GE WWA8324G Installation instructions

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Choosingdetergents p13
Stainremoval p18
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COntents. -. .A
Safktyinstructions . . . . . . . ...3.4
How to operate your
washer .*.. *. . . . . . . . ..-.. *.4.5
Controls setting guide for
different fabrics and loads . ...6.7
Howto use the Bleach Dispenser. 8
How to use the soak setting . . ...8
How to use the
Mihi-Basketw tub . . . . . . . . . . ...9
Energy-saving tips . . . . . . . . ...10
Howtosortthe clothes . . . . . . ..ll
It pays to check and
pre-treat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..ll
Soaking .......+ . . . . . . . . . . ..ll
How to load your washer . . . ...12
What is the best size load
of clothes? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Factors to consider in
selection of detergents
and soap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..13
The results of continued use
ofcarbonate detergents. . . . . ...14
How much detergent or soap
should youuse? . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
How to use detergent
or soap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..15
Hard water-do you
haveit? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...16
Other laundry products. . . . . ...17
Howto remove stains . . . ...18. 19
The Problem Solver . . . . ...20-25 ‘
User maintenance
instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..26
Ifyouneed service . . . . . . . . . ..2’7
Warranty . . . . . . . . . .. Back Cover
Help us
helpyou...
Before using your washer,
read this book carefully.
It is intended to help you operate
and maintain your new washer
properly.
Keep it handy for answers to your
questions.
If you don’t understand something
or need more help, write (include
your phone number):
Consumer Affairs
General Electric Company
Appliance Park
Louisville, KY40225
If you received a
damaged washer...
Immediately contact the dealer
(or builder) that sold you the
washer.
Save time and money.
Before you request service ...
check the Problem Solver on
pages 20-25. It lists causes of minor
operating problems that you can
correct yourself.
Write down the model
and serial numbers.
You’llfind them on alabel on the
lowerleft side near the front.
These numbers are also on the
Consumer Product Ownership
Registration Card that came with
your washer. Before sending in this
card, please write these numbers
here:
Model Number
Serial Number
Use these numbers in any
correspondence or service calls
concerning your washer.
Toobtain Hispanic version of
this book, call
The GE Answer Center@
800.626.2000
consumer information service.
Toll-free.
Para obtener la version en
espafiolde &te manual,
name gratis a
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servicio de inforrnacion
para el consumidor,
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All washing instruction terms inthis book conform to the Care Labelin~
Rule established bythe Federal Trade Commission, January 1984. “
FOR YOUR SAFETY IFOR YOUR SAFETY
If you smell gas: I I Do not store or use
1.
2.
3.
4.
-Open windows.
Don’t touch electrical I
switches.
Extinguish any open
flame.
Immediately call your
gas supplier.
gasoline or other
flammable vapors and
liquids in the vicinity of
this or any other
appliance.

IMPOIIIANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Read all instructions before using this appliance.
W-G–TO reduce the risk of
fire, electric shock, or injury to
persons when using your appliance,
followbasic precautions, including
the following:
●Use this appliance only forits
intended purpose as described in
this Use and Care Book.
●This washer must be properly
installedand locatedin accordance
with theInstallation Instructions
before itis used. If you did not
receive anInstallation Instructions
sheet with your washer, youcan
obtain oneby contacting the service
location nearest you.
–Properly ground to conform with
all gowning codes and ordinances.
Followdetails inInstallation
Instructions.
–Install or store where it will not
be exposed to temperatures below
ofreezing or exposed to the weather.
–Comect to aproperly rated,
protected and sizedpower supply
circuit to avoidelectrical overload.
–Connectto adequate plumbing
anddrain facilities as described in
the Installation Instructions.
●T~ off~ter fiuce@when
the washer isnot in use to relieve
pressure onhoses and valves, and to
kakageifahose OfV&2
+inimim ,,
shm.ddbreakor rupture.’
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tipphncepullby theplugrather
thanthecord toavoiddamazeto the
~cordorjunctionofcordan~phg.
Makesurethatthe coidiskxated so
thatitwill nothe stmned m. &irmed
Tominimiz ethe possibility
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of injury:
●DO not mix chlorine bleach with
ammonia or acids such asvinegar
and/or rust remover. Mixing can
produce atoxicgas which may
causedeath.
.Do not washor dry articles
that havebeen cleaned in, washed
in, soaked in, or spotted with
combustibleor explosivesubstances
(suchas gasoline, degreasers,
dry-cleaning solvents, kerosene,
etc.)which may giveoffvapors that
could ignite or explode.
Do not add these substances tothe
washwater,and do not use these
substances around your washer
and/or dryer during operation.
.HYDROGEN GASis produced
bythe chemical action within your
waterheater andthe gas can
accumulate inthe w-~r heater
and/or waterpipes ifhot waterhas
notbeen used for aperiod oftwo
weeksor longer. HYDROGEN GAS
CANBE EXPLOSIVE UNDER
THESE CIRCUMSTANCES. Soto
preventthe possibility ofdamage or
injury, ifyouhavenot used hot
waterfortwo weeksor more, or
moveinto aresidence in which the
●Close supervision is necessary
ifthis appliance is used byor near
children. Do not allow children to
playinside, on orwith this appliance
or anydiscarded appliance. Dispose
ofdiscaded appliancesandshippingor
packing materials properly. Before
discarding awasher, or removing
from service, removethe washer lid.
.Keepall laundry Ads (such m
detergents,bleaches, fabricsofteners,
etc.) out ofthe reach ofchildren,
preferaliyinalockedcabinet. Observe
allwarnings on container labels to
avoidpersonal injury.
.Keepthe area around and
underneath your appliances free
fiomtheaccumulation ofcombustible
materials, such as lint, paper, rags,
chemicals, etc.
.Keepthe floor around your
appliances clean and dry to rwluce
the possibility ofslipping.
●Tominimhe the possibility
ofelectric shock, unplug this
appliance from the power supply
before attempting any maintenance
or cleaning (exceptthe removal and
cleaning ofthe lint filter).
N(YIX: lhming the Cycle Selector
knob toan OFF position does NCYI’
disconnect the appliance fiomthe El
hot water systernlmaypot havebeen ~power supply. I
u~ for bmethiiejturii b6Wlh@ -; ““~●~ ~~ ~~r withc&trols. -
waterfkucetsandallow them to run
forseveralminutesbt$fomusing any ~“●Do tiqH’a*th:” .-=l:nmfia” .-
ifit isdamaged, malfunctioning, . . ,1
ekctricd appliance whichis :~-
connectedtothehotwater&stem. partially disassembkxi. orki.s ‘;
This Willalkw a@ly@ogeng=@ ~missing 01uAursu~ j
edcordor~
escape. Since thegas iiifbrnmable, “q
donot smoke oruseanommfJ=- .N~er c~b onors~d on tie 1

~POrtant Stiety Instructions (continued)
●Do not wash fiberglass ,@cles ●The laundry process can For washer operation e
inyour washer. Skin irritation reduce the flame retardancy of
.“ <could result from the reb ~iiibrics. To avoid such aresult, ,●Do not leave washer lid up
particles thatmay be picked up the garment rnanui%cturer’s care during cycle. This will stop the -
‘by clotig during subsequent instructions should be followed wash and spin action and prevent
washer use. very carefully. completion of the cycle.
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SAW THESE INSTRUCTIONS
How tooperateyour clotheswasher
W~G—TO reduce the risk offire, electric shock, or injury to persons,
readthe IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCllONS before operating this appliance.
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Sorting and Loading
●Sort clothes carefidly by fabric
type, weight, color and amount of
soil according to instructions on
page 11.
.Remove Filter-Flo@pan and
Mini-BasketTM.The underside of
the lid is agood place to put the pan
while loading or unloading clothes.
Do not use Mini-Basket tub when
washing regular loads. You’llfind
complete details on how and when
to use the Mini-Basket tub on
page 9.
cLoad clothes into the wash basket
being careful not to overload.
Clothes should be below the
retaining ring. See page 12for
more loading information.
●Position Filter-Flo pan on
agitator and add measured amount
of detergent. See pages 13through
17for information on detergents
and other laundry additives.
N~E: Do not use the Filter-Flo
pan as awash basket. Do not put
any items to be washed in the
Filter-Flo pan.
.See page 8for information on
how to use Bleach Dispenser. For
information on how to use bleaches
and fabric softeners, see page 17.
●Close lid, washer will fill but not
agitate or spin with lid open.
Setting the Controls
Use the Controls Setting Guide on
pages 6and 7to help you make the
proper selections.
~Select WaterLevel
SMALL: Washer is less than 1/2
full of clothes.
MEDIUM: Between 1/2and 2/3
full.
LARGE: Over 2/3’s full.
MINI-BASKET: See instructions
on page 9.
QSelect Wash and Rinse
Temperature.
@Push Cycle Selector Knob in
and turn clockwise to your selected
wash setting.
Regular Cycle—
automatically provides Normal
WashSpeed and Normal Spin
%eed.
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TipstoHelp YouSelect Settings
Perm Press& Knits Cycle—
Automatically provides Gentle
WashSpeed and Gentle Spin
Speed.
Regular Cycle—
For most cottons, linens, work and
play clothes. Three soil level
settings are provided, but you can
set the selector in-between, if
desired. Selection of these settings
automatically provides for Normal
WashSpeed, Fast Spin.
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@Pull Cycle Selector Knob out
to start the washer. If you wish to
change setting after washer has
started, push Cycle Selector Knob
in to stop the washer and reset to
the new position. Setting can be
changed at any time.
Cycle–
Soak Setting–
Use with most soaking aids to
loosen embedded soils and stains.
See page 8.
For Polyester Knits, delicates and
permanent press. An extended
cooldown spray rinse is provided to
minimize the setting of wrinkles.
Selection ofthese settings
automatically provides for Gentle
Speed Wash, Slow Spin.
/~scm Perm.
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/Press
EKnits
Cycle
GENTLE
swim
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What Happens in Each Setting (Approximate Minutes)
RegularCycle Perrn.-&KnitsCycle
Normal Speed Wiwh,FastSpin GentleSpeedWbh, Slow Spin
Cycle
Selector Heavy Normal Light Soak Normal
Soil soil Light
settings
Wash 18 14 6lo% 3%
spin 3% 3$5 3% 2% z%
Rinse 31/$ 3% 31/$ 3% 3% 3?4
Spin 7 7 7 7 41~ 41/+
Total‘15me 34 30 22 11 23~16!4
Regular
Cycle
mM
SPEEO
Perm. Press&Knits
NCYCES:
●Totaltimeincludespausesbetweeneachphaseofcycle.
●Totaltimedoesnotincludewaterffl time.Filltimesvarydependingonhousehold
waterpressureandyour selected water level.
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~Rinse Starts Here
~Spin Starts Here
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for Controls Setting Guide >

ControlsSetting Guide for different fabrics and loads
Wash Water
Temperature ICycle Setting m
Load Cycle
Cottons and Linens
White/Colorfast
Bright/Non-colorfast Hot or Warm
Warm or Cold Regular Cycle (Normal Speed) ~ Regular Cycle (Normal Speed) Normal or Light Soil Setting
Normal or Light Soil Setting
Work Clothes
Heavy soil Hot
Hot or Warm
Regular Cycle (Normal Speed) INormal for small loads;
Heavy for all other loads
Normal Setting
Averagesoil Regular Cycle (Normal Speed) I
Permanent Press, Treated Cottons,
Blends with Cottons
Heavy or oily soil Hot
Warm
Perm. Press& Knits Cycle
(Gentle Speed)
Perrn. Press& Knits Cycle
(Gentle Speed)
Normal Soil Setting
Normal Soil or Light Setting
Averageor light soil
Synthetics-Polyester, Nylon,
Acrylic Knits and WovenFabrics
Sturdy Warm
Warm
Perm. Press& Knits Cycle
(Gentle Speed)
Perm. Press& Knits Cycle
(Gentle Speed)
Normal Soil Setting
Light Setting
Delicates
Silks, Wools; Blends of Silk
and Wool Warm Perm. Press& Knits Cycle
(Gentle Speed) Light Setting
Rayonand Acetate Warm Perm, Press& Knits Cycle
(Gentle Speed) Light Setting
Down-filled garments, if machine
washing is recommended Warm Perm. Press& Knits Cycle
(Gentle Speed) Normal Soil Setting
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Baby Clothes—Sturdy, such as
Diapers, Nightgowns, Shirts, Pads,
Sheets, Receiving Blankets,
Coveralls
Regular Cycle (Normal Speed)Hot Normal or Light Soil Setting
Baby Clothes—Delicate Warm Perm. Press& Knits Cycle
(Gentle Speed) Light Setting
Blankets-Wool, Part-Wool,Cotton Warm Regular Cycle (Normal Speed) 5min. soak then Light Soil Setting
5 min. soak then Light Soil Setting
Blankets-Synthetic, Electric Warm Regular Cycle (Normal Speed)
Curtains-DO NCYI’MACHINE
WASHFIBERGLASS Perm. Press& Knits Cycle
(Gentle Speed) Normal Soil Setting
Hot or Warm
Hot or Warm
Chenille Bedspreads, Robes* Perrn. Press& Knits Cycle
(Gentle Speed)
Regular Cycle (Normal Speed)
Normal Soil Setting
Hot or Warm Normal or Heavy Setting,
depending on amount of soil
Normal or Light Soil Setting
Slipcovers, Draperies, Bathmats
and RuM**
Regular Cycle (Normal Speed)
Denims (especially Indigo Blue
Jeans) and other fabrics that bleed Cold or Warm
Perm. Press& Knits Cycle
(Gentle Speed) Normal Soil or Light Setting
Warm
Rubber-coated Items, Laminated
Fabrics, Vinyl, Plastics and
Articles with Plastic Trim Normal Soil or Light Setting
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Pillows Warm
**Check size some slipovem drawrie~ and ~sPread~ may ~tw large for automatic home-size washer.
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Refer to Garment Manufacturers’ Care Labels .
Bleach
Liquid chlorine type.
Only non-chlorine bleach when needed.
White or colorfast, liquid chlorine type.
Non-colorfast, only non-chlorine bleach
when needed.
White or colorfast, liquid chlorine type.
Non-colorfast, only non-chlorine bleach
when needed.
White or colorfast, liquid chlorine type.
Non-colorfast, only non-chlorine bleach
when needed.
No bleach
Seldom needed. If needed, use only
non-chlorine bleach.
No bleach
White or colorfast, liquid chlorine type.
Only non-chlorine bleach when needed.
No bleach
No bleach
White or colorfast, liquid chlorine type.
White or colorfast, liquid chlorine type.
White or colorfast, liquid chlorine type.
No bleach
No bleach
No bleach
Special Instructions
If colorfast isunusually soiled, use hot water. Use maximum detergent recommended on
page 15.
Use maximum detergent recommended in chart on page 15.
Small loads reduce wrinkling. Use maximum detergent recommended in chart on page 15.
If unusually soiled, use hot water. Use maximum detergent recommended in chart on
page 15.Small loads reduce wrinkling.
Washonly if recommended by the garment manufacturer. Follow instructions carefully.
Wash in your washer only if recommended bythe garment manufacturer.
Wash frequently to fluff up the down and retain the garment’s warmth. Wash separately. Wet
down gives off an odor which maybe absorbed by other garments. Odor disappears when
garment is dry. Treat heavily soiled areas with liquid detergent or paste made of water and
granular detergent. Close zippers. Wash2or 3at atime or add towels to balance.
GARMENT MUST BE TUMBLE DRIED.
Youmayprefer to use amild type detergent. Do baby clothes separately. Pretreat spots.
Rinse diapers, nightgowns, pads and sheets after use. Keep diapers in acovered pail of cold
water and conditioning agent like Borateem brand.
Youmay prefer to use amild type detergent. Do hand-knit garments by hand.
Fill washer, add detergent, allow to dissolve before adding blanket. Do one blanket at atime.
Pretreat heavily soiled spots with liquid detergent.
On electric blanket, sew astrong piece of cloth over plug to protect blanket and washer from
damage. Do one blanket at atime. Pretreat heavily soiled spots with liquid detergent.
Vacuum out loose dirt before washing.
If unusually soiled, use Regular Cycle (Normal Speed) Wash and Spin.
Washonly 2 or 3rugs or mats at one time. Shake before washing to remove excess dirt.
For new “indigo blue” jeans, wash at least 3 times in very small loads with full water fill.
Jeans need ample room to move to avoid white lines at creases. May discolor plastic washer
parts. Subsequent washings will reduce discolorations, but will probably never eliminate it.
The stained parts will not discolor subsequent washing loads.
Thmble on FLUFF (No Heat).
Pillows are made of different materials-dacron, fiber, foam, polyester, natural feathers and
down. Many pillowscan be machine washed, but manujizcturers’ cam LzbeLrmm befollowed
carejidly. If washing isrecommended, check pillows for weak seams or holes and mend to
prevent escape of feathexsor filling. Fill washer, add detergent and agitate for sewed minutes
to dissolve detergent. Add two pillows at atime to balance load, use high water level.
For more information on care labeling, send for “What’s New About CARE LABELS7
For sale by the Superintendent of Documents,
U.S. Government Printing Office, Washington, D.C.20402. 7

Howtouse the
Bleach Dispenser How toUse the
Soak setting
●Use this dismnser with liauid
bleach only. ~you prefer to;se
powdered bleach, pour it into the
Filter-Flo pan or wash basket along
with your detergent. Do not put
powderedbleach into the bleach
dispenser.
●Measure bleach carefully. Here
are some recommended amounts:
LARGE WATERLEVEL—1%CUP
(310ml) liquid
SMALL WATERLEVEL–2/3 CUP
(170ml) liquid
MINI-BASKET tub-1/4 CUP
(60 ml) liquid
●Pour measured amount of liquid
bleachdirectly intobleach dispenser.
●Donot overfill or allowdispenser
to overflow.Avoidsplashing.
Undiluted bleach can cause fabric
damage.
●Neverpour undiluted liquid
bleach directly onto clothes or
into the wash basket or MiN-
Basket tub.
●“SOAK” setting temperature
will automatically be cold.
sIf ahot or warm soak is desired,
set the WASH/RINSE
TEMPERATURE switch to
“H~/COLD” or “W~/COL~’
and turn the CycleSelectorKnobto
“Normal” inthe RegularCycle.Start
the washer.Afterwasherfillsand
beginsto agitate,push in the Cycle
SelectorKnob andturn to “SOAK’
Pull out the CycleSelectorKnobto
completethe cycle.
●Foran extendedsoak alluwthe
washerto fill and agitatefor afew
minutesto dissolvethe soaking
agent.Then push in the Cycle
SelectorKnob to stopthe washer
(&p lid closed)and wow to soak
for as long as desired. After desired
soak period, pull out the Cycle
SelectorKnob to completethe cycle.

How touse the Mfi-Baskr tub
@The Mini-BasketTMtub, designed
for small loads of regular fabrics
or delicate hand-washables, can
be used with any cycle except the
SOAK setting.
Typical Mini-Basketm tub
wash loads
●Small loads of regular fabrics
(up to 2% pounds).
.Delicate loads such as lingerie,
pantyhose,girdles,blouses, sweaters,
socks, shirts, babyclothes and other
small, delicate hand-washables.
.Stuffed toys.
●Tennis shoes.
How to wash asmall
load of regular fabrics or
delicate hand-washables
1. Remove Filter-Flo pan.
2. PlaceMini-Baskettub on agitator.
Pull the agitator toward the front of
the machine for easier installation
and removal of Mini-Basket tub.
3. Load clothes in Mini-Basket tub.
See page 11for sorting help.
4. After loading clothes in the
Mini-Basket tub, be sure to replace
the Filter-Flo pan. The pan serves
as alid to keep the clothes in the
Mini-Basket tub.
5. put 1/4to 1/3CUp(60 to 80 ml)
detergent into Filter-Flo pan.
&Add bleach, if desired. Measure
carefully and pour recommended
amount of liquid bleach—1/4cup
(60 ml)-directly into the bleach
dispenser. See page 8for dispenser
instructions.
ISpecial instructions for use of the Mini-Basketm tub
.DOnot use the Mini-Basket tub ●when washing StOCkingS,p~ty
with SOAKSetting. hose and other easily tangled
.DOnot washclothes in the regular items, alwayshandle separately. To
minimize tangling, the use of anet
wash basket when using the Mini-
Basket tub. There will not be laundry bag is recommended.
enough water in the regular basket
a
and clothes damage could result.
7. Close lid and set controls as
follows:
Water Level
mm LARGE
@MINI- ...
:% SMML BASKET ““”
–Set Water Level to “MINI-
BASKET” position.
—Select desired Wash/Rinse
Temperature. See page 4.
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8. Pull Cycle Selector knob out to
start washer.

Energy-SavingTips
If your clothes and household items
don’tlook clean and fresh after
I
washing, you will probably re-wash
them ...and that means you’llwaste
energy. Remember to sort your
clothes carefully, and load them
properly, select correct cycles, use
enough detergent and choose a
water temperature warm enough to
release and get rid of soil.
●Use Hot Wash—upto 150°F.-on
aregular basis only when washing
heavily soiled articles-such as
work and play clothes.
●Under normal soil conditions,
wash in water above 80°F. (Z7°C.).
This generally means using the
WarmWashtemperature setting
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.
●Try to wash less often. Save
articles ofthe same type of fabric
until you have afull load.
●If you must wash smaller loads,
adjust the amount of water. Small
loadsshould havelowerwaterlevels.
●Washin off-peak utility hours.
Yourlocal utility can tell you which
are the off-peak hours.
●Use Normal Spin Speedto remove
more water and help lessen drying
time. The dryer will remove any
wrinklescausedbythe Normal Spin.
QUse your Mini-BasketTMtub for
very small loads. It uses less water
than the small water level in the big
tub on this washer. Youwill also
saveon detergent and energy.
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