GE WCSR4110 manual

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    WCSR4110 WDSR4110 GE Appliances GE Answer Center ® 800.626.2000 Owner’ s Manual Part No. 175D1807P215 Pub. No. 49-9950 W a shers[...]

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    Congratulations! Y ou Are Now Part of the GE Family . Welcome to the GE family. We’re proud of our quality products and we are committed to providing dependable service. You’ll see it in this easy-to-use Owner’s Manual and you’ll hear it in the friendly voices of our customer service department. Best of all, you’ll experience these values[...]

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    Customer Service T roubleshooting T ips Operating Instructions Safety Information GE & Y ou, A Ser vice Partnership. Inside you will find many helpful hints on how to use and maintain your washer properly. Just a little preventive care on your part can save you a great deal of time and money over the life of your washer. Read this manual Ask an[...]

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    Safety Information Operating Instructions T roubleshooting T ips Customer Service IMPORT ANT SAFETY INFORMA TION. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. 4 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. Under c[...]

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    5 Customer Service T roubleshooting T ips Operating Instructions Safety Information This washer must be properly installed and located in accordance with the Installation Instructions before it is used. If you did not receive an Installation Instructions sheet, you can receive one by calling us toll-free at the GE Answer Center ® , 800.626.2000. P[...]

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    Safety Information Operating Instructions T roubleshooting T ips Customer Service IMPORT ANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS. READ ALL INFORMA TION BEFORE USING. 6 Use this appliance only for its intended purpose as described in this Owner’ s Manual. ■ Never reach into washer while it is moving. Wait until the machine has completely stopped before opening [...]

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    7 Customer Service T roubleshooting T ips Operating Instructions Safety Information ■ Turn off water faucets to relieve pressure on hoses and valves and to minimize leakage if a break or rupture should occur. Check the condition of the fill hoses; they may need replacement after 5 years. ■ Before discarding a washer, or removing it from service[...]

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    Safety Information Operating Instructions T roubleshooting T ips Customer Service About the washer control panel. Y ou can locate your model number behind the top edge of the control panel. 8 KNITS 30 MIN. AUTO SOAK PREWASH POWER WASH HEAVY MEDIUM LIGHT SOIL PERMANENT PRESS COTTONS REGULAR LOAD SIZE SUPER EXTRA LARGE LARGE MEDIUM SMALL RESET FABRIC[...]

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    Customer Service T roubleshooting T ips Operating Instructions Safety Information Wash Cycle The wash cycle controls the length of the washing process. The chart below will help you match the wash cycle setting with your clothing. REGULAR For heavy to lightly soiled cottons, household linens, work and play clothes. PERM PRESS For easy care and wrin[...]

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    Safety Information Operating Instructions T roubleshooting T ips Customer Service About the washer features. Extra Rinse When you use extra detergent or bleach to clean heavily soiled clothes, you may want to use the EXTRA RINSE option. This option provides a second deep cold rinse in the Regular cycle. Turn the EXTRA RINSE knob to SET . The washer[...]

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    Fabric Softener Dispenser This dispenser automatically releases liquid fabric softener at the proper time during the cycle. To use, follow these steps: Make sure dispenser is securely attached to agitator. Use only liquid fabric softener. Pour into dispenser, using amount recommended on package. Add water to dispenser until it reaches the maximum f[...]

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    Safety Information Operating Instructions T roubleshooting T ips Customer Service About the washer features. NOTE: Not all features are available on all washer models. 12 Separate for cleaning. Cleaning the Fabric Softener Dispenser (on some models) Remove the dispenser from the top of the agitator. Separate the dispenser cup from the cover by gras[...]

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    Loading and using the washer . Always follow fabric manufacturer’ s care label when laundering. 13 Customer Service T roubleshooting T ips Operating Instructions Safety Information Pr oper Use of Detergent Add detergent and start the washer before adding clothes so that the detergent can work effectively. Follow the detergent package directions. [...]

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    Safety Information Operating Instructions T roubleshooting T ips Customer Service Loading and using the washer . 14 Car e and Cleaning of the W asher W ash 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 g[...]

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    Befor e you call for service… Customer Service T roubleshooting T ips Operating Instructions Safety Information T r oubleshooting T ips Save time and money! Review the charts on the following pages first and you may not need to call for service. Problem Possible Causes What T o Do W asher won’t operate Washer is unplugged • Make sure cord is [...]

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    Safety Information Operating Instructions T roubleshooting T ips Customer Service Befor e you call for service… 16 T r oubleshooting T ips Problem Possible Causes What T o Do W ater won’t drain Drain hose is kinked or • Straighten drain hose and improperly connected make sure washer is not sitting on it. • Top of drain outlet should be less[...]

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    Customer Service T roubleshooting T ips Operating Instructions Safety Information Problem Possible Causes What T o Do Lint or r esidue on clothes Incorrect sorting • Separate lint producers from lint collectors. Washing too long • Wash small loads for a shorter time than larger loads. Detergent not dissolving • Add detergent as wash basket fi[...]

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    Safety Information Operating Instructions T roubleshooting T ips Customer Service Befor e you call for service… 18 T r oubleshooting T ips Problem Possible Causes What T o Do W rinkling Improper sorting • Avoid mixing heavy items (like work clothes) with light items (like blouses). • Try a fabric softener. Overloading or • Load your washer [...]

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    Customer Service T roubleshooting T ips Operating Instructions Safety Information Problem Possible Causes What T o Do Pilling Result of normal wear on • While this is not caused by poly-cotton blends and the washer, you can slow fuzzy fabrics the pilling process by washing garments inside out. Grayed or yellowed Not enough detergent • Use more [...]

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    Safety Information Operating Instructions T roubleshooting T ips Customer Service 20 Notes[...]

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    21 Customer Service T roubleshooting T ips Operating Instructions Safety Information[...]

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    Safety Information Operating Instructions T roubleshooting T ips Customer Service Notes 22[...]

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    GE W asher Warranty Customer Service T roubleshooting T ips Operating Instructions Safety Information All warranty service provided by our Factory Service Centers, or an authorized Customer Care ® technician. For service, call 800-GE-CARES. This warranty is extended to the original purchaser and any succeeding owner for products purchased for home[...]

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    Service T elephone Numbers. The GE Answer Center ® is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. GE Answer Center ® 800.626.2000 Expert GE repair service is only a phone call away. In-Home Repair Service 800-GE-CARES (800-432-2737) TDD 800-TDD-GEAC (800-833-4322) GE offers, free of charge, Braille controls for a variety of GE appliances and a brochure t[...]