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CONTROLS 

 

Controls Setting Guide for different fabrics and loads

Speed

Wash Water

Cycle

Cycle Setting

Load

Cottons and Linens

Normal/Normal

Hot or Warm
Warm or Cold

Regular Cycles
Regular Cycles

Normal or Light Soil Setting
Normal or Light Soil Setting

Work Clothes, 

Heavy soil
Average soil

Normal/Normal

Hot
Hot 

or Warm

Extra Cleaning Cycle
Regular Cycles

Set at Start
Normal Setting

Permanent Press, Treated Cottons,
Blends with Cottons

Heavy or oily soil
Average or light soil

Normal/Gentle

Hot
Warm

Extra Cleaning Cycle
P. Press & Knits Cycles

Set at Start
Perm. Press Setting

Synthetics—Polyester, Nylon,
Acrylic Knits and Woven Fabrics

Sturdy
Delicate

Normal/Gentle
Gentle/Gentle

Warm
Warm

P. Press & Knits Cycles
P. Press & Knits Cycles

Perm. Press Setting
Knits Setting

Silks, Wools; Blends of Silk
and Wool

Warm

P. Press & Knits Cycles

Knits Setting

Rayon and Acetate

Gentle/Gentle

Warm

Warm

P. Press & Knits Cycles

P. Press & Knits Cycles

Knits Setting

Down-filled garments, if machine
washing is recommended

Gentle/Gentle

Perm. Press Setting

Baby Clothes—Sturdy, such as
Diapers, Nightgowns, Shirts, Pads,
Sheets, Receiving Blankets, Coveralls

Regular Cycles

Normal or Light 

 Setting,

depending on amount of soil

Hot

Baby Clothes—Delicate

Gentle/Gentle

Warm

P. Press & Knits Cycles

Knits Setting

Blankets—Wool, Part-Wool,

Cotton

Blankets—Synthetic, Electric

5 min. soak then

5 min. soak then
Normal/Normal

Warm

Regular Cycles

Light Soil Setting

Light 

 Setting

Warm

Regular 

Curtains—DO NOT MACHINE

WASH FIBERGLASS

P. Press & Knits Cycles

Gentle/Gentle

Hot or Warm

Perm. Press Setting

Chenille Bedspreads, Robes**

Gentle/Gentle

Hot or Warm

P. Press & Knits Cycles

Perm. Press Setting

Slipcovers, Draperies, 

 & Rugs**

Normal/Normal

Hot or Warm

Regular Cycles

Normal Setting

Denims (especially Indigo Blue
Jeans) and other fabrics that bleed

Normal/Normal

Cold or Warm

Regular Cycles

Normal Setting

Rubber-coated Items, Laminated
Fabrics, Vinyl, Plastics and
Articles with Plastic Trim

Gentle/Gentle

Warm

P. Press & Knits Cycles

Perm. Press Setting

Pillows

Gentle/Gentle

Warm

P. Press & Knits Cycles

Perm. Press or Knits Setting,

depending on amount of soil

*Use Cold Rinse to save 

** 

 size, 

 

 and bedspreads 

 be too large for automatic home-size 

8

Summary of Contents for WWA8810R

Page 1: ...aning Agitator 26 Limestone Buildup 16 26 Storage and Vacation Tips 26 User Maintenance instructions 26 Problem Solver 22 26 More questions call GE Answer Center 80 626 2000 Preparation Detergents Other Additives 15 19 Hard Water 18 Loading the Washer 5 14 Pretreating 9 13 19 Sorting Clothes 5 13 Stains 2O Stain Removal Guide 2 1 Consumer Services 27 Appliance Registration 2 Model and Serial Numbe...

Page 2: ...nimize 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 Immediately call your gas supplier from a flammable vapors and liquids in the neighbor s phone Follow the gas supplier s vicinity of this or any other appliance instructions W T TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS If you cannot reach your gas supplier Do not try to fight any ...

Page 3: ...o not mix chlorine bleach with x ammonia or acids such as vinegar andor g 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 I soaked in or spotted with combustible or explosive substances such as wax paint gasoline degreasers dry cleaning solvenb kerosene etc which may ignite or explode Do not add these substances ...

Page 4: ...he lint filter 3 NOTE Turning the Cycle Selector knob to an 0 position does NOT disconnect the appliance from the power supply Do not tamper with controls Do not operate this appliance if it is damaged malfunctioning partially disassembled or has missing or broken parts including a damaged cord or plug Never climb on or stand on the washer top Do not wash fiberglass articles in your washer Skin ir...

Page 5: ... for easy removal when the wash is finished Dispenser section for information on the Bleach Dispenser See How to Use Fabric Softener Dispenser section for more information on the Fabric Softener Dispenser For information on bleaches and fabric softeners see Other Laundry Products section Close the lid Washer will fill but not agitate or spin with the lid open Setting the Controls Use the Controls ...

Page 6: ... wrinkles in permanent press shirts blouses dresses and similar apparel with normal soil Knits Cycle A combination of agitation and soak provides efiective polyester knits laundering An early and long spray rinse cools down fabrics before the washer reaches maximum spin speed to help prevent wrinkle setting akc c e xs di y es PreWash Cycle For use when clothes are excessively soiled Provides an ag...

Page 7: ...her turns off at end of Soak Cycle must be reset for desired wash cycle KNlrs Permane What Happens in Each Setting Approximate Minutes Extra Cleaning Permanent Press and Cycle Regular Cycles Cycle Knits Cycles PreWash Cycle Selector Heavy Normal I ight Soak Perm Press Knits Settings Soil Cycle Soak I 7 Wash IS 11 Is 10 6 Spin 3Y 3Y 3F 3Y y 1 4Y Rinse 3 3 3 3 3 y 2X Spin 7 7 7 7 3 4F 4y 2nd Rinse 1...

Page 8: ...hing is recommended Gentle Gentle Perm Press Setting Baby Clothes Sturdy such as Diapers Nightgowns Shirts Pads Sheets Receiving Blankets Coveralls Normal ormal Regular Cycles Normal or Light Soil Setting depending on amount of soil Hot Baby Clothes Delicate Gentle Gentle Warm P Press Knits Cycles Knits Setting Blankets Wool Part Wool Cotton Blankets Synthetic Electric 5 min soak then Normal ormal...

Page 9: ...reat spots Rinse diapers nightgowns pads and sheets after use Keep diapers in a covered pail of cold water and conditioning agent like Borateem brand Only non chlorine bleach when needed You may prefer to use a mild type detergent Do hand knit garments by hand or in Mini Basket tub See How to Use Mini Basket Tub section No bleach Fill washer add detergent and allow to dissolve before adding blanke...

Page 10: ...d MINI BASKET tub 1 4 cup 60 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 or Mini Basket tub How to Use the Fabric Softener Dispenser Position the Fabric Softener Dispenser on the F...

Page 11: ...load them properly select correct cycles use enough detergent and choose a water temperature warm enough to release and get rid of soil Use Hot Wash up to 150 F 65 C n a regular basis only when washing heavily soiled articles such as work and play clothes E RGY SAV G T S Under normal soil conditions wash in water above 80 F 27 C This generally means using the Warm Wash temperature setting on your ...

Page 12: ...on 7 Add fabric softener if desired Place the fabric softener dispenser on the Filter Flo pan Pour 1 teaspoon 5 ml of concentrated softener or 1 tablespoon 15 ml of diluted softener into a standard measuring cup Add enough water to fill the cup 1 2 full Pour the diluted softener into the dispenser See How to Use the Fabric Softener Dispenser It serves as a lid to keep the 8 Close washer lid and se...

Page 13: ...n be either a completely hems tears Check all items for areas of soil or stain Remove stains See Stain Removal Guide Turn POIY knits inside out to clothes for washing Special Modern Fabric Cycle for separate washing step or a Empty pockets brush out cuffs removable heavy and oily soils preliminary step to a complete wash zip zippers snap snaps hooks See Tips to Help You Select cycle For detailed i...

Page 14: ...ms like washcloths To Add Items After the Washer Has Stirted Turn off the washer NOTE When washing stockings panty hose and Carefully remove the Filter flo pan other easily tangled items always handle separately To minimize tangling we recommend the use of a net c Add any additional articles by submerging laundry bag them next to the agitator Replace the Filter Flo pan and restart the washer Speci...

Page 15: ...ll 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 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 clothes and wash...

Page 16: ...ncreased service calls because of limestone deposits reduce limestone buildup in the pump recirculation water hoses filters and Use a packaged non precipitating water softener other washer parts such as Calgon brand with phosphate Reduced useful life of washer Good Washing Practices May Delay Limestone The following recommendations will temporarily delay the effects of limestone on your clothes Th...

Page 17: ...t 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 well predissolve the detergent in hot water then pour directly into the wash basket To use granular or powdered detergent in the Mini Basket tub put detergent in the bottom of Mini Basket tub before load...

Page 18: ...so 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 2 The use of a packaged water softener O to 3 grains per gallon 3 8 liters SO 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 Ful...

Page 19: ...shable fabrics should not be chlorine bleacbed such as IOOYO 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 s most effective in hot water 1 Helps make clothes fluffy and soft 2 Reduces static electricity 3 Use c...

Page 20: ... with one gallon 3 8 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 ...

Page 21: ... on opposite page launder SQonge with warm water Bleach remaining stain with non chlorine bleach Grass Foliage Flowers Mildew Scorch Apply undiluted liquid detergent Launder Treat mildew spots while they are fresh before mold has a chance to weaken fabric If either tyQe stain remains bleach according to the Stain Removal Hinl on opposite page launder Severe scorch cannot be removed Sponge with war...

Page 22: ...See Other Laundry 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 ...

Page 23: ...ite 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 Iron or manganese in water may cause overall yel...

Page 24: ...m 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 Extra Large 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 detergent Accumulation of lime scale...

Page 25: ...here This is inevitable and is not caused by washer Too large loads or too little water Load washer only with number of items that will move freely Select correct water level 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...

Page 26: ...r Ask service technician to remove water washing to allow moisture to evaporate Do not use from drain pump and hoses to prevent freezing harsh or gritty cleansers Do not store the washer where it will be exposed The Exterior to the weather Wipe off any spills of washing compounds Wipe For Long Vacations or dust with damp cloth Try not to hit surface with Be sure water supply is shut off at faucets...

Page 27: ...ppliances can have needed parts or accessories sent directly to their home The GE parts system pro vides access to over 47 000 parts and all GE Cenuine Renewal Parts are fully warranted VISA Mastercard and Discover cards are accepted User maintenance instictions contained in tiis boo et cover proce dures intended to be performed by any wer Other servicing gener y shodd be referred to qutified ser ...

Page 28: ...vicers during normal working hours Should your appliance need service during warranty period or beyond call 800 GE CARES 800 432 2737 L Replacement of house fuses or 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 o...

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