GE WHRE5550H2WW User manual

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Safety Instructions .......... 2,s
Operating Instructions
Care and Cleaning
of the Washer .................... 9
Control Panels .................. 4, 6
Control Settings ................ 4-7
Features .......................... 8
Loading and Using
the Washer ....................... 9
Troubleshooting Tips ..... lo-12
Consumer Support
Consumer Support ............... 16
Warrantg ........................ 1S
Write the model and serial
number here:
Model #
Serial #
You can find them
under the lid of
the washer.
175D1807P592 49-90324 04-07 JR

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.
_,WAR N!NG! Foryoursafety,the,n_ormat,on,nth,smanuafmustbe_offowedtom,n,m,zether,sk
of fire or explosion, electric shock, or to prevent property damage, personal injury,
or loss of tile.
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 hasnot been usedfor two weeksor more, prevent the possibility of damage or injury by
turning on all hot water faucets and allowing them to run for several minutes. Dothis beforeusing any
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.GE.CARES (800.432.2737).
• Install or store where itwill not be exposed to • Properlu ground 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 warrantu.
YOURLAUNDRYAREA
• Keepthe area underneath and around uour
appliances free of combustible materials such as
lint, paper,rags,chemicals,etc.
• Closesupervision isnecessarg ifthis appliance is
used bu or near children.Do not allow children to
plau on,with or insidethis or any other appliance.

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WHEN USING THE WASHER
• Never reach into washer while it ismoving. • Thelaundrg processcan reducethe flame
Wait until the machine has completelg stopped retardancg of fabrics.Toavoid such a result,
before opening the lid. carefullg follow the garment manufacturer's
wash and care instructions.
Do not mix chlorine bleach with ammonia or acids
Use this
appliance
only for its
intended
purpose as
described in
this Owner's
Manual.
such as vinegar and/or rust remover Mixing
different chemicals can produce a
toxic gaswhich mag cause death.
Do notwash or drg articlesthat have been
cleaned in,washed in, soakedin or spotted with
combustible or explosivesubstances (suchas
wax,oil,paint, gasoline, degreasers,drg-cleaning
solvents,kerosene,etc.).Thesesubstances giveoff
vapors that mag igniteor explode. Donot add
these substancesto the wash water Do not useor
place these substances around gour washer or
drger during operation.
• Tominimize the possibilitg of electricshock,
unplug this appliance from the power supplg
or disconnect the washer at the building's
distribution panel bg removing the fuse or
switching off the circuit breakerbefore attempting
any maintenance or cleaning.
NOTE:TurningtheChicleSelectorKnob to an off
position,or pressing PAUSEdoesNOTdisconnect
the appliance from thepower supplg.
• Neverattempt to operate this appliance if it is
damaged, malfunctioning, partiallg disassembled,
or has missingor broken parts,including a
damaged cord or plug.
WHEN NOTIN USE
• Turn off water faucets to relievepressureon hoses
and valves and to minimize leakage ifa break or
rupture shouldoccur Checkthe condition of the fill
hoses;GErecommends changing the hoses everg
5 gears.
• Beforediscarding a washer,or removing it
from service,remove the washer lidto prevent
childrenfrom hiding inside.
• Donot attempt to repair or replace ang part of this
appliance unlessspecificallg recommended in this
Owner's Manual, or in published user-repair
instructions that gou understand and have the
skillsto carrg out.
• Donot tamper with controls.
4' ,. READAND FOLLOWTHISSAFETYINFORMATION
..,._r_- CAREFULLY.
_, \ SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

About the control panel-for models with "pull knob" start.
• Add detergent
• GE recommends
the use of High
Efficiencg (HE)
detergents in all
Energg Star rated
washers
StepIStep2
• Add clothes • Select load size and other wash options,
including Fabric
Softener option
• Select wash cycle
Step4
• Close lid
• Pull knob
• Add diluted fabric
softener (on models
with a fabric
softener dispenser)
LOAD S|ZE TEMPERATURE OPT|ONS
D.-.. m El
Controls
_oad Size
Looselgload clothesno higher than the top row of holesin the washer baskeL Thewater levelshouldjust cover
the clothes, Adjustthe load sizeaccordinglg_
DTemperature (onsome models)
Selectthe water temperature for the wash and rinsecycles.Alwags follow fabric manufacturer's care label or
instructions when laundering.
_ptions (onsome models)
2nd Rinse Option
When you useextra detergent or bleachto clean heavily soiledclothes, gou mag want to usethe 2nd Rinse
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Wash Cycle-Cycle Selector Knob
Thechartbelowwillhelpyou matchthewash cyclesettingwithyourclothing.Thechartisrankedfromlongestto
shortestcycletimeand wash intensity,
Yourwasher may not haveall these cycles.(Cyclesvary by model.)
PREWASH 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.
CASUALS
COTTONS
or WHITES
EASYCARE Forwrinkle-free and permanent pressitems, and knits.
DELICATESFor lingerieand special-care fabrics with light to normal soil.
HANDWASH Foritems labeled handwashable with light soils.Providesperiods of agitation and soak
during wash and rinse.
SPEEDWASH For lightly soileditems that are needed in a hurry.
SPIN Fordraining the tub and spinning water out of the clothes.
DARKCOLORS For non-colorfast cottons and blends and itemsthat are labeled coldwash by thefabric
manufactureE
COLORS Forwrinkle-free and permanent pressitems, knitsand cottons.
RINSESPIN Forquickly rinsingchlorine, perspiration, stains,etc.,out of clothes.
15 MINIS0 MIN Forvery soiled clothes.Beginswith agitation, soaksfor a specified period of time, then moves
AUTOSOAK through the rest of the cycle automatically.
2nd RINSE 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
• GErecommends
the use of High Efficiencg (HE)
detergents in all Energg Star
rated washers
Step 2
• Add clothes
ep3
• Select load size and
other wash options,
including Fabric
Softener option
• Select wash cgcle
Step 4
• Close lid
• Push START
• Add diluted fabric
softener (on models
with afabric softener
dispenser)
LOAD SiZE
Quick Start Guide B
TEMPERATURE OPTIONS 0 0 0 0 0
Controls
START
©
STOP/PAUSE
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Load Size
Looselgload clothesno higher than the top row of holesin the washer basket. Thewater levelshouldjust cover
the clothes. Adjustthe load sizeaccordinglg.
Temperature
Selectthe water temperature for the wosh ond rinsecgcles.Alwags follow fabric manufacturer's care labelor
instructions when laundering.
PerfecTemp sensesthe incoming water temperature and adjusts the fillwater to obtain a more precise
temperature range for allwash temperatures. Forexample,in a COLDwash selection, some warm water
mag be added to reacha temperature needed to better dissolvedetergents.Often,detergents are not
completelg dissolvedin very cold water,especiallgin cooler climates.
During winter months, when the water entering gour home iscolder,or for locationswith verg coldwater gear
round, usethe PerfecTemp plus COLDto help dissolvepowdered detergents and to improve the cleaning of
gour clothes.
TheTAPCOLDfeature turns the PerfecTemp feature on gour washer off, and uses gour householdtap water
temperature for a COLDwash.Thiscan provideenergg savingsbg reducing the amount of hot water usedin
gour wosh.
Options
Autosook Option (onsome models)
Thisoption beginswith a brief agitation, soaksfor a specified period of time, then moves through the rest of the
cgcle automaticallg, Onsome models,this option islocated on the Cgcle Selectorknob,
2nd RinseOption (onsome models)
When gou useextra detergent or bleachto clean heavilg soiledclothes, gou mag want to usethe 2nd Rinse
option, It provides a second deep cold rinse,
Extended Spin Option (on somemodels)
Usethis option to extract more water from gour clothes,Clotheswill be drier when this option isselected and will
drg more quicklg in gour drgeE

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Options on Energy Star models only
Fabric Softener
Setthis option when adding fabric softenerto the washer,
NOTE:If you usean independent fabric softener dispensing device,such asa Downy Ball®,be sureto selecta Fabric
Softener Option setting.
Fabric Softener plus 2nd Rinse
Setthis option when adding fabric softenerto the washer,The 2nd Rinseoption provides a second deep cold rinse.
Fabric Softener plus 2nd Rinse and Extended Spin
Setthis option when adding fabric softenerto the washer,The 2nd Rinseoption provides a second deep cold rinseand
ExtendedSpinoption will extract more water from gout clothes.Clotheswill contain less moisturewhen this option is
selected and the clotheswill dry more quickly in the dryer,
Autosoak plus Extended Spin
Thisoption beginswith a brief agitation, soaksfor a specified period of time, then moves through the rest ofthe cycles
automatically. The ExtendedSpinoption extracts more water from gout clothes.Clotheswill contain less moisturewhen
this option is selectedand the clotheswill dry more quickly in the dryer,
Status Indicator Lights
TheCycle Indicator Lightsshow what stage the washer isin.When the Selectorknob is set to a new cycle, the Indicator
Lightswill flash momentarily, showing what stages the cycle will go through, Onmodels without an AUTOSOAKoption,
the SOAKlight will not light up. I°°°°°1
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 Cgde Selectorknob 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 bg modeL)
PREWASH For removing surface dirt from heavily soiled clothes. Make sure to follow with a
regular wash cycle.
CASUALS For wrinkle-free and permanent press items, and knits.
COTTONS For heavy to lightly soiled cottons, household linens, work and play clothes.
EASYCARE For wrinkle-free and permanent press items, and knits.
DELICATES For lingerie and special-care fabrics with light to normal soil.
HAND WASH For items labeled handwashable with light soils. Provides periods of agitation and soak
during wash and rinse.
SPEED WASH For lightly soiled items that are needed in a hurry.
DRAIN & SPIN For draining the tub and spinning water out of the clothes.
OR
SPIN ONLY
AUTO SOAK For very soiled clothes. Begins with a brief agitation, soaks for a specified period of time,
then moves through the rest of the cycle automatically.
START
PressSTARTtobegin the cycle. PressingSTARTagain or raisingthe lid will PAUSEthe cycle and the Cycleindicator light
will blink.
Tocontinue the cycle, press STARTagain or close the lid.If machine ispaused more than 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
ORSPINONLYcycleto drain tub and spinwater out ofthe washer tub.
Raisingthe lidwill stop agitation or spin action, but does not pause the cycle.

About washer features.
The Agitator Cap or Fabric Softener Dispenser (depending on model)
Theagitator cap fits into the top ofthe
agitatoE If it accidentallg comes off,
simplg put it back on,
Thefabric softener dispenser automaticallg
releasesliquid fabric softener at the proper
time during the cgcle.
Do not stop the washer during the first spin.
This will cause thedispenser to empty
tOO soon.
E_] Add water to dispenser until it reaches
the maximum fill line.
r_set OPTIONknob to FabricSoftener on
EnerggStar models.
To use, follow these steps:
r_ Make suredispenser issecurelg attached
to agitatoE
r2l Useonlg liquid fabric softener
Pour into dispenser,usingamount
recommended on package.
Never pour fabric softenerdirectly 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)
r_ Removethe dispenserfrom the top ofthe agitator.
[_l Separatethe dispensercup from the cover bg grasping the top and pushing down on the
insideof the cup with gour fingers. Dispensercup will pop free from the cover.
r'_To cleanthe dispenser,soak both the dispenser cup and the dispensercover in the
following solution:
•1 USgallon (3.8liters)warm water
•1/4 cup (60 ml)heavy-dutblliquid detergent
•1 cup (240ml)bleach
If necessarg,loosenbuildup with a clean, soft cloth after soaking.Do not usea stiff brush;
gou mag roughen the surface of the dispenser
[] Rinseand reassemble dispenser.Placedispenser back on the agitator.
Liquid Bleach Funnel
Thewater fill dilutes liquid chlorine bleach asthe washer fills for the wash cgcle.
_-] Checkclothing care labelsfor special instructions.
_] Heasure liquid bleach carefullg,following instructions on the bottle.
• Neverpour undiluted liquid chlorinebleachdirectlblonto clothesor into the wash basket.
• Donot pour powdered bleachinto bleach funnel.
[_] Beforestarting the washer,pour measured amount of bleachdirectlg into bleachfunnel.
Avoidsplashing or over-filling dispenser.If gou preferto usepowdered bleach, add it into
the wash basketwith gour detergent.
• Donot mix chlorinebleachwith ammonia or acids such asvinegar and/or rust remove_
Mixing canproduce atoxicgas which ma_lcausedeath.
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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 so that the detergent can work effectively.
Usingtoo little or too much detergent isa common
cause of laundry problems.
Youcan uselessdetergent if you have softwater,
a smaller load or a lightly soiledload.
GErecommends the useof High Efficiency(HE)
detergents in all EnergyStar rated washers. HE
detergents are formulated to work with low water
wash and rinsesystems. HEdetergents reducethe
oversudsing problems commonly associated with
regular detergents.
LoadingtheWasher
Load dry 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 theagitaton
• Donot wash fabricscontaining flammable
materials (waxes,cleaningfluids,etc.).
• Agitation will not start with thelid up.
Care and cleaning of the washer.
\1/.-._ Wash Basket:.Leavethe lid open after washing to
allow moisture to evaporate. If you want to clean
the basket, usea clean soft cloth dampened with
liquid detergent;then rinse.(Donot useharsh or
gritty cleaners.)
FillHoses: 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.
Interior: Theoccasional useof a cycle that contains
bleachwill keepthe insideof the washer clean.
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 washen
Formore information, visit ge.com or call
800.GE.CARES(800.432.2737).Donot store
the washer where it will be exposed to the weatheE
Long Vacations: Be surewater supply is shut off at
faucets. Drainall water from hosesif weather will
be below freezing.

Before you call for service...
Troubleshooting 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
Too many suds Too much detergent • Measure your detergent carefully. Use less soap if you have
soft water, a smaller load or a lightly soiled load.
Type of detergent • Switch to HE detergent.
Soft water • Try less detergent.
Water leaks Using too much detergent • Use less detergent. Use less soap if you have soft water,
in washer a smaller load or a lightly soiled load.
Fill hoses or drain hose is • Make sure hose connections are tight at faucets and
improperly connected rubber washers are installed. Make sure end of drain hose
is correctly inserted in and secured to drain facility.
Household drain may • Check household plumbing. You may need to call
be clogged a plumber:
Constant water pressure • Tighten hoses at the faucets and turn the water off after
to the fill hoses at the each use.
water source • Check condition of the fill hoses; they should be replaced
every 5 years,
Water temperature Cooler water temperatures • New laundry detergents have been formulated to work
seems incorrect provide improved energy with cooler water temperatures without affecting wash
efficiency performance.
Water supply is turned off •Turn both hot and cold faucets fully on and make sure
or improperly connected hoses are connected to correct faucets.
Water valve screens are •Turn offthe water source and remove the water connection
stopped up 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.
House water heater is •Make sure house water heater is delivering water at
not set properlg 120°F-140°F (48°C-60°C).
Water pumped out before Lid lifted or cycle was put in • Reset cycle.
cycle is complete pause for over 24 hours
Water won'tdrain Drain hose is kinked or • Straighten drain hose and make sure washer is not
improperly connected sitting on it.
• Top of drain outlet should be less than 6 ft (!.8 m)
above floor:
Washer pauses during The PREWASH Cycle or • This is normal. The washer alternates between agitate and
wash cycle AUTO SOAK Option was soak during these cycles to get your clothes cleaner with
chosen less wear:
Washer pauses during This is normal •The washer may pause during the spin cycle to remove
spin cycle soapy water more efficiently.
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OPERATION Possible Causes What To Do
Washer won't operate Washer is unplugged • Hake sure cord isplugged securelyinto a working outlet,
Water supply isturned off • Turnboth hot and cold faucets fully on.
Controls are not set properly * Checkcontrols.
Lid is open--safety 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 breakeEWasher 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 notshown Unit filling • Thisisnormal. Estimatedtime remaining is updated during
on display filltime.
Movement inside machine Shifting mechanism is • When the machine is manually turned off,the shifter will
when shut off disengaging the motor disengage the motor before completely shutting down.
If lidis raisedbefore the motor isdisengaged, itwill resume
when lid isclosed.
PERFORMANCE Possible Causes What To Do
Clothes too wet Incorrect spin cycle • Hake surethe spincycle selectedmatches the load you are
selected washing.Somefabricswillfeelwetterwhen rinsedwith coldwater.
Colored spots Incorrect use of fabric • Checkfabric softener package for instructions and follow
softener directionsfor using dispensen
• Hake sure you have selectedthe Fabric Softeneroption
(forEnergy Starmodels),
• Pretreat stain and rewash.
Dye transfer * Sortwhites or lightly colored items from dark colors.
Greyed or yellowed Not enough detergent * Use more detergent (especiallywith larger loads).
clothes Be sureto follow detergent manufacturer's directions.
Hard water * Usea water conditioner likeCalgon brand or install
a water softener.
Water is not hot enough * Hake surewater heater is deliveringwater at
120OF-140OF(48oc-60oc).
Washer isoverloaded * Selectload sizeto match clothes load.
Detergent isnot * Add detergent aswash basketfills with water before
dissolving you load clothes.
Dye transfer * Sort clothesbg colo_If fabric label states wash seporotely,
unstable dgesmag be indicated.
Lint or residue on Clothes are air or linedried * If you do not dry your clotheswith a clothes dryer, your
clothes clothes may retain more lint,
Incorrect sorting * Separatelint 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, before you
load clothes.
• Trga liquid detergent.
• Usewarmer water temperature.
Overloading * Load clothes no higher than the top row of holesin the
washer basket.
• Hake sure load sizeselectedmatches clothes load size.
Incorrect use of fabric * Check fabric softener package for instructions
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Troubleshooting Tips
PERFORMANCE (cont.) Possible Causes What To Do
Pilling Resultof normal wear on • Whilethis isnot caused by the washer,you can slow the
polg-cotton blendsend pilling process by washing garments insideout.
fuzzy fabrics
Snags,holes,tears, rips Pins,snaps,hooks,sharp • Fastensnaps,hooks,buttons and zippers.
or excessivewear buttons, belt buckles, • Removelooseitems like pins,objectsin pockets and
zippers end sharp objects sharp buttons.
left in pockets • Turnknits (whichsnag easily)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 • Rinseitems that may have chemicals on them before
dye, permanent wave solution washing.
Wrinkling Improper sorting • Avoidmixing 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 end • Hatch Cycle selectionto the type of fabric you are washing
dry cycles (especiallyfor easy care loads),
Repeated washing in • Wash in warm or cold water,
water that is too hot
SOUNDS Possible Causes What To Do
"Metallic clicking" Shifter mechanism is • Thedrive system 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 • Thismachine has a drive system that doesn't use gears.
or light "clicking" sound direction Thissound isthe motor rotating back and forth to agitate
during agitate your laundry,
Quick short agitation Clothing redistribution • Atthe end of agitate, the motor makesshort agitation strokes
sounds at end of agitate to redistributethe load.
"Click" when water Relay switch • Therelay makes a clicksound when activated. Thewater
stops filling levelactivates the relay and stopsfilling.
"Clicking" behind Control Automatic Temperature • Thisvalve mixes in cold and hot water,The"clicking" isthe
Panel during fill Control Valve valve turning on and off.
Water volume changes Automatic Temperature • Thisvalve 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 • Themotor will speed up incrementally during the spin cycle.
"coasting down" in spin during spin cycle When spin iscomplete, it will coast untilit stops.
"Humming" Water drain pump • Thedrain pump will make a humming soundwhen pumping
out water after agitation stops and continue until spin is
complete.
"Gurgling" 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 is done spinning.
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All warrants service provided bg our Factory Service Centers,
or on authorized Customer Care®technician. Toschedule service,
on-line, 2/4hours o dog, visit us at ge.com, or call 800.GE.CARES
(800./432.2737). Please have serial number and model number
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Staple your receipt here.
Proof of the original pumhase
date is needed to obtain service
under the warrants.
For The Period Of: We Will Replace:
One Year Ang port ofthe washer which fails due to a defect in materials or workmanship. Duringthis
From the date ofthe limited one-year warranty, we will also provide, freeof charge, all labor and related serviceto
original purchase replacethe defective part.
What Is Not Covered:
• Servicetrips to sour home to teach Sou how to use
the product.
• Improper installation, delivers or maintenance.
• Failure of the product if it is abused, misused, or
used for other than the intended purpose or used
commerciallg.
• Replacement of house fuses 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 caused bg 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 remedy is product repair as provided in this Limited
Warranty. Any implied warranties, including the implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular
purpose, are limited to one year or the shortest period allowed by law.
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Warrantor: General Electric Company. Louisville, KV40225
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isstill in effect. You can purchase it on-line anytime, or call800.626.2224during normal businesshours.
GEConsumer Home Serviceswill still be there after uour warrantu expires.
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Parts and Accessories ge.com
Individualsqualified to servicetheir own appliances can haveparts or accessoriessent directly to their homes
(VISA,NasterCard and Discovercards are accepted).Orderon-line today, 24 hours every day or by phone
at 800.626.2002 during normal businesshours.
Instructions contained in this manual cover procedures to be performed bg ang user. Other servicing
generallg should be referred to qualified service personnel. Caution must be exercised, since improper
servicing mag cause unsafe operation.
Contact Us
If you are not satisfied with the service you receive from GE,contact us on our Website with all the details
including your phone number, or write to: General Manager, Customer Relations
GEAppliances, Appliance Park
Louisville, KY40225
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'i Register YourAppliance
Register your new appliance on-line--at your convenience! Timely product registration will allow for
enhanced communication and prompt service under the terms of your warranty, should the need arise.
_, Youmay also mailin the pre-printed registration card included in the packing material.
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