GE WSKS3040 manual

ge. com WSKS3040 Owner ’s Manual & Installation Instructions Wa s h e r s 175D1807P526 49-90258 11-05 JR Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 , 3 Operating Instructions Control Panel and Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 Loading and Using the Washer . . . . . .6, 7 Washer Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 Insta[...]

2 ■ Install or store where it will not be exposed to temperatures below freezing or exposed to the weather . ■ Properly ground washer to conform with all governing codes and ordinances. Follow details in Installation Instructions. IMPORT ANT SAFETY INFORMA TION. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. W ARNING! For your safety , the information in [...]

3 Consumer Support T roubleshooting T ips Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Installation Instructions ge.com ■ T urn 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[...]

B oth Lights on = W ARM Light off = H IGH Light on = M EDIUM C YCLE D ELICA TES E ASY C ARE N ORMAL C OTTONS T EMP W ARM H OT C OLD S TA R T OFF L OAD S IZE 4 About the washer control panel. About the control settings. WASH CYCLE These wash cycles control the length of the washing process. COTTONS Use this cycle to get 18 minutes of wash time for s[...]

About the washer features. ge.com Detergent Dispenser Drawer The detergent dispenser will automatically release its contents at the proper time during the cycle. Add measured detergent to the dispenser . Make sure detergent is spread evenly and is level. NOTE: Liquid detergent can be poured in the bottom of the washer tub. Liquid Bleach Dispenser T[...]

Consumer Support T roubleshooting T ips Safety Instructions Installation Instructions Operating Instructions 6 Loading and using the washer . Always follow fabric manufacturer’ s care label when laundering. Proper Use of Detergent Add clothes and detergent, then start the washer . Using too little or too much detergent is a common cause of laundr[...]

Loading and using the washer . 7 Fabric Care Labels Machine wash cycle Normal Permanent Press/ wrinkle resistant Gentle/ delicate Hand wash Do not wash Do not wring Water temperature Hot (50 ° C/120 ° F) Warm (40 ° C/105 ° F) Cold/cool (30 ° C/85 ° F) Tumble dry Dry Normal Permanent Press/ wrinkle resistant Gentle/ delicate Do not tumble dry [...]

BEFORE YOU BEGIN Read these instr uctions completely and carefully . • IMPORT ANT – Save these instructions for local inspector’ s use. • IMPORT ANT – Obser ve all governing codes and ordinances. • Note to Installer – Be sure to leave these instructions with the Consumer . • Note to Consumer – Keep these instructions for future re[...]

9 CAUTION: For personal safety , do not use an extension cord or adapter plug with this appliance. Do not, under any circumstances, cut or remove the third grounding pr ong from the power cord. Follow National Electrical Codes or prevailing local codes and ordinances. This appliance must be supplied with the voltage and frequency indicated on the r[...]

10 W ARNING : Make sure the washer is unplugged. Installation Instructions W ASHER CONNECTIONS The washer can be installed using the standpipe drain system (floor to wall) or the laundry tub drain system. Select the drain hose installation method you need. Standpipe drain system—wall to floor The standpipe drain requires a minimum diameter standp[...]

For standpipe or laundr y tub drain systems: • Open yellow , single-wire clamp with pliers and slide over hooked end of drain hose to secure the rubber and corrugated sections together . • Put hooked end of drain hose into laundry tub or standpipe. Rotate hook to eliminate kinks in the hose. T o prevent drain water from going back into the wash[...]

Connect the inlet hoses to the washer • Attach the hose with the red coupling to the HOT (right) inlet valve. Attaching the red coupling first makes it easier to tighten connection with pliers. Screw on coupling by hand until it is seated on the washer . Using pliers, tighten the coupling with an additional two-thirds turn. NOTE: Do not overtight[...]

ALCOVE OR CLOSET INST ALLA TION 13 48 in. 2 (310 cm 2 ) 24 in. 2 (155 cm 2 ) Closet door with vents Side view Front view Installation Instructions RUN THE W ASHER THROUGH A COMPLETE CYCLE 9 Check for water leaks and proper operation. REMOVE THE PROTECTIVE FILM COVERING THE CONTROL P ANEL 10 It contains valuable and helpful information that will sav[...]

Consumer Support Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Installation Instructions T roubleshooting T ips WA TER POSSIBLE CAUSES WHA T TO 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[...]

15 Consumer Support T roubleshooting T ips Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Installation Instructions ge.com OPERA TION POSSIBLE CAUSES WHA T TO DO Washer pauses during The washer nor mally pauses wash cycle between washing steps Washer pauses during This is nor mal • The washer may pause during the spin cycle to remove spin cycle soapy[...]

Consumer Support Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Installation Instructions T roubleshooting T ips PERFORMANCE (cont’d) POSSIBLE CAUSES WHA T TO DO Snags, holes, tears, rips Pins, snaps, hooks, sharp • Fasten snaps, hooks, buttons and zippers. or excessive wear buttons, belt buckles, • Remove loose items like pins, objects in pocket[...]

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Consumer Pr oduct Ownership Registration Im p o rta n t M a il T o d a y! GE Appliances GE Consumer & Industrial Louisville, Kentucky www.GEAppliances.com First Name Mr . ■ ■ Ms. ■ ■ Mrs. ■ ■ Miss ■ ■ Street Address City State Date Placed In Use Month Day Y ear Zip Code Apt. # Last Name Phone Number _ _ Consumer Pr oduct Ownersh[...]

19 Consumer Support T roubleshooting T ips Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Installation Instructions 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 an[...]

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