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

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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
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.
_,WARN!NG! Foryoursafety,the,nformat,on,nth,smanuafmustbefollowedtom,n,m,zether,sk
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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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.
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