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GEAppliances.com
Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . 3, 4
Owner’s Manual &
Installation Instructions
Operating Instructions
Control Panels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
U.S. Models:
Control Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Fabric Care Labels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10 WSXH208
Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6, 7
WPXH214
Loading and Using the Washer . . . .8, 9
Canada Models:
Installation Instructions . . . . . .11–16
WCXH208
Drain Requirement
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GE & You, A Service Partnership. IMPORTANT! Staple sales slip or canceled check here. Proof of the original purchase date is needed to obtain service under the warranty. Fill out the Consumer Product Registration Card. Two easy ways to register your appliance! n Through the Internet at GEAppliances.com n Complete and mail the enclosed Product Registration Card FOR YOUR RECORDS Write the model and serial numbers here: # # You can find them at the top inside of the door opening. READ THIS MANUAL
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Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Customer Service IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. For your safety, the information in this manual must be followed to minimize the risk of fire WARNING! 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 conditi
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. WHEN USING THE WASHER n Never reach into washer while it is moving. n 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 n Do not mix chlorine bleach with ammonia or appliance acids such as vinegar and/or rust remover. n Do not slam the wa
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Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Customer Service About the washer control panel. You can locate your model number at the top inside of the door opening. Models WPXH214 and WCXH214 FINAL SPIN 7 TEMPERATURES EXTRA RINSE FINAL SPIN SPEED ULTRA CARE COTTONS COTTONS / EASY CARE / ULTRA CARE RPM WARM DELICATES HEAVY WARM NORMAL FAST 850 950 ON OFF COLD COLD MEDIUM 450 650 COLD COLD 650 850 LIGHT 850 950 FINAL SPIN AUTO DISPENSER SAFETY LATCH/SL
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About the washer features. NOTE: Not all features are available on all washer models. Cycle Signal (on some models) CYCLE SIGNAL When the Cycle Signal is ON it will sound OFF LOUD at the end of the cycle. The signal can be set at OFF (no sound), LOUD or anywhere in between. Extra Rinse EXTRA RINSE COTTONS / EASY CARE (available on some cycles) ON OFF Use an extra rinse when additional rinsing is desired to remove excess dirt and detergent from soiled loads. Door Locked Indicator Light DOOR
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Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Customer Service The Dispenser Drawer Slowly open the dispenser drawer by If the dispenser drawer is pulled out first sliding the safety latch to the more than 1 1/2” when the washer is right, then pulling the drawer out in operation, the washer will shut off. until it stops. The DOOR LOCK indicator light will turn off and the door will be unlocked. After adding laundry products, slowly close 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 n Combine large and small items in a load. Load large items first. Large items should not be more than half the total wash load. n 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 Customer Service Dispenser Drawer Area: Detergent and fabric softener may build up in the dispenser drawer. Residue should be removed once or twice a month. n 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/ (used with Do not tumble dry wrinkle resistant delicate do not wash) Heat setting High Medium Low
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Installation Spacemaker Washer Models WCXH208 WCXH214 Instructions WSXH208 WPXH214 If you have any questions, call 800.GE.CARES (800.432.2737) or visit our Website at: GEAppliances.com In Canada, call 1.800.361.3400 or visit our Website at: geappliances.ca FOR YOUR SAFETY: BEFORE YOU BEGIN Read these instructions completely and carefully. WARNING • IMPORTANT – Save these • This appliance must be properly grounded and instructions for local inspector’s use. installed as described in these Insta
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Installation Instructions LOCATION OF YOUR WASHER TOOLS REQUIRED FOR Do Not Install the Washer: WASHER INSTALLATION 1.In an area exposed to dripping water or outside • 1/4† nut driver weather conditions. The ambient temperature • 3/8† socket with ratchet should never be below 60°F (15.6°C) for proper washer operation. • 3/8† open-end wrench 2.In an area where it will come in contact with curtains • 7/16† socket with ratchet or drapes. • 9/16† open-end wrench 3.On carpet. The floor MUST be a hard
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Installation Instructions UNPACKING THE WASHER 9. Remove the large Styrofoam block located under the drum. Lift up on the drum, tilt the base of the foam block inwards toward the rear of the washer until free, WARNING: Destroy the carton and plastic and then pull the block out. bags after the washer is unpacked. Children might use them for play. Cartons covered with rugs, bedspreads, 10. Remove and discard the yellow ribbon and label from or plastic sheets can become airtight chambers the front
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Installation Instructions WATER SUPPLY REQUIREMENTS ELECTRICAL 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 inlet hoses can be connected. Water pressure MUST be CIRCUIT – Individual, properly polarized and grounded 15-amp branch circuit fused with 15-amp time-delay fuse between 10 and 120 pounds per square inch (maximum un
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Installation Instructions ROUGH-IN DIMENSIONS 17 60 (43.2) (152.4) 3 3 24 1 4 4 (62.9) (2.54) (1.9) 1 1 2 (3.81) Power Cord 1 33 2 (85) SIDE inch (cm) Adjustable Legs 3 26 4 (67.9) 3 7 11 4 2 8 (29.8) (7.3) 36 (91.5) Water Inlets Under 5 31 8 Counter (80.3) 5 34 8 (87.9) BACK 15
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Installation Instructions INSTALLING THE WASHER 1. Run some water from the hot and cold faucets to flush the water lines and remove particles that might clog up the water valve screens. 2. Remove the inlet hoses and rubber washers from Cable Tie the plastic bag and install Cable Tie the rubber washers in each end of the inlet hoses. 3. (90° elbow end) Carefully connect the inlet hose marked HOT to the outside “H” outlet of the water valve. Tighten by hand, then tighten another 2/3 turn with p
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Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Installation 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. 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 Customer Service 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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GE Washer Warranty. (For customers in the United States) All warranty service provided by our Factory Service Centers, Staple your receipt here. ® or an authorized Customer Care technician. To schedule service, Proof of the original purchase on-line, 24 hours a day, visit us at GEAppliances.com, or call date is needed to obtain service 800.GE.CARES (800.432.2737). under the warranty. Model WPXH214 For The Period Of: We Will Replace: One Year Any part of the washer which fails due to a defect i
