GE Profile ENERGY STAR WPDH8800J How to use

GE Appliances
General Electric Company
Louisville, Kentucky 40225
31-9168
Profile
Front Load
Washer
WPDH8800J
Technical Service Guide
August 2008
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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 Consumer & Industrial
Technical Service Guide
Copyright © 2008
All rights reserved. This service guide may not be reproduced in whole or in part
in any form without written permission from the General Electric Company.

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Table of Contents
Basic Wash Cycle.............................................................................................................................................................16
Belt...........................................................................................................................................................................................39
Circuit Board Connections............................................................................................................................................20
Component Locator Views...........................................................................................................................................18
Control Board......................................................................................................................................................................24
Control Features................................................................................................................................................................ 6
Control Panel .....................................................................................................................................................................23
Dampers...............................................................................................................................................................................46
Dispenser Assembly........................................................................................................................................................28
Dispenser Motor................................................................................................................................................................30
Door .......................................................................................................................................................................................42
Door Hinge...........................................................................................................................................................................44
Door Lock..............................................................................................................................................................................26
Door Strike............................................................................................................................................................................27
Error Codes..........................................................................................................................................................................56
Front Panel...........................................................................................................................................................................27
Heater Assembly...............................................................................................................................................................36
Introduction......................................................................................................................................................................... 5
Inverter..................................................................................................................................................................................38
Line Filter...............................................................................................................................................................................25
Motor Assembly................................................................................................................................................................40
Nomenclature.................................................................................................................................................................... 4
Operation Overview.........................................................................................................................................................16
Outer Tub Assembly and Suspension ....................................................................................................................50
Power Board Assembly..................................................................................................................................................31
Pump......................................................................................................................................................................................34
Schematic.............................................................................................................................................................................59
Service Panel.......................................................................................................................................................................22
Service Test Mode.............................................................................................................................................................52
Top Panel..............................................................................................................................................................................22
Tub Gasket (Boot)..............................................................................................................................................................45
Using the Washer.............................................................................................................................................................12
VFD (Vacuum Fluorescent Display) .........................................................................................................................25
Warranty .............................................................................................................................................................................60
Wash Basket.......................................................................................................................................................................47
Wash Basket Pulley.........................................................................................................................................................40
Washer Components......................................................................................................................................................22
Water Level Control.........................................................................................................................................................32
Water Valve.........................................................................................................................................................................33

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Model Number
Nomenclature
The nomenclature tag is located in
two places: behind the door, and near
the bottom front corner on the right
side of the cabinet.
Note: The technical sheet is located
behind the service panel on the right
side.
Nomenclature
Capacity/Configuration
D = SmartDispense Ready
W P D H 8 8 0 0 J 0 W W
Feature Package
P = Profile
Platform
H = Horizontal
Engineering Revision
Color
WW = White
MV = Vermillion Red
MG = Champagne
Model Year
F - 2005
G - 2006
H - 2007
J - 2008
K - 2009
Voltage
0 = US Voltage
Control
Features
The letter designating
the year repeats every
12 years.
Example:
T - 1974
T - 1986
T - 1998
Serial Number
The first two characters of the serial number
identify the month and year of manufacture.
Example: AR123456S = January, 2008
A- JAN 2008 - R
D - FEB 2007 - M
F - MAR 2006 - L
G - APR 2005 - H
H - MAY 2004 - G
L - JUN 2003 - F
M - JUL 2002 - D
R - AUG 2001 - A
S - SEP 2000 - Z
T - OCT 1999 - V
V - NOV 1998 - T
Z - DEC 1997 - S
Brand
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Introduction
The new Profile Front Load Washer has the following features:
Energy Star Qualification assures less energy waste and lower utility bills.•
10 wash cycles include a variety of fabric-specific settings, from Extra-Heavy Cottons to Easy-Care• Colors.
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 water on the inner door glass to reduce detergent and mineral buildup.•
End-Of-Cycle Signal alerts user when the cycle is finished, saving time between loads. Signal volume can• be adjusted.
Overflow protection activates the drain pump whenever water reaches overflow level.•
A built-in Service test mode can operate specific washer components and record any associated error• codes. This diagnostic feature can be accessed on the control panel's VFD ( Vacuum Fluorescent Display).
Two-piece plastic outer tub is formed from tough, lightweight polypropylene.•
The wash tub is constructed of durable stainless steel.•
Two suspension springs and four dampers provide maximum off-balance load protection with minimal• vibration transfer to the floor.
Intricate door lock keeps the door locked during operation.•
Blackout protection resumes the wash cycle• when power is restored after a power loss. This
protection eliminates restarting the 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 Profile dryer can be installed on top of• the washer. An optional stacking kit is available
under the accessory number GEFLSTACK or part
number WE25X10018.
Profile SmartDispense• TM pedestal available
at additional cost. White (model number
SPBD880WW), Vermillion Red (model number
SPBD880MV), and Champagne (model number
SPBD880MG).
A 15" pedestal drawer is available. White (model• number SPSD157JWW), Vermillion Red (model
number SPSD157MV), and Champagne (model
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Control Features
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About the washer control panel.
You can locate your model number on a label on the side of the washer.
Power
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.
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WARNING! To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons, read the IMPORTANT
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS before operating this appliance.
Quick Start
If the screen is dark, press the POWER button to “wake up”
the display.
Press the POWER button.
Select a wash cycle. (Defaults
are set for each wash cycle.
These default settings can be
changed. See Control settings
for more information.)
If you selected a wash cycle
other than SPECIALTY CYCLE,
press the START/PAUSE button.
If you selected SPECIALTY CYCLE, choose between Garments,
Bed and Bath, Other Specialty and Basket Clean for your
specific needs before pressing START/PAUSE. See Specialty
Cycles for more information.
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Control settings. ge.com
Wash 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 GentleClean™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.
HEAVY DUTY
COLORS/NORMAL For heavy to lightly soiled colorfast cottons, household linens, work and play
clothes.
WRINKLE FREE For Easy Care and permanent press items.
(PERMA PRESS)
ACTIVE WEAR For active sports, exercise and some casual wear clothes. Fabrics include modern
technology finishes and fibers such as spandex, stretch and micro-fibers.
HANDWASH For items labeled hand-washable with light soils. Provides gentle rocking to mimic
the handwashing action.
DELICATES For lingerie and special-care fabrics with light to normal soil. Provides gentle
tumbling and soak during wash and rinse.
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
cycle, you must use a detergent suitable for washing wool.
SPEED WASH For lightly soiled items that are needed in a hurry. Cycle time is approximately
30 minutes, depending on selected options.
RINSE & SPIN To quickly rinse out any items at any time.
DRAIN & SPIN Drain and spin at any time.
SPECIALTY CYCLES For unique garments that may need special treatment.
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GARMENTS
Coats
Dress Shirts
Hosiery/Bras
Jeans
Khakis
Sweaters
BED and BATH
Blankets (cotton)
Comforters
Sheets
Towels
SPECIALIZED CYCLES
Athletic Shoes
Energy Savings
Fabric Refresh
Fleece
Fragile Cottons
Performance Fabrics
Pet Bedding
Play Clothes
Single Item Wash
Sleeping Bag
Soak
Super Clean
Throw Rugs
BASKET CLEAN
Specialty Cycles
While in the Specialty Cycle, use the ▲and ▼arrow
keys to scroll between the different options. Press
ENTER to select the cycle. Press BACK to go to the
previous menu.
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Settings
Use the SETTINGS button to adjust
the following features:
Dryer Link:
Press the SETTINGS button.
When “DRYER LINK” appears in
the display, press ENTER. Using
the / arrow keys, select ON
and press ENTER.
When the washer cycle is
completed, the washer will
communicate with the dryer when
any button on the control panel is
touched or the door is opened.
The washer will display,
“TRANSFERRING CYCLE
INFORMATION TO THE DRYER”
and the dryer will display,
“RECEIVING CYCLE INFORMATION
TO THE DRYER”.
The dryer will only communicate
with the washer if the dryer is not
running a cycle.
If the washer starts a new cycle
before the dryer has a chance
to communicate with it,
the information will be lost.
End-of-Cycle Volume:
Press the SETTINGS button. When
“VOLUME” appears in the display,
press ENTER, then select “End of
Cycle”. Using the / arrow keys,
select High, Medium, Low or Off.
Control Sounds:
Press the SETTINGS button, then
select “Volume”. When “CONTROL
SOUNDS” appears in the display,
press ENTER. Using the / arrow
keys, select High, Medium, Low
or Off.
Display Brightness:
Press the SETTINGS button. When
“DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS” appears
in the display, press ENTER. Using
the / arrow keys, select High,
Medium or Low.
Water Hardness
(Only appears when SMART
DISPENSER Pedestal Accessory
is connected to washer):
This will adjust the amount of
detergent dispensed automatically
for the SMART DISPENSER. See the
Owner’s Manual supplied with the
SMART DISPENSER for instructions
for use.
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Soil Level
Changing the SOIL LEVEL increases or decreases the wash time to remove different amounts of soil.
To change the SOIL LEVEL, press the SOIL LEVEL button until you have reached the desired setting. You can choose
between Extra Light, Light, Normal, Heavy or Extra Heavy soil.
Spin Speed
Changing the SPIN SPEED changes the final spin speed of the cycles. Always follow the garment manufacturer’s care
label when changing the SPIN SPEED.
To change the SPIN SPEED, press the SPIN SPEED button until you have reached the desired setting. You can choose
between No Spin, Low, Medium, High or Extra High Spin. 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.
Wash 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 TEMP button until you have reached the desired setting. You can
choose between Tap Cold, Cold, Warm, Hot or Sanitize. The Sanitized wash temperature is not available on certain cycles,
such as Delicates.
When selecting the Sanitize wash temperature, 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 the
Whites/Heavy Duty wash cycle. 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
Press to 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 is not restarted within 15 minutes, the current wash cycle will be cancelled.
NOTE: In some cycles the washer will drain first, then unlock the door when it is paused.
NOTE: The washer performs automatic system checks after pressing the START button. 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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Prewash
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 high-efficiency
detergent, or the proper wash additive
to the prewash dispenser.
The prewash feature will fill the washer
(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. You can modify this
selection at any time.
Extra Rinse
Use an extra rinse when additional
rinsing is desired to remove excess dirt
and detergent from soiled loads.
NOTE: In some special cycles, the extra
rinse is selected automatically as the
default. You can modify this selection at
any time. Some cycles have additional
rinses done automatically.
Delay Start
You can delay the start of a wash cycle
for up to 24 hours. Press the DELAY
START button to choose the number
of hours you want to delay the start
of the cycle. Use the ▲and ▼ (up and
down) arrows to find the desired delay
time; then press ENTER to select the
delay time. Finally, press the START
button after the desired cycle is
selected. The machine will count
down and start automatically
at the correct time.
NOTE: If you forget to fully close
the door, a reminder signal will beep
reminding you to do so.
NOTE: If you open the door when the
delay is counting down, the machine
will enter the pause state. You must
close the door and press START again
in order to restart the countdown.
Lock
You can lock the controls to prevent
any selections from being made. Or
you can lock or unlock the controls
after you have started a cycle.
Children cannot accidentally start
the washer by touching pads with
this option selected.
To lock the washer, press and hold
the LOCK button for 3 seconds.
To unlock the washer controls,
press and hold the LOCK button for
3 seconds. A sound is made to indicate
the lock/unlock status.
The control lock icon on the display will
light up when it is on.
NOTE: The POWER button can still be
used when the machine is locked.
MY CYCLE
To save a favorite cycle, set the desired
settings for wash cycle, soil level, spin
speed and wash temp settings and
hold down the MY CYCLE button for
3 seconds. A beep will sound to indicate
the cycle has been saved.
To use your 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.
NOTE: When using MY CYCLE,
wash options cannot be modified
after the cycle has been started.
NOTE: If you change wash options
with MY CYCLE before starting the cycle,
the MY CYCLE light will turn off and you
will be returned to the base cycle.
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Stain Inspector
The STAIN INSPECTOR feature allows you
to indicate what stains are on the garments in your
load. This feature can be used with any wash cycle.
To use STAIN INSPECTOR:
1. Select the wash cycle.
2. Press the STAIN INSPECTOR button (the button will
light up when it is on).
3. Check the wash instructions on your garment.
4. Press the ENTER button to continue.
5. Use the ▲and ▼arrows to find the desired stain
category.
6. Press the ENTER button to select the stain
category.
7. Use the ▲and ▼ arrows to select the desired
stain.
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You have the following stains available to choose from:
8. Press the ENTER button to select the stain.
9. Your selected stain will appear on the display.
10. Press the START button to start the cycle.
NOTE: To turn off STAIN INSPECTOR or to select a
different stain, press the STAIN INSPECTOR button
again.
NOTE: Prewash is selected automatically
as the default for some stains. When selected
automatically, the PREWASH button will light.
For optimum stain removal, it is recommended
to add high-efficiency detergent or proper wash
additive to the prewash dispenser. You can turn
off the prewash option if you do not want to add
the prewash to the cycle.
OUTDOOR
Clay
Grass
Mud/Dirt
Rust Iron
Tree Sap
COSMETICS
Lipstick/Lip Balm
Deodorant
Lotions
Makeup (water-based)
Oil (hair/mineral)
BEVERAGES
Grape Juice
Coffee/Tea
Fruit Juice Other
Milk/Dairy
Wine (red/white)
FOOD/COOKING
Butter/Margarine
Cooking/Vegetable Oil
Chocolate
Tomato Based
Barbecue Sauce
PERSONAL
Blood
Perspiration
Urine/Feces
Mouthwash
Vomit
SCHOOL/OFFICE/HOME
Adhesive Tape
Ballpoint Ink
Glue (white common)
Pencil Mark
Correction Fluid
LAUNDRY
Dingy White Socks
Collar/Cuff Soil
Dye Transfer
Fabric Softener
Yellowing
OIL/GREASE/WAX
Motor Oil/Lube
Ointment/Salve
Candle Wax
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SMART DISPENSE™ (optional accessory)
If you have purchased the PROFILE SMART DISPENSE
System, refer to the Owner’s Manual that comes with
the SMART DISPENSE System.
If you have not purchased the PROFILE SMART
DISPENSE System, you will not have bulk-dispensing
capability. If you select the SMART DISPENSE option,
a message will be displayed advising that your unit
does not have the capability. You should then
put detergent and other selected additive
in the flow-through dispenser drawer
located at the top left of the unit.
To purchase the PROFILE SMART DISPENSE System,
go online to ge.com or contact your local retailer.
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Using the Washer
The Fabric Softener Compartment
If desired, pour the recommended amount
of liquid fabric softener into the compartment
labeled “FABRIC SOFTENER.”
Use only liquid fabric softener in the dispenser.
Dilute with water to the maximum fill line.
Do not exceed the maximum fill line. Overfilling
can cause early dispensing of the fabric
softener, which could stain clothes.
NOTE: Do not pour fabric softener directly
on the wash load.
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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.
You may see water in the bleach and fabric
softener compartments at the end of the cycle.
This is a result of the flushing/siphoning action
and is part of the normal
operation of the washer.
Use only HE High-Efficiency
detergent.
The Liquid Bleach Compartment
If desired, measure out the recommended
amount of liquid bleach, not to exceed
1/3 cup (80 ml) and pour into the center
compartment labeled “LIQUID BLEACH”
marked with this symbol .
It is recommended to use High-Efficiency (HE)
bleach in this front-load washer.
Do not exceed the maximum fill line. Overfilling
can cause early dispensing of the bleach which
could result in damaged clothes.
NOTE: Do not use powdered bleach in the
dispenser.
The Detergent Compartment
■Only use high-efficiency detergent
in this washer. Use the detergent
manufacturer’s recommended amount.
DO NOT fill above the MAX line.
The detergent selection insert must be placed
in the detergent compartment in a specific
position according to the type of detergent
you are using.
■Powder Detergent – Place the insert
in the rear position. The Powder Icons
must line up on center when the insert
is in the powder position.
■Liquid Detergent – Place the insert in
the forward position. The Liquid Icons
must line up on center when the insert
is in the liquid position.
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 powder or liquid detergent.
■Add measured detergent to the front left
detergent compartment of the dispenser
drawer.
■Detergent is flushed from the 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 your washer as it
can lead to oversudsing and detergent
residue being left on the clothes.
Insert in rear position for powder
detergent
Insert in forward position for liquid
detergent
The Prewash Compartment
■Only use the Prewash Compartment if you
are 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 flushed
from the dispenser in the 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 your washer as it can
lead to over sudsing and detergent residue
being left on the clothes.
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Loading and using the washer.
Always follow fabric manufacturer’s care label when laundering. ge.com
Sorting Wash Loads
Loading the Washer
The wash drum may be fully loaded with loosely
added items. Do not wash garments containing
flammable materials (waxes, cleaning fluids, etc.).
To add items after the washer has started, press
START/PAUSE and wait until the door is unlatched.
The washer may take up to 30 seconds to unlock
the door after pressing START/PAUSE, depending
on the machine conditions. Do not try to force open
the door when it is locked. After the door unlocks,
open gently. Add items, close the door and press
START/PAUSE to restart.
Colors
Whites
Lights
Darks
Soil
Heavy
Normal
Light
Fabric
Delicates
Easy Care
Sturdy Cottons
Lint
Lint Producers
Lint Collectors
■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 may cause an out-of-balance load.
■Sort dark-colored clothes from light-colored clothes to prevent dye transfer. This is a high-efficiency
washer, so it uses less water, making dye transfer more common.
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WORKWEAR
4 Jeans
5 Work Wear
Shirts
5 Work Wear
Pants
LINENS
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
MIXED LOAD
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
DELICATES*
7 Bras
7 Panties
3 Slips
2 Camisoles
4 Nightgowns
*Using a nylon
mesh bag for
small items is
recommended.
SPEED WASH
(2–4 GARMENTS)
2 Casual Wear
Work Shirts
1 Pair Casual Wear
Work Pants
OR
3 Soccer Uniforms
Loading Examples*
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Care and Cleaning/General Maintenance
Exterior: Immediately wipe off any spills. Wipe with damp cloth. Do not hit surface with sharp objects.
Interior: Dry around the washer door opening, flexible gasket (including attached hoses) and door glass.
These areas should always be clean to ensure a water-tight seal.
It is recommended to rinse the washer at least once per month with 1 cup of bleach (or other
commercially available product manufactured for this purpose) poured into the prewash section
of the dispenser (no clothes) using the BASKET CLEAN CYCLE (found in the SPECIALTY CYCLES menu).
Moving and Storage: Ask the service technician to remove water from drain pump and hoses.
Do not store the washer where it will be exposed to the weather. When moving the washer,
the tub should be kept stationary by using the shipping bolts removed during installation.
See Installation Instructions in this manual. If these parts are not available, they can be ordered
by visiting our Website at ge.com or by calling 800.GE.CARES.
Long Vacations: Be sure water supply is shut off at faucets. Drain all water from hoses if weather
will be below freezing.
Clean Pump Filter
Due to the nature of the front-load washer, it is sometimes possible for small articles to pass
to the pump. The washer has a filter to capture lost items so they are not dumped to the drain.
To retrieve lost items, clean out the pump filter.
1. Using a coin in the notch on the door, open the access door.
2. Place a shallow pan or dish under the pump access door
and towels on the floor in front of the washer to protect
the floor. It is normal to catch about a cup of water when
the filter is removed.
3. Turn the pump filter counterclockwise and remove the filter.
4. Clean the debris from the filter.
5. Replace the filter and turn clockwise to the marked position.
6. Close the access door.
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Loading and using the washer.
Pump filter
Cleaning the 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
it down with your fingers. Remove any foreign objects if found trapped
inside this gasket. Make sure there is nothing blocking the holes behind
the gasket.
When you are finished cleaning the door gasket, remove your hands and
the gaskets will return to the operating position.
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Dispenser Drawer Area: Detergent and fabric softener may build up
in the dispenser drawer. Residue should be removed once or twice a month.
■Remove the drawer by first pulling it out until it stops. Then reach back into
the right rear corner of the drawer cavity and press down firmly on the lock tab,
pulling out the drawer.
■Remove the insert from the bleach and fabric softener compartments
and the detergent insert. Rinse the inserts and the drawer with hot 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 HE
High-Efficiency
detergent.
Lock tab is visible only after
drawer has been pulled out
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Operation Overview
Basic Wash Cycle
Note: See Component Locator Views for identification
and location of washer components.
After a load is placed in the wash basket:
If the SmartDispense pedestal is installed and
the SmartDispense feature is used to dispense
detergent and fabric softener, the user presses the
POWER button and follows prompts shown on the
VFD. (See owners manual.)
If the dispenser drawer is used to dispense
detergent, bleach, and fabric softener, the user
opens the dispenser drawer and positions the
detergent selector for the type of detergent to be
used.
Detergent is added to the detergent compartment.
Detergent is added to the prewash compartment
only if the PRE WASH cycle is selected.
Note: The prewash compartment is only flushed
with water when the PRE WASH option is selected
on the control.
If desired, add a measured amount (1/3 cup or less)
of bleach into the bleach compartment.
If desired, add the recommended amount of fabric
softener in the fabric softener compartment and
dilute with water to the maximum fill line.
After adding laundry products, slowly close the
dispenser drawer.
The user presses the POWER button to activate the
display. If the display is active, press the POWER
button to put washer into standby mode.
Rotate the cycle knob to the desired wash setting.
When selecting WHITES/HEAVY DUTY, COLORS/
NORMAL, ACTIVE WEAR, or DELICATES cycles, the
following control default settings can be changed:
EXTRA RINSE•
PRE WASH•
SOIL LEVEL•
SPIN SPEED•
WASH TEMP•
Select EXTRA RINSE and PRE WASH options. Use the
SIGNAL button to change the volume level of the
end of cycle signal.
Select the SOIL LEVEL to increase or decrease wash
time needed to remove different amounts of soil.
Select the SPIN SPEED to change the final
spin speed of the cycles. Follow the fabric
manufacturer's care label when selecting spin
speed.
Select the WASH TEMP to adjust the proper water
temperature for the wash cycle. Follow the fabric
manufacturer's care label when selecting wash
temperature.
Press START/PAUSE to start the wash cycle. Each
time the washer starts, a wake-up routine is
initiated:
The door locks.1.
The wash basket briefly tumbles in both2. directions.
The door unlocks.3.
The door locks.4.
The fill cycle begins.5.
Water Fill
The washer automatically fills before tumbling, and
maintains the proper fill level using a programmed
adaptive fill. The machine will not tumble while
filling.
Wash Water Temperature
The first 10 seconds of fill is tap cold water only. If
needed, the control board will cycle the water valves
(water tempering) to achieve the target wash water
temperature selected. Water tempering only occurs
during the main wash cycle.
Tap Cold:
Cold water valve energized.• Tap cold never involves water tempering.•
Water temperature determined by supply• temperature.
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Cold:
Cold water valve energized.•
Cold selection is tempered by default for main• wash.
Cold can be tempered by cycling of hot water• valve to achieve target temperature of 80°F
(27°C).
Warm:
Hot and cold water valves energized.•
Warm can be tempered by cycling of hot and• cold valves to achieve target temperature of
105°F (40.5°C).
Warm selection is tempered by default for main• wash.
Hot:
Hot water valve energized.•
Hot can be tempered by cycling of cold water• valve to achieve target temperature of 120°F
(49°C).
Hot selection is tempered by default main wash.•
Sanitize:
Hot water valve energized.•
Sanitize can be tempered by cycling of cold• water valve, or heater operation, to achieve
target temperature of 160°F (71°C).
Tumble Wash
Wash routines are programmed by cycle. The only
adjustment to the tumble routine is through cycle
selection.
The basket rotates clockwise for a predetermined
period of time at a predetermined speed. The
basket pauses for a predetermined period of
time. The basket rotates counterclockwise for a
predetermined period of time at a predetermined
speed. The length of tumble wash time is adaptive
to the soil level programmed into the machine at the
start of the cycle. Tumble speed is predetermined
by cycle selection. For example:
Spin
The spin is designed to extract as much water and
detergent as possible without harming fabrics.
Speeds can be as slow as 90 rpm (out of balance
default) to as high as 1300 rpm.
The available selection of spin speeds is controlled
by cycle selection.
For example:
Selecting a spin speed modifies final spin only
and must be made before final spin takes place.
The length of time required to achieve spin rpm is
monitored by the control via the motor sensor. With
a balanced load, if the selected spin speed cannot
be achieved, the washer will default to highest
speed attained and will increase spin time.
Off-balance load protection is programmed into
the control board. If speed is not achieved, the spin
routine halts. The washer tumbles to redistribute the
load and attempts to spin again. After 5 attempts,
if an off-balance load remains detected, spin speed
defaults to the highest speed attained or 90 rpm
(whichever is greater) for the remainder of the cycle.
Wash Cycle
Selected Spin Speed Selected Final Spin Speed (RPM)
Whites/Heavy Duty No Spin 0
Low 400
Medium 1040
High 1140
Extra High 1300
Delicates No Spin 0
Low 400
Medium 1040
High 1140
Extra High n/a*
Wash Cycle Selected Tumble Speed (RPM)
Whites/Heavy Duty 43
Delicates 35
*Extra High spin speed also not available on
Handwash and Washable Wool cycles.

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Component Locator Views
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Top View
Thermistor Heating Element
Pump Outlet Hose
Pump
Damper
Motor
Front View
Tub Drain Hose
Inverter Located Behind Frame Front
Water Level Control
Water Valve Line Filter
Dispenser Inlet Hose
Dispenser Vent Hose
Nozzle Hose
Water Valve Outlet Hose
3-Way Pipe
Dispenser
Assembly
Power Control

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Dispenser Drawer
Tub Drive Pulley
Belt
Motor
Component Locator Views (Con't)
Rear View

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Control Board
Inverter Board
Circuit Board Connections
J3 Input from
Power Board
DC Input Voltage
from Control Board 120 VAC Input From Control Board
Output To Motor
CN3
Output to Control Board
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VFD (Vacuum Fluorescent Display)