GE WISR409DGDWW, WISR409DGBWW, WISR309DGDWW, WISR309DGCWW, WISR309DGBWW Owner’s Manual

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

Operating Instructions

Careand Cleaning

of the Washer .................... 7

Control Panels..................... 4

ControlSettings ................ /4,S

Features .......................... 6

Loadingand Using

the Washer ....................... 7

Troubleshooting Tips ...... 8-1o

WISR106
WISRS09

WISR409

175D1807P576 49-90308 08-06 JR

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.

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of fire or explosion, electric shock, or to prevent property damage, per-sonaf injury,
or loss of tile.

WATERHEATERSAFETY

Under certain conditions, hydrogen gas may be produced in o water heater that has not been
used for two weeks or more. Hydrogen gas con be explosive under these circumstances.

Ifthe hot water has not been used for two weeks or more, prevent the possibilitg of damage or injurtj bg
turning on all hot water faucets and allowing them to run for several minutes. Do this before using ang

electrical appliance which is connected to the hot water sgstem. This simple procedure willallow ang
built-up hgdrogen 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

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Instructions before it is used.

• Install or store where itwill not be exposedto • Properlg groundwasher to conform with all
temperatures below freezingor exposed to the governing codes and ordinances. Followdetails

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

YOURLAUNDRYAREA

• Keepthe areaunderneath and around gour
appliances free of combustible materials such as

lint, paper,rags,chemicals,etc.

• Closesupervision isnecessarg ifthis appliance is
used bg or near children.Do not allow children to

plag on,with or insidethis or ang other appliance.

WHEN USING THE WASHER

Use this
appliance

only for its
intended

purpose as

described in
this Owner's
Manual.

_-- • Turn off water faucets to relievepressureon hoses

• Never reach into washer while it ismoving.
Wait until the machine has completely stopped

before opening the lid.
Donot mix chlorine bleach with ammonia or acids

such as vinegar and/or rust remover Mixing
different chemicals can produce a

toxic gaswhich may cause death.
Do notwash ordry articles that have been

cleaned in,washed in, soakedin orspotted with
combustible or explosivesubstances(suchas

wax,oil,paint, gasoline,degreasers,dry-cleaning
solvents,kerosene,etc.).Thesesubstances giveoff

vapors that may ignite or explode. Donot add
these substances to the wash water Do not use or

place these substances around your washer or
dryer during operation.

WHEN NOTIN USE

and valves andto minimize leakage ifa break or
rupture shouldoccur Checkthe condition of the fill
hoses;GErecommends changing the hoses every

5 years.

• Thelaundry process can reduce the flame
retardancy of fabrics.Toavoid such aresult,

carefully follow the garment manufacturer's
wash and care 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 fuseor

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

NOTE:Turning the CycleSelectorKnob to anoff
position,or pressingPAUSEdoesNOTdisconnect

the appliance from thepower supply.

• Neverattempt to operate this appliance if it is

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

damaged cord or plug.

• Donot attempt to repair orreplace any part of this

appliance unlessspecifically recommended in this
Owner's Manual,or in published user-repair
instructions that you understand and have the

skillsto carry out.

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

childrenfrom hidinginside.

• Donot tamper with controls.

4' ,. READAND FOLLOWTHISSAFETYINFORMATION

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_, \ SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

About the control panel.

Step I Step 2

• Add detergent

• Add diluted fabric
softener (on models

with a fabric

softener dispenser)

LOAD SIZE SPEED TEMPERATURE EXTRARINSE

• Add clothes

WASH/SPIN

• Select load size end
other wash options

• Select wash cgcle

Step 4

p3

• Close lid

• Pull knob

Controls

Load Size

Looselgload clothesno higher than the top row of holesinthe washer basket, Thewater levelshouldjust cover
the clothes, Adjustthe load sizeaccordinglg,

Wash/Spin Speed (on some models)

Thisrefersto the speed of the agitator during the wash cycle and the basket during the spin cycle,
With NORHALwash speed,the agitator movesfasteEUsefor cottons, denims and plagclothes, With the GENTLE

wash speed,the agitator moves slower,Usefor delicate and knititems,
TheFastSpinSpeed isfor durable items,TheSlowSpin Speedisfor delicate items likesweaters and lingerie,

Clotheswill be lessdrg than when using the FastSpinSpeed,

Temperature (on some models)

Selectthe water temperature for the wash and rinsecgcles.Alwagsfollow fabric manufacturer's care labelor
instructions when laundering.

Extra Rinse (on some models)
When gou useextra detergent or bleachto clean heavilg soiledclothes, gou mag want to use the ExtraRinse

option. It provides a second deep cold rinse.