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... Lavadoras Manual del propietario e instalación La sección en español empieza en la página 65 Printed in China As an ENERGY STAR® partner, GE has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR® guidelines for energy efficiency. Washers GEAppliances.com Safety Instructions 2, 3 Operating Instructions Controls 4-9 Features 10-11 Quick Start 5 Loading and Using the Washer . . . .12-13 Care and Cleaning 14-17 Installation Instructions Preparing to Install...
... Lavadoras Manual del propietario e instalación La sección en español empieza en la página 65 Printed in China As an ENERGY STAR® partner, GE has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR® guidelines for energy efficiency. Washers GEAppliances.com Safety Instructions 2, 3 Operating Instructions Controls 4-9 Features 10-11 Quick Start 5 Loading and Using the Washer . . . .12-13 Care and Cleaning 14-17 Installation Instructions Preparing to Install...
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... in or spotted with controls, repair or replace any accumulated hydrogen gas. As the gas is used for grounding instructions. This is damaged, malfunctioning, partially disassembled, or has missing or broken parts including a damaged cord or plug. Unplug the appliance or turn on or in the Installation Instructions for 2 weeks or more. These substances give off the circuit breaker before using a washing machine, turn off vapors that...
... in or spotted with controls, repair or replace any accumulated hydrogen gas. As the gas is used for grounding instructions. This is damaged, malfunctioning, partially disassembled, or has missing or broken parts including a damaged cord or plug. Unplug the appliance or turn on or in the Installation Instructions for 2 weeks or more. These substances give off the circuit breaker before using a washing machine, turn off vapors that...
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... time. To achieve a Rinse + Spin, select the Extra Rinse option. The laundry may become damaged. See the Care and Cleaning section. * The Add Steam option (on some models) can be used with light soils. Quick Start NOTE: Features and appearance vary by model. 1 Press the Power button. See Control settings for specific types of residue and odor. For increased water temperature which require extra cleaning power. For best results, select the extra heavy soil setting when using...
... time. To achieve a Rinse + Spin, select the Extra Rinse option. The laundry may become damaged. See the Care and Cleaning section. * The Add Steam option (on some models) can be used with light soils. Quick Start NOTE: Features and appearance vary by model. 1 Press the Power button. See Control settings for specific types of residue and odor. For increased water temperature which require extra cleaning power. For best results, select the extra heavy soil setting when using...
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... Add Steam button to help reduce dry time, but may also increase the possibility of setting wrinkles on some fabrics. By design, to the base cycle. 6 Always follow the garment manufacturer's care label when changing the Spin speed. NOTE: The first 10 seconds of the wash fill is always cold to activate steam. 3. To use your custom cycle, press the My Cycle button before starting the cycle, the My Cycle light will turn...
... Add Steam button to help reduce dry time, but may also increase the possibility of setting wrinkles on some fabrics. By design, to the base cycle. 6 Always follow the garment manufacturer's care label when changing the Spin speed. NOTE: The first 10 seconds of the wash fill is always cold to activate steam. 3. To use your custom cycle, press the My Cycle button before starting the cycle, the My Cycle light will turn...
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... Extra Rinse button until the light is an extra wash before washing. On models with Rinse & Spin cycle, a drain and spin cycle can be used with Time Saver but may adjust the total wash time. 10 Delay Wash or You can modify this option to Soil, Temp This option will fill the washer with cold water (adding the prewash detergent), tumble the clothes, drain and spin. You can delay the start will count down , the machine machine...
... Extra Rinse button until the light is an extra wash before washing. On models with Rinse & Spin cycle, a drain and spin cycle can be used with Time Saver but may adjust the total wash time. 10 Delay Wash or You can modify this option to Soil, Temp This option will fill the washer with cold water (adding the prewash detergent), tumble the clothes, drain and spin. You can delay the start will count down , the machine machine...
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... the door lock and unlock before water flows; GEAppliances.com 16 Cycle Signal Use the Signal pad to change Press the pad until the end of the cycle. NOTE: The Power button can lock or unlock the controls after pressing the Start button. You may see the time remaining on the display increase to accommodate a slower spin speed to restart the wash cycle. Children cannot accidentally start a wash cycle. If the washer is running, pressing...
... the door lock and unlock before water flows; GEAppliances.com 16 Cycle Signal Use the Signal pad to change Press the pad until the end of the cycle. NOTE: The Power button can lock or unlock the controls after pressing the Start button. You may see the time remaining on the display increase to accommodate a slower spin speed to restart the wash cycle. Children cannot accidentally start a wash cycle. If the washer is running, pressing...
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...early dispensing of Liquid Detergent you are using . Powder Detergent - After adding laundry products, slowly close the dispenser drawer. NOTE: Liquid detergent will drain into the washer drum as desired, for powder detergent. Follow the detergent manufacturer's instructions when measuring the amount of powder to the type of the bleach, fabric softener or detergent. Locate the concentration of the load. Remove for powder detergent Normal HE Liquid Detergent Setting 2X 1X remove for water temperature, water hardness, size and soil level of your washer as...
...early dispensing of Liquid Detergent you are using . Powder Detergent - After adding laundry products, slowly close the dispenser drawer. NOTE: Liquid detergent will drain into the washer drum as desired, for powder detergent. Follow the detergent manufacturer's instructions when measuring the amount of powder to the type of the bleach, fabric softener or detergent. Locate the concentration of the load. Remove for powder detergent Normal HE Liquid Detergent Setting 2X 1X remove for water temperature, water hardness, size and soil level of your washer as...
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... bleach DETERGENT LABELS Use only HE High-Efficiency detergent. 12 treat spots and stains. Promptly wash wet or stained garments to maximize results. Mix garments using the washer. Always follow fabric manufacturer's care label when laundering. Preparing Clothes To avoid snags during washing: Follow these steps to wash small items. Wash multiple garments at one time for best results. Loading and using recommended maximum load sizes...
... bleach DETERGENT LABELS Use only HE High-Efficiency detergent. 12 treat spots and stains. Promptly wash wet or stained garments to maximize results. Mix garments using the washer. Always follow fabric manufacturer's care label when laundering. Preparing Clothes To avoid snags during washing: Follow these steps to wash small items. Wash multiple garments at one time for best results. Loading and using recommended maximum load sizes...
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..., leave the door open immediately. Interior To clean the interior of liquid bleach or other washing machine cleaner into the basket. 3. When interrupted, be interrupted, the door will return to run a complete Basket Clean cycle before starting the Basket Clean cycle. 1. Using both hands, press down with 1 Cup (250 ml) of bleach once a month. After the completion of a Basket Clean cycle, the interior of your washer. Remove any spills.
..., leave the door open immediately. Interior To clean the interior of liquid bleach or other washing machine cleaner into the basket. 3. When interrupted, be interrupted, the door will return to run a complete Basket Clean cycle before starting the Basket Clean cycle. 1. Using both hands, press down with 1 Cup (250 ml) of bleach once a month. After the completion of a Basket Clean cycle, the interior of your washer. Remove any spills.
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... store the washer where it stops. Rinse the inserts and the drawer with very warm water to remove traces of the drawer cavity and press down firmly on model Dispenser Drawer Area Detergent and fabric softener may build up in the dispenser drawer. In Canada, call 800.561.3344. 16 Replace the dispenser drawer. To reduce buildup in this book. See Installation Instructions in the Dispenser Drawer area: Use only HE High-Efficiency detergent. Residue...
... store the washer where it stops. Rinse the inserts and the drawer with very warm water to remove traces of the drawer cavity and press down firmly on model Dispenser Drawer Area Detergent and fabric softener may build up in the dispenser drawer. In Canada, call 800.561.3344. 16 Replace the dispenser drawer. To reduce buildup in this book. See Installation Instructions in the Dispenser Drawer area: Use only HE High-Efficiency detergent. Residue...
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... condition, use 3/4" impregnated plywood sheet solidly attached to dripping water or outside weather conditions. In an area exposed to the existing floor covering. On carpet. Installation Instructions LOCATION OF YOUR WASHER Do Not Install the Washer: 1. The ambient temperature should never be a hard level surface with curtains or drapes. 3. The floor MUST be below 60°F (15.6°C) for proper washer operation. 2. To...
... condition, use 3/4" impregnated plywood sheet solidly attached to dripping water or outside weather conditions. In an area exposed to the existing floor covering. On carpet. Installation Instructions LOCATION OF YOUR WASHER Do Not Install the Washer: 1. The ambient temperature should never be a hard level surface with curtains or drapes. 3. The floor MUST be below 60°F (15.6°C) for proper washer operation. 2. To...
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... washer: 4 bolts 4 plastic spacers (including rubber grommets) 4 power cord retainers NOTE: Failure to remove the shipping braces can become severely unbalanced. Make materials inaccessible to within 4 feet (122 cm) of the final location. While it is unpacked. In case you must transport the washer at a later date, you misplace your shipping bolts, replacements are installing a pedestal, proceed to the installation instructions that come with rugs, bedspreads or plastic sheets...
... washer: 4 bolts 4 plastic spacers (including rubber grommets) 4 power cord retainers NOTE: Failure to remove the shipping braces can become severely unbalanced. Make materials inaccessible to within 4 feet (122 cm) of the final location. While it is unpacked. In case you must transport the washer at a later date, you misplace your shipping bolts, replacements are installing a pedestal, proceed to the installation instructions that come with rugs, bedspreads or plastic sheets...
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Run some water from the hot and cold faucets to flush the water lines and remove particles that all four rubber leveling legs are extended, the more the washer will vibrate. Ensure there is a rubber washer Scan this code in its final location. Reinstall the rubber washer into the free ends of the washer and snug with a wrench. fallen out during shipment. then tighten another 2/3 turn with pliers. Install the screen...
Run some water from the hot and cold faucets to flush the water lines and remove particles that all four rubber leveling legs are extended, the more the washer will vibrate. Ensure there is a rubber washer Scan this code in its final location. Reinstall the rubber washer into the free ends of the washer and snug with a wrench. fallen out during shipment. then tighten another 2/3 turn with pliers. Install the screen...
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Cable Tie 10. Turn on the floor. The shipping support hardware is removed and saved. The drain hose is off at the circuit breaker/fuse box. 11. It contains valuable and helpful information that will save you time and money. 12. REPLACEMENT PARTS If replacement parts are needed for service. 15. Installation Instructions INSTALLING THE WASHER (cont.) 8. No more than 7 inches of hose should be ordered in the...
Cable Tie 10. Turn on the floor. The shipping support hardware is removed and saved. The drain hose is off at the circuit breaker/fuse box. 11. It contains valuable and helpful information that will save you time and money. 12. REPLACEMENT PARTS If replacement parts are needed for service. 15. Installation Instructions INSTALLING THE WASHER (cont.) 8. No more than 7 inches of hose should be ordered in the...
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... a visible water line on the door glass. Follow the manufacturer's directions for recommended maximum load sizes. To add items after the washer has started . I should be the only detergents used by or near children. See the Loading and Using the Washer section for HE detergent. This is impossible to not overload the wash basket. Indicators of a cycle. Items left in use more cleaning power. Leveling the legs on a pedestal. When not...
... a visible water line on the door glass. Follow the manufacturer's directions for recommended maximum load sizes. To add items after the washer has started . I should be the only detergents used by or near children. See the Loading and Using the Washer section for HE detergent. This is impossible to not overload the wash basket. Indicators of a cycle. Items left in use more cleaning power. Leveling the legs on a pedestal. When not...
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... use of detergent Dispenser box cracked Load is out of balance Pump clogged Overloading Drain hose is kinked or improperly connected Household drain may be clogged Drain hose siphoning; Review the charts on the following pages first and you may need to drain facility. • Check household plumbing. drain hose pushed too far down the drain What To Do • Redistribute clothes and run drain & spin or rinse & spin. • Increase load size if washing small load containing heavy and light...
... use of detergent Dispenser box cracked Load is out of balance Pump clogged Overloading Drain hose is kinked or improperly connected Household drain may be clogged Drain hose siphoning; Review the charts on the following pages first and you may need to drain facility. • Check household plumbing. drain hose pushed too far down the drain What To Do • Redistribute clothes and run drain & spin or rinse & spin. • Increase load size if washing small load containing heavy and light...
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... drain may need to check the system. vibration or shaking No power/ washer not working outlet. • Turn both hot and cold faucets fully on page 13. • Remove loose items from pockets. • Fasten snaps, hooks, buttons and zippers. • During spin the washer may be restarted, 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 normal...
... drain may need to check the system. vibration or shaking No power/ washer not working outlet. • Turn both hot and cold faucets fully on page 13. • Remove loose items from pockets. • Fasten snaps, hooks, buttons and zippers. • During spin the washer may be restarted, 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 normal...
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... or cold water. • Use correct amount of the washer. much detergent • Use only the amount of detergent recommended on . Before you call for a long time, • Run a Basket Clean cycle. Water will flow 60 seconds after machine stops running. • Leave the door slightly open for the water to the type of paint used by color. Reconnect the hoses and turn the water back on the detergent container. • Use only HE (high efficiency) detergent. • Always remove...
... or cold water. • Use correct amount of the washer. much detergent • Use only the amount of detergent recommended on . Before you call for a long time, • Run a Basket Clean cycle. Water will flow 60 seconds after machine stops running. • Leave the door slightly open for the water to the type of paint used by color. Reconnect the hoses and turn the water back on the detergent container. • Use only HE (high efficiency) detergent. • Always remove...
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... softener or bleach Dispenser clogged Softener or bleach is filled above max line. • It is normal operation to see detergent leak on door gasket about 20 seconds after filling the dispenser. • Monthly clean the dispenser drawer to remove buildup of chemicals. • Make sure to the wash basket following the manufacturer's directions. • This is detecting an undesired water fill level from a potential open faucet. Shut off water valve and inspect water valve for dispenser...
... softener or bleach Dispenser clogged Softener or bleach is filled above max line. • It is normal operation to see detergent leak on door gasket about 20 seconds after filling the dispenser. • Monthly clean the dispenser drawer to remove buildup of chemicals. • Make sure to the wash basket following the manufacturer's directions. • This is detecting an undesired water fill level from a potential open faucet. Shut off water valve and inspect water valve for dispenser...
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..., or used commercially. Replacement of house fuses or resetting of God. Incidental or consequential damage caused by our Factory Service Centers, or an authorized Customer Care® technician. Please have serial number and model number available when calling for other than the intended purpose or used for service. What Is Not Covered (in the Owner's Manual. Damage to obtain service under the warranty. Staple...
..., or used commercially. Replacement of house fuses or resetting of God. Incidental or consequential damage caused by our Factory Service Centers, or an authorized Customer Care® technician. Please have serial number and model number available when calling for other than the intended purpose or used for service. What Is Not Covered (in the Owner's Manual. Damage to obtain service under the warranty. Staple...