GE G152 User manual

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Safety Instructions .......... 2,s
Operating Instructions
Careand Cleaning
of the Washer...................... 7
Control Panel ...................... 4
Control .......................... 4-5
Features ......................... 6, 7
Loading and Using
the Washer ........................ 7
Troubleshooting Tips ....... 8-10
Consumer Support
Consumer Support ................ 12
Warranty.......................... 11
Write the model and serial
number here:
Model #
Serial #
You can find them
under the lid of
the washer.
49-90433-1 08-12 GE

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.
AWARNING! 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 has not 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 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 (800.452.2737).
[] Installor store where it will not be exposed to GEstrongly recommends the use of new water supply
temperatures below freezing or exposedto the hoses. Hosesdegrade overtime and need to be
weather, which could cause permanent damage and replaced every 5years 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 Speed Wash
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
hours a day or by phone at 800.626.2002during normal
businesshours.
Part Number
PH!4X!0002
OR
PH!4X!0005
WXIOXIO011
Accessory
4 ft RubberWater SupplyHoses
4 ft BraidedWater SupplyHoses
Tide® Washing Machine Cleaner*
WX7X1 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
by or near children. Donot allow children to playon,
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. Mixing different
chemicals can produce a toxic gaswhich may cause
death.
Donot 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.).Thesesubstances give 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.
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[]
Tominimize the 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 pressing PAUSEdoesNOTdisconnect the
appliance from the power supply.
Neverattempt to operate this appliance ifit is
damaged, malfunctioning, partially disassembled,or
has missing or broken parts,including a damaged
cord or plug.
WHEN NOT IN USE
[] Turnoff water faucets to minimize leakage if a 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 lid to prevent children
from hiding inside.
[] Donot attempt to repamor 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 carryout.
[] Donot tamper with the controls.
READAND FOLLOWTHISSAFETYINFORMATIONCAREFULLY.
VETHESEINSTRUCTIONS

About the control panel-for models with STARTbutton.
7Step 2 Step 4
• 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 ell Energy
Star-rated washers
• Loosely add items around
infusor. Overloading may
neggtively impact wash
performance. Adjust the load
size accordingly.
• Close lid
NOTE:Washer will not start to fill
with lid open ....
. Select wash options,
including Fabric
Softener option
, Select wash cycle
• Select OPTIONS
Quick Start Guide
, Push START
SIGNAL TEMPERATURE OPTIONS
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FILL SOAK WASH RINSE SPmN
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Controls
BSignal
Selectfor an end of cyclesignal.
START
0
STOP/PAUSE
Temperature
Selectthe water temperature for the wash and rinsecycles.Alwaysfollow fabric manufacturer's care label or instructions
when laundering.
PeffecTempsensesthe incomingwater temperatureand adjuststhe fillwater to obtain a more precisetemperature rangefor
allwash temperatures exceptTAPCOLO.Forexample,in a COLDwash selection,somewarm water may be addedto reacha
temperature neededto better dissolvedetergents.Often,detergentsare not completely dissolvedin verycoldwater, especially
in coolerclimates.During winter months, when the water entering your home iscolder, or for locationswith very cold water
year round, usethe PerfecTempCOLDto help dissolvepowdered detergents and to improve the cleaning of your clothes.
TheTAPCOLDfeature turns the PerfecTempfeature on your washer off and usesyour householdtap water temperature
for a COLDwash. Thiscan provide energy savingsby reducing the amount of hot water used in your wash.
_Options
Autosoak Option (on some models)
Thisoption beginswith abrief agitation, soaksfor a specifiedperiod of time, then movesthrough the rest of the cycle
automatically. On some models,this option is located on the CycleSelector knob.
2nd Rinse Option (on some models)
When you use extra detergent or bleachto clean heavily soiledclothes,usethe 2nd Rinseoption to better remove additional
residues.
Extended Spin Option (on some models)
Usethis option to extract more water from your clothes. Clotheswill be drier when this option isselected and will dry more
quickly in your dryer.
Fabric Softener and Power Rinse
Set this option when adding fabric softener to the washer or to select the enhanced Power Rinse.
NOTE:Do not use fabric softener dispensing balls with this washer. They do not work correctly in high efficiency washers.

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Status Indicator Lights
TheCycleIndicator Lightsshow what stage the washer isin.When the Selectorknob isset to a new cycle,the Indicator
Lightswill flush momentarily, showing what stages the cycle will go through. On models without an AUTOSOAKoption, the
SOAKlight will not light up.
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FmLL SOAK WASH RHSE SI_mN
Wash Cycle--Cycle Selector Knob
Thewash cycle controls the length and intensity ofthe washing process.Theknob can beturned 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.
Thechart below will help you match the wash cycle setting with your clothing.
WHITES Forheavy to lightly soiled cottons, household linens,work and play clothes.Thiscycleprovidesthe best overall
cleaningand shouldbe usedfor most everydayitems.Providesu regular wash and u high speedspin.
PREWASHForremoving surface dirt from heavily soiled clothes.Makesure to follow with a regular wash cycle.
COLORSFornon-colorfast cottons and blends or items that are labeled coldwash. 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 lightsoil. Providesan extra gentle wash and u low speedspin.
HAND WASH Foritems labeledhand washable with light soil.Providesan extra lowspeedspin.
SPEEDWASH Forsmall loadsof lightly soileditemsthat are neededin u hurry. Providesu 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.
JEANS Forwashing medium to lightly soiled jeans. Providesu gentlewash and u high speedspin.(Forheavily soiled work
jeans, use WHITES cycle.)
QUICKRINSE Rinsesand spins non-soiled items where a rinseonly isdesired. Providesa high speed spin.
_ START
PressSTARTto begin the cycle. PressingSTARTagainwill PAUSEthe cycle and the Cycleindicator light will blink.
Tocontinue the cycle,press STARTagain or close the lid.If machine ispaused more than 24 hours,the cyclewill be
cancelled.Tostop the cycle, hold the button for 5seconds. Ifwater remains in the machine,select the 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.
This model has AUTONATIC LOAD SENSING.This selection provides the correct amount of water suited to the size and type
of load placed in the unit.
- The washer will not fill with water during automatic load sensing if the lid isopen. When the lid is closed the machine is
able to begin filling with water in order to sense the load size.
Note: This is ahigh efficiency washing machine with InfusorTM wash action. This system requires less water while providing
effective cleaning action. You may notice that the water level is lower than on your previous washer. This is normal for an
InfusorTM-equippedwasher.
Liquid Bleach Funnel
Thewater filldilutes liquid chlorine bleach as the washer fills for the wash cycle.
[!] Checkclothing care labelsfor special instructions.
j_-I ivleasureliquid bleach carefully, following instructions on the bottle.
[] Never pour undiluted liquid chlorine bleachdirectlyonto clothesor into the wash basket.
[] Do not pour powdered bleachinto bleachfunnel.
F_l Beforestarting the washer, pour measured amount of bleach directly into bleachfunnel.
Avoid splashing or over-filling dispenser.If you prefer to usepowdered bleach, add it into the
wash basketwith your detergent.
[] Do not mix chlorinebleach with ammonia or acidssuch as vinegarand/or rust 5
remover.Mixing can produce a toxic gas which may causedeath.

About washer features.
The Fabric Softener Dispenser Ion some models)
Thefabric softener dispenser automatically releasesliquid 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.
Never pour fabric softener directly on clothes. This may cause stains on your clothing.
To use, follow these steps:
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Liftthe tab on the fabric softener dispenser
top.
Measureout fabric softener into the cap
and pour the softener intothe dispenser
top. Thefabric softener will drain intothe
receiving cup insidethe dispenser.Useonly
"Ultra" or concentrated fabric softeners.
Pushdown on the tab to closethe
dispenser top. Makesure the tab ispushed
down fully and snaps shut.
F_ SelectFABRICSOFTENERfrom OPTIONS
on the control panel.
NOTE:Overfilling the dispenser will cause fabric
softener to drain out of the holesinthe side of
the infusor when filling. Donot overfill.
NOTE:Do not use fabric softener dispensing
balls with this washer. They do not work
correctly in high efficiencywashers.
Turning
Tabs
Turning
Cleaning the Fabric Softener Dispenser fan some models)
TheFabric Softener Dispenserisself cleaning.Thisdispenser should not require regular cleaning
likestandard fabric softener dispensers.Wipe down exterior surfaces of the dispenser as needed. If
cleaning of the internal dispenser components isneeded,follow these steps after the wash cycle is
complete:
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Liftthe dispensertop tab and turn the top
counterclockwise usingthe 2 turning tabs
shown. Lift the dispenser out of the
Infusor TM.
ElCleanout any buildup from insidethe
InfusorTM with a soft cloth or toothbrush.
Ensurethe three rectangular holes in the
bottom that allow the fabric softener to
drain are not blocked.
J_] Placethe dispenser assembly into the
InfusorTM. Turn the top clockwise usingthe 2
turning tabs shown. Pushdown on the tab
to close the dispensertop. Make surethe
tab ispushed down fully and snaps shut.
B]
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Gently pull the cap away from the
dispenser cup to separate.
Wipe surfaces with a soft cloth or soak the
parts in a solution of i gallon warm water,
1/4 cup liquid detergent and i cup bleach.
Ensurethe small hole in the top surface of
the cap and its associated tube are not
obstructed.
Reassemblethe dispenser cup and cap by
snapping them together.

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Always follow fabric manufacturer's care label when laundering.
So !og wo Loads
Sort bycolor (whites,lights,colors),soillevel,
fabric type (sturdycottons, easy care, delicates) and whether the fabric produces lint (terry cloth, chenille)or collects lint (velveteen,corduroy).
ProperUseofDetergent
Add detergent and fabric softener before adding items
sothat the detergent can work effectively. Usingtoo
little or too much detergent isa common cause of
laundry problems.
Uselessdetergent if you have soft water, a smaller load
or a lightly soiledload.
Forspots,applypre-treatment to itemsasrecommended
on the product label. Application shouldbe made in
the basketto prevent overspraywhich may causethe
coloringon the lidor graphicsto fade.
GErecommends the useof High Efficiency
detergents in all EnergyStarrated washers.
HEdetergents are formulated to work with low water
wash and rinsesystems.HEdetergents reducethe
oversudsing problems commonly associated with
regular detergents.
When using high efficiency or concentrated detergents,
consult the product label to determine amount required
for optimum performance. Excessivedetergent will
negatively impact wash performance.
LoadingtheWasher
ff__ Loaddry items loosely inthe washer basket. Forbest
started, lift the lid and submerge additional items
around the outside of the basket.
I Donot place large items such assheets, blankets
and towels acrossthe InfusorTM. Loadthem around
the outside of the basket.
I Donot wash fabrics containing flammable materials
(waxes,cleaning fluids,etc.).
I Washer will not agitate or spinwith the lid up,
however the timer will continue 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,
usea clean, soft cloth dampened with liquid detergent;
then rinse.(Donot use harsh or gritty cleaners.)
Fill Hoses: GErecommends changing the hosesevery
5years.
Exterion Immediately wipe off any spills.Wipe with
damp cloth. Try not to hit surface with sharp objects.
Interior:Theoccasional use of a cycle that contains
bleachwill keepthe inside of the washer clean.
Moving and Storage: Askthe 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.com or call 800.
6E.CARES(800.432.2737).Do not store the washer
where itwill be exposed to the weather.
Long Vacations: Besure water supply isshut off at
faucets. Drain all water from hoses ifweather will be
below freezing.

Before you call for service...
_roubleshooting 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
Water fills and drains
at the same time
Too many suds
Water leaks
This is normal
Drain stand pipe istoo low
. Water may not cover the top levelof the clothes.
Thisis normal for this high efficiency washer.
. Thedrain stand pipe must be above 30".
. 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.
Using too much detergent . Use lessdetergent. Uselesssoap ifyou havesoft water,
in washer asmaller load or alightly soiled load.
Type of detergent • Switchto HE_ detergent.
Fill hoses or drain hose is . Make sure hoseconnections are tight at faucets and
improperly connected rubber washers are installed.Make sureend of drain hose
iscorrectly inserted in and secured to drain facility.
Household drain may . Checkhousehold plumbing. You may need to call
be clogged u plumber.
Drain hose is loose . Makesure drain hoseisfully seated in buck of washer and
that the two retaining screws are fully seated.
Drain hose rubs on wall . Makesure drain hosedoes not make contact with the wall.
May cause excessivewear on the hose.
Constant water pressure . Tighten hoses at the faucets and turn the water off after each use.
to the fill hoses at the . Checkcondition of the fill hoses;they should be replaced
water source every 5 years.
Water temperature Coolerwater 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 hoses from the upper buck 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 periodocally
when hot isselected.
House water heater is . Make sure housewater heater isdeliveringwater at
not set properly 120%-140% (z_8°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 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.
Washer does not fill This is normal . Thelid must be closed for washer to fill or operate.
when lid is open
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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 • Press START.
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 a traditional 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 rinsed with 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.
Greyed 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%-140% (48°C-60°C).
Washer is overloaded • Loosely load clothes no higher than the top row of holes in the
washer basket. For best results, load items around the outside
of the basket.
Detergent is not • Add detergent to the wash basket before you load clothes.
dissolving
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 • Ifyou 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 to wash basket before you load clothes.
• Try a liquid detergent.
• Use warmer water temperature.
Overloading • Loosely load clothes inthe washer basket. 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.

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Troubleshooting Tips
PERFORMANCE (cont.) Possible Causes What To Do
Pilling Result of normal wear on poly-. Whilethis is not caused by the washer, you can slow the
cotton blends and fuzzy fabrics pilling processbywashing garments insideout.
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.
water level
Incorrect wash and . Hatch 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
"Netallic clicking" Shifter mechanism is . Thedrive systemwill engageat 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 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 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 Control Valve valve turns on or off to raiseor lower the fillwater temperature.
Water flow changes Automatic Temperature . Two valvesmix cold and hot water. Theflow changes when either
during fill Control Valve valve turns on or off to raiseor lower the fillwater temperature.
Nator "whining up" or Motor ramping up/down . Themotor will speed up incrementally during the spin cycle.
"coasting down" in spin during spin cycle 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,It starts to gurgle.
Thewasher shouldthen begin spinning and the sound will
continue until it isdone spinning.
Water "swishing" This is normal • Thiswasher usesa InfusorTM wash action.Water swishingwhile
the unit isagitating isnormal,especiallywith smaller loads.
Washer is noisy Washer is uneven . Tolevelthe front of the washer, adjustthe front leveling legsby
rotating the individual leg inthe proper direction for up or down.
Tolevelthe backof the washer, lift the back ofthe machine
4" (11 cm)and set down.
Shipping rod is still assembled . Toremovethe 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. To schedule service,
on-line, visit us at GEAppliances.com, or call 800.GE.CARES
(800.432.2737). Please have serial number and model number
available when calling for service.
Stapleyour receipt here.
Proof of the original purchase
date is needed to obtain
service under the warranty.
For The Period Of:
One Year
From the date of the
original purchase
We Will Replace:
Any factory specified part of the washer which fails due to a defect in materials or workmanship.
During this limited one-year warranty, we willalso provide, free of charge, all labor and related
service to replace the defective part.
What Is Not Covered:
[] Service trips to }/our 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 OwneCs Manual.
[] Damage to the product caused by accident, fire, floods or
acts of God.
[] Incidental or consequential damage caused by _ossible
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 IMPLIED WARRANTIES--Your sole end exclusive remedy is product repair us 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 purchasedfor home usewithin the
USA.If the product islocated in an area whereserviceby aGEAuthorized Servicerisnot available,you may beresponsiblefor atrip
charge oryou may be required to bring the product to an Authorized GEServicelocation.InAlaska,the warranty excludesthe costof
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
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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
y de serie aquh
No. de modelo
No. de serie
Puede encontrarlos
bajo la puerta
de la lavadora.
49-904SS-1 08-12 GE

INFORP'IACIONDESEGURIDAD IMPORTANTE.
LEATODASLAS INSTRUCCIONESANTES DE USAR.
iA Porsu seguridad,debeseguirlasindicacionesde estemanual para minimizar
'_ DVERTENC_'_" el riesgodeincendioo explosi6n,descargael6ctrica,o paraevitarda_osa la
propiedad,lesionespersonales,o muerte.
SEGURIDAD DEL CALENTADOR DEAGUA
En determinadas condiciones, en un calentador de agua que no se haya utilizado durante un minima
de dos semanas se puede producir gas hidr6geno. El gas hidr6geno puede resultar explosivo en
determinadas circunstancias.
Siel agua caliente no seha utilizado por dos semanaso m6s,prevengala posibilidadde sufrir dahos o lesiones
abriendo todos losgrifos de agua calienteydejandola cotter durante ratios minutos. Realiceeste proceso antes
de utilizar cualquierelectrodom@sticoque seconecte al sistema de agua caliente.Estesencilloprocedimiento le
permitird liberar todo el gas hidr6geno acumulado. Debidoa que el gases inflamable,no fume ni utilice ninguna
llama o electrodom@sticodurante el proceso.
INSTALACION CORRECTA
LaIavadora sedebeinstaIaryco!ocar correctamentedeacuerdocon Iasinstruccionesde instaIaci6n,
antes deutilizarla.Si no recibi6 la hoja con instrucciones de instalaci6n, puede obtener
una visitando GEAppliunces.com oIlamando al 800.GE.CARES(800.432.2737).
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Instaleo almacenela lavadoraen un lugardonde
no est@expuestaa temperaturas bajo cero nia las
inclemenciasclimaticas,yaque esto 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 ciclosde Speed Wash (Lavado R(_pidoJANTESde
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,
GErecomiendaenf6ticamenteel usode mangueras
nuevasdesuministrode agua.Lasmanguerasse
desgastanconeltiempoydeben reemplazarsecada5
ahospara reducirelriesgodefallasen lasmanguerasy
da_osprovocadosporel agua.
PJezas y 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
PNI!aX!0002
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WXIOXIO011
WX7X1
Accesorio
iVlanguerasde goma de
suministro de agua de 4 pies
Mangueras trenzada de
suministro de agua de 4 pies
LimpiadorTide@para Lavadoras*
Bandeja del Pisode la Lavadora
ZONA DE LAVADERO
[] Mantenga la zona por debajo y alrededor
de suselectrodom6sticos libresde materiales
combustibles como pelusa,papel,trapos,
productos qu[micos,etc.
[] Esnecesario vigilar con atenci6n a losnihossi utilizan
la lavadora o seencuentran en lasproximidades.
No deje 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[]
s41opara elusa
quesedescribe
en estemanual
delpropietario. []
Nunca introduzca lasmanos en la lavadora mientras
6sta se encuentre en movimiento. Esperea 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 lasinstrucciones de lavadoy
cuidado del fabricante de la prenda.
No mezcleblanqueadores clorados con amoniaco o
4cidos coma vinagre o desoxidantes. Lamezcla de
distintos productos quimicos puede producir gases
t6xicos que pueden causar la muerte.
No laveni sequeprendas que sehayan limpiado,
lavado, empapado o manchado con sustancias
inflamables o explosivas(coma cera, aceite,pintura,
gasolina,desengrasantes, disolventesde 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 el fusible o apagando el
interruptor antes de realizarcualquier tarea de
mantenimiento o limpieza.
NOTA:ElIlevar la perilla selectorade ciclo a la
posician OFFu oprimir PAUSE1t0 desconectael
electrodomdstico de la alimentacian.
Nointente en ningOncaso utilizar la lavadora
si est@daBada,funciona incorrectamente, est@
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 las mangueras 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 usayreparaci6n que
sean comprensiblesyque pueda realizarusted.
[] Nomanipule loscontroles.
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DE SEGURIDAD CUIDADOSAMENTE.
10V'\ CONSERVE ESTASINSTRUCCIONES

Panel de control-para modelos que empieza con bot6n de START.
, Agregue el suavizante (en
modelos con dosificador
para suavizante); para m6s
detalles, lea la p6gina 6.
, Agregue el detergente.GE
recomienda el uso
de detergentesde
Alta Eficiencia en todas los
lavadorasclasificadas por
Energy Star.
Paso 7
, Agregue los prendas sin alustar
alrededor del Infusor TM. Sobrecargar
el tambor puecle producir un impacto
negativo en el desempe5o de lavado.
Ajuste el tama5o de la cargo seg6n
corresponda.
, Cierre la tapa.
NOTA:La lavadora no comienza a
Ilenarse con la tapa abierta.
Paso 3
@
, Selecdone el tama5o de
cargo y otras opdones
de lavado, incluyendo la
opci6n del Suavizante.
• Seleccione el ciclo de
lavado.
, Seleccione OPTIONS.
Guiar6pida
Paso 4
, OprJma START
SIGNAL TEMPERATURE OPTIONS
--m m m
Controles
00000
FiLL SOAK WASH RINSE SPiN
START
©
STOP/PAUSE
m Ill--
_Signa!(seflal)
m S@cdoneporaobtenerunaseSaldefinaldecido
Temperature ffemperatura)
Seleccionelatemperaturadelaguaparaloscidosdelavadoyenjuague.Cuandorealiceellavado,observesiemprelasinstruccionesor6tulosdecuidadosdel
fabricantedeltejido.
PerfecTemp@tectaIotemperaturadeloguoentranteyajustaeloguadeHenadoparaobtenerunagamadetemperaturosm6sprecisaparatodaslas
temperaturasdelavadoexceptoTAPCOLDfLigeramente Fdo).Porejemplo,enlaseJecci6ndeJovadoCOLD(enfib), puedeagregarseunpocodeagua
calienteparaalcanzarlatemperaturanecesarioparadisolvermejorlosdetergentes.Amenudo,losdetergentesnosedisuelvenporcompletoenaguamuyfrio,
especialmenteendimoscontemperaturasm6sbajos.Durontelosmesesdeinvierno,cuandoelaguaquerecibesuhogarest6m6sfriaoenIocalidadesconagua
muyfriatodoela_o,useelPerfecTempCOLDparaayudaradisdverlosdetergentesenpolvoylimpiarmejorsusprendas.
Lafunci6nTAPCOLD(Ligeramente Frio) desactivaJofunci6nPerfecTempensulavodorayusaJatemperaturadd aguacorrientedesuhogarparaunhvado
FRIO.EstopuedeproporcionarahorrosdeenergiaaJreducirlacontidaddeaguacalienteutiJizadaensuJavado.
Options (Opciones;
Opci6nAutosoak(remojoautom6tico)(enalgunosmode!os)
Estaopci6ncomienzaconunaagitaci6nbreve,remojaporunperiododetiempoespecificadoycontin6aconeIrestodelcicIoautom6ticamente.En
algunosmodelos,estaopci6nseencuentraenla perillaselectoradecido.
Opci6nde2doenjuague(enaigunosmodelos)
Cuandoutilizam6sdetergenteoblanqueadorparalimpiarropamuysucia,utilizarlaopci6nde2do en]uaguepara eliminar mejor los residuos
adicionales.
Opci6n@ centrifugadoextendido(enalgunosmodelos)
Useestaopci6nparaextraerm6saguadesusprendas.Cuandoseseleccioneestaopci6n,lasprendassaldr6nm6ssecasysesecar6nm6sr6pidoensu
secadora.
Suavizantey PowerRinse(EnjuagueIntenso)
Configureesteopci6ncuandoagreguesuavizantea la lavadoraoparaseleccionarPowerRinse(En]uagueIntenso)mejorado.
NOTA:No utiliceesferasdosificadoras desuavizante de telas con esta lavadora. No funcionan bien enlavadoras de alta eficiencia.

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Status Indicator Lights (Lucesindicadorasdeestado)
Laslucesindicadorasdecidomuestranenqu@cido delavadoseencuentrala lavadora.Cuandoseajustalaperillaselectoraauncido nuevo,
lasfucesindicadorasdestellar6nmoment6neamente,[e-mail] laopci6nAUTOSOAK(REMOJO
AUTOMATICO),noseencender(ila luzSOAK(REMOJO). O O O O O 1
FmLL SOAK WASH RII_SE SPIN 1
Wash cycle-Cycle Selector Knob(Cidode lavado-perilla selectora delcido)
Elcidodelavadocontrolaladuraci6neintensidaddelprocesodelavado.Laperillapuedesetgiradaenambasdirecciones.Sisegira laperillaselectora
de cidodespu@sdecomenzarlo,la lavadorase detendrciyel cidosereajustar0deacuerdoconla nuevaselecci6n.OptimaSTARTparacomenzarla
selecci6ndelcidonuevo.
Elgrdico deabajole ayudarciacombinarlaconfiguraci6ndel cido delavadoconsu ropa.
WHITES(BLANCOgParaprendas,ropadecama,detrabajoydejuego dealgod6nmuyomedianamentesucias.Estecidobrindala mew limpieza
generalysedeberiausarconla mayoriadelositemstodoslosdias.Brinda un lavado regular yun giro en alta velocidad.
PREWASH(PREMVADO)Paraeliminarlasuciedadsuperficialdeprendasmuysucias.AsegOresedeseguirconun cidodelavadoregular.
COLORS(COLORES)Paraalgodones ymezclasqueno se desti_en o prendas con la etiqueta de lavado en frio. Brinda un lavado regular
con periodos de remojo yun giro en alta velocidad.
PERMANENTPRESS(PRESIONPERMANENTE)Paraprendassin arrugasy conplanchadopermanentey ropadepunto.Brindaun lavadoregularcon
periodosde remojoyun giro en bajavelocidad.
DELICATES(DELICADAgPararopainteriorytelasquerequierencuidadosespecialesconsuciedadleve.Brindalunavadoextrasuaveyungiroenbaja
velocidad.
HAND WASH(Lavado Manual) Paraprendas con etiqueta de lavado a mano con poca suciedad.Brinda un girode velocidad extra baja.
SPEEDWASH(Lavado R@ido) Para pequenas cantidades de prendas con poca suciedadque senecesitande forma r6pida.Brinda un
lavadoregulary un giro en alta velocidad.
DRAIN&SPINORSPINONLY(SECARYCENTRIFUGAR0CENTRIFUGARSOLAMENTE)ParaeldesagOedelcestomet61icoyelaguadelcentrifugadodela ropa.
Brindaun girodealtavelocidad.
TOWELS&SHEETSO-oallasy SAbanas) Praveeper[adas de agitaci6n yremaja adecuada para lavar toallas ys6banas.Brinda un lavada
regular yun giro en alta velocidad.
JEANS(Vaquerog Para lavar vaqueros poca suciedad o ligeramente sucios.Brinda un lavado suave yun giro en alta velocidad. (Para
vaqueros usados para trabajar con mucha suciedad, use el ciclo Whites (Btancos).
QUICKRINSE(Enjuaguer@ido) Enjuagaycentrifugaprendasnosuciascuandos61osenecesitaunenjuague.Brindauncentrifugadodealtavelocidad.
START(INICIO)
OprimaSTARTparacomenzarelcido.AIvolveraoprimirSTARTotravezseINTERRUMPIRi_el cicloylaluzindicadoradelciclotitilar6.
Paracontinuarel ciclovuelvaa oprimirSTARTo cierrela puerta.Sila lavadoraquedaenpausaporm6sde24horas,elcicloser6cancelado.
Paradetenerel ciclo,sostengaelbot6noprimidopor 5segundos.Siquedaaguaenla lavadora,seleccioneel cidoDRAIN& SPINORSPINONLYpara
drenarelcestoyelaguadecentrifugadodelrecipientemet61icodela lavadora.
Siselevantela puerta,la lavadorasedetendr6laagitaci6no elcentrifugado,peronoseinterrumpir6elciclo.
EstemodelocuentaconunSENSORDECARGAAUTOM_TICO.Estaselecci6nproporcionalacantidadcorrectadeaguaqueseajustaaltamar_oytipodecarga
colocadaenlaunidad.
- LalavadoranoseIlenar0deaguaduranteel cidodesensordecargaautom0ticosilatapa seencuentraabierta. Cuandosecierralatapa la m0quinapuede
comenzaraIlenarsedeaguaparapoderdetectareltama5odela carga.
Nata:Estaesunalavaderadealta eficienciaconunaacci6ndelavadeInfuseF".Estesistemarequiemmenosaguaal tiempoquebrindaunaacciAndelimpieza
excepcional.Ustedpuedenotarqueelniveldeaguaesmenorqueeldesulavaderaanterior.Estoesnormalparaunalavaderaequipadeconun InfuseF".
Embudo para el blanqueadar fiquido
ElIlenado de agua diluye el blanqueador liquido con clara a medida que se va Ilenando para
el ciclo de lavado.
r-_ Lea las etiquetas de cuidado de las prendas determinar si hay instrucciones especiales.
para
J_l Ivlidala cantidad de blanqueador liquido con todo cuidado siguiendo las instrucciones de la botella.
[] No vierta nunca btanqueador Ifquidocon cloro sin diluir directamente sobre la ropa ni en el cesto
de lavado.
[] No vierta blanqueador enpolvo en el embudo del blanqueador.
Antes de encender la lavadora, vierta la cantidad medida de blanqueador directamente
en el embudo. Evitesalpicar o Ilenar eldosificador en exceso.Si prefiere usar blanqueador en polvo,
agr6guelo en el cesto de lavado con su detergente.
[] No mezcleblanqueador con clorocon amonfaco o 4cidos como vinagre y/o removedor de 6xido.
Lomezdo dequfmicosdistintospuedeproducir ungas t6xicoquecouseIomuerte.

Funciones de la lavadora.
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El dosificador de suavizante de telas (en algunos modelos)
Eldosificador de suavizantede telas automdticamente libera suavizante de telas Ifquido
en el momenta adecuadodurante elciclo.
No detenga la lavadora durante el primer centrifugado. Esto har(_ que el dosificador
se vade muy pronto.
Nunca vierta suavizante de telas directamente soOre la ropa. Esto puede generar manchas en
su ropa.
Poro utilizor, siga estos pasos:
R-1 Levunte la lengOeta de la purte superior del
dosificador de suavizante de telas.
j_-I Hida el suavizante de telas en la tapa
y vierta el suavizante dentro de la pare
superior del dosificador. Elsuavizante
de telas caerc_dentro de la taza de
recepci6n ubicada dentro del dosificador.
Utilices61osuavizantesde telas "Ultra"
o concentrados.
%Presionela leng0eta hacia abajo para
cerrar la parte superior del dosificador.
Aseg0resede que la leng0eta est6 bien
cerrada.
r_ SeleccioneFABRICSOFTENER(suavizante
de telas) de OPTIONS(opciones)del panel
de control.
NOTA: La sobrecarga del dispositivo de
suministro de jab6n ocasionard el desagOe del
suavizante de telaa travdsde losagujeros a un
costado del infusor al Ilenarse.No sobrecargue
el mismo.
NOTA:No utiliceesferasdosificadorasde
suavizante de telas conesta lavadora. No
funcionan bienen lavadoras de alta eficiencia.
Leng0etas
de giro
Leng0etas
de giro
C6mo limpiar el dosificador de suavizante de telas (enalgunos modelos)
Eldosificador de suavizante de telas selimpia automcXicamente. Estedosificador no debe requiere
de una limpieza regular coma esel caso de losdosificadores estc_ndarde suavizante de telas.
Limpie con un paho lassuperficies exterioresdel dosificador seg0n seanecesario.Sisenecesita
la limpieza de loscomponentes internos del dosificador, siga estospasos despu6s de finalizado el
ciclo de lavado:
[]
B1
B1
Levantela leng0eta de la parte superiordel
dosificador y gire la pare superior
en sentido contrario alas agujas del reloj
utilizando lasdos leng0etas de giro
mostradas. Levanteyquite el dosificador
del InfusorTM.
Limpiecualquier acumulaci6n de la parte
interior del InfusorTM con un paso suave o
un cepillode dientes.Aseg0resede que los
tres orificios rectangulares del fondo que
permiten el drenaje de suavizante de telas
no seencuentren bloqueadas.
Suavemente quite la tapa de la taza del
dosificador para separarlos.
Limpielassuperficies con un paBo suave o
sumerja las piezasen una soluci6n de 1
gal6n de agua tibia, 1/4 taza de detergente
liquido yi taza de blanqueador. Aseg0rese
de que el orificio pequeho de la superficie
superior de latapa yel tubo asociado no se
encuentren obstruidos.
r_ vuelva a ensamblar la taza y tapa del
dosificador encastrc_ndolasuna con la otra.
r_ Coloqueel ensamblaje del dosificador
c.Ma
dentro del Infuso¢'_.Girela parte superior
en sentido de las agujas del reloj utilizando
las dos leng0etas de giro mostradas.
Presionela leng0eta hacia abajo para
cerrar la parte superior del dosificador.
Aseg0resede que la leng0eta est6 bien
cerrada.

C6mo car ar usar la lavadora. 6EAppliances.com
Siempre siga las instrucciones del @bricante de la ropa cuando lave.
Se araci6ndecar as
Separepar color (blancos,claros,colores),nivel de suciedad,
tipo detela (algodones r0sticos,limpiezafacil, delicados)y si latelaproducepelusa(teladetoalla,felpilla)ojunta pelusa (terciopelo,pana).
Usacorrectodel rente
Elusadedemasiado poco ocantidadesexcesivasdedetergente
escausacom0n de problemascon la colada.
Usemenosdetergente sitiene aguabtanda,una carga mcis
livianao ropa pocosucia.
Paratratar manchas,apliquepretratamiento alas prendasseg0n
se recomiendaenla etiqueta detproducto. Laapticaci6ndebe
realizarseenel tambor para evitaruna pulverizaci6nexcesiva
que podria provocarque loscoloresdela tapa o de losgr@cos
pierdansu intensidad.
GErecomiendael usadedetergentesdeAltaEficiencia_ en
todas laslavadorasclasificadasparEnergyStar.Los
detergentesHEestanformuladospara funcionarensistemasde
lavadoy enjuaguecon pocaagua. LosdetergentesHEreducen
losproblemasdeespumaexcesivacom0nmente asociadoscon
losdetergentescomunes.
Cuando utilice detergentes de alta eficiencia o concentrados,
consulte la etiqueta del producto para determinar la cantidad
requerida para un desempeflo 6ptimo. Una cantidad
excesiva de detergente puede tener un impacto negativo en
el desempeflo de lavado.
Cargadelalavadora
Agregue las prendas secas sin apretar en el tambor de la
lavadora. Paramejoresresultados,cargue las prendasenforma
uniformey sinapretarlas alrededorde laparte exteriordeltambor.
Paraagregar prendasdespu@sdeque la lavadoraha comenzado
afuncionar,levantelatapay sumerja lasprendasadicionales
alrededorde la parteexteriordeltambor.
[] No coloqueprendas grandes talescoma sdbanas, colchas
y toatlas soSreel Infusor _'.Cdrguelasalrededor de la parte
exterior del tambor.
[] No lave telas que contengan materiales inflamables Iceras,
Ifquidos de limpieza, etc.).
[] La lavadora no reatizard la acci6n de agitado o el
centrifugado con la tapa levantada, sin embargo el
temporizador continuard funcionando.
Cuidado y limpieza de la lavadora.
Cesta delavado: Deje la tapa abierta despu@sde lavar para
que se evapore la humedad. Sidesea limpiar el cesta, use un
par_osuave y limpio empapado en detergente liquido;luego
enjuaguelo. (Nouse limpiadores duros.)
Mangueras de Ilenado: GErecomienda el cambio de las
mangueras carla 5 a_os.
Exterior: Seque los derrames de inmediato. S@quelos con
un patio hOmedo. Evite golpear la superficie con objetos
cortantes.
Interior: Elusa ocasional de un ciclo que contiene lejia
mantendra limpia la parte interna de la lavadora.
Traslado y almacenamiento: P[daleal t@cnicode servicio
que elimine el agua de la bombay las mangueras. Consulte
las instrucciones de instalaci6n que se incluyen con el
producto para recibir informaci6n sobre c6mo reinstalar
la varilla de embarque para mantener el cesto metalico
estacionario cuando secambie la lavadora de lugar. Para
mayor informaci6n, visite GEAppliances.com o Ilamea1800.
GE.CARES(800./432.2737).No guarde la lavadora donde
pudiera quedar expuesta a las condiciones climciticas.
Vacaciones prolongadas: AsegOresede cerrar la provisi6n de
agua en los grifos. Drenetoda el agua de las mangueras si la
temperatura Ilegarcia valores inferiores a cero.

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Fugas de agua
Tipo de detergente
Agua blanda
Demasiado detergente
en la lavadora
Tipo de detergente
La manguera de Ilenado
o la de desagOe est6 mal
conectada
AGUA Causas posibles Qu_ hacer
El nivel de agua Esto es normal • Elagua puede no cubrir el nivel superior de las prendas.
parece bajo Estoes normal para esta lavadora de alta eficiencia.
El ague ingresa y sale La tuberia vertical de desag0e • Latuberia vertical de desag0e debe encontrarse perencima
al mismo tiempo est(_muy baja de los 30".
Demasiada espuma Demasiado detergente • Mida el detergente con cuidado. Usemenosjab6n sitiene agua
blanda, una carga mas liviana o ropa pace sucia.
• Cambie a detergente HE_.
• Pruebe con menos detergente.
• Use menos detegente. Use menosjab6n sitiene agua blanda,
una carga mas liviana o ropa pace sucia.
• Cambie a detergente HE_.
• Aseg0resede que las conexiones de la manguera est6nfirmes
en los grifos yque las arandelas de goma est6n instaladas.
Aseg0rese de que el extreme de la manguera de desag0e
est6 insertado come corresponde ybien seguro al desag0e.
Eldesag0edela casaest(_tapado • Examinela tuberia de la casa.Tendra que Ilamar alfontanero.
Manguera de desag0e floja • Aseg0rese de que la manguera de desag0e est6 bien
colocada en la parte trasera de la lavadora yque los dos
tornillos de retenci6n seencuentren firmemente instalados.
La manguera de desag_e • Aseg0rese de que la manguera de desag0e no haga contacto con
raze la pared la pared. Estopuede provocar un desgaste excesivo en la manguera.
Presi6n de ague constante • Ajuste las mangueras a los grifos ycierre el agua despu6s
alas mangueras de Ilenado de cada use.
en la fuente de ague • Verifique la condici6n de las mangueras de Ilenado; sedeben
reemplazar cada Ba_os.
La temperatura del agua Temperaturas m6s frias • Sehan formulado nuevosdetergentes para colada que
parece incorrecta del agua proporcionan trabajan con temperaturas masfrias del agua sinafectar
mayor eficiencia energ_tica el rendimiento del lavado.
La provisi6n de agua est6 • Abra los grifos de agua caliente yfria yasegOresede que
cerrada o mal conectada las mangueras estan conectadas a los grifos correctos.
Los filtros de matla de • Cierrelafuente de agua yretire lasmangueras de conexi6n de
la v(_lvulade ague est(_n agua de la partesuperiortrasera de la lavadora.Useun cepilloo
tapados mondadientes para limpiar losfiltros de malla de la lavadora.
Vuelva a conectar las mangueras y abra el agua de nuevo.
Ague fresca/fria cuando • Estoes normal. PerfecTempdetecta la temperatura delagua y
se selecciona caliente, la optimiza para mejores resultadosse. Elagua fria se agrega
en forma peri6dica cuando seselecciona agua caliente.
Elcalentador de ague de la case no • Aseg0resede que el calentador est6 suministrando agua
estciconfigurado correctamente a !20°F-!40°F (48°C-60°C).
Ague bombeada antes La puerta est8 levantada o • Reconfigure el ciclo.
de completarse el ciclo el ciclo se puso en pausa por
m6s de 24 horas
El agua no drena La manguera de desagOe • Enderece la manguera de desag0e yaseg0rese de que
est6 doblada o mal conectada la lavadora no est6 apoyada sobre ella.
• La parte superior de la salida del desagOe debe estar
a menos de 6 pies (1,8m) por encima del piso.
La lavadora se interrumpe Se eligi6 el ciclo PREWASH • Esto es normal. La lavadora alterna entre agitar yremojer
durante el ciclo de lavado durante estos ciclos para que sus prendas se limpien mejor
con menos desgaste.
La lavadora se interrumpe Esto es normal • La lavadora puede hacer pausas durante el ciclo de
durante el ciclo de centrifugado para eliminar el aguajabonosa con mcis
centrifugado eficiencia.
La lavadora no se liana Esto es normal. • Latapa debe estar cerrada para que la lavadora se liana
cuandalatapesehalleabierta, ofuncione.
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