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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 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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