Страница 1: ...ature 5 Stain Inspector 7 8 Summary Screen 9 10 Installation Instruc_tions Before You Begin 19 21 Step by Step Instructions 21 24 Switching the Washer and Dryer Backspl_hes 25 28 Troubleshooting Tips 29 30 Consumer Support Consumer Support Back Cover Warranty 31 Write the model and serial numbers here Model Serial You can find them on the rear cover of the washer backsplash 3828EA3023 175D1807P415...
Страница 2: ...ed m the hot water system This simple procedure will allow any buih up hydrogen gas to escape Since the gas is flammable do not smoke or use an open flame or appliance during this process PROPER INSTALLATION 7his wa slwr m_J _the _ mt_ imtalied amt located in accontance with the l_talkztion Instructiom b_ore it _ used h_stallation l_t uctio_ are i_wluded in the back oJ th s manual Install or store...
Страница 3: ...fabrics To avoid such a result carefially follow the garment manufacturer s wash and care instructions To minimize the possibility of electric shock unplug this appliance from the power supply or disconnect the washer at the household distribution panel by remo_dng the fuse or switehing off the circuit breaker before attempting any maintenance or cleaning NOTE Pressing START STOP or POWER does NOT...
Страница 4: ...to return to the prmdous screen TOUCH SCREEN Press the graphics on dm interactive display to use the washer features Do not use sharp objects to press the Touch Screen NOTE If the washer is inactive for 5 minutes the Touch Screen will go into standby mode and the display will be dark Press the Touch Screen or any button to wake up the display HOME Press to return to the TOUCH TO SELECT WASH CYCLE ...
Страница 5: ...spin or spin only cycle Press STAIN INSPECTOR to wash items with specific types of stains After selecting a wash method use the Touch Screen to select a specific wash cycle to match your load Change any of the automatic settings if desired hy pressing the Touch Screen and following the on screen instructions By changing the settings you can Remove heavier soil Change the water temperature Change t...
Страница 6: ...ES include Athletic Wear Jackets Coats Play Clothes Blouses Jeans Sweaters Delicates Khakis S Mmwear Dress Shirts Knits Underwear Easy Care Lingerie Silks Washable Everyday Mixed Garments Wear Casual Washing by Fabric Type Select By Fabric to wash loads sorted by fabric type FABRIC CYCLES include Blends Delicates Polyester Cottons Knits Silks Washable Washing Using the Special Cycles Select SPECIA...
Страница 7: ...ATE ADDANENZYMECONTAINING DETERGENTLIKELIQUIDTIDEIR TO THE WASH BOOST DISPENSER AND USEA HIGHEFFICIENCY DETERGENT IN THE DETERGENT DISPENSER 5 Select COTTONS from the list of fhbric types and select WHITES from the list of colors 6 Fill the detergent tray with a low sudsing high efficiency liquid detergent such as Tide HE Fill the Wash Boost tray with the proper pre trearment additive Wash BoostTr...
Страница 8: ...nt water based Paint oil based Pencil mark Rubber cement Food Dairy Cooking Animal fat Baby formula Butter margarine Chocolate Cooking oil Cream cheese sauce Egg Gra W Grease Mayonnaise Milk Mustard Pudding Salad dressing Tomato based Vegetable oil Heavy Oils Motor oil Ointment salve Outdoor Dingy white socks Grass Mud dirt Clay Rust iron Personal Baby stains Blood Feces Perspiration Urine Vomit C...
Страница 9: ...anging the Wash 7_mperatm_ Changing the temperature changes the wash and presoak temperatures only The Final rinse will always be a cold rinse Y Y Follo a the tabric mare tacturer s care label _hen selecting the wash temperature To change the wash temperature touch the TEMP pad on the Touch Screen then use the arro_a_ to select a higher or lower temperature Press OK when you have reached the desir...
Страница 10: ...he new volume will be saved as the default setting Extended Spin Increases the length of the spin time to extract more water from your clothes NOTE The water level will vary depending on the load size and type The washer uses adaptive filling and load sensing to provide tlle appropriate water level for effective and efficient w ash pertormance and energy usage OPTIONS p o o lP ARE YOU USING PRESOA...
Страница 11: ... the vcash cycle you wish to modif _ Change any of the automatic settings and select any options Press SAVEon the Touch Screen 7 Using the keypad on the Touch Sereen type the name of your My Cycle and press OK To begin using your new My Cycle right away select it from the Touch Screen menu and press START To save a current cycle as a My Cycle from the Summmy Screen 1 After setting a wash cycle or ...
Страница 12: ...ess SAVE on the Touch Screen To delete a My Cycle from the Home Screen 1 Press the MY CYCLES button 2 Select DELETE from the Touch Screen lnenu 3 Select the cycle name from the Touch Screen lnenu 4 Choose YES to delete the cycle or CANCEL to return to the list of My Cycles To rename a My Cycle from the Home Screen 1 Press the MY CYCLES button 2 Select RENAME from the Touch Screen Fllenu 3 Select t...
Страница 13: ... I I Using the 7 oubleshootm To locate Troubleshooting Tips for common washer problems 1 Press the HELP button 2 On the Touch Screen select TROUBLE SHOOTER 3 On the Touch Screen select the problem description from the list You can use the arrows at the right of the screen m scroll up and down through the list of additional problems 4 On the Touch Screen select a po_ible cause for the problem and f...
Страница 14: ...hes your wash load After the wash cycle is complete communication begins once either the a_asher or dryer Touch Screen is activated Once the infbrmation is sent your dryer will create the optimal dry cycle fbr your load To turn the Washer Dryer Communication feature on or off 1 From the Home Screen press the HELP button 2 Select MACHINE PREFERENCES from the Touch Sereen 3 Select WASHER DRYER COMMU...
Страница 15: ...to the vcash basket directly before adding clothes Do not ndx chlorine bleach with a_ia or acids such as vinegar and or ru _t remover Mixing can produce a toxic gas which may cause death Using the Dispenser Drawer The dispenser drawer contains 3 compartments Liquid Fabric Softener Liquid or Powder Low Sudsing High Efficiency Detergent Liquid Wash Boost Additives The dispenser automatically dispens...
Страница 16: ...nd compartment Use only liquid fabric softener Dilute with water to the maximum fill line Do not exceed the maximumf_ line Oa erfilling can cause early dispensing of the Fabric softenm which could stain clothes NOTE Do not pour tabric softener direcdy on the vcash load It may stain the clothes Adding Wash Boost Additives The Wash Boost dispenser may be used to clean heavily soiled or stained garme...
Страница 17: ...tem the water level may not completely cover the load To add items after vcasher has started lift the lid add items and close the lid Do not wash fabrics containingflammable materials waxes cleaningfluids etc Thewasherwillnotfi loropo atewiththe tidop_ _ Fabric Cm_ Labels Below are fabric care label syml_ols that affect the clothing you will be laundering Wash Labels Machine__ wash cycle o ma_ Per...
Страница 18: ...th damp cloth Do not touch the surface or the Touch Screen with sharp objects Moving and Storage Ask tile service technician to remove water from drain pump and hoses For more inIbrmation xdsit www GEAppliances eom or call 800 GE CARES 800 432 2737 Do not store the w asher where it will be exposed to tile weather Long Vacations Be sure water supply is shut off at faucets Drain all water from hoses...
Страница 19: ...REMENTS CAUTION For personal safety do not use an extension cord or adapter plug with this appliance Do not under any circumstances cut or remove the third grounding prong from the power cord Follow national electrical codes and ordinances This appliance must be supplied with the voltage and frequency indicated on the rating plate located on the rear cover of the backsplash and connected to an ind...
Страница 20: ...washer is approved for installation in an alcove or closet as stated on a label on the back of the machine Minimum clearance between washer and adjacent walls or other surfaces 0 either side 2 front 3 rear Minimum vertical space from floor to overhead shelves cabinets ceilings etc is 52 Closet doors must be Iouvered or otherwise ventilated and have at least 60 square inches of open area for washer...
Страница 21: ...e carton and Styrofoam shipping base from the washer UNPACK THE WASHER CONT Remove the Styrofoam block containing the Owner s Manual parts water hoses and laundry product samples Remove the power cord from the back of the washer SWITCH WASHER AND DRYER BACKSPLASHES OPTIONAL If necessary switch the backsplashes for the washer and dryer see Switching the Washer and Dryer Backsplashes 21 ...
Страница 22: ...HOUSE UTILITIES Move the washer as close to the final location as possible leaving enough room to make water drain and electrical connections to the home The minimum required rear clearance is 3 F 3 ATTACH DRAIN HOSE TO HOUSE DRAIN Firmly insert the free end of the drain hose into the drain opening of your home Make sure the soft rubber end is completely inside the drain opening If the water valve...
Страница 23: ...h the dryer for washer dryer communication to the serial port on the back of the washer Serial Port Rear of Washer LEVEL THE WASHER Move the washer into final position To check if the washer is level side to side open the lid and place a level at the back of the opening above the dispenser drawer To check if the washer is level front to back place a level at the side of the washer on the edge wher...
Страница 24: ...allow it to warm up before pressing POWER Otherwise the display will not come on The washer is now ready for use SERVICING A WARNING Label all wires prior to disconnection when servicing controls Wiring errors can cause improper and dangerous operation after servicing installation For replacement parts and other information refer to the Owner s Manual for servicing phone numbers 24 ...
Страница 25: ...can switch the backsplashes of the washer and dryer in order to maintain the proper curved appearance REMOVE WASHER BACKSPLASH Place a towel over the lid of the washer to prevent scratches to the surface Remove the two outer screws from the rear of the washer backsplash Rotate backsplash forward and lift off Screw Rear of Washer TOOLS YOU WILL NEED 3 2 Phillips screwdriver Q Towel 2 WARNING Make s...
Страница 26: ...nt scratches to the surface Remove the four screws from the rear of the dryer backsplash Rotate backsplash forward and lift off I _ Screws I Rear of Dryer REMOVE CONTROL BOARD FROM WASHER BACKSPLASH Remove the four screws holding the control board to the backsplash Remove the control board and set it aside DISCONNECT DRYER CONTROL BOARD Disconnect the ribbon at the right of the control board by pu...
Страница 27: ...o the metal pins on the control board and pushing in Make sure the ribbon is not twisted before inserting the connector Place the ribbon and the wire from the rear cover under the strain relief on the new backsplash ATTACH DRYER CONTROL BOARD TO NEW BACKSPLASH Attach the control board to the new backsplash by replacing the four screws removed from the control board earlier The control board will n...
Страница 28: ... _ ATTACH WASHER BACKSPLASH Using the two small screws removed earlier screw the new washer backsplash onto the rear cover Screws I Place the gray wire from the serial port under the strain relief on the new backsplash Insert the tabs on the bottom front of the backsplash into the slots on the washer and rotate the backsplash into place Press the rear of the backsplash down to make sure it fits pr...
Страница 29: ...hucets fi dly on Controls are not set properly Make sure tile cycle w as set correctly close tile lid and press START Lid is open safety fizature Close lid and reset cycle to tile beginning if necessary Prevents the washer from filling and operating when lid is up Circuit breaker fuse is Check house circuit breake_ s fuses Replace fuses or tripped blown reset breaker Washer should have separate ou...
Страница 30: ...r will make a series of clicking noises as it changes the cleaning mode Hi_pilched noise during the The vcash basket spins thster to remove moisture from the load spin eycte Water flushing sound The vcasher is diluting laundry additives to add ro the wash load Wash Boost additives are dispensed during presoak Detergent is dispensed at the beginning of the wash cycle Bleach is dispensed during the ...
Страница 31: ...ue to a defect in materials Year bkom the date oJ the _r w_rkmanship During tbis additi_na1eight_year limited warran_y_ y_u wi_ be resp_nsib_e fbr any cn_i_dnalpurchase labor or related service costs Lifetime of Product The washer basket if it should fail due to a defect in materials or workmanship During tiffs product From the date tithe life me limited warrant you will be responsible for any lab...
Страница 32: ...nded warranty and learn about special discounts 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 Consumer Home Services will still be there after your warranty expires Parts and Accessories www GEApplianoes com Individuals qualified to smwice their own appliances can have parts or accessories sent dir...
