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Customer Ser

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Tr

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Operating Instr

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Safety Infor

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Troubleshooting Tips 
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 To Do

Washer 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.

Controls are not set

Check controls and 

properly

make sure Cycle knob is

pulled out to 

ON

position.

Lid is open

Close lid and pull Cycle

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 set properly

Check water temperature

is incorrect

control and adjust.

Water supply is turned off

Turn both hot and cold

or improperly connected

faucets fully on and make

sure hoses are connected

to correct faucets.

Water valve screens are

Turn off the water source

stopped up

and remove the water 

connection 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

not set properly

heater is delivering water

at 120°F.–140°F.

(48°C.–60°C.).

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Страница 1: ...WPSF4170 GE Appliances Owner s Manual Part No 175D1807P211 Pub No 49 9946 1 9 97 CG Washers ...

Страница 2: ...ou do 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 your purchase and hope you will continue to rely on us whenever you need quality appliances for your home Important Staple sales slip or cancelled check here Proof of the original purchase date is...

Страница 3: ...e 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 Tip...

Страница 4: ...d 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 of damage or injury by turning on all hot water faucets and allowing them to run for several minutes Do this before using any electrical appliance which is connected to the hot water system This sim...

Страница 5: ...2000 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 Follow details in Installation Instructions Keep the area underneath and around your appliances free of combustible materials such as lint paper rags chemicals etc Close supervision is necessary if ...

Страница 6: ...vents kerosene etc which may ignite or explode Do not add these substances to the wash water Do not use or place these substances around your washer or dryer during operation The laundry process can reduce the flame retardancy of fabrics To avoid such a result carefully follow the garment manufacturer s wash and care instructions To minimize the possibility of electric shock unplug this appliance ...

Страница 7: ...service 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 published user repair instructions that you understand and have the skills to carry out Do not tamper with controls WHEN NOT IN USE REMEMBER Your continued health and safety are important to us Please read a...

Страница 8: ...ARM COLD EXTENDED SPIN EXTRA RINSE FABRIC CARE COLD COLD RESET OPTIONS WARM WARM SOAK WASH COTTON WHITES WASH RINSE OFF ON COTTON COLORS EASY CARE GENTLE WASH GENTLE WASH WRINKLE FREE COTTON NORMAL FAST GENTLE SLOW GENTLE SLOW WOOLENS DELICATES 1 2 3 4 Control Settings Load Size The water level should just cover the clothes Adjust the load size accordingly Loosely load clothes no higher than the t...

Страница 9: ...clothes with a care label that recommends prewashing before wearing AUTO SOAK For heavily soiled clothes Begins with a brief agitation soaks for a specified period of time then moves through the rest of the cycle automatically 3 SensorWash The SensorWash senses the incoming water temperature and adjusts the fill water to obtain a more precise temperature For example in a Cold Wash selection some w...

Страница 10: ...RINSE The washer will pause for a few minutes before the EXTRA RINSE begins Selecting RESET OPTIONS cancels all options that have been selected SIGNAL OPTIONS EXTENDED SPIN EXTRA RINSE RESET OPTIONS Liquid Bleach Dispenser 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 ...

Страница 11: ...too soon Do not use the Fabric Softener Dispenser with AUTO SOAK or EXTRA RINSE Never pour fabric softener directly on clothes It may stain them 3 2 1 11 Customer Service Troubleshooting Tips Operating Instructions Safety Information SPOT SOAK When you open the washer lid and press the SPOT SOAK button you will see a short stream of water Open the washer lid Press the SPOT SOAK button You will see...

Страница 12: ... bleach If necessary loosen build up with a clean soft cloth after soaking Do not use a stiff brush you may roughen the surface of the dispenser Rinse and reassemble dispenser Place dispenser back on the agitator 5 4 3 2 1 Loading and using the washer Always follow fabric manufacturer s care label when laundering Proper Use of Detergent Add detergent before adding clothes so that the detergent can...

Страница 13: ...s containing flammable materials waxes cleaning fluids etc Washer will not start with the lid up Fabric Care Labels Below are Fabric Care Label symbols that affect the clothing you will be putting into the washer WASH LABELS DRY LABELS BLEACH LABELS 13 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...

Страница 14: ...cloth Try not to hit surface with sharp objects Moving and Storage Ask the service technician to remove water from drain pump and hoses Do not store the washer 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...

Страница 15: ...ycle 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 set properly Check water temperature is incorrect control and adjust Water supply is turned off Turn both hot and cold or improperly connected faucets fully on and make sure hoses are connected to co...

Страница 16: ...correctly inserted in 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 turn the water water source off after each use Check condition of the fill hoses they may need replacement after 5 years Washer is noisy Washer is uneven Make sure washer is level...

Страница 17: ...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 tub Make sure load size selector matches clothes load size Incorrect use of fabric Check fabric softener softener package for instructions and follow directions for using dispenser Colored spots Incorrect use of fabric Check fabric softener softener packag...

Страница 18: ...er 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 holes tears rips Pins snaps hooks sharp Fasten snaps hooks or excessive wear buttons belt buckles buttons and zippers zippers and sharp objects Remove loose items like left in pockets pins objects in ...

Страница 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 is delivering water at 120 F 140 F 48 C 60 C Washer is overloaded Select load size to match clothes load Detergent is not Add detergent as wash dissolving basket fills with water before you load clo...

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

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

Страница 22: ...Safety Information Operating Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Customer Service Notes 22 ...

Страница 23: ...he 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 will also replace the washer lid or cover if they should rust under normal operating conditions During this five year limited warranty you will be responsible for any labor or in home service costs Ten Years The transmission and washer tub if...

Страница 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 should be referred to qualified service personnel Caution must be exercised since improper servicing may cause unsafe operation Parts and Accessories 800 626 2002 If you are not satisfied with the s...

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