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GE Appliances Front Load Washer
Technical Service Guide
December 2016
GE Appliances
GFWS1705H
GFWS1700H
GFWN1600J
GFWN1300J
GFWH1200H
GFWN1100H
GFW400SCK
GFW450SPK
GFW450SSK

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Safety Information
IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTICE
The information in this service guide is intended for use by
individuals possessing adequate backgrounds of electrical,
electronic, and mechanical experience. Any attempt to repair a
major appliance may result in personal injury and property
damage. The manufacturer or seller cannot be responsible for the
interpretation of this information, nor can it assume any liability in
connection with its use.
WARNING
To avoid personal injury, disconnect power before servicing
this product. If electrical power is required for diagnosis or test
purposes, disconnect the power immediately after performing the
necessary checks.
RECONNECT ALL GROUNDING DEVICES
If grounding wires, screws, straps, clips, nuts, or washers used to
complete a path to ground are removed for service, they must be
returned to their original position and properly fastened.
GE Appliances
Technical Service Guide
Copyright © 2016
All rights reserved. This service guide may not be reproduced in whole or in part
in any form without written permission from GE Appliances.

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Table of Contents
Safety Information..........................................................................................................................................................................2
Table of Contents.............................................................................................................................................................................3
Safety Requirements.....................................................................................................................................................................5
Nomenclature...................................................................................................................................................................................6
Introduction.......................................................................................................................................................................................7
Control Features..............................................................................................................................................................................8
Washer Features...................................................................................................................................................................9
Using the Washer.................................................................................................................................................................15
Pedestal Installation (Washer and Dryer).............................................................................................................................20
Stacking Instructions.....................................................................................................................................................................23
Operation Overview.......................................................................................................................................................................26
Basic Wash Cycle..................................................................................................................................................................26
Component Locator Views..........................................................................................................................................................28
Control and Inverter Board Connections.............................................................................................................................30
Washer Components.....................................................................................................................................................................31
Top Panel..................................................................................................................................................................................31
Service Panel...........................................................................................................................................................................31
Control Panel...........................................................................................................................................................................32
Control Board..........................................................................................................................................................................33
Programming the Control Board...................................................................................................................................34
Door Lock..................................................................................................................................................................................34
Door Strike................................................................................................................................................................................35
Front Panel...............................................................................................................................................................................36
Line Filter...................................................................................................................................................................................36
Dispenser Assembly With Motor Driven Cam..........................................................................................................37
Dispenser Assembly Without Motor Driven Cam...................................................................................................37
Dispenser Motor....................................................................................................................................................................40
Water Level Sensor..............................................................................................................................................................41
Water Valve.............................................................................................................................................................................42
Pump...........................................................................................................................................................................................43

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Heater Assembly...................................................................................................................................................................45
Inverter......................................................................................................................................................................................47
Motor Assembly.....................................................................................................................................................................48
Door.............................................................................................................................................................................................50
Door Hinge...............................................................................................................................................................................52
Tub Gasket (Boot)..................................................................................................................................................................52
Dampers...................................................................................................................................................................................54
Wash Basket...........................................................................................................................................................................55
Outer Tub Assembly and Suspension..........................................................................................................................57
Service Test Mode...........................................................................................................................................................................59
Fault Codes.........................................................................................................................................................................................62
Schematics.........................................................................................................................................................................................67
Warranty.............................................................................................................................................................................................69
Index......................................................................................................................................................................................................70

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GE Factory Service Employees are required to use safety glasses with side shields, safety gloves and
steel toe shoes for all repairs.
Prior to disassembly of the washer to access components, GE Factory
Service technicians are REQUIRED to follow the Lockout /Tagout
(LOTO) 6 Step Process:
Safety Requirements
Steel Toed Work Boot Electrically Rated Glove and
Dyneema® Cut Resistant
Glove Keeper Dyneema® Cut Resistant
Glove
Plano Type Safety Glasses
Prescription Safety Glasses
Safety Glasses must be ANSI
Z87.1-2003 compliant
Brazing Glasses
Cut Resistant Sleeve(s)
Step 1
Plan and Prepare Step 4 Apply LOTO device and lock
Step 2
Shut down the appliance Step 5 Control (discharge) stored energy
Step 3
Isolate the appliance Step 6 “Try It” verify that the appliance is
locked out

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Nomenclature
The nomenclature breaks down and explains what the letters and numbers mean in the model number.
Serial Number
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designating the year repeats every 12 years.
Example: AG123456T = January, 2016
A – JAN
D – FEB
F – MAR
G – APR
H – MAY
L – JUN
M – JUL
R – AUG
S – SEP
T – OCT
V – NOV
Z – DEC
2024 – Z
2023 – V
2022 – T
2021 – S
2020 – R
2019 – M
2018 – L
2017 – H
2016 – G
2015 – F
2014 – D
2013 – A
The nomenclature tag is located on the
bottom front corner on the right side of the
cabinet.
NOTE: The technical sheet is located behind
the control panel.
Brand
G: GE Appliances
H: Hot Point
G F W S 1 7 0 5 H 0 D G
Engineering Revision
Alpha or Numeric
Model Year
G:
Configuration
F: Front Load
T: Top Load - Rear Control
N: Top Load - Front Control
U: Unitized
Color
WW: White
DG: Diamond Gray
Platform
W: Washer
D: Vented Dryer - Std
V: Vented Dryer - Long
Options Package
Backsplash Control/Platform
N: No heater
H: With heater
S: With steam
Nomenclature

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Introduction
The new GE Front Load Washer has the following features:
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• My Cycle selection saves a favorite cycle for future use.
• Dispenser adds diluted detergent, bleach, and fabric softener at the correct time during the wash or
rinse cycles.
• A nozzle sprays fresh water into the tub to reduce time of rinse cycle (only for 1700 and 1705).
• End-Of-Cycle Signal alerts user when the cycle is done, saving time between loads. Signal volume can be
adjusted.
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accessible on the control panel's 7-segment display.
• Two piece plastic outer tub is formed from tough, lightweight polypropylene.
• The wash tub is constructed of durable stainless steel.
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• Intricate door lock keeps the door locked during
operation.
• Blackout protection. Restoring power resumes
cycle where it was interrupted. Eliminating
restarting entire wash cycle.
• Flush door handle.
• UV stabilizers are utilized on the control panel,
top cover, and door outer panel to prevent
yellowing when exposed to sunlight.
• The GE dryer can be installed on top of the
washer.
• Pedestal available at additional cost. White
(model number SBSD227FWW) and Diamond
Gray (model number SBSD227FDG).

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Control Features
Model: GFWN1600 - Washer with Time Saver
Model: GFWH1200
Models: GFW400, GFWN1100 and GFWN1300
Models: GFW450, GFWS1700 and GFWS1705 - Steam Washer with Time Saver

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Washer Features
1Power
Press to “wake up” the display. If the display is active, press to put the washer into standby mode.
NOTE: Pressing Power does not disconnect the appliance from the power supply.
2Wash Cycles
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wash setting with the loads.
Colors/Normals* For heavily to lightly soiled colorfast cottons, household linens, work and play
clothes.
Whites* For heavily to lightly soiled white laundry, work and play clothes.
Bulky/Bedding* For large items such as comforters, blankets, small rugs and similar bulky items.
Active Wear*
(on some models)
For active sports, exercise and some casual wear clothes. Fabrics include
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Sanitize*
(on some models)
For increased water temperature which will sanitize and kill more than 99.9%
of many common bacteria found in home laundry. For best results, select the
extra heavy soil setting when using the Sanitize cycle.
Sanitize with Oxi
(on some models)
The Sanitize with Oxi cycle, when using an Oxi additive along with a detergent,
is designed to remove 99.9% of bacteria found in home laundry.
Measure the detergent and the Oxi products carefully. Using the amounts
appropriate for a large heavily soiled load, follow the detergent and the Oxi
product label instructions. The detergent should be added using the dispenser
instructions as shown on page 9 of this guide.
Place the Oxi product directly in the bottom of the wash basket, before adding
the clothes. The washer hot water supply connection must provide a minimum
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NOTE: The default Sanitize With Oxi cycle water temperature can NOT be
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the cycle reduced 99.9% of bacteria typically found in residential laundry and
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Washer Features
2Wash Cycles
Towels/Sheets*
(on some models) For items such as towels, sheets, pillowcases and dish rags.
Delicates/Hand
Wash For items labeled hand-washable with light soils. Provides gentle tumbling and soak during wash and rinse.
Speed Wash or
Quick Wash For lightly soiled items that are needed in a hurry. Cycle time is approximately 30 minutes, depending on selected options.
Rinse & Spin
(on some models)
To quickly rinse and spin out any items at any time. To achieve a Drain + Spin,
deselect the Extra Rinse option.
Drain + Spin
(on some models)
To quickly drain and spin out any items at any time.
Basket Clean Use for cleaning the basket of residue and odor. Recommended use of at least
once per month.
NOTE: Never load laundry while using Basket Clean. The laundry may become
damaged. See the Care and Cleaning section.
* The Add Steam option (on some models) can be used with these cycles.
3Add Steam (on some models)
Add Steam adds steam into the
washer to assist with loosening
stains on the Whites, Colors/Normal,
Towels/Sheets,
Active Wear or Power Clean
(depending on model), Bulky Bedding
or Sanitize cycles.
To use:
1. Turn power ON and select a wash
cycle.
2. Select the Add Steam button to
activate steam.
3. Press the Start/Pause button.
4Soil
Change the Soil level to increase or
decrease the wash time to remove
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To change the Soil level, press the Soil
level button until the desired setting as
been reached. Choose between Extra
Light, Light, Normal, Heavy or Extra
Heavy soil levels.
5Temp
Adjust to select the proper main water
temperature for the wash cycle. The
PreSoak and PreWash 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 Temp button until
the desired setting has been reached.
Choose between Tap Cold, Cold, Warm,
Hot or Extra Hot (Extra Hot is available
on models equipped with a heater). By
design, to protect fabrics, not all wash
temperatures are available for certain
wash cycles.
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assists in conditioning the fabric and
preventing stains from setting on
garments.
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6Spin
Changing the Spin speed changes
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Always follow the garment
manufacturer’s care label when
changing the Spin speed.
To change the Spin speed, press the
Spin speed button until the desired
setting has been reached. Choose
between No Spin, Low, Medium, High
or Max. Higher spin speeds are not
available on certain cycles, such as
Delicates.
Higher spin speeds remove more
water from the clothes and will
help reduce dry time, but may also
increase the possibility of setting
wrinkles on some fabrics.
7My Cycle (on some models)
To save a favorite cycle, set the
desired settings for wash cycle,
soil level, spin speed and wash
temperature settings and hold down
the My Cycle button for 3 seconds. A
beep will sound to indicate the cycle
has been saved.
To use the custom cycle, press the My
Cycle button before washing a load.
To change the saved cycle, set the
desired settings and hold down the
My Cycle button for 3 seconds.
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cycle has been started.
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and the user will be returned to the
base cycle.
8PreWash (on some models)
Prewash is an extra wash before the
main wash. Use it for heavily soiled
clothes or for clothes with a care
label that recommends prewashing
before washing. Be sure to add liquid
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or the proper wash additive to the
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washer with cold water (adding
the prewash detergent), tumble the
clothes, drain and spin. Then the
washer will run the selected wash
cycle.
NOTE: In some special cycles, the
prewash is selected automatically
as the default. This selection can be
modifed at any time.
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9Time Saver (on some models)
Use this option to reduce the overall
wash cycle by at least 20% without
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feature is available on all cycles except
Basket Clean, Sanitize, Rinse + Spin,
and Quick Wash.
This option will modify the wash cycle,
slightly raising the wash temperature
and using more water to deliver equal
wash performance as the basic cycle.
All other features, such as Extra Rinse,
Add Steam, etc., can be used with Time
Saver but may adjust the total wash
time.
To use:
1. Turn power on and select a wash
cycle which has Time Saver as an
option.
2. Make any adjustments to Soil, Temp
and Spin as desired.
3. Press the Time Saver button to
reduce the overall wash time.
4. Press the Start/Pause button.
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(depending on
model)
Delay Wash
Delay the start of a wash cycle for up
to 24 hours. Press the Delay Wash
button to choose the amount of
time wanted to delay the start of the
wash cycle. Once the desired time is
reached, press the Start button. The
machine will count down and start
automatically at the correct time.
NOTE: If it is forgetten to fully close
the door, a reminder signal will beep
as a reminder to do so.
NOTE: If the door is opened when the
delay is counting down, the machine
will enter the pause state. The door
must be closed and the Start button
must be pressed again in order to
restart the countdown.
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(depending on
model)
Extra Rinse
This option allows for an extra rinse
during a cycle to remove excess dirt
and detergent from soiled loads.
On models with Rinse & Spin cycle, a
drain and spin cycle can be achieved
by pressing the Extra Rinse button
until the light is no longer illuminated.
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12 Stain Removal Guide
(on some models)
The Stain Removal Guide is
preprogrammed with the ideal wash
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common stains. To use this feature,
select the desired wash cycle and
then press the Stain Removal Guide
button until the stain desired to be
removed is highlighted. Next, press
the Start button.
For some stains, a prewash will be
selected automatically. If desired,
add detergent or wash additive to
the prewash dispenser. Add Steam
cannot be selected along with this
feature.
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(on some models)
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used with all cycles except Rinse
& Spin and Basket Clean and is
preprogrammed with the ideal wash
and rinse settings to tackle common
stains. To use this feature, select the
desired wash cycle and then press
the Stain Wash button.
Once selected, press the Start
button to start the cycle. For some
stains, a PreSoak will be selected
automatically.
13 PreSoak (on some models)
For soaking garments prior to the
wash cycle. This option begins with
a brief tumble and then proceeds
to soak the clothes with water and
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time. Once complete, the cycle will
begin automatically. PreSoak must
be selected prior to pressing Start.
The PreSoak time will add an
additional 30 minutes to the overall
wash time.
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main wash compartment in the
dispenser is used for the PreSoak
period and main wash cycle.
14 Extended Tumble (on some models)
Freshly tumbles garments
periodically for up to 8 hours after the
wash cycle is complete to lessen the
setting of wrinkles and creases when
the user is not able to move clothing
to the dryer right away.
At the end of the cycle, the display will
scroll “END” and after ten minutes the
Extended Tumble will begin. It can be
stopped at any time by pressing the
Power button.
NOTE: The Extended Tumble option
cannot be added to the My Cycle
feature.
15 Volume
This button has two functions:
• To change the loudness of the
end of cycle signal, press the
button as many times as needed
to reach the desired volume.
There are four sound levels
including OFF.
• To turn the button sounds ON/
OFF, press and hold the button for
3 seconds.
Washer Features
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16 Cycle Signal
Use the Signal pad to change the
volume of the end of cycle signal.
Press the pad until the desired
volume has been reached.
17 or
(depending on model)
Lock Controls or Lock
(depending on model)
Lock the controls to prevent any
selections from being made. Or lock
or unlock the controls after a cycle
has been started.
Children cannot accidentally start the
washer by touching buttons with this
option selected.
To lock the washer, press and hold the
Lock Controls or Lock button for 3
seconds.
To unlock the washer controls, press
and hold the Lock Controls or Lock
button for 3 seconds.
A sound is made to indicate the lock/
unlock status.
The indicator light above the button
will illuminate when the controls are
locked.
NOTE: The Power button can still be
used when the machine is locked.
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or
(depending on model)
Start/Pause-Add A Garment
Press to start a wash cycle. If the
washer is running, pressing it once
will pause the washer and unlock the
door. It will take a few seconds for the
door to unlock after pressing Pause.
Press again to restart the wash cycle.
NOTE: If the washer is paused and
the cycle is not restarted within 15
minutes, the current wash cycle will
be cancelled.
NOTE: In some cycles the washer will
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it is paused.
NOTE: The washer performs
automatic system checks after
pressing the Start button. Water will
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to hear the door lock and unlock
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(appearance will vary
and not all features
on all models)
Display
Displays the approximate time
remaining until the end of the cycle.
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the water pressure in the home and
the balance of the load in the washer.
The time remaining on the display
may increase to accommodate
a slower spin speed to handle
unbalanced loads.
On some models, cycle status is also
displayed and certain features such
as Delay Wash or Steam are shown
indicating they have been selected.
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Using the Washer
The Dispenser Drawer
Slowly open the dispenser drawer by
pulling it out until it stops.
After adding laundry products, slowly
close the dispenser drawer. Closing
the drawer too quickly could result in
early dispensing of the bleach, fabric
softener or detergent.
There may be water in the dispenser
drawer at the end of the cycle. This
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action and is part of the normal
operation of the washer.
The Prewash Compartment
(on some models)
• Only use the Prewash
Compartment if selecting the
Prewash cycle for heavily soiled
clothes. Add measured detergent
or prewash additive to the back
left prewash compartment of the
dispenser drawer.
• Detergent or prewash additive is
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prewash cycle (if selected).
NOTE: Liquid detergent will drain into
the washer drum as it is added.
• Detergent usage may need to be
adjusted for water temperature,
water hardness, size and soil
level of the load. Avoid using too
much detergent in the washer as
it can lead to over suds-ing and
detergent residue being left on
the clothes.
The Detergent Compartment
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required for this washer. Use
the detergent manufacturer’s
recommended amount.
• Add measured detergent to the
front left detergent compartment
of the dispenser drawer.
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dispenser at the beginning of the
wash cycle. Either powdered or
liquid detergent can be used.
• Detergent usage may need to be
adjusted for water temperature,
water hardness, size and soil
level of the load. Avoid using too
much detergent in the washer as
it can lead to over-sudsing and
detergent residue being left on
the clothes.
• Using more detergent than the
recommended quantity can
cause residue buildup on the
washer.
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On models with a removable
detergent cup
• Powder Detergent: Remove the
liquid detergent cup and place
it in a safe location outside of
the washer. Follow the detergent
manufacturer’s instructions when
measuring the amount of powder
to use.
• Liquid Detergent: Locate the
concentration of the detergent
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Max Fill line in the detergent cup
for the detergent concentration
type.
On models with a selection insert
The detergent selection insert
must be placed in the detergent
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according to what type of detergent
is being used.
Powder Detergent: Remove the
detergent selection insert and place
it in a safe location outside of the
washer.
Liquid Detergent: Adjust the
insert according to the type of
Liquid Detergent being used. The
Icons on the side of the detergent
compartment must line up on the
center when the insert is in position.
NOTE: Not all models have the 2x and
3x detergent settings. Some have only
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settings. Reduce the amount of
detergent for 2x or 3x detergent per
bottle instructions.
Move the insert by pulling it up and
replace it by sliding it down between
either the rear or front detergent
compartment molded rails, as
desired, for liquid detergent. Remove
for powder detergent.
Liquid detergent may seep under the
insert prior to the start of the cycle.
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wash performance.
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PR SAWEH
For Liquid
Detergent
Remove For Powder
Max Fill
2X Fill
3X Fill
Max HE
Liquid
Detergent
Setting
2X HE Liquid
Detergent Setting
(most common
setting)
3X HE
Liquid
Detergent
Setting
Remove for powder detergent
Appearance may vary
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remove for powder
Normal
HE Liquid
Detergent
Setting
2X HE Liquid
Detergent Setting
(most common
setting)
3X HE
Liquid
Detergent
Setting
Remove for powder detergent
Appearance may vary
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Loading Examples
WORKWEAR LINENS MIXED LOAD DELICATES* SPEED WASH (2–4 GARMENTS)
4 Jeans
5 Work
Wear Shirts
5 Work
Wear Pants
2 Bath Sheets
10 Bath
Towels/12
Washcloths
7 Hand
Towels/2
Terrycloth
Bath Mats
OR
2 Flat
Queen-Sized
Sheets
2 Fitted
Queen-Sized
Sheets
4 Pillowcases
4 Pillowcases
2 Hand Towels
2 Flat Sheets/2 Fitted
Sheets
2 Bath Towels/4
Washcloths
OR
6 Shirts (Men’s or
Women’s)
4 Pair Pants (Khakis or
Twills)
5 T-shirts
7 Pairs of Boxers
4 Pairs of Shorts
OR
6 T-shirts
4 Pairs of Sweatpants
4 Sweatshirts
2 Hoodies
7 Pairs of Socks
7 Bras
7 panties
3 Slips
2 Camisoles
4 Nightgowns
*Using a nylon mesh
bag for small items is
recommended.
2 Casual Wear Work Shirts
1 Pair Casual Wear Work Pants
OR
3 Soccer Uniforms
The Liquid Bleach Compartment
IMPORTANT: The bleach
compartment position varies by
model. Be sure to identify the
correct compartment for bleach
before using.
If desired, measure out the
recommended amount of liquid
bleach, not to exceed 1/3 cup (80 ml),
and pour into the right compartment
labeled “LIQUID BLEACH”.
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of the bleach which could result in
damaged clothes.
NOTE: Do not use powdered bleach in
the dispenser.
The Fabric Softener Compartment
IMPORTANT: The fabric softener
compartment position varies by
model. Be sure to identify the
correct compartment for fabric
softener before using.
If desired, pour the recommended
amount of liquid fabric softener into
the compartment labeled “FABRIC
SOFTENER”.
Use only liquid fabric softener in the
dispenser.
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line.
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of the fabric softener which could
stain clothes.
NOTE: Do not pour fabric softener
directly on the wash load.
On some models:
On some models:
On some models:
On some models:
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Cleaning the Pump Filter
Due to the nature of the front-load
washer, it is sometimes possible for
small articles to pass to the pump.
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items so they are not dumped to the
drain. To retrieve lost items, clean out
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screwdriver or coin, open the
access door.
2. Place a shallow pan or dish under
the pump access door and towels
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to catch about a quart of water
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NOTE: If there is water in the basket
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will drain out and a larger pan or dish
may be necessary.
3. Pull down the pour spout.
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counterclockwise and remove the
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the draining water.
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clockwise. Tighten securely.
7. Flip up the pour spout.
8. Close the access door by hooking
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rotating the access door shut.
Dispenser Drawer Area
Detergent and fabric softener may
build up in the dispenser drawer.
Residue should be removed once or
twice a month.
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pulling it out until it stops. Then
reach back into the left or right
rear corner (depending on model)
of the drawer cavity and press
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pulling out the drawer.
• Remove the inserts from the
bleach and fabric softener
compartments and the detergent
insert. Rinse the inserts and the
drawer with very warm water to
remove traces of accumulated
laundry products.
• To clean the drawer opening, use
a small brush to clean the recess.
• Remove all residue from the
upper and lower parts of the
recess.
• Return inserts to the proper
compartments. Replace the
dispenser drawer.
• To reduce buildup in the
Dispenser Drawer area: Use only
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Pump filter
Tab on back right or left depending
on model
Lock tab is visible only after drawer
has been pulled open
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Door Gasket
Open the washer door. Using both
hands, press down the door gasket.
Remove any foreign objects if found
trapped inside the gasket. Make sure
there is nothing blocking the holes
behind the gasket.
While holding down the door gasket,
inspect the interior gasket by pulling
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foreign objects if found trapped
inside this gasket. Make sure there is
nothing blocking the holes behind the
gasket.
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gasket, remove hands and the gasket
will return to the operating position.
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Pedestal Installation (Washer and Dryer)
Optional 12 inch high storage drawer pedestals with
dividers are available to provide convenience and
extra storage space for detergent, dryer sheets and
other cleaning supplies. The pedestal installation kit
includes 4 support pads, 4 mounting screws, and 4
leveling legs with locknuts.
Kit Contents
4 Support Pads
4 Mounting Screws
4 Leveling Legs with Locknuts
Tools Needed
Phillips head Screwdriver
9/16" Open End Wrench
or Adjustable Wrench
8 mm Socket Wrench
WARNING: Due to the size and weight of the washer
or dryer, and to reduce the risk of personal injury
or damage, two people are required for proper
installation.
NOTE:
DO NOT remove washer shipping bolts prior to
pedestal installation. Shipping bolts MUST be
reinstalled, if previously removed.
Care should always be taken when laying the
washer or dryer on its side to prevent component
damage.
Do not lay the washer or dryer on its back. Use a
pad or protective surface when laying the washer or
dryer on its side.
Pedestal Installation
1. Lay the washer or dryer on its side.
2. Remove the 4 leveling legs.
Back out and
remove all 4 leveling
legs
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