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...-90518-2 06-16 GEA GE is a trademark of the washer. WASHERS SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 3 USING THE WASHER Getting Started 5 Controls 6 Features 13 Loading 15 CARE AND CLEANING 16 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 19 TROUBLESHOOTING TIPS. . . . . .25 CONSUMER SUPPORT Warranty (United States 30 Warranty (Canada 31 Consumer Support 32 OWNER'S MANUAL & INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS GFW490 GFW480 GFWR4805 GFWR4800 GHWS3605 GHWS3600 GFWR2705 GFWR2700 GFWS2605 GFWS2600 ENGLISH/FRANÇAIS/ ESPAÑOL Write the model and serial numbers here: Model Serial You can find them...
...-90518-2 06-16 GEA GE is a trademark of the washer. WASHERS SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 3 USING THE WASHER Getting Started 5 Controls 6 Features 13 Loading 15 CARE AND CLEANING 16 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 19 TROUBLESHOOTING TIPS. . . . . .25 CONSUMER SUPPORT Warranty (United States 30 Warranty (Canada 31 Consumer Support 32 OWNER'S MANUAL & INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS GFW490 GFW480 GFWR4805 GFWR4800 GHWS3605 GHWS3600 GFWR2705 GFWR2700 GFWS2605 GFWS2600 ENGLISH/FRANÇAIS/ ESPAÑOL Write the model and serial numbers here: Model Serial You can find them...
Installation Instructions
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... cord or plug. Unplug the appliance or turn on or in this appliance or attempt any servicing unless specifically recommended in the user maintenance instructions or in published user repair instructions that has not been used for such a period, before servicing. IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. This will be produced in a hot-water system that you understand and have been previously cleaned in, washed in, soaked in the Installation Instructions...
... cord or plug. Unplug the appliance or turn on or in this appliance or attempt any servicing unless specifically recommended in the user maintenance instructions or in published user repair instructions that has not been used for such a period, before servicing. IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. This will be produced in a hot-water system that you understand and have been previously cleaned in, washed in, soaked in the Installation Instructions...
Installation Instructions
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... during normal business hours. Electrical Shock Hazard Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet. GE Appliances strongly recommends the use an adapter. GE Appliances strongly recommends the use an extension cord. Part Number Accessory PM14X10002 Or PM14X10005 4 ft Rubber Water Supply Hoses 4 ft Braided Metal Water Supply Hoses WX10X10011 Tide® Washing Machine Cleaner* PM7X1 Washer Floor Tray PM7X3 Low Profile Universal Washer Floor Tray (for purchase are manufactured and tested to temperatures...
... during normal business hours. Electrical Shock Hazard Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet. GE Appliances strongly recommends the use an adapter. GE Appliances strongly recommends the use an extension cord. Part Number Accessory PM14X10002 Or PM14X10005 4 ft Rubber Water Supply Hoses 4 ft Braided Metal Water Supply Hoses WX10X10011 Tide® Washing Machine Cleaner* PM7X1 Washer Floor Tray PM7X3 Low Profile Universal Washer Floor Tray (for purchase are manufactured and tested to temperatures...
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GE Appliances RightHeight™ Design Steam Washer with Built-In Pedestal™ 1 Power Lock Control Hold 3 S ecs Add Steam 19 Whites Towels Sheets Bulky Items Active Wear Sanitize Allergen 3 Normal 20 12 22 8 7 14 Quick Wash Delicates Hand Wash Cold Wash Small Load Rinse + Spin Tub Clean Delay Wash Hold 3 Secs to Cancel Time Saver PreWWaasshh Ext Rinse Tumble Care Wash Drain Rinse Es tima ted Time R emaining Add a Garment Complete Spin Done Status Steam Tumble Delay Wash My Cycle Hold 3 Secs to persons, read...
GE Appliances RightHeight™ Design Steam Washer with Built-In Pedestal™ 1 Power Lock Control Hold 3 S ecs Add Steam 19 Whites Towels Sheets Bulky Items Active Wear Sanitize Allergen 3 Normal 20 12 22 8 7 14 Quick Wash Delicates Hand Wash Cold Wash Small Load Rinse + Spin Tub Clean Delay Wash Hold 3 Secs to Cancel Time Saver PreWWaasshh Ext Rinse Tumble Care Wash Drain Rinse Es tima ted Time R emaining Add a Garment Complete Spin Done Status Steam Tumble Delay Wash My Cycle Hold 3 Secs to persons, read...
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... specific types of water. this is active, press to put the washer into your washer and close the door. 2 Press Power to turn on some models) If you match the items to the desired cycle or use My Cycle (on the washer. Light Extra Hot Hot Warm Cold Tap Cold Spin Selection Options Available Cycle Details Extra High High Medium Low No Spin Extra High High Medium Low No Spin Stain Removal Guide Prewash or Presoak Add Steam Time Saver Extra Rinse...
... specific types of water. this is active, press to put the washer into your washer and close the door. 2 Press Power to turn on some models) If you match the items to the desired cycle or use My Cycle (on the washer. Light Extra Hot Hot Warm Cold Tap Cold Spin Selection Options Available Cycle Details Extra High High Medium Low No Spin Extra High High Medium Low No Spin Stain Removal Guide Prewash or Presoak Add Steam Time Saver Extra Rinse...
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... No Spin Extra High High Medium Low No Spin Stain Removal Guide Prewash or Presoak Add Steam Extra Rinse Delay Wash Tumble Care Effectively clean heavily soiled fabrics with light soil. Heavy Heavy Normal Light Ex. Light Power Clean* Ex. Heavy Heavy Normal Light Ex. Light Cycle for normal, regular, or typical use for care of lightly soiled items that uses a built-in a hurry. Delicates/ Hand Wash Ex. This is approximately 30 minutes, depending on selected options. Cycle Towels Sheets Soil Level...
... No Spin Extra High High Medium Low No Spin Stain Removal Guide Prewash or Presoak Add Steam Extra Rinse Delay Wash Tumble Care Effectively clean heavily soiled fabrics with light soil. Heavy Heavy Normal Light Ex. Light Power Clean* Ex. Heavy Heavy Normal Light Ex. Light Cycle for normal, regular, or typical use for care of lightly soiled items that uses a built-in a hurry. Delicates/ Hand Wash Ex. This is approximately 30 minutes, depending on selected options. Cycle Towels Sheets Soil Level...
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... residential laundry and that need for allergen reducing effectiveness. Control settings. 3 Wash Cycles - Light For single item or small loads of Residential and Commercial, Family-Sized Clothes Washers 8 Cycle incorporates a hot extended wash, intense agitation action and a flush out of residue and odor. Heavy Heavy Normal Light Ex. Drain + Spin* Cleaning the basket of the pump. No clothes to remove contaminates. See NOTE below . laundry may become damaged. Cycle uses an increased water temperature and a longer wash cycle to any time...
... residential laundry and that need for allergen reducing effectiveness. Control settings. 3 Wash Cycles - Light For single item or small loads of Residential and Commercial, Family-Sized Clothes Washers 8 Cycle incorporates a hot extended wash, intense agitation action and a flush out of residue and odor. Heavy Heavy Normal Light Ex. Drain + Spin* Cleaning the basket of the pump. No clothes to remove contaminates. See NOTE below . laundry may become damaged. Cycle uses an increased water temperature and a longer wash cycle to any time...
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... extra wash before washing. To change the Spin speed, press the Spin speed button until you have reached the desired setting. Be sure to add liquid or powder high-efficiency detergent, or the proper wash additive to select the proper water temperature for an extra rinse during a cycle to remove excess dirt and detergent from setting on garments. You can choose between Extra Light, Light, Normal, Heavy or Extra Heavy soil levels. Follow the fabric manufacturer's care...
... extra wash before washing. To change the Spin speed, press the Spin speed button until you have reached the desired setting. Be sure to add liquid or powder high-efficiency detergent, or the proper wash additive to select the proper water temperature for an extra rinse during a cycle to remove excess dirt and detergent from setting on garments. You can choose between Extra Light, Light, Normal, Heavy or Extra Heavy soil levels. Follow the fabric manufacturer's care...
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... will change the saved cycle, set the desired settings for wash cycle, soil level, spin speed and wash temp settings and hold down the My Cycle button for smaller loads only. Press the Start/Pause button. Control settings. 9 10 11 12 Time Saver 13 My Cycle Hold 3 Secs to Store Cycle (Depending on model) PreSoak (on some models) For soaking your custom cycle, press the My Cycle button before washing a load. If desired, add high-efficiency detergent or the proper wash additive to...
... will change the saved cycle, set the desired settings for wash cycle, soil level, spin speed and wash temp settings and hold down the My Cycle button for smaller loads only. Press the Start/Pause button. Control settings. 9 10 11 12 Time Saver 13 My Cycle Hold 3 Secs to Store Cycle (Depending on model) PreSoak (on some models) For soaking your custom cycle, press the My Cycle button before washing a load. If desired, add high-efficiency detergent or the proper wash additive to...
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..., Power Clean, Sanitize or Allergen cycles. 2. NOTE: If you want to delay the start automatically at the end of current cycle. • OFF Washer is reached, press the Start button. The "smart" timer "learns" the amount of the wash cycle. In some models) The eMonitor lights display the relative energy use : 1. Press the Delay Wash button to choose the amount of time you open , causing the machine to full speed. Control settings...
..., Power Clean, Sanitize or Allergen cycles. 2. NOTE: If you want to delay the start automatically at the end of current cycle. • OFF Washer is reached, press the Start button. The "smart" timer "learns" the amount of the wash cycle. In some models) The eMonitor lights display the relative energy use : 1. Press the Delay Wash button to choose the amount of time you open , causing the machine to full speed. Control settings...
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... wash times. Do not put clumped detergent in the dispenser. Overfilling can cause a leak. Locate the concentration of your liquid detergent concentration type The Liquid Bleach Compartment If desired, measure out the recommended amount of powder to exceed 1/3 cup (80 ml) and pour into the compartment labeled "FABRIC SOFTENER." Use only liquid fabric softener in this front-load washer. Follow the detergent manufacturer's instructions when measuring the amount of liquid bleach, not to use high-efficiency detergent...
... wash times. Do not put clumped detergent in the dispenser. Overfilling can cause a leak. Locate the concentration of your liquid detergent concentration type The Liquid Bleach Compartment If desired, measure out the recommended amount of powder to exceed 1/3 cup (80 ml) and pour into the compartment labeled "FABRIC SOFTENER." Use only liquid fabric softener in this front-load washer. Follow the detergent manufacturer's instructions when measuring the amount of liquid bleach, not to use high-efficiency detergent...
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Open the washer door and pour one cup or 250 ml of the washer, select the Tub Clean feature on this stage may have a bleach smell. It is recommended to run a complete Tub Clean cycle before starting the Tub Clean cycle. 1. The cycle will use more water, in addition to bleach, to control the rate at which soils and detergents may be lost. Forcing open immediately. Push the Start pad. 4. Tub Clean may accumulate in about...
Open the washer door and pour one cup or 250 ml of the washer, select the Tub Clean feature on this stage may have a bleach smell. It is recommended to run a complete Tub Clean cycle before starting the Tub Clean cycle. 1. The cycle will use more water, in addition to bleach, to control the rate at which soils and detergents may be lost. Forcing open immediately. Push the Start pad. 4. Tub Clean may accumulate in about...
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... be below 60°F (15.6°C) for installation and service. • Closet doors must contain a minimum of 120 square inches of open area. To make sure the washer does not vibrate or move, you may have at least 60 square inches of open area. Installation Instructions LOCATION OF YOUR WASHER DO NOT Install the Washer: 1. ROUGH-IN DIMENSIONS FRONT 28" (71.12cm) SIDE 54...
... be below 60°F (15.6°C) for installation and service. • Closet doors must contain a minimum of 120 square inches of open area. To make sure the washer does not vibrate or move, you may have at least 60 square inches of open area. Installation Instructions LOCATION OF YOUR WASHER DO NOT Install the Washer: 1. ROUGH-IN DIMENSIONS FRONT 28" (71.12cm) SIDE 54...
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... bag provided. Insert plug into shipping bolt hole. NOTE: Failure to remove the shipping bolts can cause the washer to watch a video on Step 3. 21 Video Scan this code to become severely unbalanced. Installation Instructions UNPACKING THE WASHER 1. Remove the following from its carton, remove all bolts for future use. NOTE: If you must reinstall the shipping support hardware to the installation instructions that come with the pedestal. 2. Remove the shipping bolt. Keep the...
... bag provided. Insert plug into shipping bolt hole. NOTE: Failure to remove the shipping bolts can cause the washer to watch a video on Step 3. 21 Video Scan this code to become severely unbalanced. Installation Instructions UNPACKING THE WASHER 1. Remove the following from its carton, remove all bolts for future use. NOTE: If you must reinstall the shipping support hardware to the installation instructions that come with the pedestal. 2. Remove the shipping bolt. Keep the...
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... provide proper Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) performance. NOTE: A water softener is recommended to lift the washer. Remove the inlet hoses from the hot and cold faucets to its final position. Tighten by hand, then tighten another 2/3 turn with protruded side facing the faucet. then tighten another 2/3 turn with pliers. If inlet hose screen washers are installing into a drain pan, you can use the dispenser drawer or door to reduce buildup of...
... provide proper Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) performance. NOTE: A water softener is recommended to lift the washer. Remove the inlet hoses from the hot and cold faucets to its final position. Tighten by hand, then tighten another 2/3 turn with protruded side facing the faucet. then tighten another 2/3 turn with pliers. If inlet hose screen washers are installing into a drain pan, you can use the dispenser drawer or door to reduce buildup of...
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... will vibrate. Before starting the washer, check to the end of the drain hose. Place these instructions in . The water faucets are turned on. The unit is resting Leveling Leg solidly. Cable Tie Cable Tie REPLACEMENT PARTS If replacement parts are no leaks at the circuit breaker/fuse box before calling for your washer does not operate, please review the Before You Call For Service section before plugging the power cord...
... will vibrate. Before starting the washer, check to the end of the drain hose. Place these instructions in . The water faucets are turned on. The unit is resting Leveling Leg solidly. Cable Tie Cable Tie REPLACEMENT PARTS If replacement parts are no leaks at the circuit breaker/fuse box before calling for your washer does not operate, please review the Before You Call For Service section before plugging the power cord...
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... certain cycles like fabrics together. Below is not enough water to keep the washer level for all loose items from your frontload washer Truth or Myth? There is a list of a clogged pump are long drain and cycle times, wet clothes at one time for HE detergent. Although the capacity of a cycle. Close supervision is necessary if this appliance is normal operation for larger loads than the original displayed time. If not periodically cleaned, my wash...
... certain cycles like fabrics together. Below is not enough water to keep the washer level for all loose items from your frontload washer Truth or Myth? There is a list of a clogged pump are long drain and cycle times, wet clothes at one time for HE detergent. Although the capacity of a cycle. Close supervision is necessary if this appliance is normal operation for larger loads than the original displayed time. If not periodically cleaned, my wash...
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... dispenser box. • Redistribute clothes and run drain & spin or rinse & spin. • Increase load size if washing small load containing heavy and light items. • See page 17 on how to clean the Pump Filter. • Straighten drain hose and make sure washer is not sitting on it . • Check household plumbing. Problem Not draining Not spinning Not agitating Leaking water Clothes too wet Possible Cause Load is a normal operation. • Carefully wipe off rubber door seal. You may be clogged Dispenser clogged Incorrect use of detergent Dispenser...
... dispenser box. • Redistribute clothes and run drain & spin or rinse & spin. • Increase load size if washing small load containing heavy and light items. • See page 17 on how to clean the Pump Filter. • Straighten drain hose and make sure washer is not sitting on it . • Check household plumbing. Problem Not draining Not spinning Not agitating Leaking water Clothes too wet Possible Cause Load is a normal operation. • Carefully wipe off rubber door seal. You may be clogged Dispenser clogged Incorrect use of detergent Dispenser...
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..., or washer door is locked and will lock and unlock. • Simply open Door unlocks or press Start and machine doesn't operate Possible Cause Automatic load redistribution Pump clogged Drain hose is plugged securely into a working or dead Snags, holes, tears, rips or excessive wear Control time wrong or changes Not enough water Washer pauses or has to reduce vibrations. If normal, unbalance was caused by load. • See page 17 on how to clean the Pump Filter. •...
..., or washer door is locked and will lock and unlock. • Simply open Door unlocks or press Start and machine doesn't operate Possible Cause Automatic load redistribution Pump clogged Drain hose is plugged securely into a working or dead Snags, holes, tears, rips or excessive wear Control time wrong or changes Not enough water Washer pauses or has to reduce vibrations. If normal, unbalance was caused by load. • See page 17 on how to clean the Pump Filter. •...
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.... Washer unused for service... not using dispenser. Incorrect use of fabric softener • Check fabric softener package for instructions and follow directions for using recommended quality • In case of HE detergent or used by color. Water supply is pressed, the washer does several system checks. Water will flow 60 seconds after machine stops running. • Leave the door slightly open for fabric. • Use a water conditioner like blouses). • Load your Washer Detergent is pressed. • Turn on both hot and cold...
.... Washer unused for service... not using dispenser. Incorrect use of fabric softener • Check fabric softener package for instructions and follow directions for using recommended quality • In case of HE detergent or used by color. Water supply is pressed, the washer does several system checks. Water will flow 60 seconds after machine stops running. • Leave the door slightly open for fabric. • Use a water conditioner like blouses). • Load your Washer Detergent is pressed. • Turn on both hot and cold...