GE WWSE3160A0WW, WWSE3160A0AA, WMSE3140A2WW, WJSE4150B1WW, WJSE4150B1CC Owner’s Manual

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Safety fifol_malion .......... 2, 3

Operating flzst_mctions

Contro! Panels .......... 4-5, 7

Control Settings .............. 6, 8

Features ................. 9, 10

Loading and Using

the Washer .................. 11, t2

Troubleshooting Tips

Before You Call

For Ser'_dce ................ 13-15

Consumer &lpport

Consumer Support Back Cover

Product Registration ..... ! 7, 18

Warranty ...................... 19

WBSE2090
WBXE2070

WCSE 31 O0
WCSE 4230

WISE3 o

_4_4_SE3160

EWA2500

WBB3300

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numbershere:

Model# ...........

Serial # :;

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IMPORTANTSAFETYINFORMATION.
READALl. iNSTRUCtiONS BEFOREUSING.

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" minimize the risk of fire or explosion, electric shock, or to prevent

property damage, personal injury, or loss of fife°

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 for two weeks or more, prevent the possibility of damage or iI_jury

hy turning on all hot water faucets and allowing fl_em to run for' several minutes, Do this before using

an), electrical appliance which is connected to the hot water system This simple -procedure wilt allow
any buih-up hydrogen gas to escape, Since tile g_as is flammable, do not smoke or use an open flame or
appliance during this process,

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PROPERItVSTALLATION

This washer must be properly installed and located in accordance with the Installation Instructions before
it is used If you did not receive an Instaflation Instructions sheet, you can receive one by calling, toll-free,
the GEAnswer Center_8006262000_

i Install or store where it will not be exposed to

temperatures below freezing or exposed to
file weaflter

YOURLAUNDRYAREA

mKeep the area underneath and around your

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

[] Properly ground washer to conform wifla all

governing codes and ordinances Follow details
in Installation Instructions

ElClose superx,ision is necessary if this appliance

is used by or near children_ Do not allow
children to play on, _4th, or inside this or
any other appliance,,

WHENUSINGTHEWASHER

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Use this
appliance

only for its
intended

purpose as

described in
this Owner's
Manual°

[] Never reach into washer while it is moving,

Wait until tile machine has completely
stopped before opening the lid

NDo not mix chlorine bleach with ammonia or

acids such as vinegar and/or rtlSt remover

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

NIDo 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, degrease,-s,
d_3,-cleaning solvents, kerosene, etc ) which
may ignite or explode. Do not add these

substances to the wash wamr Do not use or
place these substances around your washer

or &3,er dining operation

WHENIVOTINUSE

reTurn off water faucets to relieve pressure on

hoses and valves and to nfininfize leakage if
a break o_' n_pture should occur: Check the

condition of the fill hoses; they may need
_eplacement after 5 years

[] Before discarding a washer; ol remoxSng it

from service, remove the washer lid to prevent
children from hiding inside.

[]-file laundry process can reduce the flame

retardancy of [ab,'ics. To avoid such a result,

carefillly follow tile garment manufacturer's
wash and care instructions

[]To minimize the possibility of electric shock,

unplug this appliance from the power supply
ot disconnect the washer at file household

disu'ibufion panel by removing file fuse or
switching off tile circuit breaker' before
attempting an), maintenance or cleaning.

NOTE:Pressing PAUSE does NOrdisconnect
the appliance from the power supply.

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

disassembled, or has missing or broken parts,
including a damaged cord or plug

[] Do not attempt to repah or replace an),

pa,-t of this appliance unless specifically
_ecommended in this Owner's Manual, or

in published user-repair insu"uctions that you
understand and have the sldtls to carry out,

[]Do not tamper with controls,

READANDFOLLOWTHISSAFETYINFORMAtiONCAREFULLY.

SAVETHESEINSTRUCTIONS

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About the washer controlpanel.

,, Addclothes

=Select loadsizeand

otherwash options

o Selectwash cycle

" Closelid

• Adddetergent
=Adddilutedfabric

Quick Start Guide

• PushSTART

softener

NOTE:When makinga selectionwith any knob, simplypointthe knobanywherewithin theshadedrangeforthatsetting,

Model WBSE2090

LOAD SIZE TEMPERATURE

3 LEVELS WASHJ'R_NSE

.... COLD : : . COLD

LARGE

_OLD

5Pte_

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Model WBXE2070

LOADSIZE

3 L_%'P.,L_

Ek'T_A
LAt_

nESET

Model WCSE3100

LOADSIZE 3 CUSTOM CARE SPEEDS TEMPERATURE

3 LEVELS WASH,tSpIN WASNiR_NSE

,!i i i iiii i,,

_l_ COLD

TEMPERATURE

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UG_ 5P#+IOt&Y

:,:::i/_ EASY CARE

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EXTP,A I_W ^U':[O,_AK

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Model WCSE4230

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LOAD SIZE

VARIABLE

s_mR_s_

Model WJSE3110

LOAD SIZE 3 CUSTOM CARE SPEEDS TEMPERATURE

3 L_VELS WAS_PI_*,t WASi_IP_SE

w;zil TIU;E

4 CUSTOM CARE SPEEDS TEMPERATURE OPTIONS n_ _ _su_, _=_,_ =_,_ ,_ _ n_.s_ _=,_

WASHiSPIht WA.S_'FII NSO t_l_

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F_ . _LDW COLD COLD OFF IOItSE

EXTRA_EAVY \ t / t Pt_e. F_tE3$

OEf_l!._ DG#_ COLD WARM ALtTD

SLDW FtL:t_ COLD WArM SilkY, AUTO LIGIFF

MEDIU" :; :, U) :::; ::LiOp_

EXlllt IUtCK cpitj

MEDIUM Isu:U

M_DIBM

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EXTILe,II_W AUTO SO_

OELtOATES

SPill

: EASY CARE

DELICATES

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STOPIPAUSE

START

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STOP ! PAUS_

Model WWSE3160

LOAD SIZE

4 LEVELS

5MALL

Model EWA2500

LOAD SIZE ,4 CUSTOM CARE SPEEDS TEMPERATURE

4 L_/ELS WA_._PIN WASHIRiNSE

...... _U_ _SEl' DOnM/l .................... liO_M/d. GOLD ....i: ..... HOT

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SMALL SLDW FA_I WA_I

3 CUSTOM CARE SPEEDS TEMPERATURE OPTIONS ¢;LL SO_ t_l_ IzM_. pMI_i lU,I .1_;_ .'e_D n_.L

WASH_3PIN WASWRINSE

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: " DEUOATES

SL_W COLD SOA._ SOAY,Ab_i'D

COLD

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Aboutthecontrolsettings.

_ Load Size

Loosely load clothes no higher dmn the top row of holes in the washer rob. The water level should

just cove_ the clothes.

_ Custom Care Wash/Spin Speeds (on some models)

The agitator moves clothes around ibra cleaner wash; the basket spins later in the cycle to release
water from the load. "l-he Wash/Spin Speed dial sels file speed of both the a_mtor and the basket

With Normal _ash speed, the agitator will move at a high speed fo_ the first few minutes, then it steps
douqa to a moderate speed. This reduces the wear on your clothing. Use fbr cottons, denims and

play clothes.

With Gentle _ash speed, file 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 _Aqmn using Slow spin speed,

clothes will be less dry than when using Fast spin speed.

Temperature

Select the water temper'at_tre for file wash and rinse cycles= Always follow fabric manutacturer's care
label or instnlctions when Immdering

Wash Cycle

The wash cycle controls the lengfl_ of the washing process The knob can be turned in either
direction Turning the Cycle Selector "knob after starting a cfcte will stop the washer and reset file

cycle to the new selection. Press STARI to begin the new cycle selection

• • • • • •• • • , • i¸ J

REMEMBER;When :::: :: _:

choosingthe cycle, the
CycleSetector knob can

bepointed anywhere

wittfin theshaded range

for thecycle setting

: WASH'rIME_ : ............

0 0

FILL : :SOAK 15MIN 12MIN 9MIN 6MIN ;RINSE DRAIN FINAL

= :: : ........... OR ::SP_N

=; : =......... ::2ND ::....

: ..... : ::: :i :RINSE : ::

The Cycle Indicator Lights show wlmt stage the washer is in The wash dme is the length of the _<ash
agitation,. The 6 MIN light will remain lit during drain and spin. When the Selector knob is set to a

new cycle the Indicator Lights will fl_sh momenmril); showing what stages the cycle will go through.
On models without ma Auto Soak option, the SOAKlight will not light up,

The chart below will help you match the wash cycle setting with your clothing,

COTTONSForheavyto lightlysoiledcottons,householdlinens,workandptayclothes.

EASYCAREForwrinkle-fleeandpermanentpressitems,andknits.

DELICATESForIingerieandspecial-carefabricswith lightsoils Providesperiodsofagitationandsoakduringwash

andrinse.

B(TBA HEAVY Forheavilysoiledandheavy-dutyfabricsThiscycleprovidesa longeragitation

15MINi30 MIN Forheavilysoiledclothes.Beginswitha briefagitation,soaksfor aspecifiedperiodoftime.thenmoves

AUTOSOAK throughthe restofthecycleautomatically

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Press START to begin the cycle, Pressing START again or raising the lid will PAUSE the cycle and

the Cycle indicator light will blink,

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