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Safety Instructions ..2, 3 Owner’s Manual Operating Instructions WISR106 Care and Cleaning WISR309 of the Washer ....7 WISR409 Control Panels .
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. WARNING! For your safety, the information in this manual must be followed to minimize the risk of fire or explosion, electric shock, or to prevent property damage, personal injury, or loss of life. 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.
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Check the condition of the fill Owner’s Manual, or in published user-repair hoses; GE recommends changing the hoses every instructions that you understand and have the 5 years. skills to carry out.
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About the control panel. Step 2 Step 1 Step 3 Step 4 • Select load size and other wash options • Add clothes • Add detergent • Select wash cycle • Add diluted fabric • Close lid softener (on models •...
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Wash Cycle—Cycle Selector Knob The chart below will help you match the wash cycle setting with your clothing. The chart is ranked from longest to shortest cycle time and wash intensity. Your washer may not have all these cycles. (Cycles vary by model.) COTTONS For heavy to lightly soiled cottons, household linens, work and play clothes.
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About washer features. The Agitator Cap or Fabric Softener Dispenser (depending on model) The agitator cap fits into the top of the Add water to dispenser until it reaches agitator. If it accidentally comes off, the maximum fill line. simply put it back on. The fabric softener dispenser automatically releases liquid fabric softener at the proper time during the cycle.
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Loading and using the washer. Always follow fabric manufacturer’s care label when laundering. Sorting Wash Loads 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). Proper Use of Detergent Add detergent and start the washer before adding You can use less detergent if you have soft water,...
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Before you call for service… Troubleshooting Tips Save time and money! Review the charts on the following pages and you may not need to call for service. WATER Possible Causes What To Do Too many suds Too much detergent • Measure your detergent carefully. Use less soap if you have soft water, a smaller load or a lightly soiled load.
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OPERATION 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 properly •...
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Before you call for service… Troubleshooting Tips PERFORMANCE (cont.) Possible Causes What To Do Pilling Result of normal wear on • While this is not caused by the washer, you can slow the poly-cotton blends and pilling process by washing garments inside out. fuzzy fabrics Snags, holes, tears, rips Pins, snaps, hooks, sharp...
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