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www . 6EAppfiences.com Safety Information . . . . . . . 9 3 Operating Instrut _ tions WBSR 3140 Control Panels WCSR417O and Setungs . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 - 7 s'R4z6o Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 , 8 WHD RR 418 I , oading and Using WHD SR3 l 5 the VVasher . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 , 10 WHDSR4 l 7 Troubleshooting Tips WJRR4 170 Before You ( ' , all WLD SR 416 For Serxice . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 - 14 _ gERR4 l 7 Consumer Support Consumer Support . . Back Co _ er Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Write the model and serial numbers here : Model # Serial # _ Am can lind them in tile upper fight corner on tile back of w _ m " i ! ii . i . i . i . . i . i . ! . : . . . . washeI : 175D1807P506 49 - 90238 - 7 06 - 05 JR
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IMPORTANTSAFETYINFORMATION . READALLINSTRUCTIONSBEFOREUSING . - - ^ WARNING , IFoyrosuarfethienforminathtimiosnanmuuabsleftollotwomedinimthrieziseokffire or explosion , electric shock , or to prevent property damage , personal injury , or loss of fife . WATERHEATESRAFETY 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 iqjury by turning on all hot water timcets 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 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 . PROPEIRNSTALLATION This washer must be properly installed and located in accordance with the Installation Instructions before it is used . If you did not receive an Installation Instructions sheet , you can receive one by visiting www . GEAppliances . com , or by calling 800 . GE.CARES ( 800.432.2737 ) . • Install or store where it will not be exposed • Properly g _ ' otmd x _ asher to confi ) rm x _ ith all to mmperatures below fl'eezing or exposed to goxeming codes and ordinances , Foll ( m details in Installation Instructions , the weather , _ d _ ich could cause permanent damage and im'alidate the _ m'ant ) YOURLAUNDRAYREA • Keep the area tmderneath and around _ our , • Close supervision is necessm y if this appliance is used by or near children . Do not allow children appliances ti'ee of combustible materials such as lint , paper ; rags , chemicals , etc . to play on , with or inside this or any other appliance .
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www . GEAppliances . com WHENUSINGTHEWASHER • Never reach into washer while it is moving . • The latmd _ T process can reduce the flame _ Mfit until the machine has completely stopped retardancy of flJbfics . To a \ xfid such a result , before opening the lid . careflflly tbllow the gammnt ill _ lntltilCt / li'ei " s Use this V _ ' ; Ish and care ins [ i tlctions . • Do not mix chlorine bleach with ammonia or appliance adds such as vinegar and / or rust removei ; • To minimize the possibili F ot electric shock , only for its intended Mixing different chemicals can produce a toxic tmplug this appliance fl'om the power supply or discmmect the washer at the household gas which may cause death . purpose asin described distribution panel by removing the tuse or • Do not wash or ( hT articles that have been switching off the circuit breaker betore this Owner's cleaned in , washed in , soaked in or spotted with attempting any maintenance or cleaning . Manual combustible or explosive substances ( such as NOTE : Tm'ning the Cycle Selector knob to an wax , oil , paint , gasoline , degrease _ s , d _ T - cleaning off position does NOTdisconnect the appliance solvents , kerosene , etc . ) . These substances give from the power suppl > off vapo _ that may ignite or explode . Do not add these substances to the wash water ; Do not • Never attempt to oi ) e _ ; Jte tiffs appliance if it is use or place these substnnces around your damaged , malfimctioning , pmtially disassembled , washer or dryer during operation . or has missing or broken parts , including a damaged cord or plug . WHENNOTINUSE • Turn off water fimcets to relieve pressure on • Do not attempt to repair or replace any part _ ff hoses and valves and to minimize leakage if this appliance tmless specifically recommended a break or ruptm'e should occm : Check the in this Owner's Manual , or in published use > condition of the fill hoses ; they should be repair instructions that you tmdet _ tand and have the skills to canw out . replaced e \ ' ei T 5 veai _ . • Betore discarding a washe _ ; or removing it • Do not tamper with controls . fl'om service , remove the washer lid to prevent children fl'om hiding inside . \ , / 4 - READANDFOLLOWTHISSAFETYINFORMATIOCNAREFULLY . SAVETHESEINSTRUCTIONS 3
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Aboutthe washer controlpanel Youcan locate your model number on the back of your washer . O • Select load size and otherwash options ° Add clothes • Add detergent NSelect wash cycle • Add dilutedfabric • Closelid softener ( onmodels . . . . . . • Pull knob with a fabric softenerdispenser ) Model WBSR3140 LOAD SIZE TEMPERATURE H _ . VY MED , WAStf / ; UNSE UGHT WARM COTTONS LARGE COLD COLD o HOTLD o COLD CO SMALL SUPER UGItl OEL ' ? NT W NORMAL / EAST MEDIeULMIGHHE _ AVY POWER WASH NORMAL / FAST AUTOSOAK15 HEAVY EXTRA HEAVY PUll Knob TO Start - push To Stop Model WCSR4170 LOAD SIZE TEMPERATURE OPTIONS SOAK HEAVY 2ND RINSE WASll / RINSE MED . UGHT WARM EXTRAGHT ORA ] N COLD LI EASY CARE OFF 2ridSE SUPER RESET COLD e HOT RIN COTTONS e e COLD COLD RINSE GENTLE / FAST NORMAL / FAST 2N9 RINSE MEDIUM OPTION SM _ LL EXTRAlIGHT DELICATES Pull KnobToStart PREWASH GENTLE / SLOW Push To Stop NORMAL / SLOW 4
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www , GEAppfience _ com Model WJSR4160 and WLDSR416 LOAD SIZE TEMPERATURE OPTIONS WASH / RTN _ E 2NORINSE SOAK ffFAVY OPTION MED , OFF EIGHT WARM SPleeN Fe _ EXtrA EASY CARE SUPER RESET COLD COLD HOT OFF Znd , D , D COLD o COLD RINSE COTTONS y _ _ _ RINSE GENRE / FAST MEDIUM OFF HEAVY 2NO RINSE MEDIUM OPTION AUTOSOAK15 LIGHT SM _ L PREWASH DELICATES PuG Knob To Start NORMAL / SLOW GFNTLE / SLDW Push To Stop Model WHDSR315 LOAD SIZE TEMPERATURE WAStI / RIN _ 72 HEAVYMEg , LIGHT WARMcoLD IGHNTIsEEASY CARE ] SUPER L i _ iiiiiiliiii RESET COLD HOT & SPIN GENTLE / FAST NORMAL / EAST LIGHT . . . . MEDIUM _ ii ! ! iiiiii ii _ _ HEAVY SMALL [ NOS _ L _ / _ AR _ ) P _ OW - - _ _ AUTOSOAK30 HEAVY EXTRA AUTOSOAK 15 PUll Knob HEAVY sh To StOP To Start - Pu Model WHDSR417 and WSERR417 LOAD SIZE TEMPERATURE OPTIONS 2ND RINSE HEAVYMEG , W / L _ rU _ TNS _ OPTION SOAK WARM 2nd SUPERRESET COLD COLD HOT OFF COTTONS & SPIN , l J OR . . EXYLRIGA . H : 7Yi : ) 7i LIGHT - ; ; MEDIUM HEAVY NORMAL / , AR , MEDIUM AUTOSUAK 30 IDELICATES I PushPKUnl ° lb StoTp ° StaWTo NORMAL / SLOW GENTLE / SLOW Model WHDRR418 TEMPERATURE OPT | ONS HEAVY 2ND RINSE $ U OPTION MEU . WARM 21 _ d COLD CUED HOT OFF NOO " AL - , , AGT LIGHT MEU HM o . . . . . , eU , TOSDAK _ } i LIGHT MEDmUM AUTOSQAJ ( 3 _ E _ T _ , _ L _ G _ T [ DEL , _ ATES ) P _ shP'K / " ° b StoTp ° St _ " To NOOMAL / OLOW GENTLE / SLOW 5
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Aboutthe washer controlpanel Model WJRR4170 2NB RHM _ E SOAK HEAVYPAT & OPTION 2r _ OFF UG " _ Ar . IEEASY CAREI & SPB _ . . . . . . L GHT COTTONS 1 D _ _ ORMNt / FAST SMALL AUTOSa _ . _ [ P . EwAs . ? NO [ tMAL / $ LOW GENTLE / SLOW Control settings . Load Size i , ooselv load clothes no higher than the top row ot holes in the washer 1 ) asket . The water level should just cover the clothes . A ( ! just the load size accordingly . Temperature Select the water temperature tot the wash and rinse cycles . _ Mwavs tOllow thbric manufi _ ( ' mrer's care label or instructions when laundering . Wash Cycle The wash cycle controls the length oI the washing process . The chart below will help you match the wash cycle setting with w _ m " clothing . COTTONSForheavyto lightlysoiledcottonsh , ouseholdlinens , workandplayclothes . EASYCARE Forwrinkle - freeandpermanenptressitems , andknits . DELICATESForlingerieandspecial - carfeabricswith lightto normalsoil . POWERWASH Forheavilysoiledandheavy - dutfyabrics . Thiscycleprovidesa longeragitation . POWERRINSE Providesanautomatics , econddeeprinsetothoroughlyremovedetergenot rbleachfromyourclothes . 15MIN / 30MIN Forverysoiledclothes . Beginswitha briefagitation , soaksfora specifiedperiodof time , thenmovesthroughthe rest AUTOSOAK ofthe cycleautomatically . PREWASHForheavilysoiledclothesorforclotheswitha carelabelthat recommendpsrewashingbeforewashing .
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Aboutthe washer features . NOTE : Not all features are available on all washer models . wvvw . GEAppliances . com OPTIONS 2nd Rinse Option ( onsomemodels ) \ , _ l _ en you use extra detergent or bleach OFF N2ndSE RI to clean heavily soiled clothes , you may want to rise the 2ndRinse option . It provides a second deep cold rinse , On some models , this option can be ti ) tmd on the cycle select ( ) ) " knob . The Agitator Cap or Fabric Softener Dispenser ( dependingonmodel ) The agitator cap fits into the top of the _ Add water to dispenser until it readies agitatm : If it accidentally comes off , simply _ the maximmn fill line , put it back on , The fabric softener dispenser arm nnatically releases liqtfid rid ) tic softener at the I ) r ° I ) er time during , the cycle , . Do not stop the washer during the first spin . This will cause the dispenser to empty too soon . Touse , follow these steps : [ Z ] Make sm'e dispenser is seem'ely attnched to agitntm : Do not pour anythinginto flTeagitator if flTe agitator cap or dispenseris removed . _ - _ Use only liqtfid fld ) ric soflene _ : Pore " into dispense _ ; using amotmt recommended on package , Never pour fabric softener directly on clothes . / t may stain them .
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Aboutthe washer features . NOTE " Not all features are available on all washer models . Cleaning the Fabric Softener Dispenser ( onsome models ) [ Z ] ] _ emo ' , e the dispenser fl ' ( ) m the top ot the agitatm ; I I I , , I g I I , _ [ ' _ Se ) arate the dis ) enser cu ) fl'om the co ' , er b ' _ gras ) in the to ) and ) ushino down on the inside of the cup with ) ' ore " finge _ s . Dispenser cup will pop fl'ee fl'om the cox ei : [ ' _ To clean the dispense _ ; soak both the dispenser cup and the dispenser coxer in the tollowing solution : • 1 USgallon ( 3.8 liters ) warm water • 1 / 4 cup ( 60 ml ) heavy duty liquid detergent Separate for cleaning . • I cup ( 240 ml ) bleach [ _ ] f necessary ; loosen buildup with a clean , soft cloth after soaking . Do not use a stiff brush ; ) ou ma ) roughen the sm _ i _ ce of the dispense _ : N Rinse and reassemble dispense _ : Place dispenser back on the agitator : Liquid Bleach Dispenser ( onsomemodels ) The dispenser dilutes liquid chlorine 1 ) leach before it reaches vet : u " wash load . r _ Check clothing care labels fi ) r special instructions . r - _ Measm'e liquid bleach carefull > following instructions on the bottle . • Never pour undiluted liquid chlorine bleach dkectly onto clothes or into the wash basket . • Do not pour powdered bleach into bleach dispenser [ _ ] Before starting the washe _ ; pore " measm'ed amotmt of bleach directl ) into bleach disl ) enser Axoid sl ) lashin _ * or ox e > filling , disl ) enser ] fxou , I ) refer to use I ) ° wdered bleach , add it into the wash basket with wmr detergent . • Do not mix chlorine bleach with ammonia or acids such as vinegar and / or rust remover MMng can produce a toxic gas which may cause death . 8
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Loadingand usingthe washer . Always follow fabric manufacturer's care label when laundering , www . GEAppliances . com _ Sort / ngWashLoads Sort by color ( whites , light , s , col ( n _ ) , soil level , tid ) dc b'i ) e ( sturdy cottons , easy care , delicates ) and whether the _ abric produces lint ( ten T cloth , chenille ) or collects lint ( velvemen , corduroy ) . ProperUseof Detergent Add detergent and stnrt the washer heft ) re adding You can use less detergent if you have soft water ; clothes so that the dem _ gent can work effectively : a smaller load or a lightly soiled load . Using too little or too much ( lete _ gent is a common ca use of laundry problems . Loadingthe Washer I , oad dry items loosely , no higher than the top • Do not wrap long items like sheets or pants around the agitator . row of holes in the washer basket . When loading wet items , make sure you set the load / water level • Do not wash fabrics containing flammable high enough to allow the items to move freely . materials ( waxes , cleaning fluids , etc . ) . Water level shotddjust cover the clothes . To add items after washer has started , push in Cycle • Agitation will not start with the lid up . knob and submerge additional items next to the agitator . Close the lid and pull Cycle knob ( ) tit to restart .
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Loadingand usingthe washer . Always follow fabric manufacturer's care label when laundering . \ ! / . _ Careand Cleaningof the Washer _ - - - - - - " Wash Basket : I , eave the lid open after washing to Moving and Storage : _ k the service technician to allow moisture to evaporate , lf } ou want to clean the remo _ e water fl'om drain pump and hoses . See the basket , use a clean soft cloth dampened with liquid Installation ] nstructitms packed with product for detergent , then rinse . ( Do not use ha _ h or gritty infimnation on how to reinst ; tll the shipping rod to cleane _ . ) keep the tub stationa _ w when mox _ ng the washe _ : For more inlimnatitm , visit www . GEAppliances . com , Fill Hoses : Hoses ctmnecting washer to tmu'et o _ call 800 . GE.CARES ( 800.432.2 / 3 / ) . Do not store should be replaced every 5 _ eai _ . the washer where it will be exposed to the weather : Exteriorh : nmediately wipe off an } spills . X , \ qpe with LongVacationsB : e sure water supply is sh ut eli at damp cloth . T D not to hit surtitce with shaq ) objects , fitucets . Drain all water fl'om hoses if weather will be below fl'eezing . FabricCareLabels Below are fitbric care label " sxmbols " that affect the clothing you will be laundering . WASH LABELS Machine _ _ wash = Gentle / Do not wastl Do not wring cycle . orea , , p . . . . . . . . t . P . res _ / delicate Hand wash wrinkle resistant Water • • • • • • temperature Hot W . . . . CoN / cool ( 50 ° C / 120 < ' F ) ( 40 < ' C / 105 ° F ) ( 30 < ' C / 85 < ' F ) DRY LABELS , . o , oD D FOq dry Do not dry Dry Normal Permanent Press / Gent ( e / Do not tumNe dry ( used with wrinkle resistant delicate do not wash ) . no , ® ® • setting High Medium Low No heat / air Pq instructions In the shade Line dry / Drip dry Dry flat hang to dry BLEACHLABELS SymuOtS Any bleach Dilly . . . . . . . hlorine bleach Do not bleach ( when needed ) ( when needed ) 10
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Before you call for service . . , www . GEAppliances . com Troubleshooting - tips Save time and money / . Review the charts on the following pages , or visit www . GEAppliances . com . Youmay not need to call for service . WATER Possible Causes What To Do Toomany suds Type of detergent • Switch to a lower sudsiug detergeut bi'aud aud fl ) llow instructions on package . Soft water • TIT less detergent . Too much detergent • Measure your detergeut careflllly . Use less soap if you have soft water ; a smaller load or a lightly soiled load . Water leaks Fill hoses or drain hose is • Make sure hose com _ ections are tight at faucets and improperly cmmected rubber washe _ are installed . Make sure end of drain hose is correcflv inserted in and secmed to drain ti _ cili _ , . The drain hose should be inserted into the washer and the collar or clip should be screwed in . Remove any kin ! < s fl'om the drain hose . Make sure that the hose com _ ection is not strained when the washer is pushed close to the wall . Household dxaJn may be dogged • ( 3heck household i ) lumbing . You may need to call a plumbe _ : Cm _ stmlt water pressure to the fill • Tighten hoses at tile timcets and turn tile water off after hoses at the water source each use . • Check condition of the fill hoses ; they should be replaced eveP , ' 5 veaI _ . Using too much detergent ill • Use less detergeut . Use less soap if you ha ' _ e soit water , a washer smaller load or a lightly soiled load . Fill hoses , washers mid screens • Check that tile rubber washe _ and screens have been installed correctly : Fill hoses , washe _ and screens should be replaced eveI 3 ' 5 veaI _ . Overloading the washer • I , ooselv load clothes no higher than the top row of holes in the washer basket . The level ot the water should bej ust above the clothes . Watertemperature Cooler water temperatures provide • New laundry detergents have been fimnulated to seems incorrect ilnproved energy effidency work with cooler water temperatures without aflectiug wash i ) ei'tOilna uce , Control is not set properly • Check water temperature control ( on some models ) or Cycle knob and a ( ! just . Water supply is turned off • Turn both hot and cold timcets fifth ' on and make sure or improperly commcted hoses are comaected to correct taucets . Water valve screens axe • WtlYU ( ) _ " tile water SO / lI'Ce aud I'eulove tile water stopped up c ( mnecfion hoses fl'om the upper back ot the washe _ : Use a brush or toothpick to clean the screens in the machine . Rec ( mnect tile hoses and turu tile water back on . House water heater is • Make sure house water heater is delivering water not set properly at 120 ° F - 140 ° F ( 48 ° C - 60 ° C ) . Water won't drain Drain hose is kilaked or • Straighten drain hose and make sure washer is not sitting improperly cmmected on it . • Top of drain outlet should be less than 8 It . ( 2.5 m ) above tlooi : 11
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Before you call for service . . . WATER Possible Causes What ToDo Waterfills anddrains Sipholfing * If your standpipe or drain fin " the washer is less than 3 atthesametime feet off the floo _ ; the water will drain fi'om the till ) while it is filling . I , ifting the drain hose at least 3 teet off the floor will allow the wamr to remain in the till ) until tile i ) ump drains it ( ) tit . The anti - siphon clip will lift the drain hose high enough to do this . The anti - siphon clip is included with the installation parts package tin " your washeI : * Another way siphoning can occm _ is if the standpipe is stuffed with rags or other items that prevent air fl'om escaping with the water : _ dr flow is needed to break the suction . • Check to make sure only the straight part of tile drain hose is inserted into the'standi ) ipe ; no ribs of the drain hose should be in the standpipe or drain pipe . " The washer drain ii / tlSt be 3 teet or inore off of the floor to prevent the washer fi'om draining during fill . If your washer drain is less than 3 teet above the floo _ ; use the anti - siphon clip shipi ) ed with yore " washer to attach the drain hose to the back of veto " washe _ : The clip will hold the drain hose in place and ensure that the washer does not self : drain dm _ ing fill . See installation instructions ti ) r details . " Only tile straight top portion of the drain hose should be inserted into the drain , hlserting the ribbed section of tile hose Inay cream a siI ) hon , and cause the washer to drain as it fills . " If the drain opening is excessively tight around tile drain hose , or if the opening arotmd the hose is closed with rags or other material , a siphon may occm ; and the washer will drain as it fills . To avoid this problem , ensure that there is open area around the end ( ff the drain hose to allow air to flow into the drain as water is i ) umped out of the washe _ : OPERATION Possible Causes What To Do Washer pauses during This is normal • The washer max , pause durin - _ the spin cycle to remoxe spin cycle soapy water inore efficiently . Washer won't operate Washer is unplugged • Make sure cord is i ) lugged securely into a working outlet . Water supply is turned off • Turn both hot and cold taucets fldlv on . Controls are not set • Check controls and inake sure Cycle knob is pulled out properly to ON position . Lid is open - - safety feature • Close lid and reset cycle , to the beginning if ne ( ' essm _ : . prevents agitation mid sphmhlg when lid is up Circuit breaJ _ er / fuse is • Check house circuit breake _ / fllses . Replace fllses or tripped / blown reset breaker : Washer should have separate outlet . PERFORMANCE Possible Causes What ToDo Colored spots Incorrect use of fabric " Check lid ) rio sottener package lot instructions and tollow softener directions fin " using dispense _ : • Pretreat stain and rewash . [ 2 Dye _ ' m _ sfer • Sort whites or lightly coh ) red items from dark colo _ .
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www . GEAppliances . com PERFORMANC ( Econt ) Possible Causes What ToDo Grayed orye # owed Not enoug _ detergent o [ Jse more deter _ . , _ e _ t ( es } ) eci ; _ ] h , with ] aroer _ loads ) Be clothes sm'e to tbIIow detergent mamffhctm'er's directions . Hard water * [ Jse a w _ ter c ( mditioner like Ca ] gon 1 ) _ am _ d or im _ sta ] ] a water sof _ eHeL Water is not hot enough o Make sm'e w _ ter heater is de ] iverim _ g water at 120 ° F - 140 ° F ( 48 ° C - 60 ° C ) . Washer is overloaded o Select load size to match clothes load . Detergent is not o _ dd deterge _ t _ s wash lx _ sket Iti ] ] s with w _ ter beltbre dissoNialg _ ou ] o _ d clothes . Dye transfer o Sort dothes b _ coh _ : If fhbric kd ) e ] states wash separately , m _ stab ] e dyes max be im _ dic _ ted . Lint orrosidne on Clothes are air or line dried * If vol _ do m _ o ( tfit ) ore " ch _ thes with _ clothes ( ha e _ ; } ore " clothas c ] oth es m m retaim _ m ore ] imt _ . Incorrect sorting o Separate limit producers { } ' ore lira collectors . Wasl _ g too long o \ \ hsh small loads [ ( w a shorter time thm _ larger loads . Detergent not dissolving e _ dd deterge _ t as wash basket fills with w _ te _ ; beiore _ ou load clothes . T _ T _ ] iq _ fid detergellt . ¢ [ Jse w ; H3 ? _ ey watey teH _ peiatiH'e . Overloading * I x _ a d c ] oth es _ o h igh er th _ t h e t _ ) p ] ' ( ) _ r of h O ] es i _ th e wash er basket . Make sure load size selected matches clothes load size . Incorrect use of fabric softener * Check gdu'ic . . . . softener [ x _ ckage , . . . t . b . . r i _ st _ uctiol _ s m _ d follow di recti ( ms fi ) r _ si _ _ , , di s [ : ) e _ seL Pilling Result of normal wear on _ _ ' _ l ] i ] e this is _ mt earned by the washe _ ; ) , o _ cm _ slow the polyo < _ otton blends and [ fi ] ] i _ g , [ ) reces . . s . . bywashi _ g , , , gam _ e _ ts i _ side o _ a . fuzzy fabrics Snags , holes , teats , rips Pins , snaps , hooks _ sharp ¢ Faste _ sin @ s , hooks , butt < ms a , _ d zippers . or exeossige wear buttons , bek buenos , Remove ha ) se items like pi _ s , objects i _ pockets Tippers and sharp objects m _ d sharp b _ ato _ s . left in pockets Tm ' _ k _ its ( which s _ ag easi ] } ) i _ si ( le o _ a . Undiluted cb ] or _ e bleach # J _ eck bleach package mst ] uct _ ons [ or proper amom _ t . # Never add m _ dih _ ted b ] e _ ch to wash or allow clothes to come i _ ctmtact with m _ dih _ ted bleach . Chenficals ] _ e hair bleach _ Ri _ se items that max ha ' _ ' e chemicals o _ them be { ore or dye _ permanent wave solution WriMding Improper sorti _ ] g * _ k _ ' oid mixi _ g heax ) ' items ( like work clothes ) with light items ( like b ] omes ) . # Try _ thbric sofleneL Overloading or _ I , oad _ om " washer so clothes h ; u'e e ] m _ wh _ room h ] corr , ect water level to move greely with wiltey coveri _ g all o [ the clothes . Incorrect wash and * Mat ( h Cycle se ] ecti ( m to the b'pe of fidu'ic } o _ are dry cycles washi _ g ( especial ] } fin " eas } care loads ) . Repeated was _ g i _ * Wash i _ _ : ' _ rm or col d w _ teL / 3 water that is too hot
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Beforeyoucall forservice . , , NOISE Possible Causes What To Do Washeris noisy Washer is uneven = ' T ( > level the fl'ont of the washer , a _ ! just the front leveling legs by rotating the individual leg in the proper direction fin " up or down . To level back of washei ; lilt back of machine 4 " ( 11 cm ) and set down . Washer load is • Push the Cycle knob in to stop the washei ; open the lid unbalanced and redistribum the load evenly . Close the lid and restart . Shipping rod is still assembled • To relnove shipping rod fi'om washei ; pull yellow tag and in refit attached rod ti'om the bottom right hand side of washer . Washer is sitting too close • Pull washer away ti'om the wall ; about 4 " ( 11 cm ) is to wall ( causes knocking needed . during cycle ) Whistle or knock during fill • Nomml sounds ( huing fill include the water filling in through the house plumbing . _ s the water pressure goes up and down , a knock or hammer can develop . Make sure the wamr taucets are fllllv turned ois . Clmfldng or clm _ kh _ g " Many washeI _ haxe features such as pulse agitation and pauses during rinse and spin fin " reduced clothes wear and to reduce likelihood of soap residue . These short pauses of less than 1 minute are nomml and will reduce clothing wear and increase water extraction . Sounds such as a metallic knock , double knock or metallic chink occur when the washer transitions ti'om a stop or paused state to running or spinning . They occur several times per wcle alter speed changes or pauses . Nomml sounds during fill include the sound of water flowing through your household pipes . Additionally , a knock or hammering so / ind ulay also occ / li " when the washer water \ : dyes mrn off . To reduce this noise , make sure that the washer fill tilucets are flllly opened . ' _ Y ) ur washer will pause between the \ m _ ious wash , rinse , spin and drain p ( ) rtions of the wash wcle . It may also pause ( huJng agitation if a Pulsed Agitation c ) ' cle is selected . Sounds such as metallic knocl < s or clinking may occur during these transitions ti'om running to stopped or from stopped to running . Thev may also occm " it your machine changes speeds or brakes during a wash cycle . OTHER Possible Causes What To Do Labels on the exterior Occasionally the adhesive " Use a hair ( hyer set at the lowest heat setting , directing of the washer will not used on the labels does the air at the label for a short amount of time . This will peel off cleanly not release demfly release the adhesive easily , without damaging the stu _ hce ot the washei ; / 4
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GEWasher Warranty . All warranty service provided by our Factory Service Centers , Staple your receipt here . or an authorized Customer Care ® technician . Toschedule service , Proof of the original purchase on - line , 24hours a day , visit us at www . GEAppliances . com , date is needed to obtain service or call 800 . GE.CARES ( 800.432.2737 ) . under the warrant } 4 For The Period Of " We Will Replace : OneYear Anypart of d _ e _ < _ she _ w " hich _ ; _ ] ls & _ e to a de _ > ct ] m _ materials o _ " wo _ ' kmam _ sh ] pD . mim _ gthis Fromthe date of the MI one - year warranty , we * _ rH _ a _ S ( ) _ : } _ ' OV _ ( ] e , free of charge , all labor m _ d rdated serdce to replace originalpurchase Second through The traflsmissien , suspension red and sprh _ g assemhlyif am _ } of d _ ese parts shol _ ] d } i _ i ] due to a deiec _ Fifth Year im _ materials or workmaN _ ship . GE wi ] ] also replace the washer lid or cover , if d _ ev shol _ ] d rest Fromthe date of the _ mder operath _ g c < mditio _ s . L ) mim _ dg _ is additional four - year fimitedwarranty , yo _ wi ] ] be originalpurchase respo _ sible { or mw ] a ] bor or related service costs . Second through The washer tub , ff it shol _ ld } i _ ] l ( ] _ ] e to a de } ec _ 1 _ materials or workma _ ship . Dm'i _ g d ] is TenthYear additional nine - year fimited warranty , yo _ _ rH _ be respo _ sible } br a , _ v labor or related service costs . FromflTedate of the origfl _ apl urchase Second through The washer basket K it sho _ ] d _ id ] due _ o a de } bct h _ materials or workma _ sh ] p . Dmi _ g d _ ] s Twentieth Year additional nineteen - Fear fimited warranty , yo _ wi ] ] be respo _ sib ] e % r a _ y labor or related FromflTedate of the service costs . originalpurchase What _ s Net Covered ' . • Service trips to your home to teach you how to use • Damage to the product caused by accident , fire , floods or acts of God . the product . • Improper installation , delivery or maJntenm _ ce . • Incidental or co _ asequentiaJ damage caused by possible defects with this applim _ ce . • Failure of the product if it is abused , misused , or used for other thm _ the intended purpose or used • Defects or damage due to operation ha freezing commercially . temperatures . • Replacement of house fuses or resetting of circuit • Damage caused after delivery . breakers . • Products which are not defective or broken , or which are workhag as described in the Owner's Manual . Thtswarrantyis extendedto theooginapl urchasearndanysucceedingownerforproductspurchasedforhomeusewithintheUSA . InAlaska , the warrantyexcludesthecostofshippingorservtcecallstoyourhome . Somestatesdonotallowtheexclusionor hYnitatioonf incidentaol rconsequentbdl amagesT . h / swarrantygivesyouspecificlegalnghts , andyou mayalsohaveothereghtswhichvan / fromstatetostate . Toknowwhatyourlegalnghtsare , consultyourlocalorstateconsumearffa / ? soff / ceor yourstate # AttorneyGeneral . Warrantor : GeneralElectricCompanyL . ouisville , KY40225 15
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