GE S5200E6WW, S5200E1WW, S2100E7WW, S2100E6WW, S2100E4WW Owner’s Manual
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Safety Information ........... 2,3
Operating Instructions
Control Panels and Settings
for models S2100 and $3700 ...... 4, 5
Control Panel and Settings
for model $5200 .................. 6, 7
Control Panels and Settings
for model S8000 ................. 8-13
Features ........................ 13,14
Loading and Using
the Washer ..................... 15, 16
Troubleshooting Tips
Before You Call
For Service ..................... 17-20
Consumer Support
Consumer Support ........ Back Cover
Warrantg .......................... 23
52100
$5700
55200
58000
ENERGYSTAR
As an ENERGYSTAR®partner,
GEhas determined that this
product meets the ENERGYSTAR®
guidelines for energy efficiency.
Write the model and serial
numbers here:
Model #
Serial #
Youcan find them inthe upper
right corner on the back of gour
washen
175D1807P516 49-90248 11-05 JR
IMPORTANTSAFETYINFORMATION.
READALLINSTRUCTIONSBEFOREUSING.
--^WARNING,IForyoursafe_theinformationinthismanualmustbefollowedtominimizetheriskoffire
or explosion, electric shock, or to prevent property damage, personal injury, or loss of fife.
WATERHEATERSAFETY
Under certain conditions hydrogen gas maybe produced in a water heater that has not been used for
two weeks or more. Hydrogen gas can be explosive under these circumstances.
If the hot water has not been used fi)r two _eks or more, prevent the possibility of damage or iqjm T by
turning on all hot water fimcets and allowing them to mn fi)r several minutes. Do this befi)re using any
electrical appliance which is connected to the hot water system. This simple procedure will allow any
built-up hydrogen gas to escape. Since the gas is flammable, do not smoke or use an open flame or
appliance during this process.
PROPERINSTALLATION
This washer must be properly installed and located in accordance with the Installation Instructions
before iris used. If you did not receive an Installation Instructions sheet, you can receive one by visiting
ge.com or by calling 81_.G£CARE$ (800.432.2737).
• Install or st()re where it will not be exposed
to temperatures below fl'eezing or exposed to
the weather, which could cause pei_nanent
damage and im'alidate the _m'ant)
• Properly ground washer to confi)rm with all
goxeming codes and ordinances, Foll(m details
in Installation Instructions,
YOURLAUNDRYAREA
• Keep the area underneath and around _our,
appliances fl'ee of combustible materials such
as lint, paper; rags, chemicals, etc.
• Close supervision is necessa_ y if this appliance is
used by or near children. Do not allow children
to play on, with or inside this or any other
appliance.
WHENUSINGTHEWASHER
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Use this
appliance
only for its
intended
purpose as
described in
this Owner's
Manual.
• Never reach into washer while it is mtMng.
_Mfit until the machine has completely stopped
befin'e opening the lid.
• Do not mix chlorine bleach with ammonia or
adds such as vinegar and/or rust removei:
Mixing different chemicals can produce a toxic
gas which may cause death.
• Do not wash or (hy articles that have been
cleaned in, washed in, soaked in or spotted with
combustible or explosive substances (such as
wax, oil, paint, gasoline, degreaseis, dry-cleaning
solvents, kerosene, etc.). These substances give
off \'apoi_ that may ignite or explode. Do not
add these substances to the wash watei: Do not
use or place these substances around your
washer or dryer duling operation.
WHENNOTINUSE
• Turn off water fimcets to relieve pressure on
hoses and \_fl\'es and to minimize leakage if
a break or rupture should occtu: Check the
condition of the fill hoses; they should be
replaced every 5 veals.
• gefiwe discarding a washei; or ren]oving it
fl'oln service, relnove the washer lid to prevent
children from hiding inside.
• The laundI 7 process can reduce tile flame
retaMancy of flJbrics. To avoid such a result,
careflllly fbllow the garment manufi_cmrer's
_V;Ish and care insti tlctions.
• To minimize the possibili F ot electric shock,
unplug this appliance fl'om the power supply
or disconnect the washer at the household
distribution panel by removing the Rise or
switching off the circuit breaker before
attempting any maintenance or cleaning.
NOTE: Turning the Cycle Selector knob to an
off position does NOTdisconnect the appliance
from the power suppl>
• Never attempt to operate this appliance if it is
damaged, malflmctioning, paifially disassembled,
or has missing or broken parts, including a
damaged coM or plug.
• Do not attempt to repair or replace any part of
this appliance Ulfless specifically recolnmelMed
in this Owner's Malmal, or in published use>
repair instructioi]s that you ui]delstand and
have the skills to carIw out.
• Do not talnper with controls.
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READANDFOLLOWTHISSAFETYINFORMATIONCAREFULLY.
SAVETHESEINSTRUCTIONS
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Aboutthe washercontrolpanel--for models$2100and $3700.
Youcan locate your model number on the back of your washer.
• Selectloadsize and
• Adddetergent
• Adddilutedfabric
softener(onmodels
with a fabric
softenerdispenser)
Model $2100
• Addclothes
otherwash options
° Select wash cycle
, Closelid
• Pull knob
O
LOAD SiZE TEMPERATURE
LARGE COLD
Model $3700
WARM
COLD HOT
TEMPERATURE
WARM
COLD
COLD DOT
NORMAL/FAST
puO Knob To Start Push 7"0,-_top
_GHT
pMlKnobToSta_-PushTostop
HEAVY
DRAIN HEAVYMED,
HEAVYEXTRA AUTOSOAK15
HEAVY
PULSEAGITATE
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Controlsettings. 9e.co,,
Load Size
I,oosel_ load clothes no higher than the top row ot holes in the washer basket. The water level
should just co_er the clothes. A_!iust the load size accordingly:
Temperature
Select the water temperature tot the wash and rinse cycles. _Mwa_stollow ti_bficmanufitctm'er's
care label or instructions when laundering.
Wash Cycle
The wash cycle controls the length olthe washing, I)r°cess" The chart below will help }ou match
the wash cycle setting with }our clothing.
COTTONS
NORMAL/FAST
EASYCARE Forwrinkle-freeandpermanentpressitems,andknits.
GENTLE/FAST
CASUALSForwrinkle-freeandpermanentpressitems,andknits.TheHEAVYcyclehas3agitate/pause
PULSED/SLOWcyclestocleanyourheavilysoileditems.TheMEDIUMcyclehas2agitate/pausecycles.
StainAssid Foraddingashortagitationanda soakingperiodto thebeginningoftheCASUALScycle.
DELICATESForlingerieandspecial-carefabricswith lighttonormalsoil.
GENTLE/SLOW
PREWASHF0rrem0vingsurfacedirt fr0mheavilys0iledcl0thes.Make suret0 f0110wwitha regular
NORMAL/SLOWwashcycle.
Slain Wad_ Forheavilysoiledorstaineditems.Aheavydutywashcyclewith extraagitationand
QUICKRINSE Forquicklyrinsingchlorine,perspiration,stains,etc.,outof clothes.
15MIN/30 MIN Forverysoiledclothes.Beginswith abriefagitation,soaksfora specifiedperiodoftime,
AUTOSOAKthenmovesthroughtherestofthecycleautomatically.
Forheawto lightlysoiledcottons,householdlinens,workandplayclothes.
soakperiods.
About the control panel--for model $5200.
• Select load size and
• Adddetergent
• Adddilutedfabric
softener(onmodels
with a fabric
softenerdispenser)
• Add clothes
QuickStartGuide
other wash options
N Select wash cycle
• Closelid
• Pushthe button
NOTE: When making a selection with any knob, simply point the knob anywhere within the shaded range for that setting.
Model $5200
LOAD SIZE TEMPERATURE OPTIONS
SUPERRESET COLD HOT OFF 2nd
MEDIUM
WARM
COLD
RINSE
COTTONS LIGHTRINSEONLY
,V_,_MA_7_._'"MERIOM_i_ _:_:_ .........................................
.EAVY i_!_,PREWASH
:_!_i_l _'_ NORMAL/SLOW START
EXTRA HEAVY _ _i; I H_VY ......................................... _._
MEDIUM MEDIUM GENTLE/FAST STOP/PAUSE
CAsuALS HEAVYLIGHTMEDIUM
OUICKSPIN
GENTLE/SLOW
About the control settings.
_ oad Size
I,ooselv load clothes no higher than the top row ot holes in the washer basket. The water level should just L-o_er
the clothes. A(!iust the load size accordingly:
Temperature
Select the water temperature tot the wash and rinse L'wles. _Mwavs follow tid)fiL' manufi_L'turer's care label or
instructions when latmclefing.
2nd Rinse Option (onsomemodels)
_,_hen you use extra detergent or bleach to clean heaxilv soiled clothes you mm want to use the 2ndRinse option.
It provides a second deep cold rinse. On some models, this option can be found on the cycle selector knol).
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Wash Cycle
The wash cycle controls the length of the washing process. The knob can be turned in either
direction. Turning the Cycle Selector knob after starting a cycle will stop the washer and reset
the cycle to the new selection. Press START to begin the new cycle selection.
REMEMBER:When choosflTg
the cycle, the Cycle Selector _ WASHTIME
k,,ohea,,he oi,, eda,,y here 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
within the shaded range for FILL SOAK 15 MIN 12 MIN 9 MIN 6 MIN RINSE 2ND FINAL
the cycle setting. RINSE SPIN
The Cycle Indicator Lights show what stage the washer is in. The wash time is the length of the
wash agitation. The 6 MIN light will remain lit during drain and spin. _._]_en the Selector knob is
set to a new cycle the Indicator Lights will flash momentarily, showing what stages the cycle will
go through. On models without an AUTO SOAK option, the SOAKlight will not light up.
The chart below will hel I) you match the wash cycle setting with your clothing.
COTTONS
Forheawto lightlysoiledcottons,householdlinens,workandplayclothes.
NORMAL/FAST
EASYCAREForwrinkle-freeandpermanentpressitems,andknits.
GENTLE/FAST
CASUALSForwrinkle-freeandpermanentpressitems,andknits.TheHEAVYcyclehas3 agitate/pause
PULSED/SLOWcyclestocleanyourheavilysoileditems.TheMEDIUMcyclehas2agitate/pausecycles.
StainAssi# Foraddinga shortagitationanda soakingperiodtothebeginningoftheCASUALScycle.
DELICATESForlingerieandspecial-carefabricswith lightto normalsoil.
GENTLE/SLOW
PREWASHForremovingsurfacedirtfromheavilysoiledclothes.Makesureto followwitha regular
NORMAL/SLOWwashcycle.
Stain Wash Forheavilysoiledorstaineditems.Aheavydutywashcyclewithextraagitationand
soakperiods.
QUICKRINSE Forquicklyrinsingchlorine,perspiration,stains,etc.,outofclothes.
15MIN/30 MIN Forverysoiledclothes.Beginswith abriefagitation,soaksforaspecifiedperiodoftime,
AUTOSOAK thenmovesthroughtherestofthecycleautomatically.
START
Press START to begin the cycle. Pressing START again or raising the lid will PAUSE the cycle
and the Cycle indicator light will blink.
Easy ONE TOUCHCycles.
Your new washer offers the conxenience of starting }our wash loads with our easx ONETOUCHcycles. Make one simple selection,
"and _,,m" LOAD SIZE,SOIL tEVEt, WASH/RINSETEMPERATURE and WASH/SPIN SPEED are automatically set. Then all you haxe to
do is press START.
QuickStartGuide
• Addclothes
• Adddetergent
• Select wash cycle
• Checkloadsize setting
, Add dilutedfabric
softener(onmodels
with a fabric softener
dispenser)
Washer control pane/for Mode/$8000.
Youcan locate your model number behind the top edge of the control panel.
Clothes Care Cycles
LOAD SIZE SOIL LEVEL WASH/RINSE
• Closelid
• PushSTART
TEMP OPTIONS
%
EST TIME REMAINING
Perfect TempPlus SOAK • WASH • RINSE Q 2ND RINSE • AUTO BALANCE • FINAL SPIN •
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