GE WJSR2080T User manual

ModelWJSR2080T WWSR3090T
WJXR2080T WWXR41OOT
Washer
Owner5Manual
ImportantSafetyInformation
TheControlson YourWasher
OtherWasherFeatures
CareofProduct
HelpfulInformation
SpecializedFabricGuide
Preparingto Wash
StainRemovalGuide
If SomethingGoesWrong
BeforeYouCallForService
GEServiceNumbers
Warran~,Back Cover
GEAnswerCenter@
800.626.2000
GEAppl;ances

webelieve in dependable service. thelaundry.That’simportant,
You’ll seeitin thiseasy-to-use becauseyour newwasherwillbe
manualandyou’ll hearitin the partof yourEdmilyfor along time.
friendlyvoicesof our customer
servicedepartment.
Stapleyourreceipt totheinsideback Writedownthemodelandserial
coverof this manual. numbershere.Theyarebehind
Before thetop edge of thecontrol panel.
Findyourmodel.Putacheck mark
using in thebox identifyingyour model
in the sectiontitled, “Operating
Instructions”.Thiswillprovide
your easyaccessfor your operating
instructions.
washer &
Modelnumber
Serialnumber
Dateofpurchase
Helpus
helpyou
800.626.2000
Before you callfor service,
thereareafewthingsyou can
do to help usseineyou better.
Readthis manual.Itcontains
instructionsto help you useand
maintainyourwasherproperly.
SavetimeandmoneyCheck the
section titled“If SomethingGoes
Wrong” before calling.Thissec-
tionwasdesigned to solvecommon
problems you mightencounter.
Ifyou do need service,you can
relaxknowinghelp isonlyaphone
callaway.Alistof toll-freecustomer
servicenumbersisincluded on the
insidebackcover.Or callthe
GEAnswerCenterat800.626.2000,
24 hoursaday,7daysaweek.
Paraobtenerla versionen
espafioldeestemanual,llarnea
GEAnswerCenter@,serviciode
informaci6nparael consurnidor,
tel~fono 800.626.2000.
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AWABMING;Foryoursafetytheinformationid thismanualmustbe
followed to minimizetheriskof fire or explosion or to preventproperty
damage,personalinjuryor lossof ltie.
Do not storeor usegasoline
or otherflammablevapors
andliquidsin thevicinityof
thisor anyotherappliance.
Installationandservicemust
be performed byaqualified
installer,serviceagencyor
thegassupplier.
AWaterHeaterSafe~
Under certainconditions
hydrogengasmaybe produced
in awaterheaterthathasnot been
usedfor twoweeksor more.
~ROGEN GASUN BE
E=LOSWE UNDERTHESE
CIRCUMSTANCES.
IFYOUSMELLGAS
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2
3
4
Do not tryto lightanyappliance.
Do not touch anyelectrical
switch;do not useanyphone
inyourbuilding.
Cleartheroom, buiiding or
areaof alloccupants.
Immediatelycallyourgas
supplierfrom aneighbor’s
phone. Followthegas
supplier’sinstructions,
Ifyou cannotreachyourgas
supplier,callthefiredepartment.
.,
If thehotwaterhasnot been used
for twoweeksor more, preventthe
possibilityof damageor injury,by
turningon allhotwaterfaucets
and allowthemto runfor several
minutesbefore usinganyelectrical
appliancewhichisconnected to
thehotwa~ersystem.Thiswill
allowanyhydrogengasto escape.
Sincethegasisflammable,do
not smokeor useanopen flame
or applianceduringthisprocess.
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To reducetie riskof fire,electricshock,or injuryto persons
whenusingyourapphmce, fo~ow basicprecautions,including
thefoflotig Wdons.
.Do not repairor replace any
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Usethisappliance onlyfor its
intendedpurpose asdescribed
in thisOwner’sManual.
Thiswashermustbe properly
installedand locatedin
accordancewiththeInstallation
Instructionsbefore itisused.
Ifyou did notreceivean
InstallationInstructionssheet
withyourwasher,you can obtain
one bycalling,tollfree, theGE
AnswerCenter”, 800.626.2000.
Properlyground to conform
withallgoverningcodes and
ordinances.Followdetailsin
InstallationInstructions.
–Installorstorewhereitwillnotbe
exposedto temperaturesbelow
freezingorexposedtotheweather.
–Connecttoaproperlyrated,pro-
tectedandsizedpowersupplycir-
cuittoavoidelectricaloverload.
–Connect to adequateplumbing
anddrainfacilitiesasdescribed
intheInstallationInstructions.
●Turnoff waterfaucetswhenthe
washerisnot in useto relieve
pressureon hosesandvalvesand
to minimizeleakageif ahose or
valveshould breakor rupture.
partof theappliance or attempt
anyservicingunlessspecifically
recommended in thisOwner’s
Manualor inpublisheduser-
repairinstructionsthatyou
understandandhavetheskills
to carryout.
men disconnectingthis
appliancepull bytheplug rather
thanthecord to avoiddamageto
thecord orjunction of cord and
plug. Makesurethatthecord
islocated so thatitwillnot be
steppedon, trippedoveror
otherwisesubjectedto damage
or stress.
Keep alllaundryaids (such
asdetergents,bleaches,fabric
softeners,etc.)out of thereach
of children,preferablyin a
locked cabinet.Observeall
warningson containerlabels
to avoidpersonalinjury.
Do not tamperwiththecontrols.
Keep theareaaround and
underneathyour appliances
free from theaccumulationof
combustible materials,suchas
lint,paper, rags,chemicals,etc.

.Keep thefloor aroundyour
appliancescleanand dryto
reduce thepossibilityof slipping.
.Neverreachinto washerwhile
itismoving.Before loading,
unloading or adding clothes,
pushin theCycleSelectorknob
andwaituntilthemachinehas
completelystopped before open-
ing thelid.
●Close supervisionisnecessaq
if thisappliance isusedbyor
nearchildren. Do not allow
children to playinside,on or
withthisapplianceor any
discardedappliance.Dispose
of discardedappliancesand
shipping/packing materials
properly.Before discarding
awasher,or removingfrom
service,removethewasherlid.
●Do not leavewasherlidup
duringcycle.Thiswillstop
thewashand spinactionand
preventcompletion of thecycle.
●Do notwashor dryarticlesthat
havebeen cleaned in,washed
in, soakedin, or spottedwith
combustibleor explosive
substances(suchaswax,oil,
paint,gasoline,degreasers,
dry-cleaningsolvents,kerosene,
etc.)whichmayigniteor
explode. Do not add these
substancesto thewashwater.
Do not usethesesubstances
aroundyourwasherand/or
dryerduringoperation.
SAVET=SE INSTRUCTIONS
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The laundryprocesscanreduce
theflameretardancyof fabrics.
To avoidsucharesult,the
garmentmanufacturer’scare
instructionsshouldbe followed
verycarefully.
Do not mixchlorine bleachwith
ammoniaor acidssuchasvinegar
and/or rustremover.Mixingcan
produce atoxicgaswhichmay
causedeath.
.Neverclimb on or standon the
washertop.
.Do notwashfiberglassarticlesin
yourwasher.Skinirritationcould
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resultfrom theremainingparti-
clesthatmaybe picked up by
clothing duringsubsequent
washeruse.
NOTE: TurningtheCycle
Selectorknob to anoff position
does NOT disconnect the
appliancefrom thepowersupply.
To minimizethepossibility
of electricshock,unplug
thisappliance from the
powersupplybefore attempting
anymaintenanceor cleaning.
Do not operate thisappliance
ifitisdamaged, malfunctioning,
partiallydisassembled,or has
missingorbrokenparts,including
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adamagedcord or plug.
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nModel WJSR~O
The
controls
onyour
washer
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nModel WJXR20W
ALoad S;ze AWash/Spin Speed
Byselectingloadsize,you aresettingthe Thisrefersto thespeedof theagitatorduring
waterlevel.Forthebestresults,selectasize thewashand thebasketduringspin.
appropriatefor theloadyouarewashing. WiththeNormalwashspeedtheagitatormoves
faster.Usefor cottons,denimsandplayclothes.
WiththeGentlewashspeedtheagitatormoves
slower.Usefor delicateandknititems.
The Fastspinspeedisfor durableitems.
The Slowspinspeedisfor delicateitems
likesweatersandlingerie.Clotheswillbe
lessdrythanwhenusingafastspinspeed.
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Cycle Descriptions
COTTONSREGUMR PERMANENTPRESS KNITS
Forheafiyto fighdy Forsynthetics,blends Specitiydesignedfor
sotiedcottons,linens, and/ordelicatefabrics normtiysofiedknits.
workandplayclothes. withnormalsofl.
Model WWSR3090n
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Model WR4100 ~
Wash/Rinse Temp
Usethischartasageneralguide.
IWashflinse TemperatureGuide I
DELICATES
Forhgerie md specid-
carefabricswithfightto
normalSON.
AUTOSOAK
Forheatiysofledclothes.
Beginswithabriefagita-
tion,soaksforaspecified
periodoftime,thenmow
throu~therestofthe
cycleautomatic~y.
SOAK
Forheati~sofiedcloties
hat needtobesoaked
beforewashing.
SelectingCycle/StafiingWasher
●PushintheCycleknob to selectthedesired
cycle.SeetheaboveCycleDescriptions.
●Add detergent.
.Pullout theCycleknob to startwasher.
●Add clothesandcloselid.
*Warm water is approximately WOE to llOOE {hand comfofiable)
Seenextpagefor otherwasherfeatures 7

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Otherwasherfeaturesyourmodelmayhave
men you useextradetergent The washerwillpausefor afew
OFF $ff or bleach to cleanheavilysoiled minutesbefore theExtraRinse
a
clothes,you maywantto usethe option begins.
ExtraRinseoption. Thisoption
providesasecond deep cold rinse
in theCottonsRegularcycle.Turn
theExtraRinseknob to SET.
Thisdispenserdilutesliquid
chlorine bleach before itreaches
yourwashload. To use,follow
thesesteps:
Pourliquidbleachinto bleach
dispenser
1
2
3
Checkclothing carelabelsfor
specialinstructions.
Measureliquid bleachcarefully,
following instructionson bottle.
Before startingthewasher,
pour measuredamountof
bleach directlyinto bleach
dispenser.Avoid splashing
or over-fillingdispenser.
Ifyou prefer to usepowdered
bleach, pour itinto thewash
basketwithyourdetergent.
NOTE:
●Neverpourundilutedliquid chlorin~
bleachdirectly ontoc/othesor into
thewashbasket.
●Donotpourpowderedbleachor
non-chlorinebleachintobleach
dispense~
Thiscapfitsintothetopof theagita-
tor.Ifit accidentallycomesoff, sim-
nplyputitbackon.
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Thisdispenserautomaticallyreleas- NOTE:
esliquidfabricsoftenerattheprop- ●
ertimeduringthecycle.To use,
follow thesesteps:
1
2
3
Makesuredispenserissecurely ●
attachedto agitator.
Pourliquidfabricsoftener ●
into dispenser,usingamountrec-
ommended on package.
Add waterto dispenseruntilit ●
reachesthem=imum fillline.
Donotstopthe washerduring
thefirst spin.Thiswill cause
thedispensertoemptytoosoon.
DonotusetheFabricSoftener
Dispenserwith theAutoSoak.
Neverpourfabric sofierier directly
onclothes.It will leavespotson
clothes.
Onlyusedispenserfor liquid fabric
softeners.If dispensergetsclogged,
seeCleaningsectionbelow.
Pour liquid fabric softener
and water into fabric softener
dispenser
Do not pour an~hing into the
agitator if the top is removed
2
3
jeparate for cleaning
Remove thedispenserfrom the 4
top of theagitator.
Separatethedispensercupfrom
thecoverbygraspingthetop and
pushingdownon theinsideof the
cupwithyourfingers.Dispenser 5
cupwillpop freefrom thecover.
To cleandispenser,soakboti the
dispensercup andthedispenser
coverin thefollowingsolution:
1gallon (3.8liters) warm water
Ifnecessary,loosen build-upwith
aclean,softcloth aftersoaking.
Do notuseastiffbrush;you may
roughen thesurfaceof thedis-
penser.
Rinseandreassembledispenser.
Placedispenserbackon the
agitator.
1/4cup (60ml) heavy duty liquid
detergent
1cup (240 ml) bleach

PreparingtoWash
Emptypockets,unrollcuffs,shake Turnpoly knitsinside-outto
outloose dirt,zipzippers,fasten reduce pilling.
snaps,hooksandbuttons. Do anynecessarymending,
Treat/remove stains.SeeStain Useanetlaundrybagfor
RemovalGuide. delicateitems.
AlwaysfollowFabricManufacturer’s
CareLabelwhenlaundering.
Sortbycolor
(Separatecolorfastfrom
non-colorfastfabrics*)
●mites
.Lights
●Darks
Separatebyfabric type
●Cottonsand linens
●Permanentpresscottonsand
blends
●Syntheticand poly knits
●Delicates
Separatelint producersfrom
lint collectors
.Lintproducers: ter~ cloth and
chenille
●Lintcollectors:velveteenand
corduroy
Sortbysoi/
.Light
.Medium
●Heavy
*~ron-colwfastfatics may bked wfade. .T~t@
indiz]idualco[or.
Alwaysadd detergent~Usingtoo littledetergentis
t~before addingclothes acommon causeof laundry
sothatthedetergentcanwork problems.Usemore detergentif
effectively. youhavehardwater,largeloads,
Usingthecorrectamountof greasy or oilysoilsor lowerwater
detergentisone of themost temperature.
importantthingsyou cando to
makesureyourwashcomesout
clean.Alwaysfollow thedetergent
packagedirections.
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