GE GTWS8650DWS Installation guide

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GE Mission 1 Top Load Washer
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GE Mission 1 Top Load
Laundry
•Mission One High Efficiency Top Load Washer/Dryer
•Launched industry-first features like integrated SmartDispense
system and Steam option.
•Received Excellence in Design Award from Appliance Design
Magazine and Editors’ Choice Award from Reviewed.com.
•Top rankings from a leading consumer magazine, including one
“Best Buy” and 3 “Recommended” SKU’s.
•It’s also important to note that a leading consumer magazine
rates GE as the number one conventional top load washer in the
industry.

MODELS
GTWS8650DWS/8655DMC
GTWN8450DWS/8455DMC
GHWN8350DWS/8355DMC
GTWN8250DWS/8255DMC
GTWN8150DWS/8155DMC
GTWN7450DWW
Newly Designed GE Top Load Washers

IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTICE
The information in this presentation is intended for use by individuals
possessing adequate backgrounds of electrical, electronic, &
mechanical experience. Any attempt to repair a major appliance may
result in personal injury & 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.
RECONNECTALL 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 & properly fastened.
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2012 Clothes Care Nomenclature
Washer
G
Brand
P=Profile
G=GE
H=Hotpoint
M=Moffat
T
Config
T=Top Load
F=Front Load
TL Derivatives
C=Contract
H=Home Depot
L= Lowes
M=Miscellaneous
W
Product
W=Washer
D=DryPer
U=Unitized
A=Canadian
S
Key
Feature
S=Steam
H=Heater
N=Stainless
Tub
P=PermaTuff
TM Tub
WS
Specific Color
WW=White
BB=Black
CC=Bisque
MV=Metallic Red
MG=Metallic Gold
MS=Metallic Block
WS=Silver backguard
WT=Titanium backguard
D
Year
0
Color
0=White
5=Color
8 6 5
Series
TL eStar
0=non eStar
4= Cold Water Wash, non eStar
5=eStar
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Engineering
Digit

HE Detergent
Use & Care recommends the use of HE detergent only.

Mini Manual
Location
The Mini Manual can be accessed by
pushing down the tub and basket
assembly with one hand.
Then reach into the plastic bag
located on the left inside rear of the
outer wrapper.
Front

Warranty
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Warranty
What GE will not Cover
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There are 3 different
dispenser configurations for
the three different washer
basket sizes.
Distinguishing Characteristics
Dispenser Configuration
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Dispenser Configuration Low End
Jet Softener
•Yes Water valve
•Yes Delay
•Outlet connected to
nozzle through hose
Jet
Softener
Bleach funnel
•No water valve
•No Delay
•Drops into tub cover
pocket when filled
Bleach funnel
4.5 cu ft.

Dispenser Configuration Mid Grade
Siphon Bleach
Large
•Yes Water valve
•Yes Delay
•Dispense in tub
cover
Siphon Bleach
Drop-in Detergent
•Yes Water valve
•No Delay
•Drops into tub
cover and then cup
is washed
Drop- in
Detergent
Jet Softener
Overflow
collector left
4.8 cu ft.

Drop-in Detergent Siphon Bleach Small
Bulk Dispense
Dispenser Configuration High End
Detergent Bulk Dispenser Asm
Detergent Bottle
Cap
Level Sensor
Softener Bulk Dispenser Asm
Softener Bottle
Cap
Level Sensor
5.0
cu ft.

Backsplash Assembly
1. Open lid and remove the
two hinge covers by pushing
in on the side locking tab.
3. Push backsplash back while rotating
top of backsplash away from you to
disengage the rear cover from the two
retention clips.
2. Close Lid and remove the
two screws that secure the
backsplash to the washer.
Removal and Accessing Boards
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Removal and Accessing Boards
Backsplash Assembly
4. Rotate backsplash towards you
and lay on face.
5. Remove six screws from back
cover and disconnect harness
connectors as required.
NOTE: Be careful of the harness routing when separating and reinstalling.
RJ45
Connector
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Lid Assembly
The Lid comes as a Complete Assembly
To remove the lid assembly you must first remove the backsplash assembly.
(See Backsplash Removal)
Removal
Disconnect the
wire connector
and the pressure
hose from the
sensor.
Unclip the
pressure sensor
from the
backsplash
bottom.
Squeeze
and push
through

To remove the Backsplash bottom,
remove the 2- ¼ inch Hex screws, 1 on
each side under the trim cap.
BACKSPLASH BOTTOM
Then slide the Backsplash Bottom toward
the rear of the washer and out .
Lid Assembly
Removal Trim
Cap

Lid Assembly
Once the backsplash
bottom is removed,
open the lid and slide to
the left.
Removal
BACKSPLASH BOTTOM
The right side
hinge shaft will
disengage from
the hinge.
Lift the right side of the lid to clear the hinge and
slide lid to the right to disengage from the left
hinge.

Lid Assembly
Re-Installing the Lid
When re-installing the Lid onto the Top Cover, Make sure to center it
between the hinges. Then re-install the backsplash bottom before
attempting to close the Lid. Doing this will prevent damage to the
enamel on the top cover.
Centered

Hinges
Remove backsplash assembly including backsplash bottom and lid assembly.
Removal
Remove the 4 screws and pull the
hinge out from the bottom of the tub
cover
Wire tie
Location
Raise the top cover. Cut the wire
tie that supports the hose onto
the back tab of the hinge.
NOTE: Bulk dispense models will
have wire ties on both hinges.