GE GTWN3000M2WS User manual

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Safety Instructions .......... 2,s
Operating Instructions
Care and Cleaning
of the Washer ...................... 7
Control Panels ...................... 4
Control Settings ................. 4, 5
Features ............................ 6
Loading and Using
the Washer ........................ 7
Troubleshooting Tips ...... 8-1o
Consumer Support
Consumer Support ................ 12
Warranty .......................... 11
Write the model and serial
number here:
Model #
Serial #
Youcan find them
under the lid of
the washer.
49-90399-2 04-11GE

IMPORTANTSAFETYINFORMATION.
READALL INSTRUCTIONSBEFOREUSING.
AWARNIN G! of fire or explosion, electric shock, or to prevent property damage, personal injury,
or/ass of life.
__ WATER HEATERSAFETY
Under certain conditions, hydrogen gas may be produced in a water heater that has not been
used for two weeks or more. Hydrogen gas can be explosive under these circumstances.
If the hot water hasnot been usedfor two weeksor more, prevent the possibility of damage or injuryby 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.This simple procedure will allow any
built-up hydrogen gas to escape.Sincethe gas isflammable, do not smokeor 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 GEApplionces.com or by calling 800.GE.CARE5 (800.432.2737).
• Installor store where it will not be exposed to
temperatures below freezing or exposedto the
weather,which could cause permanent damage
and invalidate the warranty.
• Properlyground washer to conform with all
governing codes and ordinances. Follow details
in Installation Instructions.
Partsand Accessories
Order on-line at GEApplionces.com today, 24
hours a day or by phone at 800.626.2002during
normal businesshours.
Part Number
WH41X10207
Accessory
4 ft RubberWater Supply Hose
• Thiswasher doesnot includewater supply hoses. WX14X10005 4 ft BraidedWater Supply Hose
GEstrongly recommends the useof factory
specified parts. A list offactory hoses availablefor
purchase ore listed below. Thesehosesare
manufactured and tested to meet GE
specifications.
GEstrongly recommends the useof new water
supply hoses. Hosesdegrade over time and need
to be replaced every 5 years to reducethe riskof
hosefailures and water damage.
YOURLAUNDRYAREA
• Keepthe area underneath and around your
appliances free of combustible materials such as
lint, paper,rags,chemicals,etc.
• Closesupervisionisnecessary ifthis appliance is
used byor near children. Donot allow childrento
play on,with or insidethis or any other appliance.
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Use this
appliance
only for its
intended
purpose as
describedin
this Owner's
Manual.
WHEN USING THE WASHER
Never reach into the washer while it is moving.
Wait until the machine has completely stopped
before opening the lid.
Donot mix chlorine bleachwith ammonia or acids
such asvinegar and/or rust remover. Mixing
different chemicals can produce a
toxic gaswhich may cause death.
Do not wash or dry articles that have been
cleaned in,washed in,soaked in or spotted with
combustible or explosivesubstances (suchas
wax,oil,paint, gasoline, degreasers,dry-cleaning
solvents,kerosene,etc.).Thesesubstances giveoff
vapors that may ignite or explode. Donot add
these substancesto the wash water. Do not useor
placethese substancesaround your washer or
dryer during operation.
Thelaundry processcan reduce the flame
retardancy of fabrics. Toavoid such a result,
carefully follow the garment manufacturer's
wash and care instructions.
To minimizethe possibilityof 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: Turning the Cycle Selector Knob to an off
position, or pressing PAUSEdoes NOT disconnect
the appliance from the power supply.
Neverattempt to operate this appliance if itis
damaged, malfunctioning, partially disassembled,
or has missingor broken parts, including a
damaged cord or plug.
WHEN NOT IN USE
Turnoff water faucets to relievepressureon hoses
and valves and to minimize leakage ifa break or
rupture should occur.Checkthe condition of the fill
hoses;GErecommends changing the hoses every 5
years.
• Donot attempt to repair or replaceany part of this
appliance unlessspecifically recommended in this
Owner's Manual,or in published user-repair
instructions that you understand and havethe skills
to carry out.
• Beforediscarding a washer,or removing it
from service,remove the washer lid to prevent
children from hiding inside.
• Do not tamper with controls.
READAND FOLLOWTHISSAFETYINFORMATION
CAREFULLY.
SAVETHESEINSTRUCTIONS

About the control panel-for models with "pull knob" start.
• Add detergent
• Add diluted fabric
softener (on models
with a fabric
softener dispenser)
Step 2
• Add items
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• Select load size and
other wash options
• Select wash cycle
Step 4
• Close lid
• Pull knob
LOAD SIZE TEMPERATURE SETTINGS
Controls
Load Size
Loosely load items in the washer basket. Overloading may negatively impact wash performance. Adjust the load size accordingly.
Temperature
Select the water temperature for the wash and rinse cycles. Always follow fabric manufacturer's care label or instructions when
laundering.
Settings (on some models)
Fabric Softener
Setthis option when adding fabric softenerto the washer.
Clean Rinse Option
When you use extra detergent or bleachto clean heavily soileditems,you may want to usethe 2nd Rinseoption. It provides an
enhanced second cold rinse.
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Wash Cycle-Cycle Selector Knob
Thechart below will helpyou match the wash cyclesetting with your items.Thechart isranked from greatest to least
wash intensity.
Yourwasher may not haveall these cycles.(Cyclesvary by model.)
WHITES Forheavyto lightly soiledcottons, household linens,work and play items.
(REGULARWASH/FASTSPIN}
DARKCOLORSFornon-colorfast cottons and blends and itemsthat are labeled coldwash by the fabric manufacturer.
(REGULARWASH/FASTSPIN}
CASUALS For wrinkle-free and permanent press items, and knits.
{PULSED WASH/FAST SPIN}
RINSESPIN For quickly rinsing chlorine, perspiration, stains, etc., out of items.
IFASTSPIN}
CLEANRINSEProvidesan automatic, enhanced rinseto thoroughly remove detergent or bleachfrom
your items. IFASTSPIN}
FABRICSOFTENERActivatesthe FABRICSOFTENERdispenser cycle.{FASTSPIN}
Liquid Bleach Funnel
Thewater fill dilutes liquidchlorine bleach asthe washer fills for the wash cycle.
_] Checkclothing care labelsfor special instructions.
_] Measure liquid bleach carefully,following instructions on the bottle.
•Neverpour undiluted liquid chlorinebleachdirectly onto clothesor into the wash basket.
• Oonot pour powdered bleachinto bleachfunnel.
r_ Beforestarting the washer,pour measured amount of bleach directly into bleachfunnel.
Avoid splashing or over-filling dispenser.Ifyou preferto usepowdered bleach, add it into
the wash basketwith your detergent.
• Oonot mix chlorine bleachwith ammonia or acids such asvinegar and/or rust remover.
Mixing canproduce a toxic gas which may cause death.
Q:What isthe difference between Heavy and Light settings?
A: ForWhites andColors, the wash agitation time isincreased by 6 minutes and for Casuals, by 12 minutes. (Timesare
approximate)
Q:What isthe difference between Regular and Pulsed?
A:Regular meansthe washer will continuously agitate during the wash cycle.Pulsed provides a more gentlewash
cycle by including pause periodsduring the wash cycle.
Q:Which cycle isbest for heavily soileditems?
A:Whites or Colors cycleshave the greatest wash intensity.Thiscycleprovides the best overallcleaning. Casuals
should be usedfor wrinkle-free and permanent press items.
Q:How can Ireduce linting?
A:Sortwash loads by fabric type and whether they collect lint (velveteen,corduroy) or produce lint (terry cloth, chenille).
Wash small loadsfor a shorter amount of time.
Q:How much detergent do Iuse?
A: Forbest performance, always follow the detergent manufacturer's instructions on usage. Many detergents are
concentrated, soconsult the product label and follow the clearly marked lineson the detergent measuring cups.
Excessivedetergent can negatively impact the wash performance.

About washer features.
The Agitator Cap (onsome models)
The agitator cap fits into the top of the
agitator. If it accidentally comes off,
simply put it back on.
SETTINGS
Set when adding
OFF FABRIC SOFTENER
d/or CLEAN RINSE
Fabric Softener Dispenser (onsomemodels)
Thefabric softener dispenser automatically r{l Add water to dispenser until it reaches
releasesliquid fabric softener. Settingthe '_' the maximum fill line.
knob ensuresthat it dispensesat the proper
time.
Do not stop the washer or raise the lid
during the first spin. Thiswill cause the
dispenser to empty too soon.
To use, follow these steps:
r_-i Hake suredispenser issecurely attached
to agitator.
_] Useonly diluted liquid fabric softener.
Pourinto dispenser,using amount
recommended on package.
Never pour fabric softener directly on items.
It may stain them.
Do not pour anything into the
agitator if the agitator cap or
dispenser is removed.
r41select FABRICSOFTENERsetting knobto
activate the cycle.
Note: Fabric softener will not dispense if the
knob is in the "OFF" position.
Separate for cleaning
Cleaning the Fabric Softener Dispenser (onsome models)
_1 Removethe dispenserfrom the top of the agitator.
_] Separatethe dispensercup from the cover bygrasping the top and pushingdown on the
insideof the cup withyour fingers. Dispensercup will pop free from the cover.
r-_] Toclean the dispenser,soak both the dispenser cup and the dispenser cover inthe
following solution:
•1 USgallon (3.8liters)warm water
•1/4 cup (60ml)heavy-duty liquid detergent
•1 cup (240ml)bleach
_]lf necessary,loosenbuildup with a clean,soft cloth after soaking. Donot usea stiff brush;
you may roughen the surface of the dispenser.
r-_ Rinseand reassembledispenser.Placedispenser back on the agitator.
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Loading and using the washer.
Always follow fabric manufacturer's care label when laundering. GEAppliances.com
SortingWashLoads
Sort by color (whites,lights,colors),soillevel,
fabric type (sturdy cottons, easy care, delicates)
and whether the fabric produces lint (terry cloth,
chenille)or collects lint (velveteen,corduroy).
ProperUseof Detergent
Add detergent before adding items sothat the
detergent can work effectively. Usingtoo little or too
much detergent isa common cause of laundry
problems.
Forspots, apply pre-treatment to items as
recommended on the product label. Application
should be made in the basket to prevent overspray
which may cause the coloring on the lid or graphics
to fade.
Youcan use lessdetergent ifyou have softwater,
a smaller load or a lightly soiledload.
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
Loaddry items loosely inthe washer basket. When
loading wet items,make sureyou set the load/water
levelhigh enough to allow the items to move freely.
Water levelshouldjust cover the items. Toadd items
after washer has started, lift the lid and submerge
additional items next to the agitator.
•Donot wrap long items likesheetsor pants
around the agitator.
• Donot wash fabrics containing flammable
materials (waxes,cleaningfluids,etc.).
• Washer will not agitate or spin with 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 clean
the basket, usea clean soft cloth dampened with
liquid detergent; then rinse.(Donot useharsh or
gritty cleaners.)
Fill Hoses: GErecommends changing the hoses
every 5years.
Exterior'. Immediately wipe off any spills.Wipe
with damp cloth.Try not to hit surface with
sharp objects.
Moving and Storage: Ask the servicetechnician to
remove water from drain pump and hoses.Seethe
Installation Instructions packed with product for
information on how to reinstall the shipping rod
to keepthe tub stationary when moving the washer.
Formore information, visit GEAppliances.com or call
800.GE.CARES(800.432.2737).Donot store
the washer where it will be exposed to the weather.
Long Vacations: Besurewater supply isshut off at
faucets. Drainall water from hoses ifweather will
be below freezing.
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Before you coil 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
Toomany suds Toomuch detergent • Measureyour detergent carefully. Uselesssoap ifyou have
soft water, a smaller load or a lightly soiledload.
Type of detergent • Switch to a lower sudsing detergent brand and follow
instructions on package.
Softwater • Try lessdetergent.
Water leaks Using too much detergent • Uselessdetergent. Uselesssoap ifyou have soft water,
in washer a smaller load or a lightly soiled load.
Fillhoses or drain hose is • Makesure hoseconnections are tight at faucets and
improperly connected rubber washers are installed.Makesure end of drain hose
iscorrectly inserted in and secured to drain facility.
Household drain may • Checkhousehold plumbing. You may need to call
be clogged a plumber.
Drain hose loose • Makesure drain hoseisfully seated in back 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 hosesat the faucets and turn the water off after
to the fill hoses at the each use.
water source • Checkcondition of the fill hoses;they should be replaced
every 5 years.
Water temperature Cooler water temperatures • New laundry detergents have been formulated to work
seems incorrect provide improved energy with cooler water temperatures without affecting wash
efficiency performance.
Water supply is turned off • Turn both hot and cold faucets fullyon and make sure
or improperly connected hoses are connected to correct faucets.
Water valve screens are • Turn off the water source and remove the water connection
stopped up hoses from the upper back of the washer. Use a brush or
toothpick to clean the screens in the machine. Reconnect
the hoses and turn the water back on.
Housewater heater is • Hakesure housewater heater isdeliveringwater at
not set properly 120°F-140°F(48°C-60°C).
Water pumped out before Lid lifted or cycle was put in • Resetcycle.
cycle is complete pause for over 24 hours
Water won't drain Drain hose is kinked or • Straighten drain hose and make sure washer is not
improperly connected sitting on it.
• Top of drain outlet should be less than 6 ft (1.8 m)
above floor.
Washer pauses during This is normal • This is normal. The washer alternates between agitate and
wash or rinse cycle soak during these cycles to get your clothes cleaner with
lesswear.
Washer pauses during This isnormal • Thewasher may pause during the spincycleto remove
spin cycle soapy water more efficiently.
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OPERATION Possible Causes What To Do
Washer won_ operate Washer is unplugged • Hake sure cord isplugged securelyinto a working outlet.
Water supply isturned off • Turn both hot and cold faucets fully on.
Controls are not set properly • Checkcontrols.
Lid isopen--safety feature • Closelid and reset cycle,to the beginning ifnecessary.
prevents agitation and
spinning when lid is up
Circuit breaker/fuse is • Checkhousecircuit breakers/fuses.Replacefuses or
tripped/blown reset breaker. Washer should have separate outlet.
Timer knob not pulled • Pulltimer knob.
Lid magnet missing • Callfor service.
Movement inside machine Shifting mechanism is • When the machine ismanually turned off, the shifter will
when shut off disengaging the motor disengage the motor before completely shutting down.
If lid israisedbefore the motor isdisengaged,the processwill
stop and will resume when lid isclosed.
PERFORMANCE Possible Causes What To Do
Clothes too wet Incorrect spin cycle • Hake surethe spincycle selectedmatches the load you are
selected washing.Somefabricswillfeelwetter whenrinsedwith coldwater.
Colored spots Incorrect use of fabric • Checkfabric softener package for instructions and follow
softener directions for usingdispenser.
• Hake sureyou hoveselected the FabricSoftener option.
• Pretreat stain and rewash.
Dye transfer • Sortwhites or lightly colored items from dark colors.
Grayed oryellowed Not enough detergent • Use more detergent (especially with larger loads).
clothes Be sure to follow detergent manufacturer's directions.
Hard water • Use o water conditioner like Calgon brand or install
a water softener.
Water is not hot enough • Hake sure water heater is delivering water at
120%-140% (48°C-60°C).
Washer is overloaded • Select load size to match clothes load.
Detergent is not • Add detergent before you load items.
dissolving
Dye transfer •Sort clothes by color. Iffabric 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 before you load items.
• Trya liquid detergent.
• Usewarmer water temperature.
Overloading • Load clothes loosely in the washer basket. Adjust load size
based on items sizeand materials.
• Hake sure load sizeselected matches clothes load size.
Incorrect use offabric
softener • Checkfabric softener package for instructions
and follow directions for using dispenser.
• Hake sureyou haveselected the FabricSoftener option.

Before you coil for service...
_Troubleshooting Tips
PERFORMANCE (contJ Possible Causes What To Do
Pilling Result of normal wear on • Whilethis isnot caused bythe washer,you can slow the
poly-cotton blends and pilling processbywashing garments insideout.
fuzzy fabrics
Snags, holes, tears, rips
or excessivewear Pins, snaps, hooks,sharp
buttons, belt buckles,
zippers end sharp objects
left in pockets
• Fastensnaps,hooks,buttons and zippers.
• Removelooseitems like pins,objects in pockets and
sharp buttons.
• Turn knits(which snag easily)insideout.
Undiluted chlorinebleach •Checkbleach package instructions for proper amount.
• Never add undiluted bleachto wash or allow clothesto
come in contact with undiluted bleach.
Chemicals like heir bleach or • Rinseitemsthat may have chemicals on them before
dye, permanent wove solution washing.
Wrinkling Improper sorting •Avoid mixing heavy items (likework clothes)with light items
(likeblouses).
• Trya fabric softener.
Overloading or incorrect • Load your washer soclothes haveenough room to move
water level freely with water covering all ofthe clothes.
Incorrect wash end • Hutch Cycleselectionto the type offabric you are washing
drycycles (especiallyfor easy care loads).
Repeated washing in • Wash inwarm or cold water.
water that istoo hot
SOUNDS Possible Causes What To Do
"Metallic clicking" Shifter mechanism is •Thedrive systemwill engage at the start of agitate and
engaging or disengaging disengage when agitate iscomplete. Thisoccurs multiple
times during the wash.
"Click" when water Relay switch • Therelay makesa clicksound when activated. Thewater
stops filling levelactivates the relayand stops filling.
"Clicking" behind Control Automatic Temperature • Thisvalve mixes in cold and hot water. The"clicking" isthe
Panel during fill Control Valve valve turning on and off.
Water volume changes Automatic Temperature • Thisvalve mixes in cold and hot water. Thesound changes
during fill Control Valve when the valvesare turned on and off.
Motor "whining up" or Motor ramping up/down • Themotor will speed up incrementally during the spincycle.
"coasting down" in spin during spin cycle When spin iscomplete,it will coast until itstops.
"Humming" Water drain pump • Thedrain pump will make a humming soundwhen pumping
out water after agitation stops and continue until spin is
complete.
"Gurgling" Water drain pump • When the pump starts drawing in air,It starts to gurgle.
Thewasher should then begin spinning and the sound will
continue until it isdone spinning.
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GEWasher Warranty.
All warranty service provided by our Factory Service Centers,
or an authorized Customer Care®technician. Toschedule service,
on-line, visit us at GEAppliances.com, or call 800.GE.CARES
(800./452.2757). Please have serial number and model number
available when calling for service.
Stapleyour receipt here.
Proof of the original purchase
date isneeded to obtain service
under the warranty.
For The Period Of: We Will Replace:
One Year
From the date of the
original purchase
Any factory specified part of the washer which fails due to a defect in materials or workmanship.
During this limited one-year warranty, we will alsoprovide, free of charge, all labor and related
serviceto replacethe defective part.
What Is Not Covered:
• Service trips to your home to teach you how to use
the product.
• Improper installation, delivery or maintenance.
• Failure of the product if it is abused, misused, or
used for other than the intended purpose or used
commercially.
• Replacement of housefuses or resetting of circuit
breakers.
• Products which are not defective or broken, or which are
working as described in the OwneKs Manual.
• Damage to the product caused by accident,fire, floods
or actsof God.
• Incidental or consequential damage caused by possible
defects with this appliance.
• Defects or damage due to operation in freezing
temperatures.
• Damage caused after delivery.
• Product not accessible to provide required service.
EXCLUSION OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES--Your sole and exclusive remedy is product repair as provided in this Limffed
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 forproducts purchasedfor home usewithin the
USA.If the product is locatedin an area where serviceby a GEAuthorized Servicerisnot available,you may be responsiblefor a
trip charge oryou may be requiredto bring the product to an Authorized GEServicelocation.InAlaska,the warranty excludesthe
costof shipping or servicecalls toyour home.
Ifyou need to order replacement ports, we recommend thot you only use GE factory specified ports.These ports ore designed to
work with your appliance and are manufactured and tested to meet GEspecifications.
Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages. This warranty gives you specific legal
rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state. Toknow what your legal rights are, consult your local or
state consumer affairs office oryour state's Attorney General.
Warrantor: General Electric Company. Louisville, KY 40225
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at 800.626.2002during normal businesshours.
If you need to order replacement parts,we recommend that you only useGEfactory specified parts.These parts
are designed to work with your appliance and are manufactured and tested to meet GEspecifications.
Instructions contained in this manual cover procedures to be performed by any user. Other servicing
generally should be referred to qualified service personnel. Caution must be exercised, since improper
servicing may cause unsafe operation.
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Instrucciones
de seguridad .................. 2,3
Instrucciones de operaci6n
Ajustes de control ............... 4, 5
C6mo cargar y usar
la lavadora ......................... 7
Cuidado y limpieza
de la lavadora ..................... 7
Funciones .......................... 6
Panel de control .................... 4
Consejospara la soluci6n
deproblemas ................ S-lO
Soporte al consumidor
Garantia........................... ii
Soporte al consumidor ............ 12
Escriba el n6mero de modelo
y de serie aquk
No. de modelo
No. de serie
Puede encontrarlos
bajo la puerta
de la lavadora.
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INFORMACION DESEGURIDADIMPORTANTE.
LEATODASLASINSTRUCCIONESANTESDE USAR.
minimizar el riesgo de incendio o explosi6n, descarga eldctrica, o para
evitar dahos a la propiedad, lesiones personales, o muerte.
SEGURIDAD DEL CALENTADORDEAGUA
En determinadas condiciones, en un calentador de agua que no se haya utilizado durante un minima
de dos semanas sepuede producir gas hidr6geno. El gas hidr6geno puede resultar explosivo en
determinadas circunstancias.
Siel agua caliente no se ha utilizado par dossemanas o m6s,prevenga laposibilidadde sufrir da_os o lesiones
abriendo todos losgrifos de agua caliente ydej6ndola correrdurante varios minutos. Realiceeste procesoantes
de utilizar cualquier electrodom6stico que seconecte al sistema de agua caliente. Estesencilloprocedimiento le
permitir6 liberar todo el gashidr6geno acumulado. Debidoa que el gasesinflamable,no fume ni utilice ninguna
llama o electrodom6stico durante el proceso.
%INSTALACION CORRECTA
Lo lavadora se debe instalar y colocar correctamente de acuerdo con los instrucciones de instalacidn,
antes de utilizarla. Si no recibi6 la hoja con instrucciones de instalaci6n, puede obtener una
visitando GEApplineces.com o Ilamando a1800.GE.CARES (800.432.2737).
• Instaleo almacene la lavadoraen un lugardonde
no est6expuestaatemperaturas bajo ceronia las
inclemenciasclimaticas,ya que estopuede provocar
dahosirreversibleseinvalidarla garantfa.
Conectecorrectamentea tierra la lavadorade
conformidadcon todos losc6digosyordenanzas
regulatorias.Sigala informaci6nde Instrucciones
de instalaci6n.
Piezasy accesorios
Solic[teloson-line hay mismo a GEAppliances.com,
las 24 horas del d[a o par tel6fono al 800.626.2002
en horario normal de trabajo.
NOmerode Pieza Accesorio
WH41XI0207 Manguera de goma de suministro
de agua de 4 pies
• Estalavadora no incluye mangueras de suministro
de agua. WXI4XIO005 IVlangueratrenzada de suministro
de agua de 4 pies
GE recomienda enf6ticamente el uso de piezas
especificadas de f6brica. A continuaci6n se
encuentra una lista de mangueras de f6brica
disponibles para la compra. Estasmangueras
est6n fabricadas yprobadas para cumplir con las
especificaciones de GE.
GErecomienda enf6ticamente el uso de
mangueras nuevas de suministro de agua. Las
mangueras se desgastan con eltiempo ydeben
reemplazarsecada 5 aBospara reducir el riesgo de
fallas en lasmangueras ydaBosprovocados por el
agua.
ZONADELAVADERO
• Mantenga lazona par debajo yalrededor
de sus electrodom6sticos libresde materiales
combustibles coma pelusa, papel,trapos,
productos qu[micos,etc.
• Esnecesario vigilar con atenci6n a losniBos
siutilizan lalavadora o seencuentran en las
proximidades. No deje que losniBosjueguen sobre
6ste u otro electrodom6stico, con 61o en suinterior.
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AL UTILIZARLA LAVADORA
Utiliceeste
electrodom_stico•
s61oparael uso
que sedescribe
en estemanual
del propietario, •
Nunca introduzca las manos en la lavadora
mientras 6sta seencuentre en movimiento.
Esperea que la m6quina se haya detenido por
completo antes de abrir la tapa.
No mezcleblanqueadores clorados con amoniaco
o 6cidos como vinagre o desoxidantes.La mezcla
de distintos productos quimicos puede producir
gasest6xicos que pueden causar la muerte.
No lave ni seque prendas que se hayan limpiado,
lavado, empapado o manchado con sustancias
inflamables o explosivas (como cera, aceite,
pintura, gasolina, desengrasantes, disolventes
de limpieza en seco, queroseno, etc.) que puedan
prenderse o explosionar. No aflada ninguna de
estas sustancias al agua de lavado. No utilice
ni coloque ninguna de estas sustancias en torno
a la lavadora o la secadora durante el
funcionamiento.
Elproceso de lavado puede reducir eltiempo
previoa la inflamaci6n de lostejidos. Paraevitar
este efecto,siga con atenci6n lasinstruccionesde
lavadoy cuidado del fabricante de la prenda.
Para minimizar la posibilidad de descarga el6ctrica,
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 realizar cualquier tarea de
mantenimiento o limpieza.
NOTA: El Ilevar la perilla seledora de ciclo a la
posician OFF u opfimir PAUSE NO desconecta
el electrodomdstico de la alimentaci6n.
Nointente en ningOncaso utilizar la lavadora
si est6 daflada, funciona incorrectamente, est6
parcialmente desmontada, lefaltan piezaso
algunas est6n rotas, incluidos elcable o el enchufe.
CUANDONOESTEENUSO
• CierrelasIlavesde paso para reducir la presi6n
de lastuberias y lasv61vulas,yminimizar lasfugas
en caso de que seproduzca una rotura o grieta.
Compruebe el estado de las mangueras de Ilenado;
GErecomienda el cambio de las mangueras cada
s a_os.
Antes de deshacersede una lavadora o de
desecharla,quite la puerta de la lavadora para
evitar que losni_os seescondan en su interior.
• Nointente reparar ni sustituir ninguna piezade
este electrodom6stico,a menos que serecomiende
de manera explicita en el manual del propietario
o en instrucciones publicadas de usoy reparaci6n
que seancomprensiblesy que pueda realizarusted.
• Nomanipule loscontroles.
LEAYSIGAESTAINFORMAClON
DESEGURIDADCUIDADOSAMENTE.
CONSERVEESTASINSTRUCCIONES

Panel de control-para modelos que empieza con una perilla.
Paso 1
7
• Agregueel detergente
• Agregue el suavizante
diluido (en modelos con
dosificador para
suavizante)
o2 Paso 3
@
• Seleccione el tama_o de carga y
• Agregue las prendas otras opciones de lavado
• Seleccione el ciclo de lavado
Paso 4
•Cierre la puerta
• Tire la perilla
LOAD SIZE TEMPERATURE SETTINGS
Controles
TamaF_ode carga
Agregue las prendas sinapretar en el tambor de la lavadora. Sobrecargar eltambor puede producir un
impacto negativo en el desempefio de lavado.Ajuste eltamafio de la carga seg6ncorresponda.
Temperatura
Seleccionela temperatura del agua para los ciclosde lavado y enjuague.Cuando realice el lavado,observe
siempre lasinstrucciones o r6tulos de cuidados delfabricante del tejido.
Opciones fen algunos modetos)
Suavizante de telas
Configure esta opci6n cuando agregue suavizante a la lavadora.
Opci6n de enjuague limpio
Cuando se utiliza detergente o blanqueador extra para limpiar prendas muy sucias, quiz6s deba usarse
la opci6n de segundo enjuague. Brinda un enjuague en frio mejorado.
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Ciclo de lavado--perilla selectora del ciclo
Latabla siguiente Ioayudar6 a combinar la configuraci6n de cicIode lavado con sus prendas. Latabla est6 clasificada
de mayor a menor intensidad de lavado.
Su lavadora no puede tener todos estos cicIos.(LoscicIosvarian segOn el modelo.)
WHITES (ROPABLANCA) Paraprendas,ropade cama,detrabajoy dejuegode algod6nmuy omedianamentesucias.
(LAVADOCOM ON/CENTRIFUGADO RAPIDO)
DARK COLORS ICOLORES OSCUROS) Para prendasde algod6nque se pueden destefliry combinacionesy prendas
marcadas para lavadoen agua friapor elfabricantede latela.ILAVADO COMUN/CENTRIFUGADO RAPIDOI
CASUALS (PRENDAS SPORT) Paraprendassinarrugasy con planchado permanente y ropade punto.
IPULSED CENTRIFUGADO RAPIDOI
RINSESPIN(CENTRIFUGARENJUAGAR)Paraenjuagarr6pidamenteblanqueador,transpiraci6n,manchas,etc.delas
prendas.(CENTRIFUGADORAPIDO)
CLEANRINSE(ENJUAGUELIMPIO) Brinda un enju,ogue autom6tico mejorado para remover por completo detergente o
blanqueador de sus prendas. (CENTRIFUGADORAPIDO)
FABRICSOFTENER (SUAVIZANTE DE TELAS) Activa el ciclo del dosificador de SUAVIZANTE DETELAS.
(CENTRIFUGADO RAPIDOI
Embudo para el blanqueador liquido
ElIlenadode agua diluyeel blanqueador liquido con cloro a medida que seva Ilenando para
el ciclo de lavado.
Lealasetiquetas de cuidadode lasprendas para determinar si hayinstruccionesespeciales.
Midala cantidad de blanqueador liquido con todo cuidado siguiendo las instruccionesde
[_] la botella.
•No vierta nunca blanqueador Iiquido conclorosin diluir directamente sobre la ropa ni
en el cestode lavado.
• No vierta blanqueador en polvo en el embudo del blanqueador.
r-_ Antes de encender la lavadora,vierta la cantidad medida de blanqueador directamente
en el embudo. Evitesalpicar o Ilenarel dosificador en exceso.Siprefiere usar blanqueador
en polvo,agr6guelo en el cesto de lavado con su detergente.
• Nomezcleblanqueadorconcloroconamoniacoodcidoscomovinagmy/o removedorde
6xido.Lamezcladequimicosdistintospuedeproducirungast6xicoque causela muerte.
PreguntasFrecuentes
P:LCu61es la diferencia entre las configuraciones Heavy (fuerte) y Light (suave)?
R:ParaCottons (algodones),el tiempo de agitaci6n de lavado aumenta en 10 minutos ypara EasyCare(cuidado
sencillo)en 6 1/2minutos. (Lostiempos sonaproximados).
P:LCu61es la diferencia entre Regular(com0n)y Gentle(suave)?
R:Com0n significa que la lavadora realizar6 la agitaci6n con intensidad normal durante elciclo de lavado. Elciclo
suave brinda un lavado m6s suave y velocidadesmenores.
P:LQu6ciclo esel mejor para prendas muy sucias?
R:Elciclo Algodonesposee la mayor intensidad de lavado. Esteciclo ofrece la mejor limpieza total. Elciclo Cuidado
Sencillodebe usarse para prendas libresde arrugas y planchado permanente.
P:LC6mo puedo reducir la producci6n de pelusa?
R:Separelascargas de lavado por el tipo de tela y por sijuntan pelusa (velvet6n,corderoy) o producen pelusa(telade
toalla, felpilla).Lave cargas pequefias durante periodos de tiempo menos prolongados.
P:LCu6nto detergente debo usar?
R:Para un mejor desempefio, siempre sigalas instruccionesde usodel fabricante del detergente. Muchosdetergentes
sonconcentrados, asi quedebe consultarse la etiqueta del producto y respetarselas lineasmarcadas de lastazas de
medici6n del detergente. Unacantidad excesivade detergente puede tener un impacto negativo en eldesempe_o de
lavado.

Funciones
@de la lavadora.
La tapa del agitador o dosificador del suavizante (dependiendo de/modelo)
La tapa del agitador entra en la partesuperiordelagitador.Sisesaleaccidentalmente,
simplementevuelvaa colocarla en sulugar.
Dosificador de suavizante de telas (dependiendo del modelo)
Eldosificador de suavizante de telas libera
autom@icamente el suavizante I[quido para
telas. Configurar la perilla garantiza la
dosificaci6n en el momento adecuado.
[] Agregue agua al dosificador hasta que
Ileguea la I[neade Ilenadom6ximo.
No detenga la lavadora olevantela tapa
durante el primer centrifugado. Esto hard
que el dosificador se vacie muy pronto.
Para usarlo, siga estos pasos:
F_lAsegOrese de que el dosificador est6
bien adherido al agitador.
r_] Utilices61osuavizante de telas I[quido
diluido.Vi6rtaloen el dosificador,
utilizando la cantidad recomendada en el
paquete.
Nunca vierta suavizante de telas
directamente sobre la ropa. Estas podrian
mancharse..
No vierta nada en el agitador si se
retira la tapa del agitador o el
dosificador.
r_lSeleccione la perilla de configuraci6n de
SUAVIZANTEDETELASpara activar el
ciclo.
Nora: Elsuavizante de telas no sedosificar6
si la perilla seencuentra en la posici6n "OFF"
(apagado).
Separe para la limpieza
Limpieza del dosificador de suavizante (enalgunos modelos)
_1 Retireel dosificador de la parte superior del agitador.
[] Separe lataza dosificadora de la cubierta tomando la parte superiory empujando con sus
dedos hacia abajo,en elinterior de lataza. Lataza dosificadora se liberar6 de la cubierta.
r_ Paralimpiar el dosificador,remoje lataza y la cubierta dosificadora en la siguientesoluci6n:
• 1 gal6n (3,8litros)de agua caliente
•1/4 taza (60ml)de detergente Ifquidoreforzado
•1taza (240ml)de blanqueador
_] Siesnecesario,reduzca la acumulaci6n con un paBosuave y limpio despu6s del remojo.
Noutiliceun cepilloduro; podr[a daBar la superficie del dosificador.
r-_ Enjuaguey vuelva a montar el dosificador. Vuelvaa colocarlo sobre el agitador.
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C6mo cargar y usar la lavadora.
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Separaci6nde cargas
Separe por color (blancos, claros, colores), nivel de
suciedad, tipo de tela (algodones rOsticos, limpieza
f6cil, delicados) ysi la tela produce pelusa (tela de
toalla, felpilla)o junta pelusa(terciopelo,pana).
Usacorrectodeldetergente
Agregue el detergente antes de colocar lasprendas
para que el detergente pueda funcionar en forma
efectiva. Usar muy poca o mucha cantidad de
detergente esuna causa com0n de problemas de
lavado.
Paratratar manchas, aplique pretratamiento alas
prendasseg0n se recomienda en la etiqueta del
producto. Laaplicaci6n debe realizarseen eltambor
para evitar una pulverizaci6nexcesiva que podria
provocar que loscolores de la tapa o de los gr6ficos
pierdan su intensidad.
Youcan uselessdetergent if you have soft water,
a smaller load or a lightly soiled load.
Cuando utilice detergentes de alta eficiencia o
concentrados, consulte la etiqueta del producto para
determinar la cantidad requerida para un
desempeBo 6ptimo. Unacantidad excesiva de
detergente puede tener un impacto negativo en el
desempeBo de lavado.
Cargadelalavadoro
Agregue lasprendas secassinapretar en el tambor
de la lavadora. Cuando cargue prendas h0medas,
aseg0rese de establecer
el nivelde agua/carga Iosuficientemente alto para
que lasprendas se muevan con libertad. Elnivelde
agua apenas debe cubrir la ropa. Paraagregar
prendasdespu6s de que la lavadora haya arrancado,
levante la puerta y sumerja lasprendas adicionales
junto al agitador.
•No envuelvaprendaslargas coma sdbanas
o pantalones alrededor del agitador.
• No lavetelas que contengan materialesinflamables
Icomocera, liquidoslimpiadores,etc.).
• La agitaci6n no comenzardsi la puerta estd
levantada.
Cuidado ylimpieza de la lavadora.
Cestade luvado: Dejela tapa abierta despu6sde
lavar para que seevapore la humedad. Sidesea
limpiar el cesta, useun paBo suavey limpio
empapado en detergente liquido;luego enju6guelo.
(Nouselimpiadores duros.)
Mangueras de Ilenado: GErecomienda el cambio
de las mangueras cada 5atlas.
Exterior'.Sequelosderrames de inmediato. S6quelos
con un paBohOmedo.Evitegolpear la superficie con
objetos cortantes.
Traslado yalmacenamiento: Pidaleal t6cnico
de servicioque elimine el agua de la bombay las
mangueras. Consultelas instruccionesde instalaci6n
que se incluyen con el producto para recibir
informaci6n sabre c6mo reinstalar lavarilla de
embarque para mantener el cesta metSlico
estacionario cuando secambie la lavadora de lugar.
Para mayor informaci6n, visite GEApplinaces.com o
Ilame
a1800.GE.CARES(800.432.2737).No guarde la
lavadora donde pudiera quedar expuesta alas
condiciones clim6ticas.
Vacaciones pralongadas: Aseg0resede cerrar la
provisi6n de agua en losgrifos. Drenetoda el agua
de las mangueras sila temperatura Ilegar6a valores
inferiores a cero.
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AGUA Causas posibles Qu_ hacer
Demasiada espuma Demasiado detergente • IVlidael detergente con cuidado. Usemenosjab6n sitieneagua
blanda, una carga m6s liviana o ropa poco sucia.
Tipo de detergente • Cambie a una marca de detergente que haga menos espuma
y siga lasinstrucciones en el envase.
Agua blanda • Pruebecon menos detergente.
Fugas de agua Demasiado detergente • Use menos detegente. Use menosjab6n sitiene agua blanda,
en la Iovodoro una carga m6s liviana o ropa poco sucia.
Lo manguera de Ilenodo • AsegOresede que lasconexionesde la manguera est6nfirmes
o Iode desagLieest(_real en losgrifos y que los arandelas de goma est6n instaladas.
conectodo AsegOresede que elextremo de la manguera de desag0e
est6 insertado coma corresponde y bien seguro al desag0e.
EldesogLiede lacasaest(_tapodo • Examinelatuber[ade lacasa.Tendr6que Ilamar alfontanero.
Honguero de desogLiefloja • AsegOresede que la manguera de desag0e est6 bien
colocada en la parte trasera de la lavadoray que los dos
tornillos de retenci6n seencuentren firmemente instalados.
Lo manguero de desogLie • AsegOresede que la manguera de desag0e no haga
rozo Iopored contacto con la pared. Estopuede provocar un desgaste
excesivoen la manguera.
Presi6n de oguo constonte • Ajustelasmangueras a losgrifos y cierre el agua despu6s
o los mongueros de Ilenodo de cada usa.
en la fuente de oguo • Verifique la condici6n de las mangueras de Ilenado;sedeben
reemplazar cada 5 ahos.
La temperatura del agua Temperaturas m_s frias • Sehan formulado nuevos detergentes para colada que
parece incarrecta del agua proparcionan trabajan con temperaturas m6s if[as del agua sin afectar
mayor eficiencia energ_tico el rendimiento del lavado.
La provisibn de ague est(_ • Abra losgrifos de agua caliente y fr[ay asegOresede que
cerrodoo real conectado las mangueras est6n conectadas a losgrifos correctos.
Losfiltros de mall(] de • Cierrela fuente de agua y retirelasmangueras de conexi6nde
la v_lvula de ague est(_n agua de la parte superiortrasera de lalavadora.Useun cepilloo
tapados mondadientes para limpiar losfiltros de malla de la lavadora.
Vuelvaaconectar las mangueras y abra elagua de nuevo.
Elcalentador de agua de • AsegOresede que elcalentador est6 suministrando agua
la caso no est_ configurodo a ]_20°F-]_40°F(88°C-60°C).
correctamente
Agua bombeada antes La puerta est(_levantada o • Reconfigure el ciclo.
de campletarse el ciclo el ciclo se puso en pausa par
mOsde 24 horas
Elagua no drena La manguera de desagLie • Enderece la manguera de desagOe y asegOrese de que
estO doblado a mal conectado la lavadora no est6 apoyada sobre ella.
• La parte superior de la salida del desagOe debe estar
a menos de 8 pies (2,5 m) por encima del piso.
La lavadora hace una puusa Esto es narmol • Esto es normal. Lalavadora alterna entre agitar y remojer
durante el ciclo durante estos ciclos para que sus prendas se limpien mejor
de lavado ade enjuague con menos desgaste.
La lavadora se interrumpe Esto es normal
durante el ciclo de
centrifugado
• La lavadora puede hacer pausas durante el ciclo de
centrifugado para eliminar el aguajabonosa con m6s
eficiencia.
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