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Safety Information ....... 9 3
Operating Instructions
Control Panels
and Settings ............. 4-7
Features ................. 7, 8
Loading and Using
the V¢asher .............. 9, l 0
Troubleshooting Tips
Before You Call
For Service ............ l l-I 3
Consumer Support
Consumer Support . . Back Co_er
Warranty ................. 15
$3600
WBSR 3140
WCSR4170
WJSR4160
WHD SR3 l 5
WHDSR4 l 7
WRR4 170
Write the model and serial
numbers here:
Model #
Serial #
Ym can find them in tile upper
fight corner on tile back of w_m"
washeE
175D1807P467 49-90798 02-04JR
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 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 fi)r two weeks or more, prevent the possibility of damage or iqjury by
turning on all hot water timcets 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
www.GEAppliances.com, or by calling 800.GE.CARES(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 your
appliances fl'ee of Colnbusfible materials such
as lint, paper; rags, chemicals, etc.
• Close supervision is necessa_ y if this appliance is
used bv 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 intMng.
_Mfit until the inachine has completely stopped
before opening the lid.
• Do not inix chlorine bleach with alnlnonia or
adds such as vinegar and/or rust reinovei;
Mixing different chelnicals can produce a toxic
gas which may cause death.
• Do not wash or (liT articles that have been
cleaned in, washed in, soaked in or spotted with
con]bustible or explosive substances (such as
wax, oil, paint, gasoline, degreaseis, diT-cleaning
solvents, kerosene, etc.). These substances give
off vapoi_ 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 during operation.
WHENNOTINUSE
• Turn off water fimcets to relieve pressure oil
hoses and \_flves and to minin]ize leakage if
a break or rupture should occm: Check the
condition of the fill hoses; they should be
replaced e\'ei T 5 yem_.
• Betore discaMing a washei; or removing it
fl'om service, remove the washer lid to prevent
children fl'om hiding inside.
• The laun(h w process can reduce the flame
retaMancy of tiJbrics, To avoid such a result,
careflllly fi)llow the gammnt manutilcmrer's
wash and care insti tic[ions.
• To mininlize 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 fllse or
switching off the circuit breaker betore
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, malfimctioning, partially disassembled,
or has missing or broken parts, including a
(lmnaged coM or plug.
• Do not attelnpt to repair or replace any part (ff
this appliance unless specifically recolnlnended
ill this Owner's Manual, or ill published use>
repair instructions that you undei_tand and
have the skills to canw out.
• Do not talnper with controls.
READANDFOLLOWTHISSAFETYINFORMATIONCAREFULLY.
SAVETHESEINSTBUCTION$
Aboutthe washercontrolpanel
Youcan locate your model number on the back of your washer.
• Add detergent
• Add dilutedfabric
softener(onmodels
with a fabric
softenerdispenser)
Model WBSR3140
° Addclothes
O
• Select load size and
otherwash options
NSelect wash cycle
• Closelid
• Pull knob
LOAD SIZE
LARGE
SMALL SUPER
o
Model WCSR#170
LOAD SIZE TEMPERATURE
SURER RESET COLD e HOT
e _ COLD COLD
MEDIUM
SM_LL
TEMPERATURE
WASH/;UNS_
WARM
COLD o HOT
COLD COLD
COLD
W_SI_P.JNSE
WARM
COLD
OPTIONS
OFF 2rid
RINSE COTTONS
HF_.VYMED,
COTTONS =_--./J ' U_TR_ UG"_NSEEASY CARE
DELICATES
NOOMAL/EAST_O_."r_'HEAVy.,ow_o_,_ rI l- _ "°_" GENTLE_EAS'
POWER WASH _ _OSOAK30 GENTLE/SLOW
NORMAL/FAST 81NSE _,
NORMAL/FAST
HEAVY EXTRA _UTOSOAK15
HEAVY
PUll Knob TO Start - push To Stop
ZNDRINSE SOAK HEAVY
DRAIN f UGRT EASY CARE
PREWASH DELICATES PullKnobToStart
NORMAL/SLOW GENTLE/SLOW Push To Stop
MED.
UGHT
EXTRA
RINSE GENTLE/FAST
2ND RINSE
OPTION
• UGHT
EXTRA UGHT
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Model WJSR4160
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LOAD SIZE TEMPERATURE OPTIONS
SUPER RESET COLD COLD HOT OFF Znd
LARGE! " " COL_COLD
SM_LL
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LOAD SIZE
LARGE COLD
S•A__OPEO _o%_Ro%
2NDRINSE SOAK HEAVY
OPTION ME]),
WAR•
RINSE
TEMPERATURE • MED
COTTONS EXTRALIGHT EASY CARE
WARM
NORMAL / PAST GENTLE / FAST
POWER WASH DELICATES
NORMAL / PAST GENTLE / SLOW
COTTONS _N OF_ EXtrA EASY CARE
NORMAL/ FASTMEDIUMHEAvyLIGHT_& SPI_0F_
AUTOSOAK15 UGHT
PULLKNOB TOSTARTPUSH TO STOP
DRAIN LIGHT
LIGHT _l_
MEDIUM
HEAVY
POWER RINSE
OFF LIGHT
PREWASH DELICATES euR Knob To Start
NORMAL/SLOW GENTLE/SLOW Push To Stop
HEAVY
HEAVYEXTRA 15MIN AUTOSOAH
HEAVY AUTOROAS
_=RINSE_ =SPIN
30 MIN
RINSE GENTLE/FAST
2ND RINSE
OPTION
Model WHDSR315
LOAD SIZE
SUPER RESET
SMALL
Model WHDSR417
LOAD SIZE TEMPERATURE OPTIONS
SUPER RESET COLD
MEDIUM
TEMPERATURE
IE4Sll/RINSE
WARM
COLD
COLD HOT
WASH/R1)_E
WARM
COLD HOT OFF
2rid
& SPIN ._s_! \!_ _¸
NORMAL/FAST _
EXTRA LIGHT* _ _!i:__
LIGHT _:_
MEDIUM "_! _
AUTOSOAK_
HEAW MED
PUll ](nob To _EAaV_- push TO StOP
ZNDRIHSE SO
OPTION
OFF
GRAIN ,_ _!;_ii_ ¸_ ;_
LIGHT
HEAVY
[ PREWASH J I DELICATES I PushPUGKnObToStopTOStart
NORMAL/SLOW GENTLE/SLOW
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