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GE WSHX208 manual

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  • Page 1

    WSXH208 GE Appliances GE Answer Center ® 800.626.2000 Part No. 175D1807P207-1 Pub. No. 49-9942-1 2-98 CG 131748100 W a shers Spacemaker Owner’ s Manual[...]

  • Page 2

    Congratulations! Y ou Ar e 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 value[...]

  • Page 3

    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[...]

  • Page 4

    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[...]

  • Page 5

    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 drum has completely stopped. ■ Do not mix ch[...]

  • Page 7

    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 inside of the door opening. 8 Wash/Rinse Temperature Automatic Dispenser Warm Cold Hot Cold Cold Cold Warm Warm Cycle Signal Loud Quiet Off SAFETY LATCH / SLIDE TO OPEN Spacemaker Washer [...]

  • Page 9

    Sort laundry into loads that can be washed together. ■ Combine large and small items in a load. Load large items first. Large items should not be more than half the total wash load. ■ Do not wash single items. This may cause an out-of-balance load. Add one or two similar items. Prepare items for washing (pretreating stains and heavy soil). Wash[...]

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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. The Dispenser Drawer Slowly open the dispenser drawer by first sliding the safety latch to the right, then pulling the drawer out until it stops. After adding laundry products, slowl[...]

  • Page 11

    11 Customer Service T roubleshooting T ips Operating Instructions Safety Information The Liquid Bleach Compartment If desired, measure out the recommended amount of liquid bleach, not to exceed 1/3 cup (80 ml) and pour into the center compartment labeled “LIQUID BLEACH” marked with this symbol . Do not exceed the maximum fill line. Overfilling [...]

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    Safety Information Operating Instructions T roubleshooting T ips Customer Service About the washer features. 12 Car e and Cleaning Exterior: Immediately wipe off any spills. Wipe with damp cloth. Try not to hit surface with sharp objects. Interior: Dry around the washer door opening, flexible gasket and door glass. These areas should always be clea[...]

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    Customer Service T roubleshooting T ips Operating Instructions Safety Information Dispenser Drawer Area: Detergent and fabric softener may build up in the dispenser drawer. Residue should be removed once or twice a month. ■ Remove the drawer by first sliding the safety latch to the right, then pulling the drawer out until it stops. Reach back int[...]

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    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 plugged securely into a working outlet. Water supply is turned off • Turn both hot and cold faucets fully on. Co[...]

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    Customer Service T roubleshooting T ips Operating Instructions Safety Information Problem Possible Causes What T o Do W ater leaks Fill hoses or drain hose is • Make sure hose improperly connected connections are tight at washer and faucets and make sure end of drain hose is correctly inserted in and secured to drain facility. Household drain may[...]

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    Problem Possible Causes What T o Do W asher pauses in cycle The washer normally pauses between washing steps Clothes too wet Load is too small • Add one to two similar items. Load is out of balance • Redistribute load. Lint or r esidue on clothes Incorrect sorting • Separate lint producers from lint collectors. Washing too long • Excess was[...]

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    Customer Service T roubleshooting T ips Operating Instructions Safety Information Problem Possible Causes What T o Do Color ed spots Incorrect use of fabric • Check fabric softener softener package for instructions and follow directions for using dispenser. • Pretreat stain and rewash. Dye transfer • Sort whites or lightly colored items from [...]

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    Problem Possible Causes What T o Do Grayed or yellowed Not enough detergent • Use correct amount of clothes detergent. Hard water • Use hottest water safe for fabric. • Use a water conditioner like Calgon brand or install a water softener. Water is not hot enough • Make sure water heater is delivering water at 120°F.–140°F. (48°C.–60[...]

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    Customer Service T roubleshooting T ips Operating Instructions Safety Information 19 For The Period Of: GE Will Replace, At No Charge T o Y ou: One Y ear Any par t of the washer which fails due to a defect in Fr om the date of the materials or workmanship. During this full one-year original purchase war ranty , GE will also provide, fr ee of charge[...]

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    Ser vice 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 [...]