GE WWA8470V User manual

autocloth= washer
model WWA8470V
OPERATINGINSTRUCTIONS
Befcmloperatingyour WWAW,
READ YOUR‘USEANO CARE BOOK.
hcontainsvaluable information about wt-
ing and ICWBW, ilatmd~ additives, stain
removal and IMPORTANT CALJT!ONSFOR
‘THE PERSONAL SAFETY OF THOSE
USINGTHIS APPLIANCE,
SORTAND LOAD
Removefilter panandMini-BasketTMtub. (The underside
of the lid providesaconvenientrestingplacefor the filter
pan.) Do not usethe Mini-Baskettub whendoing regular
loads.[Seepage2for useof Mini-Wash@systen%l
AcM sorted#sundryto washbasket.Seeyour Useand Care
Bookfor sortingdetails.
AtypicalMl load:
3doublesheets 5T-shirts
4longsleeveshirts 3pairof trousers
5bathtowels 7washcloths
4standardsizepillowcases 6handkerchiefs
Clotheslevelshouldbe below
theclothesretainingring,
Replace Filter Pan and add
measuredamountof detergent
as recommendedon detergent
package. Note: Because of
variations in contents, some
granular detergents may be
difficult to dissolve.If thisisa
problem:
After loadingthe clothes,
basketnextto theagitator,or,
put the detergentin the wash
Usealiquiddetergent.
For me of BleachDispenserand FabricSoftener!)ispenser,
seepage4.
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sCloselid andsetcontrolsasfollows: mSelectWATER LEVEL.
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Lid mustbeclosedfor washerto operate.Washerwill fil!
but will not agitateorspinwith !id open.
wed WASH WEED.
Meet SWN SPEED.
SelectWASH THwIPEFU$TURE.
SelectRINSE THVWE$?AT!JRE.
Ccddrinsewill beautomaticallyprovidedwhen:
—C.OMWashisselected,OR,
–PermanentPressCycleisselected.
(Cool-down spray rinse and cold-water deep rinse are
providedto minimizethesettingof wrinkles.)
SMALL –Washerislessthan 1/3 full of clothes.
MEDIUM –Between1/3 and 1/2 full.
LARGE –Between1/2 and2/3 full.
EXTRA LARGE–Over2/3 full.
RESET –To increaselevel, turn Knobto “Reset”and then
to newlevel.
MINi-BASKET–Seepage2for useof MINI-WASH system.
AUTOMATIC EXTRA RINSE.
“’YES” providesan automatic seconddeeprinsefollowingthe
REGULAR wash cycle.If EXTRA RINSE is not desired,set
switchto “NO”.
PushCycleSelectorKnob in and turn clockwiseto your
selectedwashcyc!e.Seewashcvcles
.
on page3,
@PullCycleSe?ectorKnobout
to startwasher.
The washcyclesettingcan be changedat any time. Pushin
the CycleSelectorknob to stop the washerandresetto tlw

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CONTROLS SETTiNGGUIDE
—. ._.______— ___ —— POLWESTk~KNITS 4
COTTONS&LINENS PEiWt4ANEN1’PRESS SYNTHETICS&BMNDS
—- -..—
Wortcloihes, ‘“ — Workclothes
dungarees,etc. dungarees,etc. White or Bright Hemfyor Normal or Heavyor Normal or
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withheavysoil with norrna?$oiB colorfast Co!ors oily soil Light $Oit oilysoil Li~h! $Oit
————. —- -.—-.. .— -—
Normal .“–– NOmnrd —.——. ..— —.. —..——
RIASt-iSPE~D Normal Fdormt.d N–o;mrd Normal Normal Gentle
SPIN SPEED Normal Normal Normal Normal Gentle Gentie Gentie ~entla
—...—— —.——— —..—- .-
“W’ASHTEMP. Hot Ho?or W’arrn Hot orWarm Warm Hot Warm–Warm WMrn
RINSE TEMP. Icold –cold cold Cold cold cold cold cold
—-
CYCLE Regular Reguiar Regular Regular PerrnPressPennPress Polyester Polyester
Knits Knlt$
m“*CYCLE ‘-
SELECTORSET’?IFW3 SUM sh’i
!7 Min. 14 Min. 10 Min. 10 Min. 8Min. 5-8 Mirt. Wash Wash
‘The cooler washsetting$(not MOW 800F./27°C.)will save ener9Y. **The washtimessuggestedhereapplyto launderinganaverageweight
Seeyour Useand Care Book for more complete information. of clothes under typid homeconditions.You maY find that some
adjustmentin these times is desirable.
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HOW TOUSETHE
WINi=WASH@SYSTEM
‘he Mini-Wash system is especially designed for easy and
conomical laundering of delicate Ftand-washables and
or small loads (up to 2%lbs. )of regular fabrics- It may be
sed for articles such as lingerie. ladies hosiery. founda-
on garments, blouses, sweaters. socks. shirts, baby
Iorhes. and similar i!ems. Also. .speciai articles such
s.canvas tennis shoes and stuffed toys may be washed
Ithe Mini-Basket tub.
adks hosieryand other easilytangleditemsshouldalways
ewashedseparately.To minimize tangling, useof anet
sundryBagisrecommended.
The MHV1-f3A!XET TUB can be used with the
REGULAR, POLYESTER KfW?3 Or PERM PRESS
CYCLES.
The MINI-BASKET TUB MUST beused with the
MINI-QUICK CYCLE.
fX) NOT USE the MINI-BASKET TUB With the
SOAK CYCLE.
When using the MINI-BASKET TUB, DC) NOT
wash clothes in the regular basket at the same
time.
Removefilter pan.
Place Mini-Basket tubon agitator.
(Pulling the agitator toward the front of the machine
will provide for easier installation and removal of the
Mini-Basket tub.) !4
Load clothes in Mini-Basket tub. Observe sorting
details in Use and Care Book.
Replace filter pan.
Put %to %cup (60 to 80 ml} detergent in filter pan.
For use of BLEACH and FABRIC SCNTENER, see in-
structionson page4.
Close lid and set controls.
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—WATER LEVEL, set to “Mini- ,,mt,-
=tlaklt-Tt,,tti,
Basket” position. 4S,.“,
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—SPEED, TEMPERATURE, and --{ @-U71*
CYCLE, follow instructions on JJ
page 1.
Pull Cycle Selector Knobout to startwasher.
HOW 70 USE THE
MINl=QU#CKT”CYCLE ‘
The Mini-Quick cycle is designed for those small light!y-
soiled loads that you need in ahurry.
Follow the MINI-WASH instructions aboveexcept:
@Push the Cycle Selector Knob
in and turn clockwise to
“MINI-QUICK” CYCLE.
@Pull Cycle Selector Knob out
to start washer.Cycle will be completed automaticfdly.
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HAPPENSINEACH CYCLE 1
TOTAL CYCLE TIME:
@Without Extra Rinse:Variesfrom 22 to 36 minutes plusfill timesdependingon selectedwashtime.
@With Extra Rinse:Variesfrom 35 to 49 minutesplusfill timesdependingon selectedwashtime.
Coo!-downsprayrinseandcoM-waterdeeprinseto minimizethe settingof wrinkles.
CONTINUOUSCOOL4MWN.9RA% RINSE
TOTAL CYCLE TIME:
@Variesfrom 21 to 24 minutesplusfill timedependingon selectedwashtime.
Acombinationof agitationandsoakfor-more effective polyesterknit laundering.
SPRAY RINSE
TOTAL CYCLETIME:
@25 minutesplusfill time.
Forsmall,lightly soiled loads that you needinahurry.
COO1.OOWNSPRAYRINSE
TOTAL CYCLE TIME:
a- 15minutesplusfill time.
Maybeused with most @Set RINSE TEMP switch to desired soak temperature. NOTE:
soaking aids to loosen COLD WASHselectionwill automatically provideaCOLD SOAK.
deep[yembeddedsoils If aWARM SOAK is desired,sat both WASH TEMP and RINSE
or stains. TEMP switchesto “WARM”.
@if aHOT SOAK is desired,set WASH TEMP switch to “HOT’”
and turn dial pointer to 10 min. After washerfills and beginsto
agitate,pushin CycleSelectorknob and turn to “START SOAK”.
Pull out Cycle Selector knobto cornp!etethecycle.
Foran EXTENDED S(3AK .
@Allow washer to fill and agitate for afew minutes to dissolvesoak-
TOTAL. CYCLE TIME: 10 minutes ingagent,then-
pius fill time. @Pushin CycleSelectorknob to stop washer and allow to soak for
as long asdesired.
*After desired soak pericd, pull out Cycle Selector knob to com-
pletethecycle.
PDo not use tho MIN843ASKE7 TUB wtie FA8RIC SOFTENER
Ail times are approximate. !3HYWNSERWith the SoakCycle. “m
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gg TOUSETHE
BLEACHDISPENSER
The BleachDispenseris designedfor usewith li-
quid bkmchonly! if you preferto usepowdered
bleach,pour it into the filter pan, h40T into the
bleachdispenser.
eDO NOT overf!ow-Avoid splashing.
Undiluted b!eachwwillcausefabricda-
mage.
~Pour measuredamount of liquid
b{each directly into the BLEACH
DISPENSER.
@Maximum recommended amount of iiquid bleach . . .
-Full wash: 1!/4 cup (310 ml) liquid
–Smallwash:2/3 cup(170 ml) liquid
-Mini-Wash*:1/4 cup {60 ml) liquid
*NEVER POUR LIQUID BLEACH DIRECT’& ONTO
CLOTHES OR INTO THE MINI-BASKET TUB.
HOW TO USETHE
FABRICSOFTENER
DISPENSER
aPosition Fabric Softener Dis-
penseron filter-pan.
ePour the manufacturer’s re.
commendedamount of fabric
softenerinto astandardmea-
suringcup.
@Acid enough water to fill the
cup1/2 full.
ePourthe diluted softener into
r{4
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the dispenser. 1
eThe fabric softener will automatically be dispensedat
the propertime.
IStoppingthe washerduringthe first spinperiodwil!
causethedispenserto empty too soon. I
Forusewith Mini-Washsystem:
@Useonly one teaspoonof concentratedsofteneror one
tablespoonof diluted softener.
IDo not use the FABRIC SOFTENER DISPENSER
with the MINI-QUICK CYCLE or theSOAK CYCLE. I
Par?No. f41A7449P334
GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY
HOME LAUNDRY PRODUCTS
APPLIANCE PARK
LOIJi SVILLE ,KENTUCKY 40225
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