GE S2200Y1WW Owner’s Manual
GEAppliances
$2200 WJSR2080
$3200 WMSR2100
WBSR1060 WNSR2100
WBXR1060 WNXR2100
WBXR2060 WSSR2070
WCSR2070 WWSR3130
WCXR1070 WWSR4140
WHSR2070
Part No. 175D1807P268 Pub.No. 49-9999 2-99CG
Safety information 3
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Operating instructions
ControlPanelsandsettings 4-7
Features 8,9
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Loadingand Using the Washer... 10, 11
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Welcome to file (;E family. We're proud of our qualib_ products and we are
(ommitled 1o pro_4ding dependable servi( e. You'll see il ill this easy-to-use ()wner's
Manual and you'll hear il ill die fliendly voi( es of our (usmmer servi( e deparilnenL
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we hope you will be pan of ours for a long time Io (Dine.
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Write themodel and serial numbershere:
FORYOURRECORDS
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Troubleshooting _ps
BeforeYouCallForService 12-14
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CustomerService
Warranty 15
Sefwce Telephone
Numbers ................ BackCover
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You can find dleIn ill tlle upper right corner on tlle back of
VOllI"wnsher.
(_ READTHISMANUALhlside you _dll find nlany helpfifl hints on how to use and maintain
your washer properly.Just a little preventive care on your part (all
save you a great deal of finle and money over tlie life of your washer.
ou 11find nlany answers to connnon problenls ill the Before You
Call For Service se(don. If you review our (hal{ of Troubleshooting 77ps
firs{, you nlay not need to (all fi)r sei_4( e at all.
_ lf YOUNEEDSERVICEIf you do need ser_4ce, you can I'el_Lxknowing help is only a phone
(all away. A list of {oll4iee (ustonler sei_ice nunlbers is in( luded ill
{he l)ack section. Or you can ahvays call the (,E Answer (_enter at
800.626.2000, 24 hours a day, 7 (k_ys a week.
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iMPORTANTSAFETYiNFORMATiON.
READALLiNSTRUCTiONSBEFOREUSING.
--^WARNING,I Foryoursafe theinformationinthismanualmustbefollowedtominimizetheriskoffire
Undercertain conditionshydrogengasmaybe producedin a water heaterthat hasnotbeen usedfortwo weeks
__/_ WATERHEATERSAFETY
or more.Hydrogengas canbe explosiveunder thesecircumstances.
If"the hot water has not been used fi)r twoweeks or more, prevent the possibility of damage or inju_Tby turning on
all hot water taucets and alloxdng them to mn for several minutes. Do this before using any electrical appliance
which is connected to the hot water system. This simple procedure xdll allow any buihdq) hydrogen gas to escape.
Since the gas isflammable, do not smoke or use an open flame or appliance during this process.
or explosion, electric shock, or toprevent property damage, personal injury, or loss of life.
PROPERINSTALLATION
Thiswasher mustbeproperly installedand locatedin
accordance with the InstallationInstructionsbefore it is
used.ff youdid not receiveanInstallationInstructions
sheet,youcan receive oneby callingustoll-free at the
GEAnswer Cente_ 800.626.2000.
• Installor store where it will not be exposed to
temperatt_es below freezing or exposed to the weather.
• Properly ground washer to confi)rm with all goxerning
(odes and ordinan(es. Follow details in Installation
hlst121( tiolls.
YOURLAUNDRYAREA
• Keep the _ueaunderneath and _uound your
appliances fiee of combustible materials such
as lint, paper, rags, chemicals, etc.
• Ch)se supervision is necessary ifthis appliance is used
by or near children. Do not alh)w (hildren to play
on, with, or inside this or any other appliance.
Use this
appliance
only for its
intended
purpose as
described in
this Owner's
Manual.
WHENUSINGTHEWASHERUSE
• Never rea(h into washer while it is moving. Wait
until the machine has completely stopped before
opening tlle lid.
• Do not mix chlorine blea(h with ammonia or acids
such asvinegm and/or rust remover. Mixing
diff,'rent dmmicals can produce a toxic gas which
may cause demh.
• Do not wash or (hy articles that have been
cleaned in, washed in, soaked in, or spotted with
combustible or explosive substances (such as
w_Lx,oil, paint, gasoline, degreasers, du-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 y_)ur washer or duet during operation.
WHENNOTINUSE
• Turn offwater lilt]eels to relieve pressure on hoses
and valves and to minimize leakage ifa break or
rapture sh_)uld occur. Check the condition of the
fill hoses; they may need replacement after5 years.
• Before discarding a washer, or removing it tiom
se_dce, remove the washer lid to prevent children
fiom hiding inside.
• The laund U process can reduce the flame retardamy
of fabrics. To avoid such a resuh, ( arefiflly follow the
garment manufacturer's wash and care instructions.
• To minimize the possibility of electric shock, unplug
this appliance fiom the p{_wersupply or disconnect
the washer at the household disuibution panel by
rem_Mng the fi_seor s_dtching off the drcuit
breaker beti)re attempting aW maintenance or
cleaning. N0re: Turning the Cycle Selector knob to
an offposition does N0Ydisconnect the appliance
fiom the power supply.
• Never attempt to operate this appliance if it is
damaged, malfunctioning, partially disassembled,
or has missing or broken parts, induding a damaged
cord or plug.
• Do not attempt/o repair or replace any part of this
appliance unless specifically recommended in this
Ox_lmr's Manual, or in published user-rep>fir
insm_ctions that you understand and have the skills
to carD: out.
• Do not tamper xdth controls.
ReadandfollowthisSafetyInformationcarefully.
SAVETHESEINSTRUCTIONS
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These pages cover models WBSRI060, WBXRI060, WBXR2060, WCSR2070,WCXRI070, WHSR2070,
WJSR2080, WMSR2100, WNSR2100, WNXR2100 and WSSR2070.
_r_ Load Size
MEDIUM
EXTRA _ EXTRA
SMALL_ARGE
D Temperature
_ Wash Cycle
COLD
COLD GHoOT
WARM
COLD
LARGE
SMALL SUPER
G
WARM _ HOT
CO.OLD
COLD V WARM
COLD WARM
MEDIUM
MINI _ EXTRA
LARGE
COTTONS
MEDIUM
HEAVY
COTTONS •
SOAK
REGULAr/
LIGHTSOIL k_X_ "/ /
MED'_,_V_
POWER WASH •
COTTONS •
PERMANENTPRESS
NITS
DELICATES
PERMANENT
PERMANENTPRESS
NITS
DELICATES
PERMANENT
PERMANENTPRESS
PERM
PRESS
COTTONS • PERMANENTPRESS
REGULAR KNITS
SOAK
LIGHTSOIl
MEDIUM
HEAVY
COTTONS •
PERMANENTPRESS
REGULAR _KNITS
LI_GEHDTuSOIL// /'_ PERMANENT
HEAVY /[ / .,/)_'_• PRESS
• |_// )1 DEL,CATES
AUTOSOAK/ _\k / /J.
EXTRACLEANINGLN__IN
EXTRACLEANING AUTOSOAK
15 MIN
AUTOSOAK
DELICATES
PERMANENT
PRESS
NORMAL{ _---
HEAVY
E ,CATES
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H Load Size
Control Settings
The water level should just (over the (lothes. At!just tile load size a( (ordingly. I,oosely load (lothes
no higher than tile top row of holes in the washer rob.
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Temperature
Sele(t the water temperature ti)r the wash and rinse _ les. Always follow fabri( manufh(turer's (are
label or instructions when laundering. Follow the water temperature guide on the washer lid.
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Wash Cycle
Tile wash o_(le (ontrols the length of the washing pro(ess. Tile (hart below will help you mat(h tile
wash o_cle setting xdth your clothing.
CO'I'[ONSForheawto lightlysoiledcottons,householdlinens,workandplayclothes.
REGULAR
PERMANENTForeasycareandwrinkle-resistantitems.
PRESS
KNITS Speciallydesignedfornormallysoiledknits.
DELICATESForlingerieanddelicatefabricswith lightto normalsoil.
SOAK Forheavilysoiledclothesthat needto besoakedbeforewashing.Oncethesoakandspincycleis
completeresetthecontrolto awashsetting.
POWER Forheavilysoiledandheavy-dutyfabrics.Thiscycleprovidesalongeragitation.
WASH
AUTO Forheavilysoiledclothes.Beginswitha briefagitation,soaksfora specifiedperiodoftime,thenmoves
SOAK throughtherestof thecycleautomatically.
EXTRA Providesatimedautosoak,extrarinseandextraspinforheavilysoiledclothes.
CLEANING
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