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GE WSKS3040EWW Owner's Manual & Installation Instructions

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Washer Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
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Operating Instructions
Tools and Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Control Panel and Settings . . . . . . . . .4
Location Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Electrical Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Washer Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Remove Shipping Material . . . . . . . . .5
Installation Instructions
Before You Start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Drain System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Electrical Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Connect Drain Hose . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Grounding Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Connect the Inlet Hoses . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Leveling the Washer . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Secure Drain Hose . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Preparation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8, 9
Level the Washer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Washer Connections . . . . . . . . . . 10-13
Complete Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Troubleshooting Tips
Starting Your Washer . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Cycles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Consumer Support
Normal Sounds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Consumer Support . . . . . . Back Cover
Product Registration . . . . . . . . . . 17, 18
Loading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Cleaning Your Washer . . . . . . . . . . .12
Water Inlet Hoses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Product Registration . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
Consumer Support . . . . . . . .Back Cover
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Owner's Manual &
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WSKS3040
WSKS3040
175D1807P483
49-90214 08-04 JR
175D1807P483
49-90214
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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    www.GEAppliances.com Washer Safety ....2 Safety Information ... . 2, 3 Owner’s Manual & Installation Requirements Installation Instructions Operating Instructions Tools and Parts .

  • Page 2: Washer Safety

    WASHER SAFETY Your safety and the safety of others are very important. We have provided many important safety messages in this manual and on your appliance. Always read and obey all safety messages. This is the safety alert symbol. This symbol alerts you to potential hazards that can kill or hurt you and others. All safety messages will follow the safety alert symbol and either the word “DANGER”...

  • Page 3: Installation Requirements

    INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS Tools and Parts Location Requirements Gather the required tools and parts before starting installation. Selecting the proper location for your washer improves Read and follow the instructions provided with any tools listed performance and minimizes noise and possible washer “walk.” here.

  • Page 4: Control Panel And Settings

    ■ Do not ground to a gas pipe. Electrical Requirements ■ Check with a qualified electrician if you are not sure the washer is properly grounded. ■ Do not have a fuse in the neutral or ground circuit. WARNING GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS For a grounded, cord-connected washer: This washer must be grounded.

  • Page 5: Remove Shipping Material

    Remove Shipping Material Before you install your washer, remove all shipping material. WARNING Excessive Weight Hazard Use two or more people to move and install washer. Failure to do so can result in back or other injury. 1. To protect the floor, place two corner posts from the shipping material on the floor in back of the washer.

  • Page 6: Loading And Using The Washer

    INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Before You Start Connect Drain Hose Proper connection of the drain hose will protect your floors from WARNING damage due to water leakage. To prevent the drain hose from coming off or leaking, it must be installed according to the following instructions.

  • Page 7: Connect The Inlet Hoses

    2. Put hooked end of drain hose into laundry tub or standpipe. Connect the inlet hoses to the washer Rotate hook to eliminate kinks in the hose. 6. Attach the hose with the red coupling to the HOT (right) inlet To prevent drain water from going back into the washer: valve.

  • Page 8: Secure Drain Hose

    Secure Drain Hose Complete Installation 1. Drape the power cord over the console. 1. Check the electrical requirements. Be sure that you have the correct electrical supply and the recommended grounding 2. Move the washer to its final location and remove any method.

  • Page 9: Electrical Requirements

    WASHER USE Drop a sorted load of clothes loosely into your washer. Starting Your Washer ■ Load evenly to maintain washer balance. Mix large and small items. WARNING ■ Items should move easily through the wash water. Overloading can cause poor cleaning. ■...

  • Page 10: Washer Connections

    3. (OPTIONAL STEP) Pour measured liquid fabric softener into Cycles the liquid fabric softener dispenser. Softener is added automatically during the rinse portion of the cycle. This section describes the available wash cycles and will help you make the best cycle selections for your wash loads. Each cycle is designed for different types of fabric and soil levels.

  • Page 11: Normal Sounds

    Normal Sounds Loading Loading suggestions Your new washer may make sounds your old one didn’t. Because the sounds might be unfamiliar, you may be concerned about For these suggested full-sized loads, set the WATER LEVEL them. These sounds are normal. selector to the highest setting.

  • Page 12: Leveling The Washer

    WASHER CARE Cleaning Your Washer Vacation, Storage, and Moving Care Cleaning the exterior Install and store your washer where it will not freeze. Because some water may stay in the hoses, freezing can damage your Use a soft, damp cloth or sponge to wipe up any spills such as washer.

  • Page 13: Alcove Or Closet Installation

    TROUBLESHOOTING First try the solutions suggested here and possibly avoid the cost of a service call... Washer won't fill, rinse or wash Washer continues to fill or drain, or the cycle seems stuck ■ Is the lid open? The lid must be closed during operation. The washer will not ■...

  • Page 14: Before You Call For Service

    Washer basket is crooked Stains on load ■ Was the washer basket pulled forward during loading? ■ Did you add powdered detergent to the dispenser? Push the basket to the center before starting wash. For best results, use the dispenser to dissolve powdered detergent.
  • Page 15 Garment damage ■ Check the following: Were sharp items removed from pockets before washing? Empty pockets, zip zippers, snap or hook fasteners before washing. Were strings and sashes tied to prevent tangling? Were items damaged before washing? Mend rips and broken threads in seams before washing. ■...
  • Page 16 NOTES...

  • Page 17: Consumer Support Product Registration

    You can rest easy, knowing that all your valuable household products are protected against expensive repairs. 800.626.2224 Place your confidence in GE and call us in the U.S. toll-free at for more information. *All brands covered, up to 20 years old, in the continental U.S.
  • Page 18 Year Please provide your e-mail address to receive, via e-mail, discounts, special offers and other important communications from GE Appliances (GEA). Check here if you do not want to receive communications from GEA’s carefully selected partners. FAILURE TO COMPLETE AND RETURN THIS CARD DOES NOT DIMINISH YOUR GE Appliances WARRANTY RIGHTS.

  • Page 19: Warranty

    The transmission, suspension rod and spring assembly if any of these parts should fail due to a defect Fifth Year the washer lid or cover, in materials or workmanship. GE will also replace if they should rust additional four-year limited warranty, From the date of the under operating conditions.

  • Page 20: Consumer Support

    800.626.2002 during normal business hours. Contact Us www.GEAppliances.com If you are not satisfied with the service you receive from GE, contact us on our Website with all the details including your phone number, or write to: General Manager, Customer Relations GE Appliances, Appliance Park...

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