Manuel d'utilisation / d'entretien du produit WWA8849R du fabricant GE
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Washer Safe~ Instructions ....................3, 4 ❑ ● Operating Instructions, Tips Bleach Dispenser . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Controls Setting Guide .............,...............8, 9 Cycle Setiings.
~LP US ~LP 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) Save time and money.
A WARNING—To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons when using your appliance, follow basic precautions, including the following: ● Use this appliance only for its intended purpose as described in this Use and Care Book. @ “ This washer must be properly ‘Q.
❑ ! ● WORTANT SAFETY ~STRUCTIONS (continued) Keep all laundry aids (such as detergents, bleaches, fabric softeners, etc.) out of the reach of children, preferably in a locked cabinet. Observe all warnings on container labels to avoid personal injury.
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. I Was@pin Speed V@riable Wafer tevel WasMinse Temp. Pemanent Prass . . . . . .
TWS 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. Md Regular Cvcles So.kc”c!e .:6 U6:L Permanen lIGHISOIL .
Soak Cycle Clothes activate in a soaking agent for a short time, then the water spins out. Washer turns off at end of Soak Cycle—must be reset for desired wash cycle. 1 1 I I . . . . . . . I Regu/.r , ‘uR’;” ‘e’m’n’l Mini-Quick Cycle Provides a complete wash cycle in a very short time.
CONTROLS SETTmG GUDE Controls Setting Guide for different fabrics and loads WasMSpin Speed Wash Water Tem~erature* Load Cycle Cycle Setting Cottons and Linens White/Colorfast BrighUNoncolorfast Work Clothes, etc.
Refer to Garment Manufacturers’ Care Labels I Bleach Liquid chlorine type. Only non-chlorine bletich when needed. White or coloriast, liquid chlorine type. Noncolorftist, only non-chlorine bleach when needed. White or colorfas{, liquid chlorine type.
OPEMT~G ~STRUCTIONS (continued) How to Use the Filter-Flo Pan ● The Filter-FIO pan is the lint . filter. Position the Filter-Flo pan on the agitator after loading clothes into the ;,..:..:. ~ =:~.-... washer. Lint is easily seen and removed after the wash is finished.
~pical Mini-Basket ~b Wash Loads ● Small loads of regular fabrics (up to 2k pounds) “ Stuffed toys. (1 .125 kg). ● Tennis shoes. ● Delicate loads such as lingerie, panty hose, girdles, blouses, sweaters, socks, shirts, baby clothes and other small, delicate hand-washables.
w OPERATmG ~STRUCTIONS (continued) How to Use the Mini-Quick Cycle The MINI-QUICK cycle is a 1. Follow steps 1 through 9 short cycle, intended to wash on previous page except small loads of lightly soiled for cycle selection. clothes you need in a hurry.
Sort by Surface Texture LINT PRODUCERS—such as terry toweling and Separate 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. For more information on lint control, see The Problem Solver section.
HOW TO LOAD YOUR WASHER 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.
Products Phosphate- Powdered Detergents Non-Phosphate– Powdered Detergents Liquid Detergents 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, [n some areas only non-phosphate products are available.
T~ RES~TS OF CONT~ED USE OF CA~ONATE DETERGENTS 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 vinegar in one gallon (3.8 liters) of hot tap water for 15 minutes. USE A PLAS~C CONTAINER.
~RD WATER—DO YOU ~VE 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.
Laundry Product and ~pe 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 Rain Barrel brand SANI.
HOW TO ~MOVE STAINS 1. Try to remove stains as soon as possible. The ● 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. U.$e dull tool to carefully scrape off a.r much adhe.~ive or gum a.~ po.s.~ible Sponge with a safe dry cleaning fluid, * then launder.
A r ● ● 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).
PROBLEM GRAYED CLOTHES (continued) YELLOWED CLOTHES BLUE OR GRAY COLOR STANS SHRINKAGE, GENERAL POSSIBLE CAUSE ● Improper soaking with insufficient detergent. Usurdly a 30-rninute soak is sufficient. However, when using extended soaks for heavily soiled garments, you may need to use twice the recommended amount of detergent.
PROBLEM SHRINKAGE, KNITS WRINKLING IN PERMANENT PRESS AND “NO-IRON” ITEMS SNAGS, HOLES, TEARS, RIPS OR EXCESSIVE WEAR THE PROBLEM SOL~R (continued) POSSIBLE CAUSE ● Relaxation shrinkage can occur in knit fabrics that have been improperly stretched and elongated by the manufacturer.
PROBLEM SNAGS, HOLES TEARS, RIPS OR EXCESSIVE WEAR (continued) HEAVILY SOILED AREAS such as collars and cuffs WASHER WON’T OPERATE WATER TEMPERATURE IS INCORRECT WATER WON’T DRAIN WATER LEAKS POSSIBLE CAUSE ● Chemicals such as hair bleach, dye, permanent wave solutions, battery acids and toilet bowl cleaners may cause fabric holes.
Tm PROBLEM SOLVER (continued) I PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE WASHER IS NOISY ● Make sure washer is level and firm to the floor with rubber foot pads in place and front jam nuts tight.
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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.
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Dans une situation où vous avez déjà le GE WWA8849R, 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 WWA8849R.
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