GE Appliances WPSF4170, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ...GEAppliances WPSF4170 _ PartNo 175D1807P211 Pub No 49 9946 I 997 ...

Page 2: ...ce these values each time you 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 parr of ours for a long time tO come We thank you for bu ing GE We appreciate your purchase and hope you will continue to rely on us whenever you need quails appliances for your home Proof of the original purchase date is needed to obtain service ...

Page 3: ...ly Just a little preventive care on your pmt cmasave you a great deal of time and money over the life of your washer ReviewtheSectionon Troubleshooting tips 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 If You NeedService If you do need service you can relax knowing help is only a phone call av_ ay...

Page 4: ...ater 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 twovceeks or more prevent the possibility of damage or injury by aiming 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 wi...

Page 5: ...ere itwill 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 YOUR LA UNDRY AREA m Keep the area underneath and around your appliances free of combustible materials such as lint paper rags chemicals etc I Close supervision is necessary if this appliance is used...

Page 6: ...ene 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 mantffacturer s wash and care instructions 1 To minimize the possibility of electric shock unplug this appliance from the...

Page 7: ...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 publ shed user repair instructions that you understand and have the skills to carry out Do not tamper with conlxols REMEMBER Your continued health and safety are important to us Please read and follow this Safety Information carefull...

Page 8: ...Vd EXTENDCO m_sz COU COl O COLD COLD WARM SPIN RINSE LIGHT SOtL L_ _ _SET NOmAL OPTIONS 3O MIN AUTOSOAK WMIN e AUTOSOAK ControlSettings Load Size The _ ater level should just cover the clothes Adjust the load size accordingly Loosely oad clothes no higher than the top row of holes in the washer tub FabricCare Select the water temperature for the wash and rinse cycles Always follow fabric manufactu...

Page 9: ...washing before wearing AUTOSOAKForheavily soiled clothes Begins witha briefagitation soaks fora specified period oftime thenmoves through therestof thecycleautomatically SensorWash The SensorWash senses the incomingwater temperature and adjuststhe fill water to obtaina moreprecise temperature For example in a Cold Wash selection some warm water may be added to reach a temperature needed to dissotv...

Page 10: ...This option provides a second deep cold rinse in the COTTONSREGULAR and PERMANENT PRESScycles Select EXTRARINSE The washer will pause for a few minutes Before the EXTRARINSEbegms Selecting RESET OP77ONS cancels all options that have been selected 10 LiquidBleach Dispenser The dispenser dilutes liquid chlorine bleach before it reaches into your wash load Check clotlfing care labels for special inst...

Page 11: ...l causethe ro embioo i egg _ Do na_usa _aFaoria Sofie_e_ aL_AUTO OAKa_ k21ffBARINSE me_ pour fabricsofteaa_directlyofi clothes it may_fO them p SPOTSOAK When you open the washer lid and press the SPOTSOAK button you will see a short stream of water Open the washer lid _ Press the SPOTSOAK button You will see a short stream of water Dampen your soiled garment with the SPOTSOAK option and rub your f...

Page 12: ...oent m I cup 240 ml bleach B f necessary loosen build up with a clean soft cloth after soaking Do not use a stiffbrush you may roughen the surface of the dispenser _ Rinse and reassemble dispenser Place dispenser back on the agitator Loadingand using the washer Always follow fabric manufacturer s care label when laundering SortingWashLoads Colors Soil 12 Proper Useof Detergent Add detergent before...

Page 13: ...sely n higher th m 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 sta ted push in Cycle knob and submerge additional items next to the agitator Close the lid and pull Cycle knob out to restart etv a _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 3 ...

Page 14: ...h dampened with liquid detergent then rinse Do not use harsh or gTitty cleaners Fill Hoses Hoses connecting washer to faucet should be replaced every 5 years Lint Filter The lin fiher 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 hit surface with sharp objects Moving and Storage Ask the service...

Page 15: ...er fuse is Check house circuit laJpped blown breakers fuses Replace fusesor reset breaker Washer should have separate outleL Control is not set properly Check water temperature control and adjust Water supply is turned off or improperly connected Turn both hot and cold faucets fully on and make sure hoses are connected to correct faucets _rater valve screens are stopped up Turn offthe water source...

Page 16: ...red to drain facifity Household drain may be dogged Check household plumbing You may need to call a plumber Constant water pressure to the fill hoses at the water source Tighten hoses at the faucets and turn the water off after each use Check Condition of the fill hoses they may need replacement after5 ears Washer is uneven Make sure washer is level and firm m the floor Washer load is Push the Cyc...

Page 17: ...ater 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 softener Incorrect use of fabric softener Check fabric softener package for instructions and follow directions for using dispenser Check fabric softener package for instructions and follow directions for using dispenser Pretr...

Page 18: ... soft water Pins snaps hooks sharp buttons belt buckles tippers and sharp objects left in pockets Undiluted chlorine bleach Wash in warm or cold water with plenty of detergent Switch to a lower sudsing detergent brand and follow instructions on package Try less detergent Faste n snaps hooks buttons and zippers Remove loose items like pins objects in pockets and sharp buttons Turn knits which snag ...

Page 19: ...with larger loads Hard water Use a water conditioner like Calgon brand or install a water softener Water is not hot enough Washer is overloaded Make sure water heater is delivering water at 120 F 140 F 48oc 5ooc Select load size to match clothes load Detergent is not Dye transfer Add detergent as wash basket fills with water before you load clothes Sort clothes by color If fabric label states wash...

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Page 23: ...washer tub if any of these parts should fail due to a defect in materials or workmanship During this ten year limited warranty you will be responsible for any labor or in home service costs The washerbaske_ if it should fail due to a defect in materials or workmanship During this lifetime limited warranty you will be responsible for any labor or in home service costs N Service trips to your home t...

Page 24: ...6 2002 Individuals qualified to service their own appliances can have parts or accessories sent directly to their homes VISA MasterCard and Discover cards are accepted Instructionscontained in this manual coverprocedures to be performed by any user Otherservicing generally shouldbe referred to qualified service personnel Cautionmust be exercised since improper servicing may cause unsafe operation ...