GE WWA8344B Installation instructions

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lowerleft sidenear the front.
Thesenumbersare also on the
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RegistrationCard that camewith
your washer.Beforesendingin
thiscard>pleasewritethese
numbershere:
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SerialNo.
Usethesenumbersin any
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immediatelycontactthe dealer(or
builder)that soldyou the washer.
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Important SafetyInstructions–SAVETHESEINSTRUCTIONS .
Read 2311instructionsbeforeusingthis appliance
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WARPJING---When usingthis
appliance,alwaysexercisebasic
safetyprecautions,includingthe
foHowing:
~Usethis applianceonly for its
intendedpurposeas describedin
thisUseand Care Book.
@Thiswashermust be properly
installedandhated in
ammhmce withtheInstahtion
Instructionsbeforeit isused.If
y~~did not receivean Installation
Instructionssheetwithyour
washer,you can obtain oneby
contactingthe servicelocation
nearestyou.
-Properlyground to conform
withallgoverningcodes
and ordinances.
-Installor storewhereit willnot
beexposedto temperatures
belowfreezingor exposedto
the weather.
-Connectto aproperlyrated,
protectedand sizedpower-
supplycircuitto av6idelectrical
overload.
-Connectto adequateplumbing
and drain facilitiesas described
in the InstallationInstructions.
@Turn off water faucetswhenthe
washerisnot in useto relieve
pressureon hosesand valves,and
to minimizeleakageif ahoseor
valveshouldbreak or rupture.
@When disconnectingthis
appliancepullby the plugrather
than the cord to avoiddamageto
thecord or junction of cord and
plug.Makesurethat the cord is
locatedso that it willnot be
steppedon, tripped overor
otherwisesubjectedto damage
or stress.
@Westronglyrecommendthat
anyservicingbeperformedby
aqualifiedindividual
@Thewiringdiagramfor this
machineis locatedinsidethe
controlpanel.
To minimize the possiimy
of injury:
@Donot mixchlorinebleachwith
ammoniaor acidssuchasvinegar
and/or rust remover.Mixingcan
produceatoxicgaswhichmay
causedeath.
@Do not washor dry articlesthat
havebeencleanedin, washedin,
soakedin, or spottedwith
combustibleor explosive
substances(suchasgasoline,
degreasers,dry-cleaningsolvents,
kerosene,etc.)whichmaygiveoff
vaporsthat couldigniteor
explode.
Do not add thesesubstancesto the
washwater.
Do not usethesesubstances
around your washerand/or dryer
duringoperation.
ISHYDROGEN GAS isproduced
by the chemicalactionwithinyour
waterheater and the gascan
accumulatein the water heater
and/or water pipesif hot waterhas
not beenused for aperiod of two
weeksor longer.HYDROGEN
GASCAN BEEXPLOSIVE
UNDER THESE CIRCU-
MSTANCES.Soto preventthe
possibilityof damageor injury,if
you havenot usedhot waterfor
two weeksor more, or moveinto
aresidencein whichthe hot water
systemmay not havebeenused for
sometime, turn on allhot water
faucetsand allowthem to run for
severalminutesbefore usingany
electricalappliancewhichiscon-
nectedto thehot watersystem.
Thiswillallowanyhydrogengas
to escape.Of course,sincethe gas
isflammable,do not smokeor use
an open flameor applianceduring
thisprocess.
@Neverreachinto the washer
whileit ismoving.Beforeloading,
unloadingor addingclothes,push
in the CycleSelectorknob to
“STOP” position,thenwaituntil
themachinehas completely
stoppedbeforeopeningthelid.
@Closesupervisionisnecessary
if this applianceisusedby or near
children.Do not allowchildrento
playinside,on, or withthisappli-
anceor any discardedappliance.
Disposeof discardedappliances
and shippingor packingmaterials
properly.Beforediscardinga
washeror removingfrom service,
removethe washerlid.
@Keepalllaundry aids(suchas
detergents,bleaches,fabricsof-
teners,etc.) out of thereach of
children,preferablyinalocked
cabinet.Observeallwarningson
containerlabelsto avoidpersonal
injury.
@Keepthearea around and under-
neathyour appliancesfreefrom
the accumulationof combustible
materials,suchas lint, paper,rags,
chemicals,etc.
*Keepthe flooraround your
appliancescleanand dry to reduce
thepossibilityof slipping.
@Tominimizethe possibilityof
electricshock, unplugthisappli-
ancefrom the power-supplybefore
attemptinganymaintenanceor
cleaning(exceptthe removaland
cleaningof the lint filter).NOTE:
Turningthe CycleSelectorknob to
an OFF positiondoesNOT dis-
connectthe appliancefrom the
power-supply.
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amDQTtantSafetyI~~stmctions
(Coktimwed)
@Dowttamperwithcontrols. @Thelaundryprocesscan reduce
the flameretarckmcyof fabrics.To
*DOnot operatethis applianceif avoid.such aresult, the garment
itisdamaged, malfunctioning, manufacturer’scareinstructions
partiallydisassembled,or has shouldbe followedverycarefully.
missingor broken parts, including
adamagedcord OIplug. *Neverclimbon or stand on the
washertop.
@Do not washfiberglassarticlesin
your washer.Skinirritation could For washer operation
resultfrom the remainingparticles
that may be pickedup byclothing ~Do not leavewasherlid.up
during subsequentwasheruse. duringcycle.Thiswillstopthe
washand spinactionand prevent
completionof thecycle.
@Do not changeSPEED SELEC-
TION whilewasherisoperating.If
achangein speed.isdesired,push
in CycleSelectorknob to “STOP”
positionand waitfor washerto
stop. Then selectthenewspeed
and pullout CycleSelectorknob
to restart.
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Six Cycle Two Spee~Washq with Mini-Wash
.——. .—..—
Variable Water Level Extra Rinse Cycla
ExTRA LARGE
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SCM%ingand Loading
@Sort clothescarefullyby fabric
type, weight,color and amount of
soilaccordingto instructionson
page9.
@RemoveFiber-Flo@pan and
Mini-13asketTMtub. The underside
of the Misagood placeto put the
pan whileloadingor unloading
clothes.
4- —
Do not useMini-Baskettub when
washingregularloads. You’llfind.
completedetailson how and when
to usethe Mini-Baskettub
on page 7.
~Load clothesinto the wash
basketbeing careful not to over-
Ioad. Clothes should be belowthe
retainingring. Seepage 10for
more loading information.
~~Position Filter-l?lopan cmagita-
tor and add measured amount of
detergent. see pages 11through.14.
for information on detergentsand
other laundry additives.
NOTE: Do not usethe Filter-l?lo
pan as awashbasket. Do not put
anyitemsto bewashedin the
Filter-FIopan.
@Seepage6for information on
howto use Bleachand Fabric
SoftenerDispensers.For informat-
ion on bleachesand fabricsoft-
eners, seepage 15.
@CloseIid,washerwillfillbut not
agitateor spinwith lid open.
setting the controls
Usethe Controls SettingGuideon
page 5to helpyou makethe proper
selections.
mSelectWash/Spin Speed
uSelectWash and Rinse
Temperature.
❑SelectWater Level
SMALL: Washerislessthan
I/sfull of cIothes.
MEDIUM: Between?4and
‘/2 full.
LARGE: BetweenMand ?4full.
4
EXTRA LARGE: Over 73full.
MINI-BASKET:Seeinstructions
on page7.
If you wantto increaselevelafter
you’vemadeaselection,turn knob
to “RESET” and selectnewlevel..
❑SelectExtra Rinse,if desired.
Turningcontrolto “ON” willpro-
videaseconddeeprinsein the
RegularCycles.If no Extra Rinse
isdesired,turn controlto “OFF?’
❑Push CycleSelectorKnobin
and turn clockwiseto your selected
washsetting.
UI?uUCycleSelectorKnob out
to start the washer.If you wishto
changesettingafter washerhas
started, push CycleSelectorKnob
in to stop the washerand resetto
the newposition. Settingcan be
changedat any time.

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Someadjustmentto theserecommendationsmaybe desirabledependingon yourparticularwashingconditions. =
Cottons&Linens PermanentPress PolyesterKnits
Synthetics&Blends
Workclothes, Workclothes,
Fabric dungarees,etc. dungarees,etc. Whiteor Bright Heavyor Normalor Heavyor Normalor
Colorfast colors OilySoil LightSoil OilySoil
withheavysoil with normalsoil LightSoil
Wash &Spin Normal Normal Normal Normal Gentle Gentle Gentle Gentle
Speed
Wash/Rinse Hot/Cold Hot/Coldor Hot/@ld ‘r Warm/Cold Hot/Cold
Temperature Warm/Cold Warm/Cold Warm/Cold Warm/Cold Warm/Cold
Regular Regular Regular Regular Perm.Press Perm.Press Knits Knits
CycleSelector Normal-for Normal Normalor Normalor Start Start Start Start
Setting smallloads LightSoil LightSoil
Heavy-forall
other loads.
TipstoHelpYouselectsettings
Ek!gukwcycks-
Providelongerwashtimefor most
cottons, linens,work and play
clothes.“Extra Rinse” can be
se~ectedif desired.
Knits~@3-
g;!ie~
ACOITI- ~nit~
effectivepolyesterknits
laundering.Plus an ex-
Perm Presscyck--
An extended
cool-down
sprayrinse
ispro- y:y
vialedto
minimize@
the setting
of wrinkles.
Mini-Quick cyck-—
For small ~
cl—i
lightly ~,
soiled —
START
loadsyou \&
needin aOFF
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IVlini-
hurry. Usewith NHNI- Quick
cycle
BASKETtub only.See
page 7.
tended co61-downspray ~
rinseisprovidedto bifiimizethe
settingof wrinkles.
What Happens inEach Setting (~pproximate ~iWtW)
Cycie
Selector
Settings %+R:” ‘nitslMini”Quick
I-.-----b-=” !‘“r””’! ‘“i’ !‘oak!L——L——4
Wash 4
Soak 31/2
Wash 18 15 6 823+/2
Spin 33/2 3Y2 3~/2 27/2 32
Rinse 3Y2 3~/2 3V’2 2 37/2 3 2
Spin 77 7 7 4~/2 4Y2 21/2
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Znd Rinse *2 *2 *2
?JCITES:QITotaltime includespausesbetweeneachphaseof cycle.
*When“Extra Rinse”control is turnedto ON.
~Totaltime doesnot includewaterfill time. Fill times varydependingon
householdwaterpressureandyourselectedwater level.
5
Soak Setting
Usewith most soakingaids
to loosenembeddedsoils
and stains. Seepage 6.
SOAK“‘‘-’‘- ‘OIL HEAW
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Howvtousethe
BleachDispenser Howtouse
theFabtic
SoftenerDispenser
Howtouse
thesoak setting
@Usethisdispenserwithliquid
bleachonly.If you preferto use
powderedbleach,pour it into the
Fiker-Flopan or washbasket
alongwithyour detergent.Do not
put powderedbleachinto the
bleachdispenser.
@Measurebleachcarefully.Here
are somerecommendedamounts:
LARGE WASH-1?4cup (310ml)
liquid
SMALL WASH-% cup(170ml)
liquid
MINI-BASKETtub- ?4cup (60ml)
liquid
@Pour measuredamount of liquid
bleachdirectlyinto bleach
dispenser.
@ml notoverfillorMow
dispenserto overflow.Avoid
splashing.Undilutedbleachcan
causefabric damage.
@NeverpourImdimi?dliquid
Metwhdirectlyontoclothes or
intothe washbasketorMini-
Baskettub.
@Position the Fabric Softener
Dispenseron the Filter-Flopan.
@Pour manufacturer’srecoin-”
mendedamount of fabricsoftener
into astandard measuringcup.
~Add enoughwaterto fillthe cup
1/2 full.
@Pour the dilutedsoftenerinto the
dispenser.
@The fabricsoftenerwillauto-
maticallybe dispensedat the
proper time.
1$DUDnotstop thewasherduring
the firstspin.Thiswillcausethe
dispenserto emptytoo soon.
@When usingFabric Softener
Dispenserwiththe Mini-Basket
tub, useone (1)teaspoon (5 ml)of
concentratedsofteneror one (1)
tablespoon(15ml)of diluted
softener.
~Do notusethe FabricSoftener
DispenserwiththeSk@Settingor
theMini-QuickCycle.
OFF ~
Ilfl m
\
SOIL NORMAL }\
HEAVY
~66SOAK9’settingtemperature
willautomaticallybe cold.
*Extra RinseCycleshould be
OFF.
@If ahot or warmsoak isdesired,
settheWASH/RINSE TEMI?ER-
ATLJREswitchto “1-IOT/COLIY’
or” WARM/COLIY’and turn the
CycleSelectorKnobto “Normal”
in the RegularCycle.Start the
washer.After washerfillsand
beginsto agitate,push in the Cycle
SelectorKnob and turn to
“SOAIC’Pull out the Cycle @
SelectorKnob to completethe
cycle.
@For an extendedsoak aIlowthe
washerto filland agitatefor afew
minutesto dissolvethe soaking
agent. Then push inthe Cycle
SelectorKnob to stop the washer
(keeplid closed)and allowto soak
for as longas desired.After
desiredsoak period, pull out the
CycleSelectorKnobto complete
the cycle.
~Do not use theFabricSoftener
DispenserortheMini-Baskettub
with.the Soak Setting.

HowtoI.Jsethe
Mni”Basket’”tube
TypesdIkMdswhichcanbe
washedintheMirli-lhk!t tub.
~%nallloadsof regularfabrics...
Up to 21Apounds.
@
IMcate loadssuchaslingerie,
panty hose,girdles,blouses,
sweaters,socks, shirts, baby
clothesand other smalldelicate
hand washables.
~Stuffedtoys.
@JTennisshoes.
somespecialimtl’uctims to
rememberwhenyouusetheMini-
hk% tub.
eDo not washclothesin the
regularbasketwhenusingthe
Mini-Baskettub.
*Do not usethe FabricSoftener
Dispenserwith the MINI-QUICK
cycle.
@Do not usethe Mini-Baskettub
withthe Soak Setting.
eYoumustusethe Mini-Basket
tub withthe MINI-QUICK cycle.
@Whenwashingstockings,panty
hoseand other easilytangled
items,alwayshandleseparately.To
minimizetangling,theuseof anet
laundrybagisrecommended.
TheMini-Baskettub isdesignedto
beusedtwo ways:
❑TheMini-Baskettub can be
usedto handlesmallloadsof
regularfabrics—upto 21/2pounds
—or for easyand economical
washingof delicatehand
washables.
Here’showto usethe Mini-Basket
tub:
@Removel?ilter-Fiopan.
@PlaceMini-Baskettub on
agitator.Pullthe agitatortoward
the front of the machinefor easier
installationand removalof Mini-
Baskettub.
eLoad clothesin Mini-Baskettub.
Seepage9sortinghelp.
@After loadingclothesin the Mini-
Baskettub, besuretorep[acethe
Fi[ter-.i?lopan.The pan servesas a
lidto keepthe clothesin the Mini-
Baskettub.
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ePut 1Ato %cup (60to 80ml)
detergentin Filter-Flopan.
*TouseBleachand Fabric
SoftenerDispenser,seepage 6.
*Closelidand setcontrolsas
follows:
—SetWaterLevelto “MINI-
E3ASKET”position
Variable Water Level
EXTRA LARGE
e
RESET
LARGE
Nllrdl- .,.
MEDIUM BASKET““”
:x SMALL
–SelectdesiredWash/Spin Speed,
Wash/RinseTemperatureand
Cycle.Seepage 4.
—Pullout CycleSelectorKnob to
start washer.
❑TheMini-Quickwcycledews
youto usetheMini-Baskettub to
washsmall,lightly-soiledloadsof
clothesthat youneedinahurry.
Followallthe stepsgivenabove
exceptfor CycleSelection.
ePush the CycleSelectorKnob in
and turn clockwiseto “MIN!I-
QUICK” Cycle.
~Pull CycleSelectorKnob to start
washer.cycle willbe completed
automatically.

Emergy=savingTips
Weare allconsciousof theneed
to saveenergy—toprotectour
country’senergyreservesand to
helpus savemoney.Thereare
severalthingsyou can do to reduce
theamount of energyneededto
washyour clothes:
1. UseHot Wash-140° (60°C)—
onaregularbasison[ywhen
washingheavilysoiled
articles—suchas work and play
clothes.
2. Under normalsoilconditions,
washin waterabove80°F(27‘C).
Thisgenerallymeansusingthe
WarmWashtemperaturesetting
on yourwasher—temperatures
approximately95“1?(35“C).If you
noticethat soilhasaccumulated
after severalconsecutivewashings,
useHot Washoccasional~y,if safe
for fabrics.
3. Tryto washlessoften. Save
articlesof the sametypeof fabric
untilyou haveafullload.
4. If you mustwashsmallerloads,
adjust the amountof water.Small
loadsshouldhavelowerwater
levels.
5. Washin off-peakutilityhours.
Yourlocalutilitycan tellyou
whichare the off-peakhours.
6. Useyour washer’sNormal
SpeedSpin.Thiswillremovemore
waterduringspin,whichwill
shortendryingcycleto savemore
energy.The dryingwillremoveany
wrinkleswhichmayresultfrom the
Normal Spin.
7. Useyour Mini-BasketTMtub for
verysmallloads.It useslesswater
than the smallwaterlevelin the big
tub on thiswasher.Youwillalso
saveon detergentand energy.
IMPORTANT NOTE: If your
clothesand householditemsdon’t
look cleanand freshafter washing,
what are you apt to do? Youwill
probablythen re-washthem ...
and that meansyou’llwaste
energy.Rememberto sort your
clothescarefully,and load them
properly,selectcorrectcycles,use
enoughdetergentand choosea
watertemperaturewarmenough
torekaseandgetridof soiL

Goodsorti~lgmeans
S(M’$by surfacetexture
Separate 7
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Lint
Producers
from
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Lint
Collectors
IJNT’ PRODUCERS—suchas
terry towelingand chenille—give
up lint.
LINT COLLECTORS—suchas
man-made fibersand napped
fabricslikevelveteenand corduroy
—attract lint.Thesemust be
washedseparately.
FORMOREHW’ORMA’HON
$3NLINTCONTROL,SEE
PAGE20.
esortby fabric
Separate .
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Cottons &
Linens
from
,
m
Permanent
Press&
Blends
from
from
3’
v,
In addition to sorting to reducelint
collecticm,it is recommendedthat
fabricsof similarconstructionbe
washedtogether wheneverpossible.
betterwashing
EkN”tby soil
Separat
from
.
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Medium
Soil
from
from
from
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Darks
from
kp%’ast~
FORINSTRUCTIONSON
DIYFERENTE’ABRICSAND
LOADS, SEE PAGES 18and 19.
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It pays tocheck md
pl’epart? clothesfor‘washing.
@Empty pockets,brushout cuffs,
zipzippers,snap snaps,hook
hooksand button buttons.
@DOany necessaryrnending—
rips, hems,tears.
@Checkallitemsfor areas of
heavysoilor stain.
@Removestains. FOR STAIN
REMOVALCHART, SEE
PAGE 16.
@Turn Poly Knitsinside-outto
minimizefabricsurfacedamage.
soaking &Pre-treating—
agood way to loosen
deep soils and stains.
Athorough soakingwithdetergent
or specialsoakingagentisan ex-
cellentwayto removeheavysoils,
embeddeddirt and evensome
stains.
Soakingcan be eitheracompletely
separatewashingstepor aprelimi-
nary stepto acompletewashcycle.
For detailedinformation on how
to soak in yourwasher,pleasesee
page6.
Toll Information ON
SOAKING AGENTS, SEE
PAGE 15.
~Pre-treat heavysoilby rubbing
in asmallamount of liquid
detergentor apastemadeof water
and powdereddetergentor soap.
For bestresultswait %hour
before washing.
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Howtoloadyourwasher —
~Load clothesdry.
@Takeaproperly sorted group of
clothesand drop them looselyin
thewashbasket in this order:
LargeItems—likesheets. Do not
wrap around the agitator.
SmallItems—1ikewashcloths.
MediumSizeItems—liketowels.
Here isatypicalfull load:
3DoubleSheets
6Long SleeveShirts
3BoxerShorts
6Standard Pillow Cases
5T-shirts
4Pair Trousers
6Handkerchiefs
Thisillustrationwithclothesjust
reachingtheClothesRetaining
Ring,showsaproperload.Clothes
haveampleroomto movebecause
theyarenot packeddown,nor
wrappedaroundtheagitator.
Clothesareloadeddry sincewet
itemsare apt to pack downwhich
encouragesoverloading.Thissize
load requiresafullwater fill.
what isthe bestsizekmdof
Ch.lthes-hge> Imdiuxnyorsmall?
save time,energy anddetergent
by avoidingextra useof the
washer.Tryto washafullload of
clothes. If you can it isbetterto
saveclothesuntilyou haveafull
load. If you must wash smaller
loads, savewater,energyand
detergentby adjustingthewater
levelfor the sizeof the load. See
page 4.
Specialrecommendationsfor
washingpermanentpressif you
do not hive adryer.
If you are machine-washing
Permanent Press clothesthat you
plan to hang or drip-dry,useextra
careto minimizewrinklingin the
wash process:
@Becarefulnot to overload
washer.Permanent Pressclothes
must haveampleroom to move
freely.AMediumsizePermanent
Press load isthe largestthat should
be washed.
@Use more water than you would
for aregularload. UseaMedium
Water Levelfor aSmallLoad; an
Extra LargeWater Levelfor a
MediumLoad.
~Removeclothesas soon as
washerstops and hang
immediately.
‘h add itemsafterthewasherhas
started.
UITurn off the washer.
@Carefullyremovethe Filter-l?lo
pan.
@Add any additionalarticlesby
submergingnextto the agitator.
@Replacethe Filter-l?lopan and
restart the washer.
NOTE: Do not usethe Filter-Flo
pan as awashbasket. Do not put
any itemsto be washedin the
Filter-Flopan.
NOTE: When washingstockings,
panty hoseand othereasilytangled
items,alwayshandleseparately.To
minimizetangling,the useof anet
laundrybagisrecommended.
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