GE WSSH300G0WW Owner’s Manual

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Safety Instructions ............ 2-4

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 ............. 15, 16

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

Preparing to Install Your Washer ...... 11

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

Rough-In Dimensions ................ 12

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

Water Supply Requirements .......... 14

WSSH300

Troubleshooting Tips ........ 17-19

Consumer Support

Consumer Support .................. 24

Warrantg .......................... 23

As on ENERGY STAR ® portner,

GEhos determined thot this product meets the ENERGYSTAR®

guidelines for energy efficiency.

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IMPORTANTSAFETYINFORMATION.

READALLINSTRUCTIONSBEFOREUSING.

WARNING!

WATERHEATERSAFETY

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 fi)r two weeks or more, prevent the possibility of damage or ii_jtu T by turning on all hot water fimcets and allowing them to mn fi)r several minutes. Do this befi)re using any

electrical appliance which is connected to the hot water system. This simple procedure _ill allow any built-up hydrogen gas to escape. Since the gas is flammable, do not smoke or use an open flame or appliance dunng

this process.

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.

Theinstructions 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 MUSTbe applied when installing, operating, and maintaining

any appliance.

PROPERINSTALLAtiON

This washer must be properly installed and located in accordance with the Installation Instructions before it is used.

[] Install or store M_ere it will not be exposed to [] Properly ground _s}_e_" to confi)rm with all

temperatures below fi'eezing o1"exposed to the ,governing codes and ordinances. Follow details in _vathe_: Installation Instructions.

YOURLAUNDRYAflEA

• Keep the area underneath and around your appliances fl'ee ot combustible materials such as lint, paper; rags and chemicals.

• D() not leave the washer door open. An open door could entice children to hang on the door or

crawl inside the washe_:

• Close super\ision is necessa_ T if this appliance is used 1)_ or near children. Do not allow children to

pla} on, with, or inside this or any other appliance.

IMPORTANTSAFETYINFORMATION. READALLINSTRUCTIONSBEFOREUSING.

WHENUSINGTHEWASHER

• Never reach into washer while it is moving. _'\_dt 5mtil tile machine has completely stopped

be%re opening the door.

Use this

appliance only for its

intended

• Do not mix chlorine bleach with ammonia 05" acids such as vinegar and/or rust remover.

Mixing different chemicals can produce a toxic gas which may cause death.

purpose as described in • Do not wash or dry articles that have been

this Owner's cleaned ill, washed in, soaked in, or spotted

Manual.

with combustible or explosive substances (such as wax, oil, paint, gasoline, degreasers, dry-

cleaning solvents, keiosene, etc.) which may ignite or explode. Do not add these substances

to the wash water. Do not use or place these

stlbstances ;15"1)5111(1 VO/lr washer or dr}'er dtlring

operation.

• The laundry process can reduce the flame retardancy of thbrics. To avoid such a result,

carefully fi)llow the garment manufacturer's wash and care instructions.

To minimize tile possibility of electric shock, unplug this appliance fi'om the power supply

or disc(mnect the washer at tile household distribution panel by removing the fuse or

switching off the circuit breaker betbie attempting any maintenance 05" cleaning.

NOTE: Pressing the PAUSEbutton does NOT

disconnect the appliance fi'om the power supply.

• Never attempt to operate this appliance if it is damaged, malhmctioning, partially

disassembled, or has missing or broken parts,

including a damaged cord or plug.

• Do not slam the washer door closed or try

to fi)rce tile door open when ]ockell (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 dine.

WHENNOTIN USE

• Turn off water th ucets to relieve pressure on hoses and wdves and to ndnilnize leakage if

a break 15i"iupture should occur. Check tile condition of the fill hoses; they should be

replaced every 5 years.

•Betore discarding a washer, or removing it

frOlll selwice, rell/Ove tile washer door to

prevent children fl'oln hiding inside.

• Do not attelnpt to repair oi" replace any part of

this appliance unless specifically recolnlnended ill this Owner's Manual, or ill published useI_

repair instluctions that you understand and have the skills to carry out.

• Do not talnper with controls.

READANDFOLLOWTHISSAFETYINFORMATIONCAREFULLY. SAVETHESEINSTRUCTIONS

About the washer controlpanel.

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

IO CVCLES / SUPER CAPACITY PLUS / 4 WASH SPIN SPEEOS

A_0 DISP_S_RSAF_rY_A_CH/SU_)_TOOPeNI_

ControlSettings

O Automatic Dispenser and Safety Latch

Safet} latch slides to the right to open drawer. (I,at('h locks to the leit on its own.) Add detergent, liqtfid bleach and fabric softener to this drawer.

Wash Cycle

The wash cwle controls the length of the washing process. The chart below will hel I) you match the wash cxcle setting with }ore" loads. Set the desired wash cxcle b) turning the cycle knob.

o HEAVVSOIk/STAIN

e _XTRARJNS_ • OOOR LOCK e EXXRASP_N

• SIGNAL • B HRS O _INALSPIN

• WASH e RFNS_

e 6 • CONTRO_LOCK

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OPTIONS SELECT DELAY START PAUSE

L.I_,-J START CANCEL

HANDWASH For items labeled hand-washable with light soils. Provides gentle rocking to mimic the handwashing action.

DELICATE For lingerie and special-care fabrics with light to normal soil. Providesgentle tumbling and soak during wash

ACTIVE WEAR Foractive sports, exercise and some casual wear clothes. Fabrics include modern technology finishes and

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

PERMA PRESS Forwrinkle-free and permanent press items.

HEAVY For heavily soiled cottons, household linens, work and play clothes.

and rinse.

fibers such as spandex, stretch and micro-fibers.

Temperature

Select the water temperature for the wash and rinse c_cles. Always follow garment manufacturer's care label or instH]ctions when latmclering.

0 Spin Speed

The HIGH spin speed is for dural)le items. The MEDIUM spin speed is fi)r delicate items like sweaters and lingerie.

When using the MEDIUM spin speed, clothes will be less dry than when using the HIGH spin speed.

O START/PAUSECANCEL

Start the washer by (iosin- the door and )ressin,, the STARTbutton. To stop the washer, press the PAUSE CANCEL button. Press the STARTbutton to restart.

• The washer will not operate with the door open.

• Thedoorwit automaticallylockduringtheentirewashcycle.

Aboutthe washer features.

Signal

\'\qlen the Signal is ON, it will sound at the end of the c?cle.

Extra Rinse (available on some cycles)

Use _m extra rinse when _=dditional rinsing is desired to remove excess dirt and

detergent fi'om soiled loads.

Door Lock Indicator Light

• DOOR LOCK

Tile indicator light is ON and tile door is locked when tile STARTbutton is pressed.

Tile light turns OFF at tile end oI tile cycle.

Control Lock

To prevent accidentally starting or stopping tile washeI; press OPTIONS and

SELECTat tile same tilne until tile Control

I,ock indicator is lighted. To mflock tile controls, press OPTIONS and SELECT again.

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 a&Jing /aundr}/products, s/owl}/ close the

dispenser drawer. C/osbg the drawer too quickl}/

could result in ear/}/dispensing of the bleach and

fabric softener.

Youma}/ see water in the bleach and fabric

softener compartments. Thisis a result of the siphoning action and is part of the normal

operation of the washer.

A lf the dispenser drawer is puffed out

more than 1-1/2" when the washer is b

operation, the washer wifl shut off. The DOORLOCKindicator hght will turn off and

the door will beunlocked. SIowl}/ close the drawer, and the washer will automatical/}/

resuf77e operation.

The Detergent Compartment

• Add ineasured detergent to the detergent colni_artlnei_t of the

dispenser drawer.

• Detergent is flushed froln the dispenser at the begilming of the

cycle. Either powdered or liquid detergent can be used.

NOTE: Ll?luid detergent will drain ibto the washer drum as it is added

• Low sudsing detergent is

recommended for this washer. Use the manufacturer's recommended

amount.

TheLiquidBleach Compartment

If desired, ineasure out the recomlnei_ded

amount of liquid chlorii_e bleach, not to

exceed 1/3 cup (80 inl) and pour into the center compartlnellt labeled "I3@JID BLEACH" inarked with this symbol//_.

Fill to the minimum fill line (MIN.) for small loads.

• Detergent usage inav need to be a(!iusted for water temi)erature, 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 leii on the clothes.

• Coloi=safi _ bleach, water conditionei; detergent booster and enzyme

products Inay be added to the detergent conq_artln ent. Avoid

n_ixing liquids and powders.

• If the dispenser drawer is opened during operation, the washer will shut

off. Slowly close the dispenser drawer, and press STARTto contilme cycle.

Do not exceed the maximum tiff fine. Overfilling

can cause ear/}/dispensing of the bleach which could result in damagedclothes.

NOTE"Do not use powdered bleach in the dispenser

The Fabric Softener Compartment

If desired, pour the reconm_ended amount of liquid fabric soliener into

the conq)artn_ent labeled "FABRIC SOFTENER" and marked with this

swnbol _. Fill to the minimmn fill line (MIN.) fl)r

small loads. Fill to the maximmn fill line

(MAX.) fl_r large loads.

Dilute with water to the maximum fill line. Do not exceed the maximum fill line. Overfifling

can cause ear/}/dispensing of the fabdc softener

which could stain clothes.

NOTE: Do not pour fabric softener direct/}/on

the wash load

Loadingand usingthe washer. Always follow fabric manufacturer's care label when laundering.

SortingWashLoads

Sort laundry into loads that can be washed together.

Colors Soil Fabric Lint

Whites Heavy Delicates Lint Producers

Lights Normal EasyCare Lint Collectors Darks Light Sturdy Cottons

• Combine large andsmall items in a load. Load large items first. Large items should not be more than half the total

wash loacL

• Do not wash single items. Thismay cause an out-of-balance loacLAdd one or two similar items.

Loadbg the Washer

Wash dxum may be fllllv loaded with loosely added items. Do not wash fabrics containing

flammable materials (waxes, cleaning fluids, etc.).

To add items after washer has started, press the

PAUSECANCELbutton and wait until there is no

longer any water on the door window. Do not tm'ce open the locked door; open gently. Add

items, close the door and press the STARTbutton,

Careand Cleaning

Exterior: Immediately wipe off any spills, _4]pe with damp cloth, Try not to hit Stli't;l(-e with sharI) objects.

Interior: Dry arotmd the washer door opening, flexible gasket and door glass. These areas should always be clean to ensure a water tight seal.

Molting and Storage:Ask the service technician to remove water fl'om drain immp and hoses. Do not store the washer where it will be exposed to the weather. When moving the washer, the

tub should be kept statiomH T by using the brackets and bolts removed during installation. See Installation Instructions in this book. If these parts are not available, they can be ordered bv

visiting ore" XA'ebsite at ge.com or by calling 800.GE.CARES.

Long Vacations: Be sure water sui)ply is shut off at fimcets. Drain all water fl'om hoses if weather will be below fl'eezing.

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