GE WVSR1060A Top Load Washer
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1. less detergent Too much detergent e Measure your detergent carefully Use less soap if you Fill hoses or drain hose is have soft water a smaller load ora lightly soiled load e Make sure hose connections are tight at faucets and make improperly connected sure end of drain hose is correctly inserted in and secured to drain facility Household drain may e Check household plumbing You may need to calla be clogged plumber Constant water pressure e Tighten hoses at the faucets and turn the water off after to the fill hoses at the each use water source e Check condition of the fill hoses they may need replacement after 5 years Using too much detergent in washer Control is not set properly e Use less detergent Use less soap if you have soft water a smaller load or a lightly soiled load e Check water temperature control on some models or Cycle knob and adjust Water supply is turned off or improperly connected Water valve screens are stopped up e Turn both hot and cold faucets fully on and make sure hoses are connected to correct faucets e Turn off the water source and remove the water connection hoses from the upper back of the washer Use a brush or toothpick to clean the screens in the machine Reconnect the hoses and turn the water back on House water heater is not set properly Drain hose is kinked or improperly connected e Make sure house water heater is delivering water a2. the cup with your fingers Dispenser cup will pop free from the cover To clean the dispenser soak both the dispenser cup and the dispenser cover in the following solution E 7 US gallon 3 8 liters warm water 7 4 cup 60 ml heavy duty liquid detergent E cup 240 ml bleach If necessary loosen build up with a clean soft cloth after soaking Do not use a stiff brush you may roughen the surface of the dispenser Rinse and reassemble dispenser Place dispenser back on the agitator suoyonysuy Ajaes gt a 3 eQ A S Q S 77 sdijy Guyooysajqnosy J WOJSNI aIINa Loading and using the washer Always follow fabric manufacturer s care label when laundering A T S i S Sorting Wash Loads kot D S Colors Soil Fabric Lint Whites Heavy Delicates Lint Producers T Lights Normal Easy Care Lint Collectors Darks Light Sturdy Cottons e 5 Proper Use of Detergent Add detergent and start the washer before adding You can use less detergent if you have soft water a C O clothes so that the detergent can work effectively smaller load or a lightly soiled load Using too little or too much detergent is a common cause of laundry problems sl y Loading the Washer S S S 3 S D S S Q Load dry items loosely no higher than the top E Do not wrap large items like sheets around the row of holes in the washer tub When loading wet agitator items make su
3. Close the lid and restart Shipping rod is still assembled e To remove shipping rod from washer pull yellow tag and in unit attached rod from the bottom right hand side of washer Washer is sitting too close e Pull washer away from the wall about 4 is needed to wall causes knocking during cycle OTHER Possible Causes What To Do Labels on the exterior Occasionally the adhesive e Use a hair dryer set at the lowest heat setting directing of the washer will not used on the labels does the air at the label for a short amount of time This will peel off cleanly not release cleanly release the adhesive easily without damaging the surface 12 of the washer GE Service Protection Plus GE a name recognized worldwide for quality and dependability offers you Service Protection Plus comprehensive protection on all your appliances No Matter What Brand Benefits Include We ll Cover Any Appliance Backed by GE e All brands covered Anywhere Anytime e Unlimited service calls e All parts and labor costs included e No out of pocket expenses e No hidden deductibles e One 800 number to call You will be completely satisfied with our service protection or you may request your money back on the remaining value of your contract No questions asked It s that simple Protect your refrigerator dishwasher washer and dryer range TV VCR and much more any brand Plus there s no extra charge for emergency service and low m
4. Washers GE Appliances Safety Information 3 Operating Instructions Control Panels and DEt S i edaran eataa enaa 4 5 Features 0005 6 7 Loading and Using the Washer 8 9 Troubleshooting Tips Before You Call For Service 0 10 12 Customer Service Product Registration 13 14 Warranty i 6k vanes eae ed 15 Service Telephone Numbers Back Cover www geappliances com Canare Manual WCXR1070 WBXR 1090 WVSR1060 175D1807P307 49 90041 2 00 JR Safety Instructions N S S S 3 5 D Q S Q Troubleshooting Tips rvice Customer Se A Service Partnership NV Fill out the Consumer Product Registration Card Q Two easy ways to register your appliance E Through the internet at www geappliances com E Complete and mail the enclosed Product Registration Card FOR YOUR RECORDS Write the model and serial numbers here You can find them in the upper right corner on the back of your washer V READ THIS MANUAL Inside you will find many helpful hints on how to use and maintain your washer properly Just a little preventive care on your part can save you a great deal of time and money over the life of your washer IF YOU NEED SERVICE You ll find many answers to common problems in the Before You Call For Service section Ifyou review our chart of Troubleshooting Tips first you may not need to call for servi
5. and WVSR1060 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 Wash Cycle The wash cycle controls the length of the washing process and the wash temperature You can choose a cooler wash temperature no matter what color of fabric you are washing Always follow the instructions on the fabric care label when laundering The chart below will help you match the wash cycle setting with your clothing WHITES For heavy to lightly soiled cottons household linens work and play clothes HOT WASH COLORS For wrinkle free and permanent press items knits and cottons WARM WASH DARK COLORS For non colorfast cottons and blends and items that are labeled cold wash by the fabric manufacturer COLD WASH suoyonysuy Ajaes a 3 eQ A S Q S 7 sdij Buryooysajqnosy JAUIOISN aIINa About washer features NOTE Not all features are available on all washer models Liquid Bleach Dispenser on some models The dispenser dilutes liquid chlorine bleach before it reaches into your wash load Check clothing care labels for special instructions Measure liquid bleach carefully following instructions on the bottle Safety Instructions E Never pour undiluted liquid chlorine bleach directly onto clothes or into the wash basket E Do not pour powdered bleach into bleach dispenser Before star
6. ce at all B Ifyou do need service you can relax knowing help is only a phone call away A list of toll free customer service numbers is included in the back section Or you can always call the GE Answer Center at 800 626 2000 24 hours a day 7 days a week IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING A WA R N N G 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 NA 2 WATER HEATER SAFETY pe Under certain conditions hydrogen gas may be produced in a water heater that has not been used for two weeks _ SN or more Hydrogen gas can be explosive under these circumstances ZAAN If the hot water has not been used for two weeks or more prevent the possibility of damage or injury by turning on all hot water faucets and allowing them to run for several minutes Do this before using any electrical appliance which is connected to the hot water system This simple procedure will allow any built up hydrogen gas to escape Since the gas is flammable do not smoke or use an open flame or appliance during this process PROPER INSTALLATION This washer must be properly installed and located in E Install or store where it will not be exposed to accordance with the Installation Instructions before it is temperatures below freezing or exposed to the weather used If you did not re
7. ceive an Installation Instructions sheet you can receive one by calling us toll free at the E Properly ground washer to conform with all governing GE Answer Center 800 626 2000 codes and ordinances Follow details in Installation Instructions YOUR LAUNDRY AREA E Keep the area underneath and around your E Close supervision is necessary if this appliance is used appliances free of combustible materials such by or near children Do not allow children to play as lint paper rags chemicals etc on with or inside this or any other appliance WHEN USING THE WASHER E Never reach into washer while it is moving Wait E The laundry process can reduce the flame retardancy until the machine has completely stopped before of fabrics To avoid such a result carefully follow the opening the lid garment manufacturer s wash and care instructions Use this E Do not mix chlorine bleach with ammonia or E To minimize the possibility of electric shock unplug appliance acids such as vinegar and or rust remover Mixing this appliance from the power supply or disconnect only for its different chemicals can produce a toxic gas which the washer at the household distribution panel by intended may cause death removing the fuse or switching off the circuit purpose aS Do not wash or dry articles that have been Daehn Delors ale p hig ary iar described in cleaned in washed in soaked in or spotted with cleaning MOTE Tenge yara lecot inont this Owner s c
8. ervicing may cause unsafe operation Service Satisfaction Ifyou are not satisfied with the service you receive from GE First contact the people who serviced your appliance Next if you are still not pleased write all the details including your phone number to Manager Customer Relations GE Appliances Appliance Park Louisville KY 40225 76 Printed in Louisville KY
9. es zippers and sharp objects What To Do e While this is not caused by the washer you can slow the pilling process by washing garments inside out e Fasten snaps hooks buttons and zippers e Remove loose items like pins objects in pockets and sharp buttons left in pockets e Turn knits which snag easily inside out Undiluted chlorine bleach e Check bleach package instructions for proper amount e Never add undiluted bleach to wash or allow clothes to come in contact with undiluted bleach Chemicals like hair bleach e Rinse items that may have chemicals on them before or dye permanent wave washing solution Wrinkling Improper sorting e Avoid mixing heavy items like work clothes with light items like blouses Trya fabric softener Overloading or e Load your washer so clothes have enough room incorrect water level to move freely Incorrect wash and e Match Cycle selection to the type of fabric you are dry cycles washing especially for easy care loads Repeated washing in e Wash in warm or cold water water that is too hot NOISE Possible Causes What To Do Washer is noisy Washer is uneven e To level the front of the washer adjust the front leveling legs by rotating the individual leg in the proper direction for up or down To level back of washer lift back of machine 4 and set down Washer load is e Push the Cycle knob in to stop the washer open the lid unbalanced and redistribute the load evenly
10. ff at faucets Drain all water from hoses if weather will be below freezing Fabric Care Labels Below are fabric care label symbols that affect the clothing you will be laundering WASH LABELS ver TT J O A Bt ee Normal Permanent Press Gentle cycle wrinkle resistant delicate gt y a SS A S a S 77 Hand wash Do not wash Do not wring Water eee 0O temperature ot Warm Cold cool 50 C 120 F 40 C 105 F 30 C 85 F DRY LABELS IOOOS dry Do not dry Normal Permanent Press Gentle _ Do not tumble dry used with wrinkle resistant delicate do not wash Min O O Medium Low No heat air x pg instructions Line dry Drip dry Dry flat In the shade hang to dry sdijy Guyooysajqnosy J WOJSNI aIINa BLEACH LABELS Bleach A AA D symbols Any bleach Only non chlorine bleach Do not bleach when needed when needed Safety Instructions Y S Ss S z S D S Q Troubleshooting Tips rice Customer Se Before you call for service Troubleshooting Tips Save time and money Review the charts on the following C pages first and you may not need to call for service WATER Too many suds Water leaks Water temperature is incorrect Water won t drain 10 Possible Causes What To Do Type of detergent e Switch to a lower sudsing detergent brand and follow instructions on package Very soft water e Try
11. ombustible or explosive substances such as anai poomon docs NOT disconnect ine nppinge ene F from the power supply Manual wax oil paint gasoline degreasers dry cleaning P PE solvents kerosene etc which may ignite or E Never attempt to operate this appliance if it is explode Do not add these substances to the damaged malfunctioning partially disassembled wash water Do not use or place these substances or has missing or broken parts including a damaged around your washer or dryer during operation cord or plug WHEN NOT IN USE E Turn off water faucets to relieve pressure on hoses W Do not attempt to repair or replace any part of this and valves and to minimize leakage ifa break or appliance unless specifically recommended in this rupture should occur Check the condition of the Owner s Manual or in published user repair fill hoses they may need replacement after 5 years instructions that you understand and have the skills to carry out E Before discarding a washer or removing it from service remove the washer lid to prevent children W Do not tamper with controls from hiding inside Read and follow this Safety Information carefully lt SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS suoyonysuy Ajayes gt S 2 S Q A S Q S sdijy Guyooysajqnosy J9UIO SN aIINa Safety Instructions S S S 3 D S S Q Troubleshooting Tips rice Customer Se About the wa
12. onthly financing is available Even icemaker coverage and food spoilage protection is offered You can rest easy knowing that all your valuable household products are protected against expensive repairs Place your confidence in GE and call us in the U S toll free at 800 626 2224 for more information All brands covered up to 20 years old in the continental U S Please place in envelope and mail to General Electric Company Warranty Registration Department P O Box 32150 Louisville KY 40232 2150 13 Consumer Product Ownership Registration Dear Customer Thank you for purchasing our product and thank you for placing your confidence in us We are proud to have you as a customer Follow these three steps to protect your new appliance investment Complete and mail After mailing the Read your Owner s your Consumer registration below Manual carefully Product Ownership store this document It will help you Registration today ina safe place It operate your new Have the peace of contains information appliance properly mind of knowing we you will need should Ifyou have questions can contact you in the you require service or need more unlikely event ofa Our service number is information call the safety modification 800 GE CARES GE Answer Center 800 432 2737 800 626 2000 Model Number Serial Number Important If you did not get a registration card with your product detach and return the form below to ensu
13. re that your product is registered or register online at www geappliances com Model Number Serial Number Mr Ms Mrs Miss First Last Name Name Street Address l l l Apt l E mail Address Zip City State Code e a l Month Day Year Number Occasionally we may allow selected companies to send you information Check here if you do not want this information General Electric Company Louisville Kentucky www geappliances com GE Appliances 14 seme eee ee ee ew ew ee ee ee ee ee ee eee eB ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee eee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee l GE Washer Warranty technician For service call 800 GE CARES Ca All warranty service provided by our Factory Service Centers or an authorized Customer Care 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 From the date of the full one year warranty we will also provide free of charge all labor and in home service to replace original purchase the defective part Five Years The transmission suspension rod spring assembly washer lid and cover if any should fail due to a From the date of the defect in materials or workmanship During this additional four year limited warranty you will be original p
14. re you set the load water level high enough to allow the items to move freely Water level should just cover the clothes To add items after washer has started push in Cycle knoband W Water will fill and pump out of the washer and the submerge additional items next to the agitator timer will advance with the lid up but as a safety Close the lid and pull Cycle knob out to restart precaution the washer will not agitate or spin E Do not wash fabrics containing flammable materials waxes cleaning fluids etc Troubleshooting Tips rvice Customer Se 4 q 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 Ifyou want to clean the damp cloth Try not to hit surface with sharp objects basket use a clean soft cloth dampened with liquid detergent then rinse Do not use harsh or gritty cleaners Moving and Storage Ask the service technician to remove water from drain pump and hoses Do not store the washer where it will be exposed to the Fill Hoses Hoses connecting washer to faucet should weather Call the GE Answer Center 800 626 2000 be replaced every 5 years for information on how to keep the tub stationary when moving the washer suoyonysuy Ajayes Lint Filter The lint filter is located under the agitator It is self cleaning and requires no maintenance Long Vacations Be sure water supply is shut o
15. sher control panel You can locate your model number behind the top edge of the control panel WCXR1070 LOAD SIZE TEMPERATURE WARM HEAVY 10 EXTRA MEDIUM eExTRA COLD COLD HOT COTTONS e MEDIUM SMALL LARGE COLD COLD LIGHT 5 See RINSE PERM PRESS amp SPIN LIGHT 6 MEDIUM 10 HEAVY 13 WBXR1090 LOAD SIZE HEAVY 15 KEDUN e MEDIUM 12 EXTRA EXTRA WHITES LIGHT SOIL 8 SMALL a lt ARGE HOT WASH COLORS WARM WASH LIGHT SOIL 8 MEDIUM 12 HEAVY 15 o DARK COLORS HEAVY 15 COLD WASH MEDIUM 12 LIGHT SOIL 8 f WVSR1060 LOAD SIZE HEAVY 15 LARGE WHITES id REGULAR 12 SMALL SUPER as HOT WASH COLORS WARM WASH REGULAR 12 HEAVY 15 e DARK COLORS COLD WASH HEAVY 15 REGULAR 12 Control Settings for model WCXR1070 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 Temperature Select the water temperature for the wash and rinse cycles Always follow fabric manufacturer s care label or instructions when laundering Wash Cycle The wash cycle controls the length of the washing process The chart below will help you match the wash cycle setting with your clothing COTTONS For heawy to lightly soiled cottons household linens work and play clothes EASY CARE For wrinkle free and permanent press items and knits Control Settings for models WBXR1090
16. t 120 F 140 F 48 C 60 C Washer is overloaded Select load size to match clothes load Detergent is not e Add detergent as wash basket fills with water before dissolving you load clothes Dye transfer e Sort clothes by color If fabric label states wash separately unstable dyes may be indicated Clothes are air or line dried e If you do not dry your clothes with a clothes dryer your clothes may retain more lint Incorrect sorting e Separate lint producers from lint collectors Washing too long e Wash small loads for a shorter time than larger loads Detergent not dissolving e Add detergent as wash basket fills with water before you load clothes e Try a liquid detergent e Use warmer water temperature Overloading e Load clothes no higher than the top row of holes in the washer tub e Make sure load size selector matches clothes load size Incorrect use of fabric softener e Check fabric softener package for instructions and follow directions for using dispenser 11 suo n nysuj Ajaes gt Bw 3 Q a A S Q S 77 sdijy Guooysajqnosy JOUIOJSN aIINa Safety Instructions N S S S 3 D S Q Troubleshooting Tips rice Customer Se Before you call for service con PERFORMANCE Possible Causes Pilling Result of normal wear on poly cotton blends and fuzzy fabrics Snags holes tears rips or excessive wear Pins snaps hooks sharp buttons belt buckl
17. t 120 F 140 F 48 C 60 C e Straighten drain hose and make sure washer is not sitting on it e Top of drain outlet should be less than 8 ft above floor OPERATION Possible Causes Washer pauses in cycle Washer won t operate PERFORMANCE Colored spots Grayed or yellowed clothes Lint or residue on clothes What To Do The washer normally pauses between washing steps Washer is unplugged e Make sure cord is plugged securely into a working outlet Water supply is turned off e Turn both hot and cold faucets fully on Controls are not set e Check controls and make sure Cycle knob is pulled out properly to ON position Lid is open safety feature prevents agitation and spinning when lid is up e Close lid and reset cycle to the beginning if necessary Circuit breaker fuse is tripped blown Possible Causes e Check house circuit breakers fuses Replace fuses or reset breaker Washer should have separate outlet What To Do Incorrect use of fabric e Check fabric softener package for instructions and follow softener directions for using dispenser e Pretreat stain and rewash Dye transfer e Sort whites or lightly colored items from dark colors Not enough detergent e Use more detergent especially with larger loads Hard water e Use a water conditioner like Calgon brand or install a water softener Water is not hot enough e Make sure water heater is delivering water a
18. ting the washer pour measured amount of bleach directly into bleach dispenser Avoid splashing or over filling dispenser If you prefer to use powdered bleach add it into the wash basket with your detergent Do not mix chlorine bleach with ammonia or acids such as vinegar and or rust remover Mixing can produce a toxic gas which may cause death S S S 3 5 D 2 S Q Troubleshooting Tips rvice Customer Se Separate for cleaning 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 Ifit 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 dispenser to empty too soon To use follow these steps Make sure dispenser is securely attached to agitator Do not pour anything into the agitator if the Use only liquid fabric softener agitator cap or dispenser is removed Pour into dispenser using amount recommended on package Never pour fabric softener directly on clothes It may stain them 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
19. urchase responsible for any labor or in home service costs Ten Years The washer tub if it should fail due to a defect in materials or workmanship During this From the date of the additional nine year limited warranty you will be responsible for any labor or in home service costs original purchase Twenty Years The washer basket if it should fail due to a defect in materials or workmanship During this From the date of the additional nineteen year limited warranty you will be responsible for any labor or in home service original purchase costs What Is Not Covered E Service trips to your home to teach you how to use E Replacement of house fuses or resetting of circuit the product breakers E Improper installation E Damage to the product caused by accident fire floods or acts of God E Failure of the product if it is abused misused or used for other than the intended purpose or used commercially E Incidental or consequential damage to personal property caused by possible defects with this appliance This warranty is extended to the original purchaser and any succeeding owner for products purchased for home use within the USA In Alaska the warranty excludes the cost of shipping or service calls to your home Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state To know what
20. your legal rights are consult your local or state consumer affairs office or your states Attorney General Warrantor General Electric Company Louisville KY 40225 15 suon nysuj Ajaes gt Bw S Q A S Q S sdijy Gurooysajqnosy J WOJSNI aIINa Safety Instructions S S S 3 D Q S Q Troubleshooting Tips rvice Customer Se Service Telephone Numbers GE Answer Center 800 626 2000 The GE Answer Center is open 24 hours a day 7 days a week In Home Repair Service 800 GE CARES 800 432 2737 Expert GE repair service is only a phone call away Special Needs Service 800 626 2000 800 TDD GEAC 800 833 4322 GE offers free of charge a brochure to assist in planning a barrier free kitchen for persons with limited mobility Service Contracts 800 626 2224 Purchase a GE service contract while your warranty is still in effect and you ll receive a substantial discount GE Consumer Service will still be there after your warranty expires Parts and Accessories 800 626 2002 Individuals qualified to service their own appliances can have parts or accessories sent directly to their homes VISA MasterCard and Discover cards are accepted Instructions contained in this manual cover procedures to be performed by any user Other servicing generally should be referred to qualified service personnel Caution must be exercised since improper s
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