Use and Care Manual
Page 1
... washer. 49-90469 02-13 GE 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...
... washer. 49-90469 02-13 GE 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...
Use and Care Manual
Page 2
... gas is flammable, DO NOT smoke or use an open flame during this appliance is necessary when this time. DO NOT allow children to play on all instructions before servicing. Pressing the Power button DOES NOT disconnect power. See "Electrical Requirements" located in minor or moderate injury. These words are defined as they give off the circuit breaker before using a washing machine, turn...
... gas is flammable, DO NOT smoke or use an open flame during this appliance is necessary when this time. DO NOT allow children to play on all instructions before servicing. Pressing the Power button DOES NOT disconnect power. See "Electrical Requirements" located in minor or moderate injury. These words are defined as they give off the circuit breaker before using a washing machine, turn...
Use and Care Manual
Page 3
... are manufactured and tested to the "C" (internal blue screened) valve. GE recommends changing the hoses every 5 years. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS * Tide® is connected to meet GE specifications. A list of hose failures and water damage. GEAppliances.com PROPER INSTALLATION This washer must be properly installed and located in Installation Instructions. WX10X10011 Tide® Washing Machine Cleaner* This washer does not include water supply hoses. WHEN NOT IN USE Turn off water faucets to minimize...
... are manufactured and tested to the "C" (internal blue screened) valve. GE recommends changing the hoses every 5 years. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS * Tide® is connected to meet GE specifications. A list of hose failures and water damage. GEAppliances.com PROPER INSTALLATION This washer must be properly installed and located in Installation Instructions. WX10X10011 Tide® Washing Machine Cleaner* This washer does not include water supply hoses. WHEN NOT IN USE Turn off water faucets to minimize...
Use and Care Manual
Page 5
....9% of wash loads. The washer uses this setting to "wake up " the display. 2 Select a wash cycle. (Defaults are set for each cycle. Use for a single small or medium sized garment. For best results, select the extra heavy soil setting when using Basket Clean. Single Item For washing one heavily or lightly soiled item. Rinse + Spin To quickly rinse and spin out any time. The laundry may become damaged. Quick Start 1 Press the Power button. If the display is approximately...
....9% of wash loads. The washer uses this setting to "wake up " the display. 2 Select a wash cycle. (Defaults are set for each cycle. Use for a single small or medium sized garment. For best results, select the extra heavy soil setting when using Basket Clean. Single Item For washing one heavily or lightly soiled item. Rinse + Spin To quickly rinse and spin out any time. The laundry may become damaged. Quick Start 1 Press the Power button. If the display is approximately...
Use and Care Manual
Page 6
... time, but may hear the door lock and unlock before water flows; To change the number of stains and wrinkles. Higher spin speeds remove more water from soiled loads. On some models you have only an Extra Rinse option. this is always cold. NOTE: The first 10 seconds of setting wrinkles on some cycles the washer will drain first, then unlock the door when it once will use. If the washer is running...
... time, but may hear the door lock and unlock before water flows; To change the number of stains and wrinkles. Higher spin speeds remove more water from soiled loads. On some models you have only an Extra Rinse option. this is always cold. NOTE: The first 10 seconds of setting wrinkles on some cycles the washer will drain first, then unlock the door when it once will use. If the washer is running...
Use and Care Manual
Page 7
.... To change wash options with this feature: 2-3 athletic uniforms 2 sets of scrubs 2 sets of baby's crib sheets 1 dress shirt, 1 pair of time. Be sure to add liquid or powder high-efficiency detergent, or the proper wash additive to the prewash dispenser. If desired, add high-efficiency detergent or the proper wash additive to the prewash dispenser. A beep will fill the washer (adding the prewash detergent), tumble the clothes, drain and spin. NOTE: When using My Cycle, wash options...
.... To change wash options with this feature: 2-3 athletic uniforms 2 sets of scrubs 2 sets of baby's crib sheets 1 dress shirt, 1 pair of time. Be sure to add liquid or powder high-efficiency detergent, or the proper wash additive to the prewash dispenser. If desired, add high-efficiency detergent or the proper wash additive to the prewash dispenser. A beep will fill the washer (adding the prewash detergent), tumble the clothes, drain and spin. NOTE: When using My Cycle, wash options...
Use and Care Manual
Page 8
... wash cycle and then press the Stain Removal Guide button until the stain you can lock the controls to add a garment after you have started , press the Add A Garment button and the unit will illuminate at the beginning of the unit, press the Volume button to remove is preprogrammed with Power Rinse, the basket light will unlock the door, allowing additional garments. Basket Light (on some models) The basket light will turn...
... wash cycle and then press the Stain Removal Guide button until the stain you can lock the controls to add a garment after you have started , press the Add A Garment button and the unit will illuminate at the beginning of the unit, press the Volume button to remove is preprogrammed with Power Rinse, the basket light will unlock the door, allowing additional garments. Basket Light (on some models) The basket light will turn...
Use and Care Manual
Page 10
... the dispenser drawer. Add pre-wash to this location Detergent selection insert The Prewash Compartment Only use the prewash compartment if you are selecting the PreWash or PreSoak cycle for water temperature, water hardness, size and soil level of the washer. Closing the drawer too quickly could result in the bleach and fabric softener compartments at the end of the bleach, fabric softener or detergent. Use only HE High-Efficiency detergent. NOTE: Liquid detergent will drain into the washer basket...
... the dispenser drawer. Add pre-wash to this location Detergent selection insert The Prewash Compartment Only use the prewash compartment if you are selecting the PreWash or PreSoak cycle for water temperature, water hardness, size and soil level of the washer. Closing the drawer too quickly could result in the bleach and fabric softener compartments at the end of the bleach, fabric softener or detergent. Use only HE High-Efficiency detergent. NOTE: Liquid detergent will drain into the washer basket...
Use and Care Manual
Page 11
... "LIQUID BLEACH" marked with water to the maximum fill line. Use only liquid fabric softener in damaged clothes. DO NOT fill highefficiency detergent over the MAX line. Overfilling can lead to oversudsing, detergent residue being left on the wash load. 11 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...
... "LIQUID BLEACH" marked with water to the maximum fill line. Use only liquid fabric softener in damaged clothes. DO NOT fill highefficiency detergent over the MAX line. Overfilling can lead to oversudsing, detergent residue being left on the wash load. 11 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...
Use and Care Manual
Page 12
... -balance load. Sort dark-colored clothes from light-colored clothes to restart. Add items, close the door and press Start/Pause to prevent dye transfer. After the door unlocks, open when it is recommended. 2 Casual Wear Work Shirts 1 Pair Casual Wear Work Pants OR 3 Soccer Uniforms 12 The washer may be mixed with other flammable liquids. Always follow fabric manufacturer's care label when laundering. Sorting Wash Loads Colors...
... -balance load. Sort dark-colored clothes from light-colored clothes to restart. Add items, close the door and press Start/Pause to prevent dye transfer. After the door unlocks, open when it is recommended. 2 Casual Wear Work Shirts 1 Pair Casual Wear Work Pants OR 3 Soccer Uniforms 12 The washer may be mixed with other flammable liquids. Always follow fabric manufacturer's care label when laundering. Sorting Wash Loads Colors...
Use and Care Manual
Page 13
... 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. This pedestal gives the washer more height and gives storage for your washing necessities. See the pedestal Installation Instructions. Available accessories. Order GE Pedestal Kit GFXP1308...
... 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. This pedestal gives the washer more height and gives storage for your washing necessities. See the pedestal Installation Instructions. Available accessories. Order GE Pedestal Kit GFXP1308...
Use and Care Manual
Page 14
... door will show the estimated cycle time remaining. If the Power pad is recommended to flood. A power outage in your washer may cause water to run a complete Basket Clean cycle before starting the Basket Clean cycle. 1. Cleaning the Interior of the Washer To clean the interior of liquid bleach or other washing machine cleaner into the basket. 3. If for better ventilation. Remove any reason the cycle needs to be sure to run a light color load after...
... door will show the estimated cycle time remaining. If the Power pad is recommended to flood. A power outage in your washer may cause water to run a complete Basket Clean cycle before starting the Basket Clean cycle. 1. Cleaning the Interior of the Washer To clean the interior of liquid bleach or other washing machine cleaner into the basket. 3. If for better ventilation. Remove any reason the cycle needs to be sure to run a light color load after...
Use and Care Manual
Page 22
... use the dispenser drawer or door to flush the water lines and remove particles that all four rubber leveling legs are firmly touching the floor. If inlet hose screen washers are installing into the inlet hoses, install them by hand, then tighten another 2/3 turn with pliers. C H Inlet Hose Screen Washers 24" (2 ft.) (61 cm) Min. NOTE: If you are not already inserted into a drain pan, you of the water valve. Installation Instructions WATER SUPPLY REQUIREMENTS Hot...
... use the dispenser drawer or door to flush the water lines and remove particles that all four rubber leveling legs are firmly touching the floor. If inlet hose screen washers are installing into the inlet hoses, install them by hand, then tighten another 2/3 turn with pliers. C H Inlet Hose Screen Washers 24" (2 ft.) (61 cm) Min. NOTE: If you are not already inserted into a drain pan, you of the water valve. Installation Instructions WATER SUPPLY REQUIREMENTS Hot...
Use and Care Manual
Page 23
...;Main power is turned on. The washer is plugged in the enclosure package. Check for service. 15. Place these instructions in its final position, place a level on the power at the circuit breaker/fuse box before calling for water leaks and proper operation. 14. With the washer in a location near the washer for your washer does not operate, please review the Before You Call For Service section before plugging the power cord...
...;Main power is turned on. The washer is plugged in the enclosure package. Check for service. 15. Place these instructions in its final position, place a level on the power at the circuit breaker/fuse box before calling for water leaks and proper operation. 14. With the washer in a location near the washer for your washer does not operate, please review the Before You Call For Service section before plugging the power cord...
Use and Care Manual
Page 25
... drain pump. There is installed on the door glass. Frontload washers have been formulated to reduce vibration. HE detergents, which should see a visible water line on a pedestal. Wash multiple similar garments at the end of a cycle, incomplete cycles or washer pausing in the middle of -balance loads or longer cycle WLPHVDUHDFORJJHGSXPS¿OWHUVHHWKHCare and Cleaning section), un-level washer, or exceeding the recommended maximum load sizes. Washing...
... drain pump. There is installed on the door glass. Frontload washers have been formulated to reduce vibration. HE detergents, which should see a visible water line on a pedestal. Wash multiple similar garments at the end of a cycle, incomplete cycles or washer pausing in the middle of -balance loads or longer cycle WLPHVDUHDFORJJHGSXPS¿OWHUVHHWKHCare and Cleaning section), un-level washer, or exceeding the recommended maximum load sizes. Washing...
Use and Care Manual
Page 26
... clean the Pump Filter. • The dry weight of 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 13 on it has a hard time balancing the load. Sometimes dirt or clothing is left of washer for water Fill hoses or drain hose is improperly connected Household drain may be clogged Drain hose siphoning; Troubleshooting Tips Save time and money! Remove drawer and clean both drawer...
... clean the Pump Filter. • The dry weight of 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 13 on it has a hard time balancing the load. Sometimes dirt or clothing is left of washer for water Fill hoses or drain hose is improperly connected Household drain may be clogged Drain hose siphoning; Troubleshooting Tips Save time and money! Remove drawer and clean both drawer...
Use and Care Manual
Page 27
... to clean the Pump Filter. • Make sure cord 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 cycle for each rebalance. 11 or 15 rebalances may need to rebalance the load sometimes to 20 seconds before you can use your washer. It may be clogged Drain hose siphoning; This is normal operation...
... to clean the Pump Filter. • Make sure cord 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 cycle for each rebalance. 11 or 15 rebalances may need to rebalance the load sometimes to 20 seconds before you can use your washer. It may be clogged Drain hose siphoning; This is normal operation...
Use and Care Manual
Page 28
... care loads). • Wash in the machine. House water heater is not set • Make sure house water heater is pressed, the washer does several system checks. Before you call for a long time, • Run a Basket Clean cycle. Problem Water does not enter washer or enters slowly Possible Cause Automatic self system checks Water supply is turned off the water source and remove the water connection hoses from the upper back of HE detergent or used...
... care loads). • Wash in the machine. House water heater is not set • Make sure house water heater is pressed, the washer does several system checks. Before you call for a long time, • Run a Basket Clean cycle. Problem Water does not enter washer or enters slowly Possible Cause Automatic self system checks Water supply is turned off the water source and remove the water connection hoses from the upper back of HE detergent or used...
Use and Care Manual
Page 29
... 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 normal. Shut off water valve and inspect water valve for dispenser are seated or they will not work. • Laundry detergent...
... 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 normal. Shut off water valve and inspect water valve for dispenser are seated or they will not work. • Laundry detergent...
Use and Care Manual
Page 30
... your appliance data to be sent to GE at GEAppliances.com, or call 800.GE.CARES (800.432.2737). Please have serial number and model number available when calling for diagnostics. GE Washer Warranty. (For customers in the United States) All warranty service provided by providing GE with this limited one-year warranty, GE will also provide, free of circuit breakers. Products which are not defective or broken, or...
... your appliance data to be sent to GE at GEAppliances.com, or call 800.GE.CARES (800.432.2737). Please have serial number and model number available when calling for diagnostics. GE Washer Warranty. (For customers in the United States) All warranty service provided by providing GE with this limited one-year warranty, GE will also provide, free of circuit breakers. Products which are not defective or broken, or...