GE WWA8480BAL Use And Care Manual Download Page 24

Staple sales slip or 

 check

YOUR GE AUTOMATIC CLOTHES WASHER

 Proof of original 

 date

WARRANTY

 needed to obtain service

under warranty.

I

WHAT IS COVERED

FULL ONE-YEAR WARRANTY

 one year 

from 

 of original

purchase, we 

will provide, free of

charge, parts and service labor
in your home to repair or replace
any part of 

 washer 

that fails

because of a manufacturing defect.

LIMITED ADDITIONAL
FOUR-YEAR WARRANTY

For the second through fifth year

from date of original purchase, we
will provide, free of charge,

replacement parts for 

 part of

 transmission that fails because

of a manufacturing defect. You pay
for the service trip to your home
and service labor charges. Or, if
you desire, we will provide a

completely reconditioned
transmission. 
You pay for the

shop reconditioning labor, the

 trip to your home and

service labor charges.

This warranty is extended to
the original purchaser and any
succeeding owner for products

purchased for ordinary home use
in the 48 mainland states, Hawaii

and Washington, 

 In Alaska the

warranty is the same except that it
is LIMITED because you must pay

to ship the product to the service
shop   for the 

 technician’s

travel costs to your home.

All warranty service will be
provided by our Factory Service
Centers or by our authorized
Customer 

 

 during

normal 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 

 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

 below, or call, toll free:

GE Answer Center

(

”’

800.626.2000
consumer information service

● 

Improper installation.

If you have an installation problem,

contact your dealer or installer.
You are responsible for providing
adequate electrical, plumbing and
other connecting facilities.

● 

Replacement of house fuses or

resetting of circuit breakers.

● 

Failure of the product if it is used

for other than its intended
purpose or used commercially.

● 

Damage to product caused by

accident, fire, floods or acts of
God.

WARRANTOR IS  NOT

RESPONSIBLE FOR
CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES.

Some 

states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation or exclusion

may not apply 

to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.

To know what your legal rights are in your state, consult your local or state consumer affairs office or your state’s Attorney General.

Warrantor: General Electric Company

 further help is needed concerning this warranty, write:

Manager—Consumer Affairs, GE Appliances, Louisville, KY 40225

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This book is printed on recycled paper.

Part No. 

 Rev. 

Pub No. 49-9448-2

2-93 

Printed in Louisville, 

Summary of Contents for WWA8480BAL

Page 1: ...Storage and Vacation Tips 2l User Maintenance instructions 2l Problem Solver l 7 22 More auestions call GE Answer Center 800 626 2000 u Preparation Detergents Other Additives 10 1 2 Hard Water 13 Loa...

Page 2: ...gasoHne or other Immediately CM your gas supplier from a flammable vapors and liquids in the neighbor s phone Fo ow the gas supptier s vicinity of this or any other apptiance instructions T TO DO W YO...

Page 3: ...y Do not mix chlorine bleach with x ammonia or acids such as vinegar an or g mst remover Mixing can produce a toxic gas which may cause death 4 h Do not wash or dry articles that have been cleaned in...

Page 4: ...Turning the Cycle Selector knob to an OW position does NOT disconnect the appliance from the power supply Do not tmper tith controls Do not operate this appliance if it is damaged malfunctioning parti...

Page 5: ...mfortable If you notice that soil has accumulated after several consecutive washings use Hot Wash occasionally if safe for fabrics Always rinse in cold water The temperature of the rinse does not affe...

Page 6: ...is recommended BdtTy clothes sturdy such as NornI Il HOI Dit pcrs Nightgowns Shi ts P Lds Sheets Receiving Blankets C over Ills B Ihy Clo hes t clictite Gentle W ll nl Bl ulkets W I P II t W l Cotton...

Page 7: ...me 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 d...

Page 8: ...LJ L J J It pays to check and prepare clothes for washing Empty pockets brush out cuffs zip zippers snap snaps hooks and buttons Do any necessary mending rips hems tears Check all items for areas of h...

Page 9: ...in this order Large Items like sheets Do not wrap around the agitator Small Items like washcloths Medium Size Items like towels To Add Items After the Washer Has Started Turn off the washer NOTE When...

Page 10: ...ric 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...

Page 11: ...ergent 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...

Page 12: ...produces too many suds switch to a low sudsing detergent brand and follow instructions on package Using too little detergent is a common cause of laundry problems Always measure detergent w in a stan...

Page 13: ...han 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...

Page 14: ...today s washable fabrics should not be chlorine bleached such as 100 cotton flame retardant children s sleepwear silk wool mohair spandex leather or non fast colors Dilute bleach before using on any f...

Page 15: ...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 stain...

Page 16: ...leaning fluid or use spray cleaner Apply undiluted liquid de ergent Old stains Bleach according tu the Stain Removal Hint on opposite page Soften with oil ard or petroleum jelly then sponge with turpe...

Page 17: ...our washer is so equipped See Operating Instructions Leaflet Pilling usually on polyester cotton blends is caused by normal wear and may look like lint Turning clothes inside out may provide some help...

Page 18: ...ctions Letiet Use water softener in place of soak agent or prewash detergent and allow clothes to soak for about 20 minutes Use Extra Cleaning cycle if your washer is so equipped see Operating Instruc...

Page 19: ...g or ironing temperatures exceed the temperatures used to shape set shrinkage may occur This cannot be corrected but it can be prevented by washing in cool or warm water and drying on Low or Delicate...

Page 20: ...ing 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 Lar...

Page 21: ...t may strike the outer tub creating a loud but harmless noise To correct open the lid and redistribute the load evenly about the wash basket Close the lid and restart Washer normally pauses between wa...

Page 22: ...ht coating of lubricant to prevent parts sticking together If this area appears to be dry apply a light coat of grease or Petroleum Jelly around the slotted section of the shaft before replacing the a...

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Page 24: ...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 U...

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