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GE Appliances
Owner’s Manual
WCSR4110
WDSR4110
®
GE Answer Center 800.626.2000
Part No. 175D1807P215 Pub. No. 49-9950
Washers
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Congratulations! You Are Now Part of the GE Family. Welcome to the GE family. We’re proud of our quality products and we are committed to providing dependable service. You’ll see it in this easy-to-use Owner’s Manual and you’ll hear it in the friendly voices of our customer service department. Best of all, you’ll experience these values each time you do the laundry. That’s important, because your new washer will be part of your family for many years. And we hope you will be part of ours for a lo
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Safety Information Operating Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Customer Service Safety Information . . . . . . .4–7 GE & You, A Service Partnership. Ask any GE appliance owner and they will tell you we stand behind our products with unmatched quality service. However, did you know that most questions result from simple problems that you can easily fix yourself in just a few minutes? This Owner’s Manual can tell you how. Operating Instructions Control Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 Read t
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. WARNING! 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. WATER HEATER SAFETY 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
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Safety Information Operating Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Customer Service PROPER INSTALLATION 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 calling us toll-free at the ® GE Answer Center , 800.626.2000. n Install or store where it will not n Properly ground washer to be exposed to temperatures conform with all governing below freezing o
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS. READ ALL INFORMATION BEFORE USING. WARNING! Use this appliance only for its intended purpose as described in this Owner’s Manual. WHEN USING THE WASHER n Never reach into washer while n The laundry process can it is moving. Wait until the reduce the flame retardancy machine has completely of fabrics. To avoid such a stopped before opening result, carefully follow the the lid. garment manufacturer’s wash and care instructions. n Do not mix chlorine bleach with am
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Safety Information Operating Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Customer Service WHEN NOT IN USE n Turn off water faucets to n Do not attempt to repair or relieve pressure on hoses and replace any part of this valves and to minimize appliance unless specifically leakage if a break or rupture recommended in this should occur. Check the Owner’s Manual, or in condition of the fill hoses; published user-repair they may need replacement instructions that you after 5 years. understand and have the ski
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About the washer control panel. You can locate your model number behind the top edge of the control panel. PERMANENT PRESS COTTONS LOAD SIZE FABRIC CARE EXTRA RINSE SIGNAL KNITS REGULAR PERMANENT PERMANENT PRESS MEDIUM PRESS SUPER RESET COTTONS OFF SET OFF LOUD COLORS EXTRA LARGE DELICATES LIGHT SOIL MEDIUM SMALL HEAVY DELICATES POWER WASH PREWASH LARGE MEDIUM COTTON WASHABLE 30 MIN. WHITES WOOLENS AUTO SOAK/ AUTO SOAK PREWASH 3 2 1 Control Settings Load Size 1 The water level should just cover
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Safety Information Operating Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Customer Service Wash Cycle 3 The wash cycle controls the length of the washing process. The chart below will help you match the wash cycle setting with your clothing. REGULAR For heavy to lightly soiled cottons, household linens, work and play clothes. PERM PRESS For easy care and wrinkle-resistant items. KNITS Specially designed for normally soiled knits. DELICATES For lingerie and delicate fabrics with light to normal soil. AUTO
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About the washer features. Extra Rinse EXTRA RINSE When you use extra detergent or bleach to clean heavily soiled clothes, you may want to use the EXTRA OFF SET RINSE option. This option provides a second deep cold rinse in the Regular cycle. Turn the EXTRA RINSE knob to SET. The washer will pause for a few minutes before the EXTRA RINSE option begins. Liquid Bleach Dispenser The dispenser dilutes liquid chlorine bleach before it reaches into your wash load. Check clothing care labels for s
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Safety Information Operating Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Customer Service Fabric Softener Dispenser This dispenser automatically releases liquid fabric softener at the proper time during the cycle. To use, follow these steps: Make sure dispenser is securely attached to agitator. 1 Use only liquid fabric softener. Pour into dispenser, 2 using amount recommended on package. Add water to dispenser until it reaches the 3 maximum fill line. Do not stop the washer during the first spin. This wi
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About the washer features. NOTE: Not all features are available on all washer models. Cleaning the Fabric Softener Dispenser (on some models) Remove the dispenser from the top of the agitator. 1 Separate the dispenser cup from the cover by 2 grasping the top and pushing down on the inside of the cup with your fingers. Dispenser cup will pop free from the cover. Separate for cleaning. To clean dispenser, soak both the dispenser cup 3 and the dispenser cover in the following solution: n 1 US gall
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Safety Information Operating Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Customer Service Loading and using the washer. Always follow fabric manufacturer’s care label when laundering. Sorting Wash Loads Colors Whites Lights Darks Soil Heavy Normal Light Fabric Delicates Easy Care Sturdy Cottons Lint Lint Producers Lint Collectors Proper Use of Detergent Add detergent and start the washer before adding clothes so that the detergent can work effectively. Follow the detergent package directions. Using too li
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Loading and using the washer. Care and Cleaning of the Washer Wash Basket: Leave the lid open after washing to allow moisture to evaporate. If you want to clean the basket use a clean soft cloth dampened with liquid detergent, then rinse. (Do not use harsh or gritty cleaners.) Fill Hoses: Hoses connecting washer to faucet should be replaced every 5 years. Lint Filter: The lint filter is located under the agitator. It is self-cleaning and requires no maintenance. Exterior: Immediately wipe off
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Safety Information Operating Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Customer Service Before you call for service… Troubleshooting Tips Save time and money! Review the charts on the following pages first and you may not need to call for service. Problem Possible Causes What To Do Washer won’t operate Washer is unplugged • Make sure cord is plugged securely into a working outlet. Water supply is turned off • Turn both hot and cold faucets fully on. Controls are not set • Check controls and properly m
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Before you call for service… Troubleshooting Tips Problem Possible Causes What To Do Water won’t drain Drain hose is kinked or • Straighten drain hose and improperly connected make sure washer is not sitting on it. • Top of drain outlet should be less than 8 ft. above floor. Water leaks Fill hoses or drain hose is • Make sure hose improperly connected connections are tight at faucets and make sure end of drain hose is correctly inserted in and secured to drain facility. Household drain
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Safety Information Operating Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Customer Service Problem Possible Causes What To Do Lint or residue on clothes Incorrect sorting • Separate lint producers from lint collectors. Washing too long • Wash small loads for a shorter time than larger loads. Detergent not dissolving • Add detergent as wash basket fills with water, before you load clothes. • Try a liquid detergent. • Use warmer water temperature. Overloading • Load clothes no higher than the top row
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Before you call for service… Troubleshooting Tips Problem Possible Causes What To Do Wrinkling Improper sorting • Avoid mixing heavy items (like work clothes) with light items (like blouses). • Try a fabric softener. Overloading or • Load your washer so incorrect water level clothes have enough room to move freely. Incorrect wash and • Match Cycle selection to dry cycles the type of fabric you are washing (especially for easy care loads). Repeated washing in • Wash in warm or cold water wat
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Safety Information Operating Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Customer Service Problem Possible Causes What To Do Pilling Result of normal wear on • While this is not caused by poly-cotton blends and the washer, you can slow fuzzy fabrics the pilling process by washing garments inside out. Grayed or yellowed Not enough detergent • Use more detergent clothes (especially with larger loads). Hard water • Use a water conditioner like Calgon brand or install a water softener. Water is not hot
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Notes 20 Customer Service Troubleshooting Tips Operating Instructions Safety Information
