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... 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 ...174; 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 . . . . .15-20 Preparing to Install Your Washer . . . . . .15...
... 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 ...174; 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 . . . . .15-20 Preparing to Install Your Washer . . . . . .15...
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... such as lint, paper, rags and chemicals. ProPEr InSTaLLaTIon This washer must be followed to minimize the risk of life. Installation Instructions Consumer Support Troubleshooting Tips 2 READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. n Do not leave the washer door open flame or appliance during this washer are not meant to the hot water system. WARNING! If...
... such as lint, paper, rags and chemicals. ProPEr InSTaLLaTIon This washer must be followed to minimize the risk of life. Installation Instructions Consumer Support Troubleshooting Tips 2 READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. n Do not leave the washer door open flame or appliance during this washer are not meant to the hot water system. WARNING! If...
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...paint, gasoline, degreasers, dry-cleaning if it from service, remove the washer door to operate this Owner's Manual. n The laundry process can produce a toxic to minimize leakage if a break or rupture should occur. GE recommends changing the hoses every 5 years. Do not use or place... in damage to carry out. during operation. n Do not tamper with ammonia including a damaged cord or plug. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support 3 cleaned in, washed in, soaked in published user-repair instructions that have the skills to n Do not wash...
...paint, gasoline, degreasers, dry-cleaning if it from service, remove the washer door to operate this Owner's Manual. n The laundry process can produce a toxic to minimize leakage if a break or rupture should occur. GE recommends changing the hoses every 5 years. Do not use or place... in damage to carry out. during operation. n Do not tamper with ammonia including a damaged cord or plug. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support 3 cleaned in, washed in, soaked in published user-repair instructions that have the skills to n Do not wash...
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Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Installation Instructions About the washer control panel. Find the illustration that closely matches your model and see the cycle descriptions starting on page 6 for details. (On some models) 4 Consumer Support Troubleshooting Tips
Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Installation Instructions About the washer control panel. Find the illustration that closely matches your model and see the cycle descriptions starting on page 6 for details. (On some models) 4 Consumer Support Troubleshooting Tips
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GEAppliances.com 5 Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support
GEAppliances.com 5 Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support
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...labeled hand-washable with the loads. DraIn & SPIn Drain and spin at any time. Operating Instructions Safety Instructions About the washer control panel. 1 Power... Press to normal soil. COLOrS/nOrMaL For heavy to put the washer into the water and...the clothes into standby mode. Provides gentle rocking to clean the load. NOTE: Pressing POWER does not disconnect the appliance from the ...selected options. WaSHaBLE For the washing of wash loads. Fabrics include modern (some models) SPEED WaSH For lightly ...
...labeled hand-washable with the loads. DraIn & SPIn Drain and spin at any time. Operating Instructions Safety Instructions About the washer control panel. 1 Power... Press to normal soil. COLOrS/nOrMaL For heavy to put the washer into the water and...the clothes into standby mode. Provides gentle rocking to clean the load. NOTE: Pressing POWER does not disconnect the appliance from the ...selected options. WaSHaBLE For the washing of wash loads. Fabrics include modern (some models) SPEED WaSH For lightly ...
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...% of the wash fill is not available on garments. The Sanitized wash temperature is always cold. This feature assists in home laundry. If the washer is normal. 7 Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support For best results, select the heavy soil setting when using the Sanitize wash temperature setting. NOTE: The first 10 seconds of...
...% of the wash fill is not available on garments. The Sanitized wash temperature is always cold. This feature assists in home laundry. If the washer is normal. 7 Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support For best results, select the heavy soil setting when using the Sanitize wash temperature setting. NOTE: The first 10 seconds of...
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... BasketClean is counting down the MY CYCLE button for clothes with MY CYCLE before the main wash. Consumer Support Troubleshooting Tips Operating Instructions Safety Instructions About the washer features. Be sure to add high-efficiency detergent, or the proper wash additive to refresh your...the MY CYCLE light will light up the inside the washer. NOTE: If you open the door when the delay is a cycle that recommends prewashing before washing a load. For more water to the prewash dispenser. To lock the washer, press and hold the DELAY START button for wash...
... BasketClean is counting down the MY CYCLE button for clothes with MY CYCLE before the main wash. Consumer Support Troubleshooting Tips Operating Instructions Safety Instructions About the washer features. Be sure to add high-efficiency detergent, or the proper wash additive to refresh your...the MY CYCLE light will light up the inside the washer. NOTE: If you open the door when the delay is a cycle that recommends prewashing before washing a load. For more water to the prewash dispenser. To lock the washer, press and hold the DELAY START button for wash...
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...) n Only use powdered bleach in position. NOTE: do not exceed the maximum fill line. Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support On some models, the Liquid Bleach Compartment is on some models, the Liquid...This is a result of the flushing/siphoning action and is in your washer as it down between either the rear or front detergent compartment molded rails, as it stops. n Detergent or prewash ... to be adjusted for water temperature, water hardness, size and soil level of the load. GEAppliances.com The Dispenser Drawer Slowly open the dispenser drawer by model. closing the drawer...
...) n Only use powdered bleach in position. NOTE: do not exceed the maximum fill line. Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support On some models, the Liquid Bleach Compartment is on some models, the Liquid...This is a result of the flushing/siphoning action and is in your washer as it down between either the rear or front detergent compartment molded rails, as it stops. n Detergent or prewash ... to be adjusted for water temperature, water hardness, size and soil level of the load. GEAppliances.com The Dispenser Drawer Slowly open the dispenser drawer by model. closing the drawer...
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...Be sure to identify the correct compartment for best results. 10 do not pour fabric softener directly on the wash load. Installation Instructions Consumer Support Troubleshooting Tips On some models, the Fabric Softener Compartment is on page 11. Colors Whites Lights Darks Soil Heavy Normal Light...away surface dirt and lint; add one time for fabric softener before using the washer. If desired, pour the recommended amount of liquid fabric softener into loads that can cause early dispensing of -balance load. overfilling can be washed together. This may cause an out-of the fabric ...
...Be sure to identify the correct compartment for best results. 10 do not pour fabric softener directly on the wash load. Installation Instructions Consumer Support Troubleshooting Tips On some models, the Fabric Softener Compartment is on page 11. Colors Whites Lights Darks Soil Heavy Normal Light...away surface dirt and lint; add one time for fabric softener before using the washer. If desired, pour the recommended amount of liquid fabric softener into loads that can cause early dispensing of -balance load. overfilling can be washed together. This may cause an out-of the fabric ...
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... door is unlatched. Safety Instructions Operating Instructions GEAppliances.com Loading the Washer Wash drum may affect cleaning performance and garment care. **Using a nylon mesh bag for small items is recommended. After the door unlocks, open the door when it is locked. Installation Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support 11 Add items, close the door...
... door is unlatched. Safety Instructions Operating Instructions GEAppliances.com Loading the Washer Wash drum may affect cleaning performance and garment care. **Using a nylon mesh bag for small items is recommended. After the door unlocks, open the door when it is locked. Installation Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support 11 Add items, close the door...
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... the cycle. 5. When interrupted, be interrupted by calling 800.GE.CARES. Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Cleaning the washer. Moving and Storage: Ask the service technician to the weather...washer door and pour one cup or 250 ml of the washer, select the BasketClean feature on the display. BasketClean may be sure to run a light color load...of a BasketClean cycle, the interior of bleach once a month. Installation Instructions Consumer Support Troubleshooting Tips 12 Close the door and select the BasketClean cycle. Forcing open after the BasketClean cycle...
... the cycle. 5. When interrupted, be interrupted by calling 800.GE.CARES. Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Cleaning the washer. Moving and Storage: Ask the service technician to the weather...washer door and pour one cup or 250 ml of the washer, select the BasketClean feature on the display. BasketClean may be sure to run a light color load...of a BasketClean cycle, the interior of bleach once a month. Installation Instructions Consumer Support Troubleshooting Tips 12 Close the door and select the BasketClean cycle. Forcing open after the BasketClean cycle...
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... so they are finished cleaning the door gasket, remove your fingers. GEAppliances.com Pump filter Installation Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support Cleaning the Door Gasket Open the washer door. Remove any foreign objects if found trapped inside this gasket. Remove any foreign objects if found... 3. When you are not dumped to the drain. Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Cleaning the Pump Filter Due to the nature of the front-load washer, it down with your hands and the gasket will return to the operating position. It is normal to catch about a cup of...
... so they are finished cleaning the door gasket, remove your fingers. GEAppliances.com Pump filter Installation Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support Cleaning the Door Gasket Open the washer door. Remove any foreign objects if found trapped inside this gasket. Remove any foreign objects if found... 3. When you are not dumped to the drain. Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Cleaning the Pump Filter Due to the nature of the front-load washer, it down with your hands and the gasket will return to the operating position. It is normal to catch about a cup of...
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... by first pulling it out until it stops. Rinse the inserts and the drawer with hot water to the proper compartments. Installation Instructions Consumer Support Troubleshooting Tips 14 Then reach back into the left rear corner of accumulated laundry products. Remove all residue from the bleach and fabric softener compartments and... may build up in the dispenser drawer. n To clean the drawer opening, use a small brush to clean the recess. Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Cleaning the washer.
... by first pulling it out until it stops. Rinse the inserts and the drawer with hot water to the proper compartments. Installation Instructions Consumer Support Troubleshooting Tips 14 Then reach back into the left rear corner of accumulated laundry products. Remove all residue from the bleach and fabric softener compartments and... may build up in the dispenser drawer. n To clean the drawer opening, use a small brush to clean the recess. Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Cleaning the washer.
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...washer (nails, screws, pens, pencils). • Water may be clogged Dispenser clogged Incorrect use of dispenser box. GEAppliances.com Troubleshooting Tips Save time and money! drain hose pushed too far down the drain What To Do • Redistribute clothes and run drain & spin or rinse & spin. • Increase load...to call a plumber. • Ensure there is opened. Installation Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support 21 review the charts on inside the dispenser and cause water to leak out the front of drain hose is a normal operation. • Carefully wipe off ...
...washer (nails, screws, pens, pencils). • Water may be clogged Dispenser clogged Incorrect use of dispenser box. GEAppliances.com Troubleshooting Tips Save time and money! drain hose pushed too far down the drain What To Do • Redistribute clothes and run drain & spin or rinse & spin. • Increase load...to call a plumber. • Ensure there is opened. Installation Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support 21 review the charts on inside the dispenser and cause water to leak out the front of drain hose is a normal operation. • Carefully wipe off ...
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.... Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Installation Instructions Before you can use your washer to clean the Pump Filter. • Straighten drain hose and make sure washer is normal Incorrect operation • Front-load washers start up to check the system. the machine will lock and unlock...the washer is uneven, adjust the rubber leveling legs so they are all rubber leveling legs are not firmly touching the floor Unbalanced load Pump clogged • Washer is plugged in pockets • Do not exceed maximum recommended load sizes. Consumer Support Troubleshooting Tips...
.... Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Installation Instructions Before you can use your washer to clean the Pump Filter. • Straighten drain hose and make sure washer is normal Incorrect operation • Front-load washers start up to check the system. the machine will lock and unlock...the washer is uneven, adjust the rubber leveling legs so they are all rubber leveling legs are not firmly touching the floor Unbalanced load Pump clogged • Washer is plugged in pockets • Do not exceed maximum recommended load sizes. Consumer Support Troubleshooting Tips...
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... angles and lighting conditions. • Run a BasketClean cycle. • In the case of strong odor, you are washing (especially for easy care loads). • Wash in warm or cold water. • Use correct amount of HE detergent or used by color. If fabric label states wash separately... temperature is incorrect Slight variation in metallic color Bad odor inside this or any other appliance. Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support 23 Do not allow children to play on, with or inside your washer so clothes have enough room to move freely. • Match cycle selection to run the...
... angles and lighting conditions. • Run a BasketClean cycle. • In the case of strong odor, you are washing (especially for easy care loads). • Wash in warm or cold water. • Use correct amount of HE detergent or used by color. If fabric label states wash separately... temperature is incorrect Slight variation in metallic color Bad odor inside this or any other appliance. Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support 23 Do not allow children to play on, with or inside your washer so clothes have enough room to move freely. • Match cycle selection to run the...
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...; Make sure detergent insert is normal operation to see detergent leak on door gasket about 20 seconds after filling the dispenser. Installation Instructions Consumer Support Troubleshooting Tips 24 Dispenser clogged Softener or bleach is filled above max line. • It is properly located and fully seated. Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Before...
...; Make sure detergent insert is normal operation to see detergent leak on door gasket about 20 seconds after filling the dispenser. Installation Instructions Consumer Support Troubleshooting Tips 24 Dispenser clogged Softener or bleach is filled above max line. • It is properly located and fully seated. Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Before...
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...product to your state's attorney General. EXCLUSION OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES-Your sole and exclusive remedy is extended to state. Safety Instructions Operating Instructions GE Washer Warranty. Please have other than the intended purpose or used commercially. What Is Not Covered (in this Limited Warranty. Proof of merchantability ... for a particular purpose, are , consult your local or state consumer affairs office or your home. Louisville, KY 40225 Installation Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support 25 To schedule service, visit us on-line at GEappliances.com, or call 800...
...product to your state's attorney General. EXCLUSION OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES-Your sole and exclusive remedy is extended to state. Safety Instructions Operating Instructions GE Washer Warranty. Please have other than the intended purpose or used commercially. What Is Not Covered (in this Limited Warranty. Proof of merchantability ... for a particular purpose, are , consult your local or state consumer affairs office or your home. Louisville, KY 40225 Installation Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support 25 To schedule service, visit us on-line at GEappliances.com, or call 800...