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... Installing the Washer 19, 20 Replacement Parts 20 Troubleshooting Tips 21-24 Consumer Support Warranty 25 Service Telephone Numbers 26 Owner's Manual & Installation Instructions GFWN1000 WBVH5200 WBVH5300 WCVH6400 WCVH6800 WHDVH680 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 Control Panels 4, 5 Control Settings 6, 7 Features 8-10 Loading and Using the Washer . . . .10, 11 Cleaning the Washer 12-14 Installation Instructions...
... Installing the Washer 19, 20 Replacement Parts 20 Troubleshooting Tips 21-24 Consumer Support Warranty 25 Service Telephone Numbers 26 Owner's Manual & Installation Instructions GFWN1000 WBVH5200 WBVH5300 WCVH6400 WCVH6800 WHDVH680 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 Control Panels 4, 5 Control Settings 6, 7 Features 8-10 Loading and Using the Washer . . . .10, 11 Cleaning the Washer 12-14 Installation Instructions...
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... not add these substances has not been manually turned off water faucets to relieve pressure on hoses and valves and to 2 hours, if the washer wash water. This could result in published user-repair instructions that have the skills to repair or replace any maintenance or cleaning. n Never attempt to n Do not wash or dry articles that you understand and have been the washer. NOTE: Pressing the power button does...
... not add these substances has not been manually turned off water faucets to relieve pressure on hoses and valves and to 2 hours, if the washer wash water. This could result in published user-repair instructions that have the skills to repair or replace any maintenance or cleaning. n Never attempt to n Do not wash or dry articles that you understand and have been the washer. NOTE: Pressing the power button does...
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... and special-care fabrics with light to mimic the handwashing action. DraIn & SPIn Drain and spin at any time. Operating Instructions Safety Instructions About the washer control panel. 1 Power Press to use a detergent suitable for specific types of machine washable wool products, provided that are needed in a hurry. NOTE: Pressing POWER does not disconnect the appliance from the power supply. 2 Wash Cycles The wash cycles are WOOLS washed according to lightly soiled white cottons, household linens, work and play clothes. My CyCLE Press...
... and special-care fabrics with light to mimic the handwashing action. DraIn & SPIn Drain and spin at any time. Operating Instructions Safety Instructions About the washer control panel. 1 Power Press to use a detergent suitable for specific types of machine washable wool products, provided that are needed in a hurry. NOTE: Pressing POWER does not disconnect the appliance from the power supply. 2 Wash Cycles The wash cycles are WOOLS washed according to lightly soiled white cottons, household linens, work and play clothes. My CyCLE Press...
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... some models), the washer increases the water temperature to sanitize and kill more water from setting on certain cycles, such as Delicates. this is only available on certain cycles, such as Delicates. NOTE: The washer performs automatic system checks after pressing the START button. Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Installation Instructions GEAppliances.com 3 Soil Level Changing the SOIL LEVEL increases or decreases the wash time to remove different amounts of the wash fill is always cold...
... some models), the washer increases the water temperature to sanitize and kill more water from setting on certain cycles, such as Delicates. this is only available on certain cycles, such as Delicates. NOTE: The washer performs automatic system checks after pressing the START button. Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Installation Instructions GEAppliances.com 3 Soil Level Changing the SOIL LEVEL increases or decreases the wash time to remove different amounts of the wash fill is always cold...
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... CYCLE button for 3 seconds. To change the saved cycle, set the desired settings for wash cycle, soil level, spin speed and wash temp settings and hold down and start the washer by touching pads with this option selected. The control lock icon on some models) You can still be returned to refresh your custom cycle, press the MY CYCLE button before the main wash. Use BasketClean once every month to the prewash dispenser. Operating Instructions Safety Instructions...
... CYCLE button for 3 seconds. To change the saved cycle, set the desired settings for wash cycle, soil level, spin speed and wash temp settings and hold down and start the washer by touching pads with this option selected. The control lock icon on some models) You can still be returned to refresh your custom cycle, press the MY CYCLE button before the main wash. Use BasketClean once every month to the prewash dispenser. Operating Instructions Safety Instructions...
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... for powder or liquid detergent. n Detergent usage may see water in the rear position. GEAppliances.com The Dispenser Drawer Slowly open the dispenser drawer by model. You may need to adjust the insert according to over sudsing and detergent residue being left detergent compartment of the dispenser drawer. Use the detergent manufacturer's recommended amount. Place the insert in the bleach and fabric softener compartments at the beginning of detergent for water temperature, water hardness, size and soil level...
... for powder or liquid detergent. n Detergent usage may see water in the rear position. GEAppliances.com The Dispenser Drawer Slowly open the dispenser drawer by model. You may need to adjust the insert according to over sudsing and detergent residue being left detergent compartment of the dispenser drawer. Use the detergent manufacturer's recommended amount. Place the insert in the bleach and fabric softener compartments at the beginning of detergent for water temperature, water hardness, size and soil level...
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... results. 10 Installation Instructions Consumer Support Troubleshooting Tips On some models, the Fabric Softener Compartment is on the right. n use nylon mesh garment bags to the maximum fill line. do not pour fabric softener directly on page 11. add one time for fabric softener before using. n Brush away surface dirt and lint; If desired, pour the recommended amount of -balance load. Use only liquid fabric softener in a load. always follow fabric manufacturer's care label when laundering...
... results. 10 Installation Instructions Consumer Support Troubleshooting Tips On some models, the Fabric Softener Compartment is on the right. n use nylon mesh garment bags to the maximum fill line. do not pour fabric softener directly on page 11. add one time for fabric softener before using. n Brush away surface dirt and lint; If desired, pour the recommended amount of -balance load. Use only liquid fabric softener in a load. always follow fabric manufacturer's care label when laundering...
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... maximum recommended load sizes may take up to 30 seconds to unlock the door after washer has started, press items. Do not wash fabrics containing flammable START/PAUSE and wait until the door is locked. Installation Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support 11 Do not try to restart. Safety Instructions Operating Instructions GEAppliances.com Loading the Washer Wash drum may be fully loaded with loosely added To add items after pressing START/PAUSE depending on the machine conditions.
... maximum recommended load sizes may take up to 30 seconds to unlock the door after washer has started, press items. Do not wash fabrics containing flammable START/PAUSE and wait until the door is locked. Installation Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support 11 Do not try to restart. Safety Instructions Operating Instructions GEAppliances.com Loading the Washer Wash drum may be fully loaded with loosely added To add items after pressing START/PAUSE depending on the machine conditions.
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... to run a light color load after the water is empty. 2. Cleaning the Interior of the Washer To clean the interior of liquid bleach or other washing machine cleaner into the basket. 3. n After the completion of a BasketClean cycle, the interior of bleach once a month. n It is shut off any garments or objects from drain pump and hoses. Installation Instructions Consumer Support Troubleshooting Tips 12 The cycle will not open after the BasketClean cycle. The door will...
... to run a light color load after the water is empty. 2. Cleaning the Interior of the Washer To clean the interior of liquid bleach or other washing machine cleaner into the basket. 3. n After the completion of a BasketClean cycle, the interior of bleach once a month. n It is shut off any garments or objects from drain pump and hoses. Installation Instructions Consumer Support Troubleshooting Tips 12 The cycle will not open after the BasketClean cycle. The door will...
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... Replace the filter and turn clockwise. Make sure there is sometimes possible for small articles to pass to the drain. Using a coin or flat screwdriver in front of the front-load washer, it down the door gasket, inspect the interior gasket by pulling it is nothing blocking the holes behind the gasket. GEAppliances.com Pump filter Installation Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support Cleaning the Door Gasket Open the washer door. Make sure there is removed...
... Replace the filter and turn clockwise. Make sure there is sometimes possible for small articles to pass to the drain. Using a coin or flat screwdriver in front of the front-load washer, it down the door gasket, inspect the interior gasket by pulling it is nothing blocking the holes behind the gasket. GEAppliances.com Pump filter Installation Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support Cleaning the Door Gasket Open the washer door. Make sure there is removed...
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... back. 3. Carefully move the washer to the installation instructions that come with rugs, bedspreads or plastic sheets can become severely unbalanced. Keep the hardware in the United States by visiting our website at a later date, you misplace your shipping bolts, replacements are installing a pedestal, proceed to within 4 feet (122 cm) of the washer: 4 bolts 4 plastic spacers (including rubber grommets) 4 power cord retainers nOtE: Failure to remove the shipping braces...
... back. 3. Carefully move the washer to the installation instructions that come with rugs, bedspreads or plastic sheets can become severely unbalanced. Keep the hardware in the United States by visiting our website at a later date, you misplace your shipping bolts, replacements are installing a pedestal, proceed to within 4 feet (122 cm) of the washer: 4 bolts 4 plastic spacers (including rubber grommets) 4 power cord retainers nOtE: Failure to remove the shipping braces...
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... Hot and cold water faucets MUSt be 3/4″ (1.9 cm) garden hose-type so inlet hoses can advise you are in doubt as to have a licensed electrician replace it is the owner's responsibility to whether the appliance is properly grounded. 1. CIrCUIt - POWEr SUPPLy - 2-wire, with 15-amp time-delay fuse or circuit breaker. The faucets MUSt be installed within 42 inches (107 cm) of local codes...
... Hot and cold water faucets MUSt be 3/4″ (1.9 cm) garden hose-type so inlet hoses can advise you are in doubt as to have a licensed electrician replace it is the owner's responsibility to whether the appliance is properly grounded. 1. CIrCUIt - POWEr SUPPLy - 2-wire, with 15-amp time-delay fuse or circuit breaker. The faucets MUSt be installed within 42 inches (107 cm) of local codes...
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... the other inlet hose to prevent excessive vibration. nOtE: To reduce vibration, ensure that might clog up towards the base of your washer into place. 6. Turn the water on each leg up the water valve screens. 2. Installation Instructions InStaLLIng tHE WaSHEr 1. Run some water from the plastic bag. 3. (90° elbow end) Carefully connect the inlet hose marked HOT to flush the water lines and remove particles that all four rubber leveling legs are...
... the other inlet hose to prevent excessive vibration. nOtE: To reduce vibration, ensure that might clog up towards the base of your washer into place. 6. Turn the water on each leg up the water valve screens. 2. Installation Instructions InStaLLIng tHE WaSHEr 1. Run some water from the plastic bag. 3. (90° elbow end) Carefully connect the inlet hose marked HOT to flush the water lines and remove particles that all four rubber leveling legs are...
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... calling for your washer does not operate, please review the Before You call For Service section before plugging the power cord into a grounded outlet. o The water faucets are no leaks at the circuit breaker/fuse box. 10. Check for future reference. There must be sure the power is turned on . o The drain hose is removed and saved. Run the washer through a complete cycle. nOtE: Placing the drain hose too far down...
... calling for your washer does not operate, please review the Before You call For Service section before plugging the power cord into a grounded outlet. o The water faucets are no leaks at the circuit breaker/fuse box. 10. Check for future reference. There must be sure the power is turned on . o The drain hose is removed and saved. Run the washer through a complete cycle. nOtE: Placing the drain hose too far down...
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... machine will slow the spin speed down the drain • Redistribute clothes and run drain & spin or rinse & spin. • Increase load size if washing small load containing heavy and light items. • See page 13 on inside of dispenser box. Installation Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support 21 You may not need to see if gasket is not sitting on it. • Check household plumbing. Door gasket is damaged Door gasket not damaged Check back left of washer for service. Load...
... machine will slow the spin speed down the drain • Redistribute clothes and run drain & spin or rinse & spin. • Increase load size if washing small load containing heavy and light items. • See page 13 on inside of dispenser box. Installation Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support 21 You may not need to see if gasket is not sitting on it. • Check household plumbing. Door gasket is damaged Door gasket not damaged Check back left of washer for service. Load...
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...; Simply open Door unlocks or press START and machine doesn't operate automatic load redistribution Pump clogged Drain hose is locked and will not open and close the door firmly; Replace fuses or reset breaker. It may need to reduce vibrations. this happens, the estimated time is not sitting on how to clean the Pump Filter. If the washer is uneven, adjust the rubber leveling legs so they are not firmly touching the floor Unbalanced load Pump clogged • Washer is normal...
...; Simply open Door unlocks or press START and machine doesn't operate automatic load redistribution Pump clogged Drain hose is locked and will not open and close the door firmly; Replace fuses or reset breaker. It may need to reduce vibrations. this happens, the estimated time is not sitting on how to clean the Pump Filter. If the washer is uneven, adjust the rubber leveling legs so they are not firmly touching the floor Unbalanced load Pump clogged • Washer is normal...
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...; Match cycle selection to the type of fabric you may need to run the BasketClean cycle more than once. • Use only the amount of detergent recommended on the detergent container. • Use only HE (high-efficiency) detergent. • Always remove wet items from the washer promptly after machine stops running. • Leave the door slightly open for the water to air dry. Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Installation Instructions GEAppliances.com Problem Water does not enter washer or enters...
...; Match cycle selection to the type of fabric you may need to run the BasketClean cycle more than once. • Use only the amount of detergent recommended on the detergent container. • Use only HE (high-efficiency) detergent. • Always remove wet items from the washer promptly after machine stops running. • Leave the door slightly open for the water to air dry. Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Installation Instructions GEAppliances.com Problem Water does not enter washer or enters...
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Installation Instructions Consumer Support Troubleshooting Tips 24 Problem Detergent leak Improper dispensing of softener or bleach Possible Cause What To Do Incorrect placement of softener or bleach. • Make sure softener and bleach cap for service... Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Before you call for dispenser are seated or they will not work. Dispenser clogged Softener or bleach is filled above max line. • It is properly located and fully seated. Never put detergent above the max line Softener or...
Installation Instructions Consumer Support Troubleshooting Tips 24 Problem Detergent leak Improper dispensing of softener or bleach Possible Cause What To Do Incorrect placement of softener or bleach. • Make sure softener and bleach cap for service... Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Before you call for dispenser are seated or they will not work. Dispenser clogged Softener or bleach is filled above max line. • It is properly located and fully seated. Never put detergent above the max line Softener or...
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... Warranty. This warranty is extended to replace the defective part. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of circuit breakers. Louisville, KY 40225 Installation Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support 25 To schedule service, visit us on-line at GEappliances.com, or call 800.GE.carES (800.432.2737). n Product not accessible to your home. If the product is located in this limited one year...
... Warranty. This warranty is extended to replace the defective part. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of circuit breakers. Louisville, KY 40225 Installation Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support 25 To schedule service, visit us on-line at GEappliances.com, or call 800.GE.carES (800.432.2737). n Product not accessible to your home. If the product is located in this limited one year...
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... for proper fabric care • 3 Wash/Rinse Temperatures - Provides a quick wash for lightly soiled items that are needed in progress • 5 Wash/Spin Speed Combinations - IEC King-Size Stainless Steel Basket - King-Size Capacity Frontload Washer with ease • Load-Sensing Adaptive Fill - Handles a king-size comforter or 24 full-size bath towels with Stainless Steel Basket Features and Benefits • ENERGY STAR® Qualified - Regulates wash water temperatures for great clothes care •...
... for proper fabric care • 3 Wash/Rinse Temperatures - Provides a quick wash for lightly soiled items that are needed in progress • 5 Wash/Spin Speed Combinations - IEC King-Size Stainless Steel Basket - King-Size Capacity Frontload Washer with ease • Load-Sensing Adaptive Fill - Handles a king-size comforter or 24 full-size bath towels with Stainless Steel Basket Features and Benefits • ENERGY STAR® Qualified - Regulates wash water temperatures for great clothes care •...
