GE WNRD2050 User manual

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Safety Information .......... 2,3
Operating Instructions
Control Panel ...................... 4
Control Settings ................... 5
Loading and Using
the Washer ..................... 6, 7
Washer Features .................. 6
Troubleshooting Tips ...... 8-12
Consumer Support
Consumer Support ....... Back cover
Warrantg ........................ 16
WNRD2050
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Write the model and serial
numbers here:
Model #
Serial #
Youcan find them in the upper
right corner on the back of gour
washer.
175D1807P590 49-90322-2 10-08 JR

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.
AWARNING! risk of fire or explosion, electric shock, or to prevent property damage, personal
injury, or loss of life.
WATERHEATERSAFETY
Under certain conditions hgdrogen gas may be produced in a water heater that has not been used for
two weeks or more. Hgdrogen gas can be explosive under these circumstances.
If the hot water hasnot beenusedfor two weeksor more,prevent the possibilityofdamage or injury
by turning on all hot water faucets and allowing them to run for several minutes. Dothis before using
any electricalappliance which isconnectedto the hot water system.Thissimple procedurewillallow
any built-up hydrogen gasto escape.Sincethe gas isflammable, do not smokeor usean open flame
or appliance during this process.
PROPERINSTALLATION
This washer must be proper/g installed and located in accordance with the Installation Instructions before
it is used. If gou did not receive an Installation Instructions sheet, visit our Website at: ge.com.
[] Installorstorewhereit willnot be exposedto [] Properlyground washerto conform with all
temperatures belowfreezingor exposedto governingcodesand ordinances.Followdetails
theweather, in InstallationInstructions.
[] Removethe coloredprotectivefilm from the
control panel.
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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Usethis
appliance
only Forits
intended
purposeas
described
in this
Owner's
Manual.
WHENUSINGTHEWASHER
[] Neverreach into washer while it is moving.Wait []
until the machine hascompletely stopped before
opening the lid.
[]
[]
Donot mix chlorine bleachwith ammonia or acids
such as vinegar and/or rust remover.Mixing
different chemicals can produce a toxic gas which
may cause death.
Donotwash or dry articlesthat havebeen cleaned
in,washed in,soakedin,or spotted with combustible
or explosivesubstances(suchaswax,oil,paint,
gasoline,degreasers,dry-cleaning solvents,kerosene,
etc.)which may igniteor explode.Donotadd these
substancesto the wash water.Donot useor place
thesesubstancesaround yourwasher or dryer
during operation.
[]
[]
Thelaundry processcan reducethe flame
retardancy of fabrics.Toavoidsuch a result,
carefully follow the garment manufacturer's wash
and care instructions.
Tominimizethe possibility of electric shock, unplug
this appliance from the power supply or disconnect
the washer at the householddistribution panel
by removing the fuse or switching off the circuit
breaker before attempting any maintenance or
cleaning. NOTE:PressingPAUSEor STOP/CANCEL
doesNOTdisconnect the appliance from the power
supply.
Neverattempt to operatethis applianceif it is
damaged,malfunctioning,partially disassembled,or
hasmissingor brokenparts,includinga damaged
cordor plug.
WHEN NOT IN USE
[] Turnoff water faucets to relievepressure on hoses
and valvesand to minimize leakage if a break or
rupture should occur.Checkthe condition of the fill
hoses;they should be replaced every 5 years.
[] Beforediscarding a washer,or removing it from
service,remove the washer lidto prevent children
from hiding inside.
[] Donot attempt to repair or replaceany part of this
appliance unlessspecifically recommended in this
Owner's Manual,or in published user-repair
instructions that you understand and havethe
skillsto carry out.
[] Do not tamper with controls.
READ AND FOLLOW THISSAFETY INFORMATION
CAREFULLY.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

About the control panel.
Your new washer offers the convenience of starting your wash loads by simply choosing a CLOTHESCARESELECTION.Then all you
have to do is press START.
G ide
• Add detergent
• Add clothes
CLOTHES CARE SELECTION
)
• Selectwash cgcle
•Check load size setting
f
STARTPAUSE
•Close lid
• Push START
Forbest results,GErecommends useof dryer sheetsto freshen clothes and reducestatic cling. If you preferto useliquid fabric softener,
pleaseadd near the end of the wash (agitate) portion of the cycle, beforethe water drains.The"washing" light will flash when it istime to add
fabric softener.Useof liquid fabric softener during the low-water, high-efficiency rinsecan cause spotting on clothes. Rewashingwill remove
these spots.
fCLOTHESCARESELECTION
WHITE @1I PERM @1
COTTONS PRESS
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AUTOMATIC SETTINGS
STATUS
Vision-Impaired Washer/Drger Kit
For washer model WNRD2050 and dryer model DNCD450, a kit is available for the vision-impaired containing Braille overlays that fit
over the pads on the washer and dryer control panels.
Included in the kit are:
II Braille overlays for the washer and dryer control panels
II Braille Reference Kegsthat explain the operation of the washer and dryer
II Use and Care Audio Tape
Order publication number 14-D242, available from your GEsupplier.
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About the control settings.
NForheavily to lightly soiledcottons, household linens,work and play clothes.
CLOTHES CARE SELECTION
Forheavily to lightly soiledcottons, household linens,work and play clothes.
Fornon-colorfast cottons and blends,and items that are labeled coldwash by the fabric manufacturer.
Forknits,wrinkle-free and permanent pressitems.
Forlingerie and items labeled delicate with light soils.Providesperiodsof agitation and soak
during wash.
Spinand drain any cycle at any time.
LOA D SIZE
ALOADSIZEsetting isautomatically setwhen the CLOTHESCARESELECTIONischosen.TheLOADSIZEsetting
can be changed by pressingthe pad for the sizeyou want.
Loosely load clothes no higher than the top row of holes in the washer basket. Thewater levelshouldjust cover the
clothes.
START/PAUSE
PressSTARTto begin the cycle. PressingSTARTagain or raisingthe lid will PAUSEthe cycle.
[] Presstwice to select the last cycle used and start the washer.
[] If the washer isrunning, press once to interrupt the cycle; press again to continue the cycle.
STOP/CANCEL
This pad should not be used to interrupt or pause a cycle.
Pressing this pad will cancel the current settings and the settings will be lost.
Estimated Time Remaining
m Displays the approximate time remaining until the end of the cycle.
II If the estimated time remaining is more than 60 minutes, "IH" will flash in the display, followed by the additional
remaining minutes. When the time remaining is less than 80 minutes, the timer will count down.
m Cycle time is affected by how long it takes the washer to fill. This depends on the water pressure in your home.
The "smart" timer "learns" the amount of time it takes to fill your washer and adjusts the total time accordingly.

About washer features.
Liquid Bleach Dispenser
Thedispenserdilutes liquid chlorine bleach before it reaches into gour wash load.
(El Checkclothing care labelsfor special instructions.
r_ Measureliquid bleach carefullg,following instructions on the bottle.
II Neverpour undiluted liquid chlorinebleachdirectly onto clothesor into the wash basket.
II Oonot pour powdered bleachinto bleach dispenser.
r_-] Beforestarting the washer,pour measured amount of bleachdirectlg into bleach
dispenser.Avoid splashing or over-filling dispenser.If gou prefer to usepowdered bleach,
add it into the wash basket with gour detergent.
II Oonot mix chlorinebleachwith ammonia or adds such asvinegar and/or rust remover.
Mixing canproduce a toxic gaswhich may causedeath.
Do notpour anything into the agitator
if the agitator cap is removed.
The Agitator Cap
The agitator cap fits into the top of the
agitator. If it accidentallg comes off, simplg
put it back on.
Loading and using the washer.
Alwa_IS follow fabric manufacturer's care label when laundering.
Sorting WashLoads
Sort bg color (whites,lights,colors),soillevel,
fabric tgpe (sturdg cottons, easgcare, delicates)
and whether the fabric produces lint (terry cloth,
chenille)or collects lint (velveteen,corduroy).
Proper Use of Detergent
Using too little or too much detergent is a common
cause of laundrg problems. Youcan uselessdetergent if gou havesoft water, a smaller load or a lightlgsoiled load.
Loading the Washer
Load drg items Iooselg, no higher than the top row
of holes in the washer basket. When loading wet
items, make sure you set the load/water level high
enough to allow the items to move freely. Water
level should just cover the clothes. Toadd items
after washer has started, lift the lid and submerge
additional items next to the agitator.
II Do not wrap long items likesheets or pants
around the agitator.
II Do not wash fabrics containing flammable
materials !waxes, cleaning fluids, etc.).
II Agitation wi!! not start with the lid up.
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Loading and using the washer.
Alwags follow fabric manufacturer's care label when laundering.
CareandCleaningof the Washer
Wash Basket: Leavethe lid open after washing to
allow moistureto evaporate. If gou want to cleanthe
basket, usea clean soft cloth dampened with liquid
detergent, then rinse.(Donot useharsh or grittg
cleaners.)
Fill Hoses: Hosesconnecting washer to faucet should
be replaced everg 5 gears.
Exterior: Immediatelg wipe off ang spills.Wipewith
damp cloth.Trg notto hit surfacewith sharpobjects.
Moving and Storage: Askthe servicetechnician to
removewater from drain pump and hoses.Seethe
Installation Instructionspackedwith the product for
information on howto reinstallthe shippingrod to keep
thetub stationargwhen movingthe washer.Formore
information,visit ge.com,or call800.GE.CARES
(800./432.2737).Donot store the washer where it will
be exposed to the weather.
Long Vacations: Besurewater supplg isshut off at
faucets. Drainall water from hoses ifweather will
be below freezing.

Before gou call for service...
Troubleshooting Tips
Save time and moneg! Review the charts on the following
pages first and btoumabt not need to call for service.
Clothes too wet
Colored spots
Passible Causes What ToDo
Water temp selection • Somefabrics will feel wetter when rinsedwith cold water.
Use of fabric softener • Forbest results,GErecommends useof dryer sheetsto
freshen clothes and reduce static cling. If you prefer to use
liquid fabric softener, pleaseadd near the end ofthe wash
(agitate)portion of the cycle, beforethe water drains.The
"washing" light will flash when it istime to add fabric
softener. Useof liquid fabric softener during the low-water,
high-efficiency rinsecan cause spotting on clothes.
Rewashingwill remove these spots.
Dye transfer • Sort whites or lightly colored itemsfrom dark colors.
Graged or gellowed Not enough detergent • Usemore detergent (especiallywith larger loads).Besure
clothes to follow detergent manufacturer's directions.
Hard water • Usea water conditioner likeCalgonbrand or install
a water softener.
Water isnot hot enough • Makesure water heater isdeliveringwater at
!20°F-!q0°F (48°C-60°C).
Washer isoverloaded • Select load sizeto match clothes load.
Detergent is not • Add detergent as wash basketfills with water before
dissolving you load clothes.
Dye transfer • Sort clothes by color. Iffabric label states wash separatelg,
unstable dyes may be indicated.
Lint or residue on Clothes are air or line dried • If you do not dry your clotheswith a clothesdryer, your
clothes may retain more lint.
Incorrect sorting • Separate lint producers from lintcollectors.
Detergent not dissolving • Add detergent as wash basketfills with water, before you
load clothes.
_i_i_ _iii_i_i__!i i_i_I _iiii_i Try a liquid detergent.
Usewarmer water temperature.
Overloading • Loadclothes no higher than the top row of holesin the
washer basket.
Makesure load sizeselected matches clothes load size.
Incorrect useof fabric softener • Seeactions under "Coloredspots."
_ng Result of normal wear on • While this is not caused by the washer,you can slow the
.............................. poly-cotton blends and pilling processby washing garments insideout.
fuzzy fabrics
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Snags, holes, tears, rips
or excessive wear
Possible Causes What To Do
Pins,snaps, hooks, sharp
buttons, belt buckles,
zippers end sharp objects
left in pockets
Undiluted chlorine bleach
• Fastensnaps, hooks,buttons and zippers.
• Removeloose items likepins,objects in pockets
and sharp buttons.
• Turn knits(which snag eosilg)inside out.
• Checkbleach package instructions for proper amount.
• Neverodd undiluted bleachto wash or allow clothes
to come in contact with undiluted bleach.
Chemicals like heir bleach • Rinseitems that mog hove chemicals on them before
or dye, permanent wave washing.
solution
Wrinkling Improper sorting • Avoid mixing heovg items (likework clothes)with
light items (likeblouses).
• Trg o fabric softener.
Overloading or • Load gour washer so clothes hoveenough room to move
incorrect water level freelg with water covering oil of the clothes.
Incorrect wash and • Hatch Cgcleselectionto the tgpe of fabric gou ore
drg cgcles washing (especiallgfor easg care loads).
Repeated washing in • Wash in worm or cold water.
water that istoo hot
Possible Causes What ToDo
Washer pauses The DELICATEScgcle was chosen • Thisis normal.The DELICATEScgcle hasashort soak
during wash cgcle period.
Washer pauses during This is normal • Thewasher mag pauseduring the spin cgcle to remove
spincyc!e soapg water more efficientlg.
Washerwon't operate Washer is unplugged • Hake sure cord isplugged securelginto a working outlet.
Water supplg isturned off * Turn both hot and cold faucets fully on.
Controg ere not set propedg * Checkcontrols.
Lid isopen • Closelid.
Circuit breaker/fuse is • Checkhouse circuit breakers/fuses.Replacefuses or
tripped/blown resetbreaker.Washer should have separate outlet.
Electronics need to be reset • Unplugwasher,wait 2 minutes, plug back in
and pressSTART.
STARTwas not pressed • PressSTART.
Extremelg low water pressure • PressSTARTagain.
Lid magnet missing • Coilfor service.

Before gou call for service...
Troubleshooting Tips
Possible Causes What ToDo
Toomang suds Tgpeof detergent • Switch to HEdetergent.
Very soft water • Try lessdetergent.
Too much detergent • Meosureyour detergent corefully. Uselesssoop if you
hovesoft woter,o smoller Ioodor o lightly soiledIood.
Water leaks Fill hoses or drain hose is • Mokesure hoseconnections ore tight ot foucets ond
improperly connected ot wosher.
Mokesure end of droin hose isproperly connected
to wosher ond correctly inserted in ond secured to
droin focility.
Household drain may • Checkhousehold plumbing. You moy needto call a
be clogged plumber.
Constant water pressure • Tighten hosesot the foucets ond turn the woter off offer
to the fill hoses at the eoch use.
water source •Checkcondition of the fill hoses;they should be reploced
every 5 yeors.
Using too much detergent • Uselessdetergent. Uselesssoop if you hovesoft woter, o
in washer smaller load or o lightly soiled load.
Water temperature Cooler water temperatures • New Ioundry detergents hovebeen formuloted to work
seemsincorrect provide improved energy with coolerwoter temperotures without offecting wosh
efficiencg performonce.
Control is not set properly • Checkcycle selection ond odjust.
Water supply isturned off • Turn both hot ond cold foucets fully on ond moke sure
or improperly connected hosesore connected to correct foucets.
Water valve screensare • Turnoff the woter sourceond removethewoter connection
stopped up hosesfrom the upper bockof the wosher.Useo brushor
toothpick to cleonthe screensin the mochine.Reconnect
the hosesond turn the woter bock on.
House water heater is • Hoke sure housewoter heoter isdeliveringwoter
not set properly ot 120°F-140°F(48°C-60°C).
All the water in your household • Wok until the woter in the woter heoter isheoted to the
water heater has been used correct temperoture.
Water pumped out Lid lifted or cycle was put in • Resetcycle.
before cgcle iscomplete pause for over 24 hours
Water won't drain Drain hose iskinked or • Stroighten droin hoseond moke sure wosher isnot sitting
improperly connected on it.
Topof droin outlet should be lessthon 6 ft (1.8m)
obove floor.
Waterspraging during Washer in spin cgcle
spin cgcle Sproy rinseduring o spincycle isnormol.
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