GEAppliances GFW490 Owner'S Manual & Installation Instructions Download Page 9

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PreWash 

Prewash is an extra wash before the 

main wash. Use it for heavily soiled 

clothes or for clothes with a care 

label that recommends prewashing 

before washing. Be sure to add liquid 

or powder high-efficiency detergent, 

or the proper wash additive to the 

prewash dispenser.

PreWash 

must be selected prior to 

pressing 

Start

.

The 

PreWash

 feature will fill the washer 

(adding the prewash detergent), tumble 

the clothes, drain and spin. Then the 

washer will run the selected wash cycle. 

NOTE:

 In some special cycles, the 

prewash is selected automatically 

as the default. You can modify this 

selection at any time.

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Soil

Changing the 

Soil 

level increases or 

decreases the wash time to remove 

different amounts of soil.

To change the 

Soil 

level, press the 

Soil 

level button until you have reached the 

desired setting. You can choose between 

Extra Light, Light, Normal, Heavy or Extra 

Heavy soil levels.

Temp

Adjust to select the proper water 

temperature for the wash cycle. The 

PreSoak

 and 

PreWash

 rinse water is 

always cold to help reduce energy usage 

and reduce setting of stains and wrinkles.
Follow the fabric manufacturer’s 

care label when selecting the wash 

temperature.

To change the wash temperature, press 

the wash

 Temp

 button until you have 

reached the desired setting. You can 

choose between Tap Cold, Cold, Warm, 

Hot or Extra Hot. By design, to protect 

fabrics, not all wash temperatures are 

available for certain wash cycles.

NOTE:

 The first 10 seconds of the wash 

fill is always cold. This feature assists in 

conditioning the fabric and preventing 

stains from setting on garments.

Spin

Changing the 

Spin 

speed changes the 

final spin speed of the cycles. Always 

follow the garment manufacturer’s care 

label when changing the 

Spin 

speed.

To change the 

Spin 

speed, press the 

Spin 

speed button until you have reached the 

desired setting. You can choose between 

No Spin, Low, Medium, High or Extra High 

Spin. 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.

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Rinse

Changing 

Rinse

 will change the number 

of rinses the cycle will use. To change the 

rinse option, press 

Rinse

 until you have 

reached the desired setting. On some 

models you can choose between Normal, 

Extra, Max (a third rinse), and no rinse. In 

order to select no rinse, press the 

Rinse

 

button until no lights are lit in the rinse 

window.

On models with 

Rinse+Spin

 cycle, a 

drain and spin cycle can be achieved by 

pressing the 

Rinse

 or 

Ext Rinse

 button 

until the LED is no longer illuminated.
On models with 

Drain+Spin

 cycle, a 

rinse and spin cycle can be achieved by 

selecting 

Ext Rinse

 option.

NOTE:

 Some models have only 

an 

Extra Rinse

 option. This 

option allows for an extra rinse during a 

cycle to remove excess dirt and 

detergent from soiled loads. Press the  

Ext Rinse

 button to select.

(Depending on model)

 

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Page 1: ...a 31 Consumer Support 32 GFW490 GFW480 GFWR4805 GFWR4800 GHWS3605 GHWS3600 GFWR2705 GFWR2700 GFWS2605 GFWS2600 OWNER S MANUAL INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Write the model and serial numbers here Model __...

Page 2: ...ery 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...

Page 3: ...s flammable DO NOT smoke or use an open flame during this time DO NOT allow children to play on or in this appliance Close supervision of children is necessary when this appliance is used near childre...

Page 4: ...arts and Accessories Order on line at GEApplianceparts com today 24 hours a day or by phone at 800 626 2002 during normal business hours Part Number Accessory PM14X10002 4 ft Rubber Water Supply Hoses...

Page 5: ...c shock or injury to persons read the IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS before operating this appliance WARNING Wash Soil Temp Spin Delay Wash Tumble Add a Garment Steam Complete Wash Stain Removal Guide...

Page 6: ...Medium Low No Spin Stain Removal Guide Prewash or Presoak Add Steam Time Saver Extra Rinse Delay Wash Tumble Care Overnight Dry Cycle for normal regular or typical use for washing up to a full load of...

Page 7: ...Light Hot Warm Cold Tap Cold Extra High High Medium Low No Spin Stain Removal Guide Prewash or Presoak Add Steam Time Saver Extra Rinse Delay Wash Tumble Care Overnight Dry Cycle designed for care of...

Page 8: ...nse Spin Extra High High Medium Low No Spin Extra Rinse Delay Wash Tumble Care To quickly rinse and spin out any items at any time Utilizes a high speed spin to extract water from wet items To achieve...

Page 9: ...mperatures are available for certain wash cycles NOTE The first 10 seconds of the wash fill is always cold This feature assists in conditioning the fabric and preventing stains from setting on garment...

Page 10: ...ble on the following cycles Active Wear Whites Normal and Single Item Overnight Dry is intended for smaller loads only This feature is intended for use when clothes need to be washed dried and ready t...

Page 11: ...e desired volume There are four sound levels including OFF To turn the button sounds ON OFF press and hold the button for 3 seconds 18 Lock Control You can lock the controls to prevent any selections...

Page 12: ...ntil the end of the cycle NOTE The cycle time is affected by how long it takes the washer to fill This depends on the water pressure in your home The smart timer learns the amount of time it takes to...

Page 13: ...etergent residue being left on the clothes The Dispenser Drawer Slowly open the dispenser drawer by pulling it out until it stops After adding laundry products slowly close the dispenser drawer Closin...

Page 14: ...nser The Detergent Compartment Only use high efficiency detergent in this washer DO NOT fill high efficiency detergent over the MAX line Use detergent manufacturer s recommended amount Powder Detergen...

Page 15: ...T shirts 4 Pairs of Sweatpants 4 Sweatshirts 2 Hoodies 7 Pairs of Socks DELICATES 7 Bras 7 Panties 3 Slips 2 Camisoles 4 Nightgowns Using a nylon mesh bag for small items is recommended SPEED WASH 2...

Page 16: ...in about 90 minutes Do not interrupt the cycle 5 After the cycle is complete leave the door open slightly for better ventilation If for any reason the cycle needs to be interrupted the door will not o...

Page 17: ...and towels on the floor in front of the washer to protect the floor It is normal to catch about a cup of water when the filter is removed 3 Pull down the pour spout 4 Turn the pump filter counterclock...

Page 18: ...rn inserts to the proper compartments Replace the dispenser drawer To reduce buildup in the Dispenser Drawer area Use only HE High Efficiency detergent Lock tab is visible only after drawer has been p...

Page 19: ...cal 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 TOOLS REQU...

Page 20: ...ing NOTE With Legs 40 1 2 102 5 cm 3 4 1 9 cm adjustability With Built In Pedestal 46 117 cm 3 4 1 9 cm adjustability With Optional Pedestal GFXP1308 52 132 1 cm 3 4 1 9 cm adjustability Stacked 78 1...

Page 21: ...Remove the following from the back side of the washer 4 bolts 4 plastic spacers including rubber grommets 4 power cord retainers 4 Remove the shipping bolt Insert plug into shipping bolt hole NOTE Fa...

Page 22: ...d wire not provided may be added Attach to washer cabinet with a 8 18 x sheet metal screw available at any hardware store to rear of washer Mobile Home Installation Installation must conform to Standa...

Page 23: ...lbow end of the HOT and COLD hoses Reinstall the rubber washer into the hose fitting if it has fallen out during shipment Carefully connect the inlet hose marked HOT to the outside H outlet of the wat...

Page 24: ...er is off at the circuit breaker fuse box before plugging the power cord into an outlet 10 Turn on the power at the circuit breaker fuse box 11 Read the rest of this Owner s Manual It contains valuabl...

Page 25: ...UPO WRXFKLQJ WKH RRU DQG WKH ORFN QXWV DUH VHFXUHO WLJKWHQHG 7KLV LV HVSHFLDOO LPSRUWDQW if the washer is installed on a pedestal Leveling the legs on the washer or the pedestal require the same steps...

Page 26: ...rubber door seal Sometimes dirt or clothing is left in this seal and can cause a small leak If this area is wet you have oversudsing condition Use less detergent Make sure hose connections are tight a...

Page 27: ...r is unplugged Water supply is turned off Circuit breaker fuse is tripped blown Automatic self system checks Make sure cord is plugged securely into a working outlet Turn both hot and cold faucets ful...

Page 28: ...e for fabric Use a water conditioner like Calgon brand or install a water softener Make sure water heater is delivering water at 120 140 F 48 60 C Try a liquid HE detergent Sort clothes by color If fa...

Page 29: ...nthly clean the dispenser drawer to remove buildup of chemicals Make sure to have the correct amount of softener or bleach Make sure softener and bleach cap for dispenser are seated or they will not w...

Page 30: ...used by accident fire floods or acts of God Incidental or consequential damage caused by possible defects with this appliance Defects or damage due to operation in freezing temperatures Damage after d...

Page 31: ...y require the use of the onboard data port for diagnostics This gives a GE Appliances Factory Service technician the ability to quickly diagnose any issues with your appliance and helps GE Appliances...

Page 32: ...iscounts that are available while your warranty is still in effect You can purchase it on line anytime or call 800 626 2224 during normal business hours GE Appliances Consumer Home Services will still...

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