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HOW TO LOAD YOUR 

This illustration, with clothes just
reaching the Clothes Retaining

Ring, shows a proper load. Clothes
have ample room to move because
they are not packed down, nor
wrapped around the agitator.

Clothes are loaded dry since wet
items are likely to pack down
which encourages overloading.
This size load requires a full
water fill.

What is the best size load of
clothes—large, medium, or
small? Save time, energy and
detergent by avoiding extra use of
the washer. Try to wash a full load
of clothes. If you can it is better to
save clothes until you have a full
load. If you must wash smaller
loads, save water, energy and
detergent by adjusting the water
level for the size of the load. See
Operating Instructions.

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Load clothes dry.

 Take a properly sorted group of

clothes and drop them loosely in
the wash basket in this order:

 Large items–like sheets. Do

not wrap around the agitator.

 

 items–like

washcloths.

 Medium size items–like

towels.

DO NOT OVERLOAD YOUR
WASHER.

● 

Try to mix 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 

 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 handle separately.

● 

Add any additional articles by submerging them next

To minimize tangling, we recommend the use of a net

to the agitator.

laundry bag.

Special Recommendations for Washing Permanent Press If You Do Not Have a Dryer

If you are machine-washing permanent press clothes

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Be careful not to overload washer. Permanent press

that you plan to line dry or drip-dry, use extra care to

clothes must have ample room to move freely. A

minimize wrinkling in the wash process:

medium size permanent press load is the largest

● 

Remove clothes promptly as soon as washer stops

that should be washed.

and hang immediately.

● 

Use more water than you would for a regular load.

Use a medium water level for a small load. Use an
extra large water level for a medium load.

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Summary of Contents for WW3440S

Page 1: ...tives 12 15 Energy Saving Tips 8 Fabric and Cvcle Settings 9 Fabric Softener Dispenser 7 Hard Water 12 Important Phone Numbers 23 Loading the Washer 6 11 Model and Serial Numbers 2 Operating Instructi...

Page 2: ...e gasoMe or other ediately CM your gas supplier fmm a flammable vapors and Uquids in the neighbor s phone FOBOW the gas supp er s vicini of this or any other appliance instructions T TO DO IF YOU S LL...

Page 3: ...r g everd minutes before using any electricrd m hich is connected to the hot water G onnect to a properly rated protected and sized J power supply circuit to avoid electrical overload 1 i onnect to ad...

Page 4: ...s can reduce dry o reduce the possibility of slipping h i l ii i ancy of fabrics Toavoid suchamsult ogarment A To rninimim the possibility of el ctric care i n s t r u c t i o n s Keep the area around...

Page 5: ...ak and a soak without detergent was used or where unusual skin sensitivity agitation followed by agitation and spin Washer to detergent is a concern must be reset for desired wash cycle Knih Cycle Sup...

Page 6: ...ected wash setting Select Water Level fill Cycle Selector knob START SMALL Washer is less than 1 3 full of clothes out to start the washer If 9 L MEDIUM Between 1 3 and 1 2 full you wish to change set...

Page 7: ...our detergent d Do not pour powdered bleach bleach dispenser into the bleach dispenser Do not overfill or allow dispenser to overflow Avoid splashing Undiluted bleach can cause fabric damage Never pou...

Page 8: ...The washer advances into the next cycle will agitate soak and automatically advance into the Supercycle ENERGY SAV G TPS If your clothes and household items don t look clean and fresh after washing y...

Page 9: ...ent 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...

Page 10: ...s hems tears Check all items for areas of heavy soil or stain Remove stains See Stain Removal Guide Turn poly knits inside out to minimize fabric surface damage EXTRA CLEANING See Tips to Help You Sel...

Page 11: ...ASHER Try to mix 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 ove...

Page 12: ...agitator common cause of laundry problems Always measure detergent in a standard measuring cup HARD WATER DO YOU W IT Before you can decide what to do about hard water you need to know if you have it...

Page 13: ...ble 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 He...

Page 14: ...llon 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 garm...

Page 15: ...uid rinse well hen wash as usual Old stains Bleach according to the Stain Removal Hint launder Apply undiluted liquid detergent and launder in warm water f color has changed you maybe able to restore...

Page 16: ...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 soft...

Page 17: ...w 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 garm...

Page 18: ...uld always be smaller 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 m...

Page 19: ...cted 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 r Make sure cord is plugged in...

Page 20: ...n and rinse If you need more help call toll free GE Answer Center 800 626 2000 consumer information service CARE Am CLEAN G USER MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS The Tub The porcelain is self cleaning Leave l...

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Page 23: ...with impaired hearing or speech who have Braille controls for a variety of access to a TDD or a conventional teletypewriter may HoLpoint appliances and a call 800 TDD GEAC 800 833 4322 to request broc...

Page 24: ...ours 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...

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