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PROBLEM

POSSIBLE CAUSE

WATER LEAKS

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Make sure hose connections are tight at faucets.

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Make sure 

 of drain hose is correctly inserted   and secured   drain facility.

WASHER IS NOISY

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Make sure washer is level and firm to 

 floor with rubber foot 

 in 

 and

front jam nuts tight. See your Installation Instructions. 

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A sharp, distinctive sound 

 be heard at the end of each spin period as the motor

stops and the spin brake inside the transmission “locks in.” This sound is normal.

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Heavily unbalanced loads can cause the washer to vibrate excessively during spin,

and may cause it to move from its original position. In extreme cases (usually occurs
when washing a single, heavy item or a small load when water level is set higher 
necessary), the 

 basket may strike the outer tub, creating a loud but 

 noise.

To correct, stop the washer by pushing in the Cycle Selector knob, open the lid and
redistribute the load 

 about the wash basket. Close the lid and restart.

WASHER PAUSES

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Washer normally pauses between washing steps... such as between wash and spin or

IN CYCLE

between spin and rinse.

If you need more 

 toll free: GE Answer Center

@

/ 800.626.2000/consumer information service

 

 

USER MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS

The 

 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 gritty cleansers.

Do not store the washer where it will be exposed

The Exterior. 

Wipe off any spills of washing

to the weather.

compounds. Wipe or dust with damp cloth. Try

For Long Vacations. 

Be sure water supply is shut off

not to hit surface with sharp objects.

at faucets and drain all water from hoses if weather
will be below freezing.

How to remove the 

 — 

For model 

To remove the agitator, 

snap the cap off and

remove the screw. Then remove the agitator

— Cap

extender (on models so equipped) and the agitator.

To replace the agitator, 

carefully lower it

Screw

Agitator
Extender

straight 

down onto the shaft so that it fits snugly

into place. Replace the agitator extender (on
models so equipped), the screw and the cap.

NOTE: 

On models with HANDWASH System the

small HANDWASH agitator cannot be removed.

(on some models)

— Agitator

— 

(Appearance may 

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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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