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Important Safety Information . .3

Operating Instructions

Control Panels . . . . . . . . .

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Control Settings . . . . . . . . .

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Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Loading and Using

 

the Washer . . . . . . . . . . . . .

10, 11

Troubleshooting Tips

Before You Call

For Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12–14

Customer Service

Product Registration . . . . .15, 16 Service Telephone

Numbers . . . . . . . . . . .Back Cover Warranty for Customers

in Canada . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19 Warranty for Customers

in the USA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

Owner’s Manual

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Congratulations!

You Are Now Part of the GE Family.

A Service Partnership.

IMPORTANT!

Fill out the Consumer Product Registration Card.

Two easy ways to register your appliance

Through the internet at www.geappliances.com

Complete and mail the enclosed Product Registration Card

FOR YOUR RECORDS

Write the model and serial numbers here:

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

READ THIS MANUAL

Inside you will find many helpful hints on how to use and maintain your washer properly. Just a little preventive care on your part can save you a great deal of time and money over the life of your washer.

IF YOU NEED SERVICE

You’ll find many answers to common problems in the Before You Call For Service section.

If you review our chart of Troubleshooting Tips first, you may not need to call for service at all.

If you do need service, you can relax knowing help is only a phone call away. A list of toll-free customer service numbers is included in the back section. Or, in the United States, you can always call the GE Answer Center®,at 800.626.2000, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

In Canada, call 1-800-361-3400.

OR

Visit our Website at www.geappliances.com

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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

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 calling, toll-free, in the United States the GE Answer Center®, 800.626.2000. In Canada, call, 1-800-361-3400.

Install or store where it will not be exposed to

Properly ground washer to conform with all governing

temperatures below freezing or exposed to the weather.

codes and ordinances. Follow details in Installation

YOUR LAUNDRY AREA

Instructions.

 

 

Keep the area underneath and around your

Close supervision is necessary if this appliance is used

appliances free of combustible materials such as

by or near children. Do not allow children to play on,

lint, paper, rags, chemicals, etc.

with, or inside this or any other appliance.

WHEN USING THE WASHER

 

 

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.

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.) which 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: Pressing PAUSE 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 NOT IN USE

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 may need replacement after 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 user-repair instructions that you understand and have the skills to carry out.

Do not tamper with controls.

READ AND FOLLOW THIS SAFETY INFORMATION CAREFULLY.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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About the washer control panel.

 

• Add clothes

• Select load size and

 

 

other wash options

 

 

 

 

 

 

• Select wash cycle

 

 

 

 

• Close lid

• Add detergent

Quick Start Guide

• Push START

 

 

 

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

Model WASE4220

LOAD SIZE

4

RINSE 2ND

FINAL

 

VARIABLE

 

 

 

RINSE

SPIN

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SUPER

RESET

NORMAL

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

FAST

AUTO SOAK

 

 

 

EXTRA

 

 

15 MIN

EASY CARE

START

 

 

 

LARGE

 

 

HEAVY

WRINKLE FREE

 

 

 

 

 

PERM. PRESS

 

 

 

SMALL

 

 

KNITS

 

 

 

MEDIUM

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

LIGHT

 

 

STOP/PAUSE

LARGE

 

GENTLE

HANDWASH

 

 

MEDIUM

SLOW

 

selector and press start

Model WMSE4190

WASH TIME

LOAD SIZE

4 CUSTOM CARE SPEEDS

 

TEMPERATURE

 

OPTIONS

FILL SOAK 15 MIN

12 MIN

9 MIN 6 MIN RINSE 2ND

FINAL

4 LEVELS

 

WASH/SPIN

 

 

WASH/RINSE

 

 

 

 

RINSE

SPIN

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SPOT

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SPRAY

SUPER

RESET

NORMAL

NORMAL

COLD

HOT

 

 

2ND

 

QUICK RINSE

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

FAST

SLOW

COLD

COLD

OFF

 

RINSE

 

ONLY

 

LARGE

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

MEDIUM

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

COTTONS

 

HEAVY

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

EASY CARE

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

HEAVY

 

MEDIUM

WRINKLE FREE

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

PERM. PRESS

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

KNITS

MEDIUM

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

EXTRA HEAVY

 

LIGHT

START

 

 

GENTLE

GENTLE

 

 

 

 

 

 

STOP/PAUSE

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

DELICATES

 

SMALL

 

SLOW

FAST

 

WARM

 

EXTENDED

 

AUTO SOAK

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

AUTO SOAK

 

 

 

 

 

 

COLD

 

SPIN

 

15 MIN

30 MIN

 

To select another cycle during operation turn selector and press start

Model WNSE4200

WASH TIME

LOAD SIZE

4 CUSTOM CARE SPEEDS

TEMPERATURE

OPTIONS

 

FILL SOAK 15 MIN 12 MIN

9 MIN

6 MIN RINSE 2ND

FINAL

 

VARIABLE

 

WASH/SPIN

 

WASH/RINSE

 

 

 

 

RINSE

SPIN

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SUPER RESET

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

QUICK

SPIN

 

 

NORMAL

NORMAL

WARM

HOT

 

2ND

EXTRA

RINSE

 

 

 

FAST

SLOW

COLD

COLD

OFF

RINSE

LIGHT

 

HEAVY

 

 

EXTRA

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

EASY CARE

START

LARGE

 

 

 

 

 

 

COTTONS

 

MEDIUM

WRINKLE FREE

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

PERM. PRESS

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SMALL

 

 

 

 

 

MEDIUM

 

 

KNITS

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

LIGHT

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

HEAVY

 

 

 

STOP/PAUSE

LARGE

GENTLE

GENTLE

COLD

WARM

 

 

 

DELICATES

 

 

 

 

 

 

MEDIUM

SLOW

FAST

COLD

WARM

EXTENDED

 

EXTRA

AUTO

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SPIN

 

 

SOAK SOAK

 

 

15 MIN

30 MIN

To select another cycle during operation turn selector and press start

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Model WPSE4200

WASH TIME

LOAD SIZE

4 CUSTOM CARE SPEEDS

TEMPERATURE

OPTIONS

 

FILL SOAK 15 MIN 12 MIN

9 MIN

6 MIN RINSE 2ND

FINAL

 

4 LEVELS

 

WASH/SPIN

 

WASH/RINSE

 

 

 

 

RINSE

SPIN

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SUPER RESET

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

QUICK

SPIN

 

 

NORMAL

NORMAL

WARM

HOT

 

2ND

EXTRA

RINSE

 

 

 

FAST

SLOW

COLD

COLD

OFF

RINSE

LIGHT

 

HEAVY

 

 

LARGE

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

COTTONS

 

EASY CARE

START

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

WRINKLE FREE

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

MEDIUM

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

PERM. PRESS

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

MEDIUM

 

 

KNITS

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

LIGHT

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

MEDIUM

 

 

 

 

 

 

HEAVY

 

 

 

STOP/PAUSE

 

GENTLE

GENTLE

COLD

WARM

 

 

 

DELICATES

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SMALL

SLOW

FAST

COLD

WARM

EXTENDED

 

EXTRA

AUTO

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SPIN

 

 

SOAK SOAK

 

 

15 MIN

30 MIN

To select another cycle during operation turn selector and press start

Model WPSE4270

WASH TIME

LOAD SIZE

4 CUSTOM CARE SPEEDS

TEMPERATURE

 

OPTIONS

FILL SOAK 15 MIN 12 MIN

9 MIN

 

6 MIN RINSE 2ND

FINAL

 

VARIABLE

 

WASH/SPIN

 

WASH/RINSE

 

 

 

 

 

RINSE

SPIN

SPOT

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

QUICK

 

 

SPRAY

SUPER RESET

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SPIN

 

 

NORMAL

NORMAL

WARM

HOT

 

2ND

EXTRA LIGHT

RINSE

 

 

 

FAST

SLOW

COLD

COLD

OFF

RINSE

LIGHT

 

 

HEAVY

 

 

EXTRA

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

EASY CARE

 

LARGE

 

 

 

 

 

 

COTTONS

 

 

MEDIUM

WRINKLE FREE

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

PERM. PRESS

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SMALL

 

 

 

 

 

MEDIUM

 

 

 

KNITS

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

LIGHT

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

HEAVY

 

 

HANDWASH

START

LARGE

GENTLE

GENTLE

COLD

WARM

EXTENDED

2ND RINSE

 

 

 

 

STOP/PAUSE

 

 

 

DELICATES

 

 

MEDIUM

SLOW

FAST

COLD

WARM

SPIN

& EXTENDED

EXTRA

AUTO

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SPIN

 

SOAK

SOAK

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

15 MIN

30 MIN

 

 

To select another cycle during operation turn selector and press start

Model WPSE5290

WASH TIME

LOAD SIZE

5 CUSTOM CARE SPEEDS

TEMPERATURE

 

OPTIONS

FILL

SOAK 15 MIN

12 MIN

9 MIN

6 MIN RINSE 2ND

FINAL

VARIABLE

 

WASH/SPIN

 

WASH/RINSE

(AUTO END OF CYCLE SIGNAL)

 

 

 

 

 

 

RINSE

SPIN

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SPOT

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

QUICK

QUICK

SPIN

 

 

SPRAY

SUPER RESET

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

NORMAL

NORMAL

WARM

HOT

 

2ND

 

 

WASH

RINSE

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

LIGHT

 

 

AUTO SOAK

 

 

 

FAST

SLOW

COLD

COLD

OFF

RINSE

 

 

 

 

 

EXTRA

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

MEDIUM

 

 

 

15 MIN

EASY CARE

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

LARGE

 

 

 

 

 

COTTONS

 

 

 

HEAVY

WRINKLE FREE

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

HEAVY

 

 

 

 

 

PERM. PRESS

 

SMALL

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

KNITS

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

MEDIUM

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

GENTLE

GENTLE

 

SIGNAL

 

2ND RINSE

 

EXTRA HEAVY

 

 

 

 

 

START

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

LIGHT

 

 

SLOW

FAST

 

OFF

 

& EXTENDED

 

 

 

 

 

 

LARGE

 

 

COLD

WARM

 

SPIN

 

AUTO

 

 

 

 

 

STOP/PAUSE

 

 

 

 

 

SOAK

 

 

 

HANDWASH

MEDIUM

 

 

COLD

WARM

 

 

 

 

AUTO

 

HANDWASH

 

 

 

EXTENDED

 

15 MIN

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SOAK REG. SOAK 15 MIN

 

 

 

 

SLOW

 

 

 

SPIN

 

 

30 MIN

DELICATES

 

 

 

Super Capacity Plus | 29 Cycle | Heavy Duty | Exclusive Auto Balance System |

Hush Quiet | PerfecTemp

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

To select another cycle during operation turn selector and press start

Model WSSE4220

WASH TIME

LOAD SIZE

4 CUSTOM CARE SPEEDS

TEMPERATURE

OPTIONS

 

FILL SOAK 15 MIN 12 MIN

9 MIN

6 MIN RINSE 2ND

FINAL

VARIABLE

 

WASH/SPIN

 

WASH/RINSE

 

 

 

 

RINSE

SPIN

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SUPER RESET

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

QUICK

SPIN

 

NORMAL

NORMAL

WARM

HOT

 

2ND

EXTRA

RINSE

 

 

FAST

SLOW

COLD

COLD

OFF

RINSE

LIGHT

 

HEAVY

 

EXTRA

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

START

LARGE

 

 

 

 

 

 

COTTONS

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

EASY CARE

WRINKLE FREE

SMALL MEDIUM MEDIUM PERM. PRESS KNITS

STOP/PAUSE

LARGE

 

GENTLE

GENTLE

COLD

WARM

AUTO

EXTENDED

HEAVY

LIGHT

 

 

 

 

MEDIUM

SLOW

FAST

COLD

WARM

SOAK

SPIN

EXTRA HEAVY

DELICATES

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

To select another cycle during operation turn selector and press start

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About the control settings.

Color Logic

Select the correct TEMPERATURE setting. Match the particular color below the words with the same color on the WASH/SPIN SPEED setting. Next, match the color again with the same color on the Cycle Selector knob.

Example: Washing a load of medium soiled whites, such as towels and sheets.

 

Choose the LOAD SIZE.

1

 

Choose the TEMPERATURE setting—for this load it would be the HOT COLD (which is a

2

particular color).

 

 

Choose the WASH/SPIN SPEED setting that matches that color—for this load it would be the

3

NORMAL FAST.

 

 

Turn the Cycle Selector knob to the area that has the same color as the TEMPERATURE and

4

WASH/SPIN SPEED settings you have chosen—for this load it would be the COTTONS area.

 

Turn the knob to the MEDIUM setting.

Load Size

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

Custom Care Wash/Spin Speeds

The agitator moves clothes around for a cleaner wash; the basket spins later in the cycle to release water from the load. The Wash/Spin Speed dial sets the speed of both the agitator and the basket.

With Normal wash speed, the agitator will move at a high speed for the first few minutes, then it steps down to a moderate speed. This reduces the wear on your clothing. Use for cottons, denims and play clothes.

With Gentle wash speed, the agitator moves slower. Use for delicate and knit items.

The Fast spin speed is for durable items.

The Slow spin speed is for delicate items like sweaters and lingerie. When using Slow spin speed, clothes will be less dry than when using Fast spin speed.

The Handwash speed is for items labeled handwashable.

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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 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.

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.

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

HANDWASH For items labeled handwashable with light soils. Provides period of agitation and soak during wash and rinse.

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

EXTRA HEAVY For heavily soiled and heavy-duty fabrics. This cycle provides a longer agitation.

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

15 MIN/30 MIN For heavily soiled clothes. Begins with a brief agitation, soaks for a specified period of time, then moves AUTO SOAK 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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About washer features.

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.

Extended Spin Option (on some models)

Use this option to extract more water from your clothes. Clothes will be drier when this option is selected.

Signal Off Option (on some models)

(appearance and features may vary) Some models have a signal that will sound at the end of the cycle. Use this option to turn off the signal.

Spot Spray (on some models)

When you open the washer lid and press the SPOT SPRAY button, you will see a short stream of cold water.

SPOT SPRAY

1

Open the washer lid.

 

 

2 Press the SPOT SPRAY button. (You will see a short stream of water.)

 

3

Dampen your soiled garment with the SPOT SPRAY option and rub your favorite

 

pretreatment product into soiled area.

NOTE: The SPOT SPRAY option will not work if

the washer lid is down

the washer tub is filling

the water has already reached the level you selected.

PerfecTemp

PerfecTemp senses the incoming water temperature and adjusts the fill water to obtain a more precise temperature range for all three wash temperatures. You may select cold, warm or hot.

PerfecTemp For example, in a Cold Wash selection, some warm water may be added to reach a temperature needed to better dissolve detergents. Often, detergents are not completely

dissolved in very cold water, especially in cooler climates.

NOTE: PerfecTemp will not adjust the fill on WARM WASH unless the washer lid is closed.

Be sure to start the washer after the lid is closed.

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Liquid Bleach Dispenser

The dispenser dilutes liquid chlorine bleach before it reaches into your wash load.

 

Check clothing care labels for special instructions.

1

 

Measure liquid bleach carefully, following instructions on the bottle.

2

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

Do not pour powdered bleach into bleach dispenser.

3 Before starting the washer, pour measured amount of bleach directly into bleach dispenser. Avoid splashing or over-filling dispenser. If you 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 can produce a toxic gas which may cause death.

The Agitator Cap or Fabric Softener Dispenser

The agitator cap fits into the top of the agitator. If it accidentally comes off, simply put it back on.

The fabric softener dispenser automatically releases liquid fabric softener at the proper time during the cycle.

Do not stop the washer during the first spin. This will cause the dispenser to empty too soon.

To use, follow these steps:

1 Make sure dispenser is securely attached to agitator.

2 Use only liquid fabric softener. Pour into dispenser, using amount recommended on package.

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

3 Add water to dispenser until it reaches the maximum fill line.

Do not pour anything into the agitator if the agitator cap or dispenser is removed.

Cleaning the Fabric Softener Dispenser

1 Remove the dispenser from the top of the agitator.

2 Separate the dispenser cup from the cover by grasping the top and pushing down on the inside of the cup with your fingers. Dispenser cup will pop free from the cover.

3 To clean the dispenser, soak both the dispenser cup and the dispenser cover in the following solution:

1 US gallon (3.8 liters) warm water

1/4 cup (60 ml) heavy duty liquid detergent

1 cup (240 ml) bleach

Separate for cleaning.

4 If necessary, loosen build-up with a clean, soft cloth after soaking. Do not use a stiff brush; you may roughen the surface of the dispenser.

5 Rinse and reassemble dispenser. Place dispenser back on the agitator.

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Loading and using the washer. Always follow fabric manufacturer’s care label when laundering.

Sorting Wash Loads

Sort by color (whites, lights, colors), soil level, fabric type (sturdy cottons, easy care, delicates), and whether the fabric produces lint (terry cloth, chenille), or collects lint (velveteen, corduroy).

Proper Use of Detergent

Add detergent and start the washer before adding

You can use less detergent if you have soft water, a

clothes so that the detergent can work effectively.

smaller load, or a lightly soiled load.

Using too little or too much detergent is a common

 

cause of laundry problems.

 

Loading the Washer

Load dry items loosely, no higher than the top row of holes in the washer basket. When loading wet items make sure you set the load/water level high enough to allow the items to move freely. Water level should just cover the clothes. To add items after washer has started, lift the lid and submerge additional items next to the agitator.

Do not wrap long items like sheets or pants around the agitator.

Do not wash fabrics containing flammable materials (waxes, cleaning fluids, etc.).

Agitation will not start with the lid up.

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Care and Cleaning of the Washer

Wash Basket: Leave the lid open after washing to allow moisture to evaporate. If you want to clean the basket use a clean soft cloth dampened with liquid detergent, then rinse. (Do not use harsh or gritty cleaners.)

Fill Hoses: Hoses connecting washer to faucet should be replaced every 5 years.

Lint Filter: The lint filter is located under the agitator. It is self-cleaning and requires no maintenance.

Exterior: Immediately wipe off any spills. Wipe with damp cloth. Try not to hit surface with sharp objects.

Moving and Storage: Ask the service technician to remove water from drain pump and hoses. Do not store the washer where it will be exposed to the weather. In the United States call the GE Answer Center®, 800.626.2000 for information on how to keep the tub stationary when moving the washer. In Canada write to Manager, Consumer Relations, Camco Inc., 1 Factory Lane, Suite 310, Moncton, N.B. E1C 9M3.

Long Vacations: Be sure water supply is shut off at faucets. Drain all water from hoses if weather will be below freezing.

Fabric Care Labels

Below are fabric care label “symbols” that affect the clothing you will be laundering.

WASH LABELS

Machine wash

cycle

Normal

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Permanent Press/

 

 

 

 

Do not wash

Do not wring

 

Gentle/

 

Hand wash

 

 

wrinkle resistant

delicate

 

 

 

Water

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

temperature

 

Hot

 

Warm

Cold/cool

 

 

 

 

(50°C/120°F)

(40°C/105°F) (30°C/85°F)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

DRY LABELS

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Tumble

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

dry

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Do not dry

 

Dry

Normal Permanent Press/

Gentle/ Do not tumble dry

(used with

 

 

 

 

wrinkle resistant

delicate

 

do not wash)

Heat

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

setting

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

High

Medium

Low

No heat/air

 

 

Special

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

instructions

 

 

 

 

 

 

Dry flat

 

 

 

Line dry/

Drip dry

In the shade

 

hang to dry

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

BLEACH LABELS

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Bleach

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

symbols

Any bleach

Only non-chlorine bleach

Do not bleach

 

 

 

(when needed)

(when needed)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Troubleshooting Tips

Save time and money! Review the charts on the following pages first and you may not need to call for service.

PERFECTEMP

 

 

 

Possible Causes

What To Do

 

 

 

 

 

 

PerfecTemp wash

 

 

 

The washer is in a cold rinse cycle

This is normal. The PerfecTemp feature is designed not

temperature is incorrect

 

 

 

 

to activate during a cold rinse cycle so that the coldest

 

 

 

 

 

water available is used.

 

 

 

 

 

 

(Review PerfecTemp

 

 

 

All the water in the water heater

Wait until the water in the water heater is heated to the

in the About washer

 

 

 

has been used

correct temperature.

features section)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

WATER

 

 

 

Possible Causes

What To Do

 

 

 

 

 

 

Too many suds

 

 

 

Type of detergent

Switch to a lower sudsing detergent brand and follow

 

 

 

 

 

instructions on package.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Very soft water

Try less detergent.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Too much detergent

Measure your detergent carefully. Use less soap if you

 

 

 

 

 

have soft water, a smaller load, or a lightly soiled load.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Water leaks

 

 

 

Fill hoses or drain hose is

Make sure hose connections are tight at faucets and make

 

 

 

 

improperly connected

sure end of drain hose is correctly inserted in and secured

 

 

 

 

 

to drain facility.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Household drain may

Check household plumbing. You may need to call a

 

 

 

 

be clogged

plumber.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Constant water pressure

Tighten hoses at the faucets and turn the water off after

 

 

 

 

to the fill hoses at the

each use.

 

 

 

 

water source

Check condition of the fill hoses; they may need

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

replacement after 5 years.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Using too much detergent

Use less detergent. Use less soap if you have soft water, a

 

 

 

 

in washer

smaller load, or a lightly soiled load.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Water temperature

 

 

 

Control is not set properly

Check water temperature control and adjust.

is incorrect

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Water supply is turned off

Turn both hot and cold faucets fully on and make sure

 

 

 

 

or improperly connected

hoses are connected to correct faucets.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Water valve screens are

Turn off the water source and remove the water connection

 

 

 

 

stopped up

hoses from the upper back of the washer. Use a brush or

 

 

 

 

 

toothpick to clean the screens in the machine. Reconnect

 

 

 

 

 

the hoses and turn the water back on.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

House water heater is

Make sure house water heater is delivering water

 

 

 

 

not set properly

at 120°F.–140°F.(48°C.–60°C.).

 

 

 

 

 

 

Water pumped out

 

 

 

Lid lifted or cycle was put in

Reset cycle.

before cycle is

 

 

 

pause for over 24 hours

 

complete

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Water won’t drain

 

 

 

Drain hose is kinked or

Straighten drain hose and make sure washer is not sitting

 

 

 

 

improperly connected

on it.

 

 

 

 

 

Top of drain outlet should be less than 8 ft (2.5 m)

 

 

 

 

 

above floor.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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OPERATION

 

 

 

Possible Causes

What To Do

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Washer pauses in cycle

 

 

 

The DELICATES cycle was chosen

This is normal. The DELICATES cycle has a short soak

 

 

 

 

 

period.

Washer won’t operate

 

 

 

Washer is unplugged

Make sure cord is plugged securely into a working outlet.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Water supply is turned off

Turn both hot and cold faucets fully on.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Controls are not set properly

Check controls.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Lid is open

Close lid.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Circuit breaker/fuse is

Check house circuit breakers/fuses. Replace fuses or

 

 

 

 

tripped/blown

reset breaker. Washer should have separate outlet.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Electronics need to be reset

Unplug washer, wait 2 minutes, plug back in, and press

 

 

 

 

 

START.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

START was not pressed

Press START.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

PERFORMANCE

 

 

 

Possible Causes

What To Do

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Clothes too wet

 

 

 

Incorrect spin cycle

Make sure the spin cycle selected matches the load you

 

 

 

 

selected

are washing. Some fabrics will feel wetter when rinsed

 

 

 

 

 

with cold water.

Colored spots

 

 

 

Incorrect use of fabric

Check fabric softener package for instructions and follow

 

 

 

 

softener

directions for using dispenser.

 

 

 

 

 

Pretreat stain and rewash.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Dye transfer

Sort whites or lightly colored items from dark colors.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Grayed or yellowed

 

 

 

Not enough detergent

Use more detergent (especially with larger loads).

clothes

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Hard water

Use a water conditioner like Calgon brand or install

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

a water softener.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Water is not hot enough

Make sure water heater is delivering water at

 

 

 

 

 

120°F.–140°F. (48°C.–60°C.).

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Washer is overloaded

Select load size to match clothes load.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Detergent is not

Add detergent as wash basket fills with water before

 

 

 

 

dissolving

you load clothes.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Dye transfer

Sort clothes by color. If fabric label states wash separately,

 

 

 

 

 

unstable dyes may be indicated.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Lint or residue on

 

 

 

Clothes are air or line dried

If you do not dry your clothes with a clothes dryer, your

clothes

 

 

 

 

clothes may retain more lint.

 

 

 

 

Incorrect sorting

Separate lint producers from lint collectors.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Washing too long

Wash small loads for a shorter time than larger loads.

 

 

 

 

Detergent not dissolving

Add detergent as wash basket fills with water, before you

 

 

 

 

 

load clothes.

 

 

 

 

 

Try a liquid detergent.

 

 

 

 

 

Use warmer water temperature.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Overloading

Load clothes no higher than the top row of holes in the

 

 

 

 

 

washer tub.

 

 

 

 

 

Make sure load size selector matches clothes load size.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Incorrect use of fabric softener

Check fabric softener package for instructions and follow

 

 

 

 

 

directions for using dispenser.

 

 

 

 

 

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(con) PERFORMANCE

 

Possible Causes

What To Do

 

 

 

 

 

Pilling

 

Result of normal wear on

While this is not caused by the washer, you can slow the

 

 

poly-cotton blends and

pilling process by washing garments inside out.

 

 

fuzzy fabrics

 

Snags, holes, tears, rips

 

Pins, snaps, hooks, sharp

Fasten snaps, hooks, buttons, and zippers.

or excessive wear

 

buttons, belt buckles,

Remove loose items like pins, objects in pockets

 

 

zippers, and sharp objects

 

 

and sharp buttons.

 

 

left in pockets

 

 

Turn knits (which snag easily) inside out.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Undiluted chlorine bleach

Check bleach package instructions for proper amount.

 

 

 

 

Never add undiluted bleach to wash or allow clothes

 

 

 

 

to come in contact with undiluted bleach.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Chemicals like hair bleach

Rinse items that may have chemicals on them before

 

 

or dye, permanent wave

washing.

 

 

solution

 

 

 

 

 

Wrinkling

 

Improper sorting

Avoid mixing heavy items (like work clothes) with

 

 

 

 

light items (like blouses).

 

 

 

 

Try a fabric softener.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Overloading or

Load your washer so clothes have enough room

 

 

incorrect water level

to move freely.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Incorrect wash and

Match Cycle selection to the type of fabric you are

 

 

dry cycles

washing (especially for easy care loads).

 

 

 

 

 

 

Repeated washing in

Wash in warm or cold water.

 

 

water that is too hot

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

NOISE

 

 

Possible Causes

What To Do

 

 

 

 

 

Washer is noisy

 

 

Washer is uneven

To level the front of the washer, adjust the front leveling

 

 

 

 

legs by rotating the individual leg in the proper direction

 

 

 

 

for up or down. To level back of washer, lift back of

 

 

 

 

machine 4″ (11 cm) and set down.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Washer load is

Press PAUSE to stop the washer, open the lid and

 

 

 

unbalanced

redistribute the load evenly. Close the lid and press

 

 

 

 

START.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Shipping rod is still assembled

To remove shipping rod from washer, pull yellow tag and

 

 

 

in unit

attached rod from the bottom right hand side of washer.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Washer is sitting too close

Pull washer away from the wall; about 4″ (11 cm)

 

 

 

to wall (causes knocking

is needed.

 

 

 

during cycle)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

OTHER

 

Possible Causes

What To Do

 

 

 

 

 

Labels on the exterior

 

Occasionally the adhesive

Use a hair dryer set at the lowest heat setting, directing

of the washer will not

 

used on the labels does

the air at the label for a short amount of time. This will

peel off cleanly

 

not release cleanly

release the adhesive easily, without damaging the surface

 

 

 

 

of the washer.

 

 

 

 

 

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