GE WPSE7003B9WW, WPSE7003A0WW, WPSE7003A0AA, WPSE7002A0WW, WPSE7002A0AA Owner’s Manual

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SafetyInformation

Proper Installation .............. 3

Water Heater Safety ............. 3

When Not in Use ............... 3

When Using the Washer ......... 3

Your Laundry Area ............. 3

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Operating lnstructions

Clothes care cycles ............ 6, 7

Controls ...................... 4

Controls features ............... 8

Cycle options .................. 9

Cycle status .................... 9

Loading and Using

the Washer ................ 11, 12

One Touch Cycles ............ 4, 5

Washer Features ............ 6-10

Troubleshooting Tips ..... 13-16

Customer Service

GE Answer Center*

800 Number ........ 2, Back Cover

Product Registration ........ 17, 18

Service Telephone

Numbers ........... 2, Back Cover

Warranty ..................... 19

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IMPORTANT!

Fill out the Consumer Product Registration Card,

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Two easy ways to register your appliance!

• Through the intemet at www.geappliances.com

• Complete and mail the enclosed Product Registration Card

FORYOURRECORDS

Write the model and serial numbers here:

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

READTHISMANUAL

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.

IFYOUNEEDSERVICE

You'll find many answers to common problems in the Before You CallForService section.

ffyou review our chart of Troubloshooting Tipsfirst, 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 ton-flee

customer service numbers is included in the back section. Or, in b_eUnitedStates,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.

Visit our Website at ww_.geappliances, com

IMPORTANTSAFETYINFORMATION.

READALLINSTRUCTIONSBEFOREUSING.

A WARNING! Foryoursa e ,in,orma oninthismenua,mustbe o,lowedtominimizetheris*o, re

or explosion, electric shock, or to prevent property damage, personal injury, or loss of life.

WATERHEATERSAFETY

Under certain condi#bns hydrogengas may be producedin a water heater thathas notbeen used for two weeks

or more. Hydrogen gas can be explosive under these circumstances.

ffthe 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 tiame or appliance during this process.

PROPERINSTALLATION

This washer must beproperiy 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 UnitedStatesthe GEAnswerCenter_,800.626.2000.InCanada,call,1-500-361-340a.

• Install or store where itwill not be exposed to temperatures below freezing or exposed to the weather.

• Remove the colored protective film from the control panel.

YOURLAUNDRYAREA

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

lint, paper, rags, chemicals, etc.

• Properly ground washer to conform with all

governing codes and ordinances. Follow details in Installation Instructions.

• 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.

Usethis

appliance

onlyforits

intended purpose as

described in this Owner's Manual.

WHENUSINGTHEWASHER

• Never reach into washer while it is moving. Wait undl 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 • Never attempt to operate this appliance flit ls damaged, may ignite or explode. Do not add these substances to malfunctioning, partially disassembled, or has missing

the wash water. Do not use or place these substances or broken parts, including a damaged cord or plug. around your washer or cliyer 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 offthe circuit breaker before attempting any maintenance or cleaning.

NOTE?Pressing PAUSE or STOP/CANCEL does/gOT disconnect the appliance from the power supply.

WHENNOTINUSE

• Turn offwater faucets to relieve pressure on hoses and valves and to minimize leakage ifa 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 rid to prevent children from hiding inside.

• Do not attempt m 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.

READANDFOLLOWTHISSAFETYINFORMATIONCAREFULLY.

SAVETHESEINSTRUCTIONS

Easy ONE TOUCHCycles.

Your new washer offers the convenience of starting your wash loads with our easy ONETOUCHcycles. Make one simple

selection, and your LOAD SIZE, SOILLEVEL,WASH/RINSE TEMPERATURE,and WASH/SPIN SPEEDare automatically set.

Then all you have to do is press START.

• Add clothes • Select wash cycle

• Add detergent

• Check load size setting

• Add diluted fabric so_ener

Washercontrolpanel

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,_dl_Tw_ SOAK WASH RINSE 2NDRINSE ALITOBALANCIE FINN.SPIN

CYCLE STATUS

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Model WPSE7002

CYCLESTATUS

RINSE 2NDRINSE

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AUTOBALAJ_CE FINALS_N

ONE TOUCH selections.

PRESS... AUTOMATICALLYSELECTS... THENPRESS...

LOAD SOIL TEMP SPEED

SIZE LEVEL WASHIRINSE WASH/SPIN

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Forheavytolightlysoiled cottons, household linens, workandplayclothes.

LARGE_ i NORMAL t_ COLD FAST

Forheavyto lightlysoiledcottons,household linens,work andplayclothes.

LARGE ! NORMAL-I COLD i NORMAL

For non-colorfast cottonsand blends, anditems that are labeled cold wash by the fabric manufacturer.

MEDIOM NORMAL iI WARMcoLD GENTLEFAsT

Forknits,wrinkle-freeand

permanentpressitems.

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SMALL I LIGHT = COLD i SLOW i

Forlingerieanditemslabeledhand-washable withlightsoils.Providesperiods ofagitation

endsoakduringwash andrinse.

SMALL i i LIGHT i =

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For lightly soiled items that are needed in a hurr}_.Cycle time is approximately 15minutes,

depending on your household water pressure.

COLD FAST

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GENTLE i

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Changingthe automaticsettings.

You can change any of the automatic settings simply by pressing the desired pads.

AboutClothesCareCycles.

SOIL

LEVEL

t w Y

STAIN WASH (on some models)

For heavily soiled or stained items. Adds an extra agitation and soak at the beginning

of the wash cycle.

PRESOAK

Topresoak a load and go straight intoa wash cycle:

Select your wash cycle, press the PRESOAKpad, then press the START/PAUSEpad.

• Starts with three minutes of agitation, then 12 minutes of soaking, followed by the

selected wash cycle.

• Uses the speed and water temperature of your selected wash cycle.

Topresoak a load for morethan 12 minutes;

Press the PRESOAKpad. The washer will fill and these automatic settings are selected:

LOAD TEMP SPEED

SIZE WA_HJ_INE£ WASH/SPIN

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• Three minutes of agitation is followed by up to 24 hours of soaking.

• To soak less than 24 hours, press the O_lN & SPIN pad or choose a wash cycle.

QUICK RINSE

Use this feature to quickly rinse chlorine, perspiration, stains, etc. out of clothes.

• The washer fills with water, agitates for three minutes, drains and spins.

Automatic mllCK RINSE settings:

LOAD TEMP SPEED

SIZE WA=P_INSE WASH/BpZN

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