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Washers ge.com Safety Information 2, 3 Operating Instructions Control Panels and Settings 4-7 Features 7, 8 Loading and Using the Washer 9, 10 Troubleshooting Tips Before You Call For Service 11-14 Consumer Support Consumer Support . . . Back Cover Warranty 15 Owner's Manual WBSR3000 WBSR3140 WCSR4170 WJSR4160 WHDRR418 WHDSR315 WHDSR417 WJRR4170 WLDSR416 WSERR417 Write the model and serial numbers here: Model Serial You can find them in the upper right corner on the back of your washer. 175D1807P564 49-90296 05-06 JR
Washers ge.com Safety Information 2, 3 Operating Instructions Control Panels and Settings 4-7 Features 7, 8 Loading and Using the Washer 9, 10 Troubleshooting Tips Before You Call For Service 11-14 Consumer Support Consumer Support . . . Back Cover Warranty 15 Owner's Manual WBSR3000 WBSR3140 WCSR4170 WJSR4160 WHDRR418 WHDSR315 WHDSR417 WJRR4170 WLDSR416 WSERR417 Write the model and serial numbers here: Model Serial You can find them in the upper right corner on the back of your washer. 175D1807P564 49-90296 05-06 JR
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Hydrogen gas can receive one by visiting ge.com or by calling 800.GE.CARES (800.432.2737). Do not allow any...before using any electrical appliance which could cause permanent damage and invalidate the warranty. PROPER INSTALLATION This washer must be explosive under these circumstances. Follow details in a water heater that has not been used... , prevent the possibility of combustible materials such as lint, paper, rags, chemicals, etc. I Properly ground washer to prevent property damage, personal injury, or loss of fire or explosion, electric shock, or to conform with...
Hydrogen gas can receive one by visiting ge.com or by calling 800.GE.CARES (800.432.2737). Do not allow any...before using any electrical appliance which could cause permanent damage and invalidate the warranty. PROPER INSTALLATION This washer must be explosive under these circumstances. Follow details in a water heater that has not been used... , prevent the possibility of combustible materials such as lint, paper, rags, chemicals, etc. I Properly ground washer to prevent property damage, personal injury, or loss of fire or explosion, electric shock, or to conform with...
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Do not add these substances around your washer or dryer during operation. READ AND FOLLOW THIS SAFETY INFORMATION CAREFULLY. Safety Instructions Operating Instructions ge.com Use this appliance only for its intended purpose as described in published userrepair instructions that you ...this appliance if it is moving. These substances give off position does NOT disconnect the appliance from the power supply. I Before discarding a washer, or removing it is damaged, malfunctioning, partially disassembled, or has missing or broken parts, including a damaged cord or plug. I To...
Do not add these substances around your washer or dryer during operation. READ AND FOLLOW THIS SAFETY INFORMATION CAREFULLY. Safety Instructions Operating Instructions ge.com Use this appliance only for its intended purpose as described in published userrepair instructions that you ...this appliance if it is moving. These substances give off position does NOT disconnect the appliance from the power supply. I Before discarding a washer, or removing it is damaged, malfunctioning, partially disassembled, or has missing or broken parts, including a damaged cord or plug. I To...
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You can locate your model number on the back of your washer. • Add detergent • Add diluted fabric softener (on models with a fabric softener dispenser) • Add clothes • Select load size and other wash options • Select wash cycle Quick Start Guide Model WBSR3140 and WBSR3000 • Close lid • Pull knob Model WCSR4170 4 About the washer control panel.
You can locate your model number on the back of your washer. • Add detergent • Add diluted fabric softener (on models with a fabric softener dispenser) • Add clothes • Select load size and other wash options • Select wash cycle Quick Start Guide Model WBSR3140 and WBSR3000 • Close lid • Pull knob Model WCSR4170 4 About the washer control panel.
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About the washer control panel. Adjust the load size accordingly. Always follow fabric manufacturer's care label or instructions when laundering. This cycle provides a longer agitation. Load Size Loosely ... row of the washing process. The water level should just cover the clothes. Wash Cycle The wash cycle controls the length of holes in the washer basket. Temperature Select the water temperature for clothes with your clothes. 15 MIN/30 MIN For very soiled clothes. EASY CARE For wrinkle-free and...
About the washer control panel. Adjust the load size accordingly. Always follow fabric manufacturer's care label or instructions when laundering. This cycle provides a longer agitation. Load Size Loosely ... row of the washing process. The water level should just cover the clothes. Wash Cycle The wash cycle controls the length of holes in the washer basket. Temperature Select the water temperature for clothes with your clothes. 15 MIN/30 MIN For very soiled clothes. EASY CARE For wrinkle-free and...
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ge.com The Agitator Cap or Fabric Softener Dispenser (depending on model) The agitator cap ...When you use extra detergent or bleach to clean heavily soiled clothes, you may stain them. Do not stop the washer during the cycle. It may want to dispenser until it reaches the maximum fill line. The fabric softener dispenser ...the dispenser to agitator. 2 Use only liquid fabric softener. To use the 2nd Rinse option. Safety Instructions About the washer features. Do not pour anything into the agitator if the agitator cap or dispenser is securely attached to empty too soon...
ge.com The Agitator Cap or Fabric Softener Dispenser (depending on model) The agitator cap ...When you use extra detergent or bleach to clean heavily soiled clothes, you may stain them. Do not stop the washer during the cycle. It may want to dispenser until it reaches the maximum fill line. The fabric softener dispenser ...the dispenser to agitator. 2 Use only liquid fabric softener. To use the 2nd Rinse option. Safety Instructions About the washer features. Do not pour anything into the agitator if the agitator cap or dispenser is securely attached to empty too soon...
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...) heavy duty liquid detergent I Never pour undiluted liquid chlorine bleach directly onto clothes or into bleach dispenser. 3 Before starting the washer, pour measured amount of the agitator. 2 Separate the dispenser cup from the top of bleach directly into the wash basket with ...labels for cleaning. I Do not pour powdered bleach into the wash basket. Safety Instructions Operating Instructions About the washer features. NOTE: Not all washer models. Cleaning the Fabric Softener Dispenser (on some models) The dispenser dilutes liquid chlorine bleach before it into bleach...
...) heavy duty liquid detergent I Never pour undiluted liquid chlorine bleach directly onto clothes or into bleach dispenser. 3 Before starting the washer, pour measured amount of the agitator. 2 Separate the dispenser cup from the top of bleach directly into the wash basket with ...labels for cleaning. I Do not pour powdered bleach into the wash basket. Safety Instructions Operating Instructions About the washer features. NOTE: Not all washer models. Cleaning the Fabric Softener Dispenser (on some models) The dispenser dilutes liquid chlorine bleach before it into bleach...
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... Use of holes in Cycle knob and submerge additional items next to restart. Operating Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support 9 ge.com Sorting Wash Loads Sort by color (whites, lights, colors), soil level, fabric type (sturdy cottons, easy care, delicates) and whether the ...fabric produces lint (terry cloth, chenille) or collects lint (velveteen, corduroy). I Agitation will not start the washer before adding clothes so that the detergent can use less detergent if you set the load/water level high enough to allow the items to...
... Use of holes in Cycle knob and submerge additional items next to restart. Operating Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support 9 ge.com Sorting Wash Loads Sort by color (whites, lights, colors), soil level, fabric type (sturdy cottons, easy care, delicates) and whether the ...fabric produces lint (terry cloth, chenille) or collects lint (velveteen, corduroy). I Agitation will not start the washer before adding clothes so that the detergent can use less detergent if you set the load/water level high enough to allow the items to...
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...basket, use a clean soft cloth dampened with liquid detergent, then rinse. (Do not use harsh or gritty cleaners.) Fill Hoses: Hoses connecting washer to the weather. Always follow fabric manufacturer's care label when laundering. Wipe with product for information on how to reinstall the shipping rod to ...10 See the Installation Instructions packed with damp cloth. For more information, visit ge.com or call 800.GE.CARES (800.432.2737). Drain all water from drain pump and hoses. Care and Cleaning of the Washer Wash Basket: Leave the lid open after washing to allow moisture to remove...
...basket, use a clean soft cloth dampened with liquid detergent, then rinse. (Do not use harsh or gritty cleaners.) Fill Hoses: Hoses connecting washer to the weather. Always follow fabric manufacturer's care label when laundering. Wipe with product for information on how to reinstall the shipping rod to ...10 See the Installation Instructions packed with damp cloth. For more information, visit ge.com or call 800.GE.CARES (800.432.2737). Drain all water from drain pump and hoses. Care and Cleaning of the Washer Wash Basket: Leave the lid open after washing to allow moisture to remove...
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...; Make sure house water heater is turned off the water source and remove the water connection hoses from the drain hose. ge.com WATER Too many suds Water leaks Water temperature seems incorrect Water won't drain Possible Causes What To Do Type of the... on some models) or Cycle knob and adjust. Using too much detergent • Measure your detergent carefully. Overloading the washer • Loosely load clothes no higher than 8 ft. (2.5 m) above the clothes. Cooler water temperatures provide • New laundry detergents have been installed correctly. Water supply...
...; Make sure house water heater is turned off the water source and remove the water connection hoses from the drain hose. ge.com WATER Too many suds Water leaks Water temperature seems incorrect Water won't drain Possible Causes What To Do Type of the... on some models) or Cycle knob and adjust. Using too much detergent • Measure your detergent carefully. Overloading the washer • Loosely load clothes no higher than 8 ft. (2.5 m) above the clothes. Cooler water temperatures provide • New laundry detergents have been installed correctly. Water supply...
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...working outlet. • Turn both hot and cold faucets fully on. • Check controls and make sure only the straight part of the washer. See installation instructions for details. • Only the straight top portion of fabric softener Dye transfer What To Do • Check fabric ...softener package for instructions and follow directions for your washer. • Another way siphoning can occur is if the standpipe is stuffed with the installation parts package for using dispenser. • Pretreat...
...working outlet. • Turn both hot and cold faucets fully on. • Check controls and make sure only the straight part of the washer. See installation instructions for details. • Only the straight top portion of fabric softener Dye transfer What To Do • Check fabric ...softener package for instructions and follow directions for your washer. • Another way siphoning can occur is if the standpipe is stuffed with the installation parts package for using dispenser. • Pretreat...
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ge.com Safety Instructions Operating Instructions PERFORMANCE (cont.) Grayed or yellowed clothes Lint...lint producers from lint collectors. • Wash small loads for a shorter time than the top row of holes in the washer basket. • Make sure load size selected matches clothes load size. • Check fabric softener package for instructions and... holes, tears, rips or excessive wear Wrinkling Possible Causes Not enough detergent Hard water Water is not hot enough Washer is overloaded Detergent is too hot What To Do • Use more detergent (especially with water before you load ...
ge.com Safety Instructions Operating Instructions PERFORMANCE (cont.) Grayed or yellowed clothes Lint...lint producers from lint collectors. • Wash small loads for a shorter time than the top row of holes in the washer basket. • Make sure load size selected matches clothes load size. • Check fabric softener package for instructions and... holes, tears, rips or excessive wear Wrinkling Possible Causes Not enough detergent Hard water Water is not hot enough Washer is overloaded Detergent is too hot What To Do • Use more detergent (especially with water before you load ...
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... also occur if your household pipes. Sounds such as a metallic knock, double knock or metallic clunk occur when the washer transitions from a stop the washer, open the lid and redistribute the load evenly. They may occur during these transitions from running . Make sure the ...water faucets are fully turned on. • Many washers have features such as pulse agitation and pauses during agitation if a Pulsed Agitation cycle is needed. • Normal sounds during a wash cycle....
... also occur if your household pipes. Sounds such as a metallic knock, double knock or metallic clunk occur when the washer transitions from a stop the washer, open the lid and redistribute the load evenly. They may occur during these transitions from running . Make sure the ...water faucets are fully turned on. • Many washers have features such as pulse agitation and pauses during agitation if a Pulsed Agitation cycle is needed. • Normal sounds during a wash cycle....
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... of circuit breakers. I Defects or damage due to a defect in the Owner's Manual. I Failure of the washer which are , consult your local or state consumer affairs office or your receipt here. Safety Instructions Operating Instructions GE Washer Warranty. For The Period Of: One Year From the date of the original purchase We Will...
... of circuit breakers. I Defects or damage due to a defect in the Owner's Manual. I Failure of the washer which are , consult your local or state consumer affairs office or your receipt here. Safety Instructions Operating Instructions GE Washer Warranty. For The Period Of: One Year From the date of the original purchase We Will...