Страница 1: ...uicle 6 7 Storage Vacation Tips 26 Cycle Settings LTserMaintenance Instructions 26 Detergents Other Additives 13 1 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 BasketT Tub 10 Model and Serial Numbers 2 Operating the Washer GEAnswer CenteP Pre Treating 7 ll i 80i162 2f10 7 Models WWB836M WW 858M G...
Страница 2: ...de informacidn para el consumidor telefono 800 626 2000 FOR YOUR SAFETY If you smell gas 1 Openwindows 2 Don t touch electrical switches 3 Extinguish any openflame 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 other flammablevaporsand liquids in the vicinity of this or anyother appliance U...
Страница 3: ...ater heater and or water pipes if hot water has not been used for a period of two weeks or longer HYDROGEN GAS CAN BE EXPLOSIVE UNDER THESE CIRCUMSTANCES So to prevent the possibility of damage or injury if you have not used hot water for two weeks m more or move into a residence in which the hot water system may not have been used for some time turn on all hot water faucets and allow them to run ...
Страница 4: ...ing See page 12 for more loading information Position the Filter 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 w shed in the Filter Flo pan See pages 8 and 9 for information on how to use Bleach and F bric Softener Dispensers For information on bleaches and fabric soften...
Страница 5: ...inse For modern fabrics with heavy or oily soil A second rinse is provided to help remove the additional detergent that s required for these soils See page 15 What Happens in Each Setting Approximate Minutes Regular Cycles Permanent Press Extra Clean Knits Cycles Cycle with Auto Extra Rinse Pre Wash Cycle Cycle Selector Heavy Normal Light Soil Soak P Press Knits Heavy Normal Settings Soak 7 Wash 1...
Страница 6: ...Cycles P Press Setting i Baby Clothes Sturdy such as Diapers Normal Nightgowns Shirts Pads Sheets Receiving Blankets Coveralls Baby Clothes Delicate Gentle Hot Regular Cycles Normal or Light Soil Setting depending on amount of soil P Press Setting Warm Permanent Press and Knits Cycles Light Soil Setting Blankets Wool Part Wool 5 min soak Cotton then Normal Blankets Synthetic Electric 5 min soak th...
Страница 7: ...r 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 separatel y Pretreat spots Rinse diapers nightgowns pads and sheets atler 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 ga...
Страница 8: ...nt 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 BasketTMtub for very small loads It uses less water than the small water level in the big tub on this washe...
Страница 9: ...switch to HOT WARM If a hot soak is desired set the WASH RINSE TEMPERATURE switch to H WARM and turn the Cycle Selector Knob to NORMAL in the Regular Cycles Start the washer After washer fills and begins to agitate push the Cycle Selector Knob in and turn to SOAK CYCLE Pull the Cycle Selector Knob out to complete the cycle For an extended soak allow the washer to fill and agitate for a few minutes...
Страница 10: ...recommended amount of liquid bleach 1 4 cup 60 ml directly into the bleach dispenser See page 8 for dispenser instructions 7 Add fabric softener if desired Place the Fabric Softener Dispenser on the Filter Flo pan Pour 1 teaspoon 5 ml of concentrated softener or 1 tablespoon 15 ml of diluted soflener into a standard measuring cup Add enough water to fill the cup 1 2 full Pour the diluted softener ...
Страница 11: ...nd 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 Regular Cycle with Extra Rinse Special Modern Fabric Cycles for removable heavy and oily soils See page 5 for instructions See page 6 Controls Setting Guide See page 20 The Problem Solver ...
Страница 12: ...the 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 Permanent Press clothes that you plan to line dry or drip dry use extra care to minimize wrinkling in the wash process Be carefhl not to overload washer Permanent Press clothes must have ample room to move freely A Medium size Permanent Press...
Страница 13: ...synthetics 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 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 limesto...
Страница 14: ...y 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 in cooler water to save energy use more detergent to promote better washing Also be sure to use bleach on...
Страница 15: ...ore 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 OR ecommended amount of detergent for average soil load WaterLevel Setting Water Extra Mini Hardness Large Large Medium Small Basket VERY HARD 2 cups 1 cups 1Y2 cups 11A cups Y3 cup High Sudsing ...
Страница 16: ...ave 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 Add this much water softener with a full water level Grains of i j hardness o lo 1O J5 15 ...
Страница 17: ...ling most bacteria and such as Clorox brand contagious disease viruses See under Bleach above WATER SOFTENER 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 Borax brand Use with detergent or ...
Страница 18: ...lorine bleach with one gallon 3 8 liter 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 ...
Страница 19: ...ndiluted liquid detergent O1dstains bleach according to Stain Removal Hint on opposite page Sofien 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 treat with safe dry cleaning fluid or bleach...
Страница 20: ... Too much bleach Use correct amount 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 used 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 Softener...
Страница 21: ...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 washe...
Страница 22: ...lways 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 dampen stained area and rub with undiluted liquid detergent Re wash using chlorine bleach if safe for fhbric SHRINKAGE Some fabrics will shrink whether washed in a washer or by han...
Страница 23: ...ove 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 garments or sharp objects left in pockets Check to make sure all such objects TEARS RIPS OR are removed Also check...
Страница 24: ... or too little water Load washer only with number of items that will move freely Select correct water level HEAVILY SOILED AREAS such as Pretreat with liquid detergent Use Regular Cycle with Extra Rinse See page 5 collars and cuffs WASHER WON T Make sure cord is plugged into outlet OPERATE Make sure both hot and cold faucets are turned on Make sure controls are set and cycle selector knob is pulle...
Страница 25: ... 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 creati...
Страница 26: ...may have accumulated No tools are needed simply grasp agitator with both hands and pul straight up sharply The slotted section at the to of the metal shaft has a li ht coati g of lubricant to prevent p s 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 When replac...
Страница 27: ...es Pur chase a GE contract while your war ranty is still in effect and you ll receive a substantial discount With a multiple year contract you re assured of fhture service at today s prices Telecommunication Device for the Deaf PatisandAccewories 800 626 2002 Individuals qualified to service their own appliances can have needed parts or accessories sent directly to their home free of shipping char...
Страница 28: ...Pages of your telephone directory for GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY GENERAL ELECTRIC FACTORY SERVICE GENERAL ELECTRIC HOTPOINT FACTORY SERVICE or GENERAL ELECTRIC CUSTOMER CARE SERVICE WHAT IS NOT COVERED s 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 Consumer A...
