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GE Appliances
Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Owner’s Manual
Operating Instructions
WNCD2050
Control Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Control Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Loading and Using
the Washer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7, 8
Washer Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Troubleshooting Tips . . . . . .9–12
Customer Service
Product Registration . . . . .2, 13, 14
Service Telephone
Numbers . . . . . . . . . . .2, Back Cover
Warranty . . . . .
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A Service Partnership. IMPORTANT! Fill out the Consumer Product Registration Card. Two easy ways to register your appliance! n Through the internet at www.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 in the upper right corner on the back of your washer. READ THIS MANUAL Inside you will find many helpful hints on how to use and maintain your washer properly. Just a little preventive care
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Safety Instructions Operating 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. 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
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About the control panel. Your new washer offers the convenience of starting your wash loads by simply choosing a CLOTHES CARE SELECTION. Then all you have to do is press START. Quick Start Guide CLOTHES CARE SELECTION AUTOMA WHITE COTTONS: COLORED COTTONS: BRIGHT COLORS: PERM PRESS: START DELICATES: SPIN SPIN ONLY: ONLY PAUSE FILL WASH RINS • Close lid • Select wash cycle • Add clothes • Push START • Check load size setting • Add detergent • Add diluted fabric softener Model WNCD2050 CLOT
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Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Customer Service About the control settings. 1 CLOTHES CARE SELECTION For heavily to lightly soiled cottons, household linens, work and play clothes. For heavily to lightly soiled cottons, household linens, work and play clothes. For non-colorfast cottons and blends, and items that are labeled cold wash by the fabric manufacturer. For knits, wrinkle-free and permanent press items. For lingerie and items labeled delicate with light
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About washer features. Liquid Bleach Dispenser The dispenser dilutes liquid chlorine bleach before it reaches into your wash load. Check clothing care labels for special instructions. 1 Measure liquid bleach carefully, following instructions on the bottle. 2 n Never pour undiluted liquid chlorine bleach directly onto clothes or into the wash basket. n Do not pour powdered bleach into bleach dispenser. Before starting the washer, pour measured amount of bleach directly into bleach 3 dispenser. Av
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Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Customer Service Loading and using the washer. Always follow fabric manufacturer’s care label when laundering. Sorting Wash Loads Sort by color (whites, lights, colors), soil level, fabric type (sturdy cottons, easy care, delicates), and whether the fabric produces lint (terry cloth, chenille), or collects lint (velveteen, corduroy). Proper Use of Detergent Using too little or too much detergent is a common You can use less deterg
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Loading and using the washer. Always follow fabric manufacturer’s care label when laundering. Care and Cleaning of the Washer Wash Basket: Leave the lid open after washing to Moving and Storage: Ask the service technician to allow moisture to evaporate. If you want to clean the remove water from drain pump and hoses. Do not basket use a clean soft cloth dampened with liquid store the washer where it will be exposed to the detergent, then rinse. (Do not use harsh or gritty weather. In the United
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Safety Instructions 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. PERFORMANCE Possible Causes What To Do Clothes too wet Incorrect spin speed • Make sure the spin cycle selected matches the load you selected are washing. Some fabrics will feel wetter when rinsed with cold water. Colored spots Incorrect use of fabric • Che
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Before you call for service… Troubleshooting Tips PERFORMANCE (cont.) Possible Causes What To Do Snags, holes, tears, rips Pins, snaps, hooks, sharp • Fasten snaps, hooks, buttons, and zippers. or excessive wear buttons, belt buckles, • Remove loose items like pins, objects in pockets zippers, and sharp objects and sharp buttons. left in pockets • Turn knits (which snag easily) inside out. Undiluted chlorine bleach • Check bleach package instructions for proper amount. • Never add undiluted ble
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Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Customer Service WATER Possible Causes What To Do Too many suds Type of detergent • Switch to a lower sudsing detergent brand and follow instructions on package. Very soft water • Try less detergent. Too much detergent • Measure your detergent carefully. 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 connections are tight at faucets improper
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Before you call for service… Troubleshooting Tips WATER (cont.) Possible Causes What To Do Washer did not fill to Extremely low water pressure • Press the START button again. chosen level Inlet hoses are kinked • Straighten hoses. (START/PAUSE lights are flashing) Water valve screens are • Turn off the water source and remove the water connection stopped up hoses from the upper back of the washer. Use a brush or toothpick to clean the screens in the machine. Reconnect the hoses and turn the
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™ GE Service Protection Plus GE, a name recognized worldwide for quality and dependability, offers you ™ Service Protection Plus —comprehensive protection on all your appliances— No Matter What Brand! Benefits Include: We’ll Cover Any Appliance. • Backed by GE • All brands covered Anywhere. Anytime.* • Unlimited service calls • All parts and labor costs included • No out-of-pocket expenses • No hidden deductibles • One 800 number to call You will be completely satisfied with our service protect
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Consumer Product Ownership Registration Dear Customer: Thank you for purchasing our product and thank you for placing your confidence in us. We are proud to have you as a customer! Follow these three steps to protect your new appliance investment: Complete and mail After mailing the Read your Owner’s your Consumer registration below, Manual carefully. Product Ownership store this document It will help you Registration today. in a safe place. It operate your new Have the peace of contains inform
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Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Customer Service GE Washer Warranty WNCD2050 ® All warranty service provided by our Factory Service Centers or an authorized Customer Care technician. For service, in the United States, call 1-800-GE-CARES. In Canada, call 1-800-361-3400. For The Period Of: We Will Replace: One Year Any part of the washer which fails due to a defect in materials or workmanship. During this From the date of the full one-year warranty, we will also p
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Service Telephone Numbers. ® GE Answer Center In the U.S.: 800-626-2000 The GE Answer Center® is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. In Canada, contact: Manager, Consumer Relations, Camco Inc., 1 Factory Lane, Suite 310, Moncton, N.B., E1C 9M3. OR Visit our Website at www.geappliances.com In-Home Repair Service In the U.S.: 800-432-2737 Expert GE repair service is only a phone call away. In Canada, call 1-800-361-3400. Special Needs Service In the U.S.: 800-626-2000 GE offers, free of charge,