GEAppliances G189 User manual

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Safety Instructions .......... 2,s
Operating Instructions
Careand Cleaning
of the Washer...................... 8
Control Panel ...................... 4
ControlSettings ................. 4-5
Features ........................... 6
Loading and Using
the Washer ........................ 7
Troubleshooting Tips ..... to-t2
Consumer Support
Consumer Support ................ 16
Warranty .......................... 15
Printed in the United States
Write the model and serial
number here:
Model #
Serial #
You can find them
under the lid of
the washer. 49-90528 11-14 GE

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.
m
Thisisthe safety alert symbol. Thissymbol alerts to potential hazards that can kill or hurt and others.All safety
you you you
messageswill follow the safety alert symbol and the word "DANGER","WARNING",or "CAUTION".Thesewords are defined as:
Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious inJury.
Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious inJury.
_ Indicates hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in minor moderate
aor inJury.
IMPORTANT SAFETYINSTRUCTIONS
To reduce the risk of death, fire, explosion,electric shock,or injury to persons when usingyour appliance,
follow basic precautions, including the following:
[] Readall instructionsbeforeusingtheappliance.
[] DONOTwash or dry articles that have been previously cleaned in,washed in,soaked in or spotted with gasoline, dry-
cleaning solvents, or other flammable or explosive substances, as they give off vapors that could ignite or explode.
[] DONOTadd gasoline, dry-cleaning solvents, or other flammable or explosive substances to the wash water. These
substances give off vapors that could ignite or explode.
[] Under certain conditions, hydrogen gas may be produced in a hot-water system that has not been used for 2 weeks
or more. HYDROGENGAS ISEXPLOSIVE.If the hot water system has not been used for such a period, before using a
washing machine, turn on all hot-water faucets and let the water flow from each for several minutes. This will release
any accumulated hydrogen gas. As the gas is flammable, DO NOTsmoke or use an open flame during this time.
[] DONOTallow children to play on or in this appliance. Close supervision of children is necessary when this appliance is
used near children. Before the washer is removed from service or discarded, remove the door or lid. Failure to follow
these instructions may result in death or injury to persons.
[] DONOTreach into the appliance if the tub or agitator is moving to prevent accidental entanglement.
[] DONOTinstall or store this appliance where it will be exposed to the weather.
[] DONOTtamper with controls, repair or replace any part of this appliance or attempt any servicing unless specifically
recommended in the user maintenance instructions or in published user repair instructions that you understand and
have the skills to carry out.
[] Keepthe area around your appliance clean and dry to reducethe possibility of slipping.
[] DONOToperate this appliance if it isdamaged, malfunctioning, partially disassembled, or hasmissing or broken parts
including a damaged cord or plug.
[] Unplug the appliance or turn off the circuit breaker before servicing. Pressingthe Power button DOESNOTdisconnect power.
[] See "Electrical Requirements" located in the Installation Instructions for grounding instructions.
SAVETHESE INSTRUCTIONS

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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, you can receive one by visiting GEAppliences.com or by calling
800.GE.CARES(800.432.2737).
[] Ensurethat the hot water hose isconnected to the "H"
(internalred screened)valve and the cold water hose is
connected to the "C"(internal blue screened)valve.
[]
[]
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.
[] Toensure proper installation, run two small load size
Speed Wash cycles BEFOREwashing the first load.
[] This washer does not include water supply hoses.
GEstrongly recommends the useof factory specified
parts.A list of factory hoses availablefor purchase are
listed below. Thesehosesare manufactured and tested to
meet GEspecifications.
GEstrongly recommends the useof new water supply
hoses.Hosesdegrade over time and need to be replaced
every 5 years to reduce the risk of hosefailures and water
damage.
Partsand Accessories
Order on-line at GEApplianceparts.com today, 24 hoursa
day or by phone at 800.626.2002during normal business
hours.
Part Number
PM!4X!O002
Or
PM!4X!O005
Accessory
4 ft RubberWater Supply Hoses
4 ft Braided Metal Water Supply Hoses
:;>_WHEN NOT IN USE
[] Turn off water faucets to minimize leakage ifa break or
rupture should occur.Checkthe condition ofthe fill hoses;
GErecommends changing the hoses every 5 years.
SAVETHESE INSTRUCTIONS

About the control panel-for models with STARTbutton.
• Add fabric softener Ion
models with a fabric
softener dispenser}; see
page 6 for details.
, Add detergent. GE
recommends the use
of High Efficiency
detergents in your
energy efficient washer.
Step
. Add items.
. Close lid.
NOTE:Washer will not
start to fill with lid open
on Auto Load sensing
settings (on some
models).
!
. Select load size and
other wash options,
including Fabric
Softener option.
• Select wash cycle.
o Select OPTIONS.
Step 4
o Push START
LOAD SIZE
OR SIGNAL TEMPERATURE OPTIONS O O
FILL SOAK 000 WASH RINSE SPIN START
0
STOP/PAUSE
Controls
LARGE
AUTOMATICLOAD
SENSINGequipped
models
BLoadSize(onsomemodels)
[] Add_ detergentto thebottomofthebasketandfabricsoftenertothedispenserpriorto loadingclothes.
[] Looselyload items in the washer basket.Overloading may negatively impact wash performance.
Adjust the load sizeaccordingly.
[] Makethe loadselection:
AUTOMATICLOADSENSING(Onsome models)
-Forconvenience,bestperformanceandoptimalefficiency,selectAUTOMATICLOADSENSINGonmodelsthat are
soequipped.Thisselectionautomaticallyprovidesthecorrectamountofwatersuitedtothesizeandtypeof load
placedintheunit.
- tfyou preferto manuallyselectthewater level,selectSMALLthroughSUPER.WhileAUTOMATICLOADSENSINGis
bestformostloadsandgeneralwashing,youmaywant to manuallyselecttheloadsizeforspecialtyitemssuch
asbulky,lightweightcomfortersor pillows,whereyouwantto ensurea largerwaterlevelisapplied.Manualload
sizeselectionsshouldbemadeforwet itemsplacedinthewasher,suchassoakedtowelsorgarments.
- Thewasher will not fill with water when automatic load sensing isselected ifthe lid isopened.
When the lid isclosed the machine isable to begin filling with water in order to sense the load size.
NOTE:Thisisa high-efficiencywashingmachine.Thissystemrequireslesswaterwhileprovidingeffectivecleaning
action.Youmay noticethat thewaterlevelislowerthanonyourpreviouswasher.Thisisnormal.
or
_Signa! (on some models)
[] Selectfor an end of cyclesignal.

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Temperature
Selectthewatertemperatureforthewashandrinsecycles.Alwaysfollowfabricmanufacturer'scarelabelor instructionswhenlaundering.
PeffecTempsensesthe incomingwatertemperatureand adJuststhefillwaterto obtaina moreprecisetemperaturerangeforallwash
temperaturesexceptTAPCOLD.Forexample,ina COLDwashselection,somewarm watermaybeaddedto reacha temperature
neededto betterdissolvedetergents.Often,detergentsarenotcompletelydissolvedinverycoldwater,especiallyincoolerclimates.
Duringwintermonths,whenthewaterenteringyourhomeiscolder,orforlocationswithverycoldwateryearround,usethePerfecTemp
COLDtohelpdissolvepowdereddetergentsandtoimprovethecleaningofyourclothes.
TheTAPCOLDfeatureturnsthePerfecTempfeatureonyourwasheroffandusesyourhouseholdtapwatertemperaturefora COLD
wash.Thiscanprovideenergysavingsbyreducingtheamountof hotwater usedinyourwash.
Options
Autosoak Option (on some models)
Thisoption begins with a brief agitation, soaksfor a specified period oftime, then movesthrough the rest of the cycle
automatically. On some models,this option islocated on the CycleSelector knob.
2nd Rinse Option (onsome models)
When you useextra detergent or bleach to clean heavily soiledclothes, usethe 2nd Rinseoption to better remove additional
residues.
Extended Spin Option (onsome models)
Usethis option to extract more water from your clothes. Clotheswill bedrier when this option isselectedand will dry more
quickly in your dryer.
Fabric Softener and Power Rinse
Setthis option when adding fabric softener to the washer or to selectthe enhanced Power Rinse.
NOTE:Donot usefabric softener dispensing ballswith this washer.They do not work correctly in high-efficiency washers.
Status Indicator Lights
TheCycleIndicator Lightsshow what stage the washer isin.When the Selectorknob isset to a new cycle,the Indicator
Lightswill flash momentarily, showing what stages the cyclewill go through. On models without an AUTOSOAKoption, the
SOAKlight will not light up. j 0 0 0 0 0
lFILL SOAK WASH RINSE SPIN
Wash Cycle-Cycle Selector Knob
The wash cycle controls the length and intensity of the washing process. The knob can be turned in either direction. Turning
the Cycle Selector knob after starting a cycle willstop the washer and reset the cycle to the new selection. Press START to
begin the new cycle selection.
WHITES For heavy to lightlysoiled cottons, household linens, work and play clothes. This cycle provides the best overall
cleaning and with the normal soilsetting should be used for most everyday items. Provides a high speed spin.
PREWASH For removing surface dirt from heavily soiled clothes, lake sure to follow with a regular wash cycle.
COLORS For non-colorfast clothes and blends or items that are labeled for cold wash. Provides a regular wash with periods
of soak and a high speed spin.
PERMANENT PRESS For wrinkle-free and permanent press items and knits. Provides a regular wash with periods of
soak and a low speed spin.
DELICATES Forlingerie and special-care fabrics with lightsoil. Provides an extra gentle wash and a low speed spin.
HAND WASH For items labeled hand washable with light soil. Provides an extra low speed spin.
SPEEDWASH Forsmall loadsof lightly soileditemsthat are neededin a hurry. Providesa high speedspin.
DRAIN&SPINORSPINONLY Fordrainingthe tub and spinningwater out ofthe clothes.Providesa highspeedspin.
TOWELS&SHEETSProvidesperiodsof agitation and soak tailored for washing towels and sheets. Providesa regular wash
and a high speedspin.
JEANS Forwashing medium to lightly soiled jeans. Providesa gentlewash and a high speedspin.(Forheavily soiled work
jeans, use WHITES cycle.)
QUICKRINSE Rinsesand spins non-soiled items where a rinseonly is desired. Providesa high speed spin.
START
PressSTARTto begin the cycle. PressingSTARTagain will PAUSEthe cycle and the Cycleindicator light will blink.
Tocontinue the cycle,press STARTagain or close the lid.If machine ispaused more than 2/4hours, the cyclewill be
cancelled.Tostop the cycle, hold the button for 3 seconds. Ifwater remains in the machine,select the DRAIN& SPINOR
SPINONLYcycleto drain tub and spin water out of the washer tub.
Raisingthe lid will stop agitation or spin action but does not pausethe cycle.

About washer features.
The Fabric Softener Dispenser
Theagitator cap fits into the top of the agitator.
If it accidentally comes off, simply put it back
on.
[_] Add water to dispenser until itreaches the
maximum fill line.
OPTIONS
OFF
2nd Set when addling
RINSE FABRICSOFTENER
EXT FABRIC SOFTENER
SPINAQIFrENER2nd RNS & x ND© SPN
X NOD SPN AUTO 2qd _NS
SOAK
Thefabric softener dispenser automatically
releases liquid fabric softener at the proper time
during the cycle.
Do not stop the wosher or raise the lid during
the first spin.This will cousethe dispenser to
empty too soon.
To use, follow these steps:
r_ ivlake sure dispenser issecurelyattached to
agitator.
Do not pour anything into the
agitator if the agitator cap or
dispenser is removed.
F_I Useonly liquid diluted fabric softener. Pour F_Select FABRICSOFTENERsetting knob to
into dispenser,usingamount recommended activate the cycle.
on package. Note: Fabricsoftener will not dispenseif the
Never pour fabric softener directly on clothes, knob is in the "OFF"position.
It may stain them.
Separate for deaning
Cleaning the Fabric Softener Dispenser (on some models)
r_ Remove the dispenser from the top of the agitator.
r_l Separatethe dispensercup from the cover by grasping the top and pushingdown on the
inside ofthe cup with your fingers. Dispensercup will pop free from the cover.
F_To clean the dispenser,soak both the dispenser cup and the dispenser cover in the following
solution:
[] ! USgallon (3.8liters)warm water
[] !/4 cup (60ml)heavy-duty liquid detergent
[] ! cup (240 ml)bleach
r411f necessary,loosenbuildup with a clean, soft cloth after soaking. Donot usea stiff brush;you
may roughen the surface of the dispenser.
J_] Rinseand reassembledispenser.Placedispenser back on the agitator.
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Liquid Bleach Funnel
Thewater fill dilutesliquid chlorine bleach asthe washer fillsfor the wash cycle.
[] Checkclothing care labelsfor special instructions.
r2-1iVleasureliquid bleach carefully,following instructions on the bottle.
[] Neverpour undiluted liquid chlorinebleachdirectly onto clothesor into the wash basket
[] Donot pour powdered bleachinto bleachfunnel.
_1 Beforestarting the washer, pour measured amount of bleach directly into bleach funnel. Avoid
splashing or over-filling dispenser.Ifyou prefer to use powdered bleach,add it into the wash
basket with your detergent.
[] Donot mix chlorine bleachwith ammonia or acids such asvinegar and/or rust remover.
Mixing can produce a toxic gas which may cause death.

Loading and using the washer.
Always follow fabric manufacturer's care label when laundering.
Wash_Loads
Sort bycolor (whites, lights,colors),soil level,fabric type
(sturdy cottons, easy care, delicates) and whether the
fabric produces lint (terry cloth, chenille) or collects lint
(velveteen, corduroy).
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- Fire Hazard
Never place items in the washer that are dampened with gasoline or other flammable liquids.
Nowasher can completely remove oil.
Donot dry anything that has everhad any type of oil on it (includingcooking oils).
Doingso socan result in death, explosion,or fire.
ProperUseofDetergent
Add detergent and fabric softener before adding items
sothat the detergent can work effectively. Usingtoo
little or too much detergent isa common cause of
laundry problems.
Uselessdetergent if you hove soft water, a smaller load
or a lightly soiledloud.
Forspots,applypre-treatment to itemsasrecommended
on the product label. Application shouldbe made in
the basketto prevent overspraywhich may causethe
coloringon the lidor graphicsto fade.
GErecommends the useof High Efficiency
detergents in your energy efficient washer.
HEdetergents are formulated to work with low water
wash and rinsesystems.HEdetergents reducethe
oversudsing problems commonly associated with
regular detergents.
When using high efficiency or concentrated detergents,
consultthe product label to determine amount required
for optimum performance. Excessivedetergent will
negatively impact wash performance.
LoadingtheWasher
Load dry items looselyin the washer basket. Forbest
results,load items evenly and loosely around the
outside ofthe basket.Toadd itemsafter washer has
started, lift the lid and submerge additional items
around the outside of the basket.
[] Do not placelarge itemsacrossthe agitator. Load
them around the outside of the basket.
[] Do not wash fabrics containing flammable materials
(waxes, cleaning fluids, etc.).
[] Washer will not agitate or spin with the lidup,
however the timer willcontinue to run.

Care and cleaning of the washer.
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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 5
years.
Exterior'.Immediately wipe off any spills.Wipe with
damp cloth.Try not to hit surface with sharp objects.
interior: Theoccasional useof a cycle that contains
bleachwill keepthe insideof the washer clean.
Moving and Storage: Askthe servicetechnician to
remove water from drain pump and hoses.Seethe
Installation Instructions packed with product for
information on how to reinstallthe shipping rod to
keepthe tub stationary when moving the washer. For
more information, visit GEAppliances.com or call 800.
GE.CARES(800.432.2737).Donot store the washer
where itwill be exposed to the weather.
Long Vacations: Besure water supply isshut off at
faucets. Drain all water from hoses ifweather will be
below freezing.
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Before you call for service...
Troubleshooting 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
Water level seems low This is normal _ Water may not cover the top levelof the clothes.
Thisis normal for this high-efficiency washer.
Water fills and drains Drain stand pipe istoo low . Thedrain stand pipe must be above 30".
at the same time
Too many suds Too much detergent . Measure your detergent carefully. Uselesssoap ifyou have
soft water, a smaller load or a lightly soiledload.
Type of detergent • Switchto HE_detergent.
Soft water . Try lessdetergent.
Water leaks Using too much detergent . Use lessdetergent. Uselesssoap ifyou havesoft water,
in washer a smaller load or a lightly soiled load.
Type of detergent • Switchto HE_detergent.
Fill hoses or drain hose is . Hake sure hoseconnections are tight at faucets and
improperly connected rubber washers are installed.Hake sureend 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 is loose . Hake sure drain hoseisfully seated in back of washer and
that the two retaining screws are fully seated.
Drain hose rubs on wall _ Hake sure drain hosedoes not make contact with the wall.
Hay cause excessivewear on the hose.
Constant water pressure _ Tighten hoses at 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 coldfaucets fully on and make sure
or improperly connected hoses are connected to correct faucets.
Water valve screens are _ Turnoff the water source and remove the water connection
stopped up hosesfrom the upper back of the washer. Usea brush or
toothpick to clean the screens inthe machine. Reconnect
the hosesand turn the water back on.
Cool/Cold water when _ Thisis normal. PerfecTempsenseswater temperature and
selecting Hot optimizes for best results. Coldwater isadded periodically
when hot isselected.
House water heater is _ Hake sure housewater heater isdeliveringwater at
not set properly !20°F-!40°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 hoseand make surewasher isnot sitting on it.
improperly connected _ Topof drain outlet should belessthan 6 ft (1.8m)above floor.
Washer pauses during The PREWASHCycle _ Thisis normal.The washer alternates between agitate and
wash cycle was chosen soak during these cycles to getyour clothes cleaner with
lesswear.
Washer pauses during This is normal . Thewasher may pause during the spin cycleto remove
spin cycle soapy water more efficiently.
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OPERATION Possible Causes What To Do
Washer won't operate Washer is unplugged • Make sure cord is plugged securely into a working outlet.
Water supply is turned off • Turn both hot and cold faucets fully on.
Controls are not set properly • Check controls.
Lid is open--safety feature • Close lid and reset cycle, to the beginning if necessary.
prevents agitation and
spinning when lid is up
Circuit breaker/fuse is • Check house circuit breakers/fuses. Replace fuses or
tripped/blown reset breaker. Washer should have a separate outlet.
Electronics need to be reset • Unplug washer, wait 2 minutes, plug back in and press START.
STARTwas not pressed • PressSTART.
Lid magnet missing ,, Call for service.
Time not shown Unit filling ,, This is normal. Estimated time remaining is updated during
on display fill time.
Hovement inside machine Shifting mechanism is • When the machine is manually turned off, the shifter will
when shut off disengaging the motor disengage the motor before completely shutting down.
If lid is raised before the motor isdisengaged, it will resume
when lid is closed.
PERFORMANCE Possible Causes What To Do
Clothes too wet Incorrect cycle selected. • Make sure the cycle selected matches the load you are
washing. Some fabricswill feel wetter when rinsedwith cold water.
Wash load out of balance • Redistribute load in washer and run through Drain & Spin cycle.
Colored spots Incorrect use of fabric • Check fabric softener package for instructions and follow
softener directions for using dispenser.
• Make sure you have selected the Fabric Softener option.
• Pretreat stain and rewash.
Dye transfer • Sort whites or lightly colored items from dark colors.
Grayed or yellowed Detergent amount • Be sure to follow detergent manufacturer's directions.
clothes Hard water • Use a water conditioner or install
a water softener.
Water is not hot enough • Make sure water heater is delivering water at
120°F-140°F (48°C-60°C).
Washer is overloaded • Loosely load clothes in the washer basket. Adjust load size based
on item size and material. For best results, load items around the
outside of the basket.
Detergent is not dissolving • Add detergent before you load items.
Dye transfer • Sort clothes by color. If fabric label states wash separately,
unstable dyes may be indicated.
Lint or residue on Clothes are air or line dried • If you 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.
• Try a liquid detergent.
• Use warmer water temperature.
Overloading • Loosely load clothes in the washer basket. Adjust load size based
on item size and material. For best results, load items around the
outside of the basket.
Incorrect use of fabric
softener ,, Check fabric softener package for instructions and follow
directions for using dispenser.
• Make sure you have selected the Fabric Softener option.
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PERFORMANCE (cont.) Possible Causes Reason
Pilling Result of normal wear on , Whilethis is not caused by the washer, you can slow the
poly-cotton blends and pilling processbywashing garments insideout.
fuzzy fabrics
Snags, holes, tears, rips Pins, snaps, hooks, sharp , Fastensnaps,hooks,buttons and zippers.
or excessivewear buttons, belt buckles, , Removeloose items likepins,objects in pockets and
zippers and sharp objects sharp buttons.
left in pockets • Turn knits(which snag easily)inside out.
Undiluted chlorine bleach , Checkbleach package instructions for proper amount.
Never add undiluted bleachto wash or allow clothes to
come in contact with undiluted bleach.
Chemicals like hair bleach or , Rinseitemsthat may havechemicals on them before
dye, permanent wave solution washing.
Wrinkling Improper sorting , Avoid mixing heavy items (likework clothes)with light items
(likeblouses).
Try a fabric softener.
Overloading or incorrect • Looselyloadclothesinthe washer basket.Adjust loadsizebased
water level on item sizeand material.
Incorrect wash and , Hatch Cycleselectionto the type of fabric you are washing
dry cycles (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. This occurs multiple
times during the wash.
Back and forth "swoosh" Electric motor reversing , Thismachine has a drivesystem that doesn't use gears.
or light "clicking" sound direction Thissound isthe motor rotating back and forth to clean
during agitate your laundry.
Quick short agitation Clothing redistribution , Atthe end of agitate, the motor makes short agitation strokes
sounds at end of agitate to redistribute the load.
"Click" when water Relay switch , Therelay makes a click sound when activated.Thewater
stops filling levelactivates the relay and stopsfilling.
"Clicking" behind Control Automatic Temperature , Two valvesmix cold and hot water. The "clicking" iswhen either
Panel during fill ControlValve valve turns on or off to raiseor lower the fillwater temperature.
Water flow changes Automatic Temperature , Two valvesmix cold and hot water. The flow changes when either
during fill Control Valve valveturns on or off to raiseor lower the fillwater temperature.
Motor "whining up" or Motor ramping up/down , Themotor will speed up incrementally during the spin cycle.
"coasting down" in spin during spincycle When spin iscomplete, itwill coast until it stops.
"Humming" Water drain pump , Thedrain pump will make a humming sound when pumping
out water after agitation stops and continue until spin iscomplete.
"Gurgling" Water drain pump , When the pump starts drawing in air,It starts to gurgle.
Thewasher shouldthen begin spinning and the sound will
continue until it isdone spinning.
Water "swishing" This is normal •Water swishingwhilethe unit isagitating isnormal, especiallywith
smaller loads.
Washer is noisy Washer is uneven , Tolevelthe front of the washer, adjust the front leveling legsby
rotating the individual leg in the proper direction for up
or down. Tolevelthe back of the washer, lift the back
of the machine 4" (11cm) and set down.
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Shipping rod is still assembled , Toremove the shipping rod from the washer, pullthe yellow tag
in the unit and remove the attached rod from the bottom right hand sideof
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GE Washer Warranty. GEAppliances.com
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
(800.832.2737). Please have serial number and model number
available when calling for service.
Staple your receipt here.
Proof of the original purchase
date is needed 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 also provide, free of charge, all labor and related
serviceto replacethe defective part.
Whet Is Not Covered:
[] Service trips to your home to teach you how to usethe
product.
[] Improper installation, delivery or maintenance.
[] Failure of the product if it isabused, misused, or used for
other than the intended purpose or used commercially.
[] Replacement of house fuses or resetting of circuit breakers.
[] Products which are not defective or broken, or which are
working as described in the Owner's Manual.
[] Damage to the product caused by accident, fire, floods or
acts of 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 Limited
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 isextendedto the original purchaser and any succeedingowner for products purchased for home usewithin the
USA.If the product islocated in an area whereservicebya GEAuthorized Servicerisnot available,you may be responsiblefor a trip
charge oryou may be required to bring the product to an Authorized GEServicelocation.InAlaska,the warranty excludesthe cost
of shipping or servicecalls toyour home.
Ifyou need to order replacement parts, we recommend that you only use GEfactory specified parts. These parts are designed to
work with your appliance and are manufactured and tested to meet GEspecifications.
Somestates do not allow the exclusionor limitation of incidental or consequential damages.Thiswarranty givesyou specificlegal
rights,andyou may alsohave other rights which vary from stateto state. Toknow what your legal rights are,consultyour local or
state consumeraffairs officeoryour state'sAttorney General.
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Instrucciones
de seguridad .................. 2,]
Instrucciones de operaci6n
Ajustes de control ............... 4-5
C6mo cargary usar
la lavadora ......................... 7
Cuidado y Iimpieza
de la lavadora ...................... 8
Funciones .......................... 6
Panel de control .................... 4
Consejos para la soluci6n
de problemas .............. to-t2
Soporte al consumidor
Garant[a .......................... 15
Soporte al consumidor ............ 16
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Escriba el nhmero de modelo
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Puede encontrarlos
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INFORMACiON DE SEGURIDAD INIPORTANTE.
LEATODASLASINSTRUCCIONESANTES DE USAR.
A steeselsimbolode alertade seguridad.Elmismoalerta sabrepotencialesriesgosque lepuedenproducirla muerte o lesiones
tanto a ustedcoma aotras personas.Todoslosmensajes,de seguridadestar6nacontinuaci6ndelsimbolode alertade seguridad
ycon la palabra"PELIGRO',"ADVERTENCIA"o "PRECAUCION".Estaspalabrassedefinencoma:
_ Indica una situaci6n de riesgoque, si no seevita, producir6 la muerte o lesiones graves.
Indica una situaci6n de riesgoque, si no seevita, podrio producir la muerte o lesionesgraves.
_ Indica una situaci6n de riesgo si no seevita, podrio resultar en lesionesmenores o moderadas.
que,
INSTRUCCIONESIMPORTANTESDESEGURIDAD
Para reducir el riesgo de muerte, incendio, explosi6n,descargas el_ctricas o lesionessabre las personas al
usar su electrodom_stico, siga lasprecauciones b6sicas,incluyendo Iosiguiente
[] Leatodas lasinstruccionesantesde usaresteelectrodom_stico.
[] NOlave ni seque prendas queen forma previa hayan sidosecadas, lavadas, mojadas o manchadas con gasolina, solventes
de limpieza en seco,u otras sustanciasinflamables o explosivas,ya que despidenvapores que se podrian encendero explotar.
[] NOagregue gasolina, solventes de limpieza en seco, Uotras sustancias inflamables o explosivas al agua de lavado. Estas
sustancias despiden vapores que se podrian prender fuego o explotar.
[] Bajociertas condiciones, se podr6 producir gas de hidr6geno en un sistema de agua caliente que no fue usado por 2
semanas o m6s. ELGASDEHIDROGENO ESUN E×PLOSIVO.Siel sistema de agua caliente no fue usado por dicho periodo,
antes de usar una lavadora, abra todos los grifos de agua caliente ydeje que corra agua de cada uno durante varios minutos.
Estoliberar6 cualquier gas de hidr6geno acumulado. Debido a que el gas esinflamable, NOfume ni use una llama abierta
durante este proceso.
[] NOpermita que los ninosjueguen sabre o dentro de este [e-mail] el electrodom@sticose usecerca de
ninos, ser6 necesario supervisarlos de cerca.Antes de dejar la lavadora fuera de servicioo de deshacerse de @sta,quite la
puerta o la tapa. Si no se siguen estas instrucciones, se podr6 producir la muerte o lesiones personales.
[] NOintroduzca lasmanos en el electrodom@sticosiel tambor o agitador seencuentra en movimiento a fin de evitar enredos
accidentales.
[] NOinstale ni guarde este electrodom@sticodonde quede expuesto a losfactores climdticos.
[] NOmanipule indebidamente los controles, reparar ni reemplazar cualquier parte del electrodom@stico o realizar cualquier
otro trabajo t@cnico,a menos que esto sea especificamente recomendado en las instrucciones de mantenimiento del
usuario o en instrucciones publicadas sabre reparaciones del usuario, que entienda y para las cuales posea las destrezas
necesarias.
[] IVlantengael 6rea alrededor de su electrodom_stico limpia yseca afin de reducir la posibilidad de resbalones,
[] NOintente usar este electrodom@sticosi seencuentra da_ado, funcionando mal, parcialmente desensamblado, o sitiene
partes faltantes o rotas, incluyendo un cable o enchufe da_ado.
[] Desenchufeel electrodom@sticoo apague el disyuntor antes de realizar el servicio [e-mail] bot6n Power
(Encendido)NOdesconecta el encendido.
[] Paraacceder alas instruccionesde conexi6n a tierra, lea los"RequisitosEl@ctricos"ubicados en las Instruccionesde Instalaci6n.
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INSTALACIONCORRECTA
Lolavadoro sedebe instalar ycolocor correctomente de ocuerdo con lasinstruccionesde instaloci6n,antes de utilizarlo.Si no
recibi6 la hoju con instrucciones de instalaci6n, puede obtener una visitando GEAppliances.com o Ilamando al
800.GE.CARES (800.432.2737).
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AsegOresede que la manguera de agua caliente est_
conectada a la vc_lvula"H" (internaproyectada de color
rcio)yque la manguera de agua fria est# conectada a la
vdlvula "C"(interna proyectada de color azul).
Instaleo almacene la lavadoraen un lugar donde
no est6expuestaa temperaturas bajocero nialas
inclemenciasclimaticas,ya que estopuede provocarda_os
irreversiblese invalidarla garantfa.
Conectecorrectamente a tierra la lavadoradeconformidad
con todos losc6digosyordenanzasregulatorias.Sigala
informaci6nde Instrucciones
de instalaci6n.
Paraasegurar una instalaci6n adecuada, deje correr dos
ciclos de Speed Wash (Lavado R®ido) con tamaho de
carga pequeha ANTESde realizarel primer lavado.
[] Estalavadora no incluye mangueras de suministro de
agua.
GE recomienda enfaticamente el usa de piezas
especificadas de f@brica.A continuaci6n se encuentra
una lista de mangueras de f@bricadisponibles para la
compra. Estas mangueras estSn fabricadas yprobadas
para cumplir con lasespecificacionesde GE.
GErecomienda enf@icamente elusa de manguerasnuevas
de suministrode agua.Lasmanguerassedesgastanconel
tiempo ydeben reemplazarsecada 5ahospara reducirel
riesgode fallasen lasmanguerasydahosprovocadospar el
agua.
Piezas y accesorios
Solidteloson-line haymismoa GEApplianceparts.com, las
24 horas del d[a o par tel#fono a1800.626.2002en horatio
normal de trabajo.
NOmero de Pieza Accesorio
p[vll4XlO002
0
p[vl14XlO005
Mangueras de goma de
suministro de agua de 4 pies
Mangueras de metal trenzada de
suministro de agua de 4 pies
_.=CUANDO NO ESTEEN USO
[] CierrelasIlavesde paso minimizar lasfugas en caso
de que seproduzca una rotura o grieta. Compruebe el
estado de las mangueras de Ilenado; GErecomienda el
cambio de lasmangueras cada 5 a_os. GUARDE ESTAS INSTRUCCIONES

Paneldecontrol-para modelosqueempiezacon bot6n deSTART.
7Paso 2 Paso 3
@Paso 4
. Agregue el suavizante (en
modelos con dosificador
para suavizante); para mrs
detalles,lea la pGgina6.
. Agregue el detergente.
GErecomienda el usa
de detergentesde
AltaEficiencia
en su Io
Iovadora eficiente
de la energia.
, Agregue las prendas.
, Cierre la tapa.
NOTA: La lavadora no comienza
a llenarse con la tapa abierta
con los configuraciones de Cargo
AutomGtica (Auto Load) con
sensor (en algunos modelos).
, Seleccione el tamaffo de
carga y otras opciones de
Iovado, incluyendo Io opci6n
del Suavizante.
• Seleccione el ciclo de lavado.
• Seleccione OPTIONS.
. Oprima START.
LOAD SIZE OR SIGNAL TEMPERATURE OPTIONS 0 0 0 O0
FILL SOAK WASH RINSE SPIN
START
©
STOP/PAUSE
LOAD
LARGE
Para modelos equipados
con AUTOMATICLOAD
SENSING(sensor
automdtico de cargo)
Controles
MLoad Size(Tamafio de carga)
[] Agregue_ detergenteenelfondodeltamborysuavizantedetelaseneldosificadorantesdecargarlaropa.
[] Agreguelosprendassinapretareneltambordelalavadora.Sobrecargareltamborpuedeproducirunimpactonegativoenel
desempe_odelavado.Ajusteeltama_odelacargoseg0ncorresponda.
[] Realicelaselecci6ndecargo:
AUTOMATICLOADSENSING(sensorautomGticodecargo)(Tamafio de carga)
- ParaIograrcomodidad,unbuendesernpe_oyunaeficiencia6prima,seleccioneAUTOMATICLOADSENSING(sensorautomGtico
decargo)(Tomatodecarga).Estaselecci6nproporcionaautom@camentelacantidadcorrectadeaguaqueseajustaaltomato
ytipodecargocolocadaenlaunidad.
- Siprefiereseleccionarelniveldeaguaenformamanual,seleccionedesdeSMALL(peque_a)hastaSUPER(s0per).Mientrasque
AUTOMATICLOADSENSING(sensorautomGticodecargo)esmejorparalamayo@deloscargasy ellavadogeneral,quizGs
se@banseleccionarenformamanualeltomatodecargaparaelementosespecialestalescomacubrelechosoalmohadas
voluminososy livianos,[e-mail]tomato
decargo@benrealizarseparaelementoshOmedoscolocadosenla lavadora,talescomatoallaso prendasmojadas.
- LalavadoranoseIlenar6deaguacuandoseelia lafund6ndecargaautomGticaconsensor,silatapaseencuentraabierta.
Cuandosecierrelatapa,lamGquinapodr6comenzaraIlenarsedeaguaa findeactivarsusensorsabreeltomato delacarga.
NOTA:Estaesunalavadoradealtaeficiencia.Estesistemarequieremendsaguaaltiempoque brindaunaacci6ndelimpieza
excepcionaLUstedpuedenotarqueet nivetdeaguaesmenorqueetdesulavadoraanterior. Estoesnormal.
O
_Signal (serial) lenalgunosmoddos)
[] Seleccione para obtener una serial de final de ciclo.
lJ//JTemperature (Temperatura)
Seleccionelatemperaturadelaguaparalosciclosdelavadoy enjuague.Cuandorealiceellavado,observesiemprelasinstruccioneso
r6tulosdecuidadosdelfabricantedeltejido.
PerfecTemp@tectalatemperaturadelaguaentranteyajustaelaguadeIlenadoparaobtenerunagamadetemperaturasm6s
precisaparatodaslastemperaturasdelavadoexceptoTAPCOLD(Ligeramente Frio).Porejemplo,enlaselecci6ndelavado
COLD(enfrio),puedeagregarseunpocodeaguacalienteparaalcanzarlatemperaturanecesariaparadisolvermejorlosdetergentes.
Amenudo,losdetergentesnosedisuelvenporcompletoenaguamuyfria,especialmenteenclimascontemperaturasm6sbajas.