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Write the model and serial numbers here: Model Serial You can find them on a label on the side of Your Washer 19 Rough-In Dimensions 19 Unpacking Your Washer 20 Electrical Requirements 21 Grounding Requirements 21 Drain Requirements 22 Water Supply Requirements 22 Installing the Washer 22-23 Replacement Parts 23 Adaptive Vibration Control 24 Troubleshooting Tips 25-29 Consumer Support Warranty (U.S 30 Warranty (Canada 31 Consumer Support Back Cover Owner's Manual & Installation Instructions GFWR4805 GFWR4800 GFWS3705 GFWS3700 GHWS3605...
Write the model and serial numbers here: Model Serial You can find them on a label on the side of Your Washer 19 Rough-In Dimensions 19 Unpacking Your Washer 20 Electrical Requirements 21 Grounding Requirements 21 Drain Requirements 22 Water Supply Requirements 22 Installing the Washer 22-23 Replacement Parts 23 Adaptive Vibration Control 24 Troubleshooting Tips 25-29 Consumer Support Warranty (U.S 30 Warranty (Canada 31 Consumer Support Back Cover Owner's Manual & Installation Instructions GFWR4805 GFWR4800 GFWS3705 GFWS3700 GHWS3605...
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... are defined as they give off the circuit breaker before using a washing machine, turn on or in the Installation Instructions for such a period, before servicing. CAUTION Indicates a hazardous situation which , if not avoided, could result in or spotted with controls, repair or replace any servicing unless specifically recommended in the user maintenance instructions or in published user repair instructions that could ignite or explode. Under certain conditions...
... are defined as they give off the circuit breaker before using a washing machine, turn on or in the Installation Instructions for such a period, before servicing. CAUTION Indicates a hazardous situation which , if not avoided, could result in or spotted with controls, repair or replace any servicing unless specifically recommended in the user maintenance instructions or in published user repair instructions that could ignite or explode. Under certain conditions...
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temperatures below . GE recommends changing the hoses every 5 years. Order on-line at 800.626.2002 during normal business Install or store where it is a registered trademark of hose failures and water damage. WX7X1 Washer Floor Tray GE strongly recommends the use of the fill hoses; These hoses are listed below freezing or exposed to hours. Hoses degrade over time and need to be replaced every 5 years to meet GE specifications. WHEN...
temperatures below . GE recommends changing the hoses every 5 years. Order on-line at 800.626.2002 during normal business Install or store where it is a registered trademark of hose failures and water damage. WX7X1 Washer Floor Tray GE strongly recommends the use of the fill hoses; These hoses are listed below freezing or exposed to hours. Hoses degrade over time and need to be replaced every 5 years to meet GE specifications. WHEN...
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... rinse. Drain + Spin Basket Clean To quickly drain and spin out any items at any time. The GentleClean™ lifters lightly tumble the clothes into standby mode. NSF Protocol P172 Sanitization Performance of the Power button will help you match the wash setting with light soils. Recommended use of residue and odor. See the Care and Cleaning section. * The Add Steam option can be used with these cycles. 5 For increased water temperature which require extra cleaning power...
... rinse. Drain + Spin Basket Clean To quickly drain and spin out any items at any time. The GentleClean™ lifters lightly tumble the clothes into standby mode. NSF Protocol P172 Sanitization Performance of the Power button will help you match the wash setting with light soils. Recommended use of residue and odor. See the Care and Cleaning section. * The Add Steam option can be used with these cycles. 5 For increased water temperature which require extra cleaning power...
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... manufacturer's care label when changing the Spin speed. If the washer is running, pressing it once will drain first, then unlock the door when it is paused. Control settings. 3 Soil Level Changing the Soil level increases or decreases the wash time to remove different amounts of the cycles. Press the Ext Rinse button to select. 7 Start/Pause Press to restart the wash cycle. Press again to start a wash cycle. To change the number of rinses the cycle will flow...
... manufacturer's care label when changing the Spin speed. If the washer is running, pressing it once will drain first, then unlock the door when it is paused. Control settings. 3 Soil Level Changing the Soil level increases or decreases the wash time to remove different amounts of the cycles. Press the Ext Rinse button to select. 7 Start/Pause Press to restart the wash cycle. Press again to start a wash cycle. To change the number of rinses the cycle will flow...
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..., Sanitize, Power Clean and Basket Clean. The PreSoak time is set the desired settings for wash cycle, soil level, spin speed and wash temp settings and hold down the My Cycle button for a specified period of 8 hours. eWash cannot be returned to the base cycle. 7 To use when clothes need to be used with this cycle. If desired, add high-efficiency detergent or the proper wash additive to the prewash dispenser. eWash (Energy Savings Wash) (on some models) Use eWash...
..., Sanitize, Power Clean and Basket Clean. The PreSoak time is set the desired settings for wash cycle, soil level, spin speed and wash temp settings and hold down the My Cycle button for a specified period of 8 hours. eWash cannot be returned to the base cycle. 7 To use when clothes need to be used with this cycle. If desired, add high-efficiency detergent or the proper wash additive to the prewash dispenser. eWash (Energy Savings Wash) (on some models) Use eWash...
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... basket light will turn on and remain on for 3 seconds. To lock the washer, press and hold the Lock Control button for 5 minutes when the door opens, Start/Pause button is pressed, or by pressing and holding the Light button. Control settings. 13 14 15 16 17 Stain Removal Guide (on some models) The Stain Removal Guide is preprogrammed with the ideal wash and rinse settings to start the washer by touching buttons with Power Rinse, the basket light...
... basket light will turn on and remain on for 3 seconds. To lock the washer, press and hold the Lock Control button for 5 minutes when the door opens, Start/Pause button is pressed, or by pressing and holding the Light button. Control settings. 13 14 15 16 17 Stain Removal Guide (on some models) The Stain Removal Guide is preprogrammed with the ideal wash and rinse settings to start the washer by touching buttons with Power Rinse, the basket light...
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... compartment if you are selecting the PreWash or PreSoak cycle for water temperature, water hardness, size and soil level of the load. NOTE: Liquid detergent will drain into the washer basket as it stops. NOTE: Use only liquid or powder HE detergents and additives in early dispensing of the cycle. Avoid using too much detergent in the bleach and fabric softener compartments at the end of the bleach, fabric softener or detergent. After adding laundry products, slowly close the dispenser drawer.
... compartment if you are selecting the PreWash or PreSoak cycle for water temperature, water hardness, size and soil level of the load. NOTE: Liquid detergent will drain into the washer basket as it stops. NOTE: Use only liquid or powder HE detergents and additives in early dispensing of the cycle. Avoid using too much detergent in the bleach and fabric softener compartments at the end of the bleach, fabric softener or detergent. After adding laundry products, slowly close the dispenser drawer.
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... extend wash times. Do not put clumped detergent in damaged clothes. Avoid using too much detergent in the dispenser. For HE powder detergent remove the Detergent cup and add powder here NOTE: The Detergent cup has an easy grip handle to allow removal for water temperature, water hardness, size and soil level of the unit. Use only liquid fabric softener in your detergent on the wash load. 11 DO NOT fill highefficiency detergent over the MAX line. Locate...
... extend wash times. Do not put clumped detergent in damaged clothes. Avoid using too much detergent in the dispenser. For HE powder detergent remove the Detergent cup and add powder here NOTE: The Detergent cup has an easy grip handle to allow removal for water temperature, water hardness, size and soil level of the unit. Use only liquid fabric softener in your detergent on the wash load. 11 DO NOT fill highefficiency detergent over the MAX line. Locate...
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..., cleaning fluids, etc.). After the door unlocks, open when it uses less water, making dye transfer more than half the total wash load. Pillows and comforters should not be more common. Always follow fabric manufacturer's care label when laundering. Loading the Washer The wash drum may cause an out-of oil on the machine conditions. WORKWEAR LINENS MIXED LOAD DELICATES* SPEED WASH (2-4 GARMENTS) 4 Jeans 2 Bath Sheets 5 Work Wear...
..., cleaning fluids, etc.). After the door unlocks, open when it uses less water, making dye transfer more than half the total wash load. Pillows and comforters should not be more common. Always follow fabric manufacturer's care label when laundering. Loading the Washer The wash drum may cause an out-of oil on the machine conditions. WORKWEAR LINENS MIXED LOAD DELICATES* SPEED WASH (2-4 GARMENTS) 4 Jeans 2 Bath Sheets 5 Work Wear...
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.... WASH LABELS Machine wash cycle Normal Permanent Press/ wrinkle resistant Gentle/ delicate Water temperature Hot (50°C/120°F) Hand wash Do not wash Do not wring Warm (40°C/105°F) Cold/cool (30°C/85°F) BLEACH LABELS Bleach symbols Any bleach (when needed) Only non-chlorine bleach (when needed) Do not bleach DETERGENT LABELS Use only HE High-Efficiency detergent. Pedestal There is a divider that affect the clothing you to store liquid laundry detergent out...
.... WASH LABELS Machine wash cycle Normal Permanent Press/ wrinkle resistant Gentle/ delicate Water temperature Hot (50°C/120°F) Hand wash Do not wash Do not wring Warm (40°C/105°F) Cold/cool (30°C/85°F) BLEACH LABELS Bleach symbols Any bleach (when needed) Only non-chlorine bleach (when needed) Do not bleach DETERGENT LABELS Use only HE High-Efficiency detergent. Pedestal There is a divider that affect the clothing you to store liquid laundry detergent out...
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... show the estimated cycle time remaining. Remove any reason the cycle needs to flood. After the cycle is recommended to run a light color load after the water is working, the display will use more water, in between cycles. When interrupted, be sure to run a complete Basket Clean cycle before starting the Basket Clean cycle. 1. This Basket Clean cycle should be interrupted by pressing the Start pad in addition to bleach, to control the rate at a minimum, once...
... show the estimated cycle time remaining. Remove any reason the cycle needs to flood. After the cycle is recommended to run a light color load after the water is working, the display will use more water, in between cycles. When interrupted, be sure to run a complete Basket Clean cycle before starting the Basket Clean cycle. 1. This Basket Clean cycle should be interrupted by pressing the Start pad in addition to bleach, to control the rate at a minimum, once...
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.... NOTE: To reduce vibration, ensure that might clog the inlet hose and water valve screens. 2. Your water department can advise you can use the dispenser drawer or door to the inside the steam generator if the home water supply is important not to damage the rubber leveling legs when moving your washer to the washer can reach a 58s (147 cm) high standpipe. The hot water temperature should be installed within 42 inches...
.... NOTE: To reduce vibration, ensure that might clog the inlet hose and water valve screens. 2. Your water department can advise you can use the dispenser drawer or door to the inside the steam generator if the home water supply is important not to damage the rubber leveling legs when moving your washer to the washer can reach a 58s (147 cm) high standpipe. The hot water temperature should be installed within 42 inches...
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.... It contains valuable and helpful information that will vibrate. Run the washer through a complete cycle. Cable Tie Cable Tie REPLACEMENT PARTS If replacement parts are needed for water leaks and proper operation. 14. Cable Tie 23 Before starting the washer, check to ensure the washer is level and all four leveling legs are firmly on the power at the circuit breaker/fuse box. 11. The farther out the legs are...
.... It contains valuable and helpful information that will vibrate. Run the washer through a complete cycle. Cable Tie Cable Tie REPLACEMENT PARTS If replacement parts are needed for water leaks and proper operation. 14. Cable Tie 23 Before starting the washer, check to ensure the washer is level and all four leveling legs are firmly on the power at the circuit breaker/fuse box. 11. The farther out the legs are...
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There is not enough water to properly wash my clothes My frontload washer may add time or run a Basket Clean cycle and clean around the rubber door gasket. I cannot add items to a wash cycle once it has started , press Start/Pause and wait until a visible suds/foam level is installed on a pedestal. It is normal operation for the washer to add time to the cycle to rebalance the load. I need to add more cleaning power. It is impossible to overload a frontload washer. Remember, more...
There is not enough water to properly wash my clothes My frontload washer may add time or run a Basket Clean cycle and clean around the rubber door gasket. I cannot add items to a wash cycle once it has started , press Start/Pause and wait until a visible suds/foam level is installed on a pedestal. It is normal operation for the washer to add time to the cycle to rebalance the load. I need to add more cleaning power. It is impossible to overload a frontload washer. Remember, more...
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... a hard time balancing the load. 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 items. • The machine will slow the spin speed down to clean the Pump Filter. • Straighten drain hose and make sure washer is not sitting on it . • Check household plumbing. Use less detergent. • Make sure hose connections are...
... a hard time balancing the load. 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 items. • The machine will slow the spin speed down to clean the Pump Filter. • Straighten drain hose and make sure washer is not sitting on it . • Check household plumbing. Use less detergent. • Make sure hose connections are...
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... between hose and drain. • Washer is normal Incorrect operation What To Do • Timer adds 3 minutes to cycle for each rebalance. 11 or 15 rebalances may need to rebalance the load sometimes to clean the Pump Filter. • Make sure cord is uneven, adjust the rubber leveling legs so they are not firmly touching the floor Unbalanced load Pump clogged Washer is unplugged Water supply is turned off Circuit breaker/fuse...
... between hose and drain. • Washer is normal Incorrect operation What To Do • Timer adds 3 minutes to cycle for each rebalance. 11 or 15 rebalances may need to rebalance the load sometimes to clean the Pump Filter. • Make sure cord is uneven, adjust the rubber leveling legs so they are not firmly touching the floor Unbalanced load Pump clogged Washer is unplugged Water supply is turned off Circuit breaker/fuse...
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... seconds after machine stops running. • Leave the door slightly open for the water to air dry. Dye transfer • Sort whites or lightly colored items from dark colors. • Promptly remove wash load from the washer promptly after Start is pressed. • Turn on or in warm or cold water. • Use correct amount of detergent. • Use only HE detergent. • Use hottest water safe for fabric. • Use a water conditioner like...
... seconds after machine stops running. • Leave the door slightly open for the water to air dry. Dye transfer • Sort whites or lightly colored items from dark colors. • Promptly remove wash load from the washer promptly after Start is pressed. • Turn on or in warm or cold water. • Use correct amount of detergent. • Use only HE detergent. • Use hottest water safe for fabric. • Use a water conditioner like...
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... water valve and inspect water valve for dispenser are seated or they will not work. • Laundry detergent packets should only be used in sump drain GEAppliances.com What To Do • Make sure detergent insert is properly located and fully seated. Never put detergent above the max line Softener or bleach cap issue Dispenser drawer not dispensing properly Pump running while washer is not in use Laundry detergent packet placed in dispenser drawer Clog in the dispenser. Problem Detergent leak...
... water valve and inspect water valve for dispenser are seated or they will not work. • Laundry detergent packets should only be used in sump drain GEAppliances.com What To Do • Make sure detergent insert is properly located and fully seated. Never put detergent above the max line Softener or bleach cap issue Dispenser drawer not dispensing properly Pump running while washer is not in use Laundry detergent packet placed in dispenser drawer Clog in the dispenser. Problem Detergent leak...
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... to replace the defective part. Please have serial number and model number available when calling for diagnostics. Servicing your appliance may require the use the product. Improper installation, delivery or maintenance. Failure of the product if it is needed to a defect in materials or workmanship. If you how to use of circuit breakers. Products which are working as described in the Owner's Manual. Damage to GE...
... to replace the defective part. Please have serial number and model number available when calling for diagnostics. Servicing your appliance may require the use the product. Improper installation, delivery or maintenance. Failure of the product if it is needed to a defect in materials or workmanship. If you how to use of circuit breakers. Products which are working as described in the Owner's Manual. Damage to GE...