ge.com Safety Instructions Operating .......... 2,3 EWA4500 Instructions Control Panel ................... 4, 5 WBB4500 Control Settings ................ Features ........................ 6, 7 8, 9 WWRE5240 Loading and Using the Washer .................. Troubleshooting 10, 11 Tips ..... 12-14 WWSE5240 WARE5260 WKSE5260 WNSE5260 WSRE5260 Consumer Support Consumer Support ...... Back Cover Warrantg ........................
IMPORTANTSAFETYINFORMATION. READALLINSTRUCTIONSBEFOREUSING. A WARNING! Foryoursafe theinformationinthismanualmus of fire or explosion, or loss of life. __/_ electric shock, or to prevent property damage, personal injury, 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.
ge.com WHENUSINgTHEWASHER • Never reach _'_.fit until befiwe Use thb appliance only for its intended purpose as described in this Owner's Manual • opening Do not acids mix such Mixing toxic • into while the it is moving. has completely chlorine bleach with and/or rust different chemicals can gas which may cause death. or d_y articles Do not wash cleaned in, washed combustible solvents, or explosive off \_q)m_ that these s/lbst_lnces place these dryer dining degreasers
About the control panel • Select load size and otherwash options • Add clothes • Add detergent NSelect wash cycle • Add dilutedfabric softener(on models with a fabric softenerdispenser) , Closelid • Pull knob NOTE: When making a selection with any knob, simply point the knob anywhere within the shaded range for that setting.
ge.com Models VVWRE5240and VVWSE5240 LOAD SIZE SUPER RESET TEMPERATURE OPTIONS ROT COLD COLD COLD 2nd OFF START © STOP/PAUSE SMALL WARM COLD .EA_L.O.T MEO.UM AUTOSOAX PULSED/SLOW GENTLE/SLOW Model WARE5260 LOAD SIZE SUPER RESET OPTIONS TEMPERATURE COLD SMALL HOT OFF WARM COLD 2nd RINSE EXTENDED SPIN PULSED/SLOW Model WNSE5260 LOAD SIZE SUPER RESET TEMPERATURE COLD OPTIONS HOT .O.T_.U.'_[ _.. _:_.....YAUTO ..... 2nd OFF NoRM_4L/FAST'HEAVY _SOAK 15 EAS_; CARE EXTRA.
About the control settings. Color Logic Select the correct TEMPERATUREsetting. Match the same color on the Cycle Selector knob. Example: Washinga r-_ Choose TEMPERATUREsetfing--IOr this the _ color below the words with and sheets. load it would be the HOTCOLD(which is a color). to the area that has the sanle color as the TEMPERATURE this load it would be the COTTONS area.
g_com 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.
About washer features. Autosoak Option OPTIONS 2nd OFF (on some models) This option begins with a brief agitation, soaks fin" a specified throuoh_ the rest of the c_cle automatically. On some models, Cycle Selector knob.
ge.com The Agitator Cap or Fabric Softener Dispenser (depending on model) The agitator cap fits into the top of the agitatm: If it accidentally comes ofl_ simply put it back on. []Add water to dispenser the maximum fill line. tmtil it reaches The fabric softener dispenser autonmtically releases liquid rid)tic softener at the proper time dm_ing the cycle. Do not stop the washer during the first spin. This will cause the dispenser to empty tOO soon.
Loading and using the washer. Always follow fabric manufacturer's care label when laundering. Sorting b) color Wash (whites, Loads lights, colm_), Sort fi_bric and t)]_e (sturdy whether chenille), the cottons, fi_bric or collects produces lint soil level, eas_ care delicates), lint (vel;eteen, (terry cloth, cordm'oy).
ge.com CareandCleaningof the Washer Wash Basket: i,eave allow illoisttli'e 1o the basket, liquid gfitQ' then after you washing w_lilt 1o soti cloth (lampened rinse. not (Do Moving and Storage:Ask the service technician to with use hm_h Fill Hoses:Hoses com_ecfing be replaced every Exterior: Immediately damp shaq) cloth. washer or to ti_ ucet 5 vem_. wipe Try not off any spills. to hit sm_i_ce to remove water ti'om drain pump and hoses.
Before you call for service... Troubleshooting -tips Save time and money! Review the charts on the following pages, or visit ge.eom. Youmay not need to call for service. PERFECTEMP Possible Causes What To Be PeffecTemp The washer = This washtemperature is incorrect rinse cycle (Review All PerfecTemp in the "About washer is in a cold nom/N.
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Before you call for service... Troubleshooting -tips PERFORMANCE(cont.) Possible Causes What ToDo Pilling Result of normal wear on poly-cotton blends and fuzzy fabrics * _q_ile this is not caused b_ the _
GE Washer Warranty. All warranty service provided by our Factory Service Centers, or an authorized Customer Care_ technician. Toschedule service, on-line, 24 hours a day, visit us at ge.com, or call 800.GE.CARES (800.432.2737).Please have serial number and model number available when calling for service. For The Period Of." Staple your receipt here.
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