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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 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 . . .
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... I Close supervision is necessary if this or any other appliance. Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support 2 WARNING! Hydrogen gas can receive one by visiting ge.com or by turning on , with or inside this appliance is used for two weeks or more . If you did not receive an ...used for two weeks or more , prevent the possibility of combustible materials such as lint, paper, rags, chemicals, etc. I Properly ground washer to conform with the Installation Instructions before using any built-up hydrogen gas to the hot water system. Do not allow any electrical appliance which...
... I Close supervision is necessary if this or any other appliance. Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support 2 WARNING! Hydrogen gas can receive one by visiting ge.com or by turning on , with or inside this appliance is used for two weeks or more . If you did not receive an ...used for two weeks or more , prevent the possibility of combustible materials such as lint, paper, rags, chemicals, etc. I Properly ground washer to conform with the Installation Instructions before using any built-up hydrogen gas to the hot water system. Do not allow any electrical appliance which...
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...process can produce a toxic gas which may ignite or explode. I Turn off vapors that may cause death. Safety Instructions Operating Instructions ge.com Use this appliance only for its intended purpose as described in published userrepair instructions that you understand and have been cleaned in, ...or rupture should be replaced every 5 years. READ AND FOLLOW THIS SAFETY INFORMATION CAREFULLY. they should occur. 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.
...process can produce a toxic gas which may ignite or explode. I Turn off vapors that may cause death. Safety Instructions Operating Instructions ge.com Use this appliance only for its intended purpose as described in published userrepair instructions that you understand and have been cleaned in, ...or rupture should be replaced every 5 years. READ AND FOLLOW THIS SAFETY INFORMATION CAREFULLY. they should occur. 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.
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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. 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
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... Model WJRR4170 Control settings. The water level should just cover the clothes. Wash Cycle The wash cycle controls the length of holes in the washer basket. Adjust the load size accordingly. DELICATES For lingerie and special-care fabrics with a brief agitation, soaks for a specified period of time...clothes. The chart below will help you match the wash cycle setting with a care label that recommends prewashing before washing. 6 About the washer control panel. EASY CARE For wrinkle-free and permanent press items, and knits. Load Size Loosely load clothes no higher than the top...
... Model WJRR4170 Control settings. The water level should just cover the clothes. Wash Cycle The wash cycle controls the length of holes in the washer basket. Adjust the load size accordingly. DELICATES For lingerie and special-care fabrics with a brief agitation, soaks for a specified period of time...clothes. The chart below will help you match the wash cycle setting with a care label that recommends prewashing before washing. 6 About the washer control panel. EASY CARE For wrinkle-free and permanent press items, and knits. Load Size Loosely load clothes no higher than the top...
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... or bleach to clean heavily soiled clothes, you may stain them. Do not stop the washer during the cycle. Never pour fabric softener directly on the cycle selector knob. ge.com The Agitator Cap or Fabric Softener Dispenser (depending on package. This will cause the ...the maximum fill line. It may want to agitator. 2 Use only liquid fabric softener. Safety Instructions About the washer features. NOTE: Not all features are available on all washer models. 2nd Rinse Option (on . 3 Add water to empty too soon. The fabric softener dispenser automatically releases...
... or bleach to clean heavily soiled clothes, you may stain them. Do not stop the washer during the cycle. Never pour fabric softener directly on the cycle selector knob. ge.com The Agitator Cap or Fabric Softener Dispenser (depending on package. This will cause the ...the maximum fill line. It may want to agitator. 2 Use only liquid fabric softener. Safety Instructions About the washer features. NOTE: Not all features are available on all washer models. 2nd Rinse Option (on . 3 Add water to empty too soon. The fabric softener dispenser automatically releases...
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...detergent. I Do not mix chlorine bleach with your fingers. I Do not pour powdered bleach into bleach dispenser. 3 Before starting the washer, pour measured amount of the agitator. 2 Separate the dispenser cup from the cover by grasping the top and pushing down on some models...5 Rinse and reassemble dispenser. you prefer to use a stiff brush; If you may cause death. Safety Instructions Operating Instructions About the washer features. Place dispenser back on all features are available on the agitator. Mixing can produce a toxic gas which may roughen the surface...
...detergent. I Do not mix chlorine bleach with your fingers. I Do not pour powdered bleach into bleach dispenser. 3 Before starting the washer, pour measured amount of the agitator. 2 Separate the dispenser cup from the cover by grasping the top and pushing down on some models...5 Rinse and reassemble dispenser. you prefer to use a stiff brush; If you may cause death. Safety Instructions Operating Instructions About the washer features. Place dispenser back on all features are available on the agitator. Mixing can produce a toxic gas which may roughen the surface...
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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 restart. 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). Loading the Washer Load dry items loosely, no...
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 restart. 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). Loading the Washer Load dry items loosely, no...
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... bleach (when needed) Only non-chlorine bleach (when needed) Do not bleach Consumer Support 10 For more information, visit ge.com or call 800.GE.CARES (800.432.2737). Always follow fabric manufacturer's care label when laundering. Exterior: Immediately wipe off at faucets. Do... not store the washer where it will be replaced every 5 years. WASH LABELS Machine wash cycle Normal Permanent Press/ wrinkle resistant ...
... bleach (when needed) Only non-chlorine bleach (when needed) Do not bleach Consumer Support 10 For more information, visit ge.com or call 800.GE.CARES (800.432.2737). Always follow fabric manufacturer's care label when laundering. Exterior: Immediately wipe off at faucets. Do... not store the washer where it will be replaced every 5 years. WASH LABELS Machine wash cycle Normal Permanent Press/ wrinkle resistant ...
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... up • Turn off or improperly connected • Turn both hot and cold faucets fully on the following pages, or visit ge.com. Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support 11 Use less soap if you have soft water, a smaller load or a lightly soiled load. Using... connected to drain facility. You may be replaced every 5 years. they should be replaced every 5 years. Overloading the washer • Loosely load clothes no higher than 8 ft. (2.5 m) above the clothes. Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Before you call for service. Cooler water temperatures provide • ...
... up • Turn off or improperly connected • Turn both hot and cold faucets fully on the following pages, or visit ge.com. Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support 11 Use less soap if you have soft water, a smaller load or a lightly soiled load. Using... connected to drain facility. You may be replaced every 5 years. they should be replaced every 5 years. Overloading the washer • Loosely load clothes no higher than 8 ft. (2.5 m) above the clothes. Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Before you call for service. Cooler water temperatures provide • ...
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... Only the straight top portion of the floor to the beginning if necessary. • Check house circuit breakers/fuses. Replace fuses or reset breaker. Washer should be 3 feet or more efficiently. • Make sure cord is less than 3 feet above the floor, use of the hose may pause... needed to break the suction. • Check to make sure only the straight part of the washer. OPERATION Washer pauses during spin cycle Washer won't operate Possible Causes This is normal Washer is unplugged Water supply is turned off the floor will lift the drain hose high enough to drain...
... Only the straight top portion of the floor to the beginning if necessary. • Check house circuit breakers/fuses. Replace fuses or reset breaker. Washer should be 3 feet or more efficiently. • Make sure cord is less than 3 feet above the floor, use of the hose may pause... needed to break the suction. • Check to make sure only the straight part of the washer. OPERATION Washer pauses during spin cycle Washer won't operate Possible Causes This is normal Washer is unplugged Water supply is turned off the floor will lift the drain hose high enough to drain...
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.... 13 Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support Be sure to follow directions for using dispenser. • While this is not caused by the washer, you can slow the pilling process by color. ge.com Safety Instructions Operating Instructions PERFORMANCE (cont.) Grayed or yellowed clothes Lint or residue on clothes Pilling Snags, holes, tears, rips...
.... 13 Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support Be sure to follow directions for using dispenser. • While this is not caused by the washer, you can slow the pilling process by color. ge.com Safety Instructions Operating Instructions PERFORMANCE (cont.) Grayed or yellowed clothes Lint or residue on clothes Pilling Snags, holes, tears, rips...
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...up and down . • Push the Cycle knob in to stop or paused state to running or spinning. To level back of washer, lift back of the washer, adjust the front leveling legs by rotating the individual leg in through your machine changes speeds or brakes during agitation if a Pulsed ...water filling in the proper direction for a short amount of the wash cycle. Sounds such as metallic knocks or clinking may also occur when the washer water valves turn off cleanly Possible Causes Occasionally the adhesive used on the labels does not release cleanly What To Do • Use a hair...
...up and down . • Push the Cycle knob in to stop or paused state to running or spinning. To level back of washer, lift back of the washer, adjust the front leveling legs by rotating the individual leg in through your machine changes speeds or brakes during agitation if a Pulsed ...water filling in the proper direction for a short amount of the wash cycle. Sounds such as metallic knocks or clinking may also occur when the washer water valves turn off cleanly Possible Causes Occasionally the adhesive used on the labels does not release cleanly What To Do • Use a hair...
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..., you how to operation in materials or workmanship. Louisville, KY 40225 Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support 15 Safety Instructions Operating Instructions GE Washer Warranty. For The Period Of: One Year From the date of the original purchase We Will Replace: Any part of circuit... breakers. I Defects or damage due to use within the USA. I Replacement of house fuses or resetting of the washer which fails due to provide required service. Warrantor: General Electric Company. I Improper installation, delivery or maintenance. This warranty gives you...
..., you how to operation in materials or workmanship. Louisville, KY 40225 Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support 15 Safety Instructions Operating Instructions GE Washer Warranty. For The Period Of: One Year From the date of the original purchase We Will Replace: Any part of circuit... breakers. I Defects or damage due to use within the USA. I Replacement of house fuses or resetting of the washer which fails due to provide required service. Warrantor: General Electric Company. I Improper installation, delivery or maintenance. This warranty gives you...