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ge. com S2100 S3700 S5200 S8000 Owner ’s Manual Wa s h e r s 175D1807P516 49-90248 11-05 JR Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . 2 , 3 Operating Instructions Control Panels and Settings for models S2100 and S3700 . . . . . . 4, 5 Control Panel and Settings for model S5200 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6, 7 Control Panels and Settings fo[...]

2 Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Consumer Support T roubleshooting T ips IMPORT ANT SAFETY INFORMA TION. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. W ARNING! 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 li[...]

Consumer Support T roubleshooting T ips Operating Instructions Safety Instructions 3 Use this appliance only for its intended purpose as described in this Owner’ s Manual. ge.com SA VE THESE INSTRUCTIONS READ AND FOLLOW THIS SAFETY INFORMA TION CAREFULL Y . ■ T urn off water faucets to relieve pressure on hoses and valves and to minimize leakag[...]

4 Model S2100 Model S3700 • 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 • Close lid • Pull knob Y ou can locate your model number on the back of your washer . About the washer control panel—for models S2100 and S3[...]

Control settings. ge.com Load Size Loosely load clothes no higher than the top row of holes in the washer basket. The water level should just cover the clothes. Adjust the load size accordingly . T emperature Select the water temperature for the wash and rinse cycles. Always follow fabric manufacturer’ s care label or instructions when laundering[...]

6 • 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 • Close lid • Push the button NOTE: When making a selection with any knob, simply point the knob anywhere within the shaded range for that setting. Quick Start Guide A[...]

7 Consumer Support T roubleshooting T ips Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Wash Cycle The wash cycle controls the length of the washing process. The knob can be turned in either direction. T urning the Cycle Selector knob after starting a cycle will stop the washer and reset the cycle to the new selection. Press ST AR T to begin the new c[...]

8 W asher control panel for Model S8000. Y ou can locate your model number behind the top edge of the control panel. O NE T OUCH Quick Start Guide • Add detergent • Add diluted fabric softener (on models with a fabric softener dispenser) • Add clothes • Select wash cycle • Check load size setting • Close lid • Push ST ART Y our new wa[...]

9 Y ou can change any of the automatic settings simply by pressing the desired pads. PRESS... AUTOMA TICALL Y SELECTS... THEN PRESS... O NE T OUCH selections for Model S8000. ge.com Changing the automatic settings. For heavy to lightly soiled cottons, household linens, work and play clothes. For heavy to lightly soiled cottons, household linens, wo[...]

10 Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Consumer Support T roubleshooting T ips About Clothes Care Cycles. PRESOAK T o presoak a load and go straight into a wash cycle: Select your wash cycle, press the PRESOAK pad, then press the ST ART pad. ■ Starts with three minutes of agitation, then 12 minutes of soaking, followed by the selected wash[...]

CUSTOM 1 and CUSTOM 2 (on some models) Set up your favorite combination of settings and save them here for one-touch recall. These custom settings cannot be set while a cycle is in progress. T o store a custom combination of settings: Select a O NE T OUCH setting. Change LOAD SIZE, SOIL LEVEL, TEMPERA TURE, W ASH SPEED or SPIN SPEED to fit your nee[...]

12 Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Consumer Support T roubleshooting T ips About controls features. ST ART/P AUSE ■ After you have selected a new cycle, press once to start the cycle. ■ Press twice to select the last cycle used and start the washer . ■ If the washer is running, press once to interrupt the cycle; press again to cont[...]

About cycle options. ge.com SIGNAL Alerts you when the cycle is complete. On some models, press SIGNAL to turn the beeper on or off. On some models, press SIGNAL to select low or high volume, or to turn the beeper off. 2ND RINSE Adds a second rinse to any cycle. EXTENDED SPIN Extends the last spin of a wash cycle. This will extract more water from [...]

14 Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Consumer Support T roubleshooting T ips The Agitator Cap or Fabric Softener Dispenser (depending on model) The agitator cap fits into the top of the agitator . If it accidentally comes off, simply put it back on. The fabric softener dispenser automatically releases liquid fabric softener at the proper t[...]

Sorting W ash Loads 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. Y ou can use less detergent if you have soft water , a smaller load or a lightly soiled load. Loading the W asher Load dry ite[...]

Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Consumer Support T roubleshooting T ips 16 Care and Cleaning of the W asher 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.) Fill Hoses: Ho[...]

PERFORMANCE Possible Causes What T o Do Clothes too wet Incor rect spin speed • Make sure the spin cycle selected matches the load you selected are washing. Some fabrics will feel wetter when rinsed with cold water . Colored spots Incor rect use of fabric • Check fabric softener package for instructions and follow softener directions for using [...]

Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Consumer Support T roubleshooting T ips 18 PERFORMANCE (cont.) Possible Causes What T o Do Pilling Result of nor mal wear on • While this is not caused by the washer , you can slow the poly-cotton blends and pilling process by washing garments inside out. fuzzy fabrics Snags, holes, tears, rips Pins, sna[...]

Consumer Support T roubleshooting T ips Operating Instructions Safety Instructions WA TER Possible Causes What T o Do T oo many suds T ype of detergent • Switch to a lower sudsing detergent brand and follow instructions on package. V er y soft water • T r y less detergent. T oo much detergent • Measure your detergent carefully . Use less soap[...]

20 Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Consumer Support T roubleshooting T ips NOISE Possible Causes What T o Do Washer is noisy W asher is uneven • T o level the front of the washer , adjust the front leveling legs by rotating the individual leg in the proper direction for up or down. T o level back of washer , lift back of machine 4 ″ [...]

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For The Period Of: W e Will Replace: One Y ear Any part of the washer which fails due to a defect in materials or workmanship. During this From the date of the limited one-year warranty , we will also provide, free of charge, all labor and related service to original purchase replace the defective part. What Is Not Covered: 23 Consumer Support T ro[...]

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