GE G151 User manual

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Safety Instructions .......... 2,s
Operating Instructions
Careand Cleaning
of the Washer...................... 7
Control Panel ...................... 4
ControlSettings ................. 4-6
Features ........................... 7
Loading and Using
the Washer ........................ 8
Troubleshooting Tips ....... 9-11
Consumer Support
Consumer Support ................ 14
Warranty .......................... 13
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Write the model and serial
number here:
Model # _7
Serial #
You can find them
under the lid of
the washer.
49-90471 02-13 GE

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.
AWARNING! in o mo ,onin mon.o m,nimi is,
fire or explosion, electric shock, or to prevent property damage, personal injury, or loss
of lira
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 byturning
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 gas to 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 exposed to GEstrongly recommends the useof new water supply
temperatures below freezing or exposedto the hoses.Hosesdegrade over time 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 GEAppliancesparts.com today, 24
hoursaday 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 SupplyHoses
Tide@Washing Machine Cleaner*
WX7Xl Washer FloorTray
YOURLAUNDRYAREA
[] Keepthe area underneath and around your
appliances free of combustible materials such as lint,
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 reducethe 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 asvinegar 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,pressing Poweror pressing Start/Pausedoes
NOT disconnectthe appliancefrom thepower 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 if a break
or rupture should occur. Checkthe condition of the fill
hoses;GErecommends changing the hoses every 5
years.
[] Beforediscarding a washer, or removing it from
service,remove the washer lid to prevent children
from hiding inside.
[] Donot attempt to repair or replace any part of
this appliance unlessspecificallyrecommended in
this Owner's Manual, or in published user-repair
instructions that you understand and have the skills
to carry out.
[] Do not tamper with the controls.
\l| SREAD AND FOLLOW THIS SAFETYINFORMATION CAREFULLY.
tHEsEINstRuctioNs

About the control panel-Quick start guide,
Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your model.
Step ]
• Add fabric softener (on models
with a fabric softener dispenser};
see page 6 for details
• Add detergent. GErecommends
the use of High Efficiency
detergents in all Energy
Star-rated washers.
Step 2
• Looselyadd items around infusorT'.
Overloadinq may negatively .
impact wash performance. Adjust
the load size accordingly.
. Close lid
NOTE:Washer will not start to fill
with lid open
Step 3
=&
. Select wash cycle
. Select wash options,
including Fabric
Softener option
. Select Options
Step 4
.Press Start
Perm. Press Co_ors
Casu_s Normal
Oelicotes Whites
CoDdCare*
Jeans _
Hand Wash Ho_3_¢s
toce_el t_y
Towems/Sheets
Heavy Oak o
Power
Model GTWN5650F Only
Normal Whites
Light Colors Casuals
Dark Colors Jeans
Oelicates
Hend Wash
Heavy Duty
Towels
Quick Rinse
F.._ta Heavy 0 Hot
Worm
Heavy Colors
Noffnal CoOl
L_ght Cold
Light Tap Co_d
Power

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Controls
Wash Cycles-Cycle Selector Knob
Thewash cycle controls the length of the washing process.The knob can be turned in either direction. Turning the CycleSelector knob after
starting a cycle will stop the washer and resetthe cycle to the new selection. PressStart to begin the new cycle selection.
Thechart below will helpyou match the wash cycle setting with your clothing.
awash* UseaWash to saveenergyon specificwash cycles,awash cannot be usedon Basket Clean,
QuickRinse,andDrain &Spin wash cycles.
Cold Care* Cyclechanges to the most energy efficientsettings.
Whites For heavy to lightly soiled cottons, household linens,work and playclothes.This cycleprovides the best overall
cleaning and should beused for most everydayitems. Providesregularwash and highspeedspin.
Colors* or For heavy to lightly soiledcolorfast cottons, household linens,work and playclothes.Thiscycle provides the best overall
Normal/Light Colors* cleaning and should be usedfor most everyday items.
Dark Colors* For non-colorfast dark cottons and blends. Providesgentle wash with periodsof soakand wash followed by a high
speedspin.
Perm.Press* For wrinkle-free and permanent press items and knits. Provides gentle wash with periods of soak and low
speed spin.
Delicates For lingerieand special-carefabrics with lightto normal soil.Providesextra gentle wash and low speedspin.
Jeans* For washing medium to lightly soiled jeans. Providesgentle wash and high speed spin.(Forheavily soiled work
jeans, use Whites/Heavy cycle.)
Hand Wash Foritems labeled hand washable with light soils.Providesa super gentlewash and an extra low speed spin.
Towels/Sheets* Provides periods of agitation and soak tailored for washing towels and sheets.Provides regular wash and high
speed spin.
Heavy Duty* An above normal cycle for heavily soiled or stained clothes. A soak cycle is added and the agitate cycle is
extended for extra cleaning. This more aggressive cycle should be used sparingly.
Speed Wash* Forsmall loads of lightly soileditems that are neededin a hurry. Providesregular wash and high speedspin.
Basket Clean* Use for cleaning the basket of residue and odor. Recommended use of once per month. NOTE:Never load
laundry while using Basket Clean.The laundry may become damaged or contaminated. Seethe Care and
Cleaningsection.
Quick Rinse* Rinses and spins non-soiled items where a rinse only is desired. Provides a high speed spin.
Drain &Spin For draining the tub and spinning water out of the clothes. Provides a high speed spin.
*Onsome models
Options
Autosoak
This option beginswith a brief agitation, soaks for a specified periodof time, then movesthrough the rest of the cycle automatically. On
some models,this option is located on the CycleSelector knob.
Extra Rinse
When you useextra detergent or bleach to clean heavily soiled clothes,use the Extra Rinse option to better remove additional residues.
Fabric Softener/Deep Rinse
Setthis option when adding fabric softener to the washer or to selectthe enhanced Deep Rinse.
NOTE:Do not usefabric softener dispensing ballswith this washer. Theydo not work correctly in high e_ciency washers.
Delay Wash
Onsome models, asthe Delay Wash pad isrepeatedly pressed,the delay time setsto 30 minutes, ! hour,3 hours, 6 hours, 9 hours, and
back to clear (0 minutes).
Onother models, asthe Delay Wash pad isrepeatedly pressed,the delay time sets to 2 hours,/4 hours, 8 hours, and back to clear (0 hours).
Forall models, ifthe Delay Wash pad ispressed for 3 seconds, it clears (regardlessof the delay time).
Signal
Usethe Signal pad to change the volume of the end of cycle signal. Pressthe pad until you reach the desired volume or off.
Settings Individual settings for agitation (Soil),water temperature (Temp), and spin (Spin) can be set from the minimum (lowest in
column) to maximum (highest in column). In general, the higher up the column, the more energy will be used.

About the control panel-Quick start guide,
Controls(Cont.)
Load Size
- Forconvenience,bestperformanceandoptimalefficiency,selectPreciseFill.Thisselectionautomaticallyprovidesthe correctamountofwatersuitedto
thesizeandtype ofloadplacedintheunit.NOTE:Thewasher will not fill with water when PreciseFifl is selected ifthe lid isopened.
- Ifyou prefertomanualtysetectthewaterlevet,depresstheLoadSizebuttontohighlightthedesiredselection.WhitePreciseFillisbestfor mostloads
andgeneralwashing,youmaywant to manuallyselecttheloadsizefor specialtyitemssuchasbulky,lightweightcomfortersorpillows,whereyou
wantto ensurea largerwaterlevetisapplied.Manualloadsizeselectionsshouldbemadeforwet itemsptacedin thewasher,suchas soakedtowetsor
garments.
- Somemodelsareequippedwith a"DeepFill"setting. Thisisidealforwashingbulkyitemsor whena maximumwater levelisdesired.
Power Pressto "wake up" the display. If the display isactive, press to put the washer into idle mode.
NOTE: Pressing POWERdoes not disconnect the appliance from the power supply.
Start PressStart to begin the cycle. NOTE:The lid must be closed for the washer to fill and the cycle to start. PressingStart again will
Pause the cycle and the Cycleindicator light will blink.
Tocontinue the cycle, pressStart again or closethe lid.If machine is paused more than 2/4hours,the cycle will be cancelled. To stop the
cycle,hold the pad for 3seconds. If water remains inthe machine, selectthe Drain &Spin cycleto drain tub and spin water out of the
washer tub.
Raising the lid will stop agitation or spin action but does not pause the cycle.
eWash (on some models) - When the eWash pad is pressed,the cycle changes to its most energy efficient settings. TheeMonitor
lightswill now illuminate to indicate the relative efficiency ofthe modified cycle.
Display (onsomemodels) -The display shows the approximate time remaining untilthe endof the cycle.
NOTE:The cycle time is affected by how long it takes the washer to fill.Thisdepends on the water pressure in your home. The"smart" timer
"learns" the amount of time ittakes to fill your washer and adjuststhe total time accordingly.
In addition, this display will, "scroll" the washer status:
•bALANCING Start of rebalancing cycle to redistribute clothes.Stopsafter rebalancing iscomplete.
•dELAY When Delayed Wash is initiated. Replacedwith estimated time when cycle starts.
End Endof current cycle.
FiLL Forthe first/45 seconds of a fill,the estimated end of cycle time isdisplayed. Forthe rest of the fill time, "FILL"isscrolled
untilthe fill completes.
LID Cycle stopped because lid isopen. Closethe lid.
•PAUSE Cycle paused because the Start/Pause pad was pressedand the washer was set to Pause.PressStart pad again to
restart the cycle.
Indicator lights Five LEDlights indicate the current washer status moving from left to right as the cycle progresses.

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Do not pour anything into the
agitator if the agitator cap or
dispenser is removed.
The Fabric Softener Dispenser
Theagitator cap fits into the top of the agitator.
If it accidentally comes off, simply put it back
on.
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-_ Makesure dispenser issecurelyattached to
agitator.
r21 use only liquid diluted fabric softener. Pour
into dispenser,usingamount recommended
on package.
Never pour fabric softener directly on clothes.
It may stain them.
J_lAdd water to dispenser until itreaches the
maximum fill line.
[_] SelectFabric Softener or Deep Rinseto
activate the cycle.
Perm.Press Colors
CO*auols Nom_l
Delicotes Whites
ColdCare
Jeans
Hand Wash
Towels /Sheets
Heavy Duty 0
Basket Clean
®
Quick Rinse
C
Separate for cleaning
Cleaning the Fabric Softener Dispenser (onsomemodels)
r_ Removethe dispenser from the top of the agitator.
r_l Separatethe dispenser cup from the cover by grasping the top and pushingdown on the
inside ofthe cup with your fingers. Dispensercup will pop free from the cover.
r_To clean the dispenser,soak both the dispenser cup and the dispenser cover in the following
solution:
[] ! USgallon (3.8liters)warm water
[] !/4 cup (60ml)heavy-duty liquid detergent
[] ! cup (240 ml)bleach
r411f necessary,loosenbuildup with a clean, soft cloth after soaking. Donot usea stiff brush;you
may roughen the surface of the dispenser.
r_ Rinseand reassembledispenser.Placedispenser back on the agitator.
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.
[] Donot mix chlorine bleachwith ammonia or acids such asvinegar and/or rust remover.
Mixing can produce a toxic gas which may cause death.

Loading and using the washer.
Always follow fabric manufacturer's care label when laundering.
WashLoads
Sort bycolor (whites, lights,colors),soil level,fabric type
(sturdycottons, easy care, delicates/and whether the
fabric produces lint (terry cloth,chenilletor collects lint
(velveteen,corduroyt.
ProperUse 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-treatment to items as
recommended on the product label. Application
should be made in the basket to prevent overspray
which may cause the coloring on the lid or graphics to
fade.
You can uselessdetergent ifyou havesoft water, a
smaller load or a lightly soiledload.
When using high efficiencyor concentrated
detergents, consult the product label to determine
amount required for optimum performance. Excessive
detergent will negatively impact wash performance.
LoadingtheWasher
Load dry items looselyin the washer basket. Forbest
results,load items evenly and loosely around the
outside ofthe basket.Toadd itemsafter washer has
started, lift the lid and submerge additional items
around the outside of the basket.
[] Do not placelarge items acrossthe InfusorTM. 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.
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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. (Do not use harsh or gritty cleaners.)
Fill Hoses: GErecommends changing the hoses every 5
years.
ffxterion Immediately wipe off any spills. Wipe with damp
cloth. Try not to hit surface with sharp objects.
Interion Theoccasionaluseof acyclethat containsbleach
will keepthe insideofthewasher clean.
GlassLid (onsomemodels):Usea clean,soft cloth
dampenedwith a vinegarand water solution.
Moving and Storage: Ask the service technician to remove
water from drain pump and hoses. Seethe Installation
Instructions packed with product for information on how
to reinstall the shipping rod to keep the tub stationary
when moving the washer. For more information, visit
GEAppliances.com or call BOO.GaCARES (800.432.2737).
Oo not store the washer where it will be exposed to the
weather.
Long Vacations: Be sure water supply isshut off at
faucets. Drain all water from hoses if weather will be below
freezing.

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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 , Make 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 be lessthan 6ft (1.8m)above floor.
Washer pauses during TheAuto Soak Option , 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 9
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 2minutes, 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.
Movement 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.
If lid is raised before the motor isdisengaged, it will resume
when lid is closed.
Basket seems loose Basket moves or rotates freely • Washer basket does not have atraditional brake. Basket will
move freely. This is normal.
PERFORMANCE Possible Causes What To Do
Clothes too wet incorrect cycle selected. • Make sure the cycle selected matches the load you are
washing. Somefabrics will 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 oryellowed 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°F-140°F (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.
• Check fabric softener package for instructions and follow
directions for using dispenser.
• Make sure you have selected the Fabric Softener option.
incorrect use of fabric
softener
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PERFORMANCE (cont.) Possible Causes What To Do
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 sizeend 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 Reason
"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.
Beck and forth "swoosh" Electric motor reversing . Thismachine has a drivesystem that doesn't use gears.
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 ofagitate 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 Control Valve valve turns on or off to raiseor lower the fillwater temperature.
Water flow changes Automatic Temperature , Two valvesmix cold and hot water. The flow changes when either
during fill Control Valve valveturns on or off to raiseor lower the fillwater 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 • Thiswasher usesa InfuserTM wash action.Water swishingwhile
the unit isagitating isnormal,especiallywith smaller loads.
Washer is noisy Washer is uneven , Tolevelthe front of the washer, adjust the front leveling legsby
rotating the individual leg in the proper direction for up
or down. Tolevelthe back of the washer, lift the back
of the machine 4" (11cm) and set down.
Shipping rod is still assembled . Toremove the shipping rod from the washer, pullthe yellow tag
in the unit and remove the attached rod from the bottom right hand sideof
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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.
Whet 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 be responsiblefor 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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for people with disabilities,check out our Websitetoday. Forthe hearing impaired, pleasecall 800.TDD.GEAC
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800.626.2002during normal businesshours.
If you need to order replacement parts,we recommend that you only useGEfactory specified parts.These
parts are designed to work with your appliance and are manufactured and tested to meet GEspecifications.
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
servicing may cause unsafe operation.
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Instrucciones
de seguridad .................. 2,]
Instrucciones de operaci6n
Ajustes de control ............... 4-6
C6mo cargary usar
la lavadora ......................... 8
Cuidado ylimpieza
de la lavadora ...................... 7
Funciones .......................... 7
Panel de control .................... 4
Consejos para la soluci6n
de problemas ................ 9-t t
Soporte al consumidor
Garant[a .......................... 13
Soporte al consumidor ............ 14
OVF
Impreso en los Estados Unidos
Escriba el nhmero de modelo
y de serie aqu[:
No. de modelo
No. de serie
Puede encontrarlos
bajo la puerta
de la lavadora.
49-90471 02-1S GE

INFORMACiON DE SEGURIDAD IMPORTANTE.
LEATODASLASINSTRUCCIONESANTES DE USAR.
AiA DVERTENC!A!sus gu ,dod, losindicacionesdeeste manual para minimizar
el riesgo de incendio o explosi6n, descarga eldctrica, o para evitar dahos a la
propiedad, lesiones personales, o muerte.
SEGURIDAD DEL CALENTADOR DEAGUA
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@sticoqua 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 (800.452.2757).
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Instaleo almacenela lavadoraen un lugardonde
no est@expuestaa temperaturas bajo cero nia las
inclemenciasclimeticas,ya quaesto puede provocar
da_osirreversiblese invalidarla garantia.
Conectecorrectamentea tierra la lavadorade
conformidad contodos losc6digosyordenanzas
regulatorias.Sigala informaci6nde Instruccionesde
instalaci6n.
Paraasegurar una instalaci6n adecuada, deje
correr dos ciclos de Speed Wash (Lavado RSpido)
con tamaho de carga pequeBaANTESde realizar el
primer lavado.
Estalavadora no incluye mangueras de suministro de
agua.
GErecomienda enf6ticamente el usode piezas
especificadas de f6brica. A continuaci6n seencuentra
una lista de mangueras de f6brica disponibles para
la compra. Estasmangueras est6n fabricadas y
probadas para cumplir con lasespecificaciones de
GE.
GErecomiendaenf@icamenteel usode mangueras
nuevasdesuministrode agua.Lasmanguerasse
desgastanconeltiempoydeben reemplazarsecadaS
ahospara reducirelriesgodefallasen lasmanguerasy
da_osprovocadosporel agua.
Piezasy accesorios
Solic[teloson-line hoy mismo a GEAppliancesparts.
corn, las24 horas del d[ao por tel@fonoa1800.626.2002
en horatio normal de trabajo.
N6mero de Pieza
PMI4XIO002
0
PMI4XIO005
WXlOXlO011
WX7X1
Accesorio
iVlanguerasde goma de
suministro de agua de 4 pies
Mangueras trenzada de
suministro de agua de 4 pies
Limpiador Tide@para Lavadoras*
Bandeja del Pisode la Lavadora
ZONA DELAVADERO
[] 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
@ctrodomdstico[]
s41opara eluso
quesedescribe
en estemanual
dd propietario. []
Nunca introduzca lasmanos en la lavadora mientras
6sta se encuentre en movimiento. Esperea que la
m6quina sehaya detenido por 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 lasinstrucciones de lavadoy
cuidado del fabricante de la prenda.
No mezcleblanqueadores clorados con amonbco o
c_cidoscomo vinagre o desoxidantes. Lamezcla de
distintos productos quimicos 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(como cera, aceite, pintura,
gasolina,desengrasantes, disolventes de limpieza
en seco,queroseno, etc.)que puedan prenderseo
explosionar.No a_ada ninguna de estassustancias
al agua de lavado. No utilice ni coloque ninguna de
estassustancias en torno a la lavadora o la secadora
durante el funcionamiento.
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[]
Para minimizar la posibilidad de descarga el_ctrica,
desenchufe el electrodom6stico de la corriente o
desconecte la lavadora en el panel de distribuci6n
de la vivienda quitando elfusible o apagando el
interruptor antes de realizarcualquier tarea de
mantenimiento o limpieza.
NOTA:Girar la perilla CycleSelector(Selectorde Ciclo
a la posician de apagado,presionar Power (Encender)
o presionar Start/Pause (Inicio/Pausa)110desconecta
el electrodomdstico delcable de corriente.
Nointente en ning0n caso utilizar la lavadora
si estc_daBada,funciona incorrectamente, estc_
parcialmente desmontada, lefaltan piezas o algunas
estdn rotas, incluidos el cable o el enchufe.
CUANDO NO ESTEEN USO
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[]
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 5
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 usoyreparaci6n que
sean comprensiblesyque pueda realizarusted.
[] Nomanipule loscontroles.
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Panel de control--Guia de inicio r6pido.
Esposible que los funciones y apariencias varien con relaci6n a su modelo a Io largo del manual.
Paso 1
•Agregue et suavizante (en
modelos con dosificador para
suavizante}; pare m_sdetalles,
leala p6gina 6
•Agregue el detergente. GE
recomienda e! use de
detergentes de Alta Eficiencia
en todas las lavadoras
clasificadas per Energy Star.
Paso 2
•Agreguelosprendassinajustaralrededor
del InfuserT".Sobrecargar el tambor
puedeprodudrunimpactonegativeenel
desempeSodelavado.AjusteeltamaSo
de la carga seg5n corresponda.
•Cierre la tapa NOTA:La lavadora
no comienza a Ilenarse con la tape
abierta.
Paso 3 ,___.___
• Seleccione et tamaSo de carga
yotras opciones de lavado,
incluyendo la opci6n del Suavizante
•Seteccione el ciclo de lavado
•Seleccione Options.
Paso 4
* Oprima Start.
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¢esu_s Normal
Delicotes Whites
CoM Care*
Jeans _
Hand Wash
toce_el_/oy
Towems /Sheets
Heavy Du_ e
Basket C_een I Quick Rinse
Power
Modelo GTWN5650F S61o
Normal Whites
Light Colors CQSUQIS
Oerk Colors Jeans
OelicQtes
Hend Wash
Heavy Duty
Towels
QuickRinse
Power