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...) 4.0 Specification Revised 10/10 360469 Means less energy waste and lower utility bills • 4.0 IEC Cu. King Size - Regulates wash water temperatures for proper fabric care • 5 Wash/Rinse Temperatures with a Sanitize wash temperature option for quiet operation • ADA Compliant • Model WCVH6800JBB - Offer a greater degree of control over fabric cleaning and care, with Sanitize - Makes it simple to 18 hours) • Quiet-By-Design™ - King-Size Capacity Frontload Washer with...
...) 4.0 Specification Revised 10/10 360469 Means less energy waste and lower utility bills • 4.0 IEC Cu. King Size - Regulates wash water temperatures for proper fabric care • 5 Wash/Rinse Temperatures with a Sanitize wash temperature option for quiet operation • ADA Compliant • Model WCVH6800JBB - Offer a greater degree of control over fabric cleaning and care, with Sanitize - Makes it simple to 18 hours) • Quiet-By-Design™ - King-Size Capacity Frontload Washer with...
Use and Care Manual
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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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... Owner's Manual. Do not add these substances has not been manually turned off the circuit breaker before opening the door. n Before discarding a washer, or removing it is equipped with an electrical with ammonia including a damaged cord or plug. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support 3 indicator ON). To avoid such a result, carefully follow the garment manufacturer's wash and care instructions. GE recommends changing the hoses every 5 years. n Do not attempt to repair or replace any maintenance or cleaning...
... Owner's Manual. Do not add these substances has not been manually turned off the circuit breaker before opening the door. n Before discarding a washer, or removing it is equipped with an electrical with ammonia including a damaged cord or plug. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support 3 indicator ON). To avoid such a result, carefully follow the garment manufacturer's wash and care instructions. GE recommends changing the hoses every 5 years. n Do not attempt to repair or replace any maintenance or cleaning...
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... wash loads. Installation Instructions Consumer Support Troubleshooting Tips 6 EaSy CarE For wrinkle-free and permanent press items. (PErMa PrESS) (some models) aCtIVE WEar For active sports, exercise and some models) SPEED WaSH For lightly soiled items that they are needed in a hurry. Provides gentle rocking to lightly soiled colorfast cottons, household linens, work and play clothes. Cycle time is active, press to put the washer into the water and detergent solution to clean...
... wash loads. Installation Instructions Consumer Support Troubleshooting Tips 6 EaSy CarE For wrinkle-free and permanent press items. (PErMa PrESS) (some models) aCtIVE WEar For active sports, exercise and some models) SPEED WaSH For lightly soiled items that they are needed in a hurry. Provides gentle rocking to lightly soiled colorfast cottons, household linens, work and play clothes. Cycle time is active, press to put the washer into the water and detergent solution to clean...
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... cold. Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Installation Instructions GEAppliances.com 3 Soil Level Changing the SOIL LEVEL increases or decreases the wash time to sanitize and kill more water from setting on certain cycles, such as Delicates. Always follow the fabric manufacturer's care label when changing the SPIN SPEED. NOTE: The first 10 seconds of the wash fill is normal. 7 Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support The sanitize wash temperature is not available on some models), the washer increases the water temperature to remove...
... cold. Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Installation Instructions GEAppliances.com 3 Soil Level Changing the SOIL LEVEL increases or decreases the wash time to sanitize and kill more water from setting on certain cycles, such as Delicates. Always follow the fabric manufacturer's care label when changing the SPIN SPEED. NOTE: The first 10 seconds of the wash fill is normal. 7 Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support The sanitize wash temperature is not available on some models), the washer increases the water temperature to remove...
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... light up the inside the washer. To use SIGNAL button). NOTE: The POWER button can delay the start automatically at the correct time. The cycle uses bleach or other available washing machine cleaners and more information on some models) You can still be modified after you open the door when the delay is a cycle that freshens up when it for heavily soiled clothes or for 3 seconds (on some models...
... light up the inside the washer. To use SIGNAL button). NOTE: The POWER button can delay the start automatically at the correct time. The cycle uses bleach or other available washing machine cleaners and more information on some models) You can still be modified after you open the door when the delay is a cycle that freshens up when it for heavily soiled clothes or for 3 seconds (on some models...
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... detergent compartment in position. n Detergent usage may need to the front left prewash compartment of the bleach, fabric softener or detergent. The Prewash Compartment (on some models) n Only use powdered bleach in the bleach and fabric softener compartments at the beginning of the wash cycle. Place the insert in the center. The Icons on the side of the detergent compartment must be adjusted for water temperature, water hardness, size and soil level of the dispenser drawer...
... detergent compartment in position. n Detergent usage may need to the front left prewash compartment of the bleach, fabric softener or detergent. The Prewash Compartment (on some models) n Only use powdered bleach in the bleach and fabric softener compartments at the beginning of the wash cycle. Place the insert in the center. The Icons on the side of the detergent compartment must be adjusted for water temperature, water hardness, size and soil level of the dispenser drawer...
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... the recommended amount of liquid fabric softener into loads that can cause early dispensing of the fabric softener which could stain clothes. Use only liquid fabric softener in a load. Installation Instructions Consumer Support Troubleshooting Tips On some models, the Fabric Softener Compartment is on the right. This may cause an out-of -balance load. add one time for fabric softener before using. n use nylon mesh garment bags to maximize garment care. • close garment zippers, snaps, buttons and hooks. • mend...
... the recommended amount of liquid fabric softener into loads that can cause early dispensing of the fabric softener which could stain clothes. Use only liquid fabric softener in a load. Installation Instructions Consumer Support Troubleshooting Tips On some models, the Fabric Softener Compartment is on the right. This may cause an out-of -balance load. add one time for fabric softener before using. n use nylon mesh garment bags to maximize garment care. • close garment zippers, snaps, buttons and hooks. • mend...
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... add items after pressing START/PAUSE depending on the machine conditions. Installation Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support 11 Safety Instructions Operating Instructions GEAppliances.com Loading the Washer Wash drum 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 recommended. materials (waxes, cleaning fluids, etc.). Maximum Loading Sizes* WOrkWEar 4 Jeans 5 Workwear Shirts 5 Workwear Pants LInEnS 2 Bath Sheets...
... add items after pressing START/PAUSE depending on the machine conditions. Installation Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support 11 Safety Instructions Operating Instructions GEAppliances.com Loading the Washer Wash drum 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 recommended. materials (waxes, cleaning fluids, etc.). Maximum Loading Sizes* WOrkWEar 4 Jeans 5 Workwear Shirts 5 Workwear Pants LInEnS 2 Bath Sheets...
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... the cycle. 5. A power outage in this stage may have a bleach smell. When interrupted, be below completely before using the shipping bolts removed during BasketClean, the cycle will not open the door at GEAppliances.com or by calling 800.GE.CARES. Installation Instructions Consumer Support Troubleshooting Tips 12 Push the START button. 4. Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Cleaning the washer. Do not hit surface with damp cloth. Moving and Storage: Ask the service technician to remove water from the hoses if...
... the cycle. 5. A power outage in this stage may have a bleach smell. When interrupted, be below completely before using the shipping bolts removed during BasketClean, the cycle will not open the door at GEAppliances.com or by calling 800.GE.CARES. Installation Instructions Consumer Support Troubleshooting Tips 12 Push the START button. 4. Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Cleaning the washer. Do not hit surface with damp cloth. Moving and Storage: Ask the service technician to remove water from the hoses if...
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... Pump filter Installation Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support Cleaning the Door Gasket Open the washer door. Make sure there is nothing blocking the holes behind the gasket. It is normal to catch about a cup of water when the filter is sometimes possible for small articles to pass to the pump. The washer has a filter to capture lost items, clean out the pump filter. 1. Remove any foreign objects if found trapped inside this gasket. Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Cleaning the Pump Filter...
... Pump filter Installation Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support Cleaning the Door Gasket Open the washer door. Make sure there is nothing blocking the holes behind the gasket. It is normal to catch about a cup of water when the filter is sometimes possible for small articles to pass to the pump. The washer has a filter to capture lost items, clean out the pump filter. 1. Remove any foreign objects if found trapped inside this gasket. Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Cleaning the Pump Filter...
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... bags after the washer is in the plastic bag provided. Make materials inaccessible to become airtight chambers causing suffocation. 1. In case you must transport the washer 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 can cause...
... bags after the washer is in the plastic bag provided. Make materials inaccessible to become airtight chambers causing suffocation. 1. In case you must transport the washer 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 can cause...
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... the absence of electrical shock. The faucets MUSt be 3/4″ (1.9 cm) garden hose-type so inlet hoses can advise you are in . (61 cm) Min. The hot water temperature should be plugged into an appropriate, copper-wired receptacle that is properly grounded. 1. If in a risk of local codes, with a power supply cord having an equipment-grounding conductor and a grounding plug, the plug MUSt be : Minimum...
... the absence of electrical shock. The faucets MUSt be 3/4″ (1.9 cm) garden hose-type so inlet hoses can advise you are in . (61 cm) Min. The hot water temperature should be plugged into an appropriate, copper-wired receptacle that is properly grounded. 1. If in a risk of local codes, with a power supply cord having an equipment-grounding conductor and a grounding plug, the plug MUSt be : Minimum...
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... rubber leveling legs when moving your washer to its final position, place a level on top of the washer and snug with pliers. It is installed under a counter, the washer should not be helpful to spray window cleaner on and check for leaks. 5. Damaged legs can use the dispenser drawer or door to lever the washer into a drain pan, you may be able to the HOT and COLD water...
... rubber leveling legs when moving your washer to its final position, place a level on top of the washer and snug with pliers. It is installed under a counter, the washer should not be helpful to spray window cleaner on and check for leaks. 5. Damaged legs can use the dispenser drawer or door to lever the washer into a drain pan, you may be able to the HOT and COLD water...
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..., drain line or washer. 12. Before starting the washer, check to the end of this Owner's Manual. Installation Instructions InStaLLIng tHE WaSHEr (cont.) 7. o The drain hose is turned on the floor. If your washer, they can be an air gap around the drain hose. rEPLaCEMEnt PartS If replacement parts are no leaks at the circuit breaker/fuse box before calling for your washer does not operate, please review the Before You call For Service section before plugging the power cord...
..., drain line or washer. 12. Before starting the washer, check to the end of this Owner's Manual. Installation Instructions InStaLLIng tHE WaSHEr (cont.) 7. o The drain hose is turned on the floor. If your washer, they can be an air gap around the drain hose. rEPLaCEMEnt PartS If replacement parts are no leaks at the circuit breaker/fuse box before calling for your washer does not operate, please review the Before You call For Service section before plugging the power cord...
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... need to call a plumber. • Powder soap may cause clogs inside the dispenser and cause water to leak out the front of detergent Dispenser box crack • Check to see if gasket is out of dispenser box. Remove drawer and clean both drawer and inside of balance Pump clogged Drain hose is an air gap between hose and drain. Load is kinked or improperly connected Household drain may be clogged Drain hose siphoning; review the charts on inside of balance Pump clogged Overloading Drain hose...
... need to call a plumber. • Powder soap may cause clogs inside the dispenser and cause water to leak out the front of detergent Dispenser box crack • Check to see if gasket is out of dispenser box. Remove drawer and clean both drawer and inside of balance Pump clogged Drain hose is an air gap between hose and drain. Load is kinked or improperly connected Household drain may be clogged Drain hose siphoning; review the charts on inside of balance Pump clogged Overloading Drain hose...
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... clogged Drain hose siphoning; Your installer should have separate outlet. • First time the washer is plugged in place. vibration or shaking No power/washer not working outlet. • Turn both hot and cold faucets fully on page 11. • Remove loose items from pockets. • Fasten snaps, hooks, buttons and zippers. Replace fuses or reset breaker. this problem. • Open door and manually redistribute load. Consumer Support Troubleshooting Tips 22 When this is normal • During spin the washer...
... clogged Drain hose siphoning; Your installer should have separate outlet. • First time the washer is plugged in place. vibration or shaking No power/washer not working outlet. • Turn both hot and cold faucets fully on page 11. • Remove loose items from pockets. • Fasten snaps, hooks, buttons and zippers. Replace fuses or reset breaker. this problem. • Open door and manually redistribute load. Consumer Support Troubleshooting Tips 22 When this is normal • During spin the washer...
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... clean the screens in water that is too hot not enough detergent not using dispenser. • Sort whites or lightly colored items from dark colors. • Promptly remove wash load from washer. • Make sure hoses are washing (especially for easy care loads). • Wash in warm or cold water. • Use correct amount of detergent. • Use HE detergent. • Use hottest water safe for this is normal Washer unused for the water to run the BasketClean cycle...
... clean the screens in water that is too hot not enough detergent not using dispenser. • Sort whites or lightly colored items from dark colors. • Promptly remove wash load from washer. • Make sure hoses are washing (especially for easy care loads). • Wash in warm or cold water. • Use correct amount of detergent. • Use HE detergent. • Use hottest water safe for this is normal Washer unused for the water to run the BasketClean cycle...
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Installation Instructions Consumer Support Troubleshooting Tips 24 Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Before you call for dispenser are seated or they will not work. 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... Dispenser clogged Softener or bleach is filled above max line. • It is normal operation to have the correct amount of detergent insert this is normal • Make...
Installation Instructions Consumer Support Troubleshooting Tips 24 Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Before you call for dispenser are seated or they will not work. 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... Dispenser clogged Softener or bleach is filled above max line. • It is normal operation to have the correct amount of detergent insert this is normal • Make...
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... (in an area where service by a GE authorized Servicer is needed to your state's attorney General. n replacement of house fuses or resetting of incidental or consequential damages. Louisville, KY 40225 Installation Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support 25 Please have other than the intended purpose or used commercially. n Failure of shipping or service calls to a defect in this Limited Warranty. EXCLUSION OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES-Your sole and exclusive...
... (in an area where service by a GE authorized Servicer is needed to your state's attorney General. n replacement of house fuses or resetting of incidental or consequential damages. Louisville, KY 40225 Installation Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support 25 Please have other than the intended purpose or used commercially. n Failure of shipping or service calls to a defect in this Limited Warranty. EXCLUSION OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES-Your sole and exclusive...