GE WA8620S - Manual

Press & -.-”, Setting the Controls — Controls and features will vary from model to model Use the Suggested Fabric and Cycle Settings guide to help you make the proper selections. Select a Fabric Care program or Wash Spin Speed. I Automatically Programmed I I I I Wash Spin Wash Rinse Fabric Care ...

(continued) Sorting and Loading ● Sort clothes carefully by fabric type, weight, color ● See Bleach and Fabric Softener Dispenser sections and amount of soil, according to instructions in How for instructions in their uses (on models so equipped). to Sort Clothes section. ● For information on how to...

Cycle Suggested Permanent Press & Knits Regular Extra Cleaning & Auto Soak Special Instructions *Down-filled garments **Pillows ***Blankets For Clothes such as: ● Synthetics ● Permanent press, treated cottons, blends with cottons ● Down-filled garments, machine washing is recommended* ● Pill...

(continued) End (on models so equipped) (Operates with any cycle.) The signal control can be set at OFF, MED or LOUD,depending on the desired sound The signal will sound just before the end of the cycle to remind you to remove the clothes to avoid excess wrinkling before drying. To stop the signal s...

H OW Use the Soak (on models so equipped) ● Soak: Turn the Cycle Selector knob to soak. Start ● NOTE: For an extended soak, allow the washer the washer. pre-measured detergent or soak to and agitate for a few minutes to dissolve the product; add clothes. soaking agent. Then push in the Cycle Selecto...

HOW TO USE THE SYSTEM models so equipped) HANDWASH System Wash Loads ● Small loads of regular fabrics ● Delicate loads such as lingerie, panty hose, girdles, (up to 2 pounds) (.9 kg). blouses, sweaters, socks, shirts, baby clothes and other small, delicate How to Wash a Small Load of Regular Fabrics...

Sort by Surface Texture Separate LINT PRODUCERS—such as terry toweling andchenille—give up lint. LINT COLLECTORS—such as man-made fibers andnapped fabrics like velveteen and corduroy—attractlint. These must be washed separately. For more information on lint control, see The Problem Solver section. S...

HOW TO LOAD YOUR This illustration, with clothes justreaching the Clothes Retaining Ring, shows a proper load. Clothes have ample room to move becausethey are not packed down, norwrapped around the agitator.Clothes are loaded dry since wet items are likely to pack down which encourages overloading. ...

The use of a sufficient amount of detergent is one of the most important things you do to make sure your wash comes out clean. Always follow the detergent manufacturer’s recommended amount. Amount required variesaccording to: 1. Water hardness 2. Amount of soil 3. Size of 4. Type of detergent5. Wash...

PRODUCTS LaundryProduct and BLEACH Chlorine liquid such as brand Non-chlorine such as 2 brand FABRIC SOFTENERS Rinse additive such as Downy brand SANITIZER Chlorine bleach such as brand WATER SOFTENER Non-precipitating such as brand Precipitating such asBorax brand SOAK AGENT Such as brand PRE-TREAT...

Stain Adhesives (Chewing Gum, etc.) Antiperspirants,Deodorants Blood Chocolate, Cream, Ice and Milk Cosmetics: Eye Shadow, Lipstick, Mascara, Liquid Pancake Makeup, Rouge, Powder; Crayon; Grease, Oil, Tar, Cod Liver Oil Fresh Fruit, Fruit Juices, Wine, Vegetables or Food Grass, Foliage, Flowers, Mil...

PROBLEM LINT OR RESIDUEON CLOTHES GREASY OR OILYSTAINS ON LAUNDERED GARMENTS GRAYED CLOTHES POSSIBLE CAUSE ● Incorrect sorting of clothes. Separate lint producers (such as terry towels and chenille) from lint receivers (such as man-made fabrics, velveteen, corduroy). ● Washing too long, especially f...

THE PROBLEM SOLVER (continued) PROBLEM GRAYED CLOTHES(continued) YELLOWED CLOTHES BLUE OR GRAY COLOR STAINS SHRINKAGE, GENERAL POSSIBLE CAUSE ● Improper soaking with insufficient detergent. Usually a 30-minute soak is sufficient. However, when using extended soaks for heavily soiled garments, you ma...

PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SHRINKAGE, ● Relaxation shrinkage can occur in knit fabrics that have improperly stretched KNITS and elongated by the manufacturer. When this occurs, garment may be pressed back WRINKLING IN PERMANENT PRESS AND “NO-IRON”ITEMS SNAGS, HOLES, TEARS, RIPS OREXCESSIVE WEAR into sha...

PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE WATER LEAKS ● sure hose connections are tight at faucets. ● Make sure end of drain hose is inserted in and secured to facility. WASHER IS NOISY I ● Make sure washer is level and firm to the floor with rubber footpads in place and front jam nuts tight. See your Installation Ins...

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