GE wwa7690s Manual Do Utilizador

 INSTRUCTIONS

(continued)

 models 

equipped)

Use this dispenser with liquid bleach only. If you

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Pour measured amount of liquid bleach directly into

prefer to use powdered bleach, pour it into the

bleach dispenser.

wash basket along with your detergent. Do not

 

pour powdered bleach into the bleach dispenser.

 Do not overfill or allow dispenser to overflow. Avoid

splashing. Undiluted bleach can cause fabric damage.

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Measure bleach carefully. See manufacturer’s

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instructions.

(on models 

equipped)

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Position the Fabric Softener

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The fabric softener will automatically be dispensed

Dispenser on the agitator.

at the proper time.

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Pour manufacturer’s recommended

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amount of fabric softener into a

This will cause the dispenser to empty too soon.

one cup (240 ml) measuring cup.

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Add enough water to fill the cup 1/2 full.

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Pour the diluted softener into the dispenser.

 If the dispenser gets clogged, soak it in a solution of

one cup (240 ml) water and one cup (240 ml) alcohol.

 (on models so equipped)

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Soak: Turn the cycle selector to soak. Start the

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NOTE:  For an extended soak,  allow the washer

washer. Add pre-measured detergent or soak product;

to 

 and agitate for a few minutes to dissolve the

add clothes.

soaking agent. Then push in the Cycle Selector knob
to stop the washer (keep lid closed) and allow to soak
for as 

 as desired. After desired soak period, pull

out the Cycle Selector knob to complete the 

(on 

 so equipped)

In the Auto Soak cycle the washer 

 agitates and

 Extra Cleaning with Auto Soak: Set the Cycle

it soaks for the time you selected. It automatically

Selector knob for soak time desired in Extra Cleaning

advances into the next cycle.

cycle. Start the washer. The washer will agitate, soak

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PreWash with Auto Soak: Set the cycle selector

and automatically advance into Extra Cleaning.

for soak time desired in the PreWash cycle. Start the
washer. The washer will agitate, soak and automatically
advance into PreWash.

ENERGY-SAVING 

If your clothes and household items don’t look clean and

fresh after washing, you will probably rewash them.. and
that means you’ll waste energy. Remember to sort your
clothes carefully, and load them properly, select correct
cycles, use enough detergent and 

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Try to wash less often. Save articles of the

same type of” fabric until you have a full 

10

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If you must wash smaller loads, adjust the amount

of water. Small loads should have lower water levels

 Always rinse in cold water. The temperature of

the rinse does not affect cleaning.

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Wash in off-peak utility hours. Your 

 utility

can tell you which are the off-peak hours.

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Use your washer’s Normal Spin. This will remove

more water during spin, which will shorten drying
cycle to save more energy.