Manuel d'utilisation / d'entretien du produit WWA9890R du fabricant GE
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UseandCareGuidel Washer Safe* Instructions ....................3,4 Operating Instructions, Tips Bleach Dispenser ............................................8 Controls Setting Guide ........................14, 15 Cycle Settings .......................
~LP US ~LP YOU... Read this book carefully. Save time and money. Write down the model It is intended to help you Before you request service . . . and serial numbers. operate and maintain your check the Problem Solver You’ll find them on a label on new washer properly.
WORTANT SAmW ~STRUCTIONS Read d instmctions before wing ttis apptiance. L 1 ● A WARN~&To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons when using your apptiance, follow basic precautions, including the following: ● Use this appliance only for its intended purpose as described in this Use and Care Book.
! ● 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.
HOW TO OPERATE YOUR CLOTHES WASHER w 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.
HOW TO OPERATE YOUR CLOTHES WASHER (continued) Setting the Controls @ Select Options. Use this control if you wish to change the water temperatures that are automatically programmed by the Fabric Care Selections control. NORMAL–Leaves the temperatures as programmed.
Permanent Press Cycles— For loads of synthetic andor deiicate fabrics. A cold water cool-down helps prevent set-in wrinkles in permanent press shirts, blouses, dresses and similar apparel with normal soil.
OPEMTmG ~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 and removed after the wash is finished.
How to Use the Soak Cycle ● Push any Fabric Care Selection button and turn the Cycle Selector knob to SOAK CYCLE. ● Be sure Extra Rinse control is set at OFF.
HOW TO USE THE MINI-BAS~T TUB ~pical Mini-Basket ~b Wash Loads ● Small loads of regular fabrics (up to 21~ pounds) (1. 125 kg). ● 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-Quick Cycle to Wash a Small Load of Lightly Soiled Clothes That You Need in a Hurry 1. Follow all the steps given on opposite page except for cycle selection. 2. Push the Cycle Selector knob 3. Pull Cycle Selector knob to start in and turn it clockwise to the washer.
HOW TO USE THE SPOTSCRUBBER CYCLE FOR REMOVmG STAINS SPOTSCRUBBER Cycle Removes Stains and Heavy Soil Automatically The SPOTSCRUBBER Cycle uses a high concentration Two rinses remove the concentrated deterqent solution. of detergent in about two gallons (7.
6. Add bleach, if desired. Measure carefully and / 7. Add fabric softener, if desired. Place the Fabric Softener Dispenser on the Filter-Flo pan. Pour I pour recommended &_ amount of liquid bleach—about 1/4 cup (60 ml)—directly into the bleach dispenser.
CONTROLS SETTmG G~E Controls Setting Guide for different fabrics and loads Load Fabric Care hgrm Cycle Cycle Setting Cottons and Linens White/Colorfast Brigh~oncolorfast Cottons Colorfast Cottons Non-.
Refer to Garment Manufacturers’ Care Labels -— Bleach -— Liquid chlorine type. Only non-chlorine bleach when needed. White or colorfast, liquid chlorine type. Noncolorfast, only non-chlorine bleach when needed. White or colorfast, liquid chlorine type.
HOW TO SORT CLOTmS Sort by Surface Texture Separate mn m m Lint m Lint % Producers from % Collectors .~ LJ 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.
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 Advanhges 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 moderatel y 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.
LMESTONE BmDm (continued) How to Partially Restore Clothes Once clothes have developed limestone deposits, CAUTIONS: they may be partially restored by soaking in a ● Do not use vinegar soak solution in washer. solution of two cups (480 ml) of vinegar in one The acidic action of the vinegar may damage gallon (3.
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 your water is SO~, you have no problem. You can use soap or detergent as you prefer and forget all ● If you live in a municipal area, contact your about hard water.
OT~R LAU~RY PRODUCTS Laundry Product and Upe 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 R.
SPOTSCRUBBER Cycle Shortcut Many stiins that have not set into the fabric can ● Try to remove stains as soon as possible. The be automatically removed in your washer’s fresher the stain, the easier it is to remove. SPOTSCRUBBER Cycle. (See page 12.
STAm WMOVAL GUmE Many Stains That Have Not Set Into the Fabric Can Be Automatically Removed in Your Washer’s SPOTSCRUBBER Cycle Stain ● Fresh Blood ● Perspiration ● Cosmetics, Grease, Oil ● .
PROBLEM LINT OR RESIDUE ON CLOTHES GREASY OR OILY STAINS 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).
Tm PROBLEM SOLWR PROBLEM GRAYED CLOTHES (continued) YELLOWED CLOTHES BLUE OR GRAY COLOR STANS (continued) POSSIBLE CAUSE ● Washer overloaded. Clothes cannot move freely to loosen and remove soil, causing gray appearance. Follow correct loading procedures for size of load.
PROBLEM SH~~GE, GENERAL SHRIN~GE, ~ITS WR~~ING ~ PERMANENT PRESS AND “NO-IRON” ITEMS SNAGS, HOLES, TEARS, RIPS OR EXCESSIVE WEAR POSSIBLE CAUSE Some fabrics will shrink whether washed in a washer or by hand; others maybe safely washed but will shrink in a dryer.
T~ PROBLEM SOLmR (continued) PROBLEM SNAGS, HOLES, TEARS, WPS OR EXCESSIVE WEAR (continued) HEAVILY SOLED AREAS such as collars and CUffS WASHER WON’T OPERATE WATER TEMPERATURE IS INCORRECT POSSIBLE CAUSE ● Small, unnoticed tears may erdarge during washing process.
PROBLEM WA~R WON’T DRMN WA~R LEAKS WASHER IS NOISY WASHER PAUSES IN CYCLE POSSIBLE CAUSE * Make sure drain hose is not kinked. ● Top of drain outlet should be less than 8 ft. (2.4 m) above floor. ● Make sure hose connections are tight at faucets.
CAm AND CLEANING USER MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS The ~b. The porcelain is self-cleaning. Leave lid open after washing to allow moisture to evaporate. Do not use harsh or gritty cleansers. The Exterior. Wipe off any spills of washing compounds. Wipe or dust with damp cloth.
Wdll Be There With the purchase of your new GE appliance, receive the assurance tiat if vou ever need information or assis~nce - from GE, we’ll be’tiere. Ml you have to do is cdl—toll-free GEAnswer Center@ In-Home Repak Service 88@-GE-cAREs AGE Consumer Service professional will provide expert repair service, .
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 WWA9890R, 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 WWA9890R.
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 WWA9890R. Presque toujours, vous y trouverez Troubleshooting, soit les pannes et les défaillances les plus fréquentes de l'apparei GE WWA9890R 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.
