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HELP US HELP YOU...

Read this book carefully.

It 

is 

intended 

to help you

operate and maintain your
new washer properly.

Keep it handy for answers to

your questions.

Save time and money.

Before you request service . . .
check the Problem Solver
section. It lists causes of minor
operating problems that you can

correct yourself.

If you received a
damaged washer...

Write down the model
and serial numbers.

You’ll find them on a label on

the lower left side near the front.

These numbers are also on the
Consumer Product Ownership
Registration Card that came with
your washer. Before sending in
this card, please write these

If you don’t understand something

or need more help, write (include
your phone number):

Consumer Affairs

Immediately contact the dealer (or

numbers here:

GE Appliances, Appliance Park

builder) that sold you the washer.

Louisville. KY 40225

Model Number

To obtain a Spanish language

 

 la 

 en

version of this book, call

 de 

 manual, name a

GE Answer 

GE Answer 

 

 de

800.626.2000

information 

   

consumer information service.

 800.626.2000.

Serial Number

Use these numbers in any
correspondence or service
calls concerning your washer

WARNING: For your safety the information in this manual must be 

 to 

the risk of fire or explosion or to prevent property damage, personal injury or loss of life.

 not store or use gasoline or other

 

 your gas supplier from a

flammable vapors and liquids in the

neighbor’s phone. 

 the gas 

vicinity of this or any other appliance,

instructions.

—WHAT TO DO   YOU 

 GAS

● 

If you cannot reach your gas supplier,

● 

Do not try to 

 any 

 the fire department.

● 

Do not touch any electrical switch;

—Instigation and service must be performed

do not use any phone in your 

by a qualified 

 service 

 or

the gas supplier.

● 

Clear the room, building or area of 

I

occupants.

All washing instruction terms in this book conform to the Care
Labeling Rule established by the Federal Trade Commission, January 1984.

If You Need Service

To obtain service, see 

 Consumer Services page

in the back of this book.

We’re proud of our service and want you to be
pleased. If for some reason you are not happy with the
service you receive, here are three steps to follow for
further help.

FIRST, contact the people who serviced your
appliance. Explain why you are not pleased. In most
cases, this will solve the problem.

NEXT, if you are still not pleased, write all the
details—including your phone number—to:

Manager, Consumer Relations
GE Appliances, Appliance Park

Louisville, KY 40225

FINALLY, if your problem is 

 not resolved, write:

Major Appliance Consumer Action Panel
20 North 

 Drive

Chicago, IL 60606

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Summary of Contents for WWA8620SCL

Page 1: ...g Agitator 19 Storage and Vacation Tips 19 User Maintenance Instructions 19 Problem Solver l5 I g More questions call GE Answer Center 800 626 2000 Preparation Detergents and Additives 11 12 Hard Water 11 Loading the Washer 6 10 Sorting Clothes 6 9 Stains 13 Stain Removal Guide 14 Consumer Services 24 Appliance Registration 2 Important Phone Numbers 24 Model and Serial Numbers 2 Repair Service 2 W...

Page 2: ...o minimim 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 bmediately ca 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 appliance instructions WHAT TO DO YOU S LL GAS If you cannot reach your gas supplier Do not try to tight any appt...

Page 3: ...e possibility of injury Do not mix chlorine bleach with ammonia or acids such as vinegar andor rust remover Mixing can produce a k toxic gas which may cause death l hav e y hedin h Q Do not wash or dry articles that soa 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 to the wash wat...

Page 4: ...he lint filter NOTE Turning the Cycle Selector knob to an 0 position does NOT disconnect the appliance from the power supply Do not tamper with controls 4 Do not operate this appliance if it is damaged malfunctioning partially disassembled or has missing or broken parts including a damaged cord or plug o Never climb on or stand on the washer top s Do not wash fiberglass articles in your washer Ski...

Page 5: ...nt removal when extra detergent Provides an agitated soak and a soak without was used or where unusual skin sensitivity to agitation followed by agitation and spin Washer detergent is a concern must be reset for desired wash cycle Knits Cycle Extra Cleaning Cycle A shorter cycle specially designed for today s knits For modern fabrics with heavy or oily soil Agitation An early and long spray rinse ...

Page 6: ...the new position Setting can be changed at any time Sorting and Loading Sort clothes carefully by fabric type weight color See Bleach Dispenser section for instructions and amount of soil according to instructions in How in its use to Sort clothes section For information on how to use bleaches and fabric Add measured amount of detergent See Detergents softeners see Other Laundry Products section s...

Page 7: ...ances into the next cycle Cleaning cycle Start the washer The washer will agitate soak and automatically advance into Extra Cleaning ENERGY SAVING TWS If your clothes and household items don t look clean and fresh after washing you will probably rewash them and that means you ll waste energy Remember to sort your clothes carefully and load them properly select correct cycles use enough detergent a...

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 TUMBLE DRIED Pillows are made of different materials dacron foam polyester natural feather and down MANUFACTURER S CARE LABELS MUST BE FOLLOWED CAREFULLY If washing is recommended check pillows for wea...

Page 9: ...r stain Remove stains See Stain Removal Guide Turn poly knits inside out to minimize fabric surface damage EXTRA CLEANING See Tips to Help You Select Settings section for instructions See Stain Removal Guide See Fabric and Cycle Settings guide See The Problem Solver section Soaking and Pretreating a good way to loosen deep soils and stains A thorough soaking with detergent or special soaking agent...

Page 10: ...x 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 oversudsing or out of balance conditions To Add Items After the Washer Has Started Turn off the washer by pushing in the Cycle NOTE When washing stockings panty hose and Selector knob other easily tangled items always ...

Page 11: ...oading clothes If you load your clothes first add detergent next to the agitator RD WATER DO YOU VE IT Before you can decide what to do about hard If your water is SOFT you have no problem You water you need to know if you have it and if so can use soap or detergent as you prefer and forget all how hard it is about hard water If you have HARD water less than If you live in a municipal area contact...

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 care labels for special instructions 1 May be used on most fabrics Test fabric first 1 Helps make clothes tluffy and soft 2 Reduces static electricity 3 Use the following manufacturer s direction Too muc...

Page 13: ...liters 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 wash may cause stains which are virtually invisible and the oily spots may pick up dirt from the wash water which you may not notice as you put your cloth...

Page 14: ...ng fluid rinse well then wash as usual Old stains Bleach according to the Stain Removal Hint launder Apply undiluted liquid detergent and launder in warm water If color has changed you may be able to restore it by treating with ammonia or vinegar f any stain remains treat with safe dry cleaning fluid rinse well then wash as usual Apply rust remover using manufacturer s directions Rinse nd launder ...

Page 15: ...Products 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 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...

Page 16: ...em of T shirt or pillow case If 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 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 brands following package directions tin o...

Page 17: ...ller than 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 larger 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...

Page 18: ...s Q Garments weakened by age sun or atmosphere This is inevitable and is not caused by washer Over loading or under loading washer for selected water level Load washer only with number of items that will move freely Select correct water level Pretreat with liquid detergent See Other Laundry Products section Make sure cord is plugged into outlet Q Make sure both hot and cold faucets are turned on M...

Page 19: ...WASHER 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 information service CAm Am CLEAN G USER MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS The Tub The porcelain is self cleaning Leave lid To Store Washer Ask service technician to remove open after washing to allow moisture ...

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Page 23: ...ring or speech who have Braille controls for a variety of access to a TDI or a conventional teletypewriter may GE appliances and a brochure to call 800 TDD GEAC 800 833 4322 to r equest assist in planning a barrier free infi rmat ion or service kitchen for persons with limited mobility To obtain these items free of charge call 800 62 tj 2000 Semice Contracts 80 62 2224 You can have the secure feel...

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 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 Cente 800 626 ...

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