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HELP US HELP YOU...

Read this book carefully.

Save time and money.

It is intended to help you

Before you request service . . .

operate and maintain your

check the Problem Solver

new washer properly.

section. It lists causes of minor

Keep it handy for answers to

operating problems that you can

your questions.

correct yourself.

If you don’t understand something
or need more help, write (include

If you received a

your phone number):

damaged washer...

Consumer Affairs

Immediately contact the dealer (or

GE Appliances, Appliance Park

builder) that sold you the washer.

Louisville, KY 40225

To obtain a Spanish language

 

   

 en

version of this book, 

 de 

 manual, name a

GE Answer 

GE Answer 

 

 de

800.626.2000

 

   

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 

 

 information in this manual must   

 to 

the risk of fire or explosion or to prevent property damage, personal injury or loss of 

 not store or use gasoline or other

 

 

 your gas supplier from a

flammable vapors and liquids in the

neighbor’s phone. 

 

 gas 

 of this or any other appliance.

instructions.

 TON   YOU 

 GAS

● 

 you cannot reach your gas 

● 

 

 

 to 

 

 

 

 

 department.

● 

 not 

 any 

 

—Insolation and 

 must be performed

do not use any phone in your 

by a qualified 

 

 agency or

the gas supplier.

● 

Clear 

 room, building or area of all

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

 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 

 the details—including

Chicago, IL 60606

your phone number—to:

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

Summary of Contents for WA8695S

Page 1: ...tings 9 Care and Cleaning Agitator 23 Storage and Vacation Tips 23 User Maintenance instructions 23 GE Appliances Problem Solver l9 23 More questions call GE Answer Center 800 626 2000 Preparation Detergents and Additives 15 16 HardWater 15 Loading the Washer 8 14 Sorting Clothes 8 13 Stains 17 Stain Removal Guide 18 Consumer Services 27 Appliance Registration 2 Important Phone Numbers 27 Model an...

Page 2: ... fo owed to minimim the risk of fire or explosion or to prevent property damage personal injury or loss of We W not store or use gasoline or other Q mediately CM your gas supplier from a flammable vapors and liquids in the neighbor s phone FOEOW the gas suppMer s ticinity of this or any other appliance instructions T TON YOU S LL GAS E you cannot reach your gas supplier W not try to tight any appt...

Page 3: ...nd have the s b to carry out To minimize the possibility of i ury Do not mix chlorine bleach with ammonia or acids such as vinegar an or rust remover Mixing can produce a toxic gas which may cause death f t g h s combustible or explosive substances such as wax paint gasoline degreasers dry cleaning solvents kerosene etc which may ignite or explode Do not add these substances to the wash water Do n...

Page 4: ...the lint filter NOTE Turning the Cycle Selector knob to an O position does NOT disconnect the appliance from the power supply Do not timper tith controls Do not operate this appliance if it is damaged malfunctioning partially disassembled or has missing or broken parts including a damaged cord or plug Never climb on or stand on the washer top Do not wash fiberglass articles in your washer Skin irr...

Page 5: ...ent 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 be reset for desired wash cycle Knits Cycle Extra Cleaning Cycle A shorter cycle specially designed for today s knits For modern fabrics with heavy or oily soil Agitation An early and long spray rinse...

Page 6: ...ry to persons when using your appliance read the IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS before operating this appliance WWA8995S WWA8955S 3 Regular 0 10 U Im sc PERMPRESS KNKS Permanent Press E RA URGE RESET m URGE I s MEDS e HAND llGHTSOIL WASH SMALL 0 8 Kn fi b u o c w OFF Del catas 0 NORMAL HEAW Load S ze Extra Clean ng 9 A O l K WWA8935S 6 ...

Page 7: ...mrf rtubl Select Water Level SMALL Washer is less than 1 3 full of clothes Q MEDIUM Between 1 3 and 1 2 full LARGE Between 1 2 and 2 3 full EXTRA LARGE Over 2 3 full o HANDWASH Not used for regular loads See How to Use the Handwash System o Pressing pad will provide a second deep rinse with Regular Permanent Press Knits and Extra Cleaning settings Pressing the pad Extra Rinse Off will cancel the s...

Page 8: ... basket being careful not to overload See How to Load Your Washer section Cycle Times Total Cycle Times Approximate Minutes NOTES Total time includes pauses between each phase of the cycle Total time does not include water fill times Fill times vary depending on household water pressure and your selected water level Perm Press Knits Delicates Pre Wash Extra Cleaning and Cotton Regular WWA8995S 20 ...

Page 9: ...appears 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 MUST BE TUMBLE DRIED Pillows are made of different materials dacron foam polyester natural feather and down MANUFACTURER S CARE LABELS MUST BE FOLLOWED CAREFULLY If washing is recommended check pil...

Page 10: ...ispenser Do not overfill or allow dispenser to overflow Avoid splashing Undiluted bleach can cause fabric damage not pour powdered bleach Never pour undiluted liquid bleach directly into the bleach dispenser onto clothes or into the wash basket HOW to Use the Fabric Softener Dispenser on models so equipped Position the Fabric Softener Do not stop the washer during the first spin Dispenser on the a...

Page 11: ...soak and automatically advance into Extra Cleaning HOW to Use the Quick Wash Cycle on models so equipped The QUICK WASH cycle is a short cycle intended 1 Push the Cycle Selector knob in and turn it to wash small loads of lightly soiled clothes you clockwise to the QUICK WASH cycle need in a hurry 2 Pull the Cycle Selector knob out to start the washer ENERGY SAVING T S If your clothes and household...

Page 12: ...e lid and set controls as follows Set Water Level to HANDWASH position Select desired WashlSpin speed and WasWRinse temperature or your Fabric Care Selection according to the fabrics you are washing Push the Cycle Selector knob in and turn to the desired setting Pull out Cycle Selector knob to start washer When washing stockings panty hose and other easily tangled items always handle separately To...

Page 13: ...nd buttons Do any necessary mending rips hems tears Check all items for areas of heavy soil or stain Remove stains See Stain Removal Guide Turn poly knits inside out to minimize fabric surface damage EXTM CLEANING See Tips to Help You Select Settings section for instructions See Stain Removal Guide See Fabric and Cycle Settings guide See The Problem Solver section Soaking and Pretreating a good wa...

Page 14: ...ix 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 oversudsing or out of balance conditions To Add Items After the Washer Has Started Turn off the washer by pushing in the Cycle NOTE When washing stockings panty hose and Selector knob other easily tangled items always...

Page 15: ...oading clothes If you load your clothes first add detergent next to the agitator RD WATER DO YOU VE IT Before you can decide what to do about hard water you need to know if you have it and if so how hard it is If you 1 ive in a municipal area contact your water company If you live in a rural area or in some suburban areas contact your county agent The answer will be you have so many grains per gal...

Page 16: ...liquid 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 labels for special instructions 1 May be used on most fabrics Test fabric first 1 Helps make clothes fluffy and soft 2 Reduces static electricity 3 Use the following manufacturer s direction Too much...

Page 17: ...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 these stains are not completely removed in the wash may cause stains which are virtually invisible and the oily spots may pick up dirt from the wash water which you may not notice as you put your cloth...

Page 18: ...aning fluid rinse well then wash as usual Old stains Bleach according to the Stain Removal Hint launder Apply undiluted liquid detergent and launder in warm water If color has changed you may be able to restore it by treating with ammonia or vinegar If any stain remains treat with safe dry cleaning fluid rinse well then wash as usual Apply rust remover using Manufacturers directions Rinse and laun...

Page 19: ...ection Pilling usually on polyester cotton blends is caused by normal wear and may look like lint Turning clothes inside out may provide some help c Static electricity caused by overdying will cause attraction Use fabric softener in rinse cycle These are sometimes called Invisible Stains because you may not notice them before washing clothes However if oily soils are not completely removed in wash...

Page 20: ...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 finishes Use oxygen bleach such as Clorox 2 brand Refer to garment manufacturer s care instructions Restore color using color remover such as Rit or Tintex brands following package directions Iron or man...

Page 21: ...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 minimize wrinMing Also use Permanent Press Dry cycle Incorrect water level Use larger water level for medium load medium level for small load Repeated washing in too hot water Wash in cold or warm water with plenty ...

Page 22: ...bels Garments weakened by age sun or atmosphere This is inevitable and is not caused by washer Q Over loading or under loading washer for selected water level Load washer only witi number of items that will move freely Select correct water level Pretreat with liquid detergent See Other Laundry Products section Make sure cord is plugged into outlet Make sure both hot and cold faucets are turned on ...

Page 23: ... spin or IN CYCLE between spin and rinse If you need more help call toll free GE Answer Center 800 626 2000 consumer information service CA Am CLEAN G USER MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS The b The porcelain is self 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 g...

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Page 27: ...GE appliances and a brochure to assist in planning a barrier free kitchen for persons with limited mobility To obtain these items free of charge call 800 626 2000 Special Needs Consumers with impaired hearing or speech who have access to a TDD or a conventional teletypewriter may call 800 TDD GEA l 800 833 4 322 to request information Jr service Sewice Contracts 80M2 2224 You can have the secure f...

Page 28: ...00 432 2737 shop reconditioning labor the service trip to your home and service labor charges I WHAT IS NOT COVERED Sewice trips to your home to teach Replacement of house fuses or you how to use the product Read your Use and Care material If you then have any questions about operating the product please contact your dealer or our Consumer Affairs office at the address below or call toil free GE A...

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