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 PRODUCTS

Laundry
Product and 

BLEACH

Chlorine liquid
such   Clorox brand

Non-chlorine such as
Clorox 2 brand

FABRIC SOFTENERS

Rinse additive such as
Downy brand

SANITIZER

Chlorine bleach
such as Clorox brand

WATER SOFTENER
Non-precipitating
such as 

 brand

Precipitating such as
Borax brand

SOAK AGENT

Such as 

 brand

PRE-TREATING, STAIN
AND SPOT REMOVERS

Such as 

 Wash

and 

 brands

TINTS AND DYES

Powdered such as 
and 

 brands

How to Use It

Use your bleach dispenser.
See How to Use Your Bleach
Dispenser section.

If you do not have a bleach dispenser,
pour diluted bleach next to the agitator.

Follow package directions.
Put bleach into washer with detergent.

Follow package directions
for diluting softeners.

Use in case   infection
and contagious disease.
See under Bleach above

 package directions.

Add at start of wash cycle.

Follow package directions.
Add at start of wash cycle.

Follow package directions.

Follow package directions. Treat only
heavily soiled areas. Check garments’
care labels for instructions.

Follow package directions.

NOTE: 

Tinted garments may

not be colorfast. Wash separately.

Special Instructions

1) 

Dilute bleach before using on any fabric. Do not pour

undiluted 

 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, 

 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

may cause a hard, rough feeling on some clothes.

4) Do not pour directly on clothes.

Guards against infection by killing most bacteria and viruses.

Suspends hardness minerals in solution, keeping
water clear.

Combines with water hardness minerals to form precipitate
which gives cloudy or milky appearance to water.

For best results, soak garments a minimum of 30 minutes

CAUTION: 

Washer and dryer control panels and finishes may

be damaged by some laundry pre-treatment soil and stain
remover products if such products are sprayed on or have
direct contact with the washer. 

 

 pre-treatment

products away from washer. The fabric may then be washed
normally. Damage to your washer caused by pre-treatment
products is not covered by your warranty.

Clean washer to avoid discoloration of next load. Go
through complete cycle using hot water, l/2 cup ( 120 
detergent,   cup (240 ml) bleach. Wipe exterior parts.

Caution: 

Tinting may discolor plastic in washer. Subsequent

washings 

 reduce discoloration but may never eliminate 

Summary of Contents for WA8995S

Page 1: ...ings 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 Dete...

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 vapo...

Page 3: ...d 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 deat...

Page 4: ...he 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...

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: ...y 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...

Page 7: ...rf 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 loa...

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 d...

Page 9: ...ppears 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 GARMEN...

Page 10: ...spenser 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 dis...

Page 11: ...oak 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...

Page 12: ...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 Pu...

Page 13: ...d 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 E...

Page 14: ...x 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...

Page 15: ...ading 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 ha...

Page 16: ...iquid 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...

Page 17: ...iters 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 th...

Page 18: ...ning 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 t...

Page 19: ...ction 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 at...

Page 20: ...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 fini...

Page 21: ...maller 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 wrinMin...

Page 22: ...els 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...

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...

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Page 27: ...E 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...

Page 28: ...0 432 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 p...

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