Manuel d'utilisation / d'entretien du produit WA8600R du fabricant GE
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Washer ❑ ! Safe~Instructions ....................3,4 ❑ Operating Instructions, Tips Bleach Dispenser . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Controls Setting Guide .............................8, 9 Cycle Settings .
HELP US HELP YOU... 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 GE Appliances, Appliance Park Louisville, KY 40225 Save time and money.
A WARN~G-To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons when using your appliance, fo~ow basic precautions, including the following: ● Use this appliance only for its intended purpose as described in this Use and Care Book. Q This washer must be properly <:b .
WORTANT S~EH ~STRUCTIONS (continued) ● Keep dl laundry aids (such as detergents, bleaches, fabric sofieners, etc.) out of the reach of children, preferably in a locked cabinet.
WARNING—To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons when using your appliance, read the IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS before operating this appliance. w,le, Le”e/ MEDIUM SMALL . @ . LARGf Wash/Rinse TemD y:;: COLD @ HO1 COLD .
T~S TO HELP YOU SELECT SETTINGS Regular Cycles— For most cottons, linens, and work and play clothes. Longer wash times, plus an extra deep rinse, spray rinse and spin provide thorough washing and detergent removal. Permanent Press Cycle— For loads of synthetic and/or delicate fabrics.
PreWash Cycle— For use when clothes are excessively soiled. Provides an agitated soak and a soak without agitation. followed by agitati(>n and spin. Washer nlust he reset for desired wash cycle. Pe,ma”en(P,e*, — OFF Erf,aciean,”g Soak Cycle— Clothes activate in d soaking agent t’or a short tinle, then the water spins out.
CONTROLS SETTING GUDE Controls Setting Guide for different fabrics and loads Wash Water Temperature Cycle Cycle Setting Load Cottons and Linens Whi(e/Colortas( Bright/Noncolorfast HOI or Warm Warm or .
Bleach Liquid chlorine type. Only non-chlorine” bletich when needed, White or colorfast.” liquid chlorine type. Nonco]orfast,” only non-chlorine bleach when needed. White or colorfast. liquid chlorine type, Noncoiorfast. only non-chlorine bleach when needed.
OPEMT~G ~STRUCTIONS (continued) How to Use the Filter-Flo Pan ● The Filter-Flo pan is the lint . filter. position the Filter-Flo pan on the agitator after loading clothes into the .,<.,,.,,,:. washer. Lint is easily seen ‘:~~’:j~:i::::,:,,::::~$::<::I: and removed after the wash is finished.
If your clothes and household items don’t look clean and fresh after washing, you will probably rewash them.. and that means you’ll waste 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.
HOW TO SORT CLOT~S Sort by Surface Texture LINT PRODUCERS—such as terry toweling and Separate mm . . chenille—give up lint. m m Lint a m Lint a LINT COLLECTORS—such as man-made fibers and %=Producers from ‘~c~llectors napped fabrics like velveteen and corduroy—attract LA LJ lint.
This illustration, with clothes just reaching the Clothes Retaining Ring, shows a proper load. Clothes have ample room to move because they are not packed down, nor wrapped around the agitator. Clothes are loaded dry since wet items are likely to pack down which encourages overloading.
SELECT~G DETERGENTS AND SOAP Products Phosphate- Powdered Detergents ., Non-Phosphate- Powdered Detergents Liquid Detergents Soaps Advantages Perform well in hard or soft water. Wash all types of fabrics well. Can be used in hot, warm, or cold water. Perform satisfactorily in soft or moderately hard water.
Is your water hard’? If it is, and if you use a carbonate type non-phosphate detergent, you will most probably notice limestone* deposits on your clothes and washer surfaces. The hardness of your water and your washing frequency will determine how rapidly the limestone will build up.
How to Partially Restore Clothes Once clothes have developed limestone deposits, they may be partially restored by soaking in a solution of two cups (480 ml) of vinegm in one gallon (3.8 liters) of hot tap water for 15 minutes. USE A PLASTIC CONTAINER.
Before you can decide what to do about hard If your water is SOFT, you have no problem. You water, you need to know if you have it and, if so, can use soap or detergent as you prefer and forget all how hard it is.
OT~R LA~RY PRODUCTS Laundry Product and npe BLEACH Chlorine liquid such as Clorox brand Non-chlorine such as Clorox 2 brand FABRIC SOFTENERS Rinse additive such as Downy Brand Wash additive such as Ra.
1. Try to remove stains as soon as possible. The c Test stain removal product on a hidden inside fresher the stain, the easier it is to remove. seam or on a sample of the material. 2. Before attempting to remove any stain, take ● Avoid use of hot water on unknown stains.
Stain White and Bleachable Fabrics See Controls Setting Guide. Other Washable Fabrics Adhesives (Chewing Gum, etc. ) Rub with ice or immerse in very cold water. Use dul/ too/” fo (tlr<ttillv .v(rape lIflu.s rnu(.h udhe,!i~,e or gum us po,~,sible.
PROBLEM LINT OR RESIDUE ON CLOTHES GREASY OR OILY STAINS ON LAUNDERED GARMENTS GRAYED CLOTHES QUESTIONS? USE THIS PROBLEM SOLVER 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).
THE PROBLEM SOLVER (continued) PROBLEM GRAYED CLOTHES (continued) YELLOWED CLOTHES BLUE OR GRAY COLOR STAINS SHRINKAGE, GENERAL 22 POSSIBLE CAUSE Improper soaking with insufficient detergent.
PROBLEM SHRIN~GE, ~ITS WRW~ING IN PERMANENT PRESS AND “NO-IRON” ITEMS SNAGS, HOLES, TEARS, RIPS OR EXCESSIVE WEAR POSSIBLE CAUSE ● ● ● Relaxation shrinkage can occur in knit fabrics that have been improperly stretched and elongated by the manufacturer.
THE PROBLEM SOLVER (continued) PROBLEM SNAGS, HOLES TEARS, RIPS OR EXCESSIVE WEAR (continued) HEAVILY SOILED AREASsuch as collars and cuffs WASHER WON’T OPERATE WATER TEMPERATURE IS INCORRECT WATER .
PROBLEM I POSSIBLE CAUSE WASHER IS NOISY I ● Make sure washer is level and firm to the floor with rubber foot pads in place and front jam nuts tight. See your Installation Instructions. ● A sharp, distinctive sound will be heard at the end of each spin period as the motor stops and the spin brake inside the transmission “locks in.
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YOUR GE AUTOMATIC CLOTHES WASHER WARRANTY Save proof of original purchase date such as your sales slip or cancelled check to establish warranty period.
Un point important après l'achat de l'appareil (ou même avant l'achat) est de lire le manuel d'utilisation. Nous devons le faire pour quelques raisons simples:
Si vous n'avez pas encore acheté GE WA8600R c'est un bon moment pour vous familiariser avec les données de base sur le produit. Consulter d'abord les pages initiales du manuel d'utilisation, que vous trouverez ci-dessus. Vous devriez y trouver les données techniques les plus importants du GE WA8600R - de cette manière, vous pouvez vérifier si l'équipement répond à vos besoins. Explorant les pages suivantes du manuel d'utilisation GE WA8600R, vous apprendrez toutes les caractéristiques du produit et des informations sur son fonctionnement. Les informations sur le GE WA8600R va certainement vous aider à prendre une décision concernant l'achat.
Dans une situation où vous avez déjà le GE WA8600R, mais vous avez pas encore lu le manuel d'utilisation, vous devez le faire pour les raisons décrites ci-dessus,. Vous saurez alors si vous avez correctement utilisé les fonctions disponibles, et si vous avez commis des erreurs qui peuvent réduire la durée de vie du GE WA8600R.
Cependant, l'un des rôles les plus importants pour l'utilisateur joués par les manuels d'utilisateur est d'aider à résoudre les problèmes concernant le GE WA8600R. Presque toujours, vous y trouverez Troubleshooting, soit les pannes et les défaillances les plus fréquentes de l'apparei GE WA8600R ainsi que les instructions sur la façon de les résoudre. Même si vous ne parvenez pas à résoudre le problème, le manuel d‘utilisation va vous montrer le chemin d'une nouvelle procédure – le contact avec le centre de service à la clientèle ou le service le plus proche.
