Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product S2100 GE
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ge. com S2100 S3700 S5200 S8000 Owner ’s Manual Wa s h e r s 175D1807P516 49-90248 11-05 JR Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . 2 , 3 Operating Instructions Control Panels and Settings for models S2100 and S3700 . . . . . . 4, 5 Control Panel and Settings for model S5200 .
2 Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Consumer Support T roubleshooting T ips IMPORT ANT SAFETY INFORMA TION. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.
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. ge.com SA VE THESE INSTRUCTIONS READ AND FOLLOW THIS SAFETY INFORMA TION CAREFULL Y .
4 Model S2100 Model S3700 • 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 Y ou can locate your model number on the back of your washer .
Control settings. ge.com Load Size Loosely load clothes no higher than the top row of holes in the washer basket. The water level should just cover the clothes. Adjust the load size accordingly . T emperature Select the water temperature for the wash and rinse cycles.
6 • 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 • Push the button NOTE: When making a selection with any knob, simply point the knob anywhere within the shaded range for that setting.
7 Consumer Support T roubleshooting T ips Operating Instructions Safety Instructions 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.
8 W asher control panel for Model S8000. Y ou can locate your model number behind the top edge of the control panel. O NE T OUCH Quick Start Guide • Add detergent • Add diluted fabric softener (on.
9 Y ou can change any of the automatic settings simply by pressing the desired pads. PRESS... AUTOMA TICALL Y SELECTS... THEN PRESS... O NE T OUCH selections for Model S8000. ge.com Changing the automatic settings. For heavy to lightly soiled cottons, household linens, work and play clothes.
10 Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Consumer Support T roubleshooting T ips About Clothes Care Cycles. PRESOAK T o presoak a load and go straight into a wash cycle: Select your wash cycle, press the PRESOAK pad, then press the ST ART pad.
CUSTOM 1 and CUSTOM 2 (on some models) Set up your favorite combination of settings and save them here for one-touch recall. These custom settings cannot be set while a cycle is in progress. T o store a custom combination of settings: Select a O NE T OUCH setting.
12 Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Consumer Support T roubleshooting T ips About controls features. ST ART/P AUSE ■ After you have selected a new cycle, press once to start the cycle. ■ Press twice to select the last cycle used and start the washer .
About cycle options. ge.com SIGNAL Alerts you when the cycle is complete. On some models, press SIGNAL to turn the beeper on or off. On some models, press SIGNAL to select low or high volume, or to turn the beeper off. 2ND RINSE Adds a second rinse to any cycle.
14 Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Consumer Support T roubleshooting T ips The Agitator Cap or Fabric Softener Dispenser (depending on model) The agitator cap fits into the top of the agitator . If it accidentally comes off, simply put it back on.
Sorting W ash Loads Proper Use of Detergent Add detergent and start the washer before adding clothes so that the detergent can work effectively . Using too little or too much detergent is a common cause of laundry problems. Y ou can use less detergent if you have soft water , a smaller load or a lightly soiled load.
Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Consumer Support T roubleshooting T ips 16 Care and Cleaning of the W asher Wash Basket: Leave the lid open after washing to allow moisture to evaporate. If you want to clean the basket, use a clean soft cloth dampened with liquid detergent, then rinse.
PERFORMANCE Possible Causes What T o Do Clothes too wet Incor rect spin speed • Make sure the spin cycle selected matches the load you selected are washing.
Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Consumer Support T roubleshooting T ips 18 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.
Consumer Support T roubleshooting T ips Operating Instructions Safety Instructions WA TER Possible Causes What T o Do T oo many suds T ype of detergent • Switch to a lower sudsing detergent brand and follow instructions on package. V er y soft water • T r y less detergent.
20 Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Consumer Support T roubleshooting T ips NOISE Possible Causes What T o Do Washer is noisy W asher is uneven • T o level the front of the washer , adjust the front leveling legs by rotating the individual leg in the proper direction for up or down.
Consumer Support T roubleshooting T ips Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Notes. 21.
22 Notes. Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Consumer Support T roubleshooting T ips.
For The Period Of: W e Will Replace: One Y ear Any part of the washer which fails due to a defect in materials or workmanship. During this From the date of the limited one-year warranty , we will also provide, free of charge, all labor and related service to original purchase replace the defective part.
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