GE WSM27TH User Manual
Use and Care Guide
Spacemaker™ Laundry
Guide de l'utilisation et d'entretien
Buanderie Spacemaker™
GE Quality Product
Produit de qualité GE
Model / Modèle WSM27TH
P/N 134819600 (0611)
Laundry Centre
Record in the space provided below the Model No. and Serial No. of this appliance. These
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N° de modèle :
Serial No.
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warranty period should service be required. If service is performed, it is in your best
interest to obtain and keep all receipts.
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période de garantie, au cas où vous auriez besoin de faire réparer votre appareil. Si vous
faites réparer votre appareil, nous vous recommandons de demander et de garder tous les
reçus.
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Contents
This information will register your product and help us to serve you quickly in the future if
the occasion should demand.
Ces informations nous permettent de répertorier votre appareil et nous aident à vous
servir rapidement dans l'avenir si le cas se présentait.
Important Safety Instructions...................................................................................................3-4
Washer Operating Steps...........................................................................................................5-6
Washer Cycle Selection.................................................................................................................7
Washer Cycle Selection Guide......................................................................................................8
Washer Features.............................................................................................................................9
Dryerperating Steps.....................................................................................................................10
Dryer Cycle Selection.............................................................................................................11-12
Dryer Control Settings Chart................................................................................................13-14
Care and Cleaning................................................................................................................15-16
Avoid Service Checklist.........................................................................................................17-19
Service Information.....................................................................................................................20
Warranty.......................................................................................................................................21
Français...................................................................................................................................22-40
Mesures de sécurité importantes........................................................................................22-23
Étapes de fonctionnement de la laveuse...............................................................................24-25
Choix du cycle de lavage.............................................................................................................26
Guide de choix des cycles...........................................................................................................27
Caractéristiques de la laveuse....................................................................................................28
Étapes de fonctionnement de la sécheuse...............................................................................29
Choix du cycle de séchage....................................................................................................30-31
Tableau des réglages............................................................................................................32-33
Entretien et nettoyage..........................................................................................................34-35
Liste de contrôle anti-panne................................................................................................36-38
Information sur le service après-vente......................................................................................39
Garantie........................................................................................................................................40
This Use and Care Guide provides specific operating instructions for your model. Use the
Laundry Centre only as instructed in this Use and Care Guide.
Ce guide de l'utilisation et d'entretien donne des directives spécifiquement pour ce
modèle. N'utiliser la laveuse/sécheuse superposées que de la façon indiquée dans ce
guide de l'utilisation et d'entretien.
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Important Safety Instructions
Read all instructions before using this laundry center.
You can be killed or seriously injured if you don't follow
Important Safety Instructions:
these
•To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, or injury to persons when using this laundry
center, comply with the basic warnings listed below.
• Failure to comply with these warnings could result in serious personal injuries.
Prevent Fire
• Do not wash or dry items that have been previously cleaned in, soaked in, or spotted
with gasoline, cleaning solvents, kerosene, waxes, etc. Do not store these items on
or near the dryer. These substances give off vapors that could ignite or explode.
• Do not place items exposed to cooking oils in your dryer. Items contaminated with
cooking oils may contribute to a chemical reaction that could cause a load to catch
fire.
• Do not put oily or greasy rags or clothing on top of the laundry center. These
substances give off vapors that could ignite the materials.
• Do not add gasoline, cleaning solvents, or other flammable or explosive substances
to the wash water. These substances give off vapors that could ignite or explode.
• Under certain conditions, hydrogen gas may be produced in a hot water system that
has not been used for 2 weeks or more. HYDROGEN GAS IS EXPLOSIVE. If the
hot water system has not been used for such a period, before using the washer, turn
on all hot water faucets and let the water flow from each for several minutes. This
will release any accumulated hydrogen gas. Hydrogen gas is flammable; do not
smoke or use an open flame during this time.
•To prevent fire, do not use heat to dry items containing plastic, foam rubber or
similarly textured rubber-like materials, or items containing feathers or down. Use
Air Fluff (No Heat) only.
• Clean the dryer lint screen before or after each load. The interior of the dryer, lint
screen housing and exhaust duct should be cleaned approximately every 18 months
by qualified service personnel. An excessive amount of lint build-up in these areas
could result in inefficient drying and possible fire. See Care and Cleaning.
• Do not operate the dryer if the lint screen is blocked, damaged or missing. Fire
hazard, overheating and damage to fabrics can occur. If your dryer has a drying rack,
always replace the lint screen when finished using the drying rack.
• Keep area around the exhaust opening and surrounding areas free from the
accumulation of lint, dust and dirt.
• Do not obstruct the flow of ventilating air. Do not stack or place laundry or throw rugs
against the front or back of the laundry center.
• Do not spray any type of aerosol into, on or near laundry center at any time.
• Do not use fabric softeners or products to eliminate static unless recommended by
the manufacturer of the fabric softener or product.
• Failure to comply with these warnings could result in fire, explosion, serious bodily
injury and/or damage to the rubber or plastic parts of the laundry center.
electrical shock. Do not use an
Avoid fire hazard or
adaptor plug or extension cord or
remove grounding prong from
electrical power cord. Failure to
follow this warning can cause
serious injury, fire or death.
Protect Children
• Do not allow children to play on or in the laundry center. Close supervision of children
is necessary when the laundry center is used near children. As children grow, teach
them the proper, safe use of all appliances.
• Destroy the carton, plastic bag and other packing materials after the laundry center
is unpacked. Children might use them for play. Cartons covered with rugs,
bedspreads or plastic sheets can become airtight chambers.
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Important SafetyImportant Safety
Important Safety
Important SafetyImportant Safety
Instructions Instructions
Instructions
Instructions Instructions
FOR YOUR SAFETY: Do not
obstruct the flow of ventilating
air from the dryer.
NOTE: The instructions appearing in this Use and Care
Guide are not meant to cover
every possible condition and
situation that may occur.
Common sense and caution must
be practiced when installing,
operating and maintaining any
appliance.
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Protect Children (continued)
• Keep laundry products out of children's reach. To prevent personal injury,
observe all warnings on product labels.
• Before the laundry center is removed from service or discarded, remove the
washer lid and dryer door to prevent accidental entrapment.
• Failure to comply with these warnings could result in serious personal injuries.
Prevent Injury
• To prevent shock hazard and assure stability during operation, the laundry center
must be installed and electrically grounded by a qualified service person in
accordance with local codes. Installation instructions are packed in the laundry
center for the installer's reference. Refer to INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS for
detailed grounding procedures. If the laundry center is moved to a new location,
have it checked and reinstalled by a qualified service person.
• Follow package directions when using laundry products. Incorrect usage can
produce poisonous gas--resulting in serious injury or death.
- Do not combine laundry products for use in 1 load unless specified on the
label.
- Do not mix chlorine bleach with ammonia or acids such as vinegar.
• To prevent serious personal injury and damage to the laundry center:
- Do not repair or replace any part of the washer or dryer or attempt any
servicing unless specifically recommended in this Use and Care Guide. Use
only authorized CAMCO Parts.
- Do not tamper with controls.
- Do not install or store the laundry center where it will be exposed to the
weather.
• ALWAYS disconnect the laundry center from the electrical supply before
attempting any service or cleaning. Failure to do so can result in electrical shock
or injury.
• Do not use any type spray cleanser when cleaning dryer interior. Hazardous fumes
or electrical shock could occur.
• To prevent injury, do not reach into the washer while parts are moving. Before
loading, unloading or adding items, push in the cycle selector knob and allow
the tub to coast to a complete stop before reaching inside.
• To prevent injury, do not reach into the dryer if the drum is moving. Wait until
the dryer has stopped completely before reaching into the drum.
• A thermal limiter switch automatically turns off the dryer motor in the unlikely
event of an overheated situation (electric dryers only). A service technician must
replace the thermal limiter switch after correcting the fault.
• 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.
• Failure to comply with these warnings could result in serious personal injuries.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to
persons, read the IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS before
operating this appliance.
1. Prepare wash load by sorting into similar fabric types.
Separate light and dark items and lint givers from lint receivers. Be
certain articles are colour-fast. Prevent possible damage to fabrics
by emptying pockets, closing zippers, fastening hooks and
mending torn items. Pretreat heavily soiled or stained items.
2. Estimate the size of the wash load.
3. Add measured detergent to empty tub. Accurately measure
detergent before adding it to the washer. For best results, follow
package directions. If the water is hard or the load is heavily soiled
or larger than usual, more detergent may be needed. If the water
is soft or the load is lightly soiled or smaller than usual, less
detergent may be added.
If excess sudsing occurs when using the suggested amount of
detergent, change to a low-sudsing detergent. Excess suds are not
necessary to get clothes clean and can hamper wash action.
Washer
Operating Steps
4. Add liquid bleach, if desired, to the wash tub as directed in
the section "Bleach Dispenser."
5. Load clothes loosely. Dry load level should be no higher than the
top of agitator vanes. DO NOT overload washer. Do not load
articles on top of the agitator or wind them around it. For best
results, mix large items with small ones. When washing a single
heavy item, such as a shag rug or bedspread, add one or two
smaller articles to balance the load. Large items should be no more
than half the total load.
6. Set the controls. Choose the control settings according to the
type of load and the amount of soil. Refer to the Washer Cycle
Selection Guide for suggested cycles, wash times and water
temperatures.
• Wash Temperature Control - Turn the control to select the
desired wash water temperature. The rinse water temperature
is cold.
• Water Level Control - For best economy and washing results,
select the appropriate Water Level setting for the estimated load
size.
When adding fabric softener or
bleach, carefully follow the
manufacturer's directions.
7. Push in timer knob and turn clockwise to the desired wash
cycle and wash time. For best washing results, follow the fabric
care labels in clothes for washing instructions. See "Washer Cycle
Selection" for wash cycle descriptions.
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Washer
Operating Steps
(continued)
To prevent
injury, never reach into the
washer while in operation.
Before loading, unloading or
adding items, push in the
timer knob. Wait until the
machine has stopped
completely before opening
the lid.
8. Start the washer by closing the lid firmly and pulling out timer knob.
The washer will operate with the door open; however, it will not go
into the spin cycle unless the lid is closed. To stop the washer, push
in the timer knob. To change the cycle, push in timer knob and turn
it clockwise to the desired function.
9. If desired, add diluted fabric softener to the final rinse. Follow
fabric softener label directions. Do not pour fabric softener
directly on the wash load.
10. Remove clothes when the cycle is completed. SAFETY LID LOCK:
As a safety measure, the lid will AUTOMATICALLY LOCK during the
spin portion of each cycle. The lid will unlock approximately 2-3
minutes after the end of the spin cycle.
To open the lid during the spin cycle, push in the timer knob and wait
for the lid lock to release.
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Regular Cycle
The Regular cycle can be used for most fabrics. It provides up to 15
minutes of normal wash agitation. There is a spray rinse during the first
spin, followed by a deep rinse and a fast final spin.
Perm Press Cycle
The Perm Press cycle can be used for cottons and blends with a no-iron
finish. It provides up to 12 minutes of normal wash agitation. There is a
cool down rinse to reduce wrinkling in the first spin, followed by a deep
rinse and a fast final spin.
Washer
Cycle Selection
To prevent
injury, never reach into
washer until agitation or tub
spin has completely
stopped.
Delicate Cycle
The Delicate cycle provides 8 minutes of gentle wash/pause action. There
is a spray rinse during the first spin, followed by a deep rinse and a fast final
spin.
Presoaking in the Washer
Heavily soiled or stained items can be presoaked in the washer. Set Water
Level and Wash Temperature controls. To avoid setting protein stains,
select cold water.
Use the amount of detergent recommended on the package label. For
colourfast items, bleach or a presoaking agent may also be used. Follow
manufacturer's instructions on the package label. Turn timer knob to
desired cycle and start the washer.
After washer has filled and agitated for 2 minutes, push in the timer knob
to stop the washer. Allow items to soak for 30 minutes or overnight.
Advance timer to Spin and pull out knob to remove water. Follow the
soaking period with a complete wash cycle using the recommended
amount of detergent.
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Washer
Cycle Selection
Locate fabric type and read across for wash and rinse temperature,
suggested wash cycle and wash time.
Guide
This is only a general guide. For best results, follow label directions
on specific items to be washed.
Wash Cycle & Setting
(Minutes)
Regular-15
Regular-10
Regular-5
Fabric Type
REGULAR
Heavily Soiled
Colorfast & White
Cotton
Normally Soiled
Colorfast & White
Cotton
Lightly Soiled and
Noncolorfast
cottons
Temperature
(Wash / Rinse)
Hot Cold
Warm Cold
Cold Cold
PERMANENT PRESS
Heavily Soiled
Colorfast & White
Perm Press
Normally Soiled
Colorfast & White
Perm Press
Lightly Soiled and
Noncolorfast
Perm Press
KNITS/DELICATES
Knitted Fabrics
Delicates and
Washable Woolens
*Always set the Delicate cycle to begin at the START position.
Hot Cold
Warm Cold
Cold Cold
Warm Cold
Perm Press-12
Perm Press-8
Perm Press-4
Knits & Delicates-8
Start*
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Wash/Rinse Temperature
Turn the Wash/Rinse Temperature knob to select the wash water
temperature suitable for the fiber content and soil level of each load.
A cold water rinse saves energy and reduces wrinkling.
To conserve energy, the hot wash water is regulated to approximately
100° F. Warm and cold wash and rinse water temperatures are not
regulated.
Water Level
Turn the Water Level knob to select a water level appropriate for the load
size. For best results, DO NOT overload. Add items loosely to the tub. The
dry load should not be higher than the top of the agitator vanes. There
should be enough water in the tub for items to move freely.
The bulkiness of items is important to consider when selecting a water
level. Very absorbent items such as pillows, blankets and rugs will require
more water. For best results when washing bulky items, set the Water
Level control for the largest amount of water (HIGH).
To help reduce wrinkling in permanent press, knit, and delicate loads,
select either the MED or HIGH Water Level setting.
Washer Features
Bleach Dispenser
When using bleach, add it to the wash tub before clothes are added. To
add bleach, use the Bleach Dispenser located in the left front corner of the
machine under the lid. Always use the HIGH Water Level setting when
using bleach.
Measure liquid bleach in a measuring cup. Use 3/4 cup for small loads, 1
cup for large loads and 1-1/4 cups for extra large loads. Pour the bleach
directly into the dispenser, then pour in one cup of water.
The bleach dispenser automatically dispenses the diluted liquid bleach into
the wash water.
Powdered bleach must not be used in the Bleach Dispenser. Before adding
articles, add powdered bleach to the wash water following directions on
the package.
Safety Lid Lock
For your safety, the washer lid locks automatically at the beginning of each
spin cycle and remains locked until the spin portion of each cycle is
completed. The lid will automatically unlock approximately 2-3 minutes
after the end of the spin cycle.
To open the lid during the spin cycle, push in the timer knob and wait for
the lid lock to release before opening.
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Dryer Operating
Steps
To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, or injury to
persons, read the IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS before operating
this dryer.
Factors affecting drying time in any dryer include dampness of load prior
to drying, air flow and installation. Best performance is achieved when the
lint screen is clean and the exhaust duct requirements are met for type of
material, diameter, length, and number of elbows. Apartment complexes
and condominiums frequently use common exhaust systems; this usually
lengthens drying time and increases energy usage.
1. Check lint screen to make sure it is clean and in place.
2. Place wash load into dryer. Add a dryer fabric softener sheet if
desired.
3. Close dryer door. The dryer will not operate unless the door is closed.
4. Turn cycle selector clockwise to desired setting. (See "Dryer
Control Settings Chart.") The setting can be changed any time during
the cycle.
5. Push Start button for 2 seconds. The dryer will always stop when
the door is opened. To restart the dryer, close the door, then push the
Start button for 2 seconds. The dryer will not start if the cycle selector
is in the OFF position when the Start button is pushed.
6. Remove items immediately to help prevent wrinkling. If the load
is removed before time has elapsed, turn cycle selector to the OFF
position.
7. Clean lint screen after every load. Refer to the "Care and Cleaning"
section.
Adding or Removing Items
To add or remove items when the dryer is running, open the door. Allow
the dryer drum to coast to a complete stop before reaching inside.
To restart the dryer, close the door. Push the Start button for 2 seconds.
The dryer will stop if the button is released too soon. If the dryer does not
start, push the Start button again.
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For best results, follow fabric care label directions on specific items to be
dried. Check the "Dryer Control Settings Chart" if the care label is not
available.
Dryer Cycle
Selection
Cycle Settings
Turn the cycle selector clockwise to the desired cycle and select the
correct dryness level or drying time for each load type.
Refer to the "Dryer Control Settings Chart" for suggested settings
according to fabric type.
How Timed and Auto Cycling Differ
AUTOMATIC DRYING
The Automatic Dry Control System continually senses the temperature of
the air in the dryer drum. Wet laundry keeps this air cool. When laundry
is dry enough (and the drum air warms enough) the heat turns off. When
the air cools, the heat turns back on. This off and on cycling may happen
a number of times (depending on the fabric, load size and cycle selector
setting). The cycle selector advances (when the heat is off) until it
automatically turns off the dryer.
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Dryness Guide for the Automatic Cycle
Set to
Middle
Position
Set toward
MORE DRY
Set toward
LESS DRY
• For most normal loads.
• For loads that include
heavyweight fabrics.
• If you desire to remove
more moisture.
• For very small loads.
(Add two or more
similar articles, even if
dry, to assist tumbling.)
• If you desire to remove
less moisture.
TIMED DRYING
When using the Timed Cycles, you select the number of minutes you wish
the dryer to run and it turns off at the end of this time period.
Drying Tips
• Do not overload — Garments being dried or dewrinkled should tumble
freely.
• Remove clothes immediately — To help prevent wrinkling, remove
clothes from the dryer immediately at the end of the drying cycles.
• Place on hangers or fold — Garments look best if placed on hangers
or neatly folded after drying.
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