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GE Appliances
Owner’s Manual
WSXH208
®
GE Answer Center 800.626.2000
Part No. 175D1807P207-1 Pub. No. 49-9942-1 2-98 CG
131748100
Spacemaker
Washers
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Congratulations! You Are Now Part of the GE Family. Welcome to the GE family. We’re proud of Best of all, you’ll experience these values our quality products and we are committed each time you do the laundry. That’s to providing dependable service. You’ll see it important, because your new washer will be in this easy-to-use Owner’s Manual and you’ll part of your family for many years. And we hear it in the friendly voices of our customer hope you will be part of ours for a long time service depa
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Safety Information Operating Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Customer Service Safety Information . . . . . . .4–7 GE & You, A Service Partnership. Ask any GE appliance owner and they will tell you we stand behind our products with unmatched quality service. However, did you know that most questions result from simple problems that you can easily fix yourself in just a few minutes? This Owner’s Manual can tell you how. Operating Instructions Control Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . .8, 9 Read th
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. WARNING! For your safety, the information in this manual must be followed to 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
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Safety Information Operating Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Customer Service PROPER INSTALLATION This washer must be properly installed and located in accordance with the Installation Instructions before it is used. If you did not receive an Installation Instructions sheet, you can receive one by calling us toll-free at the ® GE Answer Center , 800.626.2000. n Install or store where it will not n Properly ground washer to be exposed to temperatures conform with all governing below freezing o
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS. READ ALL INFORMATION BEFORE USING. WARNING! Use this appliance only for its intended purpose as described in this Owner’s Manual. WHEN USING THE WASHER n Never reach into washer while n To minimize the possibility it is moving. Wait until the of electric shock, unplug this drum has completely stopped. appliance from the power supply or disconnect the n Do not mix chlorine bleach washer at the household with ammonia or acids such distribution panel by as vinegar
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Safety Information Operating Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Customer Service WHEN NOT IN USE n Turn off water faucets to n Do not attempt to repair or relieve pressure on hoses and replace any part of this valves and to minimize appliance unless specifically leakage if a break or rupture recommended in this should occur. Check the Owner’s Manual, or in condition of the fill hoses; published user-repair they may need replacement instructions that you after 5 years. understand and have the ski
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About the washer control panel. You can locate your model number behind the top inside of the door opening. Automatic Dispenser Wash/Rinse Temperature Cycle Signal Spacemaker Washer Warm Cold Quiet Cold Cold Off Loud Hot Warm SAFETY LATCH / SLIDE TO OPEN Cold Warm 2 1 3 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, bleach and fabric softener to this drawer. Wash/Rinse Temperature 2 Sel
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Safety Information Operating Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Customer Service Start Off Pre Wash Final Knits & Spin Off Extra Rinse Delicates Rinses & Regular / Perm Press Heavy Wash Spin Wash Wash Door Rinses Yes No & Spins Lock Off Final Spin Regular Rinses & Spins Wash Perm Fast Spin Off Press 5 4 6 Operating Steps (Always follow garment manufacturer’s care label when laundering) Sort laundry into loads that can be washed together. 1 Colors Soil Fabric Lint Whites Heavy Delicates Lint P
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About the washer features. NOTE: Not all features are available on all washer models. The Dispenser Drawer Slowly open the dispenser drawer by first sliding the safety latch to the right, then pulling the drawer out until it stops. After adding laundry products, slowly close the dispenser drawer. Closing the drawer too quickly could result in early dispensing of the bleach and fabric softener. You may see water in the bleach and fabric softener compartments. This is a result of the siphoning act
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Safety Information Operating Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Customer Service The Liquid Bleach Compartment If desired, measure out the recommended amount of liquid bleach, not to exceed 1/3 cup (80 ml) and pour into the center compartment labeled “LIQUID BLEACH” marked with this symbol . Do not exceed the maximum fill line. Overfilling can cause early dispensing of the bleach which could result in damaged clothes. NOTE: Do not use powdered bleach in the dispenser. The Fabric Softene
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About the washer features. Care and Cleaning Exterior: Immediately wipe off any spills. Wipe with damp cloth. Try not to hit surface with sharp objects. Interior: Dry around the washer door opening, flexible gasket and door glass. These areas should always be clean to ensure a water tight seal. Moving and Storage: Ask the service technician to remove water from drain pump and hoses. Do not store the washer where it will be exposed to the weather. Call the GE Answer Center® , 800.626.2000 for i
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Safety Information Operating 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 only after drawer has been
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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 properly make sure Cycle knob is pulled out. Door is open • Close door and pull Cycle knob
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Safety Information Operating Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Customer Service Problem Possible Causes What To Do Water leaks Fill hoses or drain hose is • Make sure hose improperly connected connections are tight at washer and faucets and make sure end of drain hose is correctly inserted in and secured to drain facility. Household drain may • Check household be clogged plumbing. You may need to call a plumber. Constant water pressure • Tighten hoses at the to the fill hoses at the fau
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Before you call for service… Problem Possible Causes What To Do Washer pauses in cycle The washer normally pauses between washing steps Clothes too wet Load is too small • Add one to two similar items. Load is out of balance • Redistribute load. Lint or residue on clothes Incorrect sorting • Separate lint producers from lint collectors. Washing too long • Excess wash time may create lint. Detergent not dissolving • Try a liquid detergent. • Use warmer water temperature. Overloading • Wash dr
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Safety Information Operating Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Customer Service Problem Possible Causes What To Do Colored spots Incorrect use of fabric • Check fabric softener softener package for instructions and follow directions for using dispenser. • Pretreat stain and rewash. • Sort whites or lightly colored Dye transfer items from dark colors. • Promptly remove wash load from washer. Wrinkling Improper sorting • Avoid mixing heavy items (like work clothes) with light items (like blo
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Before you call for service… Problem Possible Causes What To Do Grayed or yellowed Not enough detergent • Use correct amount of clothes detergent. Hard water • Use hottest water safe for fabric. • 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 120°F.–140°F. (48°C.–60°C.). Detergent is not • Try a liquid detergent. dissolving Dye transfer • Sort clothes by color. If wash fabric label states sep
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Safety Information Operating Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Customer Service GE Washer Warranty (Effective April 1, 1998) All warranty service provided by our Factory Service Centers, ® or an authorized Customer Care technician. For service, call 800-GE-CARES. For The Period Of: GE Will Replace, At No Charge To You: One Year Any part of the washer which fails due to a defect in From the date of the materials or workmanship. During this full one-year original purchase warranty, GE will als
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Service Telephone Numbers. ® GE Answer Center 800.626.2000 The GE Answer Center® is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. In-Home Repair Service 800-GE-CARES (800-432-2737) Expert GE repair service is only a phone call away. Special Needs Service 800.626.2000 TDD 800-TDD-GEAC (800-833-4322) GE offers, free of charge, Braille controls for a variety of GE appliances and a brochure to assist in planning a barrier-free kitchen for persons with limited mobility. Service Contracts 800-626-2224 Purchas
