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Safety Information . . . . . . . .2, 3
Owner’s Manual
Operating Instructions WBSE2090
Control Panels . . . . . . . . . .4–5, 7
WBXE2070
Control Settings . . . . . . . . . . .6, 8
WCSE3100
Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9, 10
WCSE4230
Loading and Using
WJSE3110
the Washer . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11, 12
WWSE3160
Troubleshooting Tips
EWA2500
Before You Call
WBB3300
For Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13–15
Consumer Support
Consumer Support . .Back Cover
Pro
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. For your safety, the information in this manual must be followed to WARNING! 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 t
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Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support www.GEAppliances.com WHEN USING THE WASHER n Never reach into washer while it is moving. n The laundry process can reduce the flame Wait until the machine has completely retardancy of fabrics. To avoid such a result, stopped before opening the lid. carefully follow the garment manufacturer’s wash and care instructions. Use this n Do not mix chlorine bleach with ammonia or appliance acids such as vinegar and/or ru
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About the washer control panel. • Select load size and • Add clothes other wash options • Select wash cycle • Close lid • Add detergent • Push START Quick Start Guide • Add diluted fabric softener NOTE: When making a selection with any knob, simply point the knob anywhere within the shaded range for that setting. Model WBSE2090 Model WBXE2070 Model WCSE3100 4 Consumer Support Troubleshooting Tips Operating Instructions Safety Instructions
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Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support www.GEAppliances.com Model WCSE4230 Model WJSE3110 Model WWSE3160 Model EWA2500 5
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About the control settings. Load Size Loosely load clothes no higher than the top row of holes in the washer tub. The water level should just cover the clothes. Custom Care Wash/Spin Speeds (on some models) The agitator moves clothes around for a cleaner wash; the basket spins later in the cycle to release water from the load. The Wash/Spin Speed dial sets the speed of both the agitator and the basket. With Normal wash speed, the agitator will move at a high speed for the first few minutes, t
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Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support About the washer control panel. www.GEAppliances.com • Select load size and • Add clothes other wash options • Select wash cycle • Close lid • Add detergent • Push START Quick Start Guide • Add diluted fabric softener NOTE: When making a selection with any knob, simply point the knob anywhere within the shaded range for that setting. Model WBB3300 7
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About the control settings. Load Size Loosely load clothes no higher than the top row of holes in the washer tub. The water level should just cover the clothes. Temperature Select the water temperature for the wash and rinse cycles. Always follow fabric manufacturer’s care label or instructions when laundering. Wash Cycle The wash cycle controls the length of the washing process. The knob can be turned in either direction. Turning the Cycle Selector knob after starting a cycle will stop the w
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Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support About washer features. www.GEAppliances.com Spot Spray (on some models) When you open the washer lid and press NOTE: The SPOT SPRAY option will not the SPOT SPRAY button, you will see a work if: SPOT SPRAY short stream of cold water. n the washer lid is down n the washer tub is filling Open the washer lid. 1 n the water has already reached the level Press the SPOT SPRAY button. (You 2 you selected. will see a short
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About washer features. The Agitator Cap or Fabric Softener Dispenser The agitator cap fits into the top of the agitator. If it accidentally comes off, simply put it back on. The fabric softener dispenser automatically releases liquid fabric softener at the proper time during the cycle. Do not stop the washer during the first spin. This will cause the dispenser to empty too soon. To use, follow these steps: Make sure dispenser is securely 1 attached to agitator. Use only liquid fabric softener.
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Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support Loading and using the washer. Always follow fabric manufacturer’s care label when laundering. www.GEAppliances.com Sorting Wash Loads Colors Soil Fabric Lint Whites Heavy Delicates Lint Producers Lights Normal Easy Care Lint Collectors Darks Light Sturdy Cottons Proper Use of Detergent Add detergent and start the washer before You can use less detergent if you have soft water, adding clothes so that the detergent
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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 remove water from drain pump and hoses. Do not the basket use a clean soft cloth dampened with store the washer where it will be exposed to the liquid detergent, then rinse. (Do not use harsh weather. Call the GE Answer Cente
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Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support Before you call for service… www.GEAppliances.com 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 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
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Before you call for service… (con) OPERATION Possible Causes What To Do Wash speed changes A Normal wash speed was chosen • It is normal for the Normal wash speed to change from fast to moderate during the wash cycle. 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 properly • Check controls. Lid is open • Close lid. Circuit breaker/fuse is • Check house
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Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support www.GEAppliances.com (con) PERFORMANCE Possible Causes What To Do 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 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, objec
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Notes. 16 Consumer Support Troubleshooting Tips Operating Instructions Safety Instructions
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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 Installation Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support GE Washer Warranty. 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, contact us at www.GEAppliances.com, or date is needed to obtain service call 800-GE-CARES. under the warranty. For The Period Of: We Will Replace: One Year Any p
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