GE 175D1807P407, S3500 User Manual

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WJSR2070
WCSR2080
WVSR1060

WBXR2090
WBXR3100

S3500

Owner’s Manual

Washers

175D1807P407 49-90144 06-02 JR

Safety Information . . . . . . . 2, 3

Operating Instructions

Control Panels

and Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–7

Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

Loading and Using

the Washer . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9, 10

Troubleshooting Tips

Before You Call

For Service . . . . . . . . . . . . 11–13

Consumer Support

Consumer Support . . Back Cover

Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Write the model and serial
numbers here:

Model # __________________

Serial # __________________

You can find them in the upper
right corner on the back of your
washer.

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Operating Instructions Safety InstructionsConsumer Support Troubleshooting Tips

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.

WARNING!

For your safety, the information in this manual must be followed to minimize the risk of fire
or explosion, electric shock, or to prevent property damage, personal injury, or loss of life.

WATER HEATER SAFETY

Under certain conditions hydrogen gas may be produced in a water heater that has not been used for
two weeks or more. Hydrogen gas can be explosive under these circumstances.

If the hot water has not been used for two weeks or more, prevent the possibility of damage or injury by
turning on all hot water faucets and allowing them to run for several minutes. Do this before using any
electrical appliance which is connected to the hot water system. This simple procedure will allow any
built-up hydrogen gas to escape. Since the gas is flammable, do not smoke or use an open flame or
appliance during this process.

PROPER INSTALLATION

■ Keep the area underneath and around your

appliances free of combustible materials such
as lint, paper, rags, chemicals, etc.

■ Close supervision is necessary if this appliance is

used by or near children. Do not allow children
to play on, with, or inside this or any other
appliance.

YOUR LAUNDRY AREA

This washer must be properly installed and located in accordance with the Installation Instructions
before it is used. If you did not receive an Installation Instructions sheet, you can receive one by visiting
www.GEAppliances.com, or by calling 800.GE.CARES (800.432.2737).

■ Install or store where it will not be exposed to
temperatures below freezing or exposed to
the weather.

■ Properly ground washer to conform with all
governing codes and ordinances. Follow details
in Installation Instructions.

Consumer SupportTroubleshooting TipsOperating InstructionsSafety Instructions

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Use this
appliance
only for its
intended
purpose as
described in
this Owner’s
Manual.

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SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

READ AND FOLLOW THIS SAFETY INFORMATION CAREFULLY.

■ Turn off water faucets to relieve pressure on
hoses and valves and to minimize leakage if
a break or rupture should occur. Check the
condition of the fill hoses; they should be
replaced every 5 years.

■ Before discarding a washer, or removing it
from service, remove the washer lid to prevent
children from hiding inside.

■ Do not attempt to repair or replace any part of
this appliance unless specifically recommended
in this Owner’s Manual, or in published user­repair instructions that you understand and
have the skills to carry out.

■ Do not tamper with controls.

WHEN NOT IN USE

■ Never reach into washer while it is moving.
Wait until the machine has completely stopped
before opening the lid.

■ Do not mix chlorine bleach with ammonia or
acids such as vinegar and/or rust remover.
Mixing different chemicals can produce a toxic
gas which may cause death.

■ Do not wash or dry articles that have been
cleaned in, washed in, soaked in, or spotted with
combustible or explosive substances (such as
wax, oil, paint, gasoline, degreasers, dry-cleaning
solvents, kerosene, etc.) which may ignite or
explode. Do not add these substances to the
wash water. Do not use or place these substances
around your washer or dryer during operation.

■

The laundry process can reduce the flame
retardancy of fabrics. To avoid such a result,
carefully follow the garment manufacturer’s
wash and care instructions.

■ To minimize the possibility of electric shock,
unplug this appliance from the power supply
or disconnect the washer at the household
distribution panel by removing the fuse or
switching off the circuit breaker before
attempting any maintenance or cleaning.
NOTE: Turning the Cycle Selector knob to an
off position does NOT disconnect the appliance
from the power supply.

■ Never attempt to operate this appliance if it is
damaged, malfunctioning, partially disassembled,
or has missing or broken parts, including a
damaged cord or plug.

WHEN USING THE WASHER

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Model WJSR2070

Model WCSR2080

Model WBXR3100

• Add detergent

• Add diluted fabric
softener (on models
with a fabric
softener dispenser)

• Add clothes

• Select load size and
other wash options

• Select wash cycle

• Close lid

• Pull knob

You can locate your model number on the back of your washer.

About the washer control panel.

(models WJSR2070, WCSR2080, WBXR3100 and S3500)

Quick Start Guide

Control settings.

Load Size

Loosely load clothes no higher than the top row of holes in the washer tub. The water level should just cover
the clothes. Adjust the load size accordingly.

Wash/Spin Speed (on some models)

The agitator moves clothes around for a cleaner wash; the basket spins later in the cycle to release water from
the load. The Wash/Spin Speed dial sets the speed of both the agitator and the basket.

Wash Speeds

Use Fast wash speed for cottons, denims, and play clothes.
Use Slow wash speed for delicate and knit items.

Spin Speeds

The Fast spin speed is for durable items.
The Slow spin speed is for delicate items like sweaters and lingerie. Clothes will be less dry than when using
the Fast spin speed.

Temperature

Select the water temperature for the wash and rinse cycles. Always follow fabric manufacturer’s care label or
instructions when laundering.

Wash Cycle

The wash cycle controls the length of the washing process. The chart below will help you match the wash cycle
setting with your clothing.

COTTONS/ For heavy to lightly soiled cottons, household linens, work and play clothes.

WHITES

EASY CARE For wrinkle-free and permanent press items, and knits.

CASUALS A gentler way to clean clothes.

PULSE AGITATE

This cycle agitates and then pauses to soak your clothes, simulating hand washing.

GENTLE The HEAVY cycle has three agitate/pause cycles to clean your heavily soiled items.

The MEDIUM cycle has two agitate/pause cycles, and the LIGHT cycle has one agitate/pause cycle.

The washer will fill with water to the chosen level when the washer is started in any part of the CASUALS cycle.

If the washer is started in the pause/soak portion of the cycle, then the washer will complete this
soak before it begins to agitate. This is normal.

DELICATES For lingerie and special-care fabrics with light to normal soil.

POWER WASH For heavily soiled and heavy-duty fabrics. This cycle provides a longer agitation.

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