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1. Try to remove stains as soon as possible.

● 

Test stain removal product on a hidden

The fresher the stain, the easier it is to remove.

inside seam or on a sample of the material.

2. Before attempting to remove any stain, take

● 

Avoid use of hot water on unknown stains.

these steps:

It can set some stains.

 Find the fabric and the finish in the chart on the

3. Follow stain removal with a thorough rinsing.

next page, and use only recommended methods.

4. Wash with recommended amount of soap

● 

Check the care label instructions that came with

or detergent.

the garment.

Stain Removal Hint—Using Chlorine Bleach for White and 

 Fabrics

Mix 1/4 cup 

 ml) chlorine 

 with one gallon (3.8 liters) of cool

water—approximately 

 

 

 a sink or pan. Soak stained area

for 5 minutes and launder in washer.

The Case of the 

 Stain

Food or cooking oils on your synthetic garments

 these stains are not completely removed in the

may cause stains which are virtually invisible and

wash, the oily spots may pick up dirt from the wash

which you may not notice as you put your clothes

water. Then they will become very visible and you

into the washer.

may think they were caused by the wash cycle itself.

Once These 

 Become Visible, How Can You Remove Them?

● 

Rub in undiluted liquid detergent and let stand 30 minutes.

 Rewash using hottest water the fabric can stand.

How Can You Prevent These 

 Stains?

● 

Increase the amount of detergent normally used.

● 

Increase water temperature where fabric 

 permit.

 Wash synthetic garments more often.

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Summary of Contents for WWA7600R

Page 1: ...stone Buildup 15 25 Storage and Vacation Tips 25 User Maintenance instructions 25 Problem Solver 2 l 25 More questions call GE Answer Center 800 626 2000 Preparation Detergents Other Additives 14 18 Hard Water 17 Loading the Washer 5 13 Pretreating 9 12 18 SortingClothes 5 12 Stains 19 Stain Removal Guide 2O Consumer Services 27 Appliance Registration 2 Model and Serial Numbers 2 Repair Service 2 ...

Page 2: ...inimize the risk of fire or explosion or to prevent property damage personal injury or loss of life Do not store or use gasoline or other tiediately mu your gas supplier from a flammable vapors and liquids in the neighbor s phone FOBOW the gas supplier s vicinity of this or any other appliance instructions W T TO DO YOU S LL GAS M you cannot reach your gas supplierj Do not try to tight any applian...

Page 3: ...o not mix chlorine bleach with a ammonia or acids such as vinegar andor L rust remover Mixing can produce a toxic gas which may cause death J h Do not wash or dry articles that 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 t...

Page 4: ... lint filter w NOTE Turning the Cycle Selector knob to an 0 position does NOT disconnect the appliance from the power supply Do not tamper Ath controls 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 tie washer top Do not wash fiberglass articles in your washer Skin irrit...

Page 5: ...he Filter Flo pan on the agitator See How to Use the Filter Flo Pan section See How to Use Bleach Dispenser section for Add measured amount of detergent See Detergents information on the Bleach Dispenser Other Additives section for information on detergents and other laundry additives For information on bleaches and fabric softeners see Other Laundry Products section Close the lid Washer will fill...

Page 6: ...and similar apparel with normal soil Pemanant Press and Knita Cvcles Knits Cycle A combination of agitation and soak provides effective polyester knits laundering An early and long spray rinse cools down fabrics before the washer reaches maximum spin speed to help prevent wrinkle setting Pamanant Press and Knita Cvcles Extra Cleaning Cycle For modern fabrics with heavy or oily soil Agitation with ...

Page 7: ... SOIL A i What Happens in Each Setting Approximate Minutes Extra Cleaning Permanent Press and Cycle Regular Cycles Cycle Knits Cycles Special Cycle Selector Heavy Normal Light Soak Perm Press Knits Quick Settings Soil Cycle cycle Wash 14 10 7 14 10 3 4 Spin 3F 3F 3Y 3 2F 2Y 2 Rinse 3F 3Y 3X 3 3 2F 2Y 2 Spin 7 7 7 7 3 4Y 4 3 2nd Rinse 3 Spin 7 Total Time 40 35 27 II 44 26 26 16 NOTES Tutal time inc...

Page 8: ...nits Cycles Down filled arments if machine washing is recommended Gentle Warm P Press Setting Baby Clothes Sturdy such as Diapers Nightgowns Shirts Pads Sheets Receiving Blankets Coveralls Normal Hot Regular Cycles Normal or Light Soil Setting depending on amount of soil Baby Clothes Delicate Gentle I Warm P Press Knits Cycles Knits Setting Blankets Wool Part Wool Cotton I 5 min soak then Warm Nor...

Page 9: ...rgent or paste made of water and granular detergent Close zippers Wash 2 or 3 at a time or add towels to balance GARMENT MUST BE 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...

Page 10: ...red amount of liquid bleach directly into bleach dispenser Do not ovetilll or allow dispenser to overflow Avoid splashing Undiluted bleach can cause fabric damage Never pour undiluted liquid bleach directly onto clothes or into the wash basket How to Use the Soak Cycle SOAK CYCLE temperature will automatically be cold For a hot or warm soak set the WasMRinse Temp m r P m ss Start the washer After ...

Page 11: ...80 F 27 C This generally means using the Warm Wash temperature setting on your washer temperatures approximately 90 F l 10 F 32 C 38 C or hand comfortable If you notice that soil has accumulated after several consecutive washings use Hot Wash occasionally if safe for fabrics Try to wash less often Save articles of the same type of fabric until you have a full load If you must wash smaller loads ad...

Page 12: ...ears Check all items for areas of heavy soil or stain Remove stains See Stain Removal Guide c Turn po y knits inside out to minimize fabric surface damage EXTRA CLEANING Special Modern Fabric Cycle for removable heavy and oily soils See Tips to Help You Select Settings section for instructions See Stain Removal Guide See Controls Setting Guide See The Problem Solver section Soaking and Pretreating...

Page 13: ... in this order Large Items like sheets Do not wrap around the agitator Small Items like washcloths Medium Size Items like towels Carefully remove the Filter Flo pan Add any additional articles by submerging them next to the agitator Replace the Fi lter Flo pan and restart the washer panty hose and other e sily tan ied items always handle separately To minimize angling we recommend the use of a net...

Page 14: ...bric blends well 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 cl...

Page 15: ...rgent or a liquid detergent if these are available in your area Install a home water softener This will significantly reduce limestone buildup c 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 on your clothes These are genera...

Page 16: ...tch to a low sudsing detergent brand and foltow instructions on package Using too little detergent is a common callse of laundry w probtems Always nleasLu c detergent in a standard measuring cLIp How to use detergent granular or powdered For best resutts add detergent to the wash basket before loading cto hes If you load your clothes first add detergent next to the agitator If your detergent doesn...

Page 17: ... wiI1 need to soften your water with either 1 An installed water softener in your home or 2 The use of a packaged water softener O to 3 grains per gallon 3 8 liters SO For information on water softeners see the 4 to 10 grains HARD guide below 11 to 19 grains VERY HARD 20 grains and over EXTREMELY HARD Add This Much Water Softener with a Full Water Level Grains of hardness o 1o 10 15 15 20 20 25 25...

Page 18: ...today s washable fabrics should not be chlorine bleached such as 100Yo cotton flame retardant 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 May be used on all kinds of fabrics 2 Is most effective in hot water 1 Helps make clothes fluffy and soft 2 Reduces static electric...

Page 19: ...ters 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 may cause stains which are virtually invisible and wash the oily spots may pick up dirt from the wash which you may not notice as you put your clothes water...

Page 20: ...ious 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 previous page launder Severe scorch cannot be removed Sponge with warm water ...

Page 21: ...ection 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 removed in wash c...

Page 22: ...use of insufficient detergent Check hem of T shirt or pillow case If they are white and center is yellow it contains body oil Restore whiteness following procedures on 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 Tintex bran...

Page 23: ... 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 plenty of detergent...

Page 24: ...le 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 freelv Select correct water level Pretreat with liquid detergent Use Extra Cleaning cycle see Tips to Help You Select Settings section Make sure cord is plugged into outlet M...

Page 25: ... 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 h...

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Page 27: ...ir own appliances can have needed parts or accessories sent direc ly to their home The GE parts system pro vides access to over 47 parts and all GE Genuine Renewal Parts are fully warr inted VISA Mastercard and Discover cards are accepted User maintenance instictions contained in this bootiet cover proce dures intended to be performed by any user Other servicing generdy shodd be referred to qudfie...

Page 28: ...working 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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