GE Appliances G153 User manual

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Safety Instructions .......... 2,s
Operating Instructions
Careand Cleaning
of the Washer...................... 7
Control Panel ...................... 4
ControlSettings ................. 4-5
Features ........................... 6
Loading and Using
the Washer ........................ 7
Troubleshooting Tips ....... 8-to
Consumer Support
Consumer Support ................ 12
Warranty .......................... 11
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Write the model and serial
number here:
Model #
Serial #
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under the lid of
the washer.
49-90434-2 02-13 GE

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.
AWARNING! informationin,ismon.o minimi is,
of fire or explosion, electric shock, or to prevent property damage, personal injury,or
loss of life.
WATER HEATERSAFETY
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 be explosive under these circumstances.
If the hot water hasnot been usedfor 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. Dothis before using any electrical appliance
which isconnected to the hot water system.Thissimple procedure will allow any built-up hydrogen gasto escape.
Sincethe gas isflammable, do not smoke or usean open flame or appliance during this process.
%PROPERINSTALLATION
This washer must be properly installed and located in accordance with the Installation Instructions
before it is used. If you did not receive an Installation Instructions sheet, you can receive one by
visiting GEAppliances.com or by calling 800.GE.CARES (800.452.2757).
[] Installor store where it will not be exposedto GEstrongly recommends the useof new water supply
temperatures below freezing or exposedto the hoses.Hosesdegrade overtime and need to be
weather, which could cause permanent damage and replacedevery 5 years to reducethe risk of hosefailures
invalidate the warranty, and water damage.
[]
[]
Properlyground washer to conform with all governing
codes and ordinances. Followdetails in Installation
Instructions.
Toensure proper installation, run two small load size
.SpeedWash cycles BEFOREwashing the first load.
[] Thiswasher doesnot includewater supply hoses.
GEstrongly recommends the use offactory specified
parts.A list of factory hosesavailable for purchase
are listed below. These hosesare manufactured and
tested to meet GEspecifications.
Parts and Accessories
Order on-line at GEApplianceparts.com today, 24
hoursa day or by phone at 800.626.2002during normal
businesshours.
Part Number
PH!4X!0002
OR
PH!4X!0005
WXlOXlO011
Accessory
/4ft RubberWater SupplyHoses
/4ft Braided Water Supply Hoses
Tide@Washing Machine Cleaner*
WX7X1 Washer FloorTray
YOURLAUNDRYAREA
[] Keepthe area underneath and around your
appliances free of combustible materials such aslint,
paper, rags,chemicals,etc.
[] Closesupervision isnecessary ifthis appliance is used
byor near children. Donot allow children to play on,
with or insidethis or any other appliance.
* Tide@is a registered trademark of Procter & Gamble.

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Use this
appliance
only for its
intended
purpose as
described in
this Owner's
Manual
WHEN USING THE WASHER
[] Never reach into the washer while it ismoving.
Wait until the machine hascompletely stopped
before opening the lid.
[] Thelaundry processcan reduce the flame retardancy
of fabrics. Toavoid such a result,carefully follow the
garment manufacturer's wash and care instructions.
[]
[]
Do not mix chlorine bleach with ammonia or acids
such as vinegar and/or rust remover. Mixingdifferent
chemicals can produce a toxic gas which may cause
death.
Do not wash or dry articlesthat have been cleaned
in,washed in,soaked in or spotted with combustible
or explosivesubstances (such aswax, oil,paint,
gasoline,degreasers,dry-cleaning solvents,kerosene,
etc.).These substancesgive off vapors that may
ignite or explode. Donot add these substances to the
wash water. Do not use or place these substances
around your washer or dryer during operation.
[]
[]
To minimizethe possibility of electric shock,unplug
this appliance from the power supply or disconnect
the washer at the building's distribution panel by
removing the fuse or switching off the circuit breaker
before attempting any maintenance or cleaning.
NOTE:Turningthe CycleSelectorKnob to an off
position,or pressingPAUSEdoesNOTdisconnect the
appliance from the power supply.
Neverattempt to operate this appliance if it is
damaged, malfunctioning, partially disassembled,or
hasmissing or broken parts, including a damaged
cord or plug.
WHEN NOT IN USE
[] Turn off water faucets to minimize leakage ifa break
or rupture should occur. Checkthe condition of the fill
hoses;GErecommends changing the hosesevery 5
years.
[] Beforediscarding a washer, or removing it from
service,remove the washer lidto prevent children
from hiding inside.
[] Donot attempt to repair or replaceany part of
this appliance unless specificallyrecommended in
this Owner's Manual,or in published user-repair
instructions that you understand and havethe skills
to carry out.
[] Do not tamper with the controls.
READAND FOLLOWTHISSAFETYINFORMATIONCAREFULLY.
VETHESEINSTRUCTIONS

About the control panel-for models with STARTbutton.
• Add fabric softener (on
models with a fabric
softener dispenser}; see
page 6 for details.
• Add detergent. GE
recommends the use
of High Efficiency
detergents in all Energy
Star-rated washers.
Step
. Add items.
Close lid.
NOTE:Washer will not
start to fill with lid open
on Auto Load sensing
settings (on some
models}.
7
. Select load size and
other wash options,
including Fabric
Softener option.
Select wash cycle.
Select OPTIONS.
Odic kStart GUide
LOAD SIZE
OR SIGNAL TEMPERATURE OPTIONS n 00000
FILL SOAK WASH RINSE SPIN
m
Controls
Step 4
LASGE
AUTOMATICLOAD
SENSINGequipped
models
, Push START
START
0
STOP/PAUSE
or
_Signal (on some models)
[] Selectfor an end of cyclesignal.
NOTE:Thisisa high-efficiencywashingmachine.Thissystemrequireslesswaterwhileprovidingeffectivecleaning
action.Youmay noticethat thewaterlevelislowerthanonyourpreviouswasher.Thisisnormal.
_LoadSize(onsomemodels)
[] Add@ detergentto thebottomofthebasketandfabricsoftenertothedispenserpriorto loadingclothes.
[] Looselyloud items in the washer basket.Overloading may negatively impact wash performance.
Adjust the loud sizeaccordingly.
[] Hakethe loadselection:
AUTOMATICLOADSENSING(onsomemodels)
- Forconvenience,bestperformanceandoptimalefficiency,selectAUTOMATICLOADSENSINGonmodelsthat are
soequipped.Thisselectionautomaticallyprovidesthecorrectamountofwatersuitedtothesizeandtypeof load
placedintheunit.
- tfyou preferto manuallyselectthewater level,selectSMALLthroughSUPER.WhileAUTOMATICLOADSENSINGis
bestformostloadsandgeneralwashing,youmaywantto manuallyselecttheloadsizeforspecialtyitemssuch
asbulky,lightweightcomfortersor pillows,whereyouwantto ensurea largerwaterlevelisapplied.Manualload
sizeselectionsshouldbemadeforwet itemsplacedinthewasher,suchassoakedtowelsorgarments.
- Thewasher will not fill with water when automatic loud sensing isselected ifthe lidisopened.
When the lid isclosed the machine isable to begin filling with water in order to sensethe loud size.

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Temperature
Selectthewatertemperatureforthewashandrinsecycles.Alwaysfollowfabricmanufacturer'scarelabelor instructionswhenlaundering.
PeffecTempsensesthe incomingwatertemperatureand adJuststhefillwaterto obtaina moreprecisetemperaturerangeforallwash
temperaturesexceptTAPCOLD.Forexample,ina COLDwashselection,somewarm watermaybeaddedto reacha temperature
neededto betterdissolvedetergents.Often,detergentsarenotcompletelydissolvedinverycoldwater,especiallyincoolerclimates.
Duringwintermonths,whenthewaterenteringyourhomeiscolder,orforlocationswithverycoldwateryearround,usethePeffecTemp
COLDtohelpdissolvepowdereddetergentsandto improvethecleaningofyourclothes.
TheTAPCOLDfeatureturnsthePerfecTempfeatureonyourwasheroffandusesyourhouseholdtapwatertemperaturefora COLD
wash.Thiscanprovideenergysavingsbyreducingtheamountof hotwater usedinyourwash.
Options
Autosoak Option (on some models)
Thisoption begins with a brief agitation, soaksfor a specified period oftime, then moves through the rest of the cycle
automatically. On some models,this option islocated on the CycleSelectorknob.
2nd Rinse Option (onsome models)
When you useextra detergent or bleach to clean heavily soiledclothes,usethe 2nd Rinseoption to better remove additional
residues.
Extended Spin Option (onsome models)
Usethis option to extract more water from your clothes. Clotheswill bedrier when this option isselected and will dry more
quickly in your dryer.
Fabric Softener and Power Rinse
Setthis option when adding fabric softener to the washer or to selectthe enhanced PowerRinse.
NOTE:Donot usefabric softener dispensing ballswith this washer.They do not work correctly in high-efficiency washers.
Status Indicator Lights
TheCycleIndicator Lights show what stage the washer is in.When the Selectorknob isset to a new cycle,the Indicator
Lightswill flush momentarily, showing what stagesthe cyclewill go through. On models without an AUTOSOAKoption, the
SOAKlight will not light up. J 0 0 0 0 0
lFILL SOAK WASH RINSE SPIN
Wash Cycle-Cycle Selector Knob
Thewash cycle controls the length and intensity ofthe washing process.Theknob can be turned in either direction. Turning
the CycleSelector knob after starting a cycle will stop the washer and reset the cycle to the new selection. PressSTARTto
begin the new cycleselection.
WHITES Forheavy to lightly soiled cottons, household linens,work and play clothes.Thiscycleprovidesthe best overall
cleaningand shouldbe usedfor most everydayitems.Providesa regular wash and a high speedspin.
PREWASHForremoving surface dirt from heavily soiledclothes. Hake sureto follow with a regular wash cycle.
COLORSFornon-colorfast cottons and blends or itemsthat are labeled cold wash. Providesa regular wash with periods of
soak and a high speedspin.
PERMANENTPRESS Forwrinkle-free and permanent press items and knits. Provides a regular wash with periods of
soak and a low speed spin.
DELICATESForlingerieand special-carefabricswith light soil.Providesan extra gentlewash and a lowspeedspin.
HAND WASH Foritems labeledhand washable with light soil.Providesan extra low speedspin.
SPEEDWASH Forsmall loadsof lightly soileditemsthat are neededin a hurry. Providesa high speedspin.
DRAIN&SPINORSPINONLY Fordrainingthe tub and spinningwater out ofthe clothes.Providesa highspeedspin.
TOWELS& SHEETSProvidesperiodsof agitation and soak tailored for washing towels and sheets. Providesa regular wash
and a high speedspin.
.lEANS Forwashing medium to lightly soiled jeans. Providesa gentlewash and a high speedspin.(Forheavily soiled work
jeans, use WHITES cycle.)
QUICKRINSE Rinsesand spins non-soiled items where a rinseonly is desired. Providesa high speed spin.
START
PressSTARTto begin the cycle. PressingSTARTagain will PAUSEthe cycle and the Cycleindicator light will blink.
Tocontinue the cycle,press STARTagain or close the lid.Ifmachine ispaused more than 24hours, the cyclewill be
cancelled.Tostop the cycle, hold the button for 3seconds. Ifwater remains in the machine, selectthe DRAIN& SPINOR
SPINONLYcycleto drain tub and spin water out of the washer tub.
Raisingthe lid will stop agitation or spin action but does not pausethe cycle.

About washer features.
OPTIONS
OFF
2nd Set when addling
RINSE FABRIC SOFTENER
EXT FABRIC SOFTENER
SPINAIQIFrENER2nd RNS & X NOD SuN
x NODSP_ AUTO 2nda_\S
SOAK
The Fabric Softener Dispenser
The agitator cap fits into the top of the agitator.
Ifit accidentally comes off, simply put it back
on.
J31Add water to dispenser until it reachesthe
maximum fill line.
Thefabric softener dispenser automatically
releases liquid fabric softener at the proper time
during the cycle.
Do not stop the washer or raise the lid during
the first spin. This will cause the dispenser to
empty too soon.
To use, follow these steps:
r_ ivlake sure dispenser issecurelyattached to
agitator.
Do not pour anything into the
agitator if the agitator cap or
dispenser is removed.
[_] Useonly liquiddiluted fabric softener. Pour F_-JselectFABRICSOFTENERsetting knob to
into dispenser,usingamount recommended activate the cycle.
on package. Note: Fabricsoftener will not dispenseif the
Never pour fabric softener directly on clothes, knob isin the "OFF"position.
it may stain them.
C
Separate for cleaning
Cleaning the Fabric Softener Dispenser (on some models)
r_Remove the dispenser from the top of the agitator.
J_-ISeparatethe dispensercup from the coverby grasping the top and pushing down on the
inside ofthe cup with your fingers.Dispensercup will pop free from the cover.
F_To clean the dispenser,soakboth the dispenser cup and the dispenser cover in the following
solution:
[] i USgallon (3.8liters)warm water
[] !/4 cup (60ml)heavy-duty liquid detergent
[] !cup (2/40ml)bleach
r411f necessary,loosen buildup with a clean, soft cloth after soaking. Donot usea stiff brush;you
may roughen the surface of the dispenser.
J_] Rinseand reassembledispenser.Placedispenser back on the agitator.
6
Liquid Bleach Funnel
The water filldilutes liquid chlorine bleach as the washer fillsfor the wash cycle.
[!] Check clothing care labels for special instructions.
[_] Pleasure liquid bleach carefully, following instructions on the bottle.
[] Never pour undiluted liquid chlorine bleach directly onto clothes or into the wash basket.
[] Do not pour powdered bleach into bleach funnel.
]]Before starting the washer, pour measured amount of bleach directly into bleach funnel. Avoid
splashing or over-filling dispenser. Ifyou 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 atoxic gas which may cause death.

Loading and using the washer.
Always follow fabric manufacturer's care label when laundering.
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Wash_Loads
Sort bycolor (whites, lights,colors),soil [eve[,fabric type
(sturdy cottons, easy care, delicates) and whether the
fabric produces lint (terry cloth, chenille) or collects lint
(velveteen, corduroy).
Proper Use of Detergent
Add detergent before adding items sothat the
detergent can work effectively. Usingtoo little or
too much detergent isa common cause of laundry
problems.
Forspots, apply pre-treutment to items as
recommended on the product label.Application should
be made in the basketto prevent overspray which may
cause the coloring on the lid or graphics to fade.
You can useless detergent ifyou have soft water, a
smaller load or a lightly soiled load.
When using high efficiency or concentrated
detergents, consult the product label to determine
amount required for optimum performance. Excessive
detergent will negatively impact wash performance.
LoadingtheWasher
Load dry items loosely inthe washer basket. Forbest
results,load items evenly and loosely around the
outside ofthe basket.Toadd items after washer has
started, lift the lid and submerge additional items
around the outside of the basket.
[] Do not place large items across the agitator. Load
them around the outside of the basket.
[] Do not wash fabrics containing flammable materials
(waxes, cleaning fluids, etc.).
[] Washer willnot agitate or spin with the lidup,
however the timer willcontinue to run.
Care and cleaning of the washer.
Wash Basket: Leavethe lid open after washing to allow
moisture to evaporate. Ifyou want to cleanthe basket,
use a clean, soft cloth dampened with liquid detergent;
then rinse.(Donot use harshor gritty cleaners.)
Fill Hoses: GErecommends changing the hosesevery 5
years.
5xterion Immediately wipe off any spills.Wipe with
damp cloth.Try not to hit surface with sharp objects.
Interion Theoccasional useof a cycle that contains
bleach will keepthe insideof the washer clean.
Moving and Storage: Ask the servicetechnician to
remove water from drain pump and hoses.Seethe
Installation Instructions packed with product for
information on how to reinstall the shipping rod to
keepthe tub stationary when moving the washer. For
more information, visit 6EAppliances.corn or call 800.
6E.CARES(800./432.2737).Donot store the washer
where it will be exposedto the weather.
Long Vacations: Besurewater supply isshut off at
faucets. Drainall water from hosesif weather will be
below freezing.

Before you call for service...
Troubleshooting Tips
Save time and money! Review the charts on the following pages,
or visit GEAppliances.com. You may not need to call for service.
WATER Possible Causes What To Do
Water level seems low This is normal _ Water may not cover the top levelof the clothes.
Thisis normal for this high-efficiency washer.
Water fills and drains Drain stand pipe istoo low . Thedrain stand pipe must be above 30".
at the same time
Too many suds Too much detergent . Measure your detergent carefully. Uselesssoap ifyou have
soft water, a smaller load or a lightly soiledload.
Type of detergent • Switchto HE_detergent.
Soft water . Try lessdetergent.
Water leaks Using too much detergent . Use lessdetergent. Uselesssoap ifyou havesoft water,
in washer a smaller load or a lightly soiled load.
Type of detergent • Switchto HE_detergent.
Fill hoses or drain hose is . Hake sure hoseconnections are tight at faucets and
improperly connected rubber washers are installed.Hake sureend of drain hose
iscorrectly inserted in and secured to drain facility.
Household drain may . Checkhousehold plumbing. You may need to call
be clogged a plumber.
Drain hose is loose . Hake sure drain hoseisfully seated in back of washer and
that the two retaining screws are fully seated.
Drain hose rubs on wall _ Hake sure drain hosedoes not make contact with the wall.
Hay cause excessivewear on the hose.
Constant water pressure _ Tighten hoses at the faucets and turn the water off after
to the fill hoses at the each use.
water source _ Checkcondition of the fill hoses;they should be replaced
every 5 years.
Water temperature Cooler water temperatures . New laundry detergents have been formulated to work
seems incorrect provide improved energy with cooler water temperatures without affecting wash
efficiency performance.
Water supply is turned off _ Turn both hot and coldfaucets fully on and make sure
or improperly connected hoses are connected to correct faucets.
Water valve screens are _ Turnoff the water source and remove the water connection
stopped up hosesfrom the upper back of the washer. Usea brush or
toothpick to clean the screens inthe machine. Reconnect
the hosesand turn the water back on.
Cool/Cold water when _ Thisis normal. PerfecTempsenseswater temperature and
selecting Hot optimizes for best results. Coldwater isadded periodically
when hot isselected.
House water heater is _ Hake sure housewater heater isdeliveringwater at
not set properly !20°F-!40°F (48°C-60°C).
Water pumped out before Lid lifted or cycle was put in _ Resetcycle.
cycle is complete pause for over 24 hours
Water won't drain Drain hose is kinked or . Straighten drain hoseand make surewasher isnot sitting on it.
improperly connected _ Topof drain outlet should belessthan 6 ft (1.8m)above floor.
Washer pauses during The PREWASHCycle _ Thisis normal.The washer alternates between agitate and
wash cycle was chosen soak during these cycles to getyour clothes cleaner with
lesswear.
Washer pauses during This is normal . Thewasher may pause during the spin cycleto remove
spin cycle soapy water more efficiently.

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OPERATION Possible Causes What To Do
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 properly • Check controls.
Lid is open--safety feature • Close lid and reset cycle, to the beginning if necessary.
prevents agitation and
spinning when lid is up
Circuit breaker/fuse is • Check house circuit breakers/fuses. Replace fuses or
tripped/blown reset breaker. Washer should have a separate outlet.
Electronics need to be reset • Unplug washer, wait 2 minutes, plug back in and press START.
STARTwas not pressed • PressSTART.
Lid magnet missing ,, Call for service.
Time not shown Unit filling ,, This is normal. Estimated time remaining is updated during
on display fill time.
Hovement inside machine Shifting mechanism is • When the machine is manually turned off, the shifter will
when shut off disengaging the motor disengage the motor before completely shutting down.
Iflid is raised before the motor isdisengaged, it will resume
when lid is closed.
PERFORMANCE Possible Causes What To Do
Clothes too wet Incorrect cycle selected. • Make sure the cycle selected matches the load you are
washing. Some fabricswill feel wetter when rinsedwith cold water.
Wash load out of balance • Redistribute load in washer and run through Drain & Spin cycle.
Colored spots Incorrect use of fabric • Check fabric softener package for instructions and follow
softener directions for using dispenser.
• Make sure you have selected the Fabric Softener option.
• Pretreat stain and rewash.
Dye transfer • Sort whites or lightly colored items from dark colors.
Grayed or yellowed Detergent amount • Be sure to follow detergent manufacturer's directions.
clothes Hard water • Use a water conditioner like Calgon brand or install
a water softener.
Water is not hot enough • Make sure water heater is delivering water at
120%-!40% (48°C-60°C).
Washer is overloaded • Loosely load clothes in the washer basket. Adjust load size based
on item size and material. For best results, load items around the
outside of the basket.
Detergent is not dissolving • Add detergent before you load items.
Dye transfer • Sort clothes by color. If fabric label states wash separately,
unstable dyes may be indicated.
Lint or residue on Clothes are air or line dried • If you do not dry your clothes with a clothes dryer, your
clothes clothes may retain more lint.
Incorrect sorting • Separate lint producers from lint collectors.
Washing too long • Wash small loads for a shorter time than larger loads.
Detergent not dissolving • Add detergent before you load items.
• Try a liquid detergent.
• Use warmer water temperature.
Overloading • Loosely load clothes in the washer basket. Adjust load size based
on item size and material. For best results, load items around the
outside of the basket.
Incorrect use of fabric
softener ,, Check fabric softener package for instructions and follow
directions for using dispenser.
• Make sure you have selected the Fabric Softener option.

Before you call for service...
_Troubleshooting Tips
PERFORMANCE(cont.) Possible Causes Reason
Pilling Result of normal wear on . Whilethis is not caused by the washer, you can slow the
poly-cotton blends and pilling processbywashing garments insideout.
fuzzy fabrics
Snags, holes, tears, rips Pins, snaps, hooks, sharp . Fastensnaps,hooks,buttons and zippers.
or excessivewear buttons, belt buckles, . Removeloose items likepins,objects in pockets and
zippers and sharp objects sharp buttons.
left in pockets • Turn knits(which snag easily)inside out.
Undiluted chlorine bleach * Checkbleach package instructions for proper amount.
• Never add undiluted bleachto wash or allow clothes to
come in contact with undiluted bleach.
Chemicals like hair bleach or * Rinseitemsthat may havechemicals on them before
dye, permanent wave solution washing.
Wrinkling Improper sorting . Avoid mixing heavy items (likework clothes)with light items
(likeblouses).
• Try a fabric softener.
Overloading or incorrect * Looselyloadclothesinthe washer basket.Adjust loadsizebased
water level on item sizeand material.
Incorrect wash and * Match Cycleselectionto the type of fabric you are washing
dry cycles (especiallyfor easy care loads).
Repeated washing in . Wash inwarm or cold water.
water that istoo hot
SOUNDS Possible Causes What To Do
"Metallic clicking" Shifter mechanism is . Thedrive systemwill engage at the start of agitate and
engaging or disengaging disengage when agitate iscomplete. This occurs multiple
times during the wash.
Back and forth "swoosh" Electric motor reversing * Thismachine hasa drivesystem that doesn't usegears.
or light "clicking" sound direction Thissound isthe motor rotating back and forth to clean
during agitate your laundry.
Quick short agitation Clothing redistribution . Atthe end of agitate, the motor makes short agitation strokes
sounds at end of agitate to redistribute the load.
"Click" when water Relay switch , Therelay makes a click sound when activated.Thewater
stops filling levelactivates the relay and stopsfilling.
"Clicking" behind Control Automatic Temperature . Two valvesmix cold and hot water. The "clicking" iswhen either
Panel during fill ControlValve valve turns on or off to raiseor lower the fill water temperature.
Water flow changes Automatic Temperature . Two valvesmix cold and hot water. The flow changes when either
during fill Control Valve valve turns on or off to raiseor lower the fill water temperature.
Motor "whining up" or Motor ramping up/down . Themotor will speed up incrementally during the spin cycle.
"coasting down" in spin during spincycle When spin iscomplete, itwill coast until it stops.
"Humming" Water drain pump * Thedrain pump will make a humming sound when pumping
out water after agitation stops and continue until spin iscomplete.
"Gurgling" Water drain pump , When the pump starts drawing in air,Itstarts to gurgle.
Thewasher shouldthen begin spinning and the sound will
continue until it isdone spinning.
Water "swishing" This is normal • Water swishingwhilethe unit isagitating isnormal, especiallywith
smaller loads.
Washer is noisy Washer is uneven , Tolevelthe front of the washer, adjust the front levelinglegsby
rotating the individual leg in the proper direction for up
or down. Tolevelthe back of the washer, lift the back
of the machine 4" (!! cm) and set down.
Shipping rod is still assembled * Toremove the shipping rod from the washer, pullthe yellowtag
in the unit and remove the attached rod from the bottom right hand sideof
the washer.
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GE Washer Warranty.
All warranty service provided by our Factory Service Centers, or
an authorized Customer Care®technician. Toschedule service,
on-line, visit us at GEAppliances.com, or call 800.GE.CARES
(800.832.2737). Please have serial number and model number
available when calling for service.
Staple your receipt here.
Proof of the original purchase
date is needed to obtain
service under the warranty.
For The Period Of'. We Will Replace:
One Year
From the date of the
original purchase
Any factory specified part of the washer which fails due to a defect in materials or workmanship.
During this limited one-year warranty, we will also provide, free of charge, all labor and related
serviceto replacethe defective part.
What Is Not Covered:
[] Service trips to your home to teach you how to usethe
product.
[] Improper installation, delivery or maintenance.
[] Failure of the product if it isabused, misused, or used for
other than the intended purpose or used commercially.
[] Replacement of house fuses or resetting of circuit breakers.
[] Products which are not defective or broken, or which are
working as described in the Owner's Manual.
[] Damage to the product caused by accident, fire, floods or
acts of God.
[] Incidental or consequential damage caused by possible
defects with this appliance.
[] Defects or damage due to operation in freezing
temperatures.
[] Damage caused after delivery.
[] Product not accessible to provide required service.
EXCLUSION OF INPLIED WARRANTIES--Your sole and exclusive remedy is product repair as provided in this Limited
Warranty. Any implied warranties, including the implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose,
are limited to one year or the shortest period allowed by law.
Thiswarranty isextended to the original purchaser and any succeedingowner for products purchased for home usewithin the
USA.If the product islocated in an area whereservicebyaGEAuthorized Servicerisnot available,you may beresponsiblefor atrip
charge oryou may be required to bring the product to an Authorized GEServicelocation.InAlaska,the warranty excludesthe cost
of shipping or servicecoils toyour home.
Ifyou need to order replacement parts, we recommend that you only use GEfactory specified parts. These parts are designed to
work with your appliance and are manufactured and tested to meet GEspecifications.
Somestates do not allow the exclusionor limitation of incidental or consequential damages.Thiswarranty givesyou specificlegal
rights,andyou may alsohave other rights which vary from stateto state. Toknow what your legal rights are,consultyour local or
state consumeraffairs officeoryour state'sAttorney General
Warranton General Electric Company. Louisville, KY 40225
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Instrucciones
de seguridad .................. 2,]
Instrucciones de operaci6n
Ajustes de control ............... 4-5
C6mo cargary usar
la lavadora ......................... 7
Cuidado y Iimpieza
de la lavadora ...................... 7
Funciones .......................... 6
Panel de control .................... 4
Consejos para la soluci6n
de problemas ................ 8-lo
Soporte al consumidor
Garantia .......................... 11
Soporte al consumidor ............ 12
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Escriba el nhmero de modelo
yde serie aquk
No. de modelo
No. de serie
Puede encontrarlos
bajo la puerta
de la lavadora.
49-904S4-2 02-1S GE

INFORMACION DE SEGURIDAD IMPORTANT&
LEA TODASLASINSTRUCCIONESANTES DE USAR.
AiA DVERTENC!A!sugu ,dod losindicacionesdeeste manual paraminimizar
el riesgo de incendio o explosi6n, descarga eldctrica, o para evitar dahos a la
propiedad, lesiones personales, o muerte.
SEGURIDAD DEL CALENTADOR DE AGUA
En determinadas condiciones, en un calentador de agua que no se haya utilizado durante un mfnimo
de dos semanas se puede producir gas hidr6geno. Elgas hidr6geno puede resultar explosivo en
determinadas circunstancias.
Siel agua caliente no seha utilizadopor dossemanaso m6s,prevengala posibilidadde sufrir dahoso lesiones
abriendo todos losgrifos de agua calienteydej6ndola cotter durante ratios minutos. Realiceesteproceso antes
de utilizar cualquier electrodom@sticoque seconecte al sistema de agua caliente. Estesencilloprocedimiento le
permitir6 liberar todo el gas hidr6geno acumulado. Debidoa que el gas esinflamable,no fume ni utilice ninguna
llama o electrodom@sticodurante el proceso.
INSTALACION CORRECTA
La lavadora se debe instalar y colocar correctamente de acuerdo con las instrucciones de instalacidn, antes
de utilizarla. Si no recibi6 la hoja con instrucciones de instalaci6n, puede obtener una visitando
GEAppliances.com o Ilamando al 800.GE.CARES (800.432.2757).
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Instaleo almacenela lavadoraen un lugardonde
no est@expuestaa temperaturas bajo cero nia las
inclemenciasclimeticas,ya queesto puede provocar
da_osirreversiblese invalidarla garantfa.
Conectecorrectamentea tierra la lavadorade
conformidad contodos losc6digosyordenanzas
regulatorias.Sigala informaci6nde Instruccionesde
instalaci6n.
Paraasegurar una instalaci6n adecuada, deje
correr dos ciclos de Speed Wash (Lavado R4pido)
con tamaho de carga pequeBaANTESde realizar el
primer lavado.
Estalavadora no incluye mangueras de suministro de
agua.
GErecomienda enf@icamente el usode piezas
especificadas de fc_brica.A continuaci6n seencuentra
una lista de mangueras de f6brica disponibles para
la compra. Estasmangueras estc_nfabricadas y
probadas para cumplir con lasespecificaciones de
GE.
GErecomiendaenf@icamenteel usode mangueras
nuevasdesuministrode agua.Lasmanguerasse
desgastanconeltiempoydeben reemplazarsecada5
ahospara reducirelriesgodefallasen lasmanguerasy
da_osprovocadosporel agua.
Piezasy accesorios
Solidtelos on-line hoy mismo a GEApplianceparts.com,
las 24 horas del d[a o por tel6fono a1800.626.2002en
horario normal de trabajo.
N6mero de Pieza
PMI4XIO002
0
PMI4XIO005
WXlOXlO011
WX7X1
Accesorio
Mangueras de goma de
suministro de agua de 4 pies
Mangueras trenzada de
suministro de agua de 4 pies
LimpiadorTide@para Lavadoras*
Bandejadel Pisode la Lavadora
ZONADELAVADERO
[] Mantenga la zona por debajo yalrededor de sus
electrodom#sticos libresde materiales combustibles
como pelusa,papel,trapos, productos qu[micos,etc.
[] Esnecesariovigilar con atenci6n a losnihos siutilizan
la lavadora o seencuentran en las proximidades.
Nodeje que losnihosjueguen sobre 6ste u otto
electrodom6stico, con 61o en su interior.
*Tide@es una marca registrada de Procter &Gamble.

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AL UTILIZAR LA LAVADORA
[]
Utiliceeste
dectrodomdstico[]
s61opara elusa
quesedescribe
en estemanual
delpropietario. []
Nunca introduzca lasmanos en la lavadora
mientras 6sta seencuentre en movimiento. Espere
a que la m6quina sehaya detenido par completo
antes de abrir la tapa.
Elproceso de lavado puede reducir el tiempo previo
a la inflamaci6n de lostejidos. Paraevitar este
efecto, siga con atenci6n las instrucciones de lavado
y cuidado del fabricante de la prenda.
No mezcleblanqueadores clorados con amonbco o
6cidos coma vinagre o desoxidantes. Lamezcla de
distintos productos qu[micos puede producir gases
t6xicos que pueden causar la muerte.
No laveni sequeprendas que se hayan limpiado,
lavado, empapado o manchado con sustancias
inflamables o explosivas(coma cera, aceite, pintura,
gasolina,desengrasantes, disolventes de limpieza
en seco,queroseno, etc.)que puedan prenderseo
explosionar.No aBada ninguna de estassustancias
al agua de lavado. No utilice ni coloque ninguna
de estas sustanciasen torno a la lavadora o la
secadora durante el funcionamiento.
Para minimizar la posibilidad de descarga el_ctrica,
desenchufe el electrodom6stico de la corriente o
desconecte la lavadora en el panel de distribuci6n
de lavivienda quitando el fusible o apagando el
interruptor antes de realizarcualquier tarea de
mantenimiento o limpieza.
1IOTA:ElIlevarla perilla selectora de cicloa la
posician off u oprimir PAUSE110desconectael
electrodomdsticode la alimentacian.
No intente en ningOncaso utilizar la lavadora
siest6 dahada, funciona incorrectamente, est6
parcialmente desmontada, lefaltan piezaso
algunas est6n rotas, incluidos elcable o el enchufe.
CUANDO NO ESTEEN USO
[]
[]
CierrelasIlavesde paso minimizar lasfugas en
caso de que seproduzca una rotura o grieta.
Compruebe el estado de lasmangueras de Ilenado;
GErecomienda el cambio de lasmangueras cada S
a_os.
Antes de deshacersede una lavadora o de
desecharla,quite la puerta de la lavadora para evitar
que losni_os seescondan en su interior.
[] Nointente reparar ni sustituir ninguna piezade este
electrodom_stico, a menos que se recomiende de
manera expl[cita en el manual del propietario o en
instrucciones publicadas de usayreparaci6n que
sean comprensiblesyque pueda realizarusted.
[] Nomanipule loscontroles.
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. DESE6URIOADCUIOAOOSAMENTE.
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Paneldecontrol-para modelosqueempiezacon bot6n deSTART.
z
, Agregue el suavizante (en
modelos con dosificador
para suavizante); para mGs
detalles,lea la pGgina6.
, Agregue el detergente.
GE recomienda el uso
de detergentes de
AIta Eficiencia
en todas las
lavadoms clasificadas
por Energy Star.
Paso 7
, Agregue las prendas.
, Cierre la tapa.
NOTA:La lavadora no cornienza
a Ilenarse con Iotapa abierta
con las configuradones de Carga
AutomGtica {AutoLoad)con
sensor (en algunos modelos).
Paso 3
@
. Seleccione el tama_o de
carga y otras opciones de
Iovado, incluyendo Io opd6n
del Suavizante.
• Seleccione el ciclo de lavado.
• Seleccione OPTIONS.
Paso 4
. Oprima START.
LOAD SIZE OR SIGNAL TEMPERATURE OPTIONS 0 0 0 O0
FiLL SOAK WASH RINSE SPIN
START
©
STOP/PAUSE
Controles
LOAD
AUTOLOADSENSING
i
LARGEEXTRASUPERo0_ _"......... '_i' OMEDlUMSMALL
LARGE
Pard modelos equipodos
con AUTOMATICLOAD
SENSING(sensor
outomdtico de cargo)
MLoad Size(Tama_o de carga)
[] Agregue_ detergenteenelfondodeltamborysuavizantedetelaseneldosificadorantesdecargarlaropa.
[] Agreguelosprendassinapretareneltambordelalavadora.Sobrecargareltamborpuedeproducirunimpactonegativoenel
desempe_odelavado.AjusteeltamaBodelacargosegLincorresponda.
[] Realicelaselecci6ndecargo:
AUTOMATICLOADSENSING(sensorautomGticodecarga)(Tama_o de cargo)
- ParaIograrcomodidad,unbuendesernper_oy unaeficiencia6ptima,seleccioneAUTOMATICLOADSENSING(sensorautom@co
decarga)(Tama_odecarga).EstaselecciGnproporcionaautom@camentelacantidadcorrectadeaguaqueseajustaaltamaho
ytipodecargacolocadaenlaunidad.
- Siprefiereseleccionarelniveldeaguaenformamanual,seleccionedes@SMALL(peque_a)hastaSUPER(sOper).Mientrasque
AUTOMATICLOADSENSING(sensorautom@icodecarga)esmejorparalamayo@delascargasy ellavadogeneral,quizcis
sedebanseleccionarenformamanualeltamahodecargaparaelementosespecialestalescomacubrelechoso almohadas
voluminososy livianos,[e-mail]tamaho
decargadebenrealizarseparaelementoshOmedoscolocadosenlalavadora,talescomatoallasoprendasmojadas.
- LalavadoranoseIlenarcideaguacuandoseelijalafunciGndecargaautomGticaconsensor,silatapaseencuentraabierta.
Cuandosecierrelatapa,lam@uinapodr6comenzaraIlenarsedeaguaa findeactivarsusensorsabreeltamahodelacarga.
NOTA:Estaes unalavadoradealtaeficiencia.EstesistemarequieremenDsaguaal tiempoque brindauna acciGndelimpieza
excepcional.Ustedpuedenotarqueet nivetdeaguaesmenorqueel desulavadoraanterior. Estoesnormal.
0
_Signa! (sePal) (enalgunosmodelos)
[] Seleccione para obtener una se_al de final de ciclo.
_j_ Temperature (Temperatura)
Sebccionelatemperaturadelaguaparaloscidosdebvadoy enjuague.Cuandorealiceellavado,observesiemprelasinstruccioneso
rGtulosdecuidadosdelfabricantedeltejido.
PerfecTemp@tectalatemperaturadelaguaentranteyajustaelaguadeIbnadoparaobtenerunagamadetemperaturasmGs
precisaparatodaslastemperaturasdelavadoexceptoTAPCOLD(Ligeramente Frfo).Parejemplo,enlaselecciGndelavado
COLD(enfrio),puedeagregarseunpocodeaguacalienteparaalcanzarlatemperaturanecesariaparadisolvermejorlosdetergentes.
Amenudo,losdetergentesnosedisuelvenparcompbtoenaguamuyfib, especialmenteendimascontemperaturasm@sbajas.

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Temperature (Temperature)Cont.
Durantelosmesesdeinvierno,cuandoelaguequerecibesuhogarest6m6sfriao enIocalidadesconaguamuyfr[atodoelafio,useelPerfecTempCOLDpara
ayudaradisolverlosdetergentesenpolvoylimpiarme)orsusprendas.
Lafunci6nTAPCOLD(Llgeramente Frlo) desactivalafunci6nPerfecTempensulavadorayusalatemperaturedelaguecorrientedesuhogarpareun
lavadoFRIO.Estopuedeproporcionarahorrosdeenergiaal reducirlacantidaddeaguecalienteutilizadaensulavado.
Options (Opciones)
Opci6nAutosoak_remojoautom4tico)_enalgunosme@los)
Estaopci6ncomienzaconunaagitaci6nbreve,remo]apotun periododetiempoespecificadoycontin_iaconetrestodelcidoautom6ticamente.
Enaigunosmodetos,estaopci6nse encuentraenla perittaselectoradeciclo.
Opci6nde2do enjuague(enalgunosmodelos)
Cuandoutilizem6sdetergenteo blanqueadorparelimpiarropemuysucia,puedequedeseeutilizerla opci6nde2doenjuague,pare eliminar menor
los residuos adicionales.
Opci6ndecentrifugadoextendido(enalgunosme@los)
Useestaopci6npareextraerm6saguedesusprendas.Cuandoseseteccioneestaopci6n,lasprendassaldr6nm6ssecasysesecar6nm6sr6pidoen
susecadora.
Suavizantey PowerRinse(EnjuagueIntenso)
Configureesteopci6ncuandoagreguesuavizanteala lavadoraopare seteccionarPowerRinse(EnjuagueIntenso)me]orado.
NOTA:No utiliceesferas dosificadoras de suavizante detelas con esta lavadora. No funcionan bien en lavadoras de alta eficiencia.
Status Indicator Lights (Luces indicadoras de estado)
Lasluces indicadoras de cido muestran en qu_ ciclo de lavado se encuentra lalavadora. Cuando se ajusta la perittasetectora a un cido nuevo, las tuces
indicadoras destettar6n moment6neamente, indicando qu_ etapas efectuar6 et cido. Enlos modetos sin la opci6nAUTOSOAK(REHOJOAUTOHi_TICO),
noseencenderOlaluzSOAK(REHOgO), jO 0 0 0 0
lFILL SOAK WASH RINSE SPIN
Wash Cycle-Cycle Selector Knob (Ciclo de lavado-perilla selectora del ciclo)
Elcido de lavado controta laduraci6n e intensidad det proceso de lavado. Laperitta puede ser girada en ambas direcciones. Sise gira la perittasetectora
de ciclo despu_s de comenzarlo, la lavadora se detendr6 yet cido se reajustar6 de acuerdo con la nueva selecci6n. OprimaSTARTpare comenzar la
setecci6n detcido nuevo.
Elgr6ficodeabajoleayudar6acombinerlaconfiguraci6ndelciclode lavadoconsurope.
WHITES(BLANCOSIPareprendas,ropedecame,detrabajoydejuegodealgod6nmuyo medianamentesucias.Esteciclobrindalame)orlimpieza
generalysedeberiauserconla mayoriadelositemstodoslosdies.Brinda un lavado regular yun giro en alta velocidad.
PREWASH(PRELAVADO)Pareeliminarla suciedadsuperficialdeprendasmuysucias.AsegOresedeseguirconunciclodelavadoregular.
COLORS(COLORES)Paraalgodones ymezclas que no sedestiSeno prendas con la etiqueta de lavado en frb. Brinda un lavado regular
con per[odos de remojo yun giro en alta velocidad.
PERMANENTPRESS(PRESlONPERMANENTE)Pareprendassinarrugasy conplanchadopermanentey ropedepunto.Brindaunlavadoregularcon
periodosde remojoyungiro en bajavelocidad.
DELICATES(DELICADAgPareropeinteriorytelasquerequierencuidadosespecialesconsuciedadleve.Brindalunavadoextrasuaveyungiroenbaja
vetocidad.
HAND WASHfl_avadoManual) Paraprendas con etiqueta de lavadoa mano con poca suciedad.Brinda un girode velocidad extra baja.
SPEEDWASH(Lavado R@ido) Para pequenas cantidades de prendas con poca suciedad quese necesitan de forma r6pida.Brinda un
lavadoregulary un giro en alta velocidad.
DRAIN&SPINORSPINONLY(SECARYCENTRIFUGAR0CENTRIFUGARSOLAMENTE)ParaetdesagOedelcestomet61icoyelaguadelcentrifugadodela ropa.
Brindaungiro dealtavetocidad.
TOWELS& SHEETSffoallas y S6banas) Praveeper[adas de agitaci6n yremaja adecuada para lavar toallas ys6banas. Brinda un lavada
regular yun gira en alta velacidad.
JEANS(Vaqueros) Para lavar vaqueros poca suciedad o ligeramente sucios.Brinda un lavado suaveyun giro en alta velocidad. (Para
vaqueros usadas para trabajar can mucha suciedad, use el ciclo Whites (Btancos).
QUICKRINSE(En]uaguer@ido) Enjuagaycentrifuge )rendasnosuciascuandos61osenecesitaunenjuague.Brindauncentrifugadodealtavetocidad.
START(INICIO)
OprimaSTARTparecomenzaretcido.Atvotveraoprim_rSTARTotra vezseINTERRUMPIRi_elcicloylaluzindicadoradetcidotititar&
Parecontinueretciclovuelvaa oprimirSTARTocierrelapuerta.Sila lavadoraquedaenpausepor rodsde24horas,etcidoser6cancetado.Pare
detenerel ciclo,sostengaelbot6noprimidopor5segundos.Siquedaagueenla lavadora,seteccioneetcido DRAIN&SPINORSPINONLYparedrenar
etcestoyetaguedecentrifugadodetrecipientemet61icode lalavadora.
Siselevantela puerta,lalavadorasedetendr5laagitaci6no elcentrifugado,peronoseinterrumpir6etciclo.

Funciones de la lavadora.
OPTIONS
O_F
znd Setwhenadd_r,g
RINSE FABRIC SOFTENER
£XT FABRIC SOFT£NER
SPINAI@IFT£NER+ 2Fd _NSE & >([NOD SPN
+ X[ NO OSPN AUTO + 2r,c Y, NS
SOA_
La tapa del agitador odosificador del suavizante (dependiendo del modelo)
La tapa del agitador entra en la partesuperior r_ Agregue agua al dosificador hasta que
del agitador.Sisesaleaccidentalmente, _ Ileguea la I[neade Ilenado maximo.
simplementevuelva a colocarlaen su lugar.
El dosificador de suavizante libera
autom@icamente el suavizante I[quidoen el
momento adecuado del ciclo.
No detenga la lavadora durante el primer
centrifugado. Esto har(_ que el dosificador se
vacie antes de tiempo.
Paro usarlo, siga estos pasos:
[_ AsegOresede que el dosificador est# bien
adherido al agitador.
No vierta nada en el agitador si
se retira la tapa del agitador o el
dosificador.
_lUse suavizante I[quidoexclusivamente.
Vi@rtaloen el dosificador, utilizando la
cantidad recomendada en el envase.
No vierta elsuavizante directamente sabre
las prendas; ya que podria mancharlas.
r_-i Seleccionela perilladeconfiguraci6nde
SUAVIZANTEDETELASpara activarel ciclo.
Nota: Elsuavizante de telas no se dosificarc_
sila perilla seencuentra en la posici6n "OFF"
(apagado).
G
Separe para la limpieza
Limpieza del dosificador de suavizante (en algunos modelos)
r_ Retireel dosificador de la parte superior del agitador.
[] Separe la taza dosificadora de la cubierta tomando la parte superior y empujando con sus
dedos hacia abajo, en el interior de la taza. Lataza dosificadora seliberarc_de la cubierta.
r31 Paralimpiarel dosificador,remojela taza yla cubierta dosificadora en la siguientesoluci6n:
[] ! galan (5,8Iitros)de agua caliente
[] !/4 taza (50 ml)de detergente Iiquido reforzado
[] ! taza 240 ml)de blanqueador
[] Siesnecesario,reduzca la acumulaci6n con un paho suave ylimpio despu6sdel remojo. No
utilice un cepillo duro; podr[adaBar la superficie del dosificador.
_] Enjuagueyvuelva a montar eldosificador. Vuelva a colocarlo sobre el agitador.
Embudo para el blanqueador liquido
ElIlenado de agua diluye el blanqueador liquido con cloro a medida que seva Ilenando para el
ciclo de lavado.
[!] Lealasetiquetasde cuidado de lasprendas para determinar sihay instruccionesespeciales.
J21 lida la cantidad de blanqueador Ifquidocon todo cuidado siguiendo las instruccionesde la
botella.
[] No vierta nunca blanqueador fiquido con clorosin diluir directamente sobrela ropani en el
cestode lavado.
[] No vierta blanqueador enpolvo en el embudo del blanqueador.
[_1 Antes de encender la lavadora, vierta la cantidad medida de blanqueador directamente en el
embudo. Evitesalpicar o Ilenarel dosificador en exceso.Siprefiere usar blanqueador en polvo,
agr6guelo en el cesto de lavado con su detergente.
[] No mezcleblanqueador con clorocon amoniaco o dcidos como vinagmy/o removedor de
6xido.Lamezclade quffnicosdistintospuedeproducirun gast6xicoque causela muerte.

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Siempre siga las instrucciones delfabricante de la ropa cuando lave.
Separepar color (blancos,claros,colores),nivel de suciedad,
tipo detela (algodones rOsticos,limpieza f6cil,delicados)y si
la tela produce pelusa (tela detoalla, felpilla)ojunta pelusa
(terciopelo,pana).
Usacorrectodel rente
Agregue el detergente antes de colocar las prendas para que
el detergente pueda funcionar en forma efectiva. Usarmuy
poca o mucha cantidad de detergente esuna causa comOn
de problemas de lavado.
Paratratar manchas, aplique pretratamiento alas prendas
segOnse recomienda en la etiqueta del producto. La
aplicaci6n debe realizarse en el tambor para evitar una
pulverizaci6n excesiva que podria provocar que loscolores de
la tapa o de los gr6ficos pierdan su intensidad.
Usemenos detergente sitieneaguablanda,unacargam6s
livianao ropapocosucia.
Cuando utilice detergentes de alta eficiencia oconcentrados,
consulte la etiqueta del producto para determinar la cantidad
requerida para un desemper_o6ptimo. Una cantidad
excesiva de detergente puedetener un impacto negativo en
el desemper_ode lavado.
Cargadelalavadora
Agregue las prendas secas sin apretar en el tambor de
la lavadora. Para mejores resultados, cargue las prendas
en forma uniforme y sin apretarlas alrededor de la parte
exterior del tambor. Paraagregar prendas despu6s de que la
lavadora
ha comenzado a funcionar, levante latapa y sumerja las
prendas adicionales alrededor de la parte exterior del tambor.
[] No coloqueprendas grandes talescoma sdbanas,colchas
y toatlas sabreel agitador. Cdrguelasalrededor de la porte
exterior de/tambor.
[] No lavetelas que contengan materiales inflamables (ceras,
Ifquidosde limpiezo,etc.).
[] Lo lavodora no reatizar6 la acci6n de agitado o el
centrifugado con la topa levontada, sin embargo el
temporizador continuar6 funcionando.
Cuidado ylimpieza de la lavadora.
Cestade lavado: Deje la tapa abierta despu6s de lavar para
que seevapore la humedad. Sidesea limpiar el cesta, useun
par_osuavey limpio empapado en detergente liquido;luego
enju6guelo. (Nouse limpiadores duros.)
ManguerasdeIlenado:GErecomiendaelcambiodelas
manguerascarlaSa_os.
Exterior:Seque losderrames de inmediato. %quelos con
un par_ohOmedo.Evitegolpear la superficie con objetos
cortantes.
Interior: Elusaocasional de un ciclo que contiene lejia
mantendr6 limpia la parte interna de la lavadora.
Traslado y almacenamiento: Pidale al t6cnico de servicio
que elimine el agua de la bombay las mangueras. Consulte
las instrucciones de instalaci6n que se incluyen con el
producto para recibir informaci6n sabre c6mo reinstalar
la varilla de embarque para mantener el cesta met61ico
estacionario cuando secambie la lavadora de lugar. Para
mayor informaci6n, visite GEAppliances.com o Ilamea1800.
GE.CARES(800.452.2757).No guarde la lavadora donde
pudiera quedar expuesta a las condiciones clim6ticas.
Vacaciones prolongadas: AsegOresede cerrar la provisi6n de
agua en los grifos. Drenetoda el agua de las mangueras sila
temperatura Ilegar6a valores inferiores a cero.

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AGUA Causasposibles 9u6 hacer
Elnivel deagua Estoesnormal • Elagua puedeno cubrirelnivelsuperiorde lasprendas.
parecebajo Estoesnormal paraesta lavadoradealta eficiencia.
Elagua ingresay sale La tuberia vertical de desagiie * Latuberfaverticalde desagOedebeencontrarsepar encima
al misma tiempa est6 muy baja de los30".
Demasiadaespuma Demasiadodetergente * Midael detergentecon cuidado.Usemenosjab6nsitieneagua
blanda,unacarga m6s livianao ropa pocosucia.
Tipode detergente • Cambiea detergenteHE_.
Agua blanda • Pruebecon menosdetergente.
Fugasde agua Demasiadodetergente • Usemenosdetegente.Usemenosjab6n sitieneagua blanda,
en la lavadora una carga m6slivianao ropa pocosucia.
Tipode detergente • Cambiea detergenteHE_.
La manguera de Ilenado • Aseg0resedeque lasconexionesde la mangueraest6nfirmes
o la dedesagiJeest6 real en losgrifosy que lasarandelasde gomaest6n instaladas.
conectada Aseg0resede queel extremode la mangueradedesag_e
est6insertadocoma correspondeybienseguroaldesagt]e.
EldesagLiede lacasaest6tapado • Examinelatuberfade lacasa.Tendr6queIlamaral fontanero.
l,,languerade desagLiefloja. • Aseg0resedequelamangueradedesag(Jeest6biencolocadaen
lapartetraseradelalavadorayquelosdostornittosderetenci6n
seencuentrenfirmementeinstalados.
La manguera de desagLieroza • Aseg0resedequelamangueradedesag(Jenohagacontactocon
la pared lapared.Estopuedeprovocarundesgasteexcesivoenla manguera.
Presi6nde agua constante • Ajustelasmanguerasa losgrifosycierreel agua despu6s
alas mangueras de Ilenado de cadausa.
en la fuente de agua • Verifiquelacondici6nde lasmanguerasde Ilenado;sedeben
reemplazarcada5 atlas.
La temperatura de!agua Temperaturas m6s frias ,, Sehanformulado nuevosdetergentespara coladaque
pareceincorrecta del agua proporcionan trabajancon temperaturasm6s frfasdel agua sinafectar
mayor eficiencia energ6tica el rendimientodellavado.
La provisi6n de agua est6 * Abra losgrifosde agua calienteyfrfayaseg0resedeque
cerrada o real conectada lasmanguerasest6nconectadasa losgrifoscorrectos.
Losfiltros de malla de * Cierrelafuentede aguayretirelasmanguerasde conexi6nde
la v61vulade agua est6n aguade lapartesuperiortraseradela lavadora.Useuncepilloo
tapados mondadientespara limpiar losfiltrosde mallade la lavadora.
Vuelvaa conectarlasmanguerasyabra el agua de nuevo.
Cool/Coldwater when ,, Thisisnormal. PerfecTempsenseswater temperatureand optimizes
selecting Hot for bestresults. Coldwater isadded periodicallywhen hot isselected.
Elcalentador de agua de • Aseg0resede queel calentadorest6suministrandoagua
la casa no est@configurado a 120°F-140°F(48°C-60°C).
correctamente
Agua bombeada antes La puerta est6 levantada o • Reconfigureelciclo.
de campletarse el ciclo el ciclo sepusoen pausapor
m6s de 24 horas
Elagua no drena La manguera de desagLie • Enderecela mangueradedesag(Jeyaseg0resede que
est6 doblada o real conectada la lavadorano est6apoyadasabreella.
,, Lapartesuperiorde la salidadel desagL]edebeestar
a menosde 6 pies(1,8m)porencima del piso.
La lavadora seinterrumpe Seeligi6 el ciclo PREWASH • Estoesnormal.La lavadoraalternaentre agitary remojer
durante el ciclo delavada duranteestosciclospara quesus prendasselimpienmejar
con menosdesgaste.
La lavadora seinterrumpe Estoesnormal • Lalavadorapuede hacerpausasdurante elciclode
durante elcic[o de centrifugadopara eliminarelaguajabonosa conm6s
centrifugada eficiencia.
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