autocloth= washer
model WWA8470V
OPERATINGINSTRUCTIONS
Befcmloperatingyour WWAW,
READ
YOUR‘USEANO CARE BOOK.
hcontainsvaluable information about wt-
ing
and ICWBW, ilatmd~ additives, stain
removal and
IMPORTANT CALJT!ONSFOR
‘THE PERSONAL SAFETY OF THOSE
USINGTHIS APPLIANCE,
SORTAND LOAD
Removefilter pan andMini-BasketTMtub. (The underside
of the lid providesa convenientrestingplacefor the filter
pan.) Do not usethe Mini-Baskettub whendoing regular
loads.[Seepage2 foruseof Mini-Wash@systen%l
AcM sorted #sundryto washbasket.Seeyour Useand Care
Bookfor sortingdetails.
A typical Ml load:
3 doublesheets
5 T-shirts
4 longsleeveshirts
3 pairof trousers
5 bathtowels
7 washcloths
4 standardsizepillowcases
6 handkerchiefs
Clotheslevelshouldbe below
theclothesretainingring,
Replace Filter Pan and add
measuredamountof detergent
as recommendedon detergent
package. Note: Because of
variations in contents, some
granular detergents may be
difficult to dissolve.If thisisa
problem:
After loadingthe clothes,
basketnextto theagitator,or,
put the detergentin the wash
Usealiquiddetergent.
For me of BleachDispenserand FabricSoftener!)ispenser,
seepage4.
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SelectWATER LEVEL.
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Lid mustbeclosedfor washerto operate.Washerwill fil!
but will not agitateorspinwith !id open.
wed WASH WEED.
Meet SWN SPEED.
SelectWASH THwIPEFU$TURE.
SelectRINSE THVWE$?AT!JRE.
Ccddrinsewill beautomaticallyprovidedwhen:
—
C.OMWashisselected,OR,
– PermanentPressCycleisselected.
(Cool-down spray rinse and cold-water deep rinse are
providedto minimizethesettingof wrinkles.)
SMALL – Washerislessthan 1/3 full of clothes.
MEDIUM – Between1/3 and 1/2 full.
LARGE – Between1/2 and2/3 full.
EXTRA LARGE– Over2/3 full.
RESET
– To increaselevel, turn Knobto “Reset”and then
to newlevel.
MINi-BASKET– Seepage2 for useof MINI-WASH system.
AUTOMATIC EXTRA RINSE.
“’YES” providesan automaticseconddeeprinsefollowingthe
REGULAR wash cycle.If EXTRA RINSE is not desired,set
switchto “NO”.
PushCycleSelectorKnob in and turn clockwiseto your
selectedwashcyc!e.Seewashcvcles
.
on page3,
@PullCycleSe?ectorKnobout
to startwasher.
The washcyclesettingcan be changedat any time. Pushin
the CycleSelectorknob to stop the washerandresetto tlw
.
CONTROLS SETTiNGGUIDE
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POLWESTk~KNITS
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COTTONS& LINENS PEiWt4ANEN1’PRESS
SYNTHETICS&BMNDS
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Wortcloihes, ‘“
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Workclothes
dungarees,etc. dungarees,etc.
White or
Bright Hemfyor Normal or
Heavyor
Normal or
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withheavysoil
with norrna?$oiB colorfast
Co!ors
oily soil Light
$Oit
oilysoil
Li~h! $Oit
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Normal .
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RIASt-iSPE~D
Normal
Fdormt.d N–o;mrd
Normal
Normal
Gentle
SPIN
SPEED
Normal
Normal
Normal
Normal Gentle
Gentie
Gentie
~entla
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“W’ASHTEMP.
Hot Ho?or W’arrn
Hot
orWarm Warm Hot Warm–
Warm
WMrn
RINSE
TEMP.
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cold – cold
cold
Cold cold
cold
cold cold
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CYCLE
Regular
Reguiar
Regular Regular PerrnPress
PennPress
Polyester Polyester
Knits
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“*CYCLE ‘-
SELECTORSET’?IFW3
SUM
sh’i
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Min. 14 Min.
10 Min. 10 Min.
8
Min.
5-8 Mirt.
Wash Wash
‘The cooler washsetting$(not MOW 800F./27°C.)will save ener9Y.
**The washtimessuggestedhereapplyto launderinganaverageweight
Seeyour Use
and Care Book for more complete information.
of clothes under
typid homeconditions.You maY find that some
adjustment
in these times is desirable.
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HOW TOUSETHE
WINi=WASH@SYSTEM
‘he Mini-Wash system is especially designed for easy and
conomical laundering of delicate
Ftand-washables and
or small loads (upto
2%lbs. )of regular fabrics- It may be
sed
for articles such as lingerie. ladies hosiery. founda-
on garments,
blouses,
sweaters. socks. shirts, baby
Iorhes. and similar i!ems.
Also. .speciai
articles such
s.canvas tennis shoes and stuffed toys may be washed
I the Mini-Basket tub.
adks hosieryand other easilytangleditemsshouldalways
e washedseparately.To minimize tangling, useof a net
sundryBagisrecommended.
The
MHV1-f3A!XET TUB can be used with the
REGULAR, POLYESTER KfW?3 Or PERM PRESS
CYCLES.
The MINI-BASKET TUB MUST beused with the
MINI-QUICK CYCLE.
fX) NOT USE the MINI-BASKET TUB
With the
SOAK CYCLE.
When using the MINI-BASKET TUB, DC) NOT
wash clothes in the regular basket at the same
time.
Removefilter pan.
Place Mini-Basket tub on agitator.
(Pulling the agitator toward the front of the machine
will provide for easier installation and removal of the
Mini-Basket tub.)
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Load clothes in Mini-Basket tub.
Observe sorting
details in Use and Care Book.
Replace filter pan.
Put % to % cup (60 to 80 ml} detergent in filter pan.
For use of BLEACH and FABRIC SCNTENER, see in-
structionson page4.
Close lid and set controls.
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— WATER LEVEL, set to “Mini- ,,mt,-
=tlaklt-Tt,,tti,
Basket” position.
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— SPEED, TEMPERATURE, and --{
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CYCLE, follow instructions on J
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page 1.
Pull Cycle Selector Knobout to startwasher.
HOW 70 USE THE
MINl=QU#CKT”CYCLE ‘
The Mini-Quick cycle is designed for those small light!y-
soiled loads that you need in a hurry.
Follow the MINI-WASH instructions aboveexcept:
@ Push the Cycle Selector Knob
in and turn clockwise to
“MINI-QUICK” CYCLE.
@ Pull Cycle Selector Knob out
to start washer.Cycle will be completed automaticfdly.
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HAPPENSINEACH CYCLE
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TOTAL CYCLE TIME:
@ Without Extra Rinse:Variesfrom 22 to 36
minutes plusfill timesdependingon selectedwashtime.
@ With Extra Rinse:Variesfrom 35 to 49 minutesplusfill timesdependingon selectedwashtime.
Coo!-downsprayrinseandcoM-waterdeeprinseto minimizethe settingof wrinkles.
CONTINUOUSCOOL4MWN.9RA% RINSE
TOTAL CYCLE TIME:
@ Variesfrom 21 to 24 minutesplusfill timedependingon selectedwashtime.
Acombinationof agitationandsoakfor-more effective polyesterknit laundering.
SPRAY RINSE
TOTAL CYCLETIME:
@ 25 minutesplusfill time.
Forsmall,lightly
soiled loads that you needina hurry.
COO1.OOWNSPRAYRINSE
TOTAL CYCLE TIME:
a- 15minutesplusfill time.
Maybe
used with most
@ Set RINSE TEMP switch to desired soak temperature. NOTE:
soaking aids to loosen
COLD WASH selection
will automatically providea COLD SOAK.
deep[yembeddedsoils
If a WARM SOAK is desired,sat both WASH TEMP and RINSE
or stains.
TEMP switchesto “WARM”.
@ if a HOT SOAK is desired,set WASH TEMP switch to “HOT’”
and turn dial pointer to 10 min. After washerfills and beginsto
agitate,pushin CycleSelectorknob and turn to “START SOAK”.
Pull out Cycle Selector knobto cornp!etethecycle.
Foran
EXTENDED S(3AK .
@ Allow washer to fill and agitate for a few minutes to dissolvesoak-
TOTAL.
CYCLE TIME: 10 minutes
ingagent,then-
pius fill time.
@ Pushin CycleSelectorknob to stop
washer and allow to soak for
as long asdesired.
* After desired soak pericd, pull out Cycle Selector
knob to com-
pletethecycle.
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Do not use
tho MIN843ASKE7 TUB w tie FA8RIC SOFTENER
Ail times are approximate.
!3HYWNSER
With the SoakCycle.
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TOUSETHE
BLEACHDISPENSER
The BleachDispenseris designedfor usewith li-
quid bkmchonly! if you preferto usepowdered
bleach,pour it into the filter pan, h40T into the
bleachdispenser.
e DO NOT overf!ow-Avoid splashing.
Undiluted b!eachwwillcausefabricda-
mage.
~ Pour measuredamount of liquid
b{each directly into the BLEACH
DISPENSER.
@ Maximum recommended amount of iiquid bleach . . .
- Full wash: 1 !/4 cup
(310 ml) liquid
– Smallwash:2/3 cup(170 ml) liquid
- Mini-Wash*:1/4 cup{60 ml) liquid
*NEVER POUR LIQUID BLEACH DIRECT’& ONTO
CLOTHES OR INTO THE MINI-BASKET TUB.
HOW TO USETHE
FABRICSOFTENER
DISPENSER
a Position Fabric Softener Dis-
penseronfilter-pan.
e Pour the manufacturer’s re.
commendedamount of fabric
softenerinto a standardmea-
suringcup.
@
Acid enough water to fill the
cup1/2 full.
e Pour the diluted softener into
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the dispenser.
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e The fabric softener will automatically be dispensedat
the propertime.
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Stoppingthe washerduringthe first spinperiodwil!
causethedispenserto emptytoo soon.
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Forusewith Mini-Washsystem:
@ Useonly one teaspoonof concentratedsofteneror one
tablespoonof diluted softener.
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Do not use the FABRIC SOFTENER DISPENSER
with the MINI-QUICK CYCLE or theSOAK CYCLE.
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Par?No. f41A7449P334
GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY
HOME LAUNDRY PRODUCTS
APPLIANCE PARK
LOIJi SVILLE , KENTUCKY 40225
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[Inulng endeavor at General
EIectrlc. Therefore, specifica.
tions are subject to change
without
notice. A General
Electric Warranty applies to
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