User Manual GE WHDSR109JWW 3.2 Cu. Ft. Super Capacity Washer

If you experience issues with the water temperature check the following:
- Check to ensure both Hot and Cold water supply valves are turned on.
- Check to ensure the hose connections were not reversed. The hoses are marked with letters "H" for HOT and "C" for Cold. To view short videos about installing the water hoses:
- Check to ensure the proper temperature setting was selected
- Check the household water heater to make sure it is delivering water at 90-120 degrees F.
+ HOT wash water is the house hot water supply, when it reaches the washer. For 2015 models and after, see Washers - Hot Water Not Working or Not Hot Enough.
+ WARM is the mix of hot and cold water coming into the washer and can change depending on the incoming water temperatures to the washer. Note: Starting with 1995 and newer models washers, the warm water temperature is slightly lower than on previous models. This is due to a different mix of hot and cold water. This was done to meet federal energy guidelines. The biggest cost of energy for a clothes washer is the cost of heating the water, so slight changes reducing the amount of hot water result in energy savings without reducing wash performance.
+ COLD depends on the incoming supply and can vary from near freezing in some areas in the winter to about 80 degrees Fahrenheit in the summer. Note: The effectiveness of detergent is seriously diminished in extremely low water temperatures (below 60 degrees F, 15.6 degrees C). During the winter, incoming water temperatures are lower and the resulting warm water temperatures are lower as well.
- Check the water valve screen for a clog. One half of the water valve can fail and only hot or cold will come into the washer. Select cold or hot temperature and if one or the other does not work the valve screen may be clogged. For information on cleaning the water valve screen, see Washer Slow Fill With Water.

Note: On models that have a temperature sensor, you might hear the water valves automatically turn on and off while the temperature is being adjusted.

If the washer fills or drips water in to the tub even when it is not turned on, the water valve on the back of your washer may have failed. The valve may need to be replaced.

To improve wash performance, use the correct amount and type of detergent, load carefully, and select the right amount of water and settings for your load size. Keep the lid closed during the wash cycle.

Step 1: Select the right amount and type of detergent. Follow the manufacturer’s recommended amount for your load. Pre-treat stains if needed. If your washer has an infusor or precise-fill setting, you should use HE (High Efficiency) detergent. HE detergent is a low sudsing detergent. Contrary to other applications, suds in a washing machine can reduce cleaning performance.

Step 2: Loosely load the clothing into the washer basket around of the outside of the basket. Pouring and/or compacting the load can lead to poor cleaning performance and increase wrinkling and tangling. Do not wrap items around the agitator or infusor as that can lead to increased wrinkling.

Step 3: Close the lid. Select the settings for your washer cycle. Several washers can select the correct am