GE WJSE3110, WCSE3100, WBSE2090, WWSE3160, WCSE4230 User Manual

GE Appliances

WBSE2090
WBXE2070
WCSE3100
WCSE4230
WJSE3110
WWSE3160
EWA2000

Owner’s Manual

Washer

175D1807P311 49-90045 02-00 JR

www.geappliances.com

Safety Information

Important Safety Information . .3

Operating Instructions

Control Panels . . . . . . . . . . . .4–5

Control Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

Loading and Using

the Washer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8, 9

Troubleshooting Tips

Before You Call

For Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10–12

Customer Service

Product Registration . . . . .13, 14

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

Service Telephone

Numbers . . . . . . . . . . .Back Cover

Congratulations!
You Are Now Part of the GE Family.

A Service Partnership.

FOR YOUR RECORDS

Write the model and serial numbers here:

#

#

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

IMPORTANT!

Fill out the Consumer Product Registration Card.

Two easy ways to register your appliance

■ Through the internet at www.geappliances.com

■ Complete and mail the enclosed Product Registration Card

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Operating Instructions Safety InstructionsCustomer Service Troubleshooting Tips

Inside you will find many helpful hints on how to use and maintain your washer properly.
Just a little preventive care on your part can save you a great deal of time and money over
the life of your washer.

READ THIS MANUAL

IF YOU NEED SERVICE

You’ll find many answers to common problems in the

Before You Call For Service

section.

If you review our chart of

Troubleshooting Tips

first, you may not need to call for service at all.

If you do need service, you can relax knowing help is only a phone call away. A list of toll-free
customer service numbers is included in the back section. Or you can always call the GE Answer
Center®,at 800.626.2000, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

■ 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.

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

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 calling, toll-free, the

GE Answer Center

®

,

800.626.2000.

Customer ServiceTroubleshooting TipsOperating InstructionsSafety Instructions

■ 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

■ 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:

Pressing PAUSE 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

■ 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 may need replacement after 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 user-repair
instructions that you understand and have the skills
to carry out.

■ Do not tamper with controls.

WHEN NOT IN USE

Read and follow this Safety Information carefully.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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

About the washer control panel.

Operating Instructions Safety InstructionsCustomer Service Troubleshooting Tips

Quick Start Guide

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Model WBSE2090

Model WBXE2070

Model WCSE3100

• Add detergent

• Add diluted fabric
softener

• Add clothes

• Select load size and
other wash options

• Select wash cycle

• Close lid

• Push

START

NOTE:

When making a selection with any knob, simply point the knob anywhere within the shaded range for that setting.

Customer ServiceTroubleshooting TipsOperating InstructionsSafety Instructions

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Model WCSE4230

Model WJSE3110

Model WWSE3160

Model EWA2000