GE EWA4500 User manual

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Safety Instructions .......... 2, 3
Operating Instructions
Control Panel ............... 4, 5
Control Setting_ ............ 6, 7
Features ................... 8, 9
Loading and Using
the _4'asher .............. 1O, 11
Troubleshooting Tips ..... 12-14
Consumer Support
Consumer Support .... Back Cover
_':mantv .................... 15
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EWA 4 500
$5100
WWRE 52 40
WWSE5240
WARE5260
WKSE5260
V_VSE5260
WSRE5 260
Write the model and serial
numbers here:
Model #
Serial #
You can find them in the
upper right corner on the
back of wmr washer.
175D1807P464 49-90196 01-04 JR

IMPORTANTSAFETYINFORMATION.
READALLINSTRUCTIONSBEFOREUSING.
WARNING! Foryoursafetheinformationinthismanualmustbefollowedtominimizetherisk
of fire or explosion, electric shock, or to prevent property damage, personal injury,
or loss of life.
__/_ WATERHEATERSAFETY
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 two weeks or inore, prevent the possibili F of (lamage or iqjm'y by
turning on all hot water filucets and allowing them to run fin" several minutes. Do this before using any
electrical appliance which is connected to the hot water s_stem. This simple procedm'e will allow any
built-up hydrogen gas to escape. Since the gas is flammable, do not smoke or rise an open flame or
appliance during this process.
%PROPERINSTALLATION
This washer must be properly instafled 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
visiting www.GEAppliances.com, or by calling 800.GE.CARES(800.432.2737).
• Install or store where it will not be exposed to • Properly grotmd washer to confimn with all
temperatures below fl'eezing or exposed to the governing codes and ordinances. Follow details
weather; which could cause pemmnent damage in Installation Instructions.
and in\_flidate the warrant,:.
YOURLAUNDRYAREA
• Keep the area underneath and around wmr
appliances ti'ee of combustible materials such as
lint, paper; rags, chemicals, etc.
• Close supervision is necessm y if this appliance is
used by or near children. Do not allow children
to play on, with or inside this or any other
appliance.

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WHENUSINGTHEWASHER
Use this
appliance
only for its
intended
purpose as
described in
this Owner's
Manual
• Never reach into washer while it is moving.
_Mfit until the inachine has completely stopped
before opening the lid.
• Do not Inix chloline bleach with annnonia or
adds such as vinegar and/or rust relnovei;
Mixing different chelnicals can produce a
toxic gas which inav cause death.
• Do not wash or (liT articles that have been
cleaned in, washed in, soaked in or spotted with
combustible or explosive subst;mces (such as
wax, oil, paint, gasoline, degreasei_, die-cleaning
solvents, kerosene, etc.). These substances give
off \_q)o_ that may ignite or explode. Do not add
these sift)stances to the _;_sh wateI: Do not rise or
place these s/lbstances ai'o/lnd VO/li" _;_sl/ei" or
dryer during operation.
• The laundt T process can reduce the flame
retardancv of lid)tics. To avoid such a result,
careflfllv follow the gai_nent inalmfi_cturer's
_;ISl/ _lll(] caI'e instlllctions,
• To minimize the possibiliD' of electlic shock,
unplug this appliance fl'om the power supply
or disconnect the washer at the building's
distribution panel by relnoving tile Rise or
switching off the circuit breaker before
attempting any maintenance or cleaning.
NOTE'.rurmbg the Cycle Selector Knob to an off position,
orpresslbg PAUSEdoes NOT disconnectthe apphance
from thepower supply
• Never attempt to operate this appliance if it is
damaged, malflmcfioning, partially disassembled,
or has missing or broken parts, including a
damaged cord or plug.
WHENNOTINUSE
• Turn off water faucets to relieve pressure on
hoses and \:fives and to minimize leakage if
a break or rupture should occm: Check the
condition of the fill hoses; they should be
replaced every 5 veaI_.
gefin'e discarding a washe_; or removing it
ti'oln service, remove the _;_sher lid to prevent
children fl'om hiding inside.
• Do not attelnpt to repair or replace any part of
this appliance unless specifically recommended
ill this Owner's Manual, or ill published useI =
repair instruct.ions that you undei_tand and
have the skills to can_' out.
• Do not tamper with controls.
READANDFOLLOWTHISSAFETYINFORMATIONCAREFULLY.
SAVETHESEINSTRUCTIONS
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About the control panel
•Adddetergent
•Adddilutedfabric
softener(onmodels
with a fabric
softenerdispenser)
•Selectloadsize and
otherwash options
°Addclothes •Selectwash cycle ,Closelid
°Pull knob
NOTE: When making a selection with any knob, simply point the knob anywhere within the shaded range for that setting.
Model EWA4500
LOAD SIZE TEMPERATURE OPTIONS
SUPER RESET COLD GOT 2nd
SMALL WARM EXTENDED
COLD SPIN .................................MED!UM HEAVY LIGHT
PULSED/SLOW
Model $5100
LOAD SIZE TEMPERATURE OPTIONS
SUPERRESET COLD HOT
COLD COLD OFF
MEDIUM WARM
COLD
2rid
NEAVY LIGHT MEDIUM
PULSED/SLOW
GENTLE/SLOW
START
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STOP/PAUSE
Model WKSE5260
LOAD SIZE TEMPERATURE
SUPERRESET COLD HOT
OPTIONS
OFF 2nd
MEDIUM WARM EXTENDED
COLD SPIN PULSED/SLOW GENTLE/SLOW
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Models WWRE5240 and WWSE5240
LOAD SIZE TEMPERATURE
SUPER RESET COLD
COLD
SMALL WARM
COLD
Model WARE5260
LOAD SIZE
SUPER RESET
LRHOE
MEDIUI_
SMALL
Model WNSE5260
LOAD SIZE
SUPER RESET
SMA_
Model WSRE5260
LOAD SIZE
SUPER RESET
MEDIUM
TEMPERATURE
COLD ff0T
OPTIONS
ROT 2nd
COLD OFF
AUTOSOAK HEAVY LIGHT MEDIUM
PULSED/SLOW DELICATES
GENTLE/SLOW
WARM
COLD
OPTIONS
OFF 2nd
TEMPERATURE
COLD HOT
EXTENOEO
SPIN ......................MEO!UMNERVYUG.T
CASUALS
PULSED/SLOW
OPTIONS
OFF 2nd
WARM
COLO EXTENOED
SPIN _''_'_iREAVY'..,,;_U_,L,._i Stai, i DELICATES
............................... GENTLE/SLOW
PULSED/SLOW
TEMPERATURE
COLD HOT
OPTIONS
OFF 2nd
WARM
COLD EXTENDED
SPIN PULSED/SLOW
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START
©
STOP/PAUSE
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About the control settings.
ColorLogic
Select tile correct TEMPERATUREsetting. Match tile particular color below tile words witl/
tile same color on tile Cycle Selector knob.
Example:Washinga load ofmediumsoiledcottontowelsand sheets.
r-_ Choose tile LOADSIZE.
_-_ Choose tile TEMPERATUREsetfing--I_n" this load it would be tile HOT COLD (which is a
partic ular color).
_-_ Turn tile C}cle Selector knob to tile area that has tile saille color as tile TEMPERATURE
settim, _ou ha_e chosen--tot this load it would be tile COTTONS area. Tm'n tile knob to
tile MEDIUMsetting.
_oad Size
I,oosely load dothes no higher than tile top row of holes in tile washer basket. Tile water level
should just co_er tile clothes. A(!iust tile load size accordingly.
Temperature
Select tile water temperature Ira" tile wash and rinse cycles. _Mwavs follow fhbric manufactm'er's
care label or instructions when latmdering.

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Wash Cycle
Tile wash cycle controls tile length of tile washing process. Tile knob can be turned in either
direction. Turning tile Cycle Selector knob after starting a cycle will stop tile washer and reset
the cycle to the new selection. Press S%M_T to begin the new cycle selection.
REMEMBER:When choosflTg
the cycle, theCycle Selector
knob can bepohTtedanywhere
withfl7theshadedrange for
the cycle selting.
WASHTIME
0 O0 O0 0 0 0 0
FILL SOAK 15MIN 12MIN 9MIN 6MIN RINSE 2ND FINAL
RINSE SPIN
Tile C)'cle Indicator Lights show what stage tile washer is in. Tile wash time is tile length of tile
wash agitation. Tile 6MIN light will relnain lit during drain and spin. X._]/en tile Selector knob is
set to a new cycle tile Indicator I,ights will flash momentarily, showing what stages tile cycle will
go through. (-)n models without an AUTOSOAKopfion, the SOAKlight will not light up.
Tile chart below will help you match tile wash cycle setting with xour clothin ,
Forheavyto lightlysoiledcottons,householdlinens,workandplayclothes.
COTTONS
NORMAL/FAST
EASYCAREForwrinkle-freeandpermanentpressitems,andknits.
GENTLE/FAST
CASUALSForwrinkle-freeandpermanentpressitems,andknits.TheHEAVYcyclehas3 agitate/pause
PULSED/SLOWcyclestocleanyourheavilysoileditems.TheMEDIUMcyclehas2 agitate/pausecycles.
StainAssi# Foraddinga shortagitationanda soakingperiodtothebeginningoftheCASUALScycle.
DELICATESForlingerieandspecial-carefabricswith lightto normalsoil.
GENTLE/SLOW
PREWASHForremovingsurfacedirtfromheavilysoiledclothes.Makesuretofollowwitha regular
NORMAL/SLOWwashcycle.
Stain Wash Forheavilysoiledorstaineditems.Aheavydutywashcyclewithextraagitationand
soakperiods.
QUICKRINSE Forquicklyrinsingchlorine,perspiration,stains,etc.,outofclothes.
15MIN/30 MIN Forverysoiledclothes.Beginswith abriefagitation,soaksforaspecifiedperiodoftime,
AUTOSOAK thenmovesthroughtherestofthecycleautomatically.
START
Press START to begin tile c)cle. Pressing START again or raisino.,, tile lid will PAUSE tile cycle
and tile C_cle indicator light will blink.

About washer features.
OFF
OPTIONS
2nd
Autosoak Option (on some models)
This opdon begins with a brief agitation, soaks for a specified period of time, then mo',es
through the rest of the c_cle automatically, On some models, this option is located on the
Cycle Selector knob,
EXTENDED
SPIN
(Appearance and features may vary)
2nd Rinse Option (onsomemodels)
"_en you use extra detergent or bleach to clean heavil) soiled clothes, you may want to
use the 2rid Rinse option. It provides a second deep cold rinse.
Extended Spin Option (onsomemodels)
Use this opdon to e×tract more water ti'om your clothes. Clothes will be drier when this
opdon is selected, and will d_a' more quickl) in )our oh-vet:
PerfecTemp
PerfecTemp (on some models)
PerfecTemp 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, wmm or hot.
For example, in a Cold Wash selection, some wa_n water may be added to reach a
temperattH'e needed to better dissolve detergents. Often, detergents are not completely
dissolved in very cold water, especially in cooler climates.
NOTE:PerfecTempwil! not a@lst the fill on WARM WASH tmless the washer lid is closed.
Be sure to start the washer after the lid is closed.
SPOT SPRAY
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Spot Spray (on some models)
Pro_ides a short spray of water to allow you to dampen clothing when you pretreat stains.
_] Open the washer lid.
['_ Press the SPOTSPRAYbumm. (Ym will see a short stream ofwatex:)
[j] Dampen yore" soiled gam_ent with the SPOTSPRAYopfionand rub your ti_xorite
pretreatment proclt/ct into soiled area.
NOTE:The SPOT SPRAY option will not work if:
•thewasher&i isdown.
• thewasherbasket/sf///ibg.
• thewaterhasalreadyreachedthelevelyouselected

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The Agitator Cap or Fabric Softener Dispenser (depending on model)
The agitator cap tits into the top of the
agitatm: It it accidentally comes ofl_
simply put it back on.
The fabric softener dispenser auton_atically
releases liquid rid)tic sofiener at the proper
time dm'ing the cycle.
Do not stop the washer during the first spin.
Thiswill cause the dispenserto emp_
tOO soon.
[]Add water to dispenser tmtil it reaches
the maximum fill line.
To use, follow these steps:
_] Make sure dispenser is securel) attached
to agitatm:
['_ Use only liquid fhbric soflene_:
Pour into disl)ensei; using, amount
recommended on package.
Never pour fabric softener directly onclothes.
It may stain them.
Do not pour anything into flTe agitator if
the agitator cap or dispenser is removed.
Separate for cleaning
Cleaning the Fabric Softener Dispenser (on some models)
_] Remoxe the dispenser fl'om the top of the agitatm;
I I I ,_I , I I ,
['_Se )arate the dis )enser cu ) from the coxer b_ ,,ras )ing the to ) and )ushing down on
the inside of the cup with )ore" finge_. Dispenser cup will pop fl'ee from the coxer
[_]To clean the dispense_; soak both the dispenser cup and the dispenser coxer in the
fidlowing solution:
•1USgallon(3.8liters) warm water
• 1/4 cup(60ml) heavy-dutyliquid detergent
• I cup(240ml) bleach
r_lf necessary; loosen build-up with a clean, soft cloth after soa]dn * Do not use a stiff
S( ( ) _Y " " '
bru,'h; '_,)u max, r u_hen, the sm_ace of the disl)ense_:
_-] Rinse and reassemble dispenser. Place dispenser back on the agitator.
Liquid Bleach Dispenser
The dispenser dilutes liquid chlorine bleach befin'e it reaches into veto" wash load.
[Z] Check clothing care labels fin" special instructions.
r-_ Measm'e liquid bleach careflflly, following instructions on the bottle.
• Neverpour undilutedliquid chlorinebleachdkect/y onto clothesor into the washbasket.
• Do notpour powdered bleachinto bleachdispenser
[_] Befbre starting the washe_; pore" measm'ed amotmt of 1)leach directly into bleach
disi)enser. Axoid sI)lashing, or ovei_filling, dis I)enser. If you, I)refer to useI)°wdered
bleach, add it into the wash basket with yore" detergent.
• Do not mixchlorinebleach with ammoniaor acidssuchas wbegarand/or rust remover Mixing can
producea toxicgas whichmay causedeath.

Loading and using the washer.
Always follow fabric manufacturer's care label when laundering.
SortingWashLoads
Sort b) color (whites, lights, colo_), soil level,
lift)tic t)]_e (sturdy cottons, eas_ care delicates),
and whether the lift)tic l)roduces lint (terry cloth,
chenille), or collects lint (velveteen, corduroy).
ProperUseofDetergent
Add detergent and stm't the washer before adding
clothes so that the detergent can work effectively.
Using too little or too nluch detergent is a common
ca use of latmch y problems.
You can use less detergent if _ou, haxe soii water;
a smaller load, or a lightly soiled load.
LoadingtheWasher
i,oad (h y items loosely, no higher than the top row
of holes in the washer basket. When loading wet
items make sure VOtl set the load/water level high
enough to allow the items to move ti'eely. _'ater
level should just cover the clothes. To add items
after washer has started, lift the lid and submerge
additional items next to the agitator:
•Donotwrap longitemslikesheetsorpants around
theagitator
• Donotwash fabricscontaining flammablematerials
(waxes,cleaningfluids,etc.).
• Agitation will not startwith thelid up.
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