Manuel d'utilisation / d'entretien du produit WWA8354V du fabricant GE
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f-“ . . %.- 0 ., 0 How get the best &om Setting the controls for regular wash loads p4 Bleach and Fabric Softener Dispensers p6 Using the Mini-Basket” tub p8 SPOTSCRUBBER Cycle for automatic s.
Help us help you... Contents Read this book carefully. It is intended to help you operate and maintain your new washer properly. Safety Instructions . . . . . . . ...3-4 How to wash regular loads . ...4-5 Write down the model and serial numbers. 1 You’ll find them on a label on the I lower left side near the front.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read all instructions before using this appliance. . . W-G–TO reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons when using your appliance, follow basic precautions, including the following: . Use tm appliance only for its intended purpose as described in this Use and Care Book.
Important Safety Instructions (continued) Q The laundry process can reduce For washer operation the flame retardancy of i%brics. To SAW THESE ● Do not leave washer lid up avoid such a result, the garment during cycle.
,m. ‘+-’” ~ Push Cycle Selector knob in and @ Pull Cycle Selector knob out turn clockwise to your selected to start the washer. If you wish to wash setting. change setting after washer has I started. Dush cycle Selector knob * START into sto~ the w&her and reset to the new position.
When washing regular loads . . . u u How to use the Bleach Dispenser . Use this dispenser with liquid bleach only. 2! you prefer to use powdered bleach, pour it into the wash basket along with your detergent. Do not put powdered bleach into the bleach dispenser.
Ene~y-Sating Tips If your clothes and household items don’t look clean and fresh after washing, you will probably re-wash them . . . and that means you’ll waste energy.
How to use the Mini-Baske~ tub for hand washables Pz!!5z5 ~ical Mini-Basket” tub wash loads ● Small loads of regular fabrics (up to 2% pounds). ● Delicate loads such as lingerie, panty hose, girdles, blouses, sweaters, socks, shirts, baby clothes and other small delicate hand washables.
How to use the Mini-BasketTM tub for items you need in a hurry How to wash a small load of @htly SOkd clothes that you need in a hurry 1. Follow all the steps given on page 8 except for cycle selection. ej–1 I START OFF MI Nl - QUICK CYCLE 2. Push the Cycle Selector knob in and turn it clockwise to the MINI- QUICK Cycle.
How to use the Spotscrubber Cycle for removing stains SPO13CRUBBER Cyck? removes stains and heavy soil automatically The SPO13CRUBBER Cycle uses a high concentration of detergent in about two gallons of water and is designed to remove stains automatically.
—If you prefer to use powdered bleach, pour it into the Mini- Basket tub along with your detergent. DO not put powdered bleach into the bleach dispenser. & Close the washer lid and set the controls as follows: —Select desired Wash/Spin Speed. —Select desired Wash/Rinse Temperatures.
Controls Setting Guide for different fabrics and loads 4% ‘ _ ,4, w Cycle Setting Normal or Light Soil Setting Normal or Light Soil Setting Cycle Wash/Spin Speed Wash Water Temp.
Refer to Garment Manufacturers’ Care Labels -. -— -— Bleach Liquid chlorine type. Only non-chlorine bleach when needed. White or colorfast, liquid chlorine type. Non-colorfast, only non-chlorine bleach when needed. White or colorfast, liquid chlorine type.
Good sorting means better washing Sort by surfhce texture Separati from LINT PRODUCERS– Such as terry toweling and chenille—give up lint. LINT COLLECTORS— such as man-made fibers and napped fabrics like velveteen and corduroy —attract lint. These must be washed separately.
How to load your washer A ● Load clothes dry. ● Take a properly sorted group of clothes and drop them loosely in the wash basket in this order: o Large Items—like sheets. Do not wrap around the agitator. Small Items—like washcloths. Medium Size Items—like towels.
Factors to consider in selecting detergents and soap Products Phosphate- Pbwdered Detergents Non-Phosphat+ Pbwdered Detergents Liquid Detergents Detergents with Built-In Fabric Sofieners soaps Advantages Petiorm well in hard or soft water Wash all types of fabrics well.
The results of continued use of carbonate detergents P <~ ‘--w Is your water hard? If it is, and if washer surfkces, The hardness of (11 or more grains) and if you wash you use a carbonate type n.
How much dete~ent should you use? The use of a sufficient amount If the recommended amount of of detergent is one of the most detergent produces too many suds, important things you can do to switch to a low sudsing detergent make sure your wash comes out brand, and follow instructions on clean.
Hard water-do you have it? Before you can decide what to do about hard water, you need to know if you have it and, if so, how hard it is. ● If you live in a municipal area, contact your water company. ● If you live in a rural area, or in some suburban areas, contact your county agent.
Other laundry products– Laundry Product & ‘lJq)e BLEACH Chlorine Liquid such as Clorox brand Oxygen Powdered such as Clorox 2 brand FABRIC SOFTENERS Rinse additive such as Downy brand Wash Add.
How to remove stains . c . ,, ‘- . SPOISCRUBBER cYC~ shortcut Many stains that have not set into the fabric can be automatically removed in your washer’s SPO13CRUBBER Cycle. (See page 10.) Getting stains out of items that are too big to be laundered in the Mini- Basket tub is more difficult.
—— Stain removal guide Many stains that have not set into the fabric can be automatically 7 ) r ; %A removed in your washer’s SPOISCRU.BER Cjcle.
m Questions? r Use This Problem Solver ‘-’ ~ ~ PROBLEM LINT OR RESIDUE ON CL~HES ~ GREASY OR OILY STAINS ON LAUNDERED GARMENTS POSSIBLE MUSE AND REMEDY . Incorrect sorting of clothes. Separate lint-producers (such as terry towels and chenille) from lint-receivers (such as man-made fkbrics, velveteen, cordu~).
— The Problem Solver (contimwti) PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE AND REMEDY GRAYED ● Insufficient detergent. You may need to increase amount of detergent used if CL(XHES load is larger than normal, if soils are oily or heavier than average, if water level is large or if water is Hard to Extremely Hard.
if::’. .< . . , -, ,“ ‘ -=.4 ‘ PROBLEM P0SSI13LE CAUSE AND REMEDY YELLOWEll Chlorine bleach may yellow some fiibrics- with resin finishes. CL~HES Use oxygen bleach (such as Chlorox 2 brand). Refer to (continued) Garment Manuficturem’ Care Instructions.
.% .abh - . . The Problem Solver (continued) PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE AND REMEDY WRINKLING IN Leaving clothes in dryer a!ler tumbling stops. Remove and hang clothes PERMANENT immediately. PRESS AND “NO-IRON” Too many clothes in dryer. Dry only one washer load at a time.
PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE AND REMEDY SNAGS, HOLES, ● As Permanent” Press garments age they may show fraying at TEARS, RIPS collars and cuffs. This is normal due to weakening of fibers by ‘ OR EXCESSIVE the Permanent Press process. It is not caused by washer.
..--... . The Problem Solver (continued) PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE AND REMEDY WATER WON’T . Make sure drain hose is not kinked, DRAIN ● Top of drain outlet should be less than 8 ft. above floor. WATER LEAKS ● Make sure hose connections are tight at faucets.
I 1 I Care and Cleaning P ., ., L.,’ _______________ USER MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS The tub. The porcelain is self-cleaning. Leave lid open after washing to allow moisture to evaporute. Do not use harsh or gritty cleansers. The exterior. Wipe off any spills of washing compounds.
If You Need Service *) ~- . . ‘ To obtain service, see your warranty on the back page of this book. We’re proud of our service and want you to be pleased. If for some reason you are not happy with the service you receive, here are three steps to follow for further help.
YOUR GENERAL ELECTRIC AUTOMATIC Cl#THES 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 WWA8354V 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 WWA8354V - de cette manière, vous pouvez vérifier si l'équipement répond à vos besoins. Explorant les pages suivantes du manuel d'utilisation GE WWA8354V, vous apprendrez toutes les caractéristiques du produit et des informations sur son fonctionnement. Les informations sur le GE WWA8354V va certainement vous aider à prendre une décision concernant l'achat.
Dans une situation où vous avez déjà le GE WWA8354V, 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 WWA8354V.
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 WWA8354V. Presque toujours, vous y trouverez Troubleshooting, soit les pannes et les défaillances les plus fréquentes de l'apparei GE WWA8354V 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.
