GE WWA7640S Use And Care Manual Download Page 14

STAIN 

 

Stain

Adhesives
(Chewing Gum, etc.)

Antiperspirants,
Deodorants

Blood

Chocolate, Cream,
Ice Cream and Milk

Coffee and Tea

Cosmetics: Eye Shadow,
Lipstick, Mascara, Liquid
or Pancake Makeup, Rouge,
Powder; Crayon; Grease,
Oil, Tar, Cod Liver Oil

Fresh Fruit, Fruit Juices,
Wine, Vegetables or Food
Coloring

Grass, Foliage, Flowers,
Mildew, Scorch

Ink, Ballpoint

Perspiration

Rust

White and Bleachable Fabrics

See Controls Setting Guide.

Rub with ice or immerse in very cold water. 

 dull 

 

 

 

 

 

 or 

   

 Sponge

with a safe dry cleaning fluid, * rinse well, then wash as usual.

Apply undiluted liquid detergent. Rinse. If 

 remains, bleach

according to the Stain Removal Hint; launder. If color has changed,
you may 

 able to restore it by sponging 

 

 ’*

Rinse thoroughly.

Soak in cold water, then launder in warm water. If 

 remains.

bleach according to the Stain Removal Hint; launder,

Soak in cold water. Treat stain with a safe dry 

 

 

rinse well, then wash as usual, Bleach according to the 
Removal Hint.

Without cream: Bleach according to the Stain Removal Hint;

launder. With cream: Follow guide directions for 

Treat stain with 

 dry cleaning tluid,* rinse well, then wash

as usual. Bleach according to the Stain Removal 

Soak stain in cool water. If stain remains, bleach according to
the Stain Removal Hint; launder.

Apply undiluted liquid detergent. Launder. 

 mildew spots

while they are fresh, before mold has a chance   weaken fabric. )
If either type stain remains, 

 according to the Stain 

Removal

Hint; launder. (Severe scorch cannot be removed,)

Fresh stains: Place stain face down on an absorbent towel 
use a spray cleaner or sponge with dry cleaning fluid, * rinse well.
then wash as usual. 

 stains: Bleach according to the Stain

Removal Hint; 

Apply undiluted liquid detergent and launder in warm water.
If color has 

 you may be able to restore it by 

with ammonia or 

   

 stain 

 

 with safe

dry cleaning tluid,* rinse well, then 

 as usual.

Apply rust remover,  Using 

 ’s directions. Rinse

and launder.

Other Washable Fabrics

Same as white and bleachable fabrics

Same as white and bleachable fabrics
except use non-chlorine bleach.

Sponge or soak in cool water, then
launder.

Soak in cold water. Sponge with a safe
cleaning tluid, * rinse well, then wash
as usual.

Sponge with warm water. If stain remains,
apply warm glycerine, let stand 
minutes 

 rinse well, or sponge with

a safe dry cleaning tluid, * rinse well,
then wash as usual.

Sponge with a safe dry cleaning fluid,*
rinse 

 then wash as usual.

Sponge with warm water. Bleach remaining
stain with non-chlorine bleach.

Sponge with warm water. Apply undiluted

 

 Bleach remaining stain

with 

 bleach, 

 launder.

Old mildew stains can seldom be
removed. 

 can seldom

be removed,

 as white and bleachable fabrics

except launder using non-chlorine bleach.

Launder in 

 water. Rinse well. Bleach

with non-chlorine bleach.

Same as 

 and 

 fabrics.

A

*Caution: Because 

 

 

     

   

 you

 not mix 

 

 

 

   

 such 

are in a well ventilated room when 

 

 

 cleaning

vinegar and/or 

 

 Mixing 

 produce a 

 

fluid should be 

 unless user is 

 with the 

which 

 

 

and required 

 (usually printed on 

 

 

 caution

with 

 

 

   

   

 

 care 

Under 

 circumstances should 

 

 

 

(waxes, cleaning 

 etc. ) be washed in washer.

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Summary of Contents for WWA7640S

Page 1: ...tator 19 Storage and Vacation Tips 19 User Maintenance Instructions 19 a Problem Solver l5 l9 More questions call GE Answer Centerm 800 626 2000 Preparation Detergents and Additives 11 12 HardWater 11...

Page 2: ...st be fo owed to minim the risk of fm or explosion or to prevent property damag personal injury or loss of hfe Do not stare or use gasoh or other flammable vapors and fiqtids in the cMty of t or any o...

Page 3: ...e the po ibility of i ury Do not mix c orine bleach with ammonia or acids such as vinegar andor rust remover Mixing can ptiuee a kmm toxic gas which may cause death J t A Do not wash or dry articles t...

Page 4: ...articles that may be picked up by clothing during subsequent washer use 1 A me laundry process can reduce the ffameretardancy of fabrics Toavoidsucharesult thegarment manufacturer s care instructions...

Page 5: ...nd detergent removal Provides an agitated soak and a soak without when extra detergent was used or where unusual skin agitation followed by agitation and spin Washer sensitivity to detergent is a conc...

Page 6: ...ush Cycle Selector knob in and turn clockwise to your selected wash setting Select Water Level e SMALL Washer is less than 1 3 full of clothes MEDIUM Between 1 3 and 1 2 full LARGE Between 1 2 and 2 3...

Page 7: ...into the bleach dispenser fabric damage c Measure bleach carefully See manufacturer s instructions Never pour undiluted liquid bleach directly onto clothes or into the wash basket How to Use the Auto...

Page 8: ...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 T...

Page 9: ...asten snaps hooks and 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 fab...

Page 10: ...ASHER Try to mix 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 ove...

Page 11: ...basket before loading clothes If you load your clothes first add detergent next to the agitator HARD WATER DO YOU HAVE IT Before you can decide what to do about hard water you need to know if you have...

Page 12: ...liquid 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 c re...

Page 13: ...ers 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 thes...

Page 14: ...id rinse well then wash as usual Old stains Bleach according to the Stain Removal Hint Iaundcr Apply undiluted liquid detergent and launder in warm water If color has cbangcd you may be able to restor...

Page 15: ...s 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...

Page 16: ...or pillow case H 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 Us...

Page 17: ...oads to give clothes room to move freely Incorrect wash and dry cycles Use Permanent Press Wash cycle which provides a cooldown rinse to minimize wrin ing Also use Permanent Press Dry cycle Incorrect...

Page 18: ...nts weakened by age sun or atmosphere This is inevitable and is not caused by washer Overloading or under loading washer for selected water level Load washer only with number of items that will move f...

Page 19: ...SHER PAUSES Washer normally pauses between washing steps such as between wash and spin or IN CYCLE between spin and rinse If you need more help call toll free GE Answer Center 800 626 2000 consumer in...

Page 20: ...NOTES 20...

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Page 23: ...ng or speech who have Braille c rrt r ls for a variety c f GE access to a TD1 or a ct nventiorral teletypewriter may appliances and a brochure to call 800 TDI GEA J 800 8 33 4322 to request assist in...

Page 24: ...Should your appliance need service during warranty period or beyond call 800 GE CARES 800 432 2737 I WHAT IS NOT COVERED Service tri s to vour home to teach Replacement of house fuses or resetting of...

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