GE WWSE5240G3WW, WSERR417F0WW, WLSR3000G6WW, WLSR3000G5WW, WLSR2000G2WW Owner’s Manual

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Safety Instructions .......... 2,s

Operating Instructions

Careand Cleaning

of the Washer .................... 9

Control Panels .................. 4,6

ControlSettings ................ _ J 7

Features .......................... 8

Loading and Using

the Washer ....................... 9

Troubleshooting Tips..... lo-12

Consumer Support

ConsumerSupport ............... 16

Warrantg ........................ 15

Write the model and serial

number here: Model #

Serial # You can find them

under the lid of the washer.

175D1807P563 49-90295-1 09-06 JR

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION.

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.

of tim 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 beenused 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 isconnected to the hot water system. Thissimple procedure will allow any built-up hydrogen gasto escape. Sincethe gas isflammable, do not smoke or usean open flame or

appliance during this process.

PROPERINSTALLATION

This washer must be properly installed and located in accordance with the Installation Instructions before it is used. If you did not receive on Installation Instructions sheet, you con receive one by visiting ge.com or by coiling 800.GECARES (800.432.2737).

• Installor store where itwill not be exposed to • Properly ground washer to conform with all temperatures below freezing orexposed to the governing codes and ordinances. Followdetails

weather,which could cause permanent damage in Installation Instructions. and invalidatethe warranty.

YOURLAUNDRYAREA

• Keepthe area underneath and around your appliances free of combustible materials such as

lint, paper,rags, chemicals,etc.

• Closesupervisionis necessary if this appliance is used by or near children.Do not allow children to

play on,with or insidethis or any other appliance.

WHEN USING THE WASHER

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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 moving. Wait until the machine has completely stopped

before opening the lid.

• Donot mixchlorine bleachwith ammonia or acids such as vinegar and/or rust remover. Mixing

different chemicals con produce o toxic gaswhich may cause death.

• Donot wash or dry articles that hove been cleaned in,washed in,soakedin or spotted with

combustible or explosivesubstances (suchas wax,oil,point, gasoline, degreosers,dry-cleaning

solvents,kerosene,etc.).Thesesubstances giveoff vapors that may ignite or explode. Donot odd

these substances to the wash water.Do not useor placethese substancesaround your washer or

dryer during operation.

WHEN NOT IN USE

• Turn off water faucets to relievepressureon hoses and valves and to minimize leakage if a break or

rupture should occur.Checkthe condition of the fill hoses;GErecommends changing the hosesevery

5 gears,

Thelaundry process con reducethe flame

retordoncy of fabrics.Toovoid such o result,

carefully follow the garment manufacturer's wash and core instructions.

Tominimize the possibility of electric shock,

unplug this appliance from the power supply

or disconnectthe washer at the building's distribution panel by removing the fuse or

switching off the circuit breaker before attempting any maintenance or cleaning.

NOTE:Turning the Cycle Selector Knob to on off position, or pressing PAUSEdoes NOT disconnect

the appliance from the power supplg.

Neverattempt to operate this appliance if it is

damaged, malfunctioning, partially disassembled, or has missingor broken parts, including a

damaged cord orplug.

• Donot attempt to repair or replace any part of this appliance unlessspecifically recommended in this

Owner's Manual, orin publisheduser-repair

instructions that you understand and have the

skillsto carry out.

• Beforediscarding a washer,or removing it from service,removethe washer lidto prevent

childrenfrom hiding inside.

• Do not tamper with controls.

READ AND FOLLOW THISSAFETYINFORMATION CAREFULLY.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

About the control panel-for models with "pull knob" start.

• Add detergent

• Add diluted fabric

softener (on models

with a fabric

softener dispenser)

Step I

• Add clothes

LOAD SIZE TEMPERATURE OPTIONS

Step 2

• Select load sizeand other wash options

• Select wash cycle

Step 4

• Close lid

• Pull knob

Controls

Load Size

Looselgload clothesno higher than the top row of holesin the washer basket. Thewater levelshouldjust cover

the clothes. Adjustthe load sizeaccordingly.

Temperature (on some models)

Selectthe water temperature for the wash and rinsecgcles.Alwags follow fabric manufacturer's care label or instructions when laundering.

Options (on some models)

2nd Rinse Option

When gou useextra detergent or bleach to clean heavilg soiled clothes,gou mag want to usethe 2nd Rinse option. It provides a second deep cold rinse.

Wash Cycle-Cycle Selector Knob

Thechart below will help you match the wash cycle setting with your clothing.Thechart isranked from longest to shortest cycle time and wash intensity.

Yourwasher may not haveall these cycles. (Cyclesvary by model.)

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PREWASH

CASUALS

COTTONS

or WHITES

EASYCARE

DELICATES

HAND WASH

SPEED WASH

SPIN

DARK COLORS

COLORS

RINSESPIN

15 MINI30 MIN

AUTO SOAK

2nd RINSE

Forremoving surface dirt from heavily soiledclothes. Make sureto follow with a

regular wash cycle.

Forwrinkle-free and permanent pressitems,and knits. Forheavy to lightly soiledcottons, household linens,work and play clothes.

Forwrinkle-free and permanent pressitems,and knits. Forlingerieand special-care fabricswith light to normal soil.

Foritems labeled handwashable with light soils.Providesperiods of agitation and soak

during wash and rinse.

Forlightly soiled itemsthat are needed ina hurry. Fordraining the tub and spinning water out ofthe clothes.

Fornon-colorfast cottons and blends and items that are labeledcold wash by the fabric

manufacturer.

Forwrinkle-free and permanent pressitems,knitsand cottons. Forquickly rinsing chlorine,perspiration, stains,etc.,out of clothes.

Forvery soiledclothes. Beginswith agitation, soaks for a specified period of time, then moves

through the restof the cycle automatically.

Providesan automatic, second deeprinse to thoroughly remove detergent or bleach from

your clothes.

About the control panel-for models with STARTbutton.

• Add detergent

• Add diluted fabric

softener (on models

with a fabric

softener dispenser)

LOAD SiZE TEMPERATURE OPTIONS

Step I

• Add clothes

Step 2

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• Select load size and other wash options

• Select wash cycle

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Step 4

• Close lid

• Push START

START

STOP/PAUSE

Controls

Load Size

Looselyload clothesno higher than the top row of holesin the washer basket.The water levelshouldjust cover

the clothes. Adjustthe load sizeaccordingly.

Temperature

Selectthe water temperature for the wash and rinsecycles.Always follow fabric manufacturer's care label or instructions when laundering.

PerfecTemp sensesthe incoming water temperature and adjusts the fillwater to obtain a more precise temperature range for allwash temperatures. For example, ina COLDwash selection,some warm water

may be added to reach a temperature needed to better dissolvedetergents. Often,detergents are not completely dissolvedin very cold water, especiallyin cooler climates.

Duringwinter months, when the water entering your home iscolder,or for locationswith very coldwater year round, usethe PerfecTemp plusCOLDto helpdissolvepowdered detergents and to improve the cleaning of your clothes.

TheTAPCOLDfeature turns the PerfecTempfeature on your washer off, and usesyour householdtap water temperature for aCOLDwash. Thiscan provide energy savingsby reducing the amount of hot water used in

your wash.

Options

Autosook Option (onsome models)

Thisoption beginswith a brief agitation, soaksfor a specified period of time,then moves through the rest of the cycle automatically. On some models, thisoption islocated on the Cycle Selectorknob.

2nd Rinse Option (onsome models) When you use extra detergent or bleach to clean heavily soiled clothes,you may want to usethe 2nd Rinse

option. It provides a second deep cold rinse. Extended Spin Option (onsome models)

Usethis option to extract more water from your clothes.Clotheswill be drier when thisoption isselected and will

dry more quickly in your dryer.

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Status Indicator Lights

TheCycle Indicator Lights show what stagethe washer isin.When the Selectorknob is setto a new cycle, the Indicator

Lightswill flash momentarily, showing what stages the cycle will go through. On models without an AUTOSOAKoption,

the SOAKlightwill not light up.

FILL SOAK WASH RINSE SPIN

I O O O O O

Wash Cycle-Cycle Selector Knob

Thewash cycle controls the length and intensity of the washing process.The knob can be turned in either direction. Turningthe Cycle Selectorknob after starting a cycle will stop the washer and reset the cycle to the new selection.

PressSTARTtobeginthe new cycle selection.

Thechart below will help you match the wash cycle setting with your clothing.Thechart isranked from longest to shortest cycle time and wash intensity. (Cyclesvary by model.)

PREWASH

Forremoving surface dirt from heavily soiledclothes. Hake sureto follow with a

regular wash cycle.

CASUALS Forwrinkle-free and permanent pressitems,and knits.

COTTONS Forheavy to lightly soiledcottons, household linens,work and play clothes.

EASYCARE Forwrinkle-free and permanent pressitems,and knits.

DELICATES For lingerieand special-care fabricswith light to normal soil.

HANDWASH For items labeledhandwashable with light soils.Providesperiods of agitation and soak

during wash and rinse.

SPEEDWASH For lightlysoiled items that are needed in a hurry.

DRAIN&SPIN Fordraining the tub and spinning water out ofthe clothes.

SPINONLY

AUTOSOAK Forvery soiledclothes. Beginswith a briefagitation, soaksfor a specifiedperiod of time,

then movesthrough the rest of the cycle automatically.

START

PressSTARTtobeginthe cycle.PressingSTARTagainor raisingthe lid will PAUSEthecycle and the Cycle indicator light

will blink. Tocontinue the cycle, pressSTARTagain or close the lid. Ifmachine is paused morethan 24 hours,the cycle will be

cancelled.Tostop the cycle, hold the button for 3 seconds.Ifwater remains in the machine,selectthe DRAIN& SPIN ORSPINONLYcycle to drain tub and spinwater out of the washer tub.

Raisingthe lidwill stop agitation or spin action, but does not pause the cycle.

About washer features.

The Agitator Cap or Fabric Softener Dispenser (depending on model) Theagitator cap fits into the top of the

agitator. If it accidentally comes off, simply put it back on.

Thefabric softener dispenser automatically releasesliquidfabric softener at the proper

time during the cycle.

Do not stop the washer during thefirst spin. This will causethedispenser to empty

tOO soon.

I'_1 Add water to dispenseruntil it reaches

the maximum fill line.

Separate for cleaning

To use, follow these steps:

Do not pour angthing into the

I_-I Hake suredispenser is securely attached

to agitator.

agitator if the agitator cap or dispenser is removed.

r21 useonly liquid fabric softener.

Pourinto dispenser,usingamount

recommended on package.

Never pour fabric softener directly on clothes.It mag stain them.

Cleaning the Fabric Softener Dispenser (onsomemodels)

I]-I Removethe dispenserfrom the top of the agitator. r21 Separatethe dispensercup from the cover by grasping the top and pushing down on the

insideof the cup with your fingers.Dispensercup will pop free from the cover.

r_To clean the dispenser,soakboth the dispenser cup and the dispensercover in the

following solution:

• J USgallon (3.8liters)warm water

• J/4 cup(60ml)heavg-dutg liquid detergent

• J cup (240ml)bleach

I_-IIf necessary,loosen buildup with a clean,soft cloth after soaking.Do not usea stiff brush;

you may roughen the surface of the dispenser.

r_l Rinseand reassembledispenser.Placedispenserback on the agitator.

Liquid Bleach Funnel

Thewater fill dilutes liquidchlorine bleach asthe washer fills for the wash cycle. [] Checkclothing care labels for special instructions.

r21 Measureliquidbleach carefully, following instructions on the bottle.

• Never pour undiluted liquid chlorine bleach directly onto clothes or into the wash basket.

• Do not pour powdered bleach into bleach funnel.

r_ Before starting the washer, pour measured amount of bleach directly into bleach funnel.

Avoidsplashing or over-filling dispenser. Ifyou prefer to use powdered bleach, add it into the wash basket with your detergent.

• Do not mix chlorine bleach with ammonia or acids such as vinegar and/or rust remover. Mixing con produce a toxic gas which mag cause death.

Loading and using the washer.

Always follow fabric manufacturer's care label when laundering.

SortingWashLoads

Sort by color (whites, lights,colors),soillevel, fabric type (sturdycottons, easy care,delicates)

and whether the fabric produces lint (terry cloth, chenille)or collects lint (velveteen,corduroy).

ProperUseofDetergent

Add detergent and start the washer before adding clothes sothat the detergent can work effectively.

Usingtoo little ortoo much detergent isa common

cause of laundry problems.

Youcan use lessdetergent if you havesoft water, a smallerload or a lightly soiledload.

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Loaddry items loosely,no higher than the top row of holesin the washer basket.When loading wet items, make sure you set the load/water levelhigh enough

to allow the items to move freely. Water levelshould

just cover the clothes.Toadd items after washer has

started, lift the lidand submerge additional items next to the agitator.

Care and cleaning of the washer.

Wash Basket: Leavethe lidopen after washing to

allow moisture to evaporate. If you want to clean the basket, usea clean soft cloth dampened with

liquid detergent; then rinse.(Donot use harshor

gritty cleaners.) Fill Hoses: GErecommends changing the hoses

every 5 years. Exterior: Immediately wipe off any spills.Wipe

with damp cloth.Try not to hit surface with sharp objects.

• Donot wrap long items likesheetsor pants

around the agitator.

• Donot wash fabricscontaining flammable materials (waxes,cleaningfluids,etc.).

• Agitation will not start with thelid up.

Moving and Storage: Ask the servicetechnician to remove water from drain pump and hoses. Seethe

Installation Instructions packed with product for information on how to reinstall the shipping rod

to keepthe tub stationary when moving the washer. Formore information, visitge.com or call

800.GE.CARES(800,432,2737).Donot store the washer where it will be exposed to the weather.

Long Vacations: Besurewater supply isshut off at faucets. Drainall water from hosesif weather will

be below freezing.

Before you cull for service...

Save time and money! Review the charts on the following pages,

R roubleshooting Tips

WATER Possible Causes What To Do

Toomang suds Too much detergent • Measuregour detergent carefully. Uselesssoapif gou have

Water leaks Using too much detergent • Uselessdetergent. Uselesssoap if gou havesoft water,

Water temperature Cooler water temperatures • Newlaundrg detergents have been formulated to work

seems incorrect provide improved energg with coolerwater temperatures without affecting wash

Water pumped out before Lid lifted or cgcle was put in • Reset cgcle.

cycle is complete pause for over 24 hours

Water won't drain Drain hose is kinked or • Straighten drain hoseand make sure washer isnot

Washer pauses during The PREWASHCgcleor • This isnormal.Thewasher alternates between agitate and

wash cycle AUTOSOAKOption was soak during these cgclesto get gour clothes cleaner with

Washer pauses during This is normal • Thewasher mag pauseduring the spincgcle to remove

spin cycle soapg water more efficientlg.

or visit ge.com. You may not need to call for service.

soft water, a smaller load or a lightlg soiledload.

Tgpe of detergent • Switch to a lower sudsing detergent brand and follow

instructions on package.

Soft water • Trg lessdetergent.

in washer a smallerload or a lightlg soiledload. Fillhoses or drain hose is • Makesure hoseconnections are tight at faucets and

improperly connected rubberwashers are installed.Makesure end of drain hose

iscorrectly inserted in and securedto drain facility.

Household drain mag • Checkhousehold plumbing. Youmag needto call be clogged a plumber.

Constant water pressure • Tightenhoses at the faucets and turn the water off after to the fill hoses at the each use.

water source • Checkcondition of the fill hoses;theg should be replaced

every 5gears.

efficiencg performance. Water supplg is turned off • Turn both hot and cold faucets fullg on and make sure

or improperlg connected hosesareconnected to correct faucets. Water valve screens are • Turnoff the water source and remove the water connection

stopped up hosesfrom the upper back of the washer. Usea brush or

toothpick to clean the screens inthe machine. Reconnect the hosesand turn the water back on.

Housewater heater is • Makesure housewater heater isdelivering water at not set properlg !20°F-!40°F (48°C-ro0°C).

improperlg connected sitting on it.

Topof drain outlet should be lessthan 8 ft (2.5m) above floor.

chosen lesswear.

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