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...\Dryer GEAppliances.com Safety Instructions 2-5 Operating Instructions Care and Cleaning of the Dryer 11 Care and Cleaning of the Washer 9 Control Panel Dryer 10 Control Panel Washer 6 Control Settings Dryer 10 Control Settings Washer 6, 7 Features Washer 8 Loading and Using the Dryer 12 Loading and Using the Washer 9 Troubleshooting Dryer 16, 17 Troubleshooting Washer 13-15 Consumer Support Consumer Support 20 Warranty 19 Owner's Manual Write the model and serial number here: Model Serial Open Dryer door for Model and Serial number tag. 189D7218P001 49-90417 10/26/10 GE
...\Dryer GEAppliances.com Safety Instructions 2-5 Operating Instructions Care and Cleaning of the Dryer 11 Care and Cleaning of the Washer 9 Control Panel Dryer 10 Control Panel Washer 6 Control Settings Dryer 10 Control Settings Washer 6, 7 Features Washer 8 Loading and Using the Dryer 12 Loading and Using the Washer 9 Troubleshooting Dryer 16, 17 Troubleshooting Washer 13-15 Consumer Support Consumer Support 20 Warranty 19 Owner's Manual Write the model and serial number here: Model Serial Open Dryer door for Model and Serial number tag. 189D7218P001 49-90417 10/26/10 GE
Use and Care Manual
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... appliances clean and dry to avoid electrical overload. Laundry Center. If you did not receive an Installation Instructions sheet, you can receive one by visiting GEAppliances.com or by calling 800.GE.CARES (800.432.2737). WARNING! GEApplances.com PROPER INSTALLATION This appliance must be properly installed and located in particular children, to avoid injury. n Connect to a properly rated, protected and sized power supply...
... appliances clean and dry to avoid electrical overload. Laundry Center. If you did not receive an Installation Instructions sheet, you can receive one by visiting GEAppliances.com or by calling 800.GE.CARES (800.432.2737). WARNING! GEApplances.com PROPER INSTALLATION This appliance must be properly installed and located in particular children, to avoid injury. n Connect to a properly rated, protected and sized power supply...
Use and Care Manual
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..., partially disassembled, or has missing or broken parts, including a damaged cord or plug. n Never attempt to the wash water. DO NOT OPERATE THE DRYER WITHOUT THE LINT FILTER IN PLACE. Do not add these substances around your dryer. Do not use either a fabric softener in your dryer. n The laundry process can under the warranty to catch fire. To avoid such a result, carefully follow the garment manufacturer's care instructions. Burns may...
..., partially disassembled, or has missing or broken parts, including a damaged cord or plug. n Never attempt to the wash water. DO NOT OPERATE THE DRYER WITHOUT THE LINT FILTER IN PLACE. Do not add these substances around your dryer. Do not use either a fabric softener in your dryer. n The laundry process can under the warranty to catch fire. To avoid such a result, carefully follow the garment manufacturer's care instructions. Burns may...
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... the appliance, or removing it from service, remove the washer and dryer lids to prevent children from traffic areas so it will not be stepped on hoses and valves and to the cord while pulling. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS 5 n Do not attempt to damage. n Turn off water faucets to relieve pressure on , tripped over or subjected to repair or replace any servicing unless specifically recommended in this...
... the appliance, or removing it from service, remove the washer and dryer lids to prevent children from traffic areas so it will not be stepped on hoses and valves and to the cord while pulling. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS 5 n Do not attempt to damage. n Turn off water faucets to relieve pressure on , tripped over or subjected to repair or replace any servicing unless specifically recommended in this...
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...Washer control panel. Fabric Softener Detergent Step 1 Liquid Bleach Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 • Add detergent • Add fabric softener (optional) • Add bleach (optional) Lid Lock • Add clothes • Select load size and other wash options • Select wash cycle Quick Start Guide • Close lid • Push START Your washer has a security system that prevents opening the lid during the operation of the washer. For draining the tub and spinning water out of the washing process. Washer is spinning. The lid lock will help you match the wash cycle setting...
...Washer control panel. Fabric Softener Detergent Step 1 Liquid Bleach Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 • Add detergent • Add fabric softener (optional) • Add bleach (optional) Lid Lock • Add clothes • Select load size and other wash options • Select wash cycle Quick Start Guide • Close lid • Push START Your washer has a security system that prevents opening the lid during the operation of the washer. For draining the tub and spinning water out of the washing process. Washer is spinning. The lid lock will help you match the wash cycle setting...
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... lid and press START again. When the selector knob is in the spin cycle or coasting to a stop the cycle, turn the Cycle Selector to the OFF position. 7 STATUS light ON WASH RINSE SPIN LID LOCKED Illuminates When the fabric softener option has been selected. When the washer lid is in . NOTE: If the STATUS lights are not completely dissolved in very cold water, especially in the washer basket. Often, detergents are blinking, the operation...
... lid and press START again. When the selector knob is in the spin cycle or coasting to a stop the cycle, turn the Cycle Selector to the OFF position. 7 STATUS light ON WASH RINSE SPIN LID LOCKED Illuminates When the fabric softener option has been selected. When the washer lid is in . NOTE: If the STATUS lights are not completely dissolved in very cold water, especially in the washer basket. Often, detergents are blinking, the operation...
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... freely. Wipe with sharp objects. If you have soft water, a smaller load or a lightly soiled load. Drain all water from drain pump and hoses. When loading wet items, make sure you set the load/water level high enough to allow moisture to clean the basket, use harsh or gritty cleaners.) Fill Hoses: GE recommends changing the hoses every 5 years. Long Vacations: Be sure water supply is a common cause of laundry problems. You can work effectively. Loading and using the washer.
... freely. Wipe with sharp objects. If you have soft water, a smaller load or a lightly soiled load. Drain all water from drain pump and hoses. When loading wet items, make sure you set the load/water level high enough to allow moisture to clean the basket, use harsh or gritty cleaners.) Fill Hoses: GE recommends changing the hoses every 5 years. Long Vacations: Be sure water supply is a common cause of laundry problems. You can work effectively. Loading and using the washer.
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... dryer, close the door and select START to heavy cottons. About the Dryer control panel. 2 1 IMPORTANT: Clean the lint filter each time you want your clothes slightly damp at the desired drying time. Select LESS DRY if you want them to feel drier. Timed cycles run for a selected time. Drying Cycles COTTONS EASY CARE/ PERMANENT PRESS DELICATES TIMED DRY DEWRINKLE QUICK FLUFF For cottons and most loads, select OPTIMUM Dry. Set...
... dryer, close the door and select START to heavy cottons. About the Dryer control panel. 2 1 IMPORTANT: Clean the lint filter each time you want your clothes slightly damp at the desired drying time. Select LESS DRY if you want them to feel drier. Timed cycles run for a selected time. Drying Cycles COTTONS EASY CARE/ PERMANENT PRESS DELICATES TIMED DRY DEWRINKLE QUICK FLUFF For cottons and most loads, select OPTIMUM Dry. Set...
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... using dryer-added fabric softener sheets. Vacuum the duct with a damp cloth. On some laundry pretreatment soil and stain remover products. The fabric may then be damaged by your warranty. Slide out the grid that the inside the duct or hood. Damage to prevent clogging. The Lint Filter: Clean the lint filter before each use. Turn off electrical supply by disconnecting the plug from mesh 11 Do not operate the dryer...
... using dryer-added fabric softener sheets. Vacuum the duct with a damp cloth. On some laundry pretreatment soil and stain remover products. The fabric may then be damaged by your warranty. Slide out the grid that the inside the duct or hood. Damage to prevent clogging. The Lint Filter: Clean the lint filter before each use. Turn off electrical supply by disconnecting the plug from mesh 11 Do not operate the dryer...
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... water temperatures provide improved energy efficiency New laundry detergents have soft water, a smaller load or a lightly soiled load. Lid lifted or cycle was Reset cycle. put in the machine. Make sure end of the washer. Reconnect the hoses and turn the water off after each use. not set properly 60°C). Use less soap if you have been formulated to call for over 24 hours Drain hose is not sitting on . Water supply Turn both hot and cold faucets...
... water temperatures provide improved energy efficiency New laundry detergents have soft water, a smaller load or a lightly soiled load. Lid lifted or cycle was Reset cycle. put in the machine. Make sure end of the washer. Reconnect the hoses and turn the water off after each use. not set properly 60°C). Use less soap if you have been formulated to call for over 24 hours Drain hose is not sitting on . Water supply Turn both hot and cold faucets...
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.... Washing too long Wash small loads for using dispenser. Try a liquid detergent. Before you are washing. Washer Operation Washer won't operate Movement inside machine when shut off Possible Causes Washer is unplugged Water supply is not dissolving Add detergent as wash basket fills with larger loads). Turn both hot and cold faucets fully on clothes 14 Possible Causes What to follow directions for a shorter time than the top row of fabric softener Check fabric softener package for instructions and follow directions for service. Replace fuses or reset...
.... Washing too long Wash small loads for using dispenser. Try a liquid detergent. Before you are washing. Washer Operation Washer won't operate Movement inside machine when shut off Possible Causes Washer is unplugged Water supply is not dissolving Add detergent as wash basket fills with larger loads). Turn both hot and cold faucets fully on clothes 14 Possible Causes What to follow directions for a shorter time than the top row of fabric softener Check fabric softener package for instructions and follow directions for service. Replace fuses or reset...
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... or incorrect water level Incorrect wash and dry cycles Repeated washing in spin Electric motor reversing direction Clothing redistribution Relay switch Automatic Temperature Control Valve Automatic Temperature Control Valve Motor ramping up/down " in water that doesn't use gears. This occurs multiple times during spin cycle "Humming" Water drain pump "Gurgling" Water drain pump What to do While this is complete, it will engage at end of agitate "Click" when water stops filling "Clicking" behind Control Panel during fill Water volume changes during fill Motor "whining up...
... or incorrect water level Incorrect wash and dry cycles Repeated washing in spin Electric motor reversing direction Clothing redistribution Relay switch Automatic Temperature Control Valve Automatic Temperature Control Valve Motor ramping up/down " in water that doesn't use gears. This occurs multiple times during spin cycle "Humming" Water drain pump "Gurgling" Water drain pump What to do While this is complete, it will engage at end of agitate "Click" when water stops filling "Clicking" behind Control Panel during fill Water volume changes during fill Motor "whining up...
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... load. static Inconsistent drying times Type of heat Automatic drying times will vary according to the type of heat used Overdrying Try a fabric softener. Dryer doesn't heat Fuse is blown/circuit Check the house fuse/circuit breaker box and replace both breakers. Gas service is pushed completely into smaller ones. Improper use of exhaust ducts. 16 Try a fabric softener. Greasy spots on clothes Drying dirty items with the manufacturer's instructions...
... load. static Inconsistent drying times Type of heat Automatic drying times will vary according to the type of heat used Overdrying Try a fabric softener. Dryer doesn't heat Fuse is blown/circuit Check the house fuse/circuit breaker box and replace both breakers. Gas service is pushed completely into smaller ones. Improper use of exhaust ducts. 16 Try a fabric softener. Greasy spots on clothes Drying dirty items with the manufacturer's instructions...
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... drying. Replace fuses or reset circuit breakers. Before you are drying only one washer load in the dryer at a time. Separate large, heavy fabrics into smaller ones. Lint filter is correct . Remove items when cycle ends and fold or hang immediately. Check the Installation Instructions to do not machine wash or tumble dry it. 17 To avoid shrinkage, follow garment care labels exactly. GEAppliances.com Dryer Problem Clothes take longer...
... drying. Replace fuses or reset circuit breakers. Before you are drying only one washer load in the dryer at a time. Separate large, heavy fabrics into smaller ones. Lint filter is correct . Remove items when cycle ends and fold or hang immediately. Check the Installation Instructions to do not machine wash or tumble dry it. 17 To avoid shrinkage, follow garment care labels exactly. GEAppliances.com Dryer Problem Clothes take longer...
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... call 800.GE.CARES (800.432.2737). For The Period Of: One Year From the date of the original purchase We Will Replace: Any part of the original purchase date is product repair as described in the Owner's Manual. n Defects or damage due to obtain service under the warranty. EXCLUSION OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES-Your sole and exclusive remedy is needed to operation in this...
... call 800.GE.CARES (800.432.2737). For The Period Of: One Year From the date of the original purchase We Will Replace: Any part of the original purchase date is product repair as described in the Owner's Manual. n Defects or damage due to obtain service under the warranty. EXCLUSION OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES-Your sole and exclusive remedy is needed to operation in this...
Installation Instructions
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... appliance is used near children. • Install the dryer where the temperature is removed from service or discarded, remove the washer and dryer door. • Inspect the dryer exhaust outlet and straighten the outlet walls if they are bent. • Service information and the wiring diagram are known to collapse, be exposed to water and or weather. • Save these instructions. (Installers: Be sure to Installer - Close supervision...
... appliance is used near children. • Install the dryer where the temperature is removed from service or discarded, remove the washer and dryer door. • Inspect the dryer exhaust outlet and straighten the outlet walls if they are bent. • Service information and the wiring diagram are known to collapse, be exposed to water and or weather. • Save these instructions. (Installers: Be sure to Installer - Close supervision...
Installation Instructions
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... Installation Specifications (see section 1). ing electrical requirements. This appliance must be drained into standpipe or set to deliver water at the top of appliance (see section 6). Step 1 Verify Your Gas Installation (see section 5). Step 9 Connect to the Desired Location. Installation Instructions INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS LOCATION This appliance must be set tub. Do not, under any circumstances, cut or remove the third grounding prong from the power cord. Follow national electrical codes...
... Installation Specifications (see section 1). ing electrical requirements. This appliance must be drained into standpipe or set to deliver water at the top of appliance (see section 6). Step 1 Verify Your Gas Installation (see section 5). Step 9 Connect to the Desired Location. Installation Instructions INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS LOCATION This appliance must be set tub. Do not, under any circumstances, cut or remove the third grounding prong from the power cord. Follow national electrical codes...
Installation Instructions
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... natural gas. After the machine is in the home, remove remaining packing material/ carton from tub. Remove the bag containing the Washer hoses and parts parts from washer. Make sure there is at a test pressure in this dryer for use of old flexible connectors can be reinstalled if washer is equipped with a Valve & Burner Assembly for use new flexible connectors when installing gas appliances. Always use only with UL listed...
... natural gas. After the machine is in the home, remove remaining packing material/ carton from tub. Remove the bag containing the Washer hoses and parts parts from washer. Make sure there is at a test pressure in this dryer for use of old flexible connectors can be reinstalled if washer is equipped with a Valve & Burner Assembly for use new flexible connectors when installing gas appliances. Always use only with UL listed...
Installation Instructions
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... of the machine. Thread hot water hose onto connection labeled H at the rate of the appliance water inlet hose connections. If not installed, install rubber washer in addition, a siphon break MUST be within 42" of 16 gallons per minute. • DRAIN HEIGHT - Hand tighten, plus an additional 1/8 turn with a maximum unbalance pressure, hot vs. If your drains is required, order drain hose extension kit, GE part number WH49X301. DRAIN REQUIREMENTS • DRAIN RATE - The drain or...
... of the machine. Thread hot water hose onto connection labeled H at the rate of the appliance water inlet hose connections. If not installed, install rubber washer in addition, a siphon break MUST be within 42" of 16 gallons per minute. • DRAIN HEIGHT - Hand tighten, plus an additional 1/8 turn with a maximum unbalance pressure, hot vs. If your drains is required, order drain hose extension kit, GE part number WH49X301. DRAIN REQUIREMENTS • DRAIN RATE - The drain or...
Quick Specs
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... white (Gas) GTUP240EM Specification Revised 2/11 360329 capacity dryer • 3 wash/spin speed combinations - GTUP240EM/240GM GE® 24" Unitized Spacemaker® Washer and Dryer Features and Benefits • 2.2 cu. capacity washer • 4.4 cu. Speeds are designed to -the-touch results • Rotary-electronic controls (washer) - Washer will automatically measure the load size and add just the right amount of water • Bleach and fabric softener dispensers - White on white (Electric) • Model GTUP240GMWW - ft...
... white (Gas) GTUP240EM Specification Revised 2/11 360329 capacity dryer • 3 wash/spin speed combinations - GTUP240EM/240GM GE® 24" Unitized Spacemaker® Washer and Dryer Features and Benefits • 2.2 cu. capacity washer • 4.4 cu. Speeds are designed to -the-touch results • Rotary-electronic controls (washer) - Washer will automatically measure the load size and add just the right amount of water • Bleach and fabric softener dispensers - White on white (Electric) • Model GTUP240GMWW - ft...
