GE WWA7640S Use And Care Manual Download Page 18

 PROBLEM 

(continued)

PROBLEM

SNAGS, 

HOLES,

 RIPS OR

EXCESSIVE WEAR
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HEAVILY SOILED
AREAS such as

 and 

WASHER WON’T

WATER

IS 

 WON’T

POSSIBLE CAUSE

● 

 such as hair 

 dye, permanent wave solutions, battery acids and

toilet bowl cleaners may cause fabric holes. Rinse   towels and other articles that
came in contact with these chemicals before putting them in wash. Do not
contaminate clothing articles with 

 

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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 

 as towels with permanent press.

Remove collar stays, when 

 May be 

 by the use of Regular Cycles for delicate articles. Use Permanent

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

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

by washer.

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Overloading or under loading 

 for selected water level. Load 

 only with

number of items that will move 

 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.

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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 separate 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 may be stopped up. Remove inlet

o

hoses from water valve. Clean the screens and reinstall hoses.

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

 

● 

Make sure drain hose is not kinked.

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

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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