Washer GE Appliances Safety Information Important Safety Information . .3 Operating Instructions Control Panels . . . . . . . . . . . .4–5 Control Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7 Loading and Using the Washer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8, 9 Troubleshooting Tips Owner’s Manual WBSE2090 WBXE2070 WCSE3100 WCSE4230 WJSE3110 WWSE3160 EWA2000 Before You Call For Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10–12 Customer Service Product Registration . . . .
Safety Instructions Congratulations! You Are Now Part of the GE Family. A Service Partnership. IMPORTANT! Fill out the Consumer Product Registration Card. Two easy ways to register your appliance ■ Through the internet at www.geappliances.com Operating Instructions ■ Complete and mail the enclosed Product Registration Card FOR YOUR RECORDS Write the model and serial numbers here: # # You can find them in the upper right corner on the back of your washer.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. For your safety, the information in this manual must be followed to minimize the risk of fire or explosion, electric shock, or to prevent property damage, personal injury, or loss of life. WATER HEATER SAFETY 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.
Safety Instructions About the washer control panel. • Add clothes • Select load size and other wash options • Select wash cycle • Close lid Customer Service Troubleshooting Tips Operating Instructions • Add detergent • Add diluted fabric softener Quick Start Guide • Push START NOTE: When making a selection with any knob, simply point the knob anywhere within the shaded range for that setting.
Safety Instructions Model WCSE4230 Operating Instructions Model WJSE3110 Model WWSE3160 Troubleshooting Tips Model EWA2000 Customer Service 5
Safety Instructions About the control settings. Load Size Loosely load clothes no higher than the top row of holes in the washer tub. The water level should just cover the clothes. Custom Care Wash/Spin Speeds (on some models) The agitator moves clothes around for a cleaner wash; the basket spins later in the cycle to release water from the load. The Wash/Spin Speed dial sets the speed of both the agitator and the basket.
About washer features. Safety Instructions 2nd Rinse Option (on some models) When you use extra detergent or bleach to clean heavily soiled clothes, you may want to use the 2nd Rinse option. It provides a second deep cold rinse. Signal Off Option (on some models) Some models have a signal that will sound at the end of the cycle. Use this option to turn off the signal. Liquid Bleach Dispenser (on some models) The dispenser dilutes liquid chlorine bleach before it reaches into your wash load.
Safety Instructions Loading and using the washer. Always follow fabric manufacturer’s care label when laundering. Sorting Wash Loads Colors Soil Fabric Lint Whites Heavy Delicates Lint Producers Lights Normal Easy Care Lint Collectors Darks Light Sturdy Cottons Operating Instructions Proper Use of Detergent Add detergent and start the washer before adding clothes so that the detergent can work effectively. Using too little or too much detergent is a common cause of laundry problems.
Safety Instructions Care and Cleaning of the Washer Wash Basket: Leave the lid open after washing to allow moisture to evaporate. If you want to clean the basket use a clean soft cloth dampened with liquid detergent, then rinse. (Do not use harsh or gritty cleaners.) Moving and Storage: Ask the service technician to remove water from drain pump and hoses. Do not store the washer where it will be exposed to the weather. Call the GE Answer Center®, 800.626.
Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Before you call for service… Troubleshooting Tips Save time and money! Review the charts on the following pages first and you may not need to call for service. WATER Possible Causes What To Do Type of detergent • Switch to a lower sudsing detergent brand and follow instructions on package. Very soft water • Try less detergent. Too much detergent • Measure your detergent carefully.
What To Do Wash speed changes A Normal wash speed was chosen • It is normal for the Normal wash speed to change from fast to moderate during the wash cycle. Washer won’t operate Washer is unplugged • Make sure cord is plugged securely into a working outlet. Water supply is turned off • Turn both hot and cold faucets fully on. Controls are not set properly • Check controls. Lid is open • Close lid. Circuit breaker/fuse is tripped/blown • Check house circuit breakers/fuses.
(con) PERFORMANCE Customer Service Troubleshooting Tips Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Before you call for service (cont.)… Possible Causes What To Do Pilling Result of normal wear on poly-cotton blends and fuzzy fabrics • While this is not caused by the washer, you can slow the pilling process by washing garments inside out.
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Consumer Product Ownership Registration Dear Customer: Thank you for purchasing our product and thank you for placing your confidence in us. We are proud to have you as a customer! Follow these three steps to protect your new appliance investment: 1 2 3 Complete and mail your Consumer Product Ownership Registration today. Have the peace of mind of knowing we can contact you in the unlikely event of a safety modification. After mailing the registration below, store this document in a safe place.
All warranty service provided by our Factory Service Centers or an authorized Customer Care® technician. For service, call 1-800-GE-CARES. For The Period Of: We Will Replace: Any part of the washer which fails due to a defect in materials or workmanship. During this full one-year warranty, we will also provide, free of charge, all labor and in-home service to replace the defective part.
Safety Instructions Service Telephone Numbers. GE Answer Center® 800-626-2000 The GE Answer Center® is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. In-Home Repair Service 800-432-2737 Operating Instructions Expert GE repair service is only a phone call away. Special Needs Service 800-626-2000 GE offers, free of charge, a brochure to assist in planning a barrier-free kitchen for persons with limited mobility. Call 800-TDD-GEAC (800-833-4322).