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HOW TO LOAD YOUR WASHER

This illustration, with clothes just

reaching the Clothes Retaining
Ring, shows a proper load. Clothes
have ample room to move because
they are not packed down, nor
wrapped around the agitator.

Clothes are loaded dry since wet
items are likely to pack down

which encourages overloading.
This size load requires a full
water fill.

What is the best size load of
clothes—large, medium, or

small? Save time, energy and

detergent by avoiding extra use of
the washer. Try to wash a full load
of clothes. If you can it is better to
save clothes until you have a full
load. If you must wash smaller
loads, save water, energy and

detergent by adjusting the water

level for the size of the load. See
Operating Instructions.

● 

Load clothes dry.

● 

Take a properly sorted group of

clothes and drop them loosely in
the wash basket in this order:

 Large items–like sheets. Do

not wrap around the agitator.

 

 items–like

washcloths.

 Medium size items–like

towels.

DO NOT OVERLOAD YOUR
WASHER.

● 

Try to mix large and small items

in each machine load for better
washing action.

● 

Wash large items (blankets, bed

spreads, mattress pads, etc. )
separately.

● 

If machine is overloaded, you

may experience 

 or

out of balance conditions.

T

Add Items After the Washer Has Started 

(*on models   equipped)

 Turn off the washer by pushing in the Cycle

NOTE: When washing stockings, panty hose and

Selector knob.

other easily tangled items, always handle separately.

● 

 remove the 

 pan.

To minimize tangling, we recommend the use of a net

laundry bag.

● 

Add any additional articles by submerging them next

to the agitator.

. *Replace the 

 pan and restart the washer.

Special Recommendations for Washing Permanent Press   You Do Not Have a Dryer

If you are machine-washing permanent press clothes

● 

Be careful not to overload washer. Permanent press

that you 

 to line dry or drip-dry, use extra care to

clothes must have ample room to move freely. A

minimize wrinkling in the wash process:

medium size permanent press load is the largest

● 

Remove clothes promptly as soon as washer stops

that 

 be washed.

and hang 

● 

Use more water than you would for a regular load.

Use a medium water level for a 

 load. Use an

extra large water 

 for a medium load.

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Summary of Contents for WA8610S

Page 1: ...tator 2 1 Storage and Vacation Tips 21 User Maintenance Instructions 21 Problem Solver l7 2l More questions call GE Answer Centera 80 626 2000 Preparation Detergents and Additives 13 14 Hard Water 13...

Page 2: ...to rninimim the risk of fire or explosion or to prevent property damage person injury or loss of life Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any...

Page 3: ...y Do not mix chlorine bleach with ammonia or acids such as vinegar andor rust remover Mixing can produce a Mcn toxic gas which may cause deati 4 h Do not wash or dry articles that fl have been cleaned...

Page 4: ...eaning of the lint filter NOTE Turning the Cycle Selector knob to an 0 position does NOT disconnect the appliance from the power supply Do not timper tith controls Do not operate this appliance if it...

Page 5: ...nt removal when extra detergent Provides an agitated soak and a soak without was used or where unusual skin sensitivity to agitation followed by agitation and spin Washer detergent is a concern must b...

Page 6: ...liance read the IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS before operating this appliance WWA8610s F v C c eW sher Regular RMPRESS Permanent Press KNITS Kn ts 0 COo o m s 0 LIGHT SOIL HEAW NORMAL WWA5600S f ERMpR...

Page 7: ...knob in and turn clockwisetc your selected wash setting Select Water Level fill Cycle Selector knob START SMALL Washer is less than 1 3 full of clothes out to stirt the washer If MEDIUM Between 1 3 an...

Page 8: ...val when the wash is finished See How to Use the Filter Flo Pan section Do not use the Filter F1o pan as a wash basket Do not put any items to be washed in the Filter Flo pan See Bleach section for in...

Page 9: ...ears when garment is dry Treat heavily soiled areas with liquid detergent or a paste made of water and powdered detergent Close zippers Wash 2 or 3 garments at a time or add towels to balance GARMENT...

Page 10: ...ector knob to soak Start NOTE For an extended soak allow the washer the washer Add pre measured detergent or soak to fill and agitate for a few minutes to dissolve the product add clothes soaking agen...

Page 11: ...Empty pockets brush out cuffs zip zippers and fasten snaps hooks and buttons Do any necessary mending rips hems tears Check all items for areas of heavy soil or stain Remove stains See Stain Removal...

Page 12: ...load for better washing action Wash large items blankets bed spreads mattress pads etc separately If machine is overloaded you may experience oversudsing or out of balance conditions TO Add Items Aft...

Page 13: ...ng clothes If you load your clothes first add detergent next to the agitator RD WATER DO YOU MVE IT Before you can decide what to do about hard water you need to know if you have it and if so how hard...

Page 14: ...quid chlorine bleach directly into washer or on dry clothes 2 Some of today s washable fabrics should not be chlorine bleached such as silk wool spandex or non fast colors 3 Check manufacturers care l...

Page 15: ...liters of cool water approximately 80 F 27 C in a sink or pan Soak stained area for 5 minutes and launder in washer The Case of the Invisible Stain Food or cooking oils on your synthetic garments If t...

Page 16: ...leaning tluid rinse well then wash as usual Old stfiins Bleach according to the Stain Removal Hint launder Apply undiluted liquid detergent and launder in warm water f color has changed you maybe able...

Page 17: ...aundry Products section Pilling usually on polyester cotton blends is caused by norm wear md may look like lint Turning clothes inside out may provide some help c Static electricity caused by overdyin...

Page 18: ...T shirt or pillow case If they are white and center is yellow it contains body oil Restore whiteness following procedures in Grayed Clothes above Chlorine bleach may yellow some fabrics with resin fin...

Page 19: ...always be smaller than regular loads no more than medium loads to give clothes room to move freely Incorrect wash and dry cycles Use Permanent Press Wash cycle which provides a cooldown rinse to mini...

Page 20: ...e and is not caused by washer Overloading or underloading washer for selected water level Load washer only with number of items that will move freely Select correct water level Pretreat with liquid de...

Page 21: ...f cleaning Leave lid To Store Washer Ask service technician to remove open after washing to allow moisture to evaporate water from drain pump and hoses to prevent freezing Do not use harsh or gritty c...

Page 22: ...NOTES 22...

Page 23: ...g or speech who b ivc Br2iille controls for a variety of lF access to zi TDD or i conven tiorral teletypewriter rrr iy appliances and a brochure to call 800 TDD IF A 800 83 3 4322 request assist in pl...

Page 24: ...our appliance need service during warranty period or beyond call 800 GE CARES 800 432 2737 II 1 I II WHAT IS NOT COVERED Service trips to your home to teach Replacement of house fuses or you how to us...

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