GE WBSR1060T User manual

GEAppliances
WBSRIO60T
WBXR1060T
PartNo. 175D1807P17_qPu b.NO,49-;_922

Congratulations!
YouAreNow PartoftheGEFamily.
Welcome to the GE family.
We're proud of our quality
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dependable service. You'll
see it in this easy-to-use
Owner's Manual and you'll
hear it in the friendly voices
of oua customer :service
department.
Best of all, you'll experience
these' values each time you
do the laundry. That's
important, because your
new washer will be part of
your family for many years.
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to colne.
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Write the modeland serial
numbershere.
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Youcan find thembehind the top edge
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GE& You,
A ServicePartnership.
Ask any GEappliance owner and they will
tell you we stand behind our products with
unmatched quality service. However, did
you ,know that most questions result from
simple problems that you can easily fix
yourseff injust a few minutes? This
Owner's Manual can tell you how.
ReadthisManual
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.
ReviewtheSectionon
Troubleshootingtips
You'll find many answers to
common problems here.
If you review our chart of
Troubleshooting Tips first,
you may not need to call for
service at all.
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If YouNeedService
ffyou do need service, you can
relax kno_ng help is only a
phone call away. A list of toll-free
customer service numbers is
included in the back section.
Or you can always call the
GE Answer Center ®at
800.626.2000, 24 hours a day,
7days a week. .

IMPORTANTSAFETYINFORMATION.
READALLINSTRUCTIONSBEFOREUSING.
WARNING!
For your 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.
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.
tithe 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 minutes. Do this
before using any electrical appliance which is connected to the
hot water system. This simple procedure will allow any built-up
hydrogen gas to escape. Since the gas is flammable, do not smoke
or use an open flame or appliance during this process.
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PROPERINSTALLATION
Thiswasher must be properly installed and located in
accordance with the Installation Instructions before it is
used. ff you did not receive an Installation Instructions
sheet, you can receive one by calling us toll-free at the
GEAnswer Center_,800.626.2000.
g Install or store where it will not
be exposed to temperatures
below freezing or exposed to
the weather.
m Properly ground washer to
conform with all governing
codes and ordinances. Follow
details in Installation
Instrucfionsl
YOURLAUNDRYAREA
Keep the area underneath
and around your appliances
free of combustible materials
such as lint, paper, rags,
chemicals, etc.
I Close supervision is necessary
if this appfiance is usecl by or
near children. Do not 'allow
children to play on, with, or
inside this or any other
appliance.
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IMPORTANTSAFETYINSTRUCtiONS.
READALLINFORMATIONBEFOREUSING
WARNING!
Use your washer only for its intended purpose as described
in this Owner's'ManuaL
WHENUSINGTHEWASHER
Never reach into washer while
it is moving. Wait until the
machine has completely
stopped before opening
the lid.
Do not mix chlorine bleach
with ammonia or acids such
as vinegar and/or rust
remover. Mixing different
chemicals can produce a toxic
gas which may cause death.
D Do not wash or dry artides
that have been cleaned in,
washed in, soaked in, or
spotted with combustible or
explosive substances (such as
wax, oil, paint, gasoline,
degreasers, dry, cleaning
solvents, kerosene, etc.)
which may ignite or explode.
Do not add these substances
to the wash water. Do not use
or place these substances
around your washer or dryer
during operation.
N The laundry process can
reduce the flame retardancy
of fabrics. To avoid such a
result, carefully follow the
garment manufacturer's
wash and care instructions.
m To minimize the possibility
of electric shock, unplug this
appliance from the power
supply or disconnect the
washer at the household
distribution panel by
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 NOTdisconnect
the appliance from the
power supply.
mNever attempt to operate this
appliance if it is damaged,
malfunctioning, partially
disassembled, or has missing
or broken parts, including a
damaged cord or plug.
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WHENNOTINUSE
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Turn offwater faucets to
relieve pressure on hoses and
valves and to minimize
leakage if a break or rupture
should occur. Check the
condition of the fill hoses;
they may need replacement
after 5 years.
Before discarding a washer,
or removing itfrom service,
remove the washer lid to
prevent children from
hiding inside.
mDo not attempt to repair or
replace any part of this
appliance unless specifically
recommended in this
Owner's Manual, or in
published user-repair
instructions that you
understand and have the
skills to carry out.
m Do not tamper with controls.
REMEMBER...
Your continued health and safety are important to us.
Please read and follow this Safety Information carefully.
We want you to remain a happy and healthy part of our
GE family.
SAVETHESEINSTRUCTIONS

Aboutthewashercontrolpanel
Youcanlocate your model number behind the top edge of the control paneL,
Model WBSRIO60T
LOAD SI;._E_ _.MPERATURE COTFONS
,\ REGULAR
WARM .
Lk._GE COL9 COLD HOT
Model WBXRIO60T
LOAD SIZE TEMPERATURE
MEDfUM WARM
E]t"IRA EXTRA COLD COLD HOT
COTTONS
REGULA_
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C,ontrolSettings
_ ,LoadSize
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/RinseTemp -
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 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.
COTTONSREGULARForheawtolightlysoiledcottons,householdlinens,
workandplayclothes.
PERMANENTPRESSForeasycareandwrinkle-resistantitems.
KNITSSpeciallydesignedfornormalsoilknits.
DEUCATESForlingerieanddelicatefabricswith
lighttonormalsoil.

Aboutthewasherfeatures.
NOTE:Not all features are available on all washer models.
LiquidBleach Dispenser(onsome models)
The dispenser dilutes liquid chlorine bleach before it
reaches into your wash load.
Check clothing care labels for speci_d instructions.
Measure liquid bleach carefully, following
instructions on the bottle.
::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.
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