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WARNING-To 

 the risk

of fire, electric shock, or injury to
persons when using your 

follow basic precautions, including the following:

● 

Use this appliance only for its intended purpose

as described in this Use and Care Book.

● 

This washer must be properly

   

   

installed and located in accordance

 

with the Installation Instructions

before it is used. If you did not receive 
Installation Instructions sheet with your
washer, you can obtain one by calling, toll
free, the 

 Answer 

 

 ground to conform with all

governing codes and ordinances. Follow
details in Installation Instructions.

—Install or store where it will not be exposed

to temperatures below freezing or exposed
to the weather.

—Connect to a properly rated, protected and sized

power supply circuit to avoid electrical overload.

—Connect to adequate plumbing and drain

facilities as described in the Installation

● 

Turn off water faucets when the washer is not in

use to relieve pressure on hoses and valves, and
to minimize leakage if a hose or valve should
break or rupture,

● 

When disconnecting this appliance

pull by the plug rather than the cord to
avoid damage to the cord or junction of
cord and plug. Make sure that 

 cord

is located so that it will not be stepped on, tripped
over or otherwise subjected to damage or stress.

● 

Do not repair or replace any part

of the 

 or attempt any

servicing unless specifically

recommended in this Use and Care Book or
in 

 user-repair instructions that you

understand and have the skills to carry 

To minimize the 

 of 

● 

Do not mix 

 bleach with

ammonia or acids such as vinegar 

rust remover. Mixing can 

 a

 .

toxic gas which may cause death.

● 

Do not wash or dry articles that

have been cleaned in, 

 in,

   soaked in, 

 with

combustible or explosive 

(such as wax, paint, gasoline, 

 

cleaning 

 kerosene, etc.) which may

ignite or explode. 

 not add these substances

to the wash water. Do not use these substances
around your washer 

 dryer during

operation.

A

 

is produced by the 

 

within your water heater 

 the gas

can accumulate in the water heater 

 water

pipes if hot water has not been used for a period
of two weeks or longer. HYDROGEN GAS
CAN BE 

 UNDER 

CIRCUMSTANCES. So to prevent the

possibility of damage or injury, if 

 have not

used hot 

 

 two weeks   more,   

into a residence in which the hot 

 system

 not have been used for some time, turn on

 hot water faucets and allow them   run 

several minutes before using 

 electrical

appliance which is connected to the hot water

system. This 

 allow any hydrogen gas to

escape. Since the gas is flammable, do not
smoke or use an open flame   appliance
during this process.

● 

Never reach into washer while it is

moving. Before loading, 
or adding clothes, push in the Cycle
Selector knob to OFF position, then

 the machine has completely stopped

before opening the 

. Close supervision is necessary if

this appliance is used by or near
children. Do not 

 children

to play inside, on, or with this
appliance or any discarded

appliance. Dispose of discarded appliances and
shipping or packing materials properly. Before
discarding a washer, or removing from service,
remove the washer lid.

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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...

Page 21: ...NOTES...

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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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