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H

OW 

to Use the Soak 

 

 models   equipped)

● 

 Turn the Cycle Selector knob to soak. Start

● 

NOTE: For an extended soak,  allow the washer

the washer. Add pre-measured detergent or soak

to fill 

 agitate 

 a few minutes to dissolve the

product; add clothes.

soaking agent. Then push in the Cycle Selector knob

to stop the washer (keep lid closed) and allow to
soak for as long as desired. After desired soak
period, 

 out the Cycle Selector knob to complete

the cycle.

H

OW 

to Use the Auto Soak Cycle 

(on 

 so equipped)

In the Auto Soak cycle the washer fills, agitates and

● 

PreWash with Auto Soak: Set the Cycle Selector

it soaks for the time you selected. It automatically

knob for soak time desired in the PreWash cycle.

advances into the next 

Start the washer. The washer will agitate, soak and
automatically advance into PreWash.

● 

Extra Cleaning with Auto Soak: Set the

Cycle Selector knob for soak time desired in
Extra Cleaning cycle. Start the washer. The washer
will agitate, soak and automatically advance into
Extra Cleaning.

H

OW 

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 

If your clothes and household items don’t look clean

● 

Always rinse in cold water. The temperature

and fresh after washing, you will probably rewash

of the rinse does not affect cleaning.

them.. and that means 

 waste energy.

Remember to sort your clothes carefully, and load

● 

Wash in off-peak utility hours. Your local utility

them properly, select correct cycles, use enough

can tell you which are the off-peak hours.

detergent and 

   water temperature warm

● 

Use your washer’s Normal Spin. This will remove

   release and 

 rid 

more water during spin, which will shorten drying

 to wash less often. Save articles of the same

cycle to save more energy.

type of fabric until you have a 

 load.

● 

If you must wash smaller loads, adjust the amount

of water. Small loads should have 

 water levels.

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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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