GE GFWN1000 Operating instructions

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Safety Instructions .............. 2,3
Operating Instructions
Control Panels ...................... 4, S
Control Settings ..................... 6, 7
Features ........................... 8-10
Loading and Using the Washer .... 10, 11
Cleaning the Washer .............. 12-14
Installation Instructions ...... 15-2o
Preparing to Install Your Washer ...... 1S
Rough-In Dimensions ................. 16
Locution of Your Washer ............. 16
Unpacking Your Washer .............. 17
Drain Requirements .................. 18
Electrical Requirements .............. 18
Water Supply Requirements .......... 18
Installing the Washer .............. 19, 20
Replacement Parts ................... 20
Troubleshooting Tips ......... 21-24
Consumer Support
Warranty ............................ 25
Service Telephone Numbers .......... 26
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ENERGYSTAR
As an ENERGYSTAR@partner,
GEhas determined that this
product meets the ENERGYSTAR@
guidelines for energy efficiency.
Write the model and serial
numbers here:
Model #
Serial #
Youcan find them on a label on the
sideof the washer. 49-90392-2 09-ii GE

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.
AWARNING! h ,n o mo ,onmonuo,
of fire or explosion, electric shock, or to prevent propertg damage, personal injurg or
loss of life.
The instructions in this manual and all other literature included with this washer are
not meant to cover everg possible condition and situation that mag occur. Good, safe
practices and caution MUSTbe applied when installing, operating and maintaining
ang appliance.
WATER HEATERSAFETY
Undercertain conditions, hydrogen gas may be produced in a water heater that has not been usedfor two
weeks
or more. Hydrogen gas can be explosiveunder these circumstances.
Ifthe hotwater hasnot been usedfor two weeksor more, prevent the possibilityof damage or injury by
turning on all hot water faucets and allowing them to run for several minutes. Dothis before using anyelectrical
appliance which isconnected to the hot water system.Thissimple procedurewill allow any built-up hydrogen
gas to escape.Sincethe gas isflammable, do not smokeor usean open flame or appliance during this process.
PROPERINSTALLATION
Thiswasher must beproperlg installedand located in accordancewith the InstallationInstructions beforeit is used.
• Installor storewhere itwill not be exposed • Properlyground washerto conform with allgoverning
to temperatures belowfreezingor exposed codesand ordinances.Followdetailsin Installation
to the weather,which couldcause permanent Instructions.
damage and invalidatethe warranty.
YOURLAUNDRYAREA
• Keepthe area underneath and around your
appliances free of combustible materials such as
lint, paper, ragsand chemicals.
• Do not leavethe washer door open.An open door
could entice children to hang on the door or crawl
insidethe washer.
• Closesupervisionis necessaryif this appliance is
used by or near children. Do not allow children to
play on,with or insidethis or any other appliance.
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Usethis
appliance
onlyfor its
intended
purposeas
describedin
this Owner's
Manual.
WHEN USINGTHEWASHER
Never reach into washer while it is moving.
Wait until the machine has completely stopped
before opening the door.
Donot mix chlorine bleach with ammonia
or acids such as vinegar and/or rust remover.
Mixing different chemicals can produce a toxic
gas which may cause death.
Donot wash or dry articles that have been
cleaned in, washed in, soaked in or spotted
with combustible or explosive substances (such
as wax, oil, paint, gasoline, degreasers, dry-
cleaning solvents, kerosene, etc.)which may ignite
or explode. Do not add these substances to the
wash water. Do not use or place these substances
around your washer or dryer during operation.
The laundry process can reduce the flame
retardancy of fabrics. To avoid such a result,
carefully follow the garment manufacturer's
wash and care instructions.
Never attempt to operate this appliance
if it isdamaged, malfunctioning, partially
disassembled, or has missing or broken parts,
including a damaged cord or plug.
Do not slam the washer door closed. Do not try
to force the door open when locked (LOCKED
indicator ON).This could result in damage to
the washer.
The washer is equipped with an electrical
overload protector. The motor will stop
if it becomes overheated. The washer will
automatically restart after a cool-down
period of up to 2 hours, if the washer
has not been manually turned off
during this time.
To minimize 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:Pressing the
power button does NOT disconnect the appliance
from the power supply.
WHEN NOT IN USE
•Turn off water faucets to relieve pressure on
hoses and valves and to minimize leakage if
a break or rupture should occur. Check the
condition of the fill hoses; GErecommends
changing the hoses every S years.
•Before discarding a washer, or removing it
from service, remove the washer door to prevent
children from hiding inside.
•Do not attempt to repair or replace any part of
this appliance unless specifically recommended
in this Owner's Manual, or in published user-repair
instructions that you understand and have the
skillsto carry out.
•Do not tamper with controls.
READAND FOLLOWTHISSAFETYINFORMATIONCAREFULLY.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

About the washer control panel.
Find the illustration that closely matches your model and see the cycle descriptions starting on page 6 for details.
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About the washer control panel.
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Pressto "wake up" the display. If the display is active, press to put the washer into standby mode.
NOTE:Pressing POWERdoes not disconnect the appliance from the power supply.
0Wash Cycles
The wash cycles are optimized for specific types of wash loads. The chart below will help you match
the wash setting with the loads. The GentleCleanT"lifters lightly tumble the clothes into the water and
detergent solution to clean the load.
WHITES For heavily to lightly soiled white cottons, household linens, work and play clothes.
COLORS/NORMAL For heavy to lightly soiled colorfast cottons, household linens, work and play
clothes.
STAINWASH For heavy soiled colorfast cottons, household linens, work and play clothes.
EASYCARE For wrinkle-free and permanent press items.
(PERMAPRESS)
(some models)
ACTIVEWEAR For active sports, exercise and some casual wear clothes. Fabrics include modern
(some models) technology finishes and fibers such as spandex, stretch and micro-fibers.
DELICATES For lingerie and special-care fabrics with light to normal soil. Provides gentle
(some models) tumbling and soak during wash and rinse.
HANDWASH For items labeled hand-washable with light soils. Provides gentle rocking to mimic
the handwashing action.
WASHABLE For the washing of machine washable wool products, provided that they are
WOOLS washed according to the instructions on the garment label. When selecting this
(some models) cycle, you must use a detergent suitable for washing wool.
MYCYCLE Pressto use, create or modify custom wash cycles.
(some models)
SPEEDWASH For lightly soiled items that are needed in a hurry. Cycle time is approximately
:30minutes, depending on selected options.
DRAIN & SPIN Drain and spin at any time.
RINSE& SPIN To quickly rinse out any items at any time.
(some models)
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Soil Level
Changing the SOILLEVELincreGses or decreases the wGsh time to remove different amounts of soil.
To chGnge the SOILLEVEL,press the SOILLEVELbutton until you hGvereGched the desired setting.
0Spin Speed
ChGnging the SPINSPEEDchanges the final spin speed of the cycles. AIwGys follow the fGbric
manufacturer's care label when changing the SPINSPEED.
To change the SPINSPEED,press the SPIN SPEEDbutton until you have reGched the desired setting.
Higher spin speeds Grenot avGilable on certGin cycles, such as Delicates.
Higher spin speeds remove more water from the clothes Gnd will help reduce dry time, but mGy Glso
increGse the possibility of setting wrinkles on some fGbrics.
Oash Temp
Adjust to select the proper water temperature for the wash cycle. The prewash and rinse water is
always cold to help reduce energy usage and reduce setting of stains and wrinkles.
Follow the fabric manufacturer's care label when selecting the wash temperature.
To change the wash temperature, press the WASH TENP button until you have reached the desired
setting. The Sanitized wash temperature is not available on certain cycles, such as Delicates.
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When selecting the Sanitize wash temperature (on some models), the washer increases the water
temperature to sanitize and kill more than 99% of many common bacteria found in home laundry. The
sanitize wash temperature is only available on Stain Wash and Whites wash cycles. For best results,
select
the heavy soil setting when using the Sanitize wash temperature setting.
NOTE:The first 10 seconds of the wash fill is always cold. This feature assists in conditioning the fabric
and preventing stains from setting on garments.
START/PAUSE
Pressto start a wash cycle. If the washer is running, pressing it once will pause the washer and unlock
the door. Press again to restart the wash cycle.
NOTE:If the washer is paused and the cycle isnot restarted within 2 hours, the current wash cycle will
be cancelled.
NOTE:The washer performs automatic system checks after pressing the STARTbutton. Water will flow
in 45 seconds or less.You may hear the door lock and unlock before water flows; this is normal.
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About the washer features.
NOTE:Features may not be available on all washer models.
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Cycle Signal
Usethe SIGNALbutton to change
the volume ofthe end ofcyclesignal.
Pressthe button until you reach
the desiredvolume.
Prewash (onsomemodels)
Prewash isan extra wash before
the main wash. Use itfor heavily soiled
clothesor for clothes with a care label
that recommends prewashing before
washing. Besureto add high-efficiency
detergent, or the proper wash additive
to the prewash dispenser.
NOTE:When selecting prewash,
it is recommended to use powder
detergent in the main wash (detergent)
compartment.
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Extra Rinse
Usean extra rinsewhen additional rinsing
isdesiredto remove excessdirt and
detergent from soiled loads.
Delag Start (on some models)
Youcan delaythe startof a wash cycle
for 10-18 hours,depending on the model.
Pressthe DELAYSTARTbutton to choose
the number of hoursyou want to delay
the start of the cycle,then presstheSTART
button.Themachine will count down and
startautomatically at the correcttime.
NOTE:Ifgou forget to fullg dosethe door,
a remindersignal will beepreminding gou
to do so.
NOTE:Ifgou open thedoor when the delog
iscounting down, the machine will enter
thepausestate. Youmust closethedoor
and pressSTARTagain in order to restart
thecountdown.
Lock
You can lock the controls to prevent any
selectionsfrom being made. Oryou can
lock the controls after you have started
a cycle.
Children cannot accidentally start
the washer by touching pads with
this option selected.
Tolock the washer, pressand hold
the DELAVSTARTbutton for 3 seconds
(onsome models useSIGNALbutton).
Tounlock the washer controls, press
and hold the DELAVSTARTbutton for
3 seconds.
Thecontrol lock icon on the display will
light up when it ison.
NOTE:ThePOWERbutton can still be
used when the machine is locked.
HY CYCLE (onsome models)
Tosavea favoritecycle,setthe desired
settingsforwash cycle,soillevel,spinspeed
andwash temp settingsand hold downthe
MYCYCLEbuttonfor 3 seconds.A beepwill
soundto indicatethe cyclehasbeensaved.
To use your custom cycle, press the
MY CYCLE button before washing a load.
Tochange the saved cycle, set the desired
settings and hold down the MYCYCLE
button for 3 seconds.
NOTE:When using MY CYCLE,wash
options cannot be modified after the
cgcle has been started.
NOTE:If gou change wash options with
MYCYCLEbefore starting the cgcle,the
MYCYCLElight will turn off and gou will
be returned to the base cgcle.
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BASKET CLEAN
BasketClean isa cyclethat freshens
up the insideofyour washer. Thecycle
usesbleach or other available washing
machine cleaners and more water to
refreshyour washer. UseBasketClean
once every month to reduce odor and
residuebuildup insidethe washer.
Formore information on BasketClean,
referto the Careand Cleaningsection
on page 12.

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The Dispenser Drawer
Slowlyopen the dispenser drawer by pulling
itout untilitstops.
After adding laundryproducts,slowlyclose
the dispenserdrawer.Closingthe drawertoo
quicklycould resultin earlydispensingof the
bleach,fabric softeneror detergent.
Youmay seewater inthe bleachand fabric
softenercompartmentsat the end of thecycle.
Thisisa resultof the flushing/siphoningaction
and is part ofthe normaloperationof the
washer.
The Prewash Compartment (onsomemodels)
• Onlyusethe PrewashCompartmentifyou
areselectingthe Prewashcyclefor heavily
soiledclothes.Add measureddetergent or
prewashadditiveto the back left prewash
compartmentof thedispenserdrawer.
• Detergentor prewashadditive isflushed
from the dispenserinthe prewashcycle
(ifselected).
NOTE:Liquiddetergentwill drain into the
washerdrum asit isadded.
• Detergentusagemay needto beadjustedfor
water temperature,water hardness,sizeand
soillevelof the load.Avoidusingtoo much
detergent inyour washer asit canlead to
oversudsingand detergent residuebeingleft
on the clothes.
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Onsomemodels,theLiquidBleach
The Detergent Compartment
•High-efficiency detergent isrequired for this
washer.Usethe detergent manufacturer's
recommendedamount.
Thedetergentselectioninsertmustbe placedin
the detergent compartmentin a specificposition
accordingto what type of detergentyou are
using.
•Powder Detergent- Placethe insert oooo
inthe rear position.ThePowderIconsoooo....
mustline up on centerwhenthe
insertisin the powderposition.
•Liquid Detergent - Youwill needto adjust
the insert accordingto the type of Liquid
Detergentyou ore using.TheIconson the side
ofthe detergent compartmentmust line upon
the center whenthe insertisin position.
NOTE:Not allmodels have the 2x and 3x
detergent settings. Some have only regular
HEdetergent settings. You must reduce the
amount of detergent for2x or 3x detergent
per bottle instructions.
Hovethe insert by pullingit up and replace
it byslidingit down betweeneitherthe rear
or front detergentcompartment moldedrails,as
desired,for powderor liquid detergent.
• Add measureddetergentto the front left
detergentcompartment ofthe dispenser
drawer.
Detergentisflushedfrom thedispenser
at the beginningofthe wash cycle.Either
powderedor liquiddetergent can beused.
Detergentusagemay needto be adjustedfor
water temperature,water hardness,
sizeand soillevelofthe load.Avoidusingtoo
much detergentin yourwasher asit con lead
to oversudsingand detergent residuebeing
left on the clothes.
• Usingmoredetergentthan the recommended
quantity cancauseresiduebuildup onyour
washer.
Compartmentisinthecenter.
The Liquid Bleach Compartment
IMPORTANT:The bleach compartment
position varies bg model. Be sure to identifg
the correct compartment for bleach before
using.
Ifdesired, measure out the recommended
amount of liquidbleach, not to exceed
:1/3cup (80 ml),and pour into the center
compartment labeled "LIQUIDBLEACH"
marked with this symbol ,/_.
Donot exceedthemaximum fill line.Overfilling
cancauseearltddispensingof thebleachwhich
couldresultin damagedclothes.
NOTE:Donot usepowderedbleachin the
dispenser.
Onsomemodels,theLiquidBleach
Compartmentisontheright. 9

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Onsomemodels,theFabricSoftener
Compartmentisontheright,
The Fabric Softener Compartment
IMPORTANT:Thefabric softener compartment
position varies bUmodel. Besure to identifU
the correctcompartmentfor fabric softener
before using.
If desired,pourthe recommendedamount
of liquidfabric softenerintothe compartment
labeled"FABRICSOFTENER."
Useonly liquid fabricsoftenerin thedispenser.
Dilutewith water to themaximumfill line.
Donot exceedthemaximum fill line.Overfilling
cancauseearltjdispensingof thefabricsoftener
which couldstainclothes.
NOTE:Donotpour fabricsoftenerdirectltj
on the washload.
Onsomemodels,theFabricSoftener
Compartmentisinthecenter.
Loading and using the washer.
Alwags follow fabric manufacturer's care label when laundering.
Sorting Wash Loads
Sort laundry into loads that can be washed together.
Colors Soil Fabric Lint
Whites Heavy Delicotes Lint Producers
Lights Normal Easy Care Lint Collectors
Dorks Light Sturdy Cottons
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•Combine large and small items in a load. Load large items first. Large items should not be more than
half the total wash load.
• Washing single items is not recommended. This may cause an out-of-balance load. Add one or two
similar items.
• Pillows and comforters should not be mixed with other items. This mag cause an out-of-balance load.
Preparing Clothes
• Toavoid snags during washing.
Follow these steps to maximize garment care.
•Closegarmentzippers,snaps,buttonsand hooks.
• Mendseams,hems,tears.
• Emptgall itemsfrompockets.
°Removenonwashablegarment accessoriessuchasornamentsand nonwashabletrim materials.
• TOavoid tangling, tie strings, draw ties and belt-like materials.
• Brush awag surface dirt and lint; treat spots and stains.
• Promptlg wash wet or stained garments to maximize results.
•Mix garments using recommended maximum load sizes on page 11.
• Use nglon mesh garment bags to wash small items.
• Wash multiple garments at one time for best results.