GE WPXH214, WCXH208, WSXH208, WCXH214 User Manual

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Washers

Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . 3, 4

Operating Instructions

Control Panels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Control Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

Fabric Care Labels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6, 7

Loading and Using the Washer . . . .8, 9

Installation Instructions . . . . . .11–16

Drain Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

Electrical Requirements . . . . . . . . . .14

Installing the Washer . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

Location of Your Washer . . . . . . . . . .12

Preparing to Install Your Washer . . .11

Replacement Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

Rough-In Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . .15

Unpacking Your Washer . . . . . . . . . .13

Water Supply Requirements . . . . . . .14

Troubleshooting Tips . . . . . . . . .17–19

Customer Service

Service Telephone Numbers . . . . . . 22

Warranty for U.S. Customers . . . . . . 20

Warranty for Canadian Customers . . .21

Spacemaker

U.S. Models:

WSXH208 WPXH214

Canada Models:

WCXH208 WCXH214

Owner’s Manual &

Installation Instructions

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GE & You, A Service Partnership.

FOR YOUR RECORDS

Write the model and serial numbers here:

You can find them at the top inside of the door opening.

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.

READ THIS MANUAL

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.

Visit our Website at:

GEAppliances.com

IMPORTANT!

Staple sales slip or canceled check here.

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

Fill out the Consumer Product Registration Card.

Two easy ways to register your appliance!

■ Through the Internet at GEAppliances.com

■ Complete and mail the enclosed Product Registration Card

■ Install or store where it will not be exposed to

temperatures below freezing or exposed to the weather.

■ Properly ground washer to conform with all governing

codes and ordinances. Follow details in Installation Instructions.

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.

The instructions in this manual and all other literature included with this washer are not meant to cover every possible condition and situation that may occur. Good, safe practices and caution

MUST

be applied when installing, operating, and maintaining any

appliance.

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.

■ Keep the area underneath and around your

appliances free of combustible materials such as lint, paper, rags and chemicals.

■ Do not leave the washer door open. An open door

could entice children to hang on the door or crawl inside the washer.

■ 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.

YOUR LAUNDRY AREA

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Safety Instructions Installation Instructions

■ Never reach into washer while it is moving.

Wait until the machine has completely stopped before opening the door.

■ 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, drycleaning 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.

■ Do not slam the washer door closed or try

to force the door open when locked (Door Lock light ON). This could result in damage to the washer.

■ The washer is equipped with an electrical

overload protector. The motor will stop if it becomes overheated. The washer will automatically restart after a cool-down period of up to 30 minutes, if the washer has not been manually turned off during this time.

WHEN USING THE WASHER

■ 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 should be replaced every 5 years.

■ Before discarding a washer, or removing it

from service, remove the washer door 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 userrepair instructions that you understand and have the skills to carry out.

■ Do not tamper with controls.

WHEN NOT IN USE

READ AND FOLLOW THIS SAFETY INFORMATION CAREFULLY.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.

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About the washer control panel.

You can locate your model number at the top inside of the door opening.

7 TEMPERATURES EXTRA RINSE

COTTONS / EASY CARE / ULTRA CARE

ON OFF

DOOR

LOCKED

FINAL SPIN SPEED

RPM

PULL TO START / PUSH TO STOP

HOT

COLD

WARM WARM

WARM

COLD

COLD COLD

AutoTemp

FAST

850 450 650 850

NORMAL

950 650 850 950

HEAVY

PERM PRESS

DELICATES

MEDIUM

LIGHT

INAL SPIN

FINAL SPIN

COTTONS

QUICK WASH

ULTRA CARE

EASY CARE

COLD COLD

A R

O L D

WRINKLEFREE

AUTO DISPENSER SAFETY LATCH/SLIDE TO OPEN

Control Settings

Automatic Dispenser and Safety Latch

Safety latch slides to the right to open drawer. (Latch locks to the left on its own.) Add detergent, liquid bleach and fabric softener to this drawer.

Temperature

Select the water temperature for the wash and rinse cycles. Always follow garment manufacturer’s care label or instructions when laundering.

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 loads.

PREWASH For heavily soiled and protein-stained items. Follow PreWash with a complete wash cycle.

COTTONS For heavy to lightly soiled cottons, household linens, work and play clothes.

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

DELICATES/ For lightly soiled lingerie and special-care fabrics.

ULTRACARE

QUICK WASH For lightly soiled items you need in a hurry.

Final Spin Speed (on some models)

The Fast spin speed is for durable items.

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

Set the desired wash cycle by pushing in cycle knob and turning clockwise.

Start the washer by closing the door and pulling out the cycle knob.

To stop the washer, push in the cycle knob and pull out to restart.

■

The washer will not operate with the door open.

■

The door will automatically lock during the entire wash cycle.

Features and appearance may vary.

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4 TEMPERATURES

WASH / RINSE

EXTRA RINSE

COTTONS / EASY CARE

DOOR

LOCKED

HOT COLD

WARM WARM

WARM

COLD

COLD COLD

ON OFF

CYCLE SIGNAL

OFF LOUD

PULL TO START / PUSH TO STOP

HEAVY

LIGHT

MEDIUM

WASH

INAL SPIN

FINAL SPIN

PERM PRESS

FINAL SPIN

DELICATES

COTTONS

PREWASH

EASY CARE

KNITS

AUTO DISPENSER SAFETY LATCH/SLIDE TO OPEN

Models WPXH214 and WCXH214

Models WCXH208 and WSXH208

About the washer features.

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

Cycle Signal (on some models)

When the Cycle Signal is ON it will sound at the end of the cycle. The signal can be set at

OFF

(no sound),

LOUD

or anywhere

in between.

Extra Rinse (available on some cycles)

Use an extra rinse when additional rinsing is desired to remove excess dirt and detergent from soiled loads.

Door Locked Indicator Light

The indicator light is ON and the door is locked when the cycle knob is pulled out. The light turns OFF at the end of the cycle.

AutoTemp (on some models)

AUTO TEMP senses the incoming water temperature and adjusts the fill water to obtain the correct wash temperature. This feature is activated only when selecting a

COLD

WARM

wash temperature.

For example, if a

COLD

wash is selected, 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.

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CYCLE SIGNAL

OFF LOUD

EXTRA RINSE

COTTONS / EASY CARE

ON OFF

DOOR

LOCKED

The Dispenser Drawer

Slowly open the dispenser drawer by first sliding the safety latch to the right, then pulling the drawer out until it stops.

After adding laundry products, slowly close the dispenser drawer. Closing the drawer too quickly could result in early dispensing of the bleach and fabric softener.

You may see water in the bleach and fabric softener compartments. This is a result of the siphoning action and is part of the normal operation of the washer.

If the dispenser drawer is pulled out more than 1 1/2” when the washer is in operation, the washer will shut off. The DOOR LOCK indicator light will turn off and the door will be unlocked. Slowly close the drawer, and the washer will automatically resume operation.

The Liquid Bleach Compartment

If desired, measure out the recommended amount of liquid chlorine bleach, not to exceed 1/3 cup (80 ml) and pour

into the center compartment labeled “LIQUID BLEACH”

marked with this symbol .

Do not exceed the maximum fill line. Overfilling can cause early dispensing of the bleach which could result in damaged clothes.

NOTE: Do not use powdered bleach in the dispenser.

The Fabric Softener Compartment

If desired, pour the recommended amount of liquid fabric softener into the compartment labeled “FABRIC SOFTENER” and marked with this symbol .

Dilute with water to the maximum fill line.

Do not exceed the maximum fill line. Overfilling can cause early dispensing of the fabric softener which could stain clothes.

NOTE: Do not pour fabric softener directly on the wash load.

The Detergent Compartment

■ Add measured detergent to the

detergent compartment of the dispenser drawer.

■ Detergent is flushed from the

dispenser at the beginning of the cycle. Either powdered or liquid detergent can be used.

NOTE: Liquid detergent will drain into the washer drum as it is added.

■ Low sudsing detergent is

recommended for this washer. Use the manufacturer’s recommended amount.

■ Detergent usage may need to be

adjusted for water temperature, water hardness, size and soil level of the load. Avoid using too much detergent in your washer as it can lead to oversudsing and detergent residue being left on the clothes.

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