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Important Safety Information

Operating Instructions

The Controls on Your Washer
Other Washer Features
Preparing to Wash
Changing Factory-Set Options
Care of Product
Helpful Information
Specialized Fabric Guide
Stain Removal Guide
Removing Specific Stains
If Something Goes Wrong
Before You Call For Service
GE Service Numbers
Warranty, Back Cover
Model WZSE5310T
Washer
Owner's Manual
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  • Page 1: Important Safety Information

    Model WZSE5310T Washer Owner’s Manual Important Safety Information Operating Instructions The Controls on Your Washer Other Washer Features Preparing to Wash Changing Factory-Set Options Care of Product Helpful Information Specialized Fabric Guide Stain Removal Guide Removing Specific Stains If Something Goes Wrong...
  • Page 2: Start Here

    A list of toll-free customer do to help us serve you better. Help us service numbers is included on the Read this manual. It contains inside back cover. Or call the GE help you ® instructions to help you use and Answer Center at 800.626.2000,...
  • Page 3: If You Smell Gas

    Important Safety Information Read all safety information before using Many washers are located near a gas dryer or a water heater in the home. WARNING: For your safety the information in this manual must be followed to minimize the risk of fire or explosion or to prevent property damage, personal injury or loss of life.
  • Page 4 ® GE Answer Center , 800.626.2000. otherwise subjected to damage —Properly ground to conform or stress.
  • Page 5 • Keep the floor around your • The laundry process can reduce appliances clean and dry to the flame retardancy of fabrics. reduce the possibility of slipping. To avoid such a result, the garment manufacturer’s care • Never reach into washer if the instructions should be followed basket or agitator is moving.
  • Page 6 Operating Instructions DELAY WASH controls 1 hrs Long on your Wash washer WASH CYCLES FAVORITE PERM. WOOL DELICATE REGULAR HEAVY PRESS (WASHABLES) DUTY Select Wash Cycle Add Clothes/Select Water Level Select the desired wash cycle. See the above Add clothes then close lid. Cycle Descriptions.
  • Page 7: Permanent Press

    Cycle Descriptions FAVORITE PERMANENT PRESS WOOL For synthetics, blends and/or Specially designed for normally Lets you design a wash cycle delicate fabrics with normal soiled knits. Provides a delicate to suit your needs. See soil. Provides a regular wash wash action, a warm wash tempera- Favorite Wash Cycle section.
  • Page 8 Operating Instructions Other washer features your model has Your Washer This washer has the unique ability to let you change (customize) wash settings, agitation time, to shorten wash time, delay your start, design your favorite wash cycle with any options, just to name a few of your features, all with the ease of following the step-by-step instructions.
  • Page 9: Water Levels

    Advancing the Wash The WASH PROGRESS lights To shorten the wash time, to rinse Cycle show what stage the washer is in. As and spin or to spin dry: each stage is completed a light goes 1 Select a wash cycle. out, so you can tell at a glance 2 Press ADVANCE until only the Spin...
  • Page 10 Operating Instructions Other washer features your model has Delay Start DELAY START will delay the wash Your washer is now programmed to cycle for 1, 6 or 9 hours. begin the wash after the delay period. DELAY How to use the DELAY START: NOTE: 1 Select a wash cycle.
  • Page 11 Water Saver NOTE: Use the Water Saver option when • This option is not designed to you want to minimize the amount be used with fabric softener. The of water used during a REGULAR Time Saver shower rinse does not use a deep or HEAVY DUTY wash cycle.
  • Page 12 Operating Instructions Other washer features your model has Favorite Wash Cycle The FAVORITE cycle lets you How to program your FAVORITE design a wash cycle to suit your wash cycle: needs. 1 Press FAVORITE and hold down This wash cycle can be any wash for two seconds.
  • Page 13 Customizing the 3 Select your wash options. All the wash cycles can be cus- Wash Cycles tomized like the FAVORITE cycle. 4 If you would like to shorten the You can program your washer to wash cycle, press ADVANCE automatically set the wash options until only the lights of the wash and agitation time you want when stages you want remain on.
  • Page 14 Operating Instructions Other washer features your model has Fabric Softener NOTE: This dispenser automatically Dispenser • Do not stop the washer during releases liquid fabric softener dur- the first spin. This will cause ing the final rinse. the dispenser to empty too soon. To use, follow these steps: •...
  • Page 15: Preparing To Wash

    Preparing to Wash Prepare Empty pockets, unroll cuffs, shake Turn poly knits inside-out to out loose dirt, zip zippers, fasten reduce pilling. snaps, hooks and buttons. Do any necessary mending. Treat/remove stains. See Stain Use a net laundry bag for Removal Guide.
  • Page 16 Operating Instructions Preparing to Wash Bleach To use liquid chlorine bleach: If you prefer to use powdered bleach, pour into the agitator with your 1 Check clothing care labels for detergent. special instructions. NOTE: 2 Measure liquid bleach carefully, Never pour undiluted liquid chlorine following instructions on pack- bleach directly onto clothes, into the age.
  • Page 17: Option Adjustment Mode

    Changing factory-set options Option Adjustment After using your washer you may To enter Option Adjustment Mode: Mode want to change some of the factory- 1 Press START/PAUSE and hold set options to suit your wash needs. down. Press POWER. You can change the following 2 When the pads have been factory-set options: pressed correctly the machine...
  • Page 18 Operating Instructions Changing factory-set options Rinse Options for 2 The SPIN SPEED pads now The factory-set rinse option on these the HEAVY DUTY, cycles is a spray rinse followed by a define the rinse options. REGULAR and WOOL deep rinse. The spray rinse may be Med light on = 2 deep rinses Cycles replaced with a short spin or a deep...
  • Page 19 Adjusting Wash The five wash temperatures can be • Press ADVANCE to move Temperature Settings individually adjusted if you think through the WASH PROGRESS they are too hot or too cold. lights to the new temperature setting. 1 Enter the Option Adjustment Mode.
  • Page 20 Operating Instructions Changing factory-set options Out of Balance When your washer is spinning it If you would like your machine to Recovery can sense when the wash load is out automatically try and correct out of of balance and will stop and retry balance loads follow the instruc- spinning.
  • Page 21: Care And Cleaning

    Care & Cleaning The Washer 3 To replace the lid, hold lid Leave the lid open after washing to allow moisture to evaporate. The vertically and align both hinges wash basket is practically care free. before pushing down firmly. Make sure the lid is on tight. If you want to clean the basket use a clean, soft cloth dampened with CAUTION:...
  • Page 22: Helpful Information

    Helpful Information Specialty Care Guide Always follow Fabric Manufacturer’s Care Label or instructions when laundering. Otherwise use the information below as a general guide. Item Suggested Care Down-Filled Garments Always wash down-filled garments separately from other types of garments. Wet down gives off an odor that will disappear when the down is dried.
  • Page 23: Stain Removal Guide

    Stain Removal Guide General Hints • Check Fabric Care Label. • Diaper sanitizers are very corro- sive to metal surfaces. Rinse and • Remove stains as soon as wring diapers out thoroughly possible. The fresher the stain, before putting them in the wash- the easier it is to remove.
  • Page 24 Helpful Information Removing Specific Stains The Invisible Stain When They Become Visible: Foods on synthetic clothes may • Rub the stain with undiluted cause stains which are virtually invisible when you put the clothes liquid detergent. in the washer. If these stains are not •...
  • Page 25 Stain White and Bleachable Fabrics Other Washable Fabrics Coffee and Tea Without cream: Use the Bleach Solution; Sponge with warm water. If launder. stain remains, apply warm glycerine (available at drug With cream: Soak in cold water, then use stores), let stand 30 minutes the Bleach Solution;...
  • Page 26: If Something Goes Wrong

    If Something Goes Wrong Before you call for service Beeps Your washer can diagnose its own problems. If the washer gives a short burst of beeps every 5 seconds it is telling you that it has a problem which you can correct. NOTE: A short burst of beeps will also be heard when the washer is plugged in.
  • Page 27 • Unplug the washer from the outlet. Wait continuously… 15 seconds and plug it back into the outlet. If fault reoccurs repeat this procedure. If fault occurs a third time the washer needs servicing. Contact GE Consumer Service. Problem Possible Causes What to Do Washer Won’t Operate Washer is unplugged •...
  • Page 28 If Something Goes Wrong Problem Possible Causes What to Do Water Temperature Control is not set properly • Check water temperature control and adjust. is Incorrect Water valve screens are • Turn off the water source and remove the stopped up water connection hoses from the upper back of the washer.
  • Page 29 Problem Possible Causes What to Do Washer Pauses The washer normally pauses in Cycle between washing steps Washer Will Not Spin • Close lid. Lid is open • See Care and Cleaning section. Lid is not properly fitted on washer Washer is in PAUSE mode •...
  • Page 30 If Something Goes Wrong Problem Possible Causes What to Do Lint or Residue • Separate lint producers from Incorrect sorting on Clothes lint collectors. • Wash small loads for a shorter time than Washing too long larger loads. Detergent not dissolving •...
  • Page 31 Problem Possible Causes What to Do Grayed Clothes • Try using more detergent (especially with Not enough detergent larger loads). (larger loads, heavy soil, and hard water might • If you live in a hard water area try using require more detergent) a water conditioner like Calgon brand or install a water softener.
  • Page 32 If Something Goes Wrong Problem Possible Causes What to Do Yellowed Clothes Not enough detergent • Always use recommended amount of on a consistent basis detergent. • Use non-chlorine bleach. Chlorine bleach may yellow some fabrics • Use extra detergent plus a non-precipitating Iron or manganese in water may cause yellowing or yellow spots water softener dissolved in water and...
  • Page 33 Problem Possible Causes What to Do Snags, Holes, Tears, • Fasten snaps, hooks, buttons, and zippers. Pins, snaps, hooks, sharp Rips, or Excessive buttons, belt buckles, • Remove loose items like pins, objects in Wear zippers, and sharp objects pockets and sharp buttons. left in pockets •...
  • Page 34 GE Service Numbers We’ll be there! GE Answer Center ® Whatever your question about any And you can call any time. GE ® GE major appliance, GE Answer Answer Center service is open 800.626.2000 ® Center information service is 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
  • Page 35 Service Contracts You can have the secure feeling that GE Consumer Service will still be there after your warranty expires. Purchase a GE contract while your 800-626-2224 warranty is still in effect and you’ll receive a substantial discount. With a multiple-year contract, you’re assured of future service at today’s prices.
  • Page 36 To know what your legal rights are in your state, consult your local or state consumer affairs office or your state’s Attorney General. Warrantor: General Electric Company If further help is needed concerning this warranty, write: Manager—Consumer Affairs, GE Appliances, Louisville, KY 40225 Part No. 175D1807P134 WZSE5310T Pub. No. 49-9883...

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