GE WWA8810M User manual

Washer
safe~ instructions ....................3. 4
operating instructions, mps
Agitator...........................................................2~
BleachDispenser.........................................l0
ControlsSetting Guide.............................8. 9
CycleSetiings.............................................6. 7
Energy-SavingTips......................................10
FabricSoftenerDispenser.........................lo
Filter-Flo@Pan......................................4,5,11
Mini.BasketwTub..........................................l2
Operatingthe Washer ..............................4. 5
careandcleaning
LimestoneDeposits.............................16. 26
Storage&VacationTips.............................26
Preparation
Detergents,OtherAdditives..............15–19
HardWater ....................................................18
Loadingthe Washer................................4. 14
SortingClothes.............................................13
Stains..............................................................20
Stain RemovalGuide...................................21
~O~SU~~F ~~~W~G~S ...................27
Appliance Registration..................................2
Model and SerialNumbers..........................2
RepairService.................................................2
Warranty ........................................BackCover
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It is intendedto help you operate
and maintainyour new washer
properly.
Keep it handyfor answersto your
questions.
If you don’tunderstandsomething
or need morehelp, write (include
yourphonenumber)
ConsumerAffairs
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AppliancePark
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savetimeandmoney.
Before yourequestservice,..
check theProblemSolversection.
It listscausesof majoroperating
problemsthat you can correct
yourself.
Ifyou receiveda
damagedWaslleraea
Immediatelycontactthedealer (or
builder)that sold you the washer.
*FORYOURSAFETY
Iif
you smellgas:
You’11find themon alabelon the
lower left sidenearthe fro~~t,
These numbersare alsoon the
ConsumerProductOwnership
RegistrationCard thatcame with
your washer.Before sendingin this
card, pleasewrite these numbers
here:
ModelNumber
Serial Number -.
Use these numbersin any
correspondenceor servicecalls
concerningyour washer.
To obtain aSpanishlanguage
version of this book, call
GE Answer Center@
800.626.2000
consumer information service.
Para obtener la versi6n en
espafiolde este manual,
name a
GE Answer Center”,
servicio de informaci6n
para el consumidor,
telefono 800.626.2000.
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‘usethisapplianceoniyforitsintendedpurpose
as described in this Use and Care Book.
3eThiswashermust beproperly
l;gj~.: instiiled andiocatedinaccordance
.with theInstillationInstructions
before it is used. If you did not receive an
installation Instructionssheet with your washer, you
can obtain one by contacting the service location
nearest you.
—ProperlygroundtoCodormtith alI
go~~erningcodesand ordinances.Followdetails
inInstallation Instructionse
—Instailor storewhereit wiIlnotbeexposed
totemperatures below freezingor ex~osed to
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onnect to aproperly rated, protected and sized
power supply circuit to avoid electrical overload.
.--; -Connect to adequate Plumbinz and drain
,
facilities as described ifithe Ins&llation
instructions.
sTurn off water faucets when the washer is not in
use to relieve pressure on hoses and valves, and to
n~ir]imizeleakage if ahose or valve should break
or I“upture.
sW!~endisconnecting this appliance
><$~ PUJ1~JY~~leP~Ugralher ihanthecordto
,4,::f.k~,
#;>< avoiddaInage to [he cord orjunction of
cord and plug. Make sure that the cord
is lLIc;I[cdso that it will not be stepped on, tripped
()~ir or oti]crwisc subjected to damage or stress.
.
eDonotwash ordryarticlesthat
havebeenCiealledin,washedin,
soaked in,orspottedwith
combustibleor explosiveSubstances
(suchaswax,paint,
gasoline, degreasers,dry.
cleaningsolvem@9keroseme9etc.)whichmay
igniteor explode.Donotaddthesesubstancesto
thewashwater.Donotusethesesubstances
aroundyourwasheranWoI-dryerduring
operation.
wARNm&HYDRoGEN GASis
produced by thechemicalaction
within your waterheaterand thegas
canaccumulateinthe water heater andor water
pipesUhotwaterhasnotbeen used foraperiod
oftwoweeks or longer.HYDROGENGASCAN
BE EXPLOSIVEUNDERTmSE
cI~cms~A~cEs. SOtOpreventthe
possibilityof damageorinjury,ifyou havenot
usedhot waterfor two weeksormore9ormove
intoareside~lcein whichthe hot watersystem
nlaynothavebeenusedfor sometime3turnon
all hot waterfaucek md allowthemto runfor
severalminutesbeforeusinganyelectrical
appIiancewhichis connectedtothehot watar
system.This wi~lailowany hydrogengas to
escape.Sincethe gas is flanlmable~do not
smokeor use an open flameorappliance
duringthisprocess.
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*KeepalIlaund~aids(suchas
detergents,bleaches,fabtic
softeners,etc*)outofthersach
Ofchijdren,preferablyinalocked
cabinet.Observeallwmings on
containerlabelstoavoidpersonalinjury.
@Keeptheareaaroundandunderneath
yaurappliancesfreefromthe
accumulationofcombustiblematerials,
suchaslint,paper,rags,chemicals,etc.
~Keeptheflooraroundyourappliancescleanand
drytoreducethepossibilityofslipping.
*Tominitizethepossibtiityofelectric
shock,unp~ugthisappliancesfromthe
.,powersupplybeforeattemptingany
maintenanceorcleaning(excepttheremovaland
cleaningofthelintfilter).
sDo notoperatethisapplianceif’itisdamaged,
malfunctioning,partial]ydisassembled,orhas
missingorbrokenparts,includingadamaged
cord orplug.
*Neverclimbonorstandonthewashertop,
sDonot‘washfiberglassarticlesinyourwasher.
Skinirritationcouldresultfromtheremaining
particlesthatmaybepickedupbyclothing
duringsubsequentwasheruse.
*Thelaundryprocesscanreducethe
flameretardancyoffabrics.Toavoid
sucharesult,thegarment
manufacturer’scareinstructionsshould
befollowedverycarefully.
Forwasheroperation
NOTE:Tming theCycleSeIector oDonotleavewasherlidupduringcycle.Thiswill
hob toanOWpositiondoesNOT stopthewashandspinactionandprevent
disconnecttheappfiancefromthe completionofthecycle.
powersupply.
9Donot Wper titi controls, SAW ~ms~ms~~uc~~o~?
WARNING—TOreducethetisk offire,electricshock,or injury topersons whenusingyour
appliance,readtheIMPORTANTSARETYINSTRUCTIONSbeforeoperatingthisappliance.
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e.3,ddmeasured amountof
de{ergent.See Detergentsand
O[her.4dditivessectionfor
informationon detergentsand
otherlaundryadditives.
@Loadclothesintowashbasket,
be~~g~mefulnottooverload.
Clothesshouldbebelowretaining
ring.See Howto LoadyourWasher
sectionformoreinformation.
~Positionthe Filter-Flopan on the @See How to Use FabricSoftener
agitator.Lint willcollectin the pan Dispensersectionfor more
for easy removalwhen the wash informationon the FabricSoftener
is finished. Dispenser.
NOTE: Do notuse the Filter-Flo ~Forinformationon bleachesand
pan as awash basket.Do not put fabricsofteners,seeOtherLaundry
any items to be washed in the Productsseetion.
Filter-Flopan. ~Closethetid.Washerwillfillbut
~See How to Use Bleach notagitateor spinwiththelidopen.
Dispensersectionfor information
on the Bleach Dispenser.
settingthe controls
Usethe Controls Setting Guide to help you make the
properselections.
@Select Wash/SpinSpeed.
@Select WaterLevel.
ALL: Washeris less than one-thirdfull of clothes.
‘“’r-DIUM:Betweenone-thirdandone-halffull.
LARGE: Between one-half and two-thirdsfull.
EXTRA LARGE: Over two-thirdsfull.
kfINI-BASKET See How to Use the Mini-Basketn’
Tubsection.
If }OUwant to increase level after you’ve made
aselection,turn knob to “RESET” and select
ne~;~level.
@Select WasWrise Temperature.Cold rinse will
be automaticallyprovided with use of l?ermPress and
Pre WashCycles. (An extended cool-down sprayrinse
and cold-water deep rinse are provided to minimize
settingof wrinkles.)
@Select ExtraRinse, if desired.Turningcontrol to
“ON’ will provide asecond deep rinse in the Regular
Cycle. If no Extra Rinse is desired, turn controlto
“~~.,,
@Push Cycle Selectorknob in and turn clockwise to
your selected wash setting.
@Pull Cycle Selector knob
out to start the washer. If you
wish to change setting after
washer has started. ~ush m
Cycle Selector kn~Gin to
stop the washer and reset to ~
the new position. Setting can be changed at any time.

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SELECT
Regularcyeles—
For most cottons,linensand work andplay clothes
with normalsoiling,“ExtraRinse”can be selected,if
desired,as an automaticextensionof theRegular
Cycles (turnExtra Rinseknob to “ON “). Extra Rinse
can also be setas an independentcycle—forexample,
to rinse and spinclothesthathave been in the wash
basketlongerthan normal.
,tiea~ DUV Etira LargoCapacity
agldarcyc/8s FrAaRl#aAOrfp~fi~ PeratBnentPress
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EXTRA DIRTREMOVALbefore going
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For permanentpressloadssuch as shirts,blouses,
dressesand similarwearing apparelwith normal
soiling.An extended cool-downsprayrinse is
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cycle setting
Wmwspin
speed WashWater
Temperature
Load
CottonsandLinens
White/Colorfast
Bright/Noncolorfast Normal/Norma]
Norma~ormal Hotor Warm Warmor Cold Regular Cycles
Regular Cycles Normal or LightSoil Setting Normal or Light Soil Setting
WorkClothes, Dungarees, etc.
Heavy soil Normali’Normal
Normal,Wormal
Extra CleaningCycles Heavy or Normal Setting,
dependingon load size
Normal Setting
Hot
Hotor Warm
Averagesoil
Permanent Press, TreatedCottons,
Blends with Cottons
Heavy or oily soil
Regular Cycles
Normal/Gentle
NormaVGentle
Hot
warm
Extra CIeaningCycles Heavy or Normal Setting,
dependingon load size
Permanent Press Setting
Averageor light soil
Synthetic~-Polyester, Nylon,
Acrylic Knits and WovenFabrics
Sturdy
P.Press &Knits Cycles
Normal/Gentle
Gentle/Gentle
Warm
warm
P.Press& Knits Cycles
P.Press &Knits Cycles
Permanent Press Setting
DeIicates Knits Setting
Knits Setting
Silks, Wools;Blends of Silk
and Wool
Rayon and Acetate
Gentle/Gentle warm P.Press& Knits Cycles
Knits Setting
Gentle/Gentle warm P.Press &Knits Cycles
Down-filled garments, if machine
washing is recommenced Gentle/Gentle Warm P.Press& Knits Cycles
Baby Clothes—-Sturdy,such as
Diapers, Nightgowns, Shirts, Pads,
Sheets, Receiving Blankets, Coveralls
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Baby Clothes-Delicate
Yormal/Normal Hot Regular Cycles Normal or Light Soil Setting,
depending on amount of soil ~-~
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Light soil setting
Blankets—Wool, Part-Wool,
cotton imin. soak then
?ormal/Normal warm Regular Cycles
t31ankets-Synthetic, Electric ;min. soak then
Jormal/Normal Warm Regular Cycles
Curtains—DO NOr MACHINE
WASHFIBERGLASS
Chenile Bedspreads, Robes’K’;
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Cold or Warm
Regular Cycles
Regular Cycles
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RefertoGarment Manufacturers’ careLabels
Liquidchlorine type.
Onlynon-chlorine bleach when needed.
JVhiteor colorfast, liquid chlorinetype.
Non-colorfast,only non-chlorinebleach
~vhenneeded.
\Vhiteor colorfast, liquid chlorine type.
Non-colorfast, only non-chlorinebleach
whenneeded.
Whiteor colorfast, Iiquidchlorine type.
Non-colorfast, only non-chlorinebleach
whenneeded.
A’obleach
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Idom needed. If needed, use only
‘n-chlorine bleach.
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sNobleach
}Vhiteor colorfast, liquid chlorine type.
Only non-chlorine bleach when needed,
‘-i. NObleach
IN(Jbleach
JVhitcor colorfast, liquid chlorine type.
If colorfast is unusuallysoiled, use hot water. Use maximumdetergentrecommendedin
Detergent Guide. Use Extra Cleaning,Large or Small Setting dependingon load size. See
How to Operate YourClothes Washersection. Use Extra Rinse if desired.
Use maximumdetergentrecommendedin Detergent guide.
Small loads reduce wrinkling.Use maximum detergent recommended in Detergent Guide.
Use Extra Cleaning Cycles, See Tips to Help YouSelect Settings section. Use Extra Rinse
if desired.
If unusually soiled, use hot water. Use maximum detergent recommendedin Detergent Guide,
For heavy or oily soil on sturdy garments, use Extra Cleaning, Large or Small Setting
dependingon load size. See How to Operate YourClothes Washersection.
Small loads reduce wrinkling.
WashoIzlyif recommendedby the garment manufacturer. Follow instructions carefully.
Wash in your washer only if recommended by the garment manufacturer.
Washfrequently to fluff up the down and retain the garment’swarmth.Washseparately.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. Wash 2or 3at atime or add towels to balance.
GARMENT MUST BE TUMBLE DRIED.
Youmay prefer 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 or in Mini-
Basket’”tub. See How to Use Mini-BasketNtub swtion.
Fill washer, add detergent and allow to dissolve before addingblanket.Doone blanket at atime.
Pretreat heavily soiled spots with liquid detergent.
~n 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 liquiddetergent.
Vacuumout loose dirt before washing.
If unusually soiled, use Normal/Gentle Wash/Spin Speed.
Wash onlv 2or 3rugs or mats at onc time. Shake before washin~ to remove excess dirt.
.
For nc~v“indigo b~eans, wash at least 3times in very small loads with full water fill.
Je~Ilsneed ample room to move to avoid white lines at c~eases.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.
Tumble on FLUFF (No Heat).
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<. ;()l>lc;lch !Pillows arc inade of different materials-dacron, fiber, foam, polyester, natural feathers and
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!i(Iown.Llany pi]lows can be machine washed, but i?zaizl(factt~rers’care labels )~z1/sIbc,fi)llovi~ed
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ij[.(]rqt~(lly.If ~vashin: is recommended, check pillows for weak seams or holes and me~~dto
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j? Jprcvc~]iescape of fefithersor filling. Fill washer, add detergent and agitate for several rnim.]tes
$to diss(>lvedctergerz[.Add ~~,vopillows at atime to balance load. Use exha large water level.
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Energy-saving Tips
If your clothesand householditemsdon’tlookclean
and fresh after washing$you willprobablyre-wash
them.. and that meansyou’llwasteenergy.
Remember to sortyourclothescarefully,and load
them properly,selectcorrectcycles,use enough
detergentand chooseuwater temperaturewarm
eilo~ighto releaseat~dget rid of soil.
~Use Hot Wash—upto 150°F.—OJZaregularbasis
or?lywhen washing heavilysoiledarticles-such as
work and play clothes.
oUnder normal soilconditions,wash in water above
80°F.(27°C.). This generally meansusing the Warm
Wash temperaturesettingon your washer—
temperaturesapproximately90° to 1IO°F.or hand
comfortable. If you noticethat soilhas accumulated
after several consecutivewashings,use Hot Wash
occasionally,if safe for fabrics.
~Alwaysrinse in Cold Water.The temperatureof the
rinsedoesnot affectcleaning.
QTry to wash less often. Save articlesof the sametype
of fabricuntil you have afull load,
~If you must wash smallerloads, adjustthe amountof
water.Small loads shouldhave lower water levels.
~Washin off-peak utilityhours.Yourlocal utility can
tell you which are the off-peakhours.
~Use Normal Spin Speed to remove more water and
help lessen drying time.The dryer will remove any
wrinklescaused by the Normal Spin.
@Use you Mini-Basket”’tub for very small loads. It
uses less water than the small water level in the big
tub on this washer.Youwill also save on detergent
and energy.
Ho%vtousetheBIeachDispenser
~Use this dispenser LARGE WATERLEVEL—1 %cup(310 ml) liqui
with liquidbleach only. SMALL WATERLEVEL—2/3 cup (170 ml) liquid
If you prefer to use
powdered bleach, pour MINI-13.4SKET tub-1/4 cup (60 ml) liquid
it into the wash basket ~Pour measured amount of liquid bleach directly into
along with your bleach dispenser.
detergent. Do not pour oDo not Overfil!or allow dispenser to overflow,
powdered bleach into Avoid splashing. Undiluted bleach can cause fabric
the bleach dispenser. damage.
@Measure bleach careful1y. Here are some ~Never pour undiluted liquid bleach directly onto
recommended amounts: clothes or into the wash basliet or Mini”Basket tube
How’tousetheFabricsoftenerDispenser
~Position the ~~bric
~,.’
~Do not stop the washer during the first spin. This
Softener Dispenser on [
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will cause the dispenser to empty too soon. ;
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the Fiiter-Flo pan. i.:
When using Fabric Softener Dispenser with the Nlini- ~..
@Pour manu~dcturer’s Basket tub, use one (1) teaspoon (5 ml) of
recommended amount /“
concentrated softener or one (1) tablespoon (15 ml) of \,,
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of fabric softener into diluted softener. \
astandard measuring eDo not use the Fabric Softener DispenseY VJithtl~e
cu~?. soak Cyclee
oA.d.dcnoi~gilwater to QIf the rinse dispenser gets clogged, soak it in a.-’;-’J
fi]~the ~Up1/2 fu~]. solution of 1cup water and 1ct~p.alcol~ol. (
;.L;,)
~Po~Jrtile diluted st]ftener iilio tht dispel?se.r. .
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Howtouse theSaalicycle
““SOAKCYCLE” tul-m,,ulw.nw -1 ~If ahot soakis desired, set the WAS~INSE
.— tenIperatureis
controlledby the Rinse
temperatureswitch.
(Ifawarm soak is
desired,set the
fJrAS~R~~SE
~iVPERATURE
switchto mClmning{
‘bHOT/WAW.”) M1-m”ul.wlum
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TEMPERATUREswitchto “HOT~Am” and turn
the Cycle SelectorKnobto “NONAL” in the
RegularCycle. Start the washer.Afterwasher fills
and beginsto agitate,push in theCycle SelectorKnob
and turn to “SOAK CYCLE.” Pull outthe Cycle
SelectorKnobto completethe cycle.
@For an extended soak allow the washer to fi~land
agitatefor afew minutesto dissolvethe soaking
agent.Then push in the Cycle SelectorKnob to stop
oBe sure “Extra Rinse” controlis turned“0~.” tfiewasher (keep lid close-d)and allowto soak for as
long as desired.After desired soakperiod, pullout the
Cycle SelectorKnob to completethe cycle.
@Do not we the Rabric softenerDispemer or the
Mini-Bmket tub tith the soakCycle.
HowtousetheFilter-FIO@Pan
The Filter-Flopan has two finctions: ~LID FOR T~ M~I-BASKET-After loading
NT FILTER—
tion the Filter-F1o
pan on the agitator
after loading clothes
intothe washer.Lint
is easily seen and
removed after the
wash is finished.
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clothesintheMini-Baskettub,besuretoreplac;the
Filter-Flo pan. ‘Thepan serves as alid to keep the
clothes in the Mini-Baskettub.
NOTE: Do not use the Filter-Flo pan as awash
basket. Do not put any items to be washed in the
Filter-Flopan. Do not place detergentpackets in the
Filter-Flo pan.
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The N4ini-Basket”’ tub,designed forsmall Roadsofregular fabrics
or deBicatehand-washables, Cam be used with any cycleexcept the SOAK Cycle.
~pical Mini-Basketmtub washloads
~$mdl loads of re~lar fabrics (up to 2Yzpounds). Qstufiedtoys.
@Delicate loads such as lingerie,panty hose, girdles, eTentis shoes.
biouses,sweaters,socks,shirts,baby clothesand
other small,delicatehand-washables.
Howtowash asmall load of regtiar fabrics or delicate hand”washabies
1.RemoveFilter-F’lo@
pan.
2.PlaceMini-Basket
tubon agitator.Pullthe
agitatortowardthe front
ofthe machinefor easier
installationandremoval
ofMini-Baskettub.
1?t
3. Put 1/4to 1/3cup (60to 80ml) detergentin the
bottomof theMini-Baskettub.
4. Load clothesin Mini-Baskettub.See How to Sortthe
Clothessectionfor sortinghelp.
5. After loadingclothes
in the Mini-Baskettub,
be sureto replacethe
Filter-Flopan. Thepan
servesas alid to keep
theclothesin the
Mini-Baskettub.
6. Add bleach, if desired.
Measurecarefullyanti
pour recommended
amountof liquid
l)leach—1/4CUP
(6{)ml)----direct1yinto
the bleach dispenser.See
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Flowto Use theBleach Dispenser sectionfor dispenser
usageinstructions.
7.Add fabric softener,ifdesired.Placethefabric
softenerdispenseron theFilter-Hopan.Pour 1
teaspoon(5d) of concentratedsofteneror 1tablespoon
(15ml) of dilutedsoftenerintoastandardmeasuring
cup.Add enoughwaterto fillthecup 1/2full.Pourthe
dilutedsoftenerintothedispenser.SeeHow to Usethe
FabricSoftenerDispenserfordispenserusage
instructions.
8.Closelidand set
controlsasfollows:
—SetWaterLevelto
—Selectdesired SMAU ~
Wash/SpinSpeedand
Wash/RinseTemperature.See How to OperateYour
ClothesWashersection.
—Selectdesiredcycle(~GULAR, PERM P~SS or
~ITS). SeeHow to OperateYourClothesWasher
section.
9. PullCycleSelectorKnob out to stat-twasher.
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LINT PRODUCERS—suchas terry towelingand
chenille—giveup lint.
LINT COLLECTORS—suchas man-madefibersand
nappedfabricslikevelveteenand corduroy—attract
lint. Thesemust be washed separately.
For more informationon lint coBltrol,seeThe
Problem solversection.
sortby fabric kadditionto sorting
Separate toreducelintcollmtion,
ro ro ro it isrecommended
thatfabricsofsimilar
constructionbewashed
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It ~laystoCileekand prepare EXTM CLEANING Soaking can be either acompletely
c~otlnesfor FvasIliilg. special Modern Pabric cycles for separate washing step or a
@[inlpty pockets, billsh out cuffs, Velllovableileavy and oilysoils. preliminary step to acomplete wash
zip zippers, snap snaps, hooks (See Tips to Help YouSelect Setting cycle. For detailed information on
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HOW To~omYOURWASmR
This illustration,with clothesjust
reachingthe Clothes Retainin&
Ring, showsaproper load.Clothes
have ampleroom to movebecause
they are notpacked down,nor
wrapped around the agitator.
Clothesare loaded dry sincewet
items are apt to pack downwhich
encouragesoverloading.This size
load requires afull waterfill.
Whatis tile best size load of
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9Load clothesdry.
~Takeaproperlysortedgroupof
clothesand dropthem looselyin
the wash basketin this order: -.
@Large Items–like sheets.Do
not wrap aroundthe agitator.
@SmallItems–like
washcloths.
@Medium SizeItems–like
towels.
Here is atypicalfull load:
3Double Sheets
clothes—large,medium, or
small? Save time, energy and
detergent by avoiding extrause of
the washer.Try to wash afull load 4Long Sleeve Shirts
of clothes.If you can it is better to 3Boxer Shorts -.
save clothesuntil you have afull I6Standard Pillow Cases .-
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load. If you must wash smaller 5T-shirts .—
loads, save water, energy and 2Pair Trousers
detergentby adjusting the water 3Handkerchiefs
level for the size of the load. See
Operating section.
Toadditem afterthewwherhw Shrted= —
*Turn off the washer. NOTE: Do not use theFilter-Flo NOTE: When washing stockings,
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Filter-No pan. Do notplace minimize tangling, we recommend i_
oAdd any additional articles by detergent packets in theFilter-Flo the use of anet laundry bag.
submerging them next to the .
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agitator.
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th:~tyou pltlrl t{) linedryor drip-dry, use extr:lcare to Use aMedium Water Level for aSmall Load; an r.-~”
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cfo[hes IllLISt}Iave anl~l}e ~001111{}move freely. Aand hang immediately.
Lflcdiumsize Permanent Press load is the l~argcstthat [’:’
~To minimize wrinkling, use the Normal/Gentle or i
~hOLl~d[>~W~Sh~d. ~
Gentle/Gentle Wash/Spin Speed. {,–
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s~~~c~m~DETERGENTSAm SOAP
Phosphate-
Pokvdered Detergents
Nan-Phosphate–
PoM~deredDetergeEfi
Liquid Detergents
.
Advantages
Perform well in hard or softwater,
Washall types of fabricswell.
Can be used in hot,warm, or
cold water.
Perform satisfactorilyin soft
or moderatelyhard water.
In some areas onlynon-phosphate
products are available.
Perform well in soft water.
Offer better performance in
hard water than powdered
non-phosphate types.
Clean 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 availablein some areas,
Generallydo notclean well in
hard water.
May be difficultto dissolve,
especiallyin cold water.
Shouldnot be used in cold water.
Those containingsodium
carbonate as an ingredientmay
cause harmfullimestonedeposits
on clothes and washer when
combined with hard water.
(See Detergentssection.)
May not perform as well as
powdered phosphateproducts
when diluted in wash water.
Generally do not clean well in
medium-hard or hard water.
May combine with water
hardness minerals to form
sticl<ysoap curd.
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Isyour waterhard? If it is, and if you use acarbonatetype non-phosphatedetergent,you will mostprobablynotice
limestone*depositsonyourclothesand washersurfaces.Thehardnessof yourwater andyour washingfrequency
willdeterminehow rapidlythe limestonewillbuildup.If yourwaterisVERYHARD (11or more grains)and if you
washjust afew loadsaweek,you may seelimestonebuildupsinjust afew months.
Althoughlimestone buildupoccursmore rapidly on
cotton,it will eventually affect variousfabrics in the
followingways:
@Gives astiff, harsh, rough feel to fabrics such as
toweling.
oCauses colors to fade and becomedull and dingy.
~Causes graying of fabrics.
oLeaves awhite, powdery residue on dark-colored
items.
~Causesspot-fadingof brightcolorsas aresult of
directcontact with detergent.
~Reduceswrinkle-resistanceof permanentpress
fabrics.
~Destroyseffectivenessof flame-retardantfinisheson
cottonssuch as children’ssleepwear.
~Increasesfabric wear because of the scrubbingaction
between limestonedepositson the fabrics during
washer agitation.
~Unsightly buildup on all washer surfacesexposed to
the wash solution.
aMat-Iike, crusty formations caused by lint adhering to
the sticky limestone deposits.
oIncreased service calls because of limestone deposits
k
in-he pump, recirculation water hoses, filters and other
wa her parts.
~Reduced usefuI life of washer.
Recommendedmethodstoreduce
limestonebtildups
eUse apowdered phosphate detergent or aliquid
detergentif these are available in your area.
@Installahome water softener.This will significantly
reduce limestone buildup.
~Use apackaged non-precipitatingwater softener,
such as Calgon brand with phosphate.
Goodwashingpracticesmay deIay limestonedamagetoClothes
The followingrecommendationswilltemporarilydelay ~Increaseamountof detergent.Seeguideon opposite
thecfftcts of:Iimcstoncon yourclothes.These are pageforrecommendeddetergentamountsin relation to
gener:dlygood washingpracticesand willgive bettel waterhardness.
soi1removal whether or notyou havehard water or use *Increaseuse of bleaches,presoaks,packaged water
c;lrbonatcdetergent. conditioners,prewash soi~and stainremovers to help in
QUse hotter wash water,for example up to !50°F.for removingstubbornsoilsand stains.
cottons.”This also improvesoily-soilremoval. eUsegreatercare in sortingloads.Washvery dirtyloads
@if’you wash in cooler water to saveenergy,usemore separatelyand increase detergentto help keep dirtfrom
dc[ergent[opromote better washing.Also be sure to use redepositingon less soileditems.Washdelicateitems
;JIuL]cI)or]b]eachablefabi.ics.Use hot water whenever separatelyto prevent damage from heavy,s~rdy clothes.
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Howtopartially restoreclothes
Onceclotheshavedevelopeddeposits,theymaybe
partiallyrestoredbysoakinginasolutionof twocupsof
vinegarin onegallonofhottapwaterfor 15minutes.
USEAPLASTICCONTmR. Thenwashclothesin
thewasherusingdete~ent.
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CAUTIONS:
eDo notusevinegarsoaksolutioninwasher.
Theacidicactionof thevinegarmaydarnagethe
porcelain.
@WnegarSOAsolutionmayreducethe
wrinkle-resistanceofpermanentpressfabrics.
oVinegarsoakmaydamagethedyesin somefabrics
HOW WCH DETERGENTSHOmD YOUUSE?
The use of asufficientamountof detergentis one of themost
importantthingsyou can do to make sure your wash comes out clean.
Amount required varies If the recommended amountof
according to: detergentproduces too many suds,
switch to alow sudsingdetergent
brand, and follow instructionson
‘3. Size of load package.
___4. Type of detergent Using too little
5. Washtemperature detergent is a
Usemore detergent if you common cause of
have... w
laundry problems. ~
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Large loads
Greasy or oily soils
Lower wash temperature
Low phosphate detergent
Always measure
detergent in aw
standard measuring cup,
Howtousedetergent—
&anuIar or powdered:
For bestresults, add detergentto
the wash basketbefore loading
clothes.If you load your clothes
first, add detergentnext to the
agitator.
If your detergentdoesn’t dissolve
well, predisso~vethe detergent in
hot water, then pour directly into
the wash basket.
Recommendedamo[~ntofdetergentforaveragesoilload
Water Level Setting
plater Extra Mini
13nrdness L,arge L~rgc Medium Small Basket
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1. Use recommended amount
of detergent for your load and
water hardness as shown in
guide.
2. ?Vhenusingother detergent
types—low and normal suds,
powders,]iquids,non-
phosphatepowders—follow
recommendationson package.
3. For Extra cleaning cj~cle
double tlReamount af
detergent reeomkmemdedin
guide.
d..For hard water Ireatlnellt,
see Iflardv}~aterGL!ide,
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Beforeyou can decide what to do about hard
water,you need to knowif you have it and, if so,
how hard it is.
@If you live in amunicipalarea, contact your
countyagent.
~If you livein arural area, or in some suburbanareas,
contactyourcounty agent.
The answerwill be “youhave ‘somany grains’ per
gallon”and means this:
Oto 3grainsper gallon-SOFT
4to 10grains-HA~
11to 19grains-VERY W
20 grains and over—EXTREMELY ~Am
If you water is SO~, you havenoproblem.Youcan
use soapor detergentas youpreferand forgetall
abouthard water.If you have HARD water—lessthan
10grains—andyouuse phosphatedetergent,you also
haveno problem.
But, if you havemore than ].0grains,you will need to
softenyour waterwith either...
1.An installedwater softenerin yourhome, or
2. The use of apackagedwater softener.
Worinformationon watersofteners, see
Guidebelow.
Addthkmuchwatersoftener tith afti waterlevel
Grainsof 0-10 10-15 15—20 20-25 25—30 over30
hardness E
When using o%
cup %cup %cup 1cup 1cup plus 1tablespoon for every 5grains above
with detergent (60 ml) (120 ml) (160 ml) (240 ml) 30 (240 ml plus 15ml for each extra 5grains)
When using xcup %cup —
3Acup 1cup 1%cups lMcups plus 1tablespoon for every 5grains
with soap (80 ml) (160 ml) (180 ml) (240 ml) (360ml) above 30 (300 ml plus 15ml for each extra 5grains) ‘--:.:- -
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B~EACH
ChlorineLiquid
suchas Clorox brand
iNon-chlorinesuch as
Clorox 2brand
FAB~C SOFTE~RS
Rinse additive such as
Downy Brand
WashAdditive s~lchas
Rain Barrel brand
SANITIZER I
How touse it
Dilute bleach with at least onequart
(0.96liter) water and add after wash
action has started and detergent is
dissolved.
Followpackage directions.
Put bleach into washer with detergent.
Mix recommendedamount with one
cup (240 ml) water and add at start of
rinse cycle.
FollowPackage directions.
Add during wash cycle.
Chlorine Bleach, IUse in case of infection and
such as Clorox brand contagious disease.
See u~der Bleach above.
ATER SOFTENER
{Won-precipitating Followpackage directions.
such as Calgon brand Add at start of wash cycle.
Precipitating such as FO11OWpackage directions.
Borax brand Use with detergent or soap in wash cycle.
SOAKAGENT
Such as Biz brand Follow package directions.
PRETREATING, STAIN
AND SPOT REMOVERS
Such as Spray’n Wash Follow package directions. Treat only
and I<2Rbrands heavily soiled areas. Check garments’
care labels for instructions,
‘1’lN’FSAND DYES
Powdered such os Rit Follow package directions.
and Tintcx brtil]ds NOTE: Tinted garments may not be
colf>rfast.Walshseparately.
specialinstructions
1) Do not pour undiluted liquid chlorine bleach directly into
washer or on dry clothes.
2) Someof today’swashable fabrics shouldnot be chlorine
bleached such as: 100%cotton flame-retardant children’s
sleepwear, silk, wool, mohair, spandex,leather, or non-fast
colors. Dilute bleach before using on any fabric.
3) CheckManufacturers’ Care Labels for special
instructions.
1) Maybe used on all kinds of fabrics.
2) Is most effective in hot water.
1) Helps make clothes fluffy and soft.
2) Reduces static electricity.
3) Use carefully. Toomuch may cause staining on
some clothes.
4) Do not pour directly on clothes.
5) For those recommended for adding to the wash cycle,
such as Rain Barrel brand, follow manufacturer’s
instructions exactly.
Guards against infection by killing most bacteria and
viruses.
Suspends hardness minerals in solution, keeping
water clear.
Combines with water hardness minerals to form precipitate
which gives cloudy or milky appearance to water.
CAUTION: Washer control panels and finishes may be
damaged by some laundry pretreatment soil and stain
remover products if such products are sprayed on or have
direct contact with the washer. Apply these pretreatment
products away from washer. The fabric may then be washed
normally. Damage to your washer caused by pretreatment
products is not covered by your warranty.
Clean washer to avoid discoloration of next load. Go
throughcomplete cycle (5-minute wash) using hot water,
1/2cup (120 ml) detergent, 1cup (240 ml) bleach. Wipe
sxterior parts. Caution: Tinting may discolor plastic in
ivasher.Subsequent washings will reduce discoloration
but may never eliminate it.
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HOW TOmMOVE STANS
1,
Try to removestainsas soonas possible.me ~Test stainremovalproducton ahiddeninsideseam
fresherthe stain,theeasier it is to remove. or orIasampleof the material,
2. Before attemptingto remove any stain,take ~Avoiduse of hot water on unknownstain.It carlset
thesesteps: somestains.
oFind the fabric and the finishin the chart on the 3. Follow stainremoval with athoroughrinsing.
nextpage, and use on~yrecommendedmethods. 4. Washwith recommendedamountof soapor
@Check the care labelinstructionsthat came with detergent.
the garment.
shin RemovaIrent-using chlorineBleachforwhiteandBleachable
Mix 1/4cup (60 ml) chlorinebleach with one gallon (3.8 liter)of cool
water-approximately 80°F.(27°C.)—inasinkor pan. Soak stainedarea
for5minutesand launderin washer.
Fabricse
Thecaseofthe“IntisibIe”stain
Foodor cookingoilson your syntheticgarmentsmay If thesestainsare notcompletelyremovedin the wash,
causestainswhich are virtuaflyinvisibleand which theoily spotsmay pick up dirtfromthe wash water.
you may not noticeasyou put yourclothesintothe Then they will becomeveryvisibleand you may think
washer. theywere causedby the wash cycleitself.
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oncethesespofibecomevisible,howcanyouremovethem?
eRub in undiluted liquid detergent and let stand 30 minutes.
0Re-wash using hottest water the fabtic can stand.
Howcanyoupreventthese“After-You-wash”shins?
Increase the amount of detergent normally used.
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