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Operating Instr

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Safety Infor

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GE & You, 
A Service 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 any GE appliance owner and they will
tell you we stand behind our products with
unmatched quality service. However, did
you know that most questions result from
simple problems that you can easily fix
yourself in just a few minutes? This 
Owner’s Manual can tell you how.

You’ll find many answers to
common problems here. 
If you review our chart of
Troubleshooting Tips first, 
you may not need to call for
service at all.  

Review the section on
Troubleshooting Tips 

If you do need service, you can
relax knowing help is only a
phone call away. A list of toll-free
customer service numbers is
included in the back section. 
Or you can always call the 
GE Answer Center

®

at

800.626.2000, 24 hours a day, 
7 days a week.

If you need service

Safety Information

 . . . . . . .4–7

Operating Instructions

Control Panel  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Control Settings  . . . . . . . . . . .8, 9
Washer Features  . . . . . . . .10–12
Loading and Using 
the Washer  . . . . . . . . . . . .13, 14

Troubleshooting Tips

Before You 
Call For Service  . . . . . . . . .15–19

Customer Service

Warranty Information  . . . . . . .23
Customer 
Service Numbers  . . . .Back Cover

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Summary of Contents for WNSR3090

Page 1: ...WNSR3090 WPSR3090 GE Appliances GE Answer Center 800 626 2000 Owner s Manual Part No 175D1807P220 1 Pub No 49 9951 1 9 97 CG Washers...

Page 2: ...o the laundry That s important because your new washer will be part of your family for many years And we hope you will be part of ours for a long time to come We thank you for buying GE We appreciate...

Page 3: ...This Owner s Manual can tell you how You ll find many answers to common problems here If you review our chart of Troubleshooting Tips first you may not need to call for service at all Review the sect...

Page 4: ...in a water heater that has not been used for two weeks or more Hydrogen gas can be explosive under these circumstances If the hot water has not been used for two weeks or more prevent the possibility...

Page 5: ...000 PROPER INSTALLATION 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...

Page 6: ...place these substances around your washer or dryer during operation Do not add gasoline dry cleaning solvents or other flammable or explosive substances to the wash water These substances give off vap...

Page 7: ...ervice remove the washer lid to prevent children from hiding inside Do not attempt to repair or replace any part of this appliance unless specifically recommended in this Owner s Manual or in publishe...

Page 8: ...top row of holes in the washer tub Wash Spin Speed The agitator moves clothes around for a cleaner wash the basket spins later in the cycle to release water from the load The Wash Spin Speed dial sets...

Page 9: ...OTTONS REGULAR For heavy to lightly soiled cottons household linens work and play clothes PERMANENT PRESS For easy care and wrinkle resistant items KNITS Specially designed for normal soil knits DELIC...

Page 10: ...The dispenser dilutes liquid chlorine bleach before it reaches into your wash load Check clothing care labels for special instructions Measure liquid bleach carefully following instructions on the bot...

Page 11: ...enser 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 P...

Page 12: ...r by grasping the top and pushing down on the inside of the cup with your fingers Dispenser cup will pop free from the cover To clean dispenser soak both the dispenser cup and the dispenser cover in t...

Page 13: ...the 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 Wate...

Page 14: ...aced every 5 years Lint Filter The lint filter is located under the agitator It is self cleaning and requires no maintenance Exterior Immediately wipe off any spills Wipe with damp cloth Try not to hi...

Page 15: ...cle knob out to ON position Circuit breaker fuse is Check house circuit tripped blown breakers fuses Replace fuses or reset breaker Washer should have separate outlet Water temperature Control is not...

Page 16: ...and secured to drain facility Household drain may Check household be clogged plumbing You may need to call a plumber Constant water pressure Tighten hoses at the to the fill hoses at the faucets and...

Page 17: ...ou load clothes Try a liquid detergent Use warmer water temperature Overloading Load clothes no higher than the top row of holes in the washer tub Make sure load size selector matches clothes load siz...

Page 18: ...r water that is too hot with plenty of detergent Too many suds Type of detergent Switch to a lower sudsing detergent brand and follow instructions on package Very soft water Try less detergent Snags h...

Page 19: ...enough detergent Use more detergent clothes especially with larger loads Hard water Use a water conditioner like Calgon brand or install a water softener Water is not hot enough Make sure water heater...

Page 20: ...Safety Information Operating Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Customer Service 20 Notes...

Page 21: ...21 Customer Service Troubleshooting Tips Operating Instructions Safety Information...

Page 22: ...abor or in home service costs Five Years The suspension rod and spring assembly if any of these From the date of the parts should fail due to a defect in materials or original purchase workmanship GE...

Page 23: ...spension rod and spring assembly From the date of the if any of these parts should fail due to a defect in original purchase materials or workmanship GE will also replace the washer lid or cover if th...

Page 24: ...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...

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