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Washer

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Instructions

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Operating Instructions, Tips

Bleach

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Controls Setting Guide .............................8, 9
Cycle Settings .............................................6, 7
Energy-Saving Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fabric Softener

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Pan .....................5, 10, 12, 14,26

Mini-Basket

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Tub . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Operating the

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Care and Cleaning

Agitator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .......................26

Limestone Buildup ...............................16, 26
Storage and Vacation Tips ........................26
User Maintenance instructions ................26

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Problem

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GE Answer Center” 800.626.2000

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Preparation

Detergents, Other Additives ..............15-19
Hard Water . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Loading the

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Pretreating .........................................9, 13, 19
Sorting Clothes ........................................5, 13

Stains
Stain Removal Guide ...................................2 1

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Consumer Services ...................27

Appliance Registration ..................................2

Model and Serial Numbers ..........................2
Repair Service

Warranty

Cover

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Summary of Contents for WWA8890R

Page 1: ...gitator 26 Limestone Buildup 16 26 Storage and Vacation Tips 26 User Maintenance instructions 26 m Problem Solver 22 26 More auestions call GE Answer Center 800 626 2000 Preparation Detergents Other Additives 15 19 HardWater 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 Numbers 2 ...

Page 2: ... be fo owed to mitize the risk of fm or explosion or to prevent property damage perso i ury or loss of We 11 I Do not store or use gasotie or other tiediately d your gas supplier from a flammable vapors and liquids in the neighbor s phone FOMOW the gas supptier s vichdty of M or any other appliance instructions W T TO DO YOU S LL GAS M you cannot reach your gas supplier9 Do not try to tight any ap...

Page 3: ...o minimbe the possibtiity of inju Do not mix chlorine bleach with ammonia or acids such as vinegar andor rust remover Mixing can produce a w toxic gas which may cause death 1 kedln orspottedmth h Do not wash or dry articles that have been cleaned in washed in soa combustible or explosive substances such as wax paint gasoline degreasers dry cleaning solvents kerosene etc which may ignite or explode...

Page 4: ...he lint filter NOTE Turning the Cycle Selector knob to an O position does NOT disconnect the appliance from the power supply Do not tamper tith 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 s Never climb on or stand on the washer top Do not wash fiberglass articles in your washer Skin ir...

Page 5: ...t any items to be washed in the Filter Flo pan See How to Use Bleach 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 C...

Page 6: ...arel with normal soil I Cycle J H PERM PREss KN s Permanent Press and Knits Cycles r ow 1 STMT PreWash F F HMW Extra Cleaning 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 1 I m m Permanentness A s and Knits Cycles I PreWash C...

Page 7: ...ar Extra Permanent Press and PreWash Cycle Cycles Cleaning Knits Cycles SelNtor Cycle Settings Heavy Normal Light Soak Heavy Normal Perm Knits Soil Cycle Soil Press Wash 6 Soak 2 12 17 2 Wash 15 11 6 15 10 10 3 2 Spin 3 12 3 12 3 1 3 12 3 12 2 12 2 11 4 11 Rinse 3 3 3 3 3 3 2 11 2 12 Spin 7 7 7 7 3 3 4 1 4 11 2nd Rinse 2 11 2 12 2 1 3 3 Spin 7 7 7 7 7 Total 36 32 27 me 48 44 39 11 45 39 26 21 27 W...

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

Page 9: ...or paste made of water and granular detergent Close zippers Wash 2 or 3 at a time 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 diapers in a covered pail of cold water and conditioning agent like Borateem brand You may prefer to use a mild type deter...

Page 10: ...0 ml liquid 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 Dispense...

Page 11: ...s carefully and 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 on a regular basis only when washing heavily soiled articles such as work and play clothes 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: ...usage instructions Close lid and set controls as follows Set Water Level to Variable Water level How Much Detergen Should You Use section MINI BASKET position E RA WRGE 4 Load clothes in the Mini Basket tub Select desired WasMSpin WRGE RES 5 Replace the Filter Flo pan It serves as a lid to keep the clothes in the Mini Basket tub s Speed and WasWRinse Temperature See How MEDIUM e MINl BASK to Opera...

Page 13: ...oil or stain Remove stains See Stain Removal Guide Turn poly knits inside out to minimize fabric surface damage EXTRA CLEANING Special Fabric Cycles 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 stains A tho...

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

Page 15: ...l 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 washe...

Page 16: ...e Buildup Use a powdered phosphate detergent 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 Calgon brand with phosphate Good Washing Practices May Delay Limestone Damage to Clothes The following recommendations will tempormily delay the effects of limest...

Page 17: ... Load 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 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 Mi...

Page 18: ...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 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 When using...

Page 19: ...ashable 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 fabric 3 Check Manufacturers Care Labels for special instructions 1 May be used on all kinds of fabrics 2 Is most effective in hot water 1 Helps make clothes fluffy and soft 2 Reduces static electricity 3 Use c...

Page 20: ...iters of cool water approximately 80 F 27 C in a sink or pan Soak stained area for 5 minutes and launder in washer Bleachable Fabrics 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 ...

Page 21: ...on opposite page launder Sponge 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 type stain remains bleach according to the Stain Removal Hint on opposite page launder Severe scorch cannot be removed Sponge with warm...

Page 22: ...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 wash cycle oily spots...

Page 23: ...ains 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 yellowing or yellow spots 1 Use ext...

Page 24: ... 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 c 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 Q Accumulation of lime scale due to...

Page 25: ...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 cycles Heavy setting 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 Cyc...

Page 26: ... is self cleaning Leave lid To Store Washer Ask service technician to remove open after washing to allow moisture to evaporate water from drain pump and hoses to prevent freezing Do not use harsh or gritty cleansers Do not store the washer where it will be exposed The Exterior Wipe off any spills of washing to the weather compounds Wipe or dust with damp cloth Try For Long Vacations Be sure water ...

Page 27: ...du qutified to service their own appliances 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 Genuine Renewal Parts are fully warranted VISA Mastercard and Discover cards are accepted User maintenance instictions contined in this boo et cover proce dures intended to be perfomed by any user Otier servicing generdy s...

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 teach Replacement of house fuses or 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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