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GE WARE5260 manual

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    www .GEAppliances.com EWA4500 WBB4500 WWRE5240 WWSE5240 WARE5260 WKSE5260 WNSE5260 WSRE5260 Owner’ s Manual Wa s h e r s 175D1807P478 49-90209 06-04 JR Safety Instr uctions . . . . . . . . . .2, 3 Operating Instr uctions Control Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4, 5 Control Settings . . . . . . . . . . . .6, 7 Features . . . . . . . . . . . . .[...]

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    2 Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Consumer Support T roubleshooting T ips ■ Install or store where it will not be exposed to temperatures below freezing or exposed to the weather , which could cause permanent damage and invalidate the warranty . ■ Properly ground washer to conform with all governing codes and ordinances. Follow detai[...]

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    Consumer Support T roubleshooting T ips Operating Instructions Safety Instructions 3 Use this appliance only for its intended purpose as described in this Owner’ s Manual. www .GEAppliances.com WHEN USING THE W ASHER ■ Never reach into washer while it is moving. W ait until the machine has completely stopped before opening the lid. ■ Do not m[...]

  • Page 4

    4 Model EWA4500 • Add detergent • Add diluted fabric softener (on models with a fabric softener dispenser) • Add clothes • Select load size and other wash options • Select wash cycle • Close lid • Pull knob NOTE: When making a selection with any knob, simply point the knob anywhere within the shaded range for that setting. Quick Start[...]

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    5 Models WWRE5240 and WWSE5240 www .GEAppliances.com Model WARE5260 Model WNSE5260 Model WSRE5260[...]

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    Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Consumer Support T roubleshooting T ips 6 Color Logic Select the correct TEMPERA TURE setting. Match the particular color below the words with the same color on the Cycle Selector knob. Example: Washing a load of medium soiled cotton towels and sheets. Choose the LOAD SIZE . Choose the TEMPERA TURE setting[...]

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    Consumer Support T roubleshooting T ips Operating Instructions Safety Instructions 7 Wash Cycle The wash cycle controls the length of the washing process. The knob can be turned in either direction. T urning the Cycle Selector knob after starting a cycle will stop the washer and reset the cycle to the new selection. Press ST AR T to begin the new c[...]

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    Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Consumer Support T roubleshooting T ips 8 About washer features. PerfecT emp PerfecT emp (on some models) PerfecT emp senses the incoming water temperature and adjusts the fill water to obtain a more precise temperature range for all three wash temperatures. Y ou may select cold, warm or hot. For example, [...]

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    Separate for cleaning Consumer Support T roubleshooting T ips Operating Instructions Safety Instructions 9 www .GEAppliances.com Cleaning the Fabric Softener Dispenser (on some models) Remove the dispenser from the top of the agitator . Separate the dispenser cup from the cover by grasping the top and pushing down on the inside of the cup with your[...]

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    Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Consumer Support T roubleshooting T ips 10 Loading and using the washer . Always follow fabric manufacturer’ s care label when laundering. Sorting W ash Loads Sort by color (whites, lights, colors), soil level, fabric type (sturdy cottons, easy care, delicates), and whether the fabric produces lint (terr[...]

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    Machine wash cycle Normal Permanent Press/ wrinkle resistant Gentle/ delicate Hand wash Do not wash Do not wring Water temperature Hot (50 ° C/120 ° F) Warm (40 ° C/105 ° F) Cold/cool (30 ° C/85 ° F) Tumble dry Dry Normal Permanent Press/ wrinkle resistant Gentle/ delicate Do not tumble dry Do not dry (used with do not wash) Heat setting High[...]

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    PERFECTEMP Possible Causes What T o Do PerfecT emp The washer is in a cold • This normal. The PerfecT emp feature is designed not to wash temperature rinse cycle activate during a cold rinse cycle to improve the energy is incorrect efficiency of your washer . (Review PerfecT emp All the water in your • W ait until the water in the water heater [...]

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    OPERA TION Possible Causes What T o Do Washer won’ t operate W asher is unplugged • Make sure cord is plugged securely into a working outlet. W ater supply is tur ned off • T urn both hot and cold faucets fully on. Controls are not set pr operly • Check controls. Lid is open—safety feature • Close lid and reset cycle, to the beginning i[...]

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    PERFORMANCE (cont.) Possible Causes What T o Do Pilling Result of nor mal 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 • Fasten snaps, hooks, buttons and zippers. or excessive wear butto[...]

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    ■ Ser vice trips to your home to teach you how to use the product. ■ Improper installation, deliver y or maintenance. ■ Failure of the product if it is abused, misused, or used for other than the intended purpose or used commercially . ■ Replacement of house fuses or resetting of circuit breakers. ■ Products which are not defective or br [...]

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    Printed in the United States Consumer Support. GE Appliances W ebsite www .GEAppliances.com Have a question or need assistance with your appliance? T r y the GE Appliances W ebsite 24 hours a day , any day of the year! For greater convenience and faster service, you can now download Owner’s Manuals, order parts, catalogs, or even schedule service[...]