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Page 1: ...rols Setting Guide 6 7 Storage Vacation Tips 26 Cycle Settings 5 User Maintenance Instructions 26 Detergents Other Additives 13 17 Warranty Back Cover Energy Saving Tips 8 Fabric Softener Dispenser 9 Filter Flo Pan 4 9 26 Hard Water 16 Limestone Deposits 14 26 Loading 4 12 Mini Basket Tub 10 Model and Serial Numbers 2 Operating the Washer 4 5 GEAmwver CWm Pre Treating 7 11 17 m mmo Models WWM876M ...

Page 2: ...ion en espaiiol de este manual name a GE Answer Center servicio de information para el consumidor telefono 800 626 2000 FOR YOUR SAFETY If you smell gas 1 Open windows 2 Don t touch electrical switches 3 Extinguish any open flame 4 Immediately call your gas supplier Don t turn electric switches on or off because sparks may ignite the gas FORYOURSAFETY Do not store or use gasolineorother flammablev...

Page 3: ...by the chemical action within your water heater and the gas can accumulate in the water heater and or water pipes if hot water has not been used for a period of two weeks or longer HYDROGEN GAS CANBE EXPLOSIVE UNDER THESE CIRCUMSTANCES So to prevent the possibility of damage or injury if you have not used hot water for two weeks or more or move into a residence in which the hot water system may no...

Page 4: ...ter Flo pan on the agitator Lint will collect in the pan for easy removal when the wash is finished NOTE Do not use the Filter Flo pan as a wash basket Do not put any items to be washed in the Filter Flo pan c See pages 8 and 9 for information on how to use Bleach and Fabric Softener Dispensers For information on bleaches and fabric softeners see page 17 Close the lid Washer will fill but not agit...

Page 5: ...le i 0 J v AUTO EXTSA RINSE WJSMAL I I Soak Cycle A combination of agitation and soak for more effective polyester knits laundering Plus an extended cool down spray rinse is provided to minimize the setting of wrinkles I Extra C cl Use with most soaking aids to loosen embedded soils and stains Pre Wmh Cycle Pernsane and Knits ljv 4 OFr AUTO ExTR4 RINS o 08wAL For small lightly soiled loads you nee...

Page 6: ...s recommended Gentle Gentle Warm Permanent Press and Knits Cycles Set at P Press Setting e Regular Cycles Baby Clothes Sturdy such as Diapers Nightgowns Shirts Pads Sheets Receiving Blankets Coveralls Normal Normal Hot Normal or Light Soil Setting depending on amount of soil Baby Clothes Delicate Gentle Gentle Warm Permanent Press and Knits Cycles Set at Knits Setting Blankets Wool Part Wool Cotto...

Page 7: ...thes separately Pretreat spots Rinse diapers nightgowns pads and sheets after use Keep diapers in a covered pail of cold water and conditioning agent like Borateern brand Youmay prefer to use a mild type detergent Do hand knit garments by hand or in Mini Basket tub see page 10 Fill washer add detergent and allow to dissolve before adding blanket Do one blanket at a time Pretreat heavily soiled spo...

Page 8: ...must wash smaller loads adjust the amount of water Small loads should have lower water levels Wash in off peak utility hours Your local utility can tell you which are the off peak hours Use Normal Spin Speed to remove more water and help lessen drying time The dryer will remove any wrinkles caused by the Normal Spin Use your Mini BasketT tub for very small loads It uses less water than the small w...

Page 9: ...h to HUI WARM Be sure Extra Rinse control is turned OFF If a hot soak is desired set the WASH RINSE TEMPERATURE switch to HCYT WARM and turn the Cycle Selector Knob to NORMAL in the Regular Cycle Start the washer After washer fills and begins to agitate push in the Cycle Selector Knob and turn to SOAK CYCLE Pull out the Cycle Selector Knob to complete the cycle For an extended soak allow the washe...

Page 10: ...nd pour recommended amount of liquid bleach 1 4 cup 60 ml directly into the bleach dispenser See page 8 for dispenser instructions Special instructions for use of the Mini Baske tub The Mini Basket tub can be used When washing stockings panty with any cycle except the SOAK hose and other easily tangled cycle items always handle separately Do not wash clothes in the reguku To minimize tangling the ...

Page 11: ...s and buttons Do any necessary mending rips hems tears Check all items for areas of heavy soil or stain Remove stains For STAIN REMOVAL GUIDE SEE PAGE 19 Turn Poly Knits inside out to minimize fabric surface damage EXTRA CLEANING Special Modern Fabric Cycles for removable heavy and oily soils See page 5 for instructions See page 19 Stain Removal Guide See page 6 Controls Setting GuicieY See page 2...

Page 12: ...level for the size of the load See page 4 Special recommendations for washing permanent press if you do not have a dryer If you are machine washing Permanent Press clothes that you plan to line dry or drip dry use extra care to minimize wrinkling in the wash process Be careful not to overload washer Permanent Press clothes must have ample room to move freely A Medium size Permanent Press load is t...

Page 13: ...nthetics and fabric blends well Are excellent as concentrates for removing spots Completely dissolve even in cold water Perform well in soft water 13 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 limest...

Page 14: ...od washing practices may delay limestone damage to clothes The following recommendations will temporarily delay the effects of limestone on your clothes These are generally good washing practices and will give better soil removal whether or not you have hard water or use carbonate detergent Use hotter wash water for example up to 150 F for cottons This also improves oily soil removal If you wash i...

Page 15: ...sh 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 R ecommended amount of detergent for average soil load Water Level Setting Water Extra Mini Hardness Large Large Medium Small Basket VERY HARD 2 cups 1 cups 1 cups 1 cups cup High Su...

Page 16: ... If you have HARD water less than 10grains and you use phosphate detergent you also 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 sofiener For information on water softeners see guide below Add this much water softener with a full water level IGrainsof hardness I o 1o I ...

Page 17: ... washable 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 Maybe 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 ...

Page 18: ...orine bleach with one gallon 3 8 liter of cool water approximately 80 F 2 7 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 may cause stains which are virtually invisible and which you may not notice as you put your clothes into the washer If these stains are not completely removed in the wash ...

Page 19: ...aunder Sponge with warm water Bleach remaining stain with non chlorine bleach Fresh Fruit Fruit Juices Wine Vegetables or Food Coloring 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 Stain Removal Hint on opposite page launder Severe scorc...

Page 20: ... of bleach according to package directions Not enough detergent to hold lint in suspension during wash cycle Increase amount of detergent See page 15 Incorrect use of fabric softener If us in wash cycle softeners may react with detergent to create a white deposit Use softeners in rinse cycle only unless package specifies adding to wash cycle Use Fabric Sofkner Dispenser Seepage 9 Pilling usuall y ...

Page 21: ...t of detergent Use of soap in hard water Switch to a phosphate detergent or follow six steps described above Washing too long may result in increased soil deposition Use shorter wash times for smaller loads Detergent dissolves too slowly Detergent must be present in the wash solution at the start of agitation See page 15 To restore grayed clothes follow one of these procedures 1 Put clothes in was...

Page 22: ...ays dilute before adding to rinse water Dilute softener before filling your Fabric Softener Dispenser See page 9 Also do not lift lid during spin This may cause improper dispensing resulting in stains To remove stains darnpen stained area and rub with undiluted liquid detergent Re wash using chlorine bleach if safe for fabric SHRINKAGE Some fabrics will shrink whether washed in a washer or by hand...

Page 23: ... To remove wrinkles Retumble on Permanent Press setting Rerinse and dry on Permanent Press setting If unsuccessful retumble on high heat for 10 12minutes and hang immediately Iron carefully Send to dry cleaners for pressing Some wrinkles may remain which cannot be removed SNAGS HOLES pins on ga ents or shaq objects left in pockets Check to make sure all such objects TEARS RIPS OR are removed Also ...

Page 24: ...Too large loads or too little water Load washer only with number of items that will move ikeely Seiect correct water level HEAVILY SOILED Pretreat with liquid detergent Use Extra Cleaning cycles seepage 5 AREAS such as colkirs and cuffs WASHER WON T Make sure cord is plugged into outlet OPERATE Make sure both hot and cold faucets are turned on c Make sure controls are set and cycle selector knob i...

Page 25: ...iod as the motor stops and the spin brake inside the transmission locks in This sound is normal Heavily unbalanced loads can cause the washer to vibrate excessively during spin and may cause it to move from its original position In extreme cases usually occurs when washing a single heavy item or a small load when water level is set higher than necessary the spin basket may strike the outer tub cre...

Page 26: ...hat may have accumulated No tools are needed simply grasp agitator with both hands and pull straight up sharply The slotted section at the top of the metal shaft has a light coating of lubricant to prevent parts sticking together If this area appears to be dry apply a light coat of grease or petroleum jelly around the slotted section of the shaft before replacing the agitator Do not overgrease Whe...

Page 27: ...a E contmct while your war ranty is still in effect ancl you ll receive a substantial discount With a multiple yex contract you re assured of hture service at today s prices Telecommunication Device for the Deaf PartsandAccessories 800 626 2002 Individuals quaMed to service their own appliances can have needed parts or accessories sent directly to their home free of shipping charge The GE parts sy...

Page 28: ...low Pages of your telephone directory for GENERAL ELE XRIC COMPANY GENERAL ELECTRIC FA RY SERVICE GENERAL ELEC TRIC H XPOINT FACTORY SERVICE or GENERAL ELECTRIC CUSTOMER CARE SERVICE WHAT IS NUT COVERED c 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 Consume...

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