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Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–4
Owner’s Manual &
Installation Instructions
Operating Instructions
Control Panels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
WSSH300
Control Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Fabric Care Labels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6, 7
Loading and Using the Washer . . . . . .8, 9
Installation Instructions . . . . .11–16
Drain Requirements . . . . . . . . .
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. For your safety, the information in this manual must be followed to minimize the risk WARNING! of fire or explosion, electric shock, or to prevent property damage, personal injury, or loss of life. The instructions 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 MUST be applied when installing, operati
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Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support PROPER INSTALLATION This washer must be properly installed and located in accordance with the Installation Instructions before it is used. Install or store where it will not be exposed to Properly ground washer to conform with all temperatures below freezing or exposed to the governing codes and ordinances. Follow details in weather. Installation Instructions. YOUR LAUNDRY AREA Keep
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. WHEN USING THE WASHER Never reach into washer while it is moving. Never attempt to operate this appliance if Wait until the machine has completely stopped it is damaged, malfunctioning, partially before opening the door. disassembled, or has missing or broken parts, including a damaged cord or plug. Use this Do not mix chlorine bleach with ammonia or appliance acids such as vinegar and/or rust remover. Do not slam the wa
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Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support About the washer control panel. You can locate your model number at the top inside of the door opening. 3 5 1 2 4 Control Settings Automatic Dispenser and Safety Latch 1 Safety latch slides to the right to open drawer. (Latch locks to the left on its own.) Add detergent, liquid bleach and fabric softener to this drawer. Wash Cycle 2 The wash cycle controls the length of the washing process.
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About the washer features. Signal When the Signal is ON, it will sound at the end of the cycle. Extra Rinse (available on some cycles) Use an extra rinse when additional rinsing is desired to remove excess dirt and detergent from soiled loads. Door Lock Indicator Light The indicator light is ON and the door is locked when the START button is pressed. The light turns OFF at the end of the cycle. Control Lock To prevent accidentally starting or stopping the washer, press OPTIONS and SELECT at
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Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support The Dispenser Drawer If the dispenser drawer is pulled out Slowly open the dispenser drawer by first more than 1-1/2” when the washer is in sliding the safety latch to the right, then operation, the washer will shut off. The pulling the drawer out until it stops. DOOR LOCK indicator light will turn off and the door will be unlocked. Slowly close the After adding laundry products, slowly cl
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Loading and using the washer. Always follow fabric manufacturer’s care label when laundering. Sorting Wash Loads Sort laundry into loads that can be washed together. Colors Soil Fabric Lint Whites Heavy Delicates Lint Producers Lights Normal Easy Care Lint Collectors Darks Light Sturdy Cottons Combine large and small items in a load. Load large items first. Large items should not be more than half the total wash load. Do not wash single items. This may cause an out-of-balance load. Add one
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Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support Dispenser Drawer Area: Detergent and fabric softener may build up in the dispenser drawer. Residue should be removed once or twice a month. Remove the drawer by first sliding the safety latch to the right, then pulling the drawer out until it stops. Reach back into the left rear corner of the drawer cavity and press down firmly on the lock tab, pulling out the drawer. Lock tab is visible
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About the washer features. Fabric Care Labels Below are fabric care label “symbols” that affect the clothing you will be laundering. WASH LABELS Machine wash Normal Permanent Press/ Gentle/ Do not wash Do not wring cycle Hand wash wrinkle resistant delicate Water temperature Hot Warm Cold/cool (50°C/120°F) (40°C/105°F) (30°C/85°F) DRY LABELS Tumble dry Do not dry Dry Normal Permanent Press/ Gentle/ Do not tumble dry (used with wrinkle resistant delicate do not wash) Heat setting High Medium Low
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Installation Spacemaker Washer Model WSSH300 Instructions If you have any questions, call 800.GE.CARES (800.432.2737) or visit our Website at: ge.com TOOLS REQUIRED FOR BEFORE YOU BEGIN WASHER INSTALLATION Read these instructions completely and carefully. ❏ Phillips screwdriver • IMPORTANT – Save these ❏ 10 mm socket with ratchet instructions for local inspector’s use. ❏ Channel-lock adjustable pliers • IMPORTANT – Observe all ❏ Carpenter’s level governing codes and ordinances. • Note to Install
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Installation Instructions LOCATION OF YOUR WASHER ROUGH-IN DIMENSIONS Do Not Install the Washer: 3 27 ⁄4″ 1.In an area exposed to dripping water or outside (70.5 cm) weather conditions. The ambient temperature 3 24″ 60″ 3 ⁄4″ should never be below 60°F (15.6°C) for proper (61 cm) (152.4 cm) (9.5 cm) washer operation. 2.In an area where it will come in contact with curtains or drapes. 3.On carpet. The floor MUST be a hard surface with a maximum slope of 1/2″ per foot (1.27 cm per 30 cm). To mak
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Installation Instructions UNPACKING THE WASHER 4. Carefully return the washer to an upright position. 5. Carefully move the washer to within 4 feet (122 cm) of WARNING: Destroy the carton and plastic the final location. bags after the washer is unpacked. Children might use 6. Remove the following from the back panel of the them for play. Cartons covered with rugs, bedspreads, washer: or plastic sheets can become airtight chambers 4 shipping bolts causing suffocation. Place all materials in a gar
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Installation Instructions ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS WATER SUPPLY REQUIREMENTS Hot and cold water faucets MUST be installed within Read these instructions completely 42 inches (107 cm) of your washer’s water inlet. The and carefully. faucets MUST be 3/4″ (1.9 cm) garden hose-type so CIRCUIT – Individual, properly polarized and grounded inlet hoses can be connected. Water pressure MUST be 15-amp branch circuit fused with 15-amp time-delay fuse between 10 and 120 pounds per square inch (maximum or
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Installation Instructions INSTALLING THE WASHER 5. Carefully move the washer to its final location. Gently lift up on the front of the washer and slide back. 1. Run some water from the hot and cold faucets to flush the water lines and remove particles that might clog up NOTE: Do not use the dispenser drawer or door to lift the water valve screens. the washer. 2. Remove the inlet hoses and rubber washers from the 6. With the washer in its plastic bag and install the rubber washers in each end
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Installation Instructions 9. Turn on the power at a circuit breaker/fuse box. INSTALLING THE WASHER (cont.) 10. Read the rest of this Owner’s Manual. It contains 7. Form a U shape on the end of the drain hose with valuable and helpful information that will save you the hose pointed toward the drain. Place the hose time and money. in a laundry tub or standpipe and secure it with the cable tie provided in the enclosure package. 11. Before starting the washer, check to make sure: NOTE: If the dra
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Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support 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. WATER Possible Causes What To Do Water leaks Fill hoses or drain hose is • Make sure hose connections are tight at washer and improperly connected faucets and make sure end of drain hose is correctly inserted in and secured to dra
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Before you call for service… OPERATION Possible Causes What To Do Washer pauses in cycle The washer normally pauses between washing steps 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. Circuit breaker/fuse is • Check house circuit breakers/fuses. Replace fuses or tripped/blown reset breaker. Washer should have separate outlet. Controls are not set • Check controls and make
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Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support PERFORMANCE (cont.) Possible Causes What To Do Clothes too wet Load is too small • Add one to two similar items. Load is out of balance • Redistribute load. Pilling Result of normal wear on • While this is not caused by the washer, you can slow the poly-cotton blends and pilling process by washing garments inside out. fuzzy fabrics Grayed or yellowed Not enough detergent • Use correct amou
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Before you call for service… Error Codes If the washer stops, an error code flashes and the signal beeps periodically, press PAUSE/CANCEL. Consult the Error Code Chart below for the possible cause and solution. If Control Lock is on when an Error Code occurs, the controls will unlock. Make the correction, select a cycle and press START. If the error code flashes again and the beeping continues, please contact service for assistance. No. of Beeps, Error Possible Causes What To Do 1, Water doesn’
