GE WXR104OT, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ...s on Your Washer Other Washer Features Preparing to Wash Care of Product Specialized Fabric Guide Stain Removal Guide Removing Specific Stains If Something Goes Wrung Before You Call For Service GE Service Numbers Warran Back Cover GE Answer Center 800 626 2000 GE Appliances ...

Page 2: ...mber Serial number Date of purchase Helpus helpyou 800 626 2000 2 Before you callfor service there are a few thingsyou can do to help usserveyou better Read this manua Itcontains instructionsto help you useand maintainyour washerproperly Save time and money Check the section titled If SomethingGoes Wrong before calling This sectionwasdesigned to solve common problems you might encounter Ifyou do n...

Page 3: ...ed Glearfie room building or A WaterMeaterSafe U der certainconditions hydrogen gasmaybe produced in awaterheaterthathasnot been usedfor twoweeksor more ROGEN GAS N BE EWLOSWE UNDERTHESE CIRCUMSTANCES areaofalloccupants 4 Immediatelycallyour gas supplierfrom a neighbor s phone Follow the gas supplier s instructions 5 E you cannot reachyour gas supplier callthefire department If the hot waterhasnot...

Page 4: ...ons Turn off waterfaucetswhen the washeris not in use to relieve pressureon hoses and valvesand to minimize leakage if a hose or valveshould break or rupture Do not repairor replace any part of the appliance or attempt anyservicingunlessspecifically recommended in thisOwner s Manualor in published user repair instructionsthatyou understand and have the skills to carryout men disconnecting this app...

Page 5: ...hese substancesto thewashwater Do not use thesesubstances around your washerand or dryerduring operation The laundryprocess can reduce the flame retardancyof fabrics To avoid such a result the garmentmanufacturer scare instructionsshould be followed verycarefully Do not mix chlorine bleach with ammonia or acidssuch asvinegar and or rustremover Mixing can produce a toxic gaswhich may cause death Ne...

Page 6: ... settingthewater Pushin the Cycle knob and select the desired level For the bestresults selecta sizeappropri cycle wash temperature See the above Cycle atefor the load you are washing Descriptionsand the WashTemperature Guide to the right Alwaysfollow FabricManufacturer s Care Label or instructionswhen laundering 6 ...

Page 7: ...S REGUMR COLD WARM WASH WARM WASH T HOTWASH Use thischartasa generalguide I CvcleNash TemperatureGuide 1 A Stafling Add detergent Add clothes and close lid wash temperature Pullout theCycleknob to start washer II II I 4 nt press warm permanent press warm or cottons regular cold Warm wateris 8pproximatelv SO E to 1104E hand cotiotiable Seenextpagefor othe washerfeatures 7 ...

Page 8: ...thesesteps 1 Makesuredispenserissecurely attachedto agitator 2 Pour liquid fabric softener 3 into dispenser usingamount recommended on package Add waterto dispenseruntilit reachesthe maximumfill line NOTE Do not stop the washer during the first spin This will cause the dispenser to empty too soon Never pour fabric softener directly on clothes It will cave spots on clothes Oniy use dispenser for li...

Page 9: ...3 4 5 To cleandispenser soakboth the dispensercup and the dispenser coverin thefollowingsolution 1 US gallon 3 8 I ters warm water 1 4cup 60ml heay du liquid detergent 1 cup 240 ml bleach If necessary loosen build up witha clean soft cloth aftersoak ing Do not use a stiffbrush you mayroughen the surfaceof the dispenser Rinse and reassembledispenser Place dispenserback on the agitator Separatefor c...

Page 10: ...ille Lights Lintcollectors velveteenand Darks corduroy Separate by fabric type Cottons and linens PermanentDresscottonsand Sortby soil Light Medium blends Heavy IVo t col fastfatic may bleed orfade Yoti Syntheticand poly knits individual color Delicates Alwaysadd detergentbefore adding clothes so thatthe deter gent canworkeffectively Usingthe correct amount of detergentisone of the most importantt...

Page 11: ...luids etc in your washe Leavethe lid open afterwashing to allowmoistureto evaporate The washbasketispracticallycarefree Ifyou wantto clean the basketuse a clean soft cloth dampened with liquid detergent then rinse Do not use harshor grittycleaners To rinse f Choose the largestload size 2 Turn the Cycleknob to any tinsesetting 3 Startwasher Fill Hoses Hoses connectingwash er to faucetshould everyfi...

Page 12: ...fore washingcheck pillowsfor weakseamsor holes and mend Let thewasherfillwithwaterand add detergent Letthewdsher agitatefor severalminutesand thenadd pillowsin pairs This willkeep the load balanced Use the largestload wdter level available Bltiets Let thewasherfill withwater add detergent allowdetergentto dissolve thenadd blanket Washonly one blanketata time Electic Bl ets Sewa strongpiece of clot...

Page 13: ...sensoils Thenpushin the Cycleknob to stoptie washer keeplid closed andallowto soak Don t leaveyourlaundry soakingin thewasherlongerthan afewhours Mter thesoakperiod pullout theCycleknob to com pletethecycle detergentor apastemade of waterand powdered detergent or soap Forbestresults wait 1 2 hour before washing To remove stainson whiteor bleachable fabrics trysoakingthe stainedareain a containerfo...

Page 14: ...emperature Washsynthetics often Stain White and Bleachable Fabrics Other WashableFabrics Rubwithiceor immerse inverycold water Sameaswhiteand bleachable Usedull toolto carefil smapeof as much fabrics adhesiveor m possibk Rub the stainwith undiluted liquid detergent Rinsewell thenwashasusual Apply undiluted liquid detergent Rinse Sameaswhiteand bleachable If stainremains use the BleachSolution fabr...

Page 15: ...ch non chlorine bleach launder Solution launder Severescorch stainscan Old mildewcannotbe removed seldom be removed Scorch can seldombe removed Freshstains Placestainface down on an Sameaswhiteand bleachable absorbenttoweland usea spraycleaner fabricsexcept launderusing Rinsewell thenwashasusual Old stains nonwhlorine bleach Use the BleachSolution launder Soakstainin cool water If stainremains Spo...

Page 16: ...r y connected makesurehosesareconnected to correct faucets Water dW screens are Turn off thewatersource and remove the stopped up waterconnectionhosesfrom theupperback of thewasher Usea brushor toothpickto cleanthescreensin themachine Reconnect the hosesand turnthewaterbackon House water heater isnotset Makesurehouse vater heaterisdelivering properly waterat 120 F 1500F 48 C 650C Drain hoseisMed o...

Page 17: ...the cycle selectedmatchesthe load you arewashing Thisisnormal forsomefabrics Incorrect sorting c Separatelintproducersfrom lintcollectors Washing toolong Washsmallloads for a shortertimethan largerloads Detergent notdissoltig s Forbestperformance alwaysadd detergent before adding clothes If you use powdered detergent pre dissolvedetergentin hot waterbefore adding to washer Trya liquid detergent Us...

Page 18: ...uttons beltbuc es zippers andsharp objects Remove loose itemslikepins objectsin pocketsand sharpbuttons Turn knits whichsnageasily insideout UnMutedcMorine bleach c Check bleach packageinstructionsfor proper amount Neveradd undiluted bleach to washor allowclothesto come in contactwith undilutedbleach Smd tears orholes Repairtears andholesbeforewashing present beforewash emic We hairbleach Rinseite...

Page 19: ...hs etc Washer isowrloaded MakesureLoad SizeSelectormatches load size Soaktimeistooshort Soakatleast30 minutes Soaking with too fitdedetergent Use moredetergent especially with heavy soil Detergent isnotdissolving Add detergent aswashbasket fillswith water beforeyouloadclothes Torestore Grayed othes Putclothes throughawashcycleusinghot tryoneof thefo owing water Checkthegarment s rnanufdcturing car...

Page 20: ...occasionally To removespotsspreadstainareaoverapan L of boiling waterand squeezelemonjuice through the stain kcorrect useof fabticsoftener Checkfabric softenerpackdge for instructions see FabricSoftener Dispensersection To remove s otsdam en the spots and rubwit undilut dliquid detergent Rewash usingchlorine bleach if itissafe for the fabric T e of detergent Switchto a lowersudsingdetergentbrand a...

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Page 23: ...asterCardand Discovercards areaccepted Careandcleaninginstructions con tainedinthismanualcoverproce durestobe performedbyanyuser Otherseficiug genera yshotid be referredto qufified setice person nel Cautionmustbe exercked sinceimproperservicing maycause unsafeoperation We re proud of our serviceand Finallyif your problem isstill wantyou to be pleased If for some not resolved write reasonyou are no...

Page 24: ...riginal purchase wewillprovide free authorizedCustomerCare servicers of charge replacement transmissionfor during normalworkinghours anytransmissionthatfailsdue to a manu Shouldyour applianceneed service facturingdefect replacementpartsfor duringwarranty period or beyond anypartof the suspensionrod and call800 GE RES 800 432 2737 Servicetripstoyourhometo teachyou Ifyouhaveaninstallation problem ho...