GE Consumer & Industrial WSLP1500J How to use

GE Appliances
General Electric Company
Louisville, Kentucky 40225
31-9189
GE Compact Washer
WSLP1500J
WSLS1500J
Technical Service Guide
SEPTEMBER 2009
GE Consumer & Industrial
TEMP
LOAD OPTIONS
CYCLES
START
PAUSE
POWER
ULTRA
CLEAN

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IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTICE
The information in this service guide is intended for use by
individuals possessing adequate backgrounds of electrical,
electronic, and mechanical experience. Any attempt to repair a
major appliance may result in personal injury and property
damage. The manufacturer or seller cannot be responsible for the
interpretation of this information, nor can it assume any liability in
connection with its use.
WARNING
To avoid personal injury, disconnect power before servicing
this product. If electrical power is required for diagnosis or test
purposes, disconnect the power immediately after performing the
necessary checks.
RECONNECT ALL GROUNDING DEVICES
If grounding wires, screws, straps, clips, nuts, or washers used to
complete a path to ground are removed for service, they must be
returned to their original position and properly fastened.
GE Consumer & Industrial
Technical Service Guide
Copyright © 2009
All rights reserved. This service guide may not be reproduced in whole or in part
in any form without written permission from the General Electric Company.

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Table of Contents
Back Cover...........................................................................................................................................................................19
Brake Control Motor ........................................................................................................................................................32
Circuit Board Connections............................................................................................................................................17
Component Locator Views...........................................................................................................................................15
Control Features................................................................................................................................................................ 9
Control Panel and PCB ................................................................................................................................................18
Dispenser Assembly........................................................................................................................................................25
Drain Pump .........................................................................................................................................................................25
Error Codes ..........................................................................................................................................................................34
Fuse.........................................................................................................................................................................................24
Installation ........................................................................................................................................................................... 6
Introduction......................................................................................................................................................................... 5
Lid Switch and Harness .................................................................................................................................................23
Nomenclature .................................................................................................................................................................... 4
Outer Tub and Suspension Assembly.....................................................................................................................29
Pressure Sensor.................................................................................................................................................................21
Schematic.............................................................................................................................................................................36
Service Test Mode.............................................................................................................................................................35
Shaft Assembly..................................................................................................................................................................33
Shaft Assembly and Brake Overview .....................................................................................................................31
Special Features................................................................................................................................................................ 8
Top Cover..............................................................................................................................................................................24
Troubleshooting ................................................................................................................................................................34
Unbalance Switch.............................................................................................................................................................22
Warranty .............................................................................................................................................................................37
Wash Basket ....................................................................................................................................................................... 28
Washer Components......................................................................................................................................................18
Washing Motor and Belt................................................................................................................................................27
Water Valve.........................................................................................................................................................................20

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Model Number
Nomenclature
Capacity/Configuration
L = Large
W S L S 1 5 0 0 J W W
Feature Package
S = Unitized Compact
Control Platform
S = Stationary
Engineering Revision
Color
WW = White
Model Year
F - 2005
G - 2006
H - 2007
J - 2008
K - 2009
Voltage
0 = US Voltage
Brand
W = GE Washer
The nomenclature plate is located on the back
below the top cover.
The mini-manual is placed in an envelope
located under the control panel.
The letter designating
the year repeats every
12 years.
Example:
T - 1974
T - 1986
T - 1998
Serial Number
The first two numbers of the serial number
identify the month and year of manufacture.
Example: AS123456S = January, 2009
A- JAN 2009 - S
D - FEB 2008 - R
F - MAR 2007 - M
G - APR 2006 - L
H - MAY 2005 - H
L - JUN 2004 - G
M - JUL 2003 - F
R - AUG 2002 - D
S - SEP 2001 - A
T - OCT 2000 - Z
V - NOV 1999 - V
Z - DEC 1998 - T
Mini-Manual
Nomenclature

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Introduction
The new GE Compact Washer has the following features:
Electronic One-Touch Controls with LED readout simplify cycle selection and provide accurate cycle•
times.
One-Touch Loading Sensing eliminates guesswork and helps reduce water waste.•
Ten wash cycles provide a setting for almost every load, from heavy cottons to casual synthetics;•
includes settings for light- to heavy-soil regular, whites, colors, casual and delicate fabrics.
Three wash/rinse temperatures ―A variety of temperatures provides great wash results and longer•
fabric life.
Four water levels match the water level to each load to reduce water waste per cycle.•
One Wash/Spin Speed ―Provides reliable cleaning performance for regular clothes.•
Custom Wash Cycle ―Saves a favorite cycle for future use.•
Dispenser adds diluted detergent and fabric softener at the correct time during the wash or rinse cycles.•
Overflow Protection ―Activates the drain pump whenever water reaches overflow level during a•
temporary stop, waiting action, or spin action. Overflow also sensed 3 times during a wash or rinse cycle.
Built-in Status indicators display certain associated error codes.•
The wash tub is constructed of durable stainless•
steel.
UV stabilizers are utilized on the control panel,•
top cover, and lid to prevent yellowing when
exposed to sunlight.

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Installation
Location
Washer must be installed on firm flooring.•
Concrete flooring is best, but wood base is
sufficient, providing floor support meets FHA
standards.
Washer should not be installed on rugs or•
exposed to the weather.
Install or store washer where it will not be•
exposed to temperatures below freezing.
Minimum clearances between washer and•
adjacent walls or other surfaces are: 2” either
side, 2” front, and 3” rear.
Minimum vertical space from floor to overhead•
shelves, cabinets, ceilings, etc., is 96”.
Closet doors must be louvered or otherwise•
ventilated and have at least 60 square inches
open area for washer only, or if the closet
contains both a washer and dryer, doors must
contain at least 120 square inches of open area,
equally distributed.
Note: The clearances stated are minimums.
Consideration must be given to providing adequate
clearances for installation and servicing.
60 sq. in.
(387.1 sq. c
m
60 sq. in.
(387.1 sq. c
m
Closet door
Plumbing
Water pressure must be 10 psi minimum to 150 psi maximum dynamic pressure measured at faucet.•
Water temperature on household water heater should be set to deliver water at 120° to 150°F (50° to•
66°C) in the washer when HOT wash is selected.
Shut-off valves should be supplied for both hot and cold water lines.•
Drain water into a standpipe or laundry tub. The discharge height must not be less than 30” nor more•
than 8’ above the base of the washer. The standpipe must be 1½” minimum inside diameter and must be
open to the atmosphere.
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Cable Tie
Laundry Tub
GEA00044
Cable Tie Cable Tie
Stand Pipe
GEA00045
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Electrical Wiring
National Electrical Codes or prevailing local•
codes and ordinances must be followed.
120V, 60Hz must be supplied and connected to•
an individual, properly grounded branch circuit,
protected by a 15- or 20-amp circuit breaker or
time delay fuse.
Wiring must be 2-wire with ground.•
Electrical Rating
Voltage AC......................................................120
Hertz ...................................................................60
Total connected load amperage ........10.0
For use on adequately wired 120-volt, 15-amp
circuit having 2-wire service with a separate ground
wire. This appliance must be grounded for safe
operation.
Leveling the Washer
Excessive vibration will occur if the washer is not
leveled. This will also trip the unbalance switch and
stop the washer. Check to ensure the washer is
level. With the door open, the spin basket should be
centered in the opening as shown in the “leveled”
view. If the spin basket is not in the center or
“unleveled” as shown at far right, level the washer
as follows:
Note: Be careful not to kick or step on the leveling
locks.
Pull out the leveling locks located at the bottom•
front of the left and right sides of the washer.
This releases the spring loaded leveling feet.
The washer will attempt to automatically level•
itself.
Check level at body panel line and adjust as•
necessary.
Push leveling locks back in.•
Manually level the rear feet (side to side).•
Leveled Unleveled
GEA00042

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Detergent and Fabric Softener Dispenser Drawer
The detergent and fabric softener dispensers
will automatically release their contents at
the proper time during the cycle.
To Use the Detergent Dispenser:
Add measured detergent to the dispenser.
Make sure detergent is spread evenly and
is level.
To Use the Fabric Softener Dispenser:
Use only liquid fabric softener. Pour into
dispenser, using amount recommended
on package.
Do not fill any higher than the top of the
maximum fill tower.
Never pour fabric softener directly on
clothes. It may stain them.
Cleaning the Detergent and Fabric Softener Dispenser Drawer
1. Remove the drawer by opening it fully
then tilting the front of the door up.
Pull out.
2. Rinse the drawer with water. If necessary
use a soft cloth to wipe off any debris.
3. Line up the drawer with the opening and
push the dispenser drawer straight in.
Lint Filter
Clean the lint filter inside the wall of
the wash basket once a week for best
filtering results.
To remove:
Press the tab at the top of the filter and
pull out.
To clean:
Open the filter. Clean the filter with
a toothbrush.
Maximum
Fill Tower
Before starting the washer:
•Load the laundry in the washer.
•Add the detergent and fabric softener to the dispenser drawer.
Special Features

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Control Features
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EXTRA LARGE
LARGE
SOAK COLORS
WHITES
DELICATES
SPEED WASH
LOAD SENSING
CUSTOM CYCLE
WASH
RINSE
SPIN
COLD
HOT WARM
LOCK
HOLD 3SECS TO
LOCK/UNLOCK
CONTROLS
MEDIUM
SMALL
EXTRA SMALL
HEAVY DUTY
EST. MINUTES
REMAINING
TEMP
LOAD
OPTIONS
ULTRA
CLEAN
CYCLES
DELAY WASH
1 to 18 HOURS
POWER
START
PAUSE
About the control and indicator settings.
Before starting the washer:
Load the laundry in the washer.•
Add the detergent and fabric softener to the dispenser drawer.•
To Use Automatic One-Touch Washing
The LOAD SENSING feature automatically senses the size of your load, tub fills with the appropriate amount
of water, and calculates the amount of wash time required to complete the cycle.
NOTE: When using the LOAD SENSING feature, it is normal for the pulsator to rotate before water fills in the
tub.
To choose the automatic• LOAD SENSING feature, press POWER ON/OFF. LOAD SENSING is the default
water setting. Manually selecting a load size cancels LOAD SENSING.
Select the desired• CYCLE, OPTION and water TEMP setting.
Then press• START/PAUSE.
The• COLORS indicator light will light up automatically unless you have selected one of the other LOAD
SENSING cycles such as WHITES, DELICATES, SPEED WASH, CUSTOM CYCLE or ULTRA CLEAN.
Then simply press• START/PAUSE.
NOTE: When the cycle is operating, the OPTIONS LED flashes. When the washer is in PAUSE, the LED does
not flash.
START
PAUSE

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To Choose Your Own Cycle Selections
Soak+Wash Soak+Wash+Heavy Wash+Rinse Wash+Heavy Wash Rinse Wash Rinse Spin
Cycle +Rinse+Spin Duty+Rinse+Spin +Spin Duty+Rinse+Spin +Rinse +Spin Only Only Only
COLORS X X X X X X X X X
WHITES X X X X X X X X X
DELICATES X X X X X X X X X
SPEED X X X X X X X X X
WASH
CUSTOM X X X X X XXXX
CYCLE
ULTRA X
CLEAN
POWER ON/OFF
Press the POWER ON/OFF button to turn on the control panel.
WASH OPTIONS
Choose the wash options you would like to include in the cycle. Press the WASH OPTIONS button until all
the options you want to include are lit. More than one option can be selected.
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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 basket.
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WASH CYCLE
These wash cycles control the length of the washing process. The chart on the following page will help
match the WASH CYCLE setting to your specific laundry needs. When a cycle is selected, the automatic
temperature that the machine defaults to can be changed to whatever temperature you desire.
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