GE S5200, S2100, S8000, S3700 User Manual

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S2100
S3700
S5200
S8000

Owner’s Manual

Washers

175D1807P516 49-90248 11-05 JR

Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . 2, 3

Operating Instructions

Control Panels and Settings

for models S2100 and S3700 . . . . . . 4, 5

Control Panel and Settings

for model S5200 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 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

Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Write the model and serial
numbers here:

Model #__________________

Serial # __________________

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

As an ENERGY STAR®partner,
GE has determined that this
product meets the ENERGY STAR

®

guidelines for energy efficiency.

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Operating Instructions Safety InstructionsConsumer Support Troubleshooting Tips

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

■ 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

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 visiting
ge.com or by calling 800.GE.CARES (800.432.2737).

■ Install or store where it will not be exposed
to temperatures below freezing or exposed to
the weather, which could cause permanent
damage and invalidate the warranty.

■ Properly ground washer to conform with all
governing codes and ordinances. Follow details
in Installation Instructions.

Consumer Support

Troubleshooting TipsOperating Instructions

Safety Instructions

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

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SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

READ AND FOLLOW THIS SAFETY INFORMATION CAREFULLY.

■ 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 should be
replaced every 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 user­repair instructions that you understand and
have the skills to carry out.

■ Do not tamper with controls.

WHEN NOT IN USE

■ 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.). These substances give
off vapors that 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: Turning the Cycle Selector knob to an
off position 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

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Model S2100

Model S3700

• Add detergent

• Add diluted fabric
softener (on models
with a fabric
softener dispenser)

• Add clothes

• Select load size and
other wash options

• Select wash cycle

• Close lid

• Pull knob

You can locate your model number on the back of your washer.

About the washer control panel—for models S2100 and S3700.

Quick Start Guide

Control settings. ge.com

Load Size

Loosely load clothes no higher than the top row of holes in the washer basket. The water level
should just cover the clothes. Adjust the load size accordingly.

Temperature

Select the water temperature for the wash and rinse cycles. Always follow fabric manufacturer’s
care label or instructions when laundering.

Wash Cycle

The wash cycle controls the length of the washing process. The chart below will help you match
the wash cycle setting with your clothing.

COTTONS For heavy to lightly soiled cottons, household linens, work and play clothes.

NORMAL/FAST

EASY CARE For wrinkle-free and permanent press items, and knits.

GENTLE/FAST

CASUALS For wrinkle-free and permanent press items, and knits. The HEAVY cycle has 3 agitate/pause

PULSED/SLOW cycles to clean your heavily soiled items. The MEDIUM cycle has 2 agitate/pause cycles.

Stain Assist For adding a short agitation and a soaking period to the beginning of the CASUALS cycle.

DELICATES For lingerie and special-care fabrics with light to normal soil.

GENTLE/SLOW

PREWASH For removing surface dirt from heavily soiled clothes. Make sure to follow with a regular

NORMAL/SLOW wash cycle.

Stain Wash For heavily soiled or stained items. A heavy duty wash cycle with extra agitation and

soak periods.

QUICK RINSE For quickly rinsing chlorine, perspiration, stains, etc., out of clothes.

15 MIN/30 MIN For very soiled clothes. Begins with a brief agitation, soaks for a specified period of time,

AUTO SOAK then moves through the rest of the cycle automatically.

Consumer Support

Troubleshooting TipsOperating Instructions

Safety Instructions

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• Add detergent

• Add diluted fabric
softener (on models
with a fabric
softener dispenser)

• Add clothes

• Select load size and
other wash options

• Select wash cycle

• Close lid

• Push the button

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

Quick Start Guide

About the control panel—for model S5200.

Model S5200

Load Size

Loosely load clothes no higher than the top row of holes in the washer basket. The water level should just cover
the clothes. Adjust the load size accordingly.

Temperature

Select the water temperature for the wash and rinse cycles. Always follow fabric manufacturer’s care label or
instructions when laundering.

2nd Rinse Option (on some models)

When you use extra detergent or bleach to clean heavily soiled clothes, you may want to use the 2nd Rinse option.
It provides a second deep cold rinse. On some models, this option can be found on the cycle selector knob.

About the control settings.

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Troubleshooting TipsOperating Instructions

Safety Instructions

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 choosing
the cycle, the Cycle Selector
knob can be pointed anywhere
within the shaded range for
the cycle setting.

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. When 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 SOAK light will not light up.

The chart below will help you match the wash cycle setting with your clothing.

COTTONS For heavy to lightly soiled cottons, household linens, work and play clothes.

NORMAL/FAST

EASY CARE For wrinkle-free and permanent press items, and knits.

GENTLE/FAST

CASUALS For wrinkle-free and permanent press items, and knits. The HEAVY cycle has 3 agitate/pause

PULSED/SLOW cycles to clean your heavily soiled items. The MEDIUM cycle has 2 agitate/pause cycles.

Stain Assist For adding a short agitation and a soaking period to the beginning of the CASUALS cycle.

DELICATES For lingerie and special-care fabrics with light to normal soil.

GENTLE/SLOW

PREWASH For removing surface dirt from heavily soiled clothes. Make sure to follow with a regular

NORMAL/SLOW wash cycle.

Stain Wash For heavily soiled or stained items. A heavy duty wash cycle with extra agitation and

soak periods.

QUICK RINSE For quickly rinsing chlorine, perspiration, stains, etc., out of clothes.

15 MIN/30 MIN For very soiled clothes. Begins with a brief agitation, soaks for a specified period of time,

AUTO SOAK then moves through the rest of the cycle automatically.

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.

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Washer control panel for Model S8000.

You can locate your model number behind the top edge of the control panel.

ONE TOUCH

Quick Start Guide

• Add detergent

• Add diluted fabric
softener (on models
with a fabric softener
dispenser)

• Add clothes

• Select wash cycle

• Check load size setting

• Close lid

• Push START

Your new washer offers the convenience of starting your wash loads with our easy ONE TOUCH cycles. Make one simple selection,
and your LOAD SIZE, SOIL LEVEL, WASH/RINSE TEMPERATURE and WASH/SPIN SPEED are automatically set. Then all you have to
do is press START.

Easy ONE

TOUCH Cycles.