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GE Appliances
Profile Performance
Washers
Profile Performance
Laveuses
Profile Performance
Lavadoras
Owner’s Manual
Manuel d’utilisation
Manual del propietario
WPSF4170
WPSF5170
WPSP4170
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GE Answer Center 800.626.2000
Part No. 175D1807P242–1 Pub. No. 49-9971–1 4–98 CG
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Congratulations! Safety Information . . . . . . . .3 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 use your washer. That’s important, because your new washer will be part of your family for many years. And we
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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 washer control panel. You can locate your model number behind the top edge of the control panel. Models WPSF4170 and WPSP4170 SensorWash LOAD SIZE WRINKLE FREE COTTON VARIABLE PERMANENT PRESS KNITS SUPER FABRIC CARE OPTIONS NORMAL GENTLE RESET COTTONS FAST EASY CARE FAST WASH WARM COLD SIGNAL EXTENDED EXTRA HOT WARM WARM RINSE COLD COLD WARM SPIN RINSE EXTRA COLD COLD RESET LARGE OPTIONS LIGHT SOIL 6 EXTRA DELICATES WOOLENS SMALL COTTON COTTON EASY MEDIUM 9 GENTLE GENTLE WHITES COLORS
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Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Customer Service Control Settings 1 Load Size The water level should just cover the clothes. Adjust the load size accordingly. Loosely load clothes no higher than the top row of holes in the washer tub. 2 Fabric Care Select the water temperature for the wash and rinse cycles. Always follow fabric manufacturer’s care label or instructions when laundering. Follow the water temperature guide on the washer lid. 3 Wash Cycle The wash cyc
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About washer features. NOTE: Not all features are available on all washer models. If the SIGNAL option is selected, a signal will sound just before the end of the cycle. This reminds you to remove the clothes to avoid excess wrinkling before drying. If you selected EXTRA RINSE the signal will sound at the end of the cycle and at the end of the EXTRA RINSE. OPTIONS SIGNAL EXTENDED EXTRA The EXTENDED SPIN option is recommended for washable woolens and sweaters. It will SPIN RINSE RESET extend the
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Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Customer Service Liquid Bleach Dispenser (on some models) 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
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Loading and using the washer. Always follow fabric manufacturer’s care label when laundering. 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 adding Use more detergent if you have hard water, large clothes so that the detergent can work effectively. loads, greasy or oily soils or lower water Follow the detergent package directions.
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Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Customer Service 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 States call t
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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 make sure Cycle knob is pulled out properly to ON position. Lid is open • Close lid and pu
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Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Customer Service Problem Possible Causes What To Do Lint or residue on Incorrect sorting • Separate lint producers from lint collectors. clothes 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 of ho
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Before you call for service… Problem Possible Causes What To Do Pilling Result of normal wear on • While this is not caused by the washer, you poly-cotton blends and can slow the pilling process by washing fuzzy fabrics garments inside out. Grayed or yellowed Not enough detergent • Use more detergent (especially with larger loads). clothes Hard water • Use a water conditioner like Calgon brand or install a water softener. Water is not hot enough • Make sure water heater is delivering water at
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Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Customer Service GE Washer Warranty (For customers in the United States) ® All warranty service provided by our Factory Service Centers or an authorized Customer Care technician. For service, call 1-800-GE-CARES. For The Period Of: We Will Replace, At No Charge To You: One Year Any part of the washer which fails due to a defect in materials or workmanship. During this full From the date of the one-year warranty, GE will also provid
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GE Washer Warranty (For customers in Canada) All warranty service provided by our Factory Service Centers or an authorized technician. For service, call 1-800-361-3400. For The Period Of: We Will Replace, At No Charge To You: One Year Any part of the washer which fails due to a defect in materials or workmanship. During this full From the date of the one-year warranty, GE will also provide, free of charge, all labor and in-home service to replace original purchase the defective part. Two Year
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Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Customer Service Notes 15
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Félicitations! Mesures de sécurité . . . . . .17 Désormais vous faites partie de la famille GE. Bienvenue dans la famille GE. Nous sommes fiers de la qualité de nos produits et de la fiabilité de notre service après-vente. Vous le constaterez dans le présent manuel, facile à utiliser, et dans la voix amicale de notre personnel du service à la clientèle. Mais, surtout, vous le constaterez chaque fois que vous ferez votre lessive. C’est important, car votre nouvelle laveuse fera partie de votre f
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Mesures de sécurité Fonctionnement Conseils de dépannage Service à la clientèle MESURES DE SÉCURITÉ IMPORTANTES. LISEZ D’ABORD TOUTES LES DIRECTIVES. Pour votre sécurité, suivez les directives fournies dans le présent manuel afin de MISE EN GARDE! minimiser les risques d’incendie, d’explosion et de chocs électriques et prévenir des dégâts matériels et des blessures graves or mortelles. SÉCURITÉ DU CHAUFFE-EAU Dans certaines circonstances, de l’hydrogène peut se former couler l’eau pendant plusie
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Les commandes de votre laveuse. Vous pouvez repérer le numéro de votre modèle à l’arrière du tableau de commande. Modèles WPSF4170 et WPSP4170 SensorWash LOAD SIZE WRINKLE FREE COTTON VARIABLE PERMANENT PRESS KNITS SUPER FABRIC CARE OPTIONS NORMAL GENTLE RESET COTTONS FAST EASY CARE FAST WASH WARM COLD WARM SIGNAL EXTENDED EXTRA HOT WARM RINSE COLD COLD COLD WARM SPIN RINSE EXTRA COLD RESET LARGE OPTIONS LIGHT SOIL 6 EXTRA DELICATES WOOLENS SMALL COTTON COTTON EASY MEDIUM 9 GENTLE GENTLE WHITES
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Mesures de sécurité Fonctionnement Conseils de dépannage Service à la clientèle Réglage des commandes 1 Load Size (taille de brassée) Le niveau d’eau doit être suffisant pour couvrir le linge. Réglez donc la taille de votre brassée en conséquence. Assurez-vous que les vêtements ont suffisamment de place pour bouger librement et ne dépassent pas la rangée supérieure de trous de la cuve. 2 Fabric Care (entretien des tissus) Réglez la température de l’eau pour le lavage et le rinçage Lors de la les
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Les caractéristiques de la laveuse. REMARQUE : Toutes les caractéristiques ne sont pas disponibles sur tous les modèles. Si vous choisissez l’option SIGNAL (avertissement sonore), un avertisseur se fera entendre tout juste avant la fin du programme. Il vous rappelle de sortir les vêtements afin d’éviter OPTIONS qu’ils se froissent excessivement avant le séchage. Si vous choisissez l’option EXTRA RINSE SIGNAL EXTENDED EXTRA (rinçage supplémentaire), l’avertisseur se fera entendre à la fin du pro
