Страница 1: ... Guide 17 Cycle Settings 5 Storage Vacation Tips 22 Detergents Other Additives 11 15 User Maintenance Instructions 22 Energy Saving Tips 8 Warranty Back Cover Filter Flo Pan 4 10 Hard Water 14 Limestone Deposits 12 22 Loading the Washer 4 10 Model and Serial Numbers 2 Operating Instructions 4 5 Pre treating 7 9 15 GEALCWW C nt t Problem Solver 18 22 m mm Model WWM657M WWM689M GEAppEbnces Y7H 9L7 ...
Страница 2: ...a obtener la versibn en espafiol de este manual name a GE Answer Center servicio de informacibn para el consumidor teh fono800 626 2000 FOR YOUR SAFETY If you smell gas 1 Openwindows 2 Don t touch electrical switches 3 Extinguish any open flame 4 Immediately call your gassupplier Don t turn electric switches on or off because sparks may ignite the gas FOR YOUR SAFETY Donot store or use gasoline or...
Страница 3: ...OGEN GASis produced by the chemical action within your water heater and the gas can accumulate in the water heater andlor 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 possibilityof damage or injury if you have not used hot water for two weeks or more or move into a residence in which the hot ...
Страница 4: ...clothes into wash basket being card not to overload Clothes shouki be below retaining ring See p e 10for mom load g information Position the Filter Flo pan on the agitator Lint will collect in the pan for eq 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 See page 15 for information on how to use bleach a...
Страница 5: ...ak Crc a 0 KN TS LIGHT SOIL MOFtMAl HtMw F E Extra Clean Cycle For modern fabrics with heavy or oily soil A second rinse is provided to help remove the additional detergent that is required for these soils OFF P PRESS es Permanent Press Soak CVcle 0 m KN TS and Knits Cycles a UGNTSOILg NORMAL9 HEAW 1 OFF 0 8 sT I I om AUTOESTSA RIME Ektra Claim Cycla I What Happens in Each Setting Approximate Minu...
Страница 6: ...ne washing is recommended Permanent Press Knits I P Press Setting Cycles I Baby Clothes Sturdy such as Diapers Nightgowns Shirts Pads Sheets Receiving Blankets Coveralls Hot Regular Cycles Normal or Light Soil Setting Baby Clothes Delicate Warm Permanent Press Knits I Knits Setting Cycles Blankets Wool Part Wool Cotton Warm Regular Cycles I 5 min soak then Light Soil Setting Blankets Synthetic Ele...
Страница 7: ...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 detergent Do hand knit garments by hand Fill washer add detergent allow to disso...
Страница 8: ...ut the Cycle Selector Knob to complete the items to be washed in the Filter Flo pan Do not place detergent packets cycle in the Filter Flo pan Eneqgy SavingTips If your clothes and household items don t look clean and fresh after washing you will probably re wash them and that means you ll waste energy Remember to sort your clothes carefully and load them properly select correct cycles use enough ...
Страница 9: ...t paystocheck and prepare clothes for washing Empty pockets brush out cuflk zip zippers snap snaps hoob and buttons Do any necessary mending rips hems tears Check all items for areas of heavy soil or stain Remove stains For ST REMOVALGUIDE SEE PAGE 17 Turn Poly Knits inside out to minimize fabric surface damage Soaking and Pre_treating a good way to loosen deep soils and stains A thorough soaking ...
Страница 10: ...water 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 I mnent Press clothes that you pkm m line dry or drip dry use extra care to minimize wrinkling in rhe wash process Be careful not to overload washer i rnx ment Press clothes must have ample room to move freely A Medium size Permanent Press load i...
Страница 11: ...thetics and fabric blends well Are excellent as concentrates for removing spots Completely dissolve even in cold water Perform well in soft water Disadvantages Are not availablein 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 d...
Страница 12: ...d with phosphate Good washing p maydelaylimestonedamage toclothes 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...
Страница 13: ...gent 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 Recommended amount of detergent for average soil load Water Level Setting Water Hardness Large Medium Smail VERY I I...
Страница 14: ...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 softener For information on water softeners see guide below Addthismuch water softenerwith a Ml water level Grains of hardness o lo lo 15 15 2...
Страница 15: ...nd Guards against infection by killing most bacteria and such as Clorox brand contagious disease viruses See under Bleach above WATER SOIWENER Non precipitating Follow package directions Suspends hardness minerals in solution keeping such as Calgon brand Add at start of wash cycle water clear Precipitating such as Follow package directions Combines with water hardness minerals to form precipitate ...
Страница 16: ...er 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 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 the oily spots may pick up dirt from ...
Страница 17: ...aning fluid or use spray cleaner Apply undiluted liquid detergent Old stains bleach according to Stain Removal Hint on opposite page Soften with oil lard or Vaseline then sponge with turpentine or banana oil Launder in warm water Apply undiluted liquid detergent and launder in warm water If color has changed you may be able to restore it by treating with ammonia or vinegar If any stain remains tre...
Страница 18: ...only unless package specifies adding to wash cycle Seepage 15 pilling USUally on polyester cotton blends is caused by normal wear and may look like lint Thming clothes inside out may provide some help Static electricity y 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 Ho...
Страница 19: ...ergent Check CLOTHES hem of T shirt or pillow case If they are white and center is yellow it contains body oil Restore whiteness following procedures on Grayed Clothes above Chlorine bleach may yellow some fabrics with resin ftishes Use oxygen bleach such as Clorox 2 brand Refer to Garment Manufacturer s Care Instructions Restore color using color remover such as Rit or Tlntex brands following pac...
Страница 20: ...m 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 U seLarge 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 due to use of carbonate detergen...
Страница 21: ...s Cycles Refer to Garment Manufacturer s Care Labels Garments weakened by age sun or atmosphere This is inevitable and is not caused by washer Slow process by washing on Permanent Press Knits Cycles Too large loads or too littie water Load washer only with number of items that will move freely Select correct water level HEAVILY SOILED Pretreat with liquid detergent AREAS such as collars and cuffs ...
Страница 22: ...o not use harsh or gritty cleansers The exterior Wipe off any spills of washing compounds Wipe or dust with damp cloth Try not to hit surface with sharp objects To store washer Ask service technician to remove water from drain pump and hoses to prevent freezing Do not store the washer where it will be exposed to the weather For long vacations Be sure water supply is shut off at faucets and drain a...
Страница 23: ...etheir own appliancescanhave needed parts or accessories sent directly to their home fi ee of shipping charge The GE parts systemprovides access to over 47 000 parts and all GE Genuine Renewal Partsare fidly warmnted MasterCard and Discover cards are accepted User maintenanceinstructions containedin thisbooldetcoverproce duresintendedto be performedby anyuser Other seMcing generally shouldbe refer...
Страница 24: ...sion You pay for the SERVICE GENERAL ELECTRIC HOTPOINT FACl_ORY SERVICE or shop reconditioning labor the GENERAL ELECTRIC CUSTOMER service trip to your home and CARE SERVICE service labor charges WHAT IS NOT COVERED SHViCetrips tOYourhometO Replacement of house fuses or teach you how to use the product resetting of circuit breakers Read your Use and Care material If you then have any questions Fai...
