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- Page 1 This Owner's Manual is provided and hosted by Appliance Factory Parts. GE WWA9890RBL Owner's Manual Shop genuine replacement parts for GE WWA9890RBL Find Your GE Washer Parts - Select From 4591 Models -------- Manual continues below --------...
- Page 2 Washer Problem Solver..,....25-29 Safe* Instructions ....3,4 More questions ?...call GE Answer Center@ 800.626.2000 Operating Instructions, Tips Bleach Dispenser ..........8 Preparation Controls Setting Guide ......14, 15 Detergents, Other Additives ....18-22 Cycle Settings ..........6, 7...
- Page 3 To obtain a Spanish language Serial Number version of this book, call Use these numbers in any GE Answer Center@ GE Answer Center@, servicio de correspondence or service 800.626.2000 calls concerning your washer. consumer information service. the risk of fire or explosion or to prevent property damage, persoti i~ury or loss of Me.
- Page 4 GE Answer Center”, 8N.626.2W. can accumulate in the water heater antior water —Properly ground to conform with dl pipes if hot water has not been used for a period governing codes and ordinances.
- Page 5 (continued) . Keep all laundry aids (such as Do not operate this appliance if it is damaged, detergents, bleaches, fabric softeners, malfunctioning, partially disassembled, or has etc.) out of the reach of children, missing or broken parts, including a damaged preferably in a locked cabinet.
- Page 6 HOW TO OPERATE YOUR CLOTHES WASHER 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. Sorting and Loading Do not use the Filter-Flo pan Add measured amount of Sort clothes carefully by fabric detergent.
- Page 7 HOW TO OPERATE YOUR CLOTHES WASHER (continued) Setting the Controls Leave SPOTSCRUBBER control at the double square in and turn clockwise to Use this control if you wish to position. your selected wash setting. change the water temperatures that are automatically programmed by Select Extra Rinse, Rinse the Fabric Care Selections control.
- Page 8 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. ‘ // — Knits Cycle A combination of agitation and soak provides effective Permanent Press polyester knits laundering.
- Page 9 (continued) to Use the Filter-Flo Pan The Filter-Flo pan is the lint . NOTE: Do not use the Filter-Flo pan as a wash basket. Do not put items to be washed in the pan on the agitator after Filter-Flo pan. Do not place detergent packets .,: .
- Page 10 How to Use the Soak Cycle Push any Fabric Care Selection button and Fabric Care Selection button and turn the Cycle turn the Cycle Selector Selector knob to NORMAL in the Regular Cycle. knob to SOAK CYCLE. Be sure Extra Rinse agitate, push in the Cycle Selector knob and turn control is set at OFF.
- Page 11 HOW TO USE THE MINI-BAS~T TUB Small loads of regular fabrics (up to 21\~ 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. to Wash a Small Load of Regular Fabrics or Delicate Hand-Washables 1.
- Page 12 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 2. Push the Cycle Selector knob 3. Pull Cycle Selector knob to start opposite page except for cycle in and turn it clockwise to the washer.
- Page 13 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. is designed to remove stains automatically. Many stains that have not set into Chances are Step 1 will remove If the stain remains after the fabric can be automatically...
- Page 14 6. Add bleach, if desired. 7. Add fabric softener, if desired. Place the Fabric Measure carefully and Softener Dispenser on the Filter-Flo pan. Pour I pour recommended teaspoon (5 ml) of concentrated softener or 1 amount of liquid tablespoon (15 ml) of diluted softener into a bleach—about 1/4 cup standard measuring cup.
- Page 15 CONTROLS SETTmG G~E Controls Setting Guide for different fabrics and loads Load Fabric Care hgrm Cycle Cycle Setting Cottons and Linens White/Colorfast Cottons Colorfast Regular Cycles Normal or Light Soil Settin Cottons Non-Colorfast Regular Cycles Normal or Light Soil Settin Work Clothes Heavy soil Cottons Colorfast...
- Page 16 Refer to Garment Manufacturers’ Care Labels Bleach Special Instructions Liquid chlorine type. If colorfast is unusually soiled, use hot water. Use maximum detergent recommended in Only non-chlorine bleach when needed. White or colorfast, liquid chlorine type. Use maximum detergent recommended in Detergent Guide, Noncolorfast, only non-chlorine bleach when needed.
- Page 17 HOW TO SORT CLOTmS Sort by Surface Texture LINT PRODUCERS—such as terry toweling and Separate chenille—give up lint. Lint Lint LINT COLLECTORS—such as man-made fibers and from % Collectors napped fabrics like velveteen and corduroy—attract lint. These must be washed separately. For more information on lint control, see The Problem Solver section.
- Page 18 Load clothes dry. This illustration, with clothes just reaching the Clothes Retaining Ring, shows a proper load. Clothes clothes and drop them loosely in have ample room to move because the wash basket in this order: they are not packed down, nor wrapped around the agitator.
- Page 19 Products Disadvantages Perform well in hard or soft water. Are not available in some areas. Powdered Detergents Wash all types of fabrics well. Can be used in hot, warm, or cold water. Non-Phosphate- Perform satisfactorily in soft Generally do not clean well in Powdered Detergents or moderatel hard water.
- Page 20 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. If your water is VERY HARD (11 or more grains) and if you wash just a few loads a week, you may see limestone buildup in just a few months.
- Page 21 (240 ml) (240 mI) (180 ml) (120 ml) (30 ml) (120 ml) 3. For hard water treatment, 1 cup 1/2 cup 1/2 cup see Hard Water Guide. (240 ml) (180 ml) (120 ml) (120 ml) (120 ml) concentrated ‘-’o ‘rains Powder ~pe LIQUID O-10 Grains FOLLOW PAC~GE DIRECTIONS...
- Page 22 Before you can decide what to do about hard water, you need to know if you have it and, if so, If your water is SO~, you have no problem. You can how hard it is. use soap or detergent as you prefer and forget all If you live in a municipal area, contact your about hard water.
- Page 23 Laundry Product and Upe How to Use It Special Instructions BLEACH Chlorine liquid Dilute bleach with at least one quart 1) Do not pour undiluted liquid chlorine bleach such as Clorox brand directly into washer or on dry clothes. action has started and detergent is 2) Some of today’s washable fabrics should not be chlorine dissolved.
- Page 24 SPOTSCRUBBER Cycle Shortcut Try to remove stains as soon as possible. The Many stiins that have not set into the fabric can fresher the stain, the easier it is to remove. be automatically removed in your washer’s SPOTSCRUBBER Cycle. (See page Before attempting to remove any stain, check the care label instructions that came with the garment.
- Page 25 Many Stains That Have Not Set Into the Fabric Can Be Automatically Removed in Your Washer’s SPOTSCRUBBER Cycle Stain Fresh Blood Launder with the using the hottest water the fabric can stand and the recommended SPOTSCRUBBER Cycle, Perspiration amount of detergent. Cosmetics, Grease, Oil If the stain remains—and if the stained afiicle is white or bleachable—wash it again with the...
- Page 26 PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE LINT OR RESIDUE Incorrect sorting of clothes. Separate lint producers (such as terry towels and chenille) from lint receivers (such as man-made fabrics, velveteen, corduroy). ON CLOTHES Washing too long, especially for smaller loads. For normal soil, wash one minute per pound of dry clothes.
- Page 27 (continued) PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE GRAYED CLOTHES Washer overloaded. Clothes cannot move freely to loosen and remove soil, causing (continued) gray appearance. Follow correct loading procedures for size of load. Improper soaking with insufficient detergent. Usually a 30-minute soak is sufficient, However, when using extended soaks for heavily soiled garments, you may need to use twice the recommended amount of detergent.
- Page 28 POSSIBLE CAUSE PROBLEM Some fabrics will shrink whether washed in a washer or by hand; others maybe safely GENERAL washed but will shrink in a dryer. Follow Garment Manufacturer’s Care Instructions exactly. If in doubt, do not machine wash or dry. Relaxation shrinkage can occur in knit fabrics that have been improperly stretched and elongated by the manufacturer.
- Page 29 (continued) PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SNAGS, HOLES, Small, unnoticed tears may erdarge during washing process. Check garments before TEARS, WPS OR washing and mend dl rips and tears. EXCESSIVE WEAR Chemicals such as hair bleach, dye, permanent wave solutions, battery acids and (continued) toilet bowl cleaners may cause fabric holes.
- Page 30 Close the lid and restart. Washer norrrudly pauses between washing steps. ..such as between wash and spin or WASHER PAUSES between s~in and rinse. IN CYCLE If you need more help.. call, toll free GE Answer Center@ 800.626.2000 consumer information service...
- Page 31 USER MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS The ~b. To Store Washer. The porcelain is self-cleaning. Leave lid open after from drain pump and hoses to prevent freezing. washing to allow moisture to evaporate. Do not use harsh or gritty cleansers. Do not store the washer where it will be exposed The Exterior.
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- Page 33 To know what your legal rights are in your state, consult your local or state consumer affairs office or your state’s Attorney General. Warrantor: General Electric Company If further help is needed concerning this warranty, write: Manager—Consumer Affairs, GE Appliances, Louisville, KY 40225 This book is printed on recycled pape[ Part No. 113 DW97P308...