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Models: WISQ416C WISQ416D
WISQ416F
Washer
Owner’s Manual
English Version
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Important Safety Information
4
Operating Instructions
The Controls on Your Washer
Other Washer Features
Preparing to Wash
Care of Product
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Helpful Information
Specialized Fabric Guide
11
If Something Goes Wrong
Versión en español 19
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GE Appliance
General Electric Company, Appliance Park, Louisville, KY 40225 USA
175D1807P236
49-9965
11-97 CG
C Printed in the United States
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Important Safety Information Read all safety information before using Water Heater Safety Under certain conditions If the hot water has not been used hydrogen gas may be produced for two weeks or more, prevent in a water heater that has not the possibility of damage or injury been used for two weeks or more. by turning on all hot water taps HYDROGEN GAS CAN BE and allow them to run for several EXPLOSIVE UNDER THESE minutes before using any electri- CIRCUMSTANCES. cal appliance which is connecte
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Warning To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons when using your appliance, follow basic precautions, including the following sections. Safety Precautions • Use this appliance only for its or any discarded appliance. intended purpose as described Dispose of discarded appliances in this Owner’s Manual. and shipping/packing materials properly. Before discarding — Properly ground to conform a washer, or removing from with all governing codes and service, remove the wash
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Operating Instructions The LOAD SIZE controls on your SUPER FABRIC CARE OPTIONS EXTRA RESET LARGE COTTON COTTON PERM DELICATES WASH SIGNAL EXTENDED EXTRA WHITES PRESS washer COLORS WOOL SPIN RINSE HAND WASH WASH HOT WARM WARM COLD WARM RINSE COLD COLD COLD COLD WARM LARGE MEDIUM 1 2 1 2 Load Size Wash/Rinse Temp Always follow Fabric Manufacturer’s Care Label By selecting load size, you are setting the or instructions when laundering. Use this chart water level. For the best results, select a s
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Cycle Descriptions AUTO HANDWASH COTTONS REGULAR PERMANENT PRESS KNITS For lingerie and special-care For normal to lightly For synthetics and blends Specially designed for fabrics with light soils. soiled cottons, linens, with normal soil. normally soiled knits. Select Handwash for load work and play clothes size and for cycle. Provides with SHORT WASH being periods of agitation and the shortest and soak during wash and rinse. REGULAR/HEAVY being the longest regular warm wash program. AUTO S
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Operating Instructions Other washer features your model has Signal, Extended Spin, Signal: Extra Rinse: Extra Rinse and If the Signal option is selected, a When you use extra detergent Reset Options signal will sound just before the end or bleach to clean heavily soiled of the cycle. This reminds you to clothes, you may want to use the remove the clothes to avoid excess Extra Rinse option. This option OPTIONS SIGNAL EXTENDED EXTRA wrinkling before drying. If you provides a second deep cold rin
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Fabric Softener This dispenser automatically releas- NOTE: Dispenser es liquid fabric softener at the prop- • Do not stop the washer during er time during the cycle. To use, the first spin. This will cause follow these steps: the dispenser to empty too soon. 1 Make sure dispenser is securely • Do not use the Fabric Softener attached to agitator. Dispenser with the Auto Soak. 2 Pour liquid fabric softener • Never pour fabric softener directly into dispenser, using amount on clothes. It will lea
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Operating Instructions Preparing to Wash Sort Always follow Fabric Manufacturer’s Care Label when laundering. Separate lint producers from Sort by color lint collectors (Separate colorfast from • Lint producers: terry cloth and non-colorfast fabrics*) chenille • Whites • Lint collectors: velveteen and • Lights corduroy • Darks Sort by soil Separate by fabric type • Light • Cottons and linens • Medium • Permanent press cottons and • Heavy blends * Non-colorfast fabrics may bleed or fade.
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Load Load dry items loosely, spacing Wash bulky items like blankets evenly around agitator, and close separately. the lid. To add items after washer has A typical wash load: two twin sheets, started, push in Cycle knob and two tablecloths, four collared submerge additional items next to shirts, three pillow cases, three the agitator. Close the lid and pull small bath towels, three t-shirts, Cycle knob out to restart. and three pairs of shorts. To reduce wrinkling, give Place large items in bo
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Helpful Information Specialty Care Guide Always follow Fabric Manufacturer’s Care Label or instructions when laundering. Otherwise use the information below as a general guide. Item Suggested Care Down-Filled Garments Always wash down-filled garments separately from other types of garments. Wet down gives off an odor that will disappear when the down is dried. Wash down items frequently to fluff up the down and to retain down’s warmth. When washing make sure the load is balanced. Add towe
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If Something Goes Wrong 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 taps fully on. Controls are not set properly • Check controls and make sure Cycle knob is pulled out to ON position. Lid is open • Close lid and pull Cycle knob out to ON position. Circuit breaker/fuse is • Check house circuit breakers/fuses. Replace tripped/blown fuses or reset breaker
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If Something Goes Wrong Problem Possible Causes What to Do Water Leaks Fill hoses or drain hose is • Make sure hose connections are tight at taps improperly connected and make sure end of drain hose is correctly inserted in and secured to drain facility. Household drain may • Check household plumbing. You may need be clogged to call a plumber. Constant water pressure to the • Tighten hoses at the taps and turn the water fill hoses at the water source off after each use. • Check condition of t
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Problem Possible Causes What to Do Lint or Residue Incorrect sorting • Separate lint producers from on Clothes lint collectors. Washing too long • Wash small loads for a shorter time than larger loads. Detergent not dissolving • For best performance always add detergent before adding clothes. If you use powdered detergent, pre-dissolve detergent in hot water before adding to washer. • Try a liquid detergent. • Use warmer water temperature. Overloading • Make sure load/water level setting ma
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If Something Goes Wrong Problem Possible Causes What to Do Snags, Holes, Tears, Pins, snaps, hooks, sharp • Fasten snaps, hooks, buttons, and zippers. Rips, or Excessive buttons, belt buckles, • Remove loose items like pins, objects in Wear zippers, and sharp objects pockets 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 bleach to wash or allow clothes to com
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Problem Possible Causes What to Do Grayed Clothes Not enough detergent • Try using more detergent (especially with (larger loads, heavy soil, larger loads). and hard water might • If you live in a hard water area try using require more detergent) a water conditioner or install a water softener. Water is not hot enough • Make sure water heater is delivering water at 48°C.–65°C. (120°F.–150°F.). • Do not use the washer when hot water is used for other needs (dishes, baths, etc.). Washer is o
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If Something Goes Wrong Problem Possible Causes What to Do Yellowed Clothes Not enough detergent • Always use the recommended amount of on a consistent basis detergent. Chlorine bleach may yellow • Use non-chlorine bleach. some fabrics Iron or manganese in water may • Use extra detergent plus a non-precipitating cause yellowing or yellow spots water softener dissolved in water and non-chlorine bleach. • Run hot water for 2 minutes to help the pipes clean out iron buildup. • Drain your house
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Modelos: WISQ416C WISQ416D WISQ416F Lavadora Manual del propietario 20 Información importante de seguridad 22 Instrucciones de operación Los controles de su lavadora Otras características de su lavadora Prepárese para lavar Cuidado del producto 28 Información útil Guía de cuidados especiales 29 Si algo sale mal Aparatos GE General Electric Company, Appliance Park, Louisville, KY 40225 USA 220–240 V. 50 Hz 5.5 A 175D1807P236 19 49-9965 11-97 CG
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Información importante de seguridad Lea todas las informaciones de seguridad antes de usar la lavadora Seguridad en el calentador de agua Bajo determinadas condiciones se Si no se ha usado agua caliente puede producir gas hidrógeno en durante dos semanas o más, evite el calentador de agua que no se la posibilidad de daños o lesiones ha usado durante dos semanas o abriendo todas las llaves de agua y más. EL GAS HIDROGENO dejando que corra durante varios PUEDE SER EXPLOSIVO BAJO minutos antes de u
