GE WPSQ3120, WPXQ3090 Owner’s Manual

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Owner’s Manual

WPSQ3120

WPXQ3090

Part No. 175D1807P214 Pub. No. 49-9949

GE WPSQ3120, WPXQ3090 Owner’s Manual

Congratulations!

You Are Now Part of the GE Family.

Welcome to the GE family. We’re proud of our quality products and we are committed to providing dependable service. You’ll see it in this easy-to-use Owner’s Manual and you’ll hear it in the friendly voices of our customer service department.

Best of all, you’ll experience these values each time you do the laundry. That’s important, because your new washer will be part of your family for many years. And we hope you will be part of ours for a long time to come.

We thank you for buying GE. We appreciate your purchase, and hope you will continue to rely on us whenever you need quality appliances for your home.

Important!

Staple sales slip or cancelled check here.

Proof of the original purchase date is needed to obtain service under the warranty.

Write the model and serial numbers here.

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You can find them behind the top edge

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of the control panel.

GE & You,

A Service Partnership.

Ask any GE appliance owner and they will tell you we stand behind our products with unmatched quality service. However, did you know that most questions result from simple problems that you can easily fix yourself in just a few minutes? This Owner’s Manual can tell you how.

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.

Review the Section on

Troubleshooting Tips

You’ll find many answers to common problems here. If you review our chart of

Troubleshooting Tips first, you may not need to call for service at all.

If You Need Service

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 call in the United States the GE

Answer Center® at 800.626.2000, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. In Canada, call 800-361-3400.

Languages

English . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Français . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Español. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

Safety Information . . . . . . .4–7

Operating Instructions

Control Panels . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

Control Settings . . . . . . . . . . .8, 9

Washer Features . . . . . . . .10–12

Loading and Using

the Washer . . . . . . . . . . . .13, 14

Troubleshooting Tips

Before You

Call For Service . . . . . . . . .15–19

Customer Service

Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

Service Telephone

Numbers . . . . . . . . . .Back Cover

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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.

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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, write to Manager, Consumer Relations, Camco Inc., 1 Factory Lane, Suite 310, Moncton, N.B. E1C 9M3.

Install or store where it will not

Properly ground washer to

be exposed to temperatures

conform with all governing

below freezing or exposed to

codes and ordinances. Follow

the weather.

details in Installation

 

Instructions.

YOUR LAUNDRY AREA

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.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS. READ ALL INFORMATION BEFORE USING.

WARNING!

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

WHEN USING THE WASHER

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: 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.

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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.

REMEMBER…

Your continued health and safety are important to us. Please read and follow this Safety Information carefully.

We want you to remain a happy and healthy part of our GE family.

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About the washer control panel.

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

Model WPSQ3120

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

PERMANENT PRESS

LOAD SIZE

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

WRINKLE FREE COTTON

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

COTTONS

KNITS

VARIABLE

 

 

 

 

 

WASH/SPIN SPEED

 

 

 

 

WASH/RINSE TEMPS

 

 

 

 

 

EASY CARE

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SUPER

 

 

GENTLE NORMAL NORMAL

 

COLD WARM

 

WARM HOT

 

EXTRA

EXTRA

 

 

 

RESET

 

 

 

SLOW

 

SLOW

FAST

 

COLD COLD

 

WARM COLD

 

RINSE

LIGHT SOIL

 

LARGE

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

RINSE

NORMAL

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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EXTRA

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

HEAVY

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

POWER WASH

 

 

SMALL

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

15 MIN

SOAK/WASH

MEDIUM

SMALL

 

 

 

 

 

Automatic Cycle Signal

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

AUTO SOAK

HANDWASH

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

30 MIN

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

AUTO SOAK

PREWASH

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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3

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Model WPXQ3090

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

LOAD SIZE

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

PERMANENT PRESS

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

COTTONS

KNITS

 

 

 

 

 

 

WASH/SPIN SPEED

 

 

 

 

WASH/RINSE TEMPS

 

 

 

 

REGULAR

PERMANENT

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

PRESS

 

 

GENTLE NORMAL NORMAL

COLD WARM

WARM HOT

EXTRA

EXTRA

 

 

SMALL

MEDIUM

 

SLOW

SLOW

FAST

COLD COLD

WARM COLD

RINSE

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

RINSE

LIGHT SOIL

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

RESET

MEDIUM

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

HEAVY

DELICATES

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

POWER WASH

 

EXTRA

EXTRA

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SMALL

LARGE

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

30 MIN

1

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

AUTO SOAK

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

4

Control Settings

1

Load Size

 

 

The water level should just cover the clothes. Adjust the

 

load size accordingly. Loosely load clothes no higher than

 

the top row of holes in the washer tub.

 

Some models allow you to increase the water level after

 

you’ve made a selection. Select RESET and a new level.

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2

3

4

Wash/Spin Speed

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 moves faster. 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. Clothes will be less dry than when using FAST spin speed.

Wash/Rinse Temp

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

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, COTTONS REGULAR work and play clothes.

PERMANENT PRESS For easy care and wrinkle-resistant items.

KNITS Specially designed for normal soil knits.

DELICATES For lingerie and delicate fabrics with light to normal soil.

HANDWASH For lingerie and special-care fabrics with light soils. Select EXTRA SMALL for load size and for cycle. Provides periods of agitation and soak during wash and rinse.

AUTO SOAK For heavily soiled clothes. Begins with a brief agitation, soaks for a specified period of time, then moves through the rest of the cycle automatically.

PREWASH For heavily soiled clothes or for clothes with a care label that recommends prewashing before wearing.

POWER WASH For heavily soiled and heavy-duty fabrics. This cycle provides a longer agitation.

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About the washer features.

NOTE: Not all features are available on all washer models.

 

 

 

 

 

Extra Rinse

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

When you use extra detergent or bleach to clean

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

heavily soiled clothes, you may want to use the EXTRA

 

 

 

 

 

RINSE option. This option provides a second deep cold

 

 

 

 

 

rinse in the COTTONS/COTTONS REGULAR and the

 

 

 

 

 

PERMANENT PRESS cycles.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The washer will pause for a few minutes before the

 

EXTRA

 

RINSE

EXTRA RINSE option begins.

 

RESET

If the extra rinse light is lit and you don’t want this

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

option, select EXTRA RINSE RESET.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Liquid Bleach Dispenser

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

1 Check clothing care labels for special instructions.

2 Measure liquid bleach carefully, following instructions on the bottle.

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.

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

Do not pour powdered bleach into bleach dispenser.

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.

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Automatic Cycle Signal (on some models)

This will sound at the end of the cycle you choose, alerting you to remove the clothes to avoid excess wrinkling before drying.

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Fabric Softener Dispenser

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

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

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

Do not use the Fabric Softener Dispenser with AUTO SOAK or

EXTRA RINSE cycle.

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

Do not pour anything into the agitator if the top is removed.

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About the washer features.

NOTE: Not all features are available on all washer models.

Cleaning the Fabric Softener Dispenser

 

 

 

Remove the dispenser from the top of the agitator.

 

1

 

 

 

Separate the dispenser cup from the cover by

 

 

2

 

 

grasping the top and pushing down on the inside of

 

 

 

 

 

 

the cup with your fingers. Dispenser cup will pop

 

 

 

free from the cover.

 

 

 

To clean dispenser, soak both the dispenser cup

 

 

3

 

 

and the dispenser cover in the following solution:

Separate for cleaning.

 

1 US gallon (3.8 liters) warm water

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

1 cup (240 ml) bleach

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

Colors

Whites

 

Lights

Darks

Soil

Heavy

 

Normal

Light

Fabric

Delicates

Easy Care

Sturdy Cottons

Lint

Lint Producers

Lint Collectors

Proper Use of Detergent

Add detergent and start the washer before adding clothes so that the detergent can work effectively. Follow the detergent package directions. Using too little detergent is a common cause of laundry problems. Use more detergent if you have hard water, large loads, greasy or oily soils or lower water temperature.

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Loading the Washer

Load dry items loosely, no higher than the top row of holes in the washer tub. 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, push in Cycle knob and submerge additional items next to the agitator. Close the lid and pull Cycle knob out to restart.

Do not wrap large items like sheets around the agitator.

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

Washer will not start with the lid up.

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Loading and using the washer.

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: It is self-cleaning, requires no maintenance, and is located under the agitator.

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.

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Before you call for service…

Troubleshooting Tips

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

Problem

 

Possible Causes

What To Do

 

 

 

 

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

Check controls and

 

 

properly

make sure Cycle knob is

 

 

 

pulled out to ON position.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Lid is open

Close lid and pull Cycle

 

 

 

knob out to ON position.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Circuit breaker/fuse is

Check house circuit

 

 

tripped/blown

breakers /fuses. Replace

 

 

 

fuses or reset breaker.

 

 

 

Washer should have

 

 

 

separate outlet.

 

 

 

 

Water temperature

 

Control is not set properly

Check water temperature

is incorrect

 

 

control and adjust.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Water supply is turned off

Turn both hot and cold

 

 

or improperly connected

faucets fully on and make

 

 

 

sure hoses are connected

 

 

 

to correct faucets.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Water valve screens are

Turn off the water source

 

 

stopped up

and remove the water

 

 

 

connection 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

 

 

not set properly

heater is delivering water

 

 

 

at 120°F.–140°F.

 

 

 

(48°C.–60°C.).

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Before you call for service…

Troubleshooting Tips

Problem

 

Possible Causes

What To Do

 

 

 

 

Water won’t drain

 

Drain hose is kinked or

Straighten drain hose and

 

 

improperly connected

make sure washer is not

 

 

 

sitting on it.

 

 

 

Top of drain outlet should

 

 

 

be less than 8 ft. above

 

 

 

floor.

 

 

 

 

Water leaks

 

Fill hoses or drain hose is

Make sure hose

 

 

improperly connected

connections are tight at

 

 

 

faucets and make sure end

 

 

 

of drain hose is correctly

 

 

 

inserted in and secured to

 

 

 

drain facility.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Household drain may

Check household

 

 

be clogged

plumbing. You may need

 

 

 

to call a plumber.

Constant water pressure to the fill hoses at the water source

Tighten hoses at the faucets and turn the water off after each use.

Check condition of the fill hoses; they may need replacement after 5 years.

Washer is noisy

Washer is uneven

Make sure washer is level

 

 

and firm to the floor.

 

 

 

 

Washer load is

Push the Cycle knob in to

 

unbalanced

stop the washer, open the

 

 

lid and redistribute the

 

 

load evenly. Close the lid

 

 

and restart.

 

 

Washer pauses in cycle

The washer normally pauses

 

between washing steps

 

 

 

 

Clothes too wet

Incorrect cycle selected

Make sure the cycle

 

 

selected matches the load

 

 

you are washing.

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Problem

 

Possible Causes

What To Do

 

 

 

 

Lint or residue on clothes

 

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

Check fabric softener

 

 

softener

package for instructions

 

 

 

and follow directions for

 

 

 

using dispenser.

 

 

 

 

Colored spots

 

Incorrect use of fabric

Check fabric softener

 

 

softener

package for instructions

 

 

 

and follow directions for

 

 

 

using dispenser.

 

 

 

Pretreat stain and rewash.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Dye transfer

Sort whites or lightly

 

 

 

colored items from dark

 

 

 

colors.

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Troubleshooting Tips

Problem

 

Possible Causes

What To Do

 

 

 

 

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

 

 

incorrect water level

clothes have enough room

 

 

 

to move freely.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Incorrect wash and

Match Cycle selection to

 

 

dry cycles

the type of fabric you are

 

 

 

washing (especially for easy

 

 

 

care loads).

 

 

 

 

 

 

Repeated washing in

Wash in warm or cold water

 

 

water that is too hot

with plenty of detergent.

 

 

 

 

Too many suds

 

Type of detergent

Switch to a lower sudsing

 

 

 

detergent brand and

 

 

 

follow instructions on

 

 

 

package.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Very soft water

Try less detergent.

 

 

 

 

Snags, holes, tears, rips

 

Pins, snaps, hooks, sharp

Fasten snaps, hooks,

or excessive wear

 

buttons, belt buckles

buttons, and zippers.

 

 

zippers, and sharp objects

Remove loose items like

 

 

left in pockets

pins, objects in pockets

 

 

 

 

 

 

and sharp buttons.

 

 

 

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

 

 

or dye, permanent wave

chemicals on them before

 

 

solution

washing.

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Problem

 

Possible Causes

What To Do

 

 

 

 

Pilling

 

Result of normal wear on

While this is not caused by

 

 

poly-cotton blends and

the washer, you can slow

 

 

fuzzy fabrics

the pilling process by

 

 

 

washing garments inside

 

 

 

out.

 

 

 

 

Grayed or yellowed

 

Not enough detergent

Use more detergent

clothes

 

 

(especially with larger

 

 

 

loads).

 

 

 

 

 

 

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

 

 

dissolving

basket fills with water

 

 

 

before you load clothes.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Dye transfer

Sort clothes by color. If

 

 

 

fabric label states wash

 

 

 

separately, unstable dyes

 

 

 

may be indicated.

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GE Washer Warranty (For customers in the United States)

All warranty service provided by our Factory Service Centers, or an authorized Customer Care® technician. For service, call 800-GE-CARES. Warranty may vary in Canada. See your approved Profile dealer for details.

For The Period Of:

 

GE Will Replace, At No Charge To You:

One Year

 

Any part of the washer which fails due to a defect

From the date of the

 

in materials or workmanship. During this full one-year

original purchase

 

warranty, GE will also provide, free of charge, all labor

 

 

and in-home service to replace the defective part.

Two Years

 

Any part of the washer which fails due to a defect

From the date of the

 

in materials or workmanship. During this two-year

original purchase

 

limited warranty, you will be responsible for any labor

 

 

or in-home service costs.

Five Years

 

The suspension rod and spring assembly, if any of these

From the date of the

 

parts should fail due to a defect in materials or

original purchase

 

workmanship. GE will also replace the washer lid or

 

 

cover, if they should rust under normal operating

 

 

conditions. During this five-year limited warranty,

 

 

you will be responsible for any labor or in-home

 

 

service costs.

 

Ten Years

 

The transmission and washer tub, if any of these parts

From the date of the

 

should fail due to a defect in materials or workmanship.

original purchase

 

During this ten-year limited warranty, you will be

 

 

responsible for any labor or in-home service costs.

Lifetime

 

The washer basket, if it should fail due to a defect in

From the date of the

 

materials or workmanship. During this lifetime

original purchase

 

limited warranty, you will be responsible for any labor

 

 

or in-home service costs.

 

 

What GE Will Not Cover:

 

Service trips to your home to teach you

Replacement of house fuses or

how to use the product.

 

resetting of circuit breakers.

Improper installation.

 

Damage to the product caused by

Failure of the product if it is

accident, fire, floods or acts of God.

 

abused, misused, or used for other

Incidental or consequential damage to

than the intended purpose or used

personal property caused by possible

commercially.

 

defects with this appliance.

This warranty is extended to the original purchaser and any succeeding owner for products purchased for home use within the USA. In Alaska, the warranty excludes the cost of shipping or service calls to your home.

Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state. To know what your legal rights are, consult your local or state consumer affairs office or your state’s Attorney General.

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Warrantor: General Electric Company. Louisville, KY 40225

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