GE Appliances WPSF4170 Owner's Manual

GEAppliances

WPSF4170

. _ PartNo. 175D1807P211,Pub.No.49-9946-I 997

Congratulations!

YouAre Now PartoftheGEFamily.

Welcome to the GE family..
We're proud of our quality

prod,ucts and we are
committed to pro_4ding
dependable seMce. You'll.
see it in this easy-to-use
Owner's Manual and you'll
hem it in the friendly voices

of our customer service
dep:mment.

Best of all, you'll experience
these values each time you
do the laundry. That's
important, because your
new washer will be part of
your family for many years.

And we hope you will be

parr- of ours for a long time

tO come.

We thank you for bu)ing

GE. We appreciate •your

purchase, and hope you
will continue to rely on us;

whenever you need quails/
appliances for your home.

Proof of the original purchase date

is needed to obtain service under

the warranty.

Write themodel andserial

numbershere.

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Youcan find them behind the top edge

-ofthe controlpanel.

GE& You,

A ServicePartnership.

Ask any GEappliance owner and they will
tell you we stand behind our products with

unmatched quality service. However, did
you know that most questions result from

simplE:problems that you can easily fix

yourself in just a few minutes? This

Owner's Manual can tell you how.

ReadthisManual

Inside you u_ll find many
helpful hints on how to use and

maintain yolarwasher properly.

Just a little preventive care on

your pmt cmasave you a great
deal of time and money over the
life of your washer.

ReviewtheSectionon

Troubleshootingtips

You'll find many answers to
common problems here.

If you review,our chart of
Troubleshooting Tips first, you may

not need to call for service at all.

If YouNeedService

If you do need service, you can
relax knowing help is only a
phone call av_,ay.A list of toll-free
customer service numbers is

included in tile back section.
Or call you can always call the

GE Answer Center ®at

800.626.2000, 24 hours a day,
7 days a week.

SafetyInformation....... 4-7

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IMPORTANTSAFETYINFORMATION.

READALLINSTRUCTIONSBEFOREUSING.

WARNING!

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

WATERHEATERSAFETY

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 ,twovceeks or more, prevent
the possibility of damage or injury by aiming 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.

PROPERINSTALLAtiON

This washer must beproperly 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 calling ustoll-free at the

GEAnswer Center_,800.626.2000.

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.

YOURLAUNDRYAREA

m Keep the ;area underneath

and around your appliances
free of combustible materials

such as lint, paper, rags, -
chemicals, etc.

I 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.

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IMPORTANTSAFETYINSTRUCTIONS.
READALLINFORMATIONBEFOREUSING.

WARNING!

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

WHENUSINGTHEWASHER

I Never reach into washer while []

it is moving. Wait until the
machine has completely
stopped before opening

the lid.

i 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 mantffacturer's
wash and care instructions.

!1 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 offthe circuit
breaker before attempting
any maintenance or cleaning.

N01E:Tuming the Cycle
Selector knob to an off

position does NOTdisconnect
the appliance from the
power supply.

[] Never attempt to operate this

appliance if it is damaged,
malfunctiolfing, partially
disassembled, or has missing
or broken parts, including a
damaged cord or plug.

WHENNOTINUSE

[] Turn offwater faucets to

relieve pressure on hoses and

valves and to minimize

leakage ifa break or rupture
should occur. Check the

condition of the fill hoses;
they may need replacement
after 5 years.

B

Before discarding a washer,
or remo_ring 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
publ!shed user-repair

instructions that you
understand and have the

skills to carry out.

[] Do not tamper with conlxols.

REMEMBER...

Yourcontinued health and safety are important to us.

Please read and follow this Safety Information carefully.

We want you to remain ahappy and healthy part of our
GEfamily.

SAVETHESEINSTRUCTIONS

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ControlSettings

LoadSize

The _¢ater level should just cover the clothes. Adjust the
load size accordingly. Loosely!oad clothes no higher than
the top row of holes in the washer tub.

FabricCare

Select the water temperature for the wash and rinse cycles.
Always follow fabric manufacturer's care label or

instructions when laundering. Follow the water

temperature guide on washer lid.

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