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49-3000230 Rev 0

Installation

Combo Washer/Dryer

Instructions

If you have any questions, call GE Appliances at 800.GE.CARES

(800.432.2737) or visit our Website at: GEAppliances.com

In Canada, call 800.561.3344 or visit GEAppliances.ca

TOOLS REQUIRED FOR
UNIT INSTALLATION

Level

Wrench (provided)

Channel-lock adjustable pliers

PARTS SUPPLIED

BEFORE YOU BEGIN

Read these instructions completely and carefully.

•

IMPORTANT –

Save these

instructions for local inspector’s use.

•

IMPORTANT –

Observe all governing

codes and ordinances.

•

Note to Installer –

Be sure to leave these

instructions with the Consumer.

•

Note to Consumer –

Keep these instructions

for future reference.

•

Skill level –

Installation of this appliance requires

basic mechanical and electrical skills.

•

Completion time –

1-3 hours

• Proper installation is the responsibility of the

installer.

• Product failure due to improper installation is not

covered under the Warranty.

Water Hoses (2)
(Flat washers
pre-installed)

Drain Hose
Guide

DO NOT Install the Unit:

In an area exposed to dripping water or outside weather

conditions. The ambient temperature should never be
below 60°F (15.6°C) for proper unit operation.

In an area where it will come in contact with curtains or
drapes.

On carpet. The floor

MUST

be a hard surface with a

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To make sure the unit does not vibrate or move, you
may have to reinforce the floor.

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plywood sheet solidly attached to existing floor covering.

IMPORTANT:
Minimum Installation Clearances

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• When installed in closet: Sides/Rear = 0” and Top/Front =

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• Consideration must be given to provide adequate

clearance for installation and service.

• Closet doors must be louvered or otherwise ventilated

and have at least 60 square inches (387.1 cm

) of open

area. If the closet contains a second laundry unit, doors
must contain a minimum of 120 square inches (774.2
cm

) of open area.

LOCATION OF YOUR UNIT

MOBILE HOME INSTALLATION:

Installation must conform to Standard for Mobile Homes, ANSI A119.1 and National Mobile Home Construction and
Safety Standards Act of 1974 (PL93-383).

Safety Glasses

Gloves

Summary of Contents for Combination GFQ14

Page 1: ...MITED WARRANTY 31 CONSUMER SUPPORT 32 GFQ14 OWNER S MANUAL INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Write the model and serial numbers here Model _________________ Serial _________________ You can find them on a label inside the door ENGLISH FRANÇAIS ESPAÑOL GE is a trademark of the General Electric Company Manufactured under trademark license COMBINATION 0020507767YB 49 3000230 Rev 1 12 19 GEA ...

Page 2: ...es into every GE Appliances product and we think you will too Among other things registration of your appliance ensures that we can deliver important product information and warranty details when you need them Register your GE appliance now online Helpful websites and phone numbers are available in the Consumer Support section of this Owner s Manual You may also mail in the pre printed registratio...

Page 3: ...dry times NOTE During Dry cycles temperatures in the unit can get very hot For this reason the door will lock during the dry cycle and remain locked after pausing or at the end of the cycle until temperatures cool down Forcing the door open will result in a broken door mechanism This unit uses condenser drying technology This enables installation and use without a vent but loads take approximately...

Page 4: ...the appliance should be cleaned periodically by qualified service personnel Ŷ DO NOT add dryer lint sheet in the unit when washing Ŷ DO NOT spray any type of aerosol into on or near the unit at any time DO NOT use any type of spray cleaner when cleaning the interior Hazardous fumes or electrical shock could occur Ŷ Under certain conditions hydrogen gas may be produced in a hot water system that ha...

Page 5: ...liances specifications Ŷ GE Appliances strongly recommends the use of new water supply hoses Hoses degrade over time and need to be replaced every 5 years to reduce the risk of hose failures and water damage PARTS AND ACCESSORIES Order on line at GEApplianceparts com today 24 hours a day or by phone at 877 959 8688 during normal business hours In Canada visit your local GE Appliances parts distrib...

Page 6: ...othes To reduce the risk of fire electric shock or injury to persons read the IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION before operating this appliance WARNING Power MAX Liquid Only MAX Appearance will vary Getting started Introduction This unit allows wash only dry only wash and dry cycles Fill the drum 2 3 full with laundry for best wash and dry performance This allows air movement and proper drying A fully ...

Page 7: ...illuminated for a short time after cycle completion When this occurs the unit is taking actions to correct the out of balance condition and complete the cycle normally In some cases the unit may not be able to balance the load and spin up to full speed Run a Spin Only cycle Power Start Pause Cold Cool Warm Ex Hot Hot No Spin Low Medium Max High Ex Light Light Normal Ex Heavy Heavy Est Time Remaini...

Page 8: ...Normal Light Ex Light Ex Hot Hot Warm Cool Cold Max High Medium Low No Spin Off Tumble Low Normal Time Saver Extra Rinse Extended Tumble Delay Wash cycle tailored to care for casual clothes and office wear items Whites and household linens Whites Ex Heavy Heavy Normal Light Ex Light Ex Hot Hot Warm Cool Cold Max High Medium Low No Spin Off Tumble Low Normal Time Saver Extra Rinse Extended Tumble D...

Page 9: ...mal Extra Rinse Extended Tumble Delay To quickly rinse and spin out any items at any time Utilizes a high speed spin to extract water from wet items To achieve a drain and spin delselect the Extra Rinse option This cycle will dispense prewash detergent and fabric softener Use to spin dry clothes that have already been washed Spin Only Max High Medium Low No Spin Off Tumble Low Normal Delay Utilize...

Page 10: ...Tumble Low Normal Extended Tumble Delay The sensor continuously monitors the amount of moisture in the load by detecting temperature in the drum The cycle ends when the moisture reaches the selected dry level Use for normal dryness level suitable for most loads This is the preferred cycle for energy saving Auto Dry Tumble Low Normal Extended Tumble Delay The sensor continuously monitors the amount...

Page 11: ...il you have reached the desired setting You can choose between No Spin Low Medium High or Max Higher spin speeds are not available on certain cycles such as Delicates Higher spin speeds remove more water from the clothes and will help reduce dry time but may also increase the possibility of setting wrinkles on some fabrics Spin F Dry Changing Dry will change the temperature for your dry cycle Dry ...

Page 12: ...atus The control lock icon on the display will light up when it is on NOTE The Power button can still be used when the unit is locked Temp Soil Start Pause K Signal When the light is on the unit will beep at the end of the cycle and every time you press a pad on the control panel To turn the signal off press and hold the Temp and Spin pads together for 3 seconds A sound is made to indicate the loc...

Page 13: ...49 3000230 Rev 0 13 NOTES Notes ...

Page 14: ... the recommended amount of liquid fabric softener into the compartment labeled Fabric Softener Use only liquid fabric softener in the dispenser Dilute with water to the maximum fill line Do not exceed the maximum fill line Overfilling can cause early dispensing of the fabric softener which could stain clothes NOTE Do not pour fabric softener directly on the wash load Fabric Softener Compartment Di...

Page 15: ...rce open the door when it is locked After the door unlocks open gently Add items close the door and press Start Pause to restart WARNING Fire Hazard Loading Examples WORKWEAR LINENS MIXED LOAD DELICATES QUICK WASH 2 3 GARMENTS 3 Jeans 3 Work Wear Shirts 2 Work Wear Pants 1 Bath Sheet 6 Bath Towels 8 Washcloths 4 Hand Towels 1 Terrycloth Bath Mat OR 1 Flat Queen Sized Sheet 1 Fitted Queen Sized She...

Page 16: ...tight seal It is recommended to rinse the unit at least once per month with 1 cup of bleach or other commercially available product manufactured for this purpose such as Tide Washing Machine Cleaner poured directly into the basket without clothes and using the Tub Clean Cycle The interior of the appliance should be cleaned once a year by qualified service personnel Pump Filter Door appearance will...

Page 17: ...ompartments Replace the dispenser drawer To reduce buildup in the Dispenser Drawer area Use only HE High Efficiency detergent Moving and Storage Ask the service technician to remove water from drain pump and hoses Do not store the unit where it will be exposed to the weather When moving the unit the tub should be kept stationary by using the shipping bolts removed during installation See Installat...

Page 18: ...he Unit 1 In an area exposed to dripping water or outside weather conditions The ambient temperature should never be below 60 F 15 6 C for proper unit operation 2 In an area where it will come in contact with curtains or drapes 3 On carpet The floor MUST be a hard surface with a PD LPXP VORSH RI Ǝ SHU IRRW FP SHU FP To make sure the unit does not vibrate or move you may have to reinforce the floor...

Page 19: ...GH IN DIMENSIONS FRONT NOTE Leveling legs retracted 33 1 4 84 5 cm Leveling legs extended 33 3 4 85 5 cm Stacked 66 1 2 169 0 cm BACK 21 3 4 55 25 cm 4 3 4 12 cm 2 1 16 5 24 cm 31 1 32 78 82 cm 29 3 4 75 57 cm 23 7 16 59 5 cm 33 1 4 84 5 cm SIDE 25 5 8 65 cm 33 1 4 84 5 cm ...

Page 20: ...bber grommets NOTE Do NOT remove the screw or clip holding the hose UNPACKING THE UNIT UNPACKING THE UNIT cont 7 Insert shipping bolt hole covers into shipping bolt holes NOTES Failure to remove the shipping braces can cause the unit to become severely unbalanced IMPORTANT Save all bolts for future use If you must transport the unit at a later date you must reinstall the shipping support hardware ...

Page 21: ...uipment grounding conductor and a grounding plug The plug must be plugged into an appropriate outlet that is properly installed and grounded in accordance with all local codes and ordinances Improper connection of the equipment grounding conductor can result in a risk of electrical shock Check with a qualified electrician or service representative or personnel if you are in doubt as to whether the...

Page 22: ... snug with a wrench NOTE Keep the leg extension at a minimum to prevent excessive vibration The farther out the legs are extended the more the unit will vibrate If the floor is not level or is damaged you may have to extend the rear leveling legs INSTALLING THE UNIT 7 Attach U shaped hose guide to the end of the drain hose Place the hose in a laundry tub or standpipe Drain hose should be secured t...

Page 23: ... for water If this area is wet you have oversudsing condition Use less detergent Fill hoses or drain hose is improperly connected Make sure hose connections are tight at unit and faucets and make sure end of drain hose is correctly inserted in and secured to drain facility Household drain may be clogged Check household plumbing You may need to call a plumber Dispenser clogged Powder soap may cause...

Page 24: ...e and Cleaning section on how to clean the Pump Filter No power unit not working or dead Unit is unplugged Make sure cord is plugged securely into a working outlet This is normal Control panel is asleep Press the Power button to wake up the display Unit was accidentally paused when starting Delay Dry If the light on the Start Pause button is flashing the unit is paused Press Start Pause button to ...

Page 25: ... is an energy efficient unit As a result the temperature settings for this unit may be different than for a non energy efficient unit Insufficient water supply Make sure that the water supply is turned on Make sure that the water faucets are turned to their completely open position The door is open The door must be closed for all cycle operations If the door is opened during operation all function...

Page 26: ...ficiency detergent Always remove wet items from the unit promptly after machine stops running Leave the door slightly open for the water to air dry Close supervision is necessary if this appliance is used by or near children Do not allow children to play on or in this or any other appliance Detergent leak Incorrect placement of detergent insert Make sure detergent insert is properly located and fu...

Page 27: ...s chosen but load is still damp Load consists of a mixture of heavy and light fabrics When combining heavy and light fabrics in a load choose Auto Extra Dry Control buttons not responding Controls accidentally put in service mode Press Start Pause Controls accidentally put in lock mode Hold the Soil and Temp buttons for 3 seconds to unlock the unit Controls performed an incorrect operation Reset t...

Page 28: ...sary until even Clothes are wrinkled Letting items sit in unit after cycle ends Remove items when cycle ends and fold or hang immediately or use the Ext Tumble option Overloading Separate large loads into smaller ones Clothes shrink Some fabrics will naturally shrink when washed Others can be safely washed but will shrink while drying in the unit To avoid shrinkage follow garment care labels exact...

Page 29: ...nds still wet at end of cycle The dryness monitor senses that the body of the clothes is dry Choose Timed Dry to dry damp collars and waistbands In the future when drying a load with collars and waistbands choose Auto Extra Dry Unit continues to tumble after display says Complete Ext Tumble was selected Ensure Ext Tumble option is not selected ...

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Page 31: ...hts are consult your local or state consumer affairs office or your state s Attorney General Warrantor GE Appliances a Haier Company Louisville KY 40225 EXCLUSION OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES Your sole and exclusive remedy is product repair as provided in this Limited Warranty Any implied warranties including the implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose are limited to one...

Page 32: ... be there after your warranty expires In the US GEAppliances com extended warranty or call 800 626 2224 during normal business hours In Canada GEAppliances ca en support purchase extended warranty or call 866 277 9842 Remote Connectivity For assistance with wireless network connectivity for models with remote enable in the US visit our website at GEAppliances com connected home smart appliances or...

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