GE WA8610S Use And Care Manual Download Page 2

HELP US HELP YOU...

Read this book carefully.

It is intended to help you

operate and maintain your
new washer properly.

Keep it handy for answers to

your questions.

If you don’t understand something

or need more help, write (include
your phone number)

Consumer Affairs
GE Appliances, Appliance Park
Louisville, KY 40225

Save time and money.

Before you request service . . .
check the Problem Solver
section. It lists causes of minor

operating problems that you can
correct yourself.

If you received a
damaged washer...

Immediately contact the dealer (or
builder) that sold you the washer.

To obtain a Spanish language

 

 la 

 en

version of this book, call

 de 

 manual, name a

GE Answer 

GE Answer Center”, 

 de

800.626.2000

information 

   

consumer information service.

 800.626.2000.

Write down the model
and serial numbers.

You’ll find them on a label on
the lower left side near the front.

These numbers are also on the
Consumer Product Ownership
Registration Card that came with
your washer. Before sending in
this card, please write these
numbers here:

Model Number

Serial Number

Use these numbers in any
correspondence or service
calls concerning your washer.

 For your safety the information in this 

 must   

 to 

the risk of fire or explosion or to prevent property damage, person@ 

 or loss of life.

—Do not store or 

 gasoline or other

flammable vapors and liquids in the
vicinity of this or any other appliance.

 TO DO   YOU 

 GAS

● 

Do not try to 

 any 

 Do not touch any electrical switch;

do not 

 any phone in your 

● 

Clear the room, building or area of 

occupants,

 Mediately 

 your gas supplier from a

neighbor’s phone. 

 the gas 

instructions.

.   you 

 reach your gas supplier,

 the fire department.

 and service must be performed

by a qualified 

 service agency or

the gas supplier.

All washing instruction terms in this book conform to the Care
Labeling Rule established by the Federal Trade Commission, January 1984.

If You Need Service

To obtain service, see the
Consumer Services page
in the back of this book.

We’re proud of our service and
want you to be pleased. If for some
reason you are not happy with the
service you receive, here are three
steps to follow for further help.

2

First, contact the people who

FINALLY, if your problem

serviced your appliance. Explain

is still not resolved, write:

why you are not pleased. In most

Major Appliance Consumer

cases, this will solve the problem.

Action Panel

NEXT, if you are still not pleased,

20 North 

 Drive

write all the details—including

Chicago, IL 60606

your phone number—to:

Manager, Consumer Relations
GE Appliances, Appliance Park
Louisville, KY 40225

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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