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PROBLEM

SNAGS, HOLES,
TEARS, RIPS OR
EXCESSIVE WEAR
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HEAVILY SOILED
AREAS such as
collars and cuffs

WASHER WON’T
OPERATE

WATER
TEMPERATURE
IS INCORRECT

WATER WON’T

DRAIN

WATER LEAKS

POSSIBLE CAUSE

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Chemicals such as hair bleach, dye, permanent wave solutions, battery acids and

toilet bowl cleaners may cause fabric holes. Rinse all towels and other articles that
came in contact 

 these chemicals before putting them in wash. Do not

contaminate clothing articles with these chemicals.

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As permanent press garments age, they may show fraying at collars and cuffs. This

is normal due to weakening of fibers by the permanent press process. It is not caused
by washer. You can slow this process by washing small permanent press loads with
a large water level. Do not wash heavy items such as towels with permanent press.
Remove collar stays, when possible.

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May be caused by the use of Regular cycles for delicate articles. Use Permanent

Press cycle. Refer to garment manufacturer’s care labels.

 Garments weakened by age, sun or atmosphere. This is inevitable and is not caused

by washer.

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Too large loads, or too little water. Load washer only with number of items that will

move freely. Select correct water level.

Pretreat with liquid detergent. See Other Laundry Products section.

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Make 

sure cord is plugged into outlet.

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Make sure both hot and cold faucets are turned on.

 Make sure controls are set and Cycle Selector knob is pulled out to ON position.

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Make sure lid is closed. Washer will fill but will not spin or agitate with lid open.

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Check house fuses or circuit breakers. If another appliance is sharing the electrical

outlet. remove it. Washer should have 

 outlet.

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Make sure temperature selector controls are correctly set.

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Make sure hot and cold faucets are turned on and

regulated correctly.

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Make sure hoses are connected to correct faucets...

hot to hot, cold to cold.

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Water valve screens 

 be stopped up. Remove inlet

o

hoses 

from water valve. Clean the screens and reinstall hoses.

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Check house water heater to make sure it is delivering water at

 

 

. Make sure drain hose is not kinked.

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Top of drain outlet should be less than 8 ft. (2.4 m) above floor.

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Make sure hose connections are tight at faucets.

 Make 

sure end of drain hose is correctly inserted in and secured to drain facility.

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Summary of Contents for WA9895S

Page 1: ... 19 20 21 w Suggested Fabric and Cycle Settings 8 Care and Cleaning Agitator 24 Storage and Vacation Tips 24 User Maintenance instructions 24 Problem Solver 2O 24 More questions call GE Answer Centera 800 626 2000 Preparation Detergents and Additives 16 17 Hard Water 16 Loading the Washer 7 15 Sorting Clothes 7 14 Stains 18 Stain Removal Guide 19 Consumer Services 27 ApplianceRegistration 2 Import...

Page 2: ...mize tie risk of fire or explosion or to prevent property damage personal injury or loss of life Do not store or use gasoline or other Q Immediately ca your gas supplier from a flammable vapors and liquids in the neighbor s phone FOUOW the gas suppfier s vicinity of this or any other appfiance instructions T TO DO IF YOU SWLL GAS s If you cannot reach your gas supplier Do not try to tight any appt...

Page 3: ...jury Do not mix chlorine bleach with ammonia or acids such as vinegar andor rust remover Mxing can produce a c toxic gm which may cause death A Do not wash or dry articles that I have been cleaned in washed in soaked in or spotted with 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...

Page 4: ...ning of the lint filter NOTE Turning the Cycle Selector knob to an 0 position does NOT disconnect the appliance from the power supply 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 irritation could result...

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 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: ...sh and cold rinse and set the Cycle Selector knob at Normal on the Cottons Regular cycle for Normal Wash Speed and Fast Spin Speed COTTONS OPTIMAL Km l t REGUWR WRMPNESS OFF KNITS m PERMANENT PRESS o COOLOOW o KNITS d e8N w L LIGHT SOIL 8 OFF NORMAL HEAW 7P SPOTSCRUBBER O FF OFF cY kA O K REWASH Select Water Level SMALL Washer is less than 1 3 full of clothes MEDIUM Between 1 3 and 1 2 full LARGE ...

Page 7: ...will collect in the pan for easy removal when the wash is finished See How to Use the Filter Flo Pan section Do not use the Filter Flo pan as a wash basket Do not put any items to be washed in the Filter Flo pan See Bleach section for instructions in their uses For information on how to use bleaches and fabric softeners see Other Laundry Products section Close the lid Washer will fill but not agit...

Page 8: ...ments Odor disappears 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 recomme...

Page 9: ...g cup Add enough water to fill the cup 1 2 full Pour the diluted softener into the dispenser The fabric softener will automatically be dispensed at the proper time Do not stop the washer during the first spin This will cause the dispenser to empty too soon c Do not use the Fabric Softener Dispenser with the Soak or Prewash cycle If the dispenser gets clogged soak it in a solution of one cup 240 ml...

Page 10: ...ction How to Use cycle intended to wash small loads of lightly soiled the Mini Basket Tub clothes you need in a hurry 2 Push the Cycle Selector knob in and turn it The Mini Basket tub should be used for clockwise to the MINI QUICK DELICATES cycle satisfactory results 3 Pull the Cycle Selector knob out to start the washer ENERGY SAVING TWS If your clothes and household items don t look clean and fr...

Page 11: ...ted softener into a standard measuring cup Add enough water to fill the cup 1 2 full Pour the diluted softener into the dispenser See How to Use the Fabric Softener Dispenser 5 Replace the Filter Flo pan t intheMini 8 It serves as a lid to keep 1 Set Water Level to MINI I BASKET position i N MEO Close washer lid and EXTRA RGE RESET set controls as follows Zm URGE 0 Select desired WasMS in a m MINI...

Page 12: ...e Oil Chocolate Cream Ice Cream Milk Most Common Food Stains Odds are good that Step 2 will remove these stains Grass Foliage FIowers Aged Blood Antiperspirants Deodorants Coffee and Tea Fresh Fruit Fruit Juices Wine Food Coloring Vegetables If the stain remains after you have tried both steps or if the stain is caused by rust adhesives chewing gum etc tar or if the item is too big to be laundered...

Page 13: ...rt washer Leave Water Level control at MINI BASKET For best results don t overload the Mini Basket tub It s better to do two loads so laundry can move freely in the water What Happens During the SPOTSCRUBBER Cycle When agitation begins the When agitation stops the SPOTSCRUBBER control moves SPOTSCRUBBER control counterclockwise for about half moves the remaining distance a minute A sharp distincti...

Page 14: ...n Q Remove stains Use the SPOTSCRUBBER Cycle that is designed to remove stains and stubborn soil automatically and refer to the Stain Removal Guide when you elect to pretreat and scrub stains by hand Turn poly knits inside out to minimize fabric surface damage Soaking and Pretreating a good way to loosen deep soils and stains A thorough soaking with detergent or special soaking agent is another wa...

Page 15: ...on Wash large items blankets bed spreads mattress pads etc separately s 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 NOTE When washing stockings panty hose and Carefully remove the Filter Flo pan other easily tangled items always handle separately To minimize tangling we recommend the use of a net...

Page 16: ... Always measure detergent w first add detergent next to the agitator in a standard measuring cup HARD 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 live 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 ma...

Page 17: ...rine 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 tluffy and soft 2 Reduces static electricity 3 Use the following manufacturer s direction Too much may cause ...

Page 18: ...al product on a hidden inside seam detergent or on a sample of the material Stain Removal Hint Using Chlorine Bleach for White and Bleachable Fabrics Mix 1 4 cup 60 ml chlorine bleach with one gallon 3 8 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 ...

Page 19: ...se and launder Adhesives Rub with ice or immerse in very cold water Use dull too to Same as white and bleachable fabrics chewing gum etc carefully scrape off as much adhesive or gum as possible Sponge with a safe dry cleaning fluid rinse well then wash as usual Ink Ballpoint Fresh stains Place stain face down on an absorbent towel and Same as white and bleachable fabrics use spray cleaner or spong...

Page 20: ...undry Products section Pilling usually on polyester cotton blends is caused by normal wear and may look like lint Turning clothes inside out may provide some help 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 r...

Page 21: ...t or pillow case If they are white and center is yellow it contains body oil Restore whiteness following procedures in Grayed Clothes above c 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 mangane...

Page 22: ...s or biouses Do not wash permanent press items with regular laundry Too many clothes in washer Permanent press loads should always be smaller than regular loads no more than medium loads to give clothes room to move freely Q Incorrect wash and dry cycles Use Permanent Press Wash cycle which provides a cooldown rinse to minimize wrinkling Also use Permanent Press Dry cycle Incorrect water level Use...

Page 23: ...not caused by washer Too large loads or too little water Load washer only with 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 Q Make sure controls are set and Cycle Selector knob is pulled out to ON position Make sure lid is clo...

Page 24: ...lain 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 wa...

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Page 28: ...ing hours Should your appliance need service during warranty period or beyond call 800 GE CARES 800 432 2737 WHAT IS NOT COVERED Service trips to your home to teach 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 toll free GE Answer Cente 800 ...

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