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OTHER

Possible Causes

What To Do

Labels on the exterior 

Occasionally the adhesive

Use a hair dryer set at the lowest heat setting, directing

of the washer will not 

used on the labels does 

the air at the label for a short amount of time. This will

peel off cleanly

not release cleanly

release the adhesive easily, without damaging the surface 

of the washer.

NOISE

Possible Causes

What To Do

Washer is noisy

Washer is uneven

To level the front of the washer, adjust the front leveling 

legs by rotating the individual leg in the proper direction 

for up or down. To level back of washer, lift back of 

machine 4

and set down.

Washer load is

Push the Cycle knob in to stop the washer, open the lid 

unbalanced

and redistribute the load evenly. Close the lid and restart.

Shipping rod is still assembled 

To remove shipping rod from washer, pull yellow tag and 

in unit

attached rod from the bottom right hand side of washer.

Washer is sitting too close 

Pull washer away from the wall; about 4

is needed.

to wall (causes knocking 
during cycle)

(con) PERFORMANCE

Possible Causes

What To Do

Pilling

Result of normal 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, snaps, hooks, sharp

Fasten snaps, hooks, buttons, and zippers.

or excessive wear

buttons, belt buckles,

Remove loose items like pins, objects in pockets

zippers, and sharp objects

and sharp buttons.

left in pockets

Turn knits (which snag easily) inside out.

Undiluted chlorine bleach

Check bleach package instructions for proper amount.

Never add undiluted bleach to wash or allow clothes 

to come in contact with undiluted bleach.

Chemicals like hair bleach

Rinse items that may have chemicals on them before

or dye, permanent wave

washing.

solution

Wrinkling

Improper sorting

Avoid mixing heavy items (like work clothes) with 

light items (like blouses).

Try a fabric softener.

Overloading or

Load your washer so clothes have enough room 

incorrect water level

to move freely.

Incorrect wash and

Match Cycle selection to the type of fabric you are

dry cycles

washing (especially for easy care loads).

Repeated washing in

Wash in warm or cold water.

water that is too hot

Before you call for service…

14

Operating Instructions

Safety Instructions

Customer Service

Troubleshooting T

ips

Summary of Contents for S1070

Page 1: ...8 Pub No 49 9999 2 99 CG S2200 S3200 WBSR1060 WBXR1060 WBXR2060 WCSR2070 WCXR1070 WHSR2070 WJSR2080 WMSR2100 WNSR2100 WNXR2100 WSSR2070 WWSR3130 WWSR4140 Owner s Manual GE Appliances Washers GE Answer Center 800 626 2000 ...

Page 2: ...ce Warranty 15 Service Telephone Numbers Back Cover 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 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 You ll find many...

Page 3: ...machine has completely stopped before opening the lid Do not mix chlorine bleach with ammonia or acids such as vinegar and or rust remover Mixing different chemicals can produce a toxic gas which may cause death Do not wash or dry articles that have been cleaned in washed in soaked in or spotted with combustible or explosive substances such as wax oil paint gasoline degreasers dry cleaning solvent...

Page 4: ...080 WMSR2100 WNSR2100 WNXR2100 and WSSR2070 Load Size 1 HEAVY MEDIUM LIGHT SOIL SOAK PERMANENT PRESS KNITS DELICATES COTTONS REGULAR PERMANENT PRESS HEAVY NORMAL PERMANENT PRESS KNITS DELICATES COTTONS PERM PRESS HEAVY MEDIUM LIGHT SOIL PERMANENT PRESS KNITS DELICATES COTTONS REGULAR PERMANENT PRESS HEAVY POWER WASH MEDIUM LIGHT SOIL SOAK PERMANENT PRESS KNITS DELICATES COTTONS REGULAR PERMANENT P...

Page 5: ...ing with your clothing COTTONS For heavy to lightly soiled cottons household linens work and play clothes REGULAR PERMANENT For easy care and wrinkle resistant items PRESS KNITS Specially designed for normally soiled knits DELICATES For lingerie and delicate fabrics with light to normal soil SOAK For heavily soiled clothes that need to be soaked before washing Once the soak and spin cycle is compl...

Page 6: ...200 S3200 WWSR3130 and WWSR4140 Load Size 1 PREWASH 30 MIN AUTO SOAK 15 MIN AUTO SOAK EXTRA HEAVY HEAVY MEDIUM LIGHT SOIL RINSE ONLY RINSE ONLY WRINKLE FREE COTTON PERMANENT PRESS KNITS SOAK WASH COTTON REGULAR EASY CARE DELICATES DELICATES 30 MIN AUTO SOAK 15 MIN AUTO SOAK EXTRA HEAVY HEAVY MEDIUM LIGHT SOIL WRINKLE FREE COTTON PERMANENT PRESS KNITS SOAK WASH COTTON REGULAR EASY CARE WRINKLE FREE...

Page 7: ...sing Fast spin speed Temperature Select the water temperature for the wash and rinse cycles Always follow fabric manufacturer s care label or instructions when laundering Follow the water temperature guide on the washer lid 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 COTTONS For heavy to lightly ...

Page 8: ...such as vinegar and or rust remover Mixing can produce a toxic gas which may cause death 3 2 1 8 OFF SET Extra Rinse on some models 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 COTTONS cycle Turn the Extra Rinse knob to SET The washer will pause for a few minutes before the Ext...

Page 9: ...It may stain them Add water to dispenser until it reaches the maximum fill line 3 2 1 Do not pour anything into the agitator if the agitator cap or dispenser is removed 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 grasping the top and pushing down on the inside of the cup with your fingers Dispe...

Page 10: ...Washer Load dry items loosely no higher than the top row of holes in the washer tub When loading wet items make sure you set the load water level high enough to allow the items to move freely Water level should just cover the clothes To add items after washer has started push in Cycle knob and submerge additional items next to the agitator Close the lid and pull Cycle knob out to restart Do not wr...

Page 11: ...sher where it will be exposed to the weather Call the GE Answer Center 800 626 2000 for information on how to keep the tub stationary when moving the washer Long Vacations Be sure water supply is shut off at faucets Drain all water from hoses if weather will be below freezing Fabric Care Labels Machine wash cycle Normal Permanent Press wrinkle resistant Gentle delicate Hand wash Do not wash Do not...

Page 12: ...are Turn off the water source and remove the water connection stopped up hoses from the upper back of the washer Use a brush or toothpick to clean the screens in the machine Reconnect the hoses and turn the water back on House water heater is Make sure house water heater is delivering water not set properly at 120 F 140 F 48 C 60 C Water won t drain Drain hose is kinked or Straighten drain hose an...

Page 13: ...thes dryer your clothes clothes may retain more lint 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 fills with water before you load clothes Try a liquid detergent Use warmer water temperature Overloading Load clothes no higher than the top row of holes in th...

Page 14: ... Do Pilling Result of normal 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 snaps hooks sharp Fasten snaps hooks buttons and zippers or excessive wear buttons belt buckles Remove loose items like pins objects in pockets zippers and sharp objects and sharp buttons left in...

Page 15: ...red GE Washer Warranty 15 Customer Service Troubleshooting Tips Operating Instructions Safety Instructions 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 use within the USA In Alaska the warranty excludes ...

Page 16: ... to service their own appliances can have parts or accessories sent directly to their homes VISA MasterCard and Discover cards are accepted Instructions contained in this manual cover procedures to be performed by any user Other servicing generally should be referred to qualified service personnel Caution must be exercised since improper servicing may cause unsafe operation Service Satisfaction If...

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