GE 175D1807P270 Washer User Manual
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1. water that is too hot NOISE Possible Causes Washer is noisy Washer is uneven Washer load is unbalanced Shipping rod is still assembled in unit Washer is sitting too close to wall causes knocking during cycle OTHER Possible Causes Labels on the exterior of the washer will not peel off cleanly Occasionally the adhesive used on the labels does not release cleanly 14 What To Do While this is not caused by the washer you can slow the pilling process by washing garments inside out Fasten snaps hooks buttons and zippers Remove loose items like pins objects in pockets and sharp buttons Turn knits which snag easily inside out Check bleach package instructions for proper amount Never add undiluted bleach to wash or allow clothes to come in contact with undiluted bleach Rinse items that may have chemicals on them before washing Avoid mixing heavy items like work clothes with light items like blouses Try a fabric softener Load your washer so clothes have enough room to move freely Match Cycle selection to the type of fabric you are washing especially for easy care loads e Wash in warm or cold water What To Do To level the front of the washer adjust the front leveling legs by rotating the individual leg in the proper direction for up or down To level back of washer lift back of machine 4 and set down Push the Cycle knob in to stop the was2. durable items The Slow spin speed is for delicate items like sweaters and lingerie When using the Slow spin speed clothes will be less dry than when using Fast spin speed Temperature 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 Wash Cycle The wash cycle controls the length of the washing process The chart below will help you match the wash cycle setting with your clothing COTTONS For heavy to lightly soiled cottons household linens work and play clothes REGULAR PERMANENT PRESS For easy care and wrinkle resistant items EASY CARE KNITS Specially designed for normally soiled knits DELICATES For lingerie and delicate fabrics with light to normal soil POWER WASH For heavily soiled and heavy duty fabrics This cycle provides a longer agitation EXTRA HEAVY HEAVY PREWASH For heavily soiled clothes or for clothes with a care label that recommends prew ashing before wearing AUTO SOAK For heavily soiled clothes Begins with a brief agitation soaks for a specified period of time then moves EXTRA CLEANING through the rest of the cycle automatically About washer features wort wot all features are available on all washer models OFF SensorWash SET Liquid Bleach Dispenser on some models The dispenser dilutes liquid chlorine bleach before it reaches into
3. washer READ THIS M ANUAL Inside you will find many helpful hints on how to use and maintain your washer properly Just a little preventive care on your part can save you a great deal of time and money over the life of your washer IF YOU NEED SERVICE You ll find many answers to common problems in the Before You all For Service section If you review our chart of Troubleshooting Tips first you may not need to call for service at all Customer Service If you do need service you can relax knowing help is only a phone VENTO sosu SSR CEPI NES 15 call away A list of toll free customer service numbers is included in Service Telephone the back section Or you can always call the GE Answer Center at Numbers Wo cee Back Cover 800 626 2000 24 hours a day 7 days a week IM PORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING A W A R N N G for a 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 NN WATER HEATER SAFETY w 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 i Y M If the hot water has not been used for two weeks or more prevent the possibility of damage or injury by turning on all hot water faucets and allowing them to run for several minu
4. washer basket if it should fail due to a defect in materials or workmanship During this From the date of the tw enty year limited warranty you will be responsible for any labor or in home service costs original purchase What Is Not Covered E Service trips to your home to teach you how to use E Replacement of house fuses or resetting of circuit the product breakers E Improper installation E Damage to the product caused by accident fire floods or acts of God M Failure of the product if it is abused misused or used for other than the intended purpose or used commercially E Incidental or consequential damage to personal property caused by possible defects with this appliance This warranty is extended to the original purchaser and any succeeding owner for products purchased for home use within the USA In Alaska the Warranty excludes the cost of shipping or service calls to your home Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state To know what your legal rights are consult your local or state consumer affairs office or your states Attorney General Warrantor General Electric Company Louisville KY 40225 5 Service Telephone Numbers GE Answer Center 800 626 2000 The GE Answer Center is open 24 hours a day 7 days a week t In Home Repair Service 800 GE CAR
5. ERMANENT PRESS KNITS PERMANENT PRESS LIGHT SOIL MEDIUM 5 HEAVY DELICATES EXTRA HEAVY 30 MIN AUTO SOAK COTTON COTTON REGULAR 9 WRINKLE FREE COTTON REGULAR 9 WRINKLE FREE COTTON RINSE ONLY PERMANENT PRESS RINSE ONLY PERM ANENT PRESS KNITS KNITS LIGHT SOIL EASY CARE LIGHT SOIL EASY CARE MEDIUM MEDIUM HEAVY HEAVY EXTRA HEAVY EXTRA HEAVY 15 MIN 15 MIN AUTO SOAK SOAK AUTO SOAK SOAK 30MIN g gt WASH 30MIN WASH AUTO SOAK eee DELICATES AUTO SOAK DELICATES COTTONS COTTONS REGULAR PERMANENT PRESS REGULAR e WRINKLE FREE COTTON PETER KNITS EASY CARE PERMANENT PRESS MEDIUM KNITS PERMANENT HEAVY e AUTOMATIC DELICATES LIGHT SOIL DELICATES EXTRA RINSE MEDIUM SIDON MIN b TAS EXTRA CLEANING AUTO OAK EXTRA CLEANING I5 MIN 30MIN AUTO SOAK jyto soak Control Settings 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 Wash Spin Speed 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 moves faster Use for cottons denims and play clothes With Gentle wash speed the agitator moves slower Use for delicate and knit items The Fast spin speed is for
6. ES 800 432 2737 Expert GE repair service is only a phone call away Special Needs Service 800 626 2000 800 TDD GEAC 800 833 4322 GE offers free of charge a brochure to assist in planning a barrier free kitchen for persons with limited mobility Service Contracts 800 626 2224 Purchase a GE service contract while your warranty is still in effect and you ll receive a substantial discount GE Consumer Service will still be there after your warranty expires men UN Parts and Accessories 800 626 2002 ee Individuals qualified to service their own appliances can have parts or accessories sent directly to their homes VISA MasterCard and Discover cards are accepted Instructions contained in this manual cover procedures to be performed by any user Other servicing generally should be referred to qualified service personnel Caution must be exercised since improper servicing may cause unsafe operation Service Satisfaction If you are not satisfied with the service you receive from GE First contact the people who serviced your appliance Next if you are still not pleased write all the details including your phone number to Manager Customer Relations GE Appliances Appliance Park Louisville KY 40225 16 Printed in Louisville KY
7. GE Appliances 52200 WJ SR2080 3200 WM SR2100 WBSR1060 WNSR2100 WBXR1060 WNXR2100 WBXR2060 WSSR2070 WCSR2070 WWSR3130 WCXR1070 WWSR3090 WHSR2070 WWSR4140 Washers f C Part No 175D1807P270 Pub No 49 90003 7 99 JR Safety Information Congratulations 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 hope you will be part of ours for a long time to come We thank you for buying GE We appreciate your purchase and hope you will continue to rely on us whenever you need quality appliances for your home A Service Partnership Operating Instructions Control Panels and Settings 4 7 R M IM PORTANT iuc MET irienn 6 9 Loading and Using the Washer 10 11 Staple sales slip or cancelled check here N Proof of the original purchase date is needed to obtain service under the warranty FOR YOUR RECORDS Write the model and serial numbers here ue Troubles hooting Ti ps You can find them in the upper right corner on the back of Before You Call For Service 12 14 your
8. M Before discarding a washer or removing it from AGE service remove the washer lid to prevent children E Do not tamper with controls from hiding inside Read and follow this Satety Information carefully I S SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS 3 1 Load Size MEDIUM Temperature Wash Cycle COTTONS 9 PERMANENT PRESS REGULAR KNITS DELICATES PERM ANENT PRESS LIGHT SOIL MEDIUM HEAVY m COTTONS 9 PERMANENT PRESS REGULAR KNITS SOAK DELICATES PERMANENT PRESS LIGHT SOIL MEDIUM HEAVY POWERWASH e COTTONS pERMANENTPRESS PERM KNITS PRESS DELICATES NORMAL HEAVY COTTONS REGULAR SOAK LIGHT SOIL MEDIUM HEAVY COTTONS REGULAR LIGHT SOIL MEDIUM HEAVY AUTO SOAK EXTRA CLEANING EXTRA CLEANING About the w asher control panel Look on your washer for the controls below that apply to your model These pages cover models WBSR1060 WBXR1060 WBXR2060 W CSR2070 WCXR1070 W HSR2070 WJ SR2080 WM SR2100 WNSR2100 WNXR2100 and WSSR2070 MEDIUM PERMANENT PRESS KNITS DELICATES PERM ANENT PRESS PERMANENT PRESS KNITS PERMANENT PRESS DELICATES AUTO SOAK Control Settings 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 Temperature Select the water temperature for the wash and rinse cycles Always follow fabric manufacturer s care label o
9. e during a cold rinse cycle so that the coldest water available is used Wait until the water in the water heater is heated to the correct temperature What To Do e Switch to a lower sudsing detergent brand and follow instructions on package Try less detergent Measure your detergent carefully Use less soap if you have soft water a smaller load or a lightly soiled load Make sure hose connections are tight at faucets and make sure end of drain hose is correctly inserted in and secured to drain facility Check household plumbing You may need to call a plumber Tighten hoses at the faucets and turn the water off after each use Check condition of the fill hoses they may need replacement after 5 years Use less detergent Use less soap if you have soft water a smaller load or a lightly soiled load Check water temperature control and adjust Turn both hot and cold faucets fully on and make sure hoses are connected to correct faucets Turn off the water source and remove the water connection hoses from the upper back of the washer Use a brush or toothpick to clean the screens in the machine Reconnect the hoses and turn the water back on Make sure house water heater is delivering water at 120 F 140 F 48 C 60 C Straighten drain hose and make sure washer is not sitting on it Top of drain outlet should be less than 8 ft above floor OPERATION Washer pauses in c
10. her open the lid and redistribute the load evenly Close the lid and restart Toremove shipping rod from washer pull yellow tag and attached rod from the bottom right hand side of washer Pull washer away from the wall about 4 is needed What To Do Usea hair dryer set at the lowest heat setting directing the air at the label for a short amount of time This will release the adhesive easily without damaging the surface of the washer GE Washer Warranty technician For service call 800 GE CARES Ga All warranty service provided by our Factory Service Centers or an authorized Customer Care For The Period Of We Will Replace One Year Any partof the washer which fails due to a defect in materials or workmanship During this From the date of the full one year warranty we will also provide free of charge all labor and in home service to replace original purchase the defective part Five Years The transmission suspension rod spring assembly washer lid and cover if any should fail due to a From the date of the defect in materials or workmanship During this five year limited warranty you will be responsible original purchase for any labor or in home service costs Ten Years The washer tub if it should fail due to a defect in materials or workmanship During this From the date of the ten year limited warranty you will be responsible for any labor or in home service costs original purchase Tw enty Years The
11. ip dry Dry flat In the shade hang to dry BLEACH LABELS A he Only non chlorine bleach Do not bleach when needed Bleach SYMDOIS anyoieach when needed 11 Before you call for service 9 SENSORWASH SensorWash indicator light on some models is notilluminated SensorWash wash temperature is incorrect Review SensorWash in the About washer features section WATER Too many suds Water leaks Water temperature is incorrect Water won t drain 12 Troubleshooting Tips Save time and money Review the charts on the following yr first and you may not need to call for service Possible Causes Washer is NOT ina wash fill cycle or a warm rinse fill cycle The washer is in a cold rinse cycle All the water in the water heater has been used Possible Causes Type of detergent Very soft water Too much detergent Fill hoses or drain hose is improperly connected Household drain may be clogged Constant water pressure to the fill hoses at the water source Using too much detergent in washer Control is not set properly Water supply is turned off or improperly connected Water valve screens are stopped up House water heater is not set properly Drain hose is kinked or improperly connected What To Do This is normal Light only illuminates during wash fills and warm rinse fills This is normal The SensorWash feature is designed not to activat
12. ld up with a clean soft cloth after soaking Do not use a stiff brush you may roughen the surface of the dispenser 5 Rinse and reassemble dispenser Place dispenser back on the agitator Loading and using the washer Always follow fabric manufacturer s care label when laundering Sorting Wash Loads Colors Soil Fabric Lint W hites Heavy Delicates Lint Producers Lights Normal Easy Care Lint Collectors Darks Light Sturdy Cottons oA Proper Use of Detergent Add detergent and start the washer before adding You can use less detergent if you have soft water a 9 C clothes so that the detergent can work effectively smaller load or a lightly soiled load Using too little or too much detergent is a common cause of laundry problems Sl CY Loading the Washer AS Load dry items loosely no higher than the top M Do not wrap large items like sheets around the row of holes in the washer tub When loading wet agitator items make sure you set the load water level high enough to allow the items to move freely Water level should just cover the clothes To add items after washer has started push in Cycle knoband W Agitation will not start with the lid up submerge additional items next to the agitator Close the lid and pull Cycle knob out to restart BI Do not wash fabrics containing flammable materials waxes cleaning fluids etc 10 Wash Basket Leave the lid open after washing to Exterior Immediately wipe off any spi
13. lls Wipe with A Care and Cleaning of the Washer gt allow moisture to evaporate Ifyou want to clean the basket use a clean soft cloth dampened with liquid detergent then rinse Do not use harsh or gritty cleaners Fill Hoses Hoses connecting washer to faucet should be replaced every 5 years Lint Filter The lint filter is located under the agitator It is self cleaning and requires no maintenance damp cloth Try not to hit surface with sharp objects M oving 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 information on how to keep the tub stationary when moving the washer Long Vacations Be sure water supply is shut off at faucets Drain all water from hoses if weather will be below freezing Fabric Care Labels Below are fabric care label symbols that affect the clothing you will be laundering WASH LABELS ae U U U Ww Bex Normal Permanent Press Gentle CYC le wrinkle resistant delicate Do not wash Do not wring Hand wash Water temperature Warm Cold cool 0 50 C 120 F 40 C 105 F 30 C 85 F DRY LABELS v BO B g amp dry Do not dry Normal Permanent Press Gentle Do not tumble dry ae with wrinkle resistant delicate o not wash SOO Setting Medium No heat air E m A amp instructions a Line dry Dr
14. pliance such as vinegar and or rust remover Mixing this appliance from the power supply or disconnect only for its different chemicals can produce a toxic gas which the washer at the household distribution panel by intended may cause death removing the fuse or switching off the circuit breaker before attempting any maintenance or cleaning NOTE Turning the Cycle Selector knob to an off position does NOT disconnect the appliance purpose ds Do not wash or dry articles that have been described in cleaned in washed in soaked in or spotted with this Owners combustible or explosive substances such as F h Manual wax oil paint gasoline degreasers dry cleaning PBN solvents kerosene etc which may ignite or E Never attempt to operate this appliance if it is explode Do not add these substances to the damaged malfunctioning partially disassembled wash water Do not use or place these substances or has missing or broken parts including a damaged around your washer or dryer during operation cord or plug WHEN NOT IN USE M Turn off water faucets to relieve pressure on hoses W Do not attempt to repair or replace any part of this and valves and to minimize leakage if a break or appliance unless specifically recommended in this rupture should occur Check the condition of the Owner s Manual or in published user repair fill hoses they may need replacement after 5 years instructions that you understand and have the skills
15. r instructions when laundering Follow the water temperature guide on the washer lid Wash Cycle The wash cycle controls the length of the washing process The chart below will help you match the wash cycle setting with your clothing COTTONS For heavy to lightly soiled cottons household linens work and play clothes REGULAR PERMANENT For easy care and wrinkle resistant items PRESS KNITS Specially designed for normally soiled knits DELICATES For lingerie and delicate fabrics with light to normal soil SOAK For heavily soiled clothes that need to be soaked before washing Once the soak and spin cycle is complete reset the control to a wash setting POWER For heavily soiled and heavy duty fabrics This cycle provides a longer agitation WASH AUTO For heavily soiled clothes Begins with a brief agitation soaks for a specified period of time then moves SOAK through the rest of the cycle automatically EXTRA Provides a timed auto soak extra rinse and extra spin for heavily soiled clothes CLEANING About the Washer control panel Look on your washer for the controls below that apply to your model These pages cover models 2200 3200 WW SR3130 WW SR3090 and WW SR4140 1 Load Size MEDIUM MEDIUM SMALL Va Wash Spin Speed GENTLE FAST GENTLE NORMAL GENTLE NORMAL GENTLE NORMAL SLOW SLOW SLOW FAST SLOW FAST GENTLE NORMAL FAST FAST tl Temperature li Wash Cycle COTTONS e WRINKLE FREE COTTON REGULAR P
16. s Usea water conditioner like Calgon brand or install a water softener Make sure water heater is delivering water at 120 F 140 F 48 C 60 C Select load size to match clothes load Add detergent as wash basket fills with water before you load clothes Sort clothes by color If fabric label states wash separately unstable dyes may be indicated Ifyou do not dry your clothes with a clothes dryer your clothes may retain more lint Separate lint producers from lint collectors Wash small loads for a shorter time than larger loads Add detergent as wash basket fills with water before you load clothes Try a liquid detergent Use warmer water temperature Load clothes no higher than the top row of holes in the washer tub Make sure load size selector matches clothes load size Check fabric softener package for instructions and follow directions for using dispenser jo Before you call for service con PERFORMANCE Possible Causes Result of normal wear on poly cotton blends and fuzzy fabrics Pilling Snags holes tears rips or excessive wear Pins snaps hooks sharp buttons belt buckles zippers and sharp objects left in pockets Undiluted chlorine bleach Chemicals like hair bleach or dye permanent wave solution Wrinkling Improper sorting Overloading or incorrect water level Incorrect wash and dry cycles Repeated washing in
17. t adjust the fill on WARM WASH unless the washer lid is closed Be sure to startthe washer after the lid is closed Separate for cleaning The Agitator Cap or Fabric Softener Dispenser depending on model The agitator cap fits into the top of the 3 Add water to dispenser until it reaches 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 the dispenser to empty too soon To use follow these steps NH Make sure dispenser is securely attached to agitator Do not pour anything into the agitator if the Use only liquid fabric softener Pour agitator cap or dispenser is removed into dispenser using amount recommended on package Never pour fabric softener directly on clothes It may stain them Cleaning the Fabric Softener Dispenser on some models NH Remove the dispenser from the top of the agitator n Separate the dispenser cup from the cover by grasping the top and pushing down on the inside of the cup with your fingers Dispenser cup will pop free from the cover To clean the dispenser soak both the dispenser cup and the dispenser cover in the following solution m 1 US gallon 3 8 liters warm water B 1 4 cup 60 ml heavy duty liquid detergent m 1 cup 240 ml bleach 4 If necessary loosen bui
18. tes Do this before using any electrical appliance which is connected to the hot water system This simple procedure will allow any builtup hydrogen gas to escape Since the gas is flammable do not smoke or use an open flame or appliance during this process PROPER INSTALLATION This washer must be properly installed and located in B Install or store where it will not be exposed to accordance with the Installation Instructions before it is temperatures below freezing Or exposed to the weather 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 E Properly ground washer to conform with all governing codes and ordinances Follow details in Installation Instructions E Keep the area underneath and around your E Close supervision is necessary if this appliance is used appliances free of combustible materials such by or near children Do not allow children to play as lint paper rags chemicals etc on with or inside this or any other appliance E Never reach into washer while itis moving Wait M he laundry process can reduce the flame retardancy until the machine has completely stopped before of fabrics To avoid such a result carefully follow the opening the lid garment manufacturer s wash and care instructions Use this E Do not mix chlorine bleach with ammonia oracids MM To minimize the possibility of electric shock unplug ap
19. ycle Washer won t operate PERFORMANCE Clothes too wet Colored spots Grayed or yellow ed clothes Lintor residue on clothes Possible Causes The washer normally pauses between washing steps Washer is unplugged Water supply is turned off Controls are not set properly Lid is open Circuit breaker fuse is tripped blown Possible Causes Incorrect spin cycle selected Incorrect use of fabric softener Dye transfer Not enough detergent Hard water Water is not hot enough Washer is overloaded Detergent is not dissolving Dye transfer Clothes are air or line dried Incorrect sorting Washing too long Detergent not dissolving Overloading Incorrect use of fabric softener What To Do Make sure cord is plugged securely into a working outlet Turn both hotand cold faucets fully on Check controls and make sure Cycle knob is pulled out to ON position Close lid and pull Cycle knob out to ON position Check house circuit breakers fuses Replace fuses or reset breaker Washer should have separate outlet What To Do Make sure the spin cycle selected matches the load you are washing Some fabrics will feel wetter when rinsed with cold water Check fabric softener package for instructions and follow directions for using dispenser Pretreat stain and rewash e Sort whites or lightly colored items from dark colors Use more detergent especially with larger load
20. your wash load NH Check clothing care labels for special instructions n Measure liquid bleach carefully following instructions on the bottle m Never pour undiluted liquid chlorine bleach directly onto clothes or into the wash basket m Do not pour powdered bleach into bleach dispenser 3 Before starting the washer pour measured amount of bleach directly into bleach dispenser Avoid splashing or over filling dispenser If you prefer to use powdered bleach add it into the wash basket with your detergent m Do not mix chlorine bleach with ammonia or acids such as vinegar and or rust remover Mixing can produce a toxic gas which may cause death Extra Rinse on some models When you use extra detergent or bleach The washer will pause for a few minutes to clean heavily soiled clothes you may before the Extra Rinse option begins want to use the Extra Rinse option This option provides a second deep cold rinse in the COTTONS cycle Turn the Extra Rinse knob to SET SensorWash on some models The SensorWash senses the incoming water temperature and adjusts the fill water to obtain a more precise temperature range for all three wash temperatures You may select cold warm or hot For example in a Cold Wash selection some warm water may be added to reach a temperature needed to better dissolve detergents Often detergents are not completely dissolved in very cold water especially in cooler climates NOTE The SensorWash will no
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