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CONTROLS SETTING 

Controls Setting Guide for different fabrics and loads

Wash Water
Temperature

Load

Cycle

Regular Cycles
Regular 

Cycle Setting

Cottons 

 Linens

White/Colorfast

Hot or 

Warm or Cold

Normal Setting
Normal Setting

 

 small 

Heavy for all 

 loads

 Setting

Work Clothes

Heavy soil

Hot

Hot or Warm

Regular Cycles

Regular 

 soil

Permanent Press, Treated Cottons.
Blends with Cottons

Heavy or oily soil

 or 

 soil

Hot
Warm

Permanent Press Cycles

 Press Cycles

 Soil Setting

Light Setting

Synthetics—Polyester, Nylon.
Acrylic Knits and Woven Fabrics

Sturdy
Delicate

Silks, W

OO

I

S

; Blends   

and Wool

Warm

 Press Cycles

Permanent Press Cycles

Normal Soil Setting
Light Setting

Warm

Permanent Press Cycles

Light Setting

 Setting

 

 Acetate

Warm

Permanent Press 

Down-filled garments,   machine
washing is recommended

Warm

Permanent Press Cycles

 Soil Setting

Baby Clothes—Sturdy, such as
Diapers, Nightgowns, 

 Pads,

Sheets, Receiving Blankets,
Coveralls

Hot

Regular Cycles

 or Light Soil Setting, depending

on 

 of soil

Baby Clothes—Delicate

Permanent Press Cycles

Light Setting

Blankets—Wool, Part-Wool, Cotton

Warm

Regular Cycles

Regular Cycles

Light Soil Setting

Light Soil Setting

Blankets—Synthetic, Electric

Curtains—DO NOT MACHINE
WASH FIBERGLASS

HOI or 

 Press Cycles

 Setting

Chenille Bedspreads, 

Hot or Warm

Permanent Press Cycles

light Setting

Slipcovers, Draperies, 
and 

Hot or Warm

Regular Cycles

 Setting

 or 

Denims (especially Indigo Blue
Jeans) and other fabrics that bleed

 Cycles

Normal Setting

Rubber-coated Items, 
Fabrics, Vinyl, Plastics and
Articles with Plastic Trim

Warm

Permanent Press Cycles

Light Setting

 Press Cycles

Pillows

Warm

Normal Soil or 

 Setting, depending

on amount of soil.

*Check size. Some slipcovers, draperies and bedspreads may be too large 

 automatic home-size washer

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Summary of Contents for WWA5600R

Page 1: ...age and Vacation Tips 22 User Maintenance instructions 22 Problem SOIVer l8 22 More questions call GE Answer Center 800 626 2000 Preparation Detergents Other Additives 11 15 Hard Water 14 Loading the Washer 4 10 Pretreating 7 9 15 Sorting Clothes 4 9 Stains 16 Stain Removal Guide 17 Consumer Services 23 Appliance Registration 2 Model and Serial Numbers 2 Repair Service 2 Warranty Back Cover j Mode...

Page 2: ...minimize the risk of fire or explosion or to prevent property damag personal injury or loss of life Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance W T TO DO E YOU S LL GAS Do not try to tight any appliance Do not touch any el tricd switch do not use any phone in your building Clear the room building or area of all Wcupants tiediate...

Page 3: ...ot mix chlorine bleach with x ammonia or acids such as vinegar andor g rust remover Mixing can produce a toxic gas which may cause death d t A Do not wash or dry articles that I 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 substance...

Page 4: ...Never climb on or stand on the washer top Do not wash fiberglass articles in your washer Skin irritation could result from the remaining particles that may be picked up by clothing during subsequent washer use d h s The laundry process can reduce the I flame retardancy of fabrics To avoid such a result the garment manufacturer s care instructions should be followed very carefully For washer operat...

Page 5: ...he washer and reset to the new position Setting can be changed at any time Tips to Help You Select Settings Regular Cycles Permanent Press Cycles Soak Cycle For most cottons linens and work and play clothes Longer wash m Reg OF ORMALS Cycles UG so 0 LIC TSO L 8 NORMAL For loads of synthetic and or delicate fabrics A cold water Clothes activate in a soaking agent for a short time then the water s i...

Page 6: ...ine washing is recommended Warm Permanent Press Cycles Normal Soil Setting Baby Clothes Sturdy such as Diapers Nightgowns Shifis Pads Sheets Receiving Blankets Coveralls Hot Regular Cycles Norm l or Light Soil Setting depending on umount of soil Baby Clothes Delicate Warm Permanent Press Cycles Light Setting Blankets Wool Part Wool Cotton Warm Regular Cycles Regular Cycles Light Soil Setting Light...

Page 7: ... TUMBLE DRIED You may prefer to use a mild type detergent Do baby clothes separately Pretreat spots Rinse diapers nightgowns pads and sheets after use Keep diapers in a covered pail of cold water and conditioning agent like Borateem brand You may prefer to use a mild type detergent Do hand knit garments by hand Fill washer add detergent allow to dissolve before adding blanket Do one blanket at a t...

Page 8: ... Selector knob to NORMAL in the long as desired After desired soak period pull out Regular Cycles tie Cycle Selector knob to complete the cycle If your clothes and household items don t look clean and fresh after washing you will probably rewash them and that means you ll waste energy Remember to sort your clothes carefully and load them properly select correct cycles use enough detergent and choo...

Page 9: ...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 Soaking and Pretreating a good way to loosen deep soils and stains A thorough soaking with detergent or special soaking agent is another way to remove heavy soils embedded dirt and even some stains Soaking can b...

Page 10: ...asher Has Started NOTE When washing stockings panty hose and other easily tangled items always handle separately To minimize tangling we recommend the use of a nit l undry bag the agitator Replace the Filter Flo pan and restart the washer Load clothes dry Take a properly sorted group of clothes and drop them loosely in the wash basket in this order Large Items like sheets Do not wrap around the ag...

Page 11: ...ll Are excellent as concentrates for removing spots Completely dissolve even in cold water Perform well in soft water Disadvantages Are not available in some areas Generally do not clean well in hard water May be difficult to dissolve especially in cold water Should not be used in cold water Those containing sodium carbonate as an ingredient may cause harmful limestone deposits on clothes and wash...

Page 12: ...dup Use a powdered phosphate detergent or a liquid detergent if these are available in your area Install a home water softener This will significantly reduce limestone buildup Use a packaged non precipitating water softener such as Calgon brand with phosphate Good Washing Practices May Delay Limestone Damage to Clothes The following recommendations will temporarily delay the effects of limestone o...

Page 13: ...ds 3 Greasy or oily soils 4 Lower wash temperature 5 Low phosphate detergent Using too little detergent is a common cause of laundry problems Always measure detergent in a standard measuring cup How to use detergent granular or powdered For best results add detergent to the wash basket before loading clothes If you load your clothes first add detergent next to the agitator If your detergent doesn ...

Page 14: ...ave HARD water less than 10 grains and you use phosphate detergent you also have no problem But if you have more than 10 grains you will need to soften your water with either 1 An installed water softener in your home or 2 The use of a packaged water softener For information on water softeners see the guide below Add This Much Water Softener with a Full Water Level Grains of hardness o lo 10 15 15...

Page 15: ...Some of today s washable fabrics should not be chlorine bleached such as 100 cotton flame retwdant children s sleepwear silk wool mohair spandex leather or non fast colors Dilute bleach before using on any fabric 3 Check Manufacturers Care Labels for special instructions 1 Maybe used on all kinds of fabrics 2 Is most effective in hot water 1 Helps make clothes fluffy and soft 2 Reduces static elec...

Page 16: ...llon 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 If these stains are not completely removed in the wash may cause stains which are virtually invisible and the oily spots may pick up dirt from the wash water which you may not notice as you put y...

Page 17: ...n opposite page launder Sponge with warm water Bleach remaining stain with non chlorine bleach Grass Foliage flowers Mildew Scorch Apply undiluted liquid detergent Launder Treat mildew spots while they are fresh before mold has a chance to weaken fabric If either type stain remains bleach according to the Stain Removal Hint on opposite page launder Severe scorch cannot be removed Sponge with warm ...

Page 18: ...See Other Laundry Products section Pilling usually on polyester cotton blends is caused by norrnd 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 soiIs are not ...

Page 19: ...f 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 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 Tlntex brands following package directions Iron or manganese in water may caus...

Page 20: ...ays be smaller 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 wrinkling Also use Permanent Press Dry cycle Incorrect water level Use Large Water Level for Medium Load Medium Level for Small Load Repeated washing in too hot water Wash in cold or warm water with ...

Page 21: ...he 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 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 c Make sure cord is plugged into outlet...

Page 22: ...CARE Am CLEAN G USER MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS The Tub The porcelain is self cleaning Leave lid open after washing to allow moisture to evaporate Do not use harsh or gritty cleansers The Exterior Wipe off any spills of washing compounds Wipe or dust with damp cloth Try not to hit surface with sharp objects To Store Washer Ask service technician to remove water from drain pump and hoses to prevent f...

Page 23: ...s can have needed parts or accessories sent directly to fieir home The GE parts system pro vides access to over 47 000 parts and all GE Czenuine Renewal Parts are fully warranted VISA MasterCard and Discover cards are accepted User maintenance instructions contined in this booMet cover proce dures intended to be performed by any user Other servicing genertiy shodd be referred to qufified ser vice ...

Page 24: ...orking 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 Center ...

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