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ge.com
Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . 2, 3
Owner’s Manual
Operating Instructions
S2100
Control Panels and Settings
S3700
for models S2100 and S3700 . . . . . . 4, 5
S5200
Control Panel and Settings
S8000
for model S5200 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6, 7
Control Panels and Settings
for model S8000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8–13
Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13, 14
Loading and Using
the Washer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15, 16
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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 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 ge.com WHEN USING THE WASHER Never reach into washer while it is moving. The laundry process can reduce the flame Wait until the machine has completely stopped retardancy of fabrics. To avoid such a result, before opening the lid. carefully follow the garment manufacturer’s Use this wash and care instructions. appliance Do not mix chlorine bleach with ammonia or acids such as vinegar and/or rust remover.
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About the washer control panel—for models S2100 and S3700. You can locate your model number on the back of your washer. • Select load size and other wash options • Add clothes • Add detergent • Select wash cycle • Add diluted fabric • Close lid softener (on models • Pull knob with a fabric Quick Start Guide softener dispenser) Model S2100 Model S3700 4
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Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support Control settings. ge.com Load Size Loosely load clothes no higher than the top row of holes in the washer basket. The water level should just cover the clothes. Adjust the load size accordingly. 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.
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About the control panel—for model S5200. • Select load size and other wash options • Add clothes • Add detergent • Select wash cycle • Add diluted fabric • Close lid softener (on models • Push the button with a fabric Quick Start Guide softener dispenser) NOTE: When making a selection with any knob, simply point the knob anywhere within the shaded range for that setting. Model S5200 About the control settings. Load Size Loosely load clothes no higher than the top row of holes in the washer ba
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Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support ge.com 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 washer and reset the cycle to the new selection. Press START to begin the new cycle selection. REMEMBER: When choosing the cycle, the Cycle Selector knob can be pointed anywhere within the shaded range for the cycle setting. The
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Easy ONE TOUCH Cycles. Your new washer offers the convenience of starting your wash loads with our easy ONE TOUCH cycles. Make one simple selection, and your LOAD SIZE, SOIL LEVEL, WASH/RINSE TEMPERATURE and WASH/SPIN SPEED are automatically set. Then all you have to do is press START. ONE TOUCH Quick Start Guide • Close lid • Select wash cycle • Add clothes • Push START • Check load size setting • Add detergent • Add diluted fabric softener (on models with a fabric softener dispenser) Washer co
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Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support ONE TOUCH selections for Model S8000. ge.com PRESS... AUTOMATICALLY SELECTS... THEN PRESS... For heavy to lightly soiled cottons, household linens, work and play clothes. For heavy 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
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About Clothes Care Cycles. STAIN WASH (on some models) For heavily soiled or stained items. Adds an extra agitation and soak at the beginning of the wash cycle. PRESOAK To presoak a load and go straight into a wash cycle: Select your wash cycle, press the PRESOAK pad, then press the START pad. Starts with three minutes of agitation, then 12 minutes of soaking, followed by the selected wash cycle. Uses the speed and water temperature of your selected wash cycle. To presoak a load without goi
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Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support ge.com DRAIN & SPIN DRAIN & SPIN any cycle at any time. CUSTOM 1 and CUSTOM 2 (on some models) Set up your favorite combination of settings and save them here for one-touch recall. These custom settings cannot be set while a cycle is in progress. To store a custom combination of settings: Select a ONE TOUCH setting. 1 Change LOAD SIZE, SOIL LEVEL, TEMPERATURE, WASH SPEED or SPIN SPEED 2 to fit your needs. Select a
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About controls features. START/PAUSE After you have selected a new cycle, press once to start the cycle. Press twice to select the last cycle used and start the washer. If the washer is running, press once to interrupt the cycle; press again to continue the cycle. STOP This pad should not be used to interrupt or pause a cycle. Pressing this pad will cancel the current settings and the settings will be lost. Estimated Time Remaining Displays the approximate time remaining until the end
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Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support About cycle options. ge.com SIGNAL Alerts you when the cycle is complete. On some models, press SIGNAL to turn the beeper on or off. Appearance may vary On some models, press SIGNAL to select low or high volume, or to turn the beeper off. 2ND RINSE Adds a second rinse to any cycle. EXTENDED SPIN Extends the last spin of a wash cycle. This will extract more water from your clothes. Clothes will be drier when you use
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About the washer features. NOTE: Not all features are available on all washer models. The Agitator Cap or Fabric Softener Dispenser (depending on model) Add water to dispenser until it reaches The agitator cap fits into the top of the 3 agitator. If it accidentally comes off, simply the maximum fill line. 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
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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. ge.com 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 Add detergent and start the washer before adding You can use less det
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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. See the basket, use a clean soft cloth dampened with liquid Installation Instructions packed with product for detergent, then rinse. (Do not use harsh or gritty information on how t
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Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support Before you call for service… ge.com Troubleshooting Tips Save time and money! Review the charts on the following pages, or visit ge.com. You may not need to call for service. PERFECTEMP PLUS Possible Causes What To Do (on some models) PerfecTemp Plus wash The washer is in a cold • This is normal. The PerfecTemp Plus feature temperature is incorrect rinse cycle (on some models) is designed not to activate during a
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Before you call for service… PERFORMANCE (cont.) 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, objects in pockets zippers and sharp objects and sharp buttons. left in pocke
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Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support ge.com 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 im
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Before you call for service… WATER (cont.) Possible Causes What To Do Water spraying during Washer in spin cycle • Spray rinse during a spin cycle is normal. spin cycle Washer did not fill Extremely low water pressure • Press the START button again. to chosen level (PerfecTemp Plus Inlet hoses are kinked • Straighten hoses. and START lights are flashing) Water valve screens are • Turn off the water source and disconnect water fill stopped up hoses from the upper back of the washer. Use a brush
