Страница 1: ...ener Dispensers p6 Using the Mini Basket tub p8 SPOTSCRUBBER Cycle for automatic stainremoval p10 Sortingandloading p14 Choosing Detergents p16 Questions Usethe Problem Solver p23 Your Direct Line to General Electric The GE Answer Centef 800 626 2000 UseandCareof model WWJA8354V ELECTRIC ...
Страница 2: ...soaking s l4 correspondence or service calls t concerning your washer 1 Howtoload yourwasher 15 What isthebest sizeload ofclothes l5 If you received a i damaged washer Immediately contact the dealer or builder that sold you the washer Factorstoconsiderin selectionofdetergents andsoap 16 The resultsofcontinueduse ofcarbonatedetergents 17 Savetime and money Before you request service check the Probl...
Страница 3: ...duringoperation HYDROGENGASisproduced bythechemicalactionwithinyour waterheaterandthegascan accumulateinthewaterheater and orwaterpipesifhotwaterhas notbeenusedforaperiodoftwo weeksorlonger HYDROGEN GAS CANBEEXPLOSIVEUNDER THESECIRCUMSTANCES Soto preventthepossibilityofdarnageor injury ifyouhavenotusedhot waterfortwoweeksor more or moveintoa residenceinwhichthe hotwatersystemmaynothavebeen usedfor...
Страница 4: ...thes have been loaded See pages 16through19for information on detergents and other laundry additives Position Filter Flo pan on agitator N E Do not use the Filter Flo pan as a wash basket Do not put any items to be washed in the Filter Flo pan Seepage 6 forinformation onhowtouseBleachandFabric softenerDispensers Forinlbrmation onbleachesandfabricsofteners seepage20 Close lid Washer will not fill a...
Страница 5: ...d knits loads such as shirts blouses dresses and similar wearing apparel with normal soiling An extended cool down spray rinse is provided to minimize wrinlding See pages U and B for Controls Setting Guide Soak Setting Use with most soaking aids to loosen embedded soils and stains REGULAR CYCLES LIGHT SOIL NOR MAL What happens in each setting approximate minutes Regular Synthetics NOTES Total time...
Страница 6: ...d amount of fabric softener into a standard measuring cup Add enough water to fill the cup 1 2full Pour the diluted softener into the dispenser The fabric softener will automatically be dispensed at the proper time Do not stop the washer during the first spin This will cause the dispenser to empty too soon Do not use the Fabric Softener Dispenser with the Soak Setting automatically be old If a hot...
Страница 7: ...ing on your washer temperatures approximately 90 to llO F or hand comfortable If you notice that soil has accumulated after several consecutive washings use Hot Washoccasionally if safe for fabrics 4hL Try to wash less often Save articles of the same type of fabric until you have a full load If you must wash smaller loads adjust the amount of water Small loads should havelowerwaterlevels Wash in o...
Страница 8: ...ge Never pour undiluted liquid bleach directly onto clothes or into the Mini Basket tub Ifyou prefer to use powdered bleach pour it into the Mini Basket tub along with your detergent Do not put powdered bleach into the bleach dispenser Special instructions for use of the Mini Baske M tub Do not wash clothes in the When washing stockings regular wash basket when using panty hose and other easily th...
Страница 9: ...nutes Totaltime includes pauses between each phase of the cycle Totaltime does not include water fill times Fill times vary depending on household water pressure I I Specialinstructionsfor use of the Mini BasketTM tub Do not wash clothes in the Youmust use the Mini Basket tub regular basket when using the with the MINI QUICK cycle Mini Basket tub When washing stockings panty Do not use the Fabric ...
Страница 10: ...g to be laundered in the Mini Basket tub follow the recommendations in the Stain Removal Guide on page 22 How to use the SPOTWRUBBER Cyck pical SPOIXRUBBER Cycle Wash Load 1average size tablecloth or 3 shirts or blouses or 1shirt and 1pair of slacks or 1full size bedsheet or 3 5 baby garments or 5 6 undergarments 1 Remove Filter Flo pan 2 Place Mini Basket tub on agitator Pull the agitator toward ...
Страница 11: ...ove freely in the water What happens during the SP 9i 3CRUBBER Cych SPOTSCRUBBER MtNI BAsKET ONLY When agitation begins the SP07XRUBBER control moves counterclockwise for about half a minute A sharp distinctive sound will be heard soon after agitation Pull Cycle Selector knob to start begins This is the sound if the water recirculation system cutting off to keep the concentrated detergent solution...
Страница 12: ...ss Setting k J Hot Baby Clothes Sturdy such as Diapers Nightgowns Shirts Pads Sheets Receiving Blankets Coveralls Normal Regular Cycle Spotscrubber Cycl Normal or Light Soil Setting depending on amount of soil Set at Start Baby Clothes Delicate Synthetics Cycle Spotscrubber Cycl Gentle Warm Perrn Press Setting Set at Start Blankets Wool Part Wool 5 min soak ther Normal Warm Regular Cycle Light Soi...
Страница 13: ...of water and granular detergent Close zippers Wash2 or 3 at a time or add towels to balance GARMENT MUST BE TUMBLE DRIED Youmay 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 Youmay prefer to use a mild type detergent Do hand knit...
Страница 14: ...ps hems tears Checkall itemsforareasofheavy soilor stain Remove stains Use the SP07SCRUBBER Cycle that s designed to remove stains and stubborn soil automatically see page 10 and refer to the Stain Removal chart on page 22 when you elect to pre treat and scrub stains by hand Tbm Poly Knits inside out to minimize fabric surface damage Soaking loosens deep soils and stains A thorough soaking with de...
Страница 15: ... and detergent by adjusting the water level for the size of the load See page 4 Special recommendations for washing permanent press ifyou do not have a dryer Ifyouare machine washing PermanentPressclothesthatyou plantohangor drip dry useextra careto minimizewrinklingin thewashprocess Be carefhl not to overload washer Permanent Press clothes must have ample room to move fkeely A Medium size Permane...
Страница 16: ...oncentrates for removing spots Colnpletely dissolve even in cold water Helpmakeclothesfluffyandsoft Reducestaticelectricity Performwell in softwater 16 Disadvantages Are not availablein some areas Generally do not clean well in hard water Maybe difficultto dissolve especiallyin cold water Shouldnot be used in cold water Those containingsodium carbonateas an ingredientmay causeharmfullimestonedepos...
Страница 17: ...nd with phosphate Gl od washingpractices may delaylimestone 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 1500for cottons This also improves oily soil remo...
Страница 18: ... well pre dissolve the detergent in hot water then pour directly into the wash basket To use granular or powdered detergent in the Mini Basket tub put dete ent in the bottom of Mini Basket tub before loading clothes To use liquid detergent in regular clothesbasketor Mini Baskettub followpackagedirections t d Recommended amount of detergentfor averagesoil load w High Sudsing wder Type Low Sudsing C...
Страница 19: ...rd water If you have HARD water less than 10 grains 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 softener For information on water softeners see chart below Addthis much watersoftenerwith a full waterlevel Grains of hardness o lo...
Страница 20: ...ine 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 manufacturer s hang tags 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 carefully Too much may cause staining ...
Страница 21: ...e Bleach for White and Bleachable Fabrics Mix 1 4cup 60 ml chlorine bleach with one gallon 3 8liter ofcool 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 may cause stains which are virtually invisible and which you may not notice as you put your clothes into the was...
Страница 22: ...Use dull tool to carefilly scrape ofas much adhesive or gum as possible Sponge witha safedry cleaningfluid thenlaunder Fresh stains Place stain face down on an absorbent towel and sponge with dry cleaning fluid or use spray cleaner Apply undiluted liquid detergent Old stains bleach per Stain Removal Hint on page 21 Soften with oil lard or petroleum jelly then sponge with turpentine or banana oil L...
Страница 23: ...aterlevel Toomuchbleach Usecorrectamountofbleachaccordingto packagedirections Notenoughdetergentto holdlint in suspensionduringwashcycle Increaseamountofdetergent Seepage 18 Incorrectuse offhbricsoftener If usedin washcycle softeners mayreactwithdetergentto createa whitedeposit Use sofleners in rinsecycleonlyunlesspackagespecifiesaddingto washcycle UseFabricSofkmerDispenser Seepage 6 Pillingusuall...
Страница 24: ...y need to use twice the recommended amount of detergent Use of soap in hard water Switch to a phosphate det gent or follow six steps described above Wmhing too long may result in increased soil deposition Use shorter wash times for smaller loads c Detergent dissolves too slowly Detergent must be present in the wash solution at the start of agitation Seepage 18 Torestore grayed clothes follow one o...
Страница 25: ...ectly on clothes always dilute before adding to rinse water Dilute softener before filling your Fabric Softener Dispenser See page 6 Also do not lift lid during spin This may cause improper dispensing resulting in stains To remove stains wash in Mini Basket tub using SPOZX RUBBER Cycle See page 10 Or dampen stained area and rub with undiluted liquid detergent Re wash using chlorine bleach if safe ...
Страница 26: ...ling Ibremovewrinkles 1 Retumble on Permanent Press setting 2 Rerinse and dry on Permanent Press setting 3 If unsuccessful retumble on high heat for 10 12minutes and hang I immediately 40Iron carefully 5 Send to Drycleaners for pressing 6 Some wrinkles may remain which cannot be removed SNAGS HOLES Pins on garments or sharp objects left in pockets Check to make sure all such TEARS RIPs objects are...
Страница 27: ...Load washer only with number of items that will move freely Select correct water level HEAVILYSOILED AREAS Use SP07SCRUBZ3E Cycle Seepage 10 Or pretreat with liquid such as collars and cuffs detergent and wash in ReguIar Cycle WASHER QMake sure cord is plugged into outlet WON T OPERATE M e sure both hot and cold ucets rned on Make sure controls are set and cycle selector knob is pulled outto an ON...
Страница 28: ...e a sharpdistinctive sound will be heard soon after agitation begins This is the sound of the water recirculation system cutting off to keep the concentrated detergent solution in the Mini Basket tub 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...
Страница 29: ...mulated No tools are needed simply grasp agitator with both hands and pull straight up sharply The slotted section at the top of the metal shall 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 Excess grease may ge...
Страница 30: ...help FIRST contact the people who serviced your appliance Explain why you are not pleased In most cases this will solve the problem NEXT if you are still not pleased write all the details including your phone number to Manager Consumer Relations General Electric Appliance Park Louisville Kentucky 40225 FINALLY if your problem is still not resolved write Major Appliance Consumer Action Panel 20 Nor...
Страница 31: ...pay for the SERVICE GENERAL ELECTRIC H POINT FAClORY SERVICE or shop reconditioning labor the GENERAL ELE RIC CUSlOMER service trip to your home and service labor charges CARE SERVICE WHAT IS NOT COVERED SWViCe tf ipsto yourhometO c Replacement of house fuses or teach you how to use the product resetting of circuit breakers Read your Use and Carematerial If you then have any questions Failure of t...
