GE WA8600R, WA8616R A

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. See your Installation Instructions.

● A sharp, distinctive sound will be heard at the end of each spin period as the

motor stops and the spin brake inside the transmission “locks in.” This sound

is normal.

● Heavily unbalanced loads can cause the washer to vibrate excessively during

spin, and may cause it to move from its original position. In extreme cases

(usually occurs when washing a single, heavy item or a small load when water

level is set higher than necessary), the spin basket may strike the outer tub,

creating a loud but harmless noise. To correct, open the lid and redistribute the

load evenly about the wash basket. Close the lid and restart.

WASHER PAUSES

● Washer normally pauses between washing steps... such as between wash and

IN CYCLE

s~in

or between

s~in

and rinse.

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USER MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS

The Tub.

The porcelain is self-cleaning. Leave lid

To Store Washer.

Ask service technician to remove

open after washing to allow moisture to evaporate. water from drain pump and hoses to prevent freezing.

Do not use harsh or gritty cleansers. Do not store the washer where it

will

be exposed

The Exterior.

Wipe off any spills of washing to the weather.

compounds. Wipe or dust with damp cloth. Try

For Long Vacations.

Be sure water supply is shut off

not to hit surface with sharp objects.

at faucets and drain all water from hoses if weather

will be

below

freezing.

How to remove the agitator

To remove the agitator,

— Cap

snap the cap off and remove

—

the screw. Then remove

the

agitator

extender (on

Screw

—

Agitator

Extender

mod~ls

so equipped)

and the agitator.

To replace the agitator,

carefully lower it straight

A(on some models)

— Agitator

),]

down onto the shaft so

that it fits snugly into

{

‘,,>

place. Replace the agitator

extender (on

models

equipped), the screw

“i

—

Shati

and

the cap. (Appearance may vary)

To remove limestone from

Filter-Flo

pan

● Soak

filter

pan in a preheated

160°F.

(71 ‘C.)

solution of half vinegar and half water for 15

minutes. Then brush each side of pan with a stiff

bristle brush while flushing with running water.

CAUTIONS:

● Do not soak in porcelain container. Vinegar

can damage porcelain.

● Do not exceed

180°F.

(82°C.

) or filter pan

may warp.