GEAppliances WCSE6270 User manual

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WCSE6270

WKSE6280

WNSE6280

WSSE6280

WWSE6260

EWA3000

Owner’s Manual

Washers

175D1807P391 49-90128 01-02 JR

Safety Instructions . . . . . . . .2, 3

Operating Instructions

Control Panel . . . . . . . . . . . .4, 5

Control Settings . . . . . . . . . .6, 7

Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8, 9

Loading and Using

the Washer . . . . . . . . . . . . 10, 11

Troubleshooting Tips . . . .12–14

Consumer Support

Consumer Support . .Back Cover

Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

Write the model and serial

numbers here:

Model # ______________

Serial # ______________

You can find them in the

upper right corner on the

back of your washer.

■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.

WATER HEATER SAFETY

Under certain conditions hydrogen gas may be produced 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 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

This washer must be properly installed and located in accordance with the Installation Instructions

before it is used. If you did not receive an Installation Instructions sheet, you can receive one by visiting

GEAppliances.com, or by calling

800.GE.CARES (800.432.2737).

■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 play on, with, or inside this or

any other appliance.

YOUR LAUNDRY AREA

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS.

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.

For your safety, the information in this manual must be followed to minimize the risk of fire,

explosion, electric shock, or to prevent property damage, personal injury, or loss of life.

WARNING!

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■Never reach into washer while it is moving.

Wait until the 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 solvents, 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 from the power supply

or disconnect the washer at the household

distribution panel by removing the fuse or

switching off the circuit breaker before

attempting any maintenance or cleaning.

NOTE:

Turning the Cycle Selector knob to

an off position, or pressing PAUSE does

NOT

disconnect the appliance from the

power supply.

■Never attempt to operate this appliance if

it is damaged, malfunctioning, partially

disassembled, or has missing or broken parts,

including a damaged cord or plug.

WHEN USING THE WASHER

■Turn 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 should be

replaced every 5 years.

■Before discarding a washer, or removing

it from 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

READ AND FOLLOW THIS SAFETY INFORMATION CAREFULLY.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

Use this

appliance

only for its

intended

purpose as

described in

this Owner’s

Manual.

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Operating Instructions Safety InstructionsConsumer Support Troubleshooting Tips

Quick Start Guide

• Add detergent

• Add diluted fabric

softener (on models

with a fabric

softener dispenser)

• Add clothes • Select load size and

other wash options

• Select wash cycle

• Close lid

• Push

START

NOTE:

When making a selection with any knob, simply point the knob anywhere within the shaded range for that setting.

About the washer control panel.

Model WCSE6270

Model WSSE6280

Model WWSE6260

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Model WNSE6280

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Model EWA3000

Model WKSE6280

Color Logic

Select the correct

TEMPERATURE

setting. Match the particular color below the words

with the same color on the

WASH/SPIN SPEED

setting. Next, match the color again

with the same color on the Cycle Selector knob.

Example: Washing a load of medium soiled cotton towels and sheets.

Choose the

LOAD SIZE.

Choose the

TEMPERATURE

setting—

for this load it would be the

HOT COLD

(which is a particular color)

Choose the

WASH/SPIN SPEED

setting

that matches that color—for this load it

would be the

NORMAL FAST.

Turn the Cycle Selector knob to the area that has the same color as the

TEMPERATURE

and

WASH/SPIN SPEED

settings you have chosen—for this load it

would be the

COTTONS

area. Turn the knob to the

MEDIUM

setting.

Load Size

Loosely load clothes no higher than the top row of holes in the washer tub.

The water level should just cover the clothes. Adjust the load size accordingly.

Custom Care Wash/Spin Speeds

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 the

speed of both the agitator and the basket.

Wash Speeds

With Normal Speed, the agitator will move at a high speed for the first

few minutes, then it slows down to a moderate speed. This gets your clothes

clean while reducing wear on your clothing. Use for cottons, denims and

play clothes.

With Gentle Speed, the agitator moves slower. Use for delicate and

knit items.

With Handwash, the agitator will move slowly and will pause for periods to

allow the clothes to soak. Use for items labeled handwash.

With Casuals, the agitator will agitate and then pause to soak your clothes.

It provides a gentler way to wash your wrinkle-free and permanent press items

and knits.

Spin Speeds

The Fast spin speed is for normal items. Use it to remove more water from

your clothes to allow them to dry faster in the dryer.

The Slow spin speed is for delicate items like sweaters and lingerie. When

using Slow spin speed, clothes will be less dry than when using 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.

About the washer control settings.

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Wash Cycle

The wash cycle controls the length of the washing process. The knob can be turned in either

direction. Turning the Cycle Selector knob after starting a cycle will stop the washer and reset

the cycle to the new selection. Press START to begin the new cycle selection.

The Cycle Indicator Lights show what stage the washer is in. The wash time is the length of the

wash agitation. The 6 MIN light will remain lit during drain and spin. When the Selector knob

is set to a new cycle the Indicator Lights will flash momentarily, showing what stages the cycle

will go through. On models without an

AUTO SOAK

option, the

SOAK

light will not light up.

The chart below will help you match the wash cycle setting with your clothing.

COTTONS For heavy to lightly soiled cottons, household linens, work and play clothes.

EASY CARE For wrinkle-free and permanent press items, and knits.

HANDWASH For items labeled handwashable with light soils. Provides period of agitation and soak during

wash and rinse.

CASUALS For wrinkle-free and permanent press items, and knits. The HEAVY cycle has three agitate/pause cycles to

clean your heavily soiled items. The MEDIUM cycle has two agitate/pause cycles.

DELICATES For lingerie and special-care fabrics with light to normal soil.

QUICK RINSE For quickly rinsing chlorine, perspiration, stains, etc., out of clothes.

15 MIN/30 MIN For very soiled clothes. Begins with a brief agitation, soaks for a specified period of time, then moves

AUTO SOAK through the rest of the cycle automatically.

STAIN WASH For heavily soiled or stained items. A heavy duty wash cycle with extra agitation and soak periods.

START

Press START to begin the cycle. Pressing START again or raising the lid will PAUSE the cycle

and the Cycle indicator light will blink.

REMEMBER: When

choosing the cycle, the

Cycle Selector knob can

be pointed anywhere

within the shaded range

for the cycle setting.

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PerfecTemp

Operating Instructions Safety InstructionsConsumer Support Troubleshooting Tips

About washer features.

PerfecTemp (on some models)

PerfecTemp senses the incoming water temperature and adjusts the fill water to obtain

a more precise temperature range for all three wash temperatures.

You may select cold,

warm or hot. For example, in a Cold Wash selection, some warm water may be added

to reach a temperature needed to better dissolve detergents.

Often, detergents are not

completely dissolved in very cold water, especially in cooler climates.

NOTE: PerfecTemp

will not adjust the fill on

WARM WASH

unless the washer lid is

closed.

Be sure to start the washer after the lid is closed.

(appearance and features may vary)

Spot Spray (on some models)

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 the

SPOT SPRAY

option and rub your favorite

pretreatment product into soiled area.

NOTE:

The

SPOT SPRAY

option will not work if

■

the washer lid is down

■

the washer tub is filling

■

the water has already reached the level you selected.

SPOT SPRAY

AutoTemp (on some models)

AutoTemp

senses the incoming water temperature and adjusts the cold water

temperature to ensure that the incoming cold water is warm enough to dissolve

the detergent.

Often, detergents are not completely dissolved in very cold water,

especially in cooler climates.

AutoTemp

Auto Soak (on some models)

This option provides the flexibility to add a short agitation and a soaking period to

the beginning of any selected wash cycle.

2nd Rinse Option (on some models)

When you use extra detergent or bleach to clean heavily soiled clothes, you may want

to use the 2nd Rinse option. It provides a second deep cold rinse.

Extended Spin Option (on some models)

Use this option to extract more water from your clothes. Clothes will be drier when

this option is selected, and will dry more quickly in your dryer.

Signal Off Option (on some models)

Some models have a signal that will sound at the end of the cycle. Use this option to

turn off the signal.

Separate for cleaning.

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 instructions on the bottle.

■

Never pour undiluted liquid chlorine bleach directly onto clothes or into the wash basket.

■

Do not pour powdered bleach into bleach dispenser.

Before starting the washer, pour measured amount of bleach directly into

bleach dispenser. Avoid splashing or over-filling dispenser. If you prefer to

use powdered bleach, add it into the wash basket with your detergent.

■

Do not mix chlorine bleach with ammonia or acids such as vinegar and/or rust remover.

Mixing can produce a toxic gas which may cause death.

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Cleaning the Fabric Softener Dispenser

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. 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 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.

The Agitator Cap or Fabric Softener Dispenser

The agitator cap

fits into the top of the

agitator. If it accidentally comes off,

simply put it back on.

The fabric softener dispenser

automatically

releases liquid fabric softener at the

proper time during the cycle.

Do not stop the washer during the first spin.

This will cause the dispenser to empty

too soon.

To use, follow these steps:

Make sure dispenser is securely

attached to agitator.

Use only liquid fabric softener.

Pour into dispenser, using amount

recommended on package.

Never pour fabric softener directly on

clothes. It may stain them.

Add water to dispenser until it

reaches the maximum fill line.

Do not pour anything into the agitator if

the agitator cap or dispenser is removed.

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Loading and using the washer.

Always follow fabric manufacturer’s care label when laundering.

Sort by color (whites, lights, colors), soil level,

fabric type (sturdy cottons, easy care, delicates),

and whether the fabric produces lint (terry

cloth, chenille), or collects lint (velveteen,

corduroy).

Sorting Wash Loads

Add detergent and start the washer before

adding clothes so that the detergent can

work effectively. Using too little or too much

detergent is a common cause of laundry

problems.

You can use less detergent if you have soft water,

a smaller load, or a lightly soiled load.

Proper Use of Detergent

Load dry items loosely, no higher than the top

row of holes in the washer basket. 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, lift the lid and

submerge additional items next to the agitator.

■

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.

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