GE WCSR4170G4WW User manual

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Safety Instructions .......... 2,s
Operating Instructions
Careand Cleaning
of the Washer .................... 9
Control Panels .................. 4,6
ControlSettings ................ _ J 7
Features .......................... 8
Loading and Using
the Washer ....................... 9
Troubleshooting Tips..... lo-12
Consumer Support
ConsumerSupport ............... 16
Warrantg ........................ 15
Write the model and serial
number here:
Model #
Serial #
You can find them
under the lid of
the washer.
175D1807P563 49-90295-1 09-06 JR

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.
of tim 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 beenusedfor 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. Dothis before usingany
electrical appliance which isconnected to the hot water system. Thissimple procedurewill allow any
built-up hydrogen gasto escape.Sincethe gas isflammable, do not smoke or usean open flame or
appliance during this process.
PROPERINSTALLATION
This washer must be properly installed and located in accordance with the Installation
Instructions before it is used. If you did not receive on Installation Instructions sheet, you con
receive one by visiting ge.com or by coiling 800.GECARES (800.432.2737).
• Installor store where itwill not beexposed to • Properlyground washer to conform with all
temperatures below freezing or exposed to the governing codes and ordinances. Followdetails
weather,which could cause permanent damage in Installation Instructions.
and invalidate the warranty.
YOURLAUNDRYAREA
• Keepthe area underneath and around your
appliances free of combustible materials such as
lint, paper,rags, chemicals,etc.
• Closesupervisionis necessary ifthis appliance is
used by or near children. Do not allow children to
play on,with or insidethis or any other appliance.
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Use this
appliance
only for its
intended
purpose as
described in
this Owner's
Manual.
WHEN USING THE WASHER
• Never reach into washer while it ismoving.
Wait until the machine has completely stopped
before opening the lid.
• Donot mix chlorine bleachwith ammonia or acids
such asvinegar and/or rust remover.Mixing
different chemicals con produce o
toxic gaswhich may cause death.
• Donot wash or dry articlesthat hove been
cleaned in,washed in,soaked in or spotted with
combustible or explosivesubstances (suchas
wax,oil,point, gasoline, degreosers,dry-cleaning
solvents,kerosene,etc.).Thesesubstances giveoff
vapors that may ignite or explode. Donot odd
these substancesto the wash water.Do not useor
placethese substancesaround your washer or
dryer during operation.
Thelaundry processcon reducethe flame
retordoncy of fabrics.Toovoid such o result,
carefully follow the garment manufacturer's
wash and core instructions.
Tominimize the possibility of electricshock,
unplug this appliance from the power supply
or disconnect the washer at the building's
distribution panel by removing the fuse or
switching off the circuit breaker beforeattempting
any maintenance or cleaning.
NOTE:Turning the Cycle Selector Knob to on off
position, or pressing PAUSEdoes NOT disconnect
the appliance from the power supplg.
Neverattempt to operate this appliance if it is
damaged, malfunctioning, partially disassembled,
or has missingor broken parts, including a
damaged cord or plug.
WHEN NOT IN USE
• Turn off water faucets to relievepressureon hoses
and valves and to minimize leakage ifa break or
rupture should occur.Checkthe condition of the fill
hoses;GErecommends changing the hosesevery
5gears,
• Donot attempt to repair or replace any part of this
appliance unlessspecifically recommended in this
Owner's Manual, or in publisheduser-repair
instructions that you understand and have the
skillsto carry out.
• Beforediscarding a washer,or removing it
from service,remove the washer lidto prevent
childrenfrom hiding inside.
• Do not tamper with controls.
READ AND FOLLOW THISSAFETYINFORMATION
CAREFULLY.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

About the control panel-for models with "pull knob" start.
Step I
•Add detergent
• Add diluted fabric
softener (on models
with a fabric
softener dispenser)
Step 2
• Add clothes
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•Select load sizeand
other wash options
• Select wash cycle
Step 4
• Close lid
• Pull knob
LOAD SIZE TEMPERATURE OPTIONS
Controls
Load Size
Looselgload clothesno higher than the top row of holesin the washer basket. Thewater levelshouldjust cover
the clothes. Adjust the load sizeaccordingly.
Temperature (on some models)
Selectthe water temperature for the wash and rinsecgcles.Alwags follow fabric manufacturer's care label or
instructions when laundering.
Options (on some models)
2nd Rinse Option
When gou useextra detergent or bleach to clean heavilg soiledclothes, gou mag want to usethe 2nd Rinse
option. It provides a second deep cold rinse.
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Wash Cycle-Cycle Selector Knob
Thechart below will help you match the wash cycle setting with your clothing.Thechart isranked from longest to
shortest cycle time and wash intensity.
Yourwasher may not haveall these cycles.(Cyclesvary by model.)
PREWASH
CASUALS
COTTONS
or WHITES
EASYCARE
DELICATES
HAND WASH
SPEED WASH
SPIN
DARK COLORS
COLORS
RINSESPIN
15 MINI30 MIN
AUTO SOAK
2nd RINSE
Forremoving surface dirt from heavily soiledclothes. Make sureto follow with a
regular wash cycle.
Forwrinkle-free and permanent pressitems,and knits.
Forheavy to lightly soiledcottons, household linens,work and play clothes.
Forwrinkle-free and permanent pressitems,and knits.
Forlingerieand special-care fabricswith light to normal soil.
Foritems labeled handwashable with light soils.Providesperiods of agitation and soak
during wash and rinse.
Forlightly soiled itemsthat are needed in a hurry.
Fordraining the tub and spinning water out ofthe clothes.
Fornon-colorfast cottons and blends and itemsthat are labeledcold wash by the fabric
manufacturer.
Forwrinkle-free and permanent pressitems, knitsand cottons.
Forquickly rinsing chlorine,perspiration, stains,etc.,out of clothes.
Forvery soiledclothes. Beginswith agitation, soaksfor aspecified period of time, then moves
through the rest ofthe cycle automatically.
Providesan automatic, second deep rinseto thoroughly remove detergent or bleach from
your clothes.

About the control panel-for models with STARTbutton.
Step I
•Add detergent
• Add diluted fabric
softener (on models
with a fabric
softener dispenser)
Step 2
• Add clothes
_ep3
•Select load size and
other wash options
•Select wash cycle
Step 4
• Close lid
• Push START
LOAD SiZE TEMPERATURE OPTIONS O0000
START
0
STOP/PAUSE
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Controls
Load Size
Looselyload clothesno higher than the top row of holesin the washer basket. Thewater levelshouldjust cover
the clothes. Adjust the load sizeaccordingly.
Temperature
Selectthe water temperature for the wash and rinsecycles.Always follow fabric manufacturer's care label or
instructions when laundering.
PerfecTemp sensesthe incoming water temperature and adjusts the fillwater to obtain a more precise
temperature range for allwash temperatures. Forexample, ina COLDwash selection,some warm water
may be added to reach a temperature needed to better dissolvedetergents. Often,detergents are not
completely dissolvedin very coldwater, especiallyin cooler climates.
Duringwinter months, when the water entering your home iscolder,or for locationswith very coldwater year
round, usethe PerfecTemp plusCOLDto help dissolvepowdered detergents and to improve the cleaning of
your clothes.
TheTAPCOLDfeature turns the PerfecTempfeature on your washer off, and usesyour householdtap water
temperature for aCOLDwash.Thiscan provideenergy savingsby reducing the amount of hot water used in
your wash.
Options
Autosook Option (onsome models)
Thisoption beginswith a brief agitation, soaksfor a specified period of time,then moves through the rest of the
cycle automatically. On some models,this option islocated on the Cycle Selectorknob.
2nd Rinse Option (onsome models)
When you useextra detergent or bleach to clean heavily soiledclothes, you may want to usethe 2nd Rinse
option. It provides a second deep cold rinse.
Extended Spin Option (onsome models)
Usethis option to extract more water from your clothes.Clotheswill be drier when thisoption isselected and will
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Status Indicator Lights
TheCycle Indicator Lights show what stage the washer isin.When the Selectorknob isset to a new cycle, the Indicator
Lightswill flash momentarily, showing what stages the cycle will go through. On models without anAUTOSOAKoption,
the SOAKlight will not light up.
IOOOOO
FILL SOAK WASH RINSE SPIN
Wash Cycle-Cycle Selector Knob
Thewash cycle controls the length and intensity of the washing process.The knob can be turned in either direction.
Turningthe CycleSelector knob after starting a cycle will stop the washer and reset the cycle to the new selection.
PressSTARTtobegin the new cycle selection.
Thechart below will help you match the wash cycle setting with your clothing.Thechart isranked from longest to
shortest cycle time and wash intensity. (Cyclesvary by model.)
PREWASH Forremoving surface dirt from heavily soiledclothes. Hake sureto follow with a
regular wash cycle.
CASUALS Forwrinkle-free and permanent pressitems,and knits.
COTTONS Forheavy to lightly soiledcottons, household linens,work and play clothes.
EASYCARE Forwrinkle-free and permanent pressitems,and knits.
DELICATES Forlingerieand special-care fabricswith light to normal soil.
HANDWASH Foritems labeled handwashable with light soils.Providesperiods of agitation and soak
during wash and rinse.
SPEEDWASH Forlightly soiled itemsthat are needed in a hurry.
DRAIN&SPIN Fordraining the tub and spinning water out ofthe clothes.
OR
SPINONLY
AUTOSOAK Forvery soiledclothes. Beginswith a briefagitation, soaksfor a specifiedperiod of time,
then movesthrough the rest of the cycle automatically.
START
PressSTARTtobegin the cycle. PressingSTARTagainor raisingthe lid will PAUSEthecycle and the Cycleindicator light
will blink.
Tocontinue the cycle, pressSTARTagain or close the lid. Ifmachine is paused morethan 24 hours,the cycle will be
cancelled.Tostop the cycle, hold the button for 3 seconds.If water remains in the machine,selectthe DRAIN&SPIN
ORSPINONLYcycle to draintub and spinwater out of the washer tub.
Raisingthe lidwill stop agitation or spin action, but does not pausethe cycle.

About washer features.
The Agitator Cap or Fabric Softener Dispenser (depending on model)
Theagitator cap fits into the top of the
agitator. If it accidentally comes off,
simply put it back on.
Thefabric softener dispenser automatically
releasesliquid fabric softener at the proper
time during the cycle.
Do not stop thewasher during thefirst spin.
This will causethedispenser to empty
tOO soon.
I'_1 Add water to dispenseruntil it reaches
the maximum fill line.
To use, follow these steps:
I_-I Hake suredispenser issecurely attached
to agitator.
r21 useonly liquid fabric softener.
Pourinto dispenser,usingamount
recommended on package.
Never pour fabric softener directly on
clothes.It mag stain them.
Do not pour angthing into the
agitator if the agitator cap or
dispenser is removed.
Separate for cleaning
Cleaning the Fabric Softener Dispenser (onsomemodels)
I]-I Removethe dispenserfrom the top of the agitator.
r21 Separatethe dispensercup from the cover by grasping the top and pushing down on the
insideof the cup with your fingers.Dispensercup will pop free from the cover.
r_To cleanthe dispenser,soak both the dispenser cup and the dispensercover in the
following solution:
• J USgallon (3.8liters)warm water
•J/4 cup(60ml)heavg-dutg liquid detergent
•J cup (240ml)bleach
I_-IIf necessary,loosen buildup with a clean, soft cloth after soaking.Do not usea stiff brush;
you may roughen the surface of the dispenser.
r_l Rinseand reassembledispenser.Placedispenser back on the agitator.
Liquid Bleach Funnel
Thewater fill dilutes liquid chlorine bleach asthe washer fills for the wash cycle.
[] Checkclothing care labelsfor special instructions.
r21 Measureliquid bleach carefully, following instructions on the bottle.
• Never pour undiluted liquid chlorine bleach directly onto clothes or into the wash basket.
• Do not pour powdered bleach into bleach funnel.
r_ Before starting the washer, pour measured amount of bleach directly into bleach funnel.
Avoidsplashing or over-filling dispenser. Ifyou prefer to use powdered bleach, add it into
the wash basket with your detergent.
• Do not mix chlorine bleach with ammonia or acids such as vinegar and/or rust remover.
Mixing con produce a toxic gas which mag cause death.
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Loading and using the washer.
Always follow fabric manufacturer's care label when laundering. ge.com
SortingWashLoads
Sort by color (whites, lights,colors),soillevel,
fabric type (sturdycottons, easy care,delicates)
and whether the fabric produces lint (terry cloth,
chenille)or collects lint (velveteen,corduroy).
ProperUseofDetergent
Add detergent and start the washer before adding
clothes sothat the detergent can work effectively.
Usingtoo little or too much detergent isa common
cause of laundry problems.
Youcan use lessdetergent if you havesoft water,
a smaller load or a lightly soiledload.
theWasher
Loaddry items loosely,no higher than the top row of
holesin the washer basket. When loading wet items,
make sure you set the load/water levelhigh enough
to allow the items to move freely. Water levelshould
just cover the clothes.Toadd items after washer has
started, lift the lid and submerge additional items next
to the agitator.
•Donot wrap long items likesheetsor pants
around theagitator.
• Donot wash fabricscontaining flammable
materials (waxes,cleaningfluids,etc.).
• Agitation will not start with thelid up.
Care and cleaning of the washer.
Wash Basket: Leavethe lid open after washing to
allow moisture to evaporate. Ifyou want to clean
the basket, usea clean soft cloth dampened with
liquid detergent;then rinse.(Donot use harshor
gritty cleaners.)
Fill Hoses: GErecommends changing the hoses
every 5 years.
Exterior: Immediately wipe off any spills.Wipe
with damp cloth.Try not to hit surface with
sharp objects.
Moving and Storage: Ask the servicetechnician to
remove water from drain pump and hoses.Seethe
Installation Instructions packed with product for
information on how to reinstall the shipping rod
to keepthe tub stationary when moving the washer.
Formore information, visitge.com or call
800.GE.CARES(800,432,2737).Donot store
the washer where it will be exposed to the weather.
Long Vacations: Besurewater supply isshut off at
faucets. Drainall water from hosesif weather will
be below freezing.

Before you cull for service...
Rroubleshooting Tips
Save time and money! Review the charts on the following pages,
or visit ge.com. You may not need to call for service.
WATER Possible Causes What To Do
Toomang suds Too much detergent • Measuregour detergent carefully. Uselesssoap if gou have
soft water, a smaller load or a lightlg soiledload.
Tgpe of detergent • Switch to a lower sudsing detergent brand and follow
instructions on package.
Soft water • Trg lessdetergent.
Water leaks Using too much detergent • Uselessdetergent. Uselesssoap if gou havesoft water,
in washer a smaller load or a lightlg soiledload.
Fillhoses or drain hose is • Makesure hoseconnections are tight at faucets and
improperly connected rubber washers are installed.Makesure end of drain hose
iscorrectly inserted in and secured to drain facility.
Household drain mag • Checkhousehold plumbing. You mag needto call
be clogged a plumber.
Constant water pressure • Tightenhoses at the faucets and turn the water off after
to the fill hoses at the each use.
water source • Checkcondition of the fill hoses;theg should be replaced
every 5 gears.
Water temperature Cooler water temperatures • New laundrg detergents have been formulated to work
seems incorrect provide improved energg with coolerwater temperatures without affecting wash
efficiencg performance.
Water supplg is turned off • Turn both hot and cold faucets fullg on and make sure
or improperlg connected hosesare connected to correct faucets.
Water valve screens are • Turnoff the water source and remove the water connection
stopped up hosesfrom the upper back of the washer.Usea brush or
toothpick to clean the screensin the machine. Reconnect
the hosesand turn the water back on.
Housewater heater is • Makesure housewater heater isdelivering water at
not set properlg !20°F-!40°F (48°C-ro0°C).
Water pumped out before Lidlifted or cgcle was put in • Reset cgcle.
cycle is complete pause for over 24 hours
Water won't drain Drain hose is kinked or • Straighten drain hoseand make sure washer isnot
improperlg connected sitting on it.
Topof drain outlet should be lessthan 8 ft (2.5m)
above floor.
Washer pauses during The PREWASHCgcle or • This isnormal.Thewasher alternates between agitate and
wash cycle AUTOSOAKOption was soak during these cgclesto get gour clothes cleaner with
chosen lesswear.
Washer pauses during This isnormal • Thewasher mag pauseduring the spincgcle to remove
spin cycle soapg water more efficientlg.
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OPERATION Possible Causes What To Do
Washer won't operate Washer is unplugged •Hake surecord isplugged securelu into a working outlet.
Water supplg isturned off • Turn both hot and cold faucets fully on.
Controls are not set properlg • Checkcontrols.
Lid isopen--safetg feature • Closelid and reset cycle,to the beginning if necessary.
prevents agitation and
spinning when lid is up
Circuit breaker/fuse is • Checkhousecircuit breakers/fuses.Replacefusesor
tripped/blown reset breaker.Washer should have separate outlet.
Electronics need to be reset • Unplug washer,wait 2 minutes, plug back in and pressSTART.
STARTwas not pressed • PressSTART.
Lid magnet missing • Callfor service.
Time not shown Unit filling • This isnormal. Estimatedtime remaining is updated during
on display filltime.
Movement inside machine Shifting mechanism is • When the machine ismanually turned off,the shifterwill
when shut off disengaging the motor disengage the motor beforecompletely shutting down.
If lid is raisedbefore the motor is disengaged, itwill resume
when lid isclosed.
PERFORMANCE Possible Causes What To Do
Clothes too wet Incorrect spin cgcle • Hake surethe spincgcle selected matches the load gou are
selected washing.Somefabricswillfeelwetter whenrinsedwith coldwater.
Colored spots Incorrect useof fabric • Checkfabric softener package for instructions and follow
softener directionsfor using dispenser.
• Pretreat stain and rewash.
Dge transfer • Sortwhites or lightlgcolored itemsfrom dark colors.
Grayed oryellowed Not enough detergent • Use more detergent (especiallg with larger loads).
clothes Be sureto follow detergent manufacturer's directions.
Hard water • Usea water conditioner likeCalgon brand or install
a water softener.
Water isnot hot enough • Make surewater heater isdelivering water at
120°F-140°F(48°C-60°C).
Washer isoverloaded • Selectload sizeto match clothes load.
Detergent is not • Add detergent aswash basketfills with water before
dissolving gou load clothes.
Dge transfer • Sortclothes bg color.If fabric label states wash seporotelg,
unstable dgesmag be indicated.
Lint or residue on Clothes are air or line dried • If you do not dry your clothes with a clothes dryer, your
clothes clothes may retain more lint.
Incorrect sorting • Separate lint producers from lint collectors.
Washing too long • Wash small loadsfor a shorter time than larger loads.
Detergent not dissolving • Add detergent aswash basketfills with water, beforeyou
load clothes.
• Trg a liquid detergent.
• Usewarmer water temperature.
Overloading • Load clothes no higher than the top row of holes inthe
washer basket.
• Make sure load sizeselected matches clothes load size.
Incorrect useof fabric • Checkfabric softener package for instructions
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RTroubleshooting Tips
PERFORMANCE (cont.) Possible Causes What To Do
Pilfing Result of normal wear on •Whilethis isnot caused bg the washer,gou can slow the
polg-cotton blends and pilling processbg washing garments insideout.
fuzzg fabrics
Snags,holes, tears, rips
or excessivewear Pins,snaps, hooks, sharp
buttons, belt buckles,
zippers and sharp objects
left in pockets
• Fastensnaps,hooks,buttons and zippers.
• Removelooseitems likepins, objectsin pockets and
sharp buttons.
• Turn knits (whichsnag easilg)inside out.
Undiluted chlorine bleach • Checkbleach package instructions for proper amount.
• Never add undiluted bleach to wash or allow clothes to
come in contact with undiluted bleach.
Chemicals like heir bleach or • Rinseitemsthat may hove chemicals on them before
dge,permanent wave solution washing.
Wrinkling Improper sorting • Avoid mixing heavy items (likework clothes)with light items
(likeblouses).
• Try a fabric softener.
Overloading or incorrect • Load your washer soclothes have enough room to move
water level freely with water covering all of the clothes.
Incorrect wash and • Match Cycleselectionto the type of fabric you are washing
drg cgcles (especiallufor easucore loads).
Repeated washing in • Wash inworm or cold water.
water that istoo hot
SOUNDS Possible Causes What To Do
"Metallic clicking" Shiftermechanism is • The drivesystem will engage at the start of agitate and
engaging or disengaging disengage when agitate iscomplete. Thisoccurs multiple
times during the wash.
Back and forth "swoosh" Electric motor reversing • This machine has a drive system that doesn't usegears.
or light "clicking" sound direction This sound isthe motor rotating back and forth to agitate
during agitate your laundry.
Quick short agitation Clothing redistribution • Atthe end of agitate, the motor makes short agitation strokes
sounds at endof agitate to redistribute the load.
"Click" when water Relagswitch • The relay makes a click sound when activated. Thewater
stops filling levelactivates the relay and stops filling.
"Clicking" behind Control Automatic Temperature • This valve mixes in cold and hot water.The"clicking" isthe
Panel during fill Control Valve valve turning on and off.
Water volume changes Automatic Temperature • This valve mixes in cold and hot water.Thesound changes
during fill Control Valve when the valvesare turned on and off.
Motor "whining up" or Motor ramping up/down • The motor will speed up incrementally during the spin cycle.
"coasting down" in spin during spin cgcle When spin iscomplete, it will coast until itstops.
"Humming" Water drain pump • The drain pump will make a humming soundwhen pumping
out water after agitation stopsand continue until spin is
complete.
"Gurgfing" Water drain pump • When the pump starts drawing in air,It starts to gurgle.
Thewasher should then begin spinning and the sound will
continue until it isdone spinning.
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GEWasher Warrantg.
All warrantg service provided bg our Factorg Service Centers,
or an authorized Customer Care®technician. Toschedule service,
on-line, 24 hours a day, visit us at ge.com, or call 800.GE.CARE$
(800.432.2737). Please have serial number and model number
available when calling for service.
Staple Four receipt here.
Proof of the original purchase
date is needed to obtain service
under the warrant F.
For The Period Of: We Will Replace:
One Year
From the date of the
original purchase
Ang part ofthe washer which fails due to o defect in materials or workmanship. Duringthis
limited one-gear warrantg, we will also provide, freeof charge, oil labor and related serviceto
replacethe defective part.
What Is Not Covered:
• Service trips to gour home to teach gou how to use
the product.
• Improper installation, deliverg or maintenance.
• Failure of the product if it is abused, misused, or
used for other than the intended purpose or used
commerciallg.
• Replacement of housefuses or resetting of circuit
breakers.
• Products which are not defective or broken, or which are
working as described in the Owner's Manual.
• Damage to the product causedbg accident, fire, floods
or acts of God.
• Incidental or consequential damage caused bg possible
defects with this appliance.
• Defects or damage due to operation in freezing
temperatures.
• Damage caused after deliverg.
• Product not accessible to provide required service.
EXCLUSION OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES--Your sole and exclusive remedg is product repair as provided in this Limited
Warrantg. Ang implied warranties, including the implied warranties of merchantabilitg or fitness for a particular
purpose, are limited to one gear or the shortest period allowed bg law.
ThiswarrantF isextendedto theoriginal purchaserand anFsucceedingowner for products purchasedfor home usewithin the
USA.If the product islocated in an area whereservicebFa GEAuthorized Servicerisnot available,gou maFbe responsiblefor a
trip charge or gou maFbe requiredto bring theproduct to onAuthorized GEServicelocation.InAlaska,the warrantFexcludesthe
costof shipping or serdce coilsto Four home.
Somestates do not allow the exclusionor limitation of inddental or consequentialdamages.ThiswarrantFgivesgou specificlegal
rights,and gou maFalsohaveother rights which vatFfrom state to state.Toknow what Four legal rights ore,consultFour local
or state consumeraffairs office or Fourstate'sAttomeFGeneral.
Warrantor: General Electric Compang. Louisville, KY 40225
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generally should be referred to qualified service personnel. Caution must be exercised, since improper
servicing may cause unsafe operation.
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Instrucciones
de seguridad ................. 2,3
Instrucciones de operaci6n
Ajustes de control .............. 4-7
C6mo cargar y usar
la lavadora ....................... 9
Cuidado y Iimpieza
de la lavadora .................... 9
Funciones ......................... 8
Panel de control ................. 4, 6
Consejos para la soluci6n
de problemas ............. lo112
Soporte al consumidor
Garantia......................... 15
Soportealconsumidor ...........16
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gde serie aqui:
No. de modelo
No. de serie
Puede encontrarlos
bajo la puerta
de la lavadora.
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INFORMACION DE SEGURIDAD IMPORTANTE.
LEA TODAS LAS INSTRUCCiONES ANTES DE USAR.
,iADVERTENCIA! o . gu idadd b gui /a indi o ion d monua/ a a
minimizarelriesgode incendioo explosi6n,descargael4ctrica,o para
evitar dahos a la propiedad, lesiones personales, o muerte.
__ SEGURIDAD DELCALENTADORDEAGUA
En determinadas condiciones, en un calentador de agua que no se habla utilizado durante un minima
de dos semanas se puede producir gas hidr6geno. Elgas hidr6geno puede resultar explosivo en
determinadas circunstancias.
Si el agua caliente no se ha utilizado por dos semanas o m6s, prevenga la posibilidad de sufrir daflos o lesiones
abriendo todos los grifos de agua caliente g dej6ndola correr durante varios minutos. Realice este proceso antes
de utilizar cualquier electrodom@stico que se conecte al sistema de agua caliente. Este sencillo procedimiento le
permitir6 liberar todo el gas hidr6geno acumulado. Debido aque el gas es inflamable, no fume ni utilice ninguna
llama o electrodom_stico durante el proceso.
%INSTALACION CORRECTA
ka lavadora se debe instalar y colocar correctamente de acuerdo con los instrucciones de instoloci6n,
antes de utilizorla. Si no recibi6 la hoja con instrucciones de instalaci6n, puede obtener una
visitando ge.com o Ilamando a1800.GE.CARE$ (800.432.2737).
• Instaleo almacene la lavadoraen un lugardonde • Conectecorrectamentea tierrala lavadorade
no est_expuestaatemperaturas bajocero nialas conformidadcon todos losc6digosy ordenanzas
inclemenciasclim6ticas,ya queesto puedeprovocar regulatorias.Sigala informaci6nde Instrucciones
dahosirreversiblese invalidarla garantfa, de instalaci6n.
ZONADELAVADERO
• Mantenga lazona par debajo Ualrededor
de sus electrodom@sticoslibresde materiales
combustibles coma pelusa, papel,trapos,
productos qufmicos,etc.
• Esnecesario vigilar con atenci6n a losninos
siutilizan la lavadora o se encuentran en las
proximidades. No deje que los ninosjueguen sobre
@steu otro electrodom@stico,con 61o en su interior.
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AL UTILIZARLA LAVADORA
Utiliceeste •
electrodomdstico
s61opare elusa
quesedescribe
enestemanual
delpropietario.
Noabra la lavadora mientras est_ en movimiento.
Esperea que sehaua detenido par completo antes
de abrir la puerta.
No mezcleblanqueadores clorados con amonfaco
o 6cidos coma vinagre o desoxidantes.La mezcla
de distintos productos qufmicos puede producir
gasest6xicos que pueden causar la muerte.
No laveni seque prendas que se hayan limpiado,
lavado, empapado o manchado con sustancias
inflamables o explosivas (coma cera,aceite,
pintura, gasolina, desengrasantes,disolventes
de limpieza en seco,queroseno,etc.)que puedan
prenderseo explosionar.No afiada ninguna de
estassustancias al agua de lavado. Noutilice
ni coloque ninguna de estassustancias en torno
a la lavadora o la secadora durante el
funcionamiento.
Elproceso de lavado puede reducir el tiempo
previoa la inflamaci6n de lostejidos. Paraevitar
este efecto, siga con atenci6n lasinstrucciones de
lavado y cuidado del fabricante de la prenda.
Paraminimizar la posibilidad de descarga el@ctrica,
desenchufe el electrodom@sticode la corriente o
desconecte la lavadora en el panel de distribuci6n
de la vivienda quitando el fusible o apagando el
interruptor antes de realizarcualquier tarea de
mantenimiento o limpieza.
NOTA:El llevarla perilla selectorode dclo a la
posiciOnOFFu oprimir PAUSENO desconecto
el electmdomdsticode la alimentodOn.
Nointente en ning0n caso utilizar la lavadora
si est6 danada, funciona incorrectamente, est6
parcialmente desmontada, le faltan piezaso
algunas est6n rotas, incluidosel cable o el enchufe.
CUANDO NO ESTdLEN USO
•Cierrelas Ilavesde pasopara reducirla presi6n
de lastuberfas g lasv61vulas,g minimizar lasfugas
en caso de que seproduzca una rotura o grieta.
Compruebe el estado de las mangueras de Ilenado;
GErecomienda el cambio de las mangueras cada
5 a_os.
•Antes de deshacersede una lavadora o de
desecharla,quite la puerta de la lavadora para
evitar que losni_os seescondan en su interior.
•Nointente reparar n_sustituir ninguna piezade
este electrodom@stico,a menos que se recomiende
de manera explfcitaen elmanual del propietario
o en instrucciones publicadas de usa Ureparaci6n
que seancomprensiblesy que pueda realizarusted.
•Nomanipule loscontroles.
LEAVSIGAESTAINFORMAClON
DESEGURIDADCUIDADOSAMENTE.
CONSERVE ESTASINSTRUCCIONES

Panel de control-para modelos que empieza con una perilla.
Paso I
•Agregue el detergente
• Agregue el suavizante
diluido (en modelos
con dosificador para
suavizante)
o2 Paso 3
@
•Seleccione el tama_o de carga g
• Agregue ropa otras opciones de lavado
• Seleccione el ciclo de lavado
Paso 4
• Cierre la puerta
• Tire la perilla
LOAD SIZE TEMPERATURE OPTIONS
Controles
Tama_o de carga
Cargue la ropa sin apretarla; no sobrepase la fila superior de orificiosdel cesto de la lavadora. Elnivelde agua
apenas debe cubrir la ropa.Ajuste el tama_o de la carga como corresponda.
Temperatura (en algunos modelos)
Seleccionela temperatura del agua para losciclos de lavado g enjuague. Cuando realiceel lavado, observe
siempre lasinstruccioneso r6tulos de cuidados del fabricante del tejido.
Opciones (en algunos modelos)
Opci6n de 2do enjuague
Cuando utiliza mas detergente o blanqueador para limpiar ropa mug sucia,puede que deseeutilizar la opci6n
de 2do enjuague. Estole proporciona un segundo enjuague profundo enfrio.
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