GE WA9895S, Use And Care Manual

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PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE
WASHER IS NOISY
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Make sure washer is level and firm to the floor with rubber foot pads in place and
front jam nuts tight. your Instructions.
. A sharp, distinctive sound will be heard at the end of each spin period as the motor
stops and the spin brake inside the transmission “locks in.” This sound
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 than
necessary), the spin basket may strike the outer tub, creating a loud but harmless noise.
To correct, stop the washer by pushing in the Cycle Selector knob, open the lid and
redistribute the load evenly about the wash basket. Close the lid and restart.
WASHER PAUSES
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Washer normally pauses between washing as between wash and spin or
IN CYCLE between spin and rinse.
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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 agitator
To remove the agitator,
snap the cap off and remove
— Cap
the screw. Then remove
the agitator extender (on
— Agitator
Extender
so equipped)
and the agitator.
To replace the agitator,
(on some models)
— Agitator
carefully lower it 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.
(Appearance may vary)
To remove limestone from pan
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Soak filter pan in a preheated (71°C. )
solution of half vinegar and half water for 15
minutes. Then brush each side of pan with a stiff
bristle brush while flushing with running water.
CAUTIONS:
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Do not soak in porcelain container. Vinegar
can damage porcelain.
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Do not exceed
) or filter pan
may warp.
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