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GE WWA8657R Use And Care Manual Download Page 7

Soak

Clothes activate in a soaking agent for a short time,
then the water spins out. Washer turns off at end of
Soak Cycle—must be reset for desired wash cycle.

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What Happens in Each Setting (Approximate Minutes)

Cycle

Regular Cycles

Selector

Heavy

Light

Soak

Settings

Soil

Cycle

Wash

15

5

Spin

Rinse

3

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time includes pauses between

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time does

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include water

times. Fill times

depending

household water pressure and your selected water level.

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Summary of Contents for WWA8657R

Page 1: ... 15 25 Storage and Vacation Tips 25 User Maintenance instructions 25 m Problem solver 21 25 More questions call GE Answer Centera 800 626 2000 mPreparation Detergents Other Additives 14 18 Hard Water 17 Loading the Washer 5 13 Pretreating 9 12 18 Sorting Clothes 5 12 Stains 19 Stain Removal Guide 2O Consumer Services 27 Appliance Registration 2 Model and Serial Numbers 2 Repair Service 2 Warranty ...

Page 2: ... minimize 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 tiediately call your gas supplier from a flammable vapors and liquids in the neighbor s phone FOUOW the gas supplier s vicinity of this or any other appliance instructions WUT TO DO YOU S LL GAS M you cannot reach your gas supplier Do not try to tight any appl...

Page 3: ...ot mix chlorine bleach with ammonia or acids such as vinegar andor rust remover Mixing can produce a toxic gas which may cause death J A Do not wash or dry articles that have been cleaned in washed in soaked in orspotted with 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 wa...

Page 4: ... lint filter 3 NOTE Turning the Cycle Selector knob to an OFF position does NOT disconnect the appliance from the Do not operate this appliance if it is damaged malfunctioning partially disassembled or has missing or broken parts including a damaged cord or plug s Never climb on or stand on the washer top Do not wash fiberglass articles in your washer Skin irritation could result from the remainin...

Page 5: ...agitator Lint will collect in the pan for easy removal when the wash is finished Do not use the Filter Flo pan as a wash basket Do not put any items to be washed in the Filter Flo pan See How to Use Bleach Dispenser section for information on the Bleach Dispenser For information on bleaches and fabric softeners see Other Laundry Products section Close the lid Washer will fill but not agitate or sp...

Page 6: ... in permanent press shirts blouses dresses and similar apparel with normal soil Knits Cycle A combination of agitation and soak provides effective polyester knits laundering An early and long spray rinse cools down fabrics before the washer reaches maximum spin speed to help prevent wrinkle setting I 11 fl c Extra Cleaning CyclH For modern fabrics with heavy or oily soil Agitation with extra deter...

Page 7: ...hat Happens in Each Setting Approximate Minutes Cycle Regular Cycles Selector Heavy Norsual Light Soak Settings Soil Cycle Wash 15 11 5 Spin 35 3X 3X Rinse 3X 3X 3X 3 42 I 28 I 20 I NOTES Total time includes pauses between each phase of the cycle Total time does not include water fill times Fill times vary depending on household water pressure and your selected water level 7 ...

Page 8: ...tting Knits Setting Down filled garments if machine washing is recommended Warm Perm Press and Knits Cycles P Press Setting Baby Clothes Sturdy such as Diapers Nightgowns Shirts Pads Sheets Receiving Blankets Coveralls Hot Regular Cycles Normal or Light Setting Baby Clothes Delicate Warm I Perm Press and Knits CVcles Knits Setting Blankets Wool Part Wool Cotton I Warm Regular Cycles 5 min soak the...

Page 9: ... n rl cbl nine bleach when needed You may prefer to LISe a mild type deterxerlt Do hand knit rnlen s by hired N bleach Fill w shcr add deter cn allow to dissol e before adding blanket Do one hlankct at a time Pretreat heavily soiled spots wi h liquid detergent N bleach on electric blanket scw a stron piece of cloth over plug to protect hlanket and washer l on darn c Do onc blanket a u time P1 etrc...

Page 10: ...up 170 ml liquid Pour measured amount of liquid bleach directly into bleach dispenser Do not overfill or allow dispenser to overflow Avoid splashing Undiluted bleach can cause fabric damage Never pour undiluted liquid bleach directly onto clothes or into the wash basket How to Use the Soak Cycle SOAK CYCLE temperature will automatically be cold For a hot or warm soak set the Wash Rinse Temp contro...

Page 11: ...ose a water temperature warm 80 F 27 C This generally means using the Warm Wash temperature setting on your washer enough to re ea ye and get rid of soil temperatures approximately 90 F l 10 F or hand com fortable If you notice that soil has accumulated after several consecutive washings use Hot Wash occasionally if safe for fabrics Try to wash less often Save articles of the same type of fabric u...

Page 12: ...r stain Remove stains See Stain Removal Guide Turn poly knits inside out to minimize fabric surface damage EXTRA CLEANING Special Modern Fabric Cycle for removable heavy and oily soils See Tips to Help You Select Settings section for instructions See Stain Removal Guide See Controls Setting Guide See The Problem Solver section Soaking and Pretreating a good way to loosen deep soils and stiins A th...

Page 13: ...around the agitator 9 Small terns like washcloths Medium Size Items 1ike towels To Add Items After Turn off the washer Carefully remove the Filter Flo pan Add any additional articles by submerging them next to the use of a n t la ndry bag the Washer Has Started NOTE When washing stockings panty hose and other easily tangled items always htindle separately To minimize tan ling we recommend the agit...

Page 14: ...d fabric blends well Are excellent as concentrates for removing spots Completely dissolve even in cold water Perform well in soft water Disadvw ges Are not available in some areas Generally do not clean well in hard water May be difficult to dissolve especially in cold water Should not be used in cold water Those containing sodium carbonate as an ingredient may cause harmful limestone deposits on ...

Page 15: ...rgent or a liquid detergent if these are available in your area s Install a home water softener This will significantly reduce limestone buildup Use a packaged non precipitating water softener such as Calgon brand with phosphate Good Washing Practices May Delay Limestone Damage to Clothes The following recommendations will temporarily delay the effects of limestone on your clothes These are genera...

Page 16: ...se of laundry m 1 Hard water 2 Large loads problems Always measure detergent w 3 Greasy or oily soils 4 Lower wash temperature in a standard measuring cup 5 Low phosphate detergent How to use detergent granular or powdered For best results add detergent to the wash basket before loading clothes If you load your clothes first add detergent next to the agitator If your detergent doesn t dissolve wel...

Page 17: ...ains per 1 An installed water softener in your home or gallon 3 8 liters and means this 2 The use of a packaged water softener O to 3 grains per gallon 3 8 liters SOFT For information on water softeners see the 4 to 10 grains HARD guide below 11 to 19 grains VERY HARD 20 grains and over EXTREMELY HARD Add This Much Water Softener with a Full Water Level Grains of hardness 0 10 10 15 15 20 20 25 25...

Page 18: ... of today s washable fabrics should not be chlorine bleached such as 1007 cotton flame retardant children s sleepwear silk wool mohair spandex leather or non fast colors Dilute bleach before using on any fabric 3 Check Manufacturers Care Labels for special instructions 1 May be used on all kinds of fabrics 2 1s most effective in hot water 1 Helps make clothes fluffy and soft 2 Reduces static elect...

Page 19: ...on 3 8 liters of cool water approximately 80 F 27 C in a sink or pan Soak stained area for S 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 you...

Page 20: ...Hint m previous page Iauncjcr Sp mgc with warm water Bleach remaining stain with m ll chjorinc bjcach irass Foliage Flowers Mijdcw Scorch Appjy umtilu cd liquid cjctcrgerlt Launder Tl cat mijdcw spots whijc tjlcy are l rcsh bcl ot c rnt ld has a chance n weaken Iabric jt cithct type stain remains bje ch according to the Stain Renlov j Hint m pl c ious ptigc laLIuLJer Se crc sc nch caurl t be remov...

Page 21: ...ucts 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 in ...

Page 22: ...use of insufficient detergent Check hem of T shirt or pillow case If they are white and center is yellow it contains body oil Restore whiteness following procedures on 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 bran...

Page 23: ...n medium loads to give clothes room to move freely Repeated washing in too hot water Wash in cold or warm water with plenty of detergent Accumulation of lime scale due to use of carbonate detergents If you must use a non phosphate detergent avoid the use of high carbonate built detergent Failure to use fabric softener Proper use will minimize wrinkling To remove wrinkles Retumble on Permanent Pres...

Page 24: ...move freely Pretreat with liquid detergent Use Extra Cleaning cycle see Tips to Help You Select Settings section Make sure cord is plugged into outlet Make sure both hot and cold faucets are turned on Make sure controls are set and Cycle Selector knob is pulled out to ON position Make sure lid is closed Washer will fill but will not spin or agitate with lid open Check house fuses or circuit breake...

Page 25: ...washing to allow moisture to evaporate Do not use harsh or gritty cleansers The Exterior Wipe off any spills of washing compounds Wipe or dust with damp cloth Try not to hit surface with sharp objects To Store Washer Ask service technician to remove water from drain pump and hoses to prevent freezing Do not store the washer where it will be exposed to the weather For Long Vacations Be sure water s...

Page 26: ...NOTES ...

Page 27: ...ice tieir own appliances can have needed parts or accessories sent direc ly to their home The GE parts system pro vides access to over 47 000 parts and all GE Crenuine Renewal Parts are fully warranted VISA Mastercard and Discover cards are accepted User maintenance instructions contained in this booNet cover proce dures intended to be performed by any user Other servicing generdy shotid be referr...

Page 28: ...ing 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 Replacement of house fuses or teach you how to use the product resetting of circuit breakers Read your Use and Care material Failure of the product if it is used If you then have any questions for other than its intended about operating the ...

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