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Operating Instructions

Safety Instructions

Consumer Support

Tr

oubleshooting T

ips

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

(11 cm) and set down.

Washer load is

Press START to pause the washer, open the lid and 

unbalanced

redistribute the load evenly. Close the lid and press 
START again.

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

(11 cm) 

to wall (causes knocking 

is needed.

during cycle)

PerfecTemp Plus

feature  

This is normal. 

PerfecTemp Plus

(on some models) turns 

(on some models) is being used 

water valves off and on to adjust water temperature.

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.

WATER (cont.)

Possible Causes

What To Do

Water spraying during

Washer in spin cycle

Spray rinse during a spin cycle is normal.

spin cycle

Washer did not fill 

Extremely low water pressure 

Press the START button again.

Inlet hoses are kinked

Straighten hoses.

Water valve screens are

Turn off the water source and disconnect water fill 

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.

Water fills and drains

Drain stand pipe is too low

Drain stand pipe must be above 30

(76.2 cm).

at the same time

to chosen level
(PerfecTemp Plus 
and START lights
are flashing)

Before you call for service…

Summary of Contents for S2100

Page 1: ...gs for model S8000 8 13 Features 13 14 Loading and Using the Washer 15 16 Troubleshooting Tips Before You Call For Service 17 20 Consumer Support Consumer Support Back Cover Warranty 23 Write the model and serial numbers here Model __________________ Serial __________________ You can find them in the upper right corner on the back of your washer As an ENERGY STAR partner GE has determined that thi...

Page 2: ... simple procedure will allow any built up hydrogen gas to escape Since the gas is flammable do not smoke or use an open flame or appliance during this process PROPER INSTALLATION Keep the area underneath and around your appliances free of combustible materials such as lint paper rags chemicals etc Close supervision is necessary if this appliance is used by or near children Do not allow children to...

Page 3: ...egar 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 solvents kerosene etc These substances give off vapors that may ignite or explode Do not add these substances to the wash...

Page 4: ... on models with a fabric softener dispenser Add clothes Select load size and other wash options Select wash cycle Close lid Pull knob You can locate your model number on the back of your washer About the washer control panel for models S2100 and S3700 Quick Start Guide ...

Page 5: ...ss items and knits The HEAVY cycle has 3 agitate pause PULSED SLOW cycles to clean your heavily soiled items The MEDIUM cycle has 2 agitate pause cycles Stain Assist For adding a short agitation and a soaking period to the beginning of the CASUALS cycle DELICATES For lingerie and special care fabrics with light to normal soil GENTLE SLOW PREWASH For removing surface dirt from heavily soiled clothe...

Page 6: ...oosely 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 Temperature Select the water temperature for the wash and rinse cycles Always follow fabric manufacturer s care label or instructions when laundering 2nd Rinse Option on some models When you use extra detergent or bleach to clean heavily soiled...

Page 7: ...lightly soiled cottons household linens work and play clothes NORMAL FAST EASY CARE For wrinkle free and permanent press items and knits GENTLE FAST CASUALS For wrinkle free and permanent press items and knits The HEAVY cycle has 3 agitate pause PULSED SLOW cycles to clean your heavily soiled items The MEDIUM cycle has 2 agitate pause cycles Stain Assist For adding a short agitation and a soaking ...

Page 8: ...els with a fabric softener dispenser Add clothes Select wash cycle Check load size setting Close lid Push START Your new washer offers the convenience of starting your wash loads with our easy ONE TOUCH cycles Make one simple selection and your LOAD SIZE SOIL LEVEL WASH RINSE TEMPERATURE and WASH SPIN SPEED are automatically set Then all you have to do is press START Easy ONE TOUCH Cycles ...

Page 9: ...household linens work and play clothes For non colorfast cottons and blends and items that are labeled cold wash by the fabric manufacturer For knits wrinkle free and permanent press items For lingerie and items labeled hand washable with light soils Provides periods of agitation and soak during wash and rinse For wrinkle free and permanent press items and knits Provides agitate pause cycles to cl...

Page 10: ...hree minutes of agitation is followed by up to 24 hours of soaking To soak less than 24 hours press the DRAIN SPIN pad or choose a wash cycle QUICK RINSE on some models Use this feature to quickly rinse chlorine perspiration stains etc out of clothes The washer fills with water agitates for three minutes drains and spins You may change the automatic settings if desired HANG DRY on some models If y...

Page 11: ...ED or SPIN SPEED to fit your needs Select any OPTIONS you want Press and hold the CUSTOM 1 or CUSTOM 2 pad until the washer beeps to store your selection To recall your stored combination Press the CUSTOM 1 or CUSTOM 2 pad then press START NOTE DELAY 1 8 HRS cannot be used in CUSTOM 1 and CUSTOM 2 settings To reprogram the custom settings Repeat steps 1 4 above 4 3 2 1 DRAIN SPIN DRAIN SPIN any cy...

Page 12: ...of time it takes to fill your washer and adjusts the total time accordingly NOTE If PRESOAK is selected and a follow up wash cycle is not chosen 2 dashes will come up in the display Spot Spray Provides a short spray of water to allow you to dampen clothing when you pretreat stains Open the washer lid Press the SPOT SPRAY button You will see a short stream of water Dampen your soiled garment with t...

Page 13: ...enses the wash load distribution for an even spin Models with Auto Balance have an indicator light that tells you when the feature is active About other features PerfecTemp Plus PerfecTemp Plus senses the incoming water temperature and adjusts the temperature of the fill water The lid must be closed for PerfecTemp Plus to work If your water is too cold detergent will not dissolve effectively and c...

Page 14: ...the top and pushing down on the inside of the cup with your fingers Dispenser cup will pop free from the cover To clean the dispenser soak both the dispenser cup and the dispenser cover in the following solution 1 US gallon 3 8 liters warm water 1 4 cup 60 ml heavy duty liquid detergent 1 cup 240 ml bleach If necessary loosen buildup with a clean soft cloth after soaking Do not use a stiff brush y...

Page 15: ...ld 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 wrap long items like sheets or pants around the agitator Do not wash fabrics containing flammable materials waxes cleaning fluids etc Agitation will not start with the lid up Sort by color whites lights colors ...

Page 16: ...on visit ge com or call 800 GE CARES 800 432 2737 Do not store the washer where it will be exposed to the weather 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 wring Water temperature Hot 50 C 120 F War...

Page 17: ...hes 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 the washer basket Make sure lo...

Page 18: ...h water covering all of the clothes 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 OPERATION Possible Causes What To Do Washer pauses during The HAND WASH or CASUALS This is normal The washer alternates between agitate wash cycle cycle was chosen and soak d...

Page 19: ...lightly soiled load Water temperature Cooler water temperatures New laundry detergents have been formulated to work seems incorrect provide improved energy with cooler water temperatures without affecting wash efficiency performance Control is not set properly Check water temperature control and adjust Water supply is turned off Turn both hot and cold faucets fully on and make sure or improperly c...

Page 20: ... off and on to adjust water temperature 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 WATER c...

Page 21: ...Consumer Support Troubleshooting Tips Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Notes 21 ...

Page 22: ...22 Notes Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Consumer Support Troubleshooting Tips ...

Page 23: ...ial damages This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state To know what your legal rights are consult your local or state consumer affairs office or your state s Attorney General Warrantor General Electric Company Louisville KY 40225 Service trips to your home to teach you how to use the product Improper installation delivery or main...

Page 24: ...arn about special discounts that are available while your warranty is still in effect You can purchase it on line anytime or call 800 626 2224 during normal business hours GE Consumer Home Services will still be there after your warranty expires Parts and Accessories ge com Individuals qualified to service their own appliances can have parts or accessories sent directly to their homes VISA MasterC...

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