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GE Appliances
Profile
Washers
Owner’s Manual
WNSR3100
WNSR4100
®
GE Answer Center 800.626.2000
Part No. 175D1807P278 Pub. No. 49-90011 7–99 JR
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Congratulations! Safety Information . . . . . . . .3 You Are Now Part of the GE Family. Welcome to the GE family. We’re proud of our quality products and we are committed to providing dependable service. You’ll see it in this easy-to-use Owner’s Manual and you’ll hear it in the friendly voices of our customer service department. Best of all, you’ll experience these values each time you use your washer. That’s important, because your new washer will be part of your family for many years. And we
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Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Customer Service IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. For your safety, the information in this manual must be followed to minimize the risk of fire WARNING! 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. Hydrogen gas can
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Find your washer control panel. You can locate your model number behind the top edge of the control panel. Model WNSR3100 LOAD SIZE TEMPERATURE EXTRA RINSE WASH/SPIN PERMANENT PRESS SPEED KNITS WARM GENTLE COTTONS EASY CARE FAST COLD LARGE GENTLE NORMAL COLD HOT OFF SET SMALL SUPER SLOW FAST COLD COLD LIGHT SOIL MEDIUM HEAVY EXTRA HEAVY DELICATES 15 MIN 30 MIN AUTO SOAK AUTO SOAK 1 2 3 4 Model WNSR4100 LOAD SIZE TEMPERATURE EXTRA RINSE WASH/SPIN WRINKLE FREE COTTON SPEED KNITS COTTONS EASY CA
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Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Customer Service About the control settings. 1 Load Size The water level should just cover the clothes. Adjust the load size accordingly. Loosely load clothes no higher than the top row of holes in the washer tub. 2 Wash/Spin Speed The agitator moves clothes around for a cleaner wash; the basket spins later in the cycle to release water from the load. The Wash/Spin Speed dial sets the speed of both the agitator and the basket. Wit
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About washer features. NOTE: Not all features are available on all washer models. Extra Rinse When you use extra detergent or bleach The washer will pause for a few minutes SET OFF to clean heavily soiled clothes, you may before the Extra Rinse option begins. want to use the Extra Rinse option. This option provides a second deep cold rinse in the COTTONS cycle and the EASY CARE cycle (on some models). Turn the Extra Rinse knob to SET. SensorWash (on some models) The SensorWash senses the incomi
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Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Customer Service 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 3 agitator. If it accidentally comes off, simply the maximum fill line. put it back on. The fabric softener dispenser automatically releases liquid fabric softener at the proper time during the cycle. Do not stop the washer during the first spin. This will cause the di
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Loading and using the washer. Always follow fabric manufacturer’s care label when laundering. Sorting Wash Loads Colors Soil Fabric Lint Whites Heavy Delicates Lint Producers Lights Normal Easy Care Lint Collectors Darks Light Sturdy Cottons Proper Use of Detergent Add detergent and start the washer before adding You can use less detergent if you have soft water, a clothes so that the detergent can work effectively. smaller load, or a lightly soiled load. Using too little or too much detergent i
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Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Customer Service Care and Cleaning of the Washer Wash Basket: Leave the lid open after washing to Exterior: Immediately wipe off any spills. Wipe with allow moisture to evaporate. If you want to clean the damp cloth. Try not to hit surface with sharp basket use a clean soft cloth dampened with liquid objects. detergent, then rinse. (Do not use harsh or gritty Moving and Storage: Ask the service technician to cleaners.) remove water
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Before you call for service… Troubleshooting Tips Save time and money! Review the charts on the following pages first and you may not ® need to call for service. In the US you can call the GE Answer Center at 800.626.2000. SENSORWASH Possible Causes What To Do SensorWash indicator Washer is NOT in a wash fill • This is normal. Light only illuminates during wash fills light (on some models) cycle or a warm rinse fill cycle and warm rinse fills. is not illuminated SensorWash wash The washer is in
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Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Customer Service OPERATION Possible Causes What To Do Washer pauses in cycle The washer normally pauses between washing steps 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 • Check controls and make sure Cycle knob is pulled out properly to ON position. Lid is open • Close lid and pull Cyc
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Before you call for service… (con) PERFORMANCE 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 • Fasten snaps, hooks, buttons, and zippers. Pins, snaps, hooks, sharp or excessive wear buttons, belt buckles, • Remove loose items like pins, objects in pockets zippers, and sharp objects and sharp buttons. left in pocke
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Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Customer Service GE Washer Warranty (For customers in the United States) ® All warranty service provided by our Factory Service Centers or an authorized Customer Care technician. For service, call 1-800-GE-CARES. For The Period Of: We Will Replace: One Year Any part of the washer which fails due to a defect in materials or workmanship. During this full From the date of the one-year warranty, GE will also provide, free of charge, al
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Notes 14 Customer Service Troubleshooting Tips Operating Instructions Safety Instructions
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Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Customer Service Notes 15
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Service Telephone Numbers. ® GE Answer Center In the U.S.: 800-626-2000 The GE Answer Center® is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. In-Home Repair Service In the U.S.: 800-432-2737 Expert GE repair service is only a phone call away. Special Needs Service In the U.S.: 800-626-2000 GE offers, free of charge, a brochure to assist in planning a barrier-free kitchen for persons with limited mobility. In the U.S., call 800-TDD-GEAC (800-833-4322). Service Contracts In the U.S.: 800-626-2224 Purcha
