GE WSM2480TCAWW, WSM2480D3WW, WSM2420D3WW, WSM2420D2WW, WSM2420D2CC Owner’s Manual

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_ Safety Instructions ....................3=5

Operating Instructions, Tips

Operating the Washer ...........................6-13

Agitator ..........................................................7

Control Settings ...........................................6

Cycle Descriptions ......................................5

Cycle Times ..................................................7

Energy-Saving Tips .....................................7

Fabric and Cycle Settings .........................8

Lint Filter ................................................7, 18

Soak ................................................................6

Washer Lid Latch ........................................6

Operating the Dryer ............................. 14-17

Air Fluff Drying .......................................... 15

Automatic and Timed Drying ................ 15

Control Settings ........................................14

Energy-Saving Tips ..................................17

Fabric and Cycle Settings .......................16

Lint Filter .............................................. 14, 18

Loading ....................................................... 14

Sorting .................................................14, 17

Problem Solver .......................20-24

More questions ?...call

GEAnswer Center® 800,626,2002

Preparation

Detergents and Additives ...................10, 1 1

Hard Water ....................................................10

Loading the Washer ..................................6, 8

Sorting Clothes ...........................................6, 9

Stains ..............................................................12

Stain Removal Guide ...................................13

Consumer Services ...................27

Appliance Registration ..................................2

Important Phone Numbers ........................27

Model and Serial Numbers ..........................2

Repair Service ..................................................2

Warranty ........................................Back Cover

Care and Cleaning ...............18, 19

iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiStorage andVacation Tips ........................ 18

iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii_UserMaintenancelnstructions ................18

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I Models: WSM2420, WSM2480

HELP US HELP YOU...

Before using your Spacemaker TM Laundry,

read this book carefully.

It is intended to help you operate and maintain your

new appliance properly. Keep it handy for answers to

your questions. If you don't understand something

or need more help, write (include your phone number):

Consumer Affairs GE Appliances, Appliance Park

Louisville, KY 40225

WARNING:For your SafetYtheh_formationin thismanual must befollowedto minimize

the risk of fire or explosionor topreventpropertydamage,pers0nal iujuryor loss oflife,

Save time and money.

Before you request service... check the Problem Solver

section. It lists causes of minor operating problems that you can

correct yourself.

If you received a damaged appliance...

Immediately contact the dealer (or builder) that sold you the appliance.

Write down the model and serial nmnbers.

You'll find them on a label on the inside of the door or the rating

plate on top of the dryer. These numbers are also on the

Consumer Product Ownership Registration Card that came with

your appliance. Before sending in this card, please write these

numbers here:

Model Number

Serial Number

Use these numbers in any correspondence or service

calls concerning your appliance.

reDo not store or use gasoline or other

flammable vapors and liquids in the

vicinity of this or any other appliance.

WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS

• Immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbor's phone. Follow the gas supplier's

instructions.

• If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call

• Do not try to light any appliance, the fire department.

• Do not touch any electrical switch; mInstallation and service must be performed do not use any phone in your building, by a qualified installer, service agency or

the gas supplier.

• Clear the room, building or area

All washing and drying instruction terms in this book conform to the Care Labeling Rule established by the Federal Trade Commission, January 1984.

If You Need Service

To obtain service, see the Consumer Services page

in the back of this book. We're proud of our service and

want you to be pleased. If for some reason you are not happy with the

service you receive, here are three steps to follow for further help.

First, contact the people who serviced your appliance. Explain why you are not pleased. In most

cases, this will solve the problem. NEXT, if you are still not pleased,

write all the details--including your phone number_to:

Manager, Customer Relations GE Appliances, Appliance Park Louisville, KY 40225

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Read all instructions before using your appliance.

A arning--To reduce the risk of fire,

basic precautions, including the following:

• Use this appliance only for its intended

_ installed and located in accordance with To Minimize the Possibility

used. If you did not receive an Installation • Exhaust Duct--See Installation Instructions.

electric shock, or injury to persons when

using your appliance, follo,_

purpose as described in this Use and Care Book.

• This appliance must be properly

"_ the Installation Instructions before it is of a Fire Hazard

Instructions sheet with your appliance, you can obtain one by calling, toll

tree. the GE Answer Center { 800.626.i002.

--Properly ground to conform with all governing

codes and ordinances. Follow details in Installation Instructions.

--Locate where the temperature is above 50°F. ¢10°C.} for satisfactory operation of the

appliance control system. Do not install or store the appliance where it will be exposed to the

weather.

--Connect to a properly rated, protected

and sized power supply circuit to avoid

electrical overload.

V_"_ "When disconnecting this appliance

_]] pull by the plug rather than the cord

,F_._ to avoid damage to the cord orjunction

of cord and plug. Make sure that the cord is located

so that it will not be stepped on. tripped over or otherwise subjected to damage or stress.

Use only metal duct inside for exhausting dryer to the outside. USE OF PLASTIC OR OTHER

COMBUSTIBLE DUCTWORK CAN CAUSE A

FIRE. FOIL OR OTHER EASILY PUNCTURED DUCTWORK CAN CAUSE A FIRE IF IT

COLLAPSES OR BECOMES OTHERWISE RESTRICTED IN USE OR DURING

INS TALLATION.

• Do not use heat to dry articles containing rubber, plastic, or similar materials (such as padded bras,

tennis shoes, galoshes, bath mats, rugs, bibs, baby pants, plastic bags. etc._as these materials may

melt or burn. Also. some rubber materials, when heated, can under certain circumstances produce

fire by spontaneous combustion.

--Do not install against drapes or curtains. Follow details in Installation Instructions.

--Exhausting to the outside is STRONGLY RECOMMENDED to prevent large amounts

of moisture and lint from being blown into the

room. Carefully follow the details in the Installation Instructions. If your appliance is not vented to the outside, see special instructions in must not be put in your dryer.

Care and Cleaning section. If this appliance has a • Any article on which you have used a cleaning gas dryer, it must be exhausted outside, solvent, or which contains flammable materials

Do not store items that may burn or melt Isuch as clothing, paper material, plastics

or plastic containers, etc. _on top of the appliance during the operation

• Garments labeled "Dry Away from Heat" (such as life jackets containing Kapok_

{_ part of the appliance or attempt beauty salons, restaurants or barber shops, etc.) recommended in this Use and Care Book or traces of these flammable liquids or solids and their

in published user-repair instructions that you fumes have been removed. There are many highly

understand and have the skills to carry out. flammable items used in homes such as: acetone.

. Do not repair or replace an) _such as cleaning cloths, mops, towels used in

any servicing unless specifically must not be placed in or near the dryer until all

denatured alcohol, gasoline, kerosene, some

• Turn off water faucets when the washer is not in use to relieve pressure on hoses and valves.

household cleaners, some spot removers. turpentines, waxes, wax removers and products

containing petroleum distillates.

and to minimize leakage if a hose or valve should

break or rupture.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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• Clean the dryer lint filter before each load to prevent lint accumulation inside the dryer or

in the room. DO NOT OPERATE THE DRYER

WITHOUT THE LINT FILTER IN PLACE.

• Keep the area around and underneath

your appliances free from the accumulation of combustible materials, such as lint. paper,

rags, chemicals, etc.

• The interior of the machine and the exhaust

ducl connection inside the dryer should be

cleaned periodically by a qualified individual.

•To Minimize the Possibility of Injury

• 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

WARNING--Fire and Spontaneous Combustion Hazard

Do not wash or dry items that are

soiled with vegetable or cooking oil. These 1terns may contain some oil after laundering.

Due to the remaining oil. the fabric may smoke or catch fire by itself causing fire or a

spontaneous combustion hazard.

WARNING--HYDROGEN GAS

_sproduced by the chemical action

within your water heater and the gas can accumulate in the water heater and/or water pipes if hot water has not been used for a

period of two weeks or longer. HYDROGEN GAS CAN BE EXPLOSIVE UNDER THESE

CIRCUMSTANCES. So to prevent the possibility

of damage or injury, if you have not used hot water for two weeks or more. or move into a

residence in which the hot water system may not have been used for some time, turn on all hot

water faucets and allow them to run for several minutes before using any electrical appliance

which is connected to the hot water system. This will allow any hydrogen gas to escape. Since the

gas is flammable, do not smoke or use an open flame or appliance during this process.

• Never reach into washer while it is moving. Before loading, unloading or adding clothes.

push the Cycle Selector knob in, then wait until the machine has completely stopped before opening the lid.

• Never reach into the dryer while the drum is moving. Before loading, unloading

or adding clothes, wait until the drum has completely stopped.

• Do not wash or dry articles that have been • Do not wash or dry fiberglass articles in your deaned in. washed in, soaked in. or spotted with

combustible or explosive substances Isuch as. paint, gasoline, degreasers, dry ldeaning

solvents, kerosene, etc.) which may ignite or explode.

appliance. Skin irritation could result from the

remaining glass particles that may be picked up by clothing during subsequent appliance uses.

• The laundry process can reduce

the flame retardancy of fabrics.

Do not add these substances to the wash water

and do not use (Jr store these substances on/or around your washer and dryer during

operation.

To avoid such a result, the garment

manufacturer's care instructions should be followed very carefully.

• Close supervision is necessary if this appliance • Do not tamper with the controls.

is used by or near children. Do nol allow • Do not operate this appliance if it is damaged, children to play inside, on. or with this

appliance or any discarded appliance. Dispose missing or broken parts, including a damaged of discarded appliances and shipping or

packing materials properly. Before discarding cord or plug. an appliance, or removing from service. • Never climb on or stand on the dryer top.

remove the lid and door.

malfunctioning, partially disassembled, or has

For washer operation

. eep all laundry aids (such as

__.7_ softeners, etc.) out of the reach of

children, preferably in a locked cabinet. Always read and follow instructions on packages of

detergent and laundr3 aids. Observe all warnings on container labels to avoid personal injury.

• Keep the floor around your appliance clean

and dry to reduce the possibility of slipping.

14 power supply before attempting an 3 product for which the manufacturer gives written

maintenance or cleaning {except the removal

and cleaning of the lint filter p.

detergents, bleaches, fabric

shock, unplug this appliance from the instructions for those products, or try a dryer-added

. To minimize the possibility of electric in the wash cycle, according to the manufacturer's

NOTE: Pushing the washer cycle selector knob in or turning the dryer

cycle selector to OFF does NOT disconnect the appliance from the

power supply.

• Do not leave washer lid up during cycle. This will stop the spin action and prevent completion

of the cycle.

Dryer-applied Fabric Softeners or Anti-static Conditioners

You may wish to soften your laundered fabrics or reduce the static electricity in them.

We recommend you use either a fabric softener

assurance on the package that their product can be safely used in your dryer.

Service or performance problems caused by the use of these products are the responsibility

of the manufacturers of those products and are not covered under the warranty of this appliance,

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

TIPS TO HELP YOU SELECT WASHER SETTINGS

Regular Cycle--

For most cottons, linens, work and play clothes. Longer wash times plus an extra deep rinse, spray

rinse and spin provide thorough

washing and detergent removal.

Permanent Press Cycle--

For loads of synthetic and/or delicate fabrics. A cool down

spray helps prevent set-in wrinkles in permanent press shirts, blouses,

dresses and similar apparel.

Delicates Cycle--

For lingerie and gently used fabrics, this cycle has a gentle

wash and a slow spin.

HOW TO OPERATE YOUR WASHER

Features and appearances may vary slightly

WARNING--To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons when using your

appliance, read the IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS before operating this appliance.

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Setting the Controls

Use the Suggested Fabric and Cycle Settings guide to help you make the proper selections.

_[) Select Water Level. SMALL: Washer is less than 1/3 full of clothes.

MEDIUM: Between 1/3 and 2/3 full. LARGE: Over 2/3 full.

For best cleaning results, the load must be able to move freely in the water. Too big a load or too little water can

cause wear or tear of load items.

Washer Lid Latch

Spacemaker Laundrv

See How to Operate Your Dryer section for the above Dryer controls

Select Wash!Rinse Temperature. Push Cycle Selector knob in and turn clockwise to

your selected wash setting.

Pull Cycle Selector knob _., START

out to start the washer. If

you wish to change setting after washer has started, push

Cycle Selector knob in to stop the washer and reset to the new position. Setting

can be changed at any time.

To Add Items After Washer Has Started

Timed

For easier loading convenience, use the washer lid latch.

To hold the washer lid up, lift the lid until it

snaps past the latch under the control panel.

To release the lid, push the lid latch up.

LID LATCH

• Turn off the washer.

• Latch the washer lid.

• Add any additional articles by submm_ing them next

to the agitator.

NOTE: When washing stockings, panty hose and other easily tangled items, always handle separately.

To minimize tangling, we recommend the use of a net laundry bag.

How to Soak in Your Washer

Allow the washer to fill and agitate for a few minutes to dissolve the soaking agent. Then push in the Cycle Selector knob to stop the washer

(keep lid closed) and allow to soak for as long as desired. After desired soak period, pull out Cycle Selector knob to complete cycle.

Cycle Times m Total Cycle Times (Approximate Minutes)

NOTES:

• Total time includes pauses between each phase of the cycle.

• Total time does not include water fill times. Fill times vary depending on household water pressure and your selected water level.

t Permanent Press Delicates t Regular

16 12 16

Sorting and Loading

• Sort clothes carefully by fabric type, weight, color

and amount of soil, according to instructions in How

to Sort Clothes section.

• Add measured amount of detergent. See Detergents

section for information on detergents and other laundry additives.

Manual Clean Lint Filter

Clean the filter at the bottom of the agitator after every load for the best filtering results.

NOTE: The load type will vary the amount of lint build-up.

To clean:

1. Lift off the agitator barrel.

AGITATOR BARREL

• Load clothes into wash basket, being careful not to overload. See How to Load Your Washer section.

• For information on how to use bleaches and fabric softeners, see Other Laundry Products section.

• Close the lid. Washer will fill but not spin with the lid open.

2. Wash or wipe the filter

clean in the bottom of the agitator barrel. The filter

is not removable.

3. Replace the agitator barrel

and snap it in to place.

MANUAL CLEAN LINT FILTER

ENERGY-SAVING TIPS FOR YOUR WASHER

If your clothes and household items don't look clean and fresh after washing, you will probably rewash

them...and that means you'll waste energy. Remember to sort your clothes carefully, and load

them properly, select correct cycles, use enough detm_ent and choose a water temperature warm

enough to release and get rid of soil.

• Try to wash less often. Save articles of the same type of fabric until you have a full load.

• If you must wash smaller loads, adjust the amount of water. Small loads should have lower water levels.

• Always rinse in cold water. The temperature of the rinse does not affect cleaning.

• Wash in off-peak utility hours. Your local utility can tell you which are the off-peak hours.

• Use your washer's Normal Spin. This will remove more water during spin, which will shorten drying

cycle to save more enmgy.

SUGGESTED FABRIC AND CYCLE SETTINGS

FOR YOUR WASHER

Cycle Suggested

Permanent Press & Knits

Delicates

Regular

Special Instructions

*Down-filled garments Wash frequently to fluff up the down and retain the garment's warmth. WASH

For Clothes Load/Fabrics such as:

• Synthetics

• Permanent press, treated cottons, blends with cottons

• Down-filled garments, if machine

washing is recommended*

• Baby clothes (delicate)

• Lingerie

• Cottons and linens

• Denims

• Baby clothes (sturdy)

SEPARATELY. Wet down gives off ml odor which may be absorbed by other gannents. Odor disappears when garment is dry. Treat heavily soiled areas with liquid detergent

or a paste made of water and powdered detergent. Close zippers. Wash 2 or 3 gannents at a time or add towels to balance. GARMENT MUST BE TUMBLE DRIED.

HOW TO LOAD YOUR WASHER

This illustration, with clothes just reachin_g the Clothes Retaining

Ring, shows a proper load. Clothes have ample room to move because

they are not packed down, nor wrapped around the agitator.

Clothes are loaded dry since wet items are likely to pack down

which encourages overloading. This size load requires a full

water fill. What is the best size load of

clothes--large, medium, or small'? Save time, energy and

detergent by avoiding extra use of the washer. Try to wash a full load

of clothes. If you can it is better to save clothes until you have a full

load. If you must wash smaller loads, save water, energy and

detergent by adjusting the water level for the size of the load. See

Operating Instructions.

• Load clothes dry.

• Take a properly sorted group of clothes and drop them loosely in

the wash basket in this order:

L_wge items--like sheets. Do not wrap around the agitator.

Small items--like washcloths.

Medium size items--like towels.

DO NOT OVERLOAD YOUR WASHER.

• Try to mix large and small items in each machine load for better

washing action.

• Wash large items (blankets, bed spreads, mattress pads, etc.) separately.

• If machine is overloaded, you may experience oversudsing or

out of balance conditions.

HOW TO SORT CLOTHES

Sort by Surface Texture

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LINT PRODUCERS--such as terry toweling and chenilleigive up lint.

LINT COLLECTORS--such as man-made fibers and napped fabrics like velveteen and corduroyiattract

lint. These must be washed separately. For more information on lint control, see The

Problem Solver section.

Sort by Fabric

Separate

Sort by Soil

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Sort by Color

In addition to sorting to reduce lint collection,

it is recommended that fabrics of similar

construction be washed together

whenever possible.

For instructions on different fabrics

and loads, see the Fabric and Cycle Settings guide.

It pays to check and prepare clothes for washing.

• Empty pockets, brush out cuffs, zip zippers, and fasten snaps,

hooks and buttons.

• Do any necessary mending--rips, hems, tears.

• Check all items for areas of heavy soil or stain.

• Remove stains. See Stain Removal Guide.

• Turn poly knits inside-out to minimize fabric surface damage.

EXTRA CLEANING

(See Tips to Help You Select Settings section for instructions.)

See Stain Removal Guide. See Fabric and Cycle Settings guide.

See The Problem Solver section.

Soaking and Pretreatingia good

way to loosen deep soils and stains. A thorough soaking with detergent

or special soaking agent is another

way to remove heavy soils,

embedded dirt and even some stains.

Soaking can be either a completely separate washing step or a

preliminary step to a complete wash cycle. For detailed information on how to soak in your washer, see

How to Use the Soak Cycle. FOR INFORMATION ON

SOAKING AGENTS, see Other Laundry Products Guide.

• Pretreat heavy soil by rubbing in a small amount of liquid

detergent or a paste made of water and powdered detergent or soap. For best results, wait 1/2 hour

before washing.

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