GE Appliances G153 Owner's Manual

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Safety Instructions .......... 2,3

Operating Instructions

Care and Cleaning

of the Washer ...................... 7

Control Panel ...................... 4

Control Settings ................. 4-5

Features ........................... 6

Loading and Using

the Washer ........................ 7

Troubleshooting Tips....... 8-1o

Consumer Support

Consumer Support ................ 12

Warranty .......................... 11

Write the model and serial
number here:

Serial #

You can find them

Model #
under the lid of

the washer,

49-90434 02-12 GE

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.

A WARNING!

Under certain conditions, hydrogen gas may be produced in a water heater that has not been used

WATERHEATERSAFETY

for two weeks or more. Hydrogen gas can be explosive under these circumstances.

If the hot water has not been used for two weeks or more, prevent the possibility of damage or injury by turning
on all hot water faucets and allowing them to run for several minutes. Do this before using any electrical appliance

which is connected to the hot water system. This simple procedure will allow any

built-up hydrogen gas to escape. Since the gas is flammable, do not smoke or use an open flame or
appliance during this process.

PROPERINSTALLATION

This washer must be properly installed and located in accordance with the installation instructions

before it is used. 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).

• Install or store where it will not be exposed to
temperatures below freezing or exposed to the

weather, which could cause permanent damage and

invalidate the warranty.

• Properly ground washer to conform with all

governing codes and ordinances. Follow details
in Installation Instructions.

• To ensure proper installation, run two small load size
Speed Wash cycles BEFOREwashing the first load.

of fire or explosion, electric" shock, or to prevent property damage, personal injury,
or loss of life.

• This washer does not include water supply hoses.
GE strongly recommends the use of factory specified

parts. A list of factory hoses available for purchase
are listed below. These hoses are manufactured and

tested to meet GE specifications.
GEstrongly 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

YOURLAUNDRYAREA

• Keep the area underneath and around your
appliances free of combustible materials such as

lint, paper, rags, chemicals, etc.

Order on-line at GEAppliances.com today, 24 hours
a day or by phone at 800.626.2002 during normal

business hours.

Part Number

WH41X10207

OR

WX14X10005 4 ft Braided Water Supply Hoses

• Close supervision is necessary if this appliance is used
by or near children. Do not allow children to play on,

with or inside this or any other appliance.

Accessory
4 ft RubberWater SupplyHoses

WHEN USING THEWASHER

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Use this

appliance

only for its
intended

purpose as

described in
this Owner's
Manua/

Never reach into the washer while it is moving,
Wait until the machine has completely stopped

before opening the lid,
Do not mix chlorine bleach with ammonia or acids

such as vinegar and/or rust remover, Mixing different
chemicals can produce a toxic gas which may cause

death,
Do not wash or dry articles that have been cleaned

in, washed in, soaked in or spotted with combustible
or explosive substances (such as wax, oil, paint,

gasoline, degreasers, dry-cleaning solvents, kerosene,
etc,),These substances give off vapors that may

ignite or explode, Do not add these substances to the
wash water, Do not use or place these substances

around your washer or dryer during operation,

WHENNOTIN USE

• Turn off water faucets to minimize leakage if a break

or rupture should occur, Check the condition of the fill
hoses; GErecommends changing the hoses every 5

years,

• Before discarding a washer, or removing it from
service, remove the washer lid to prevent children
from hiding inside,

The laundry process can reduce the flame retardancy
of fabrics, To avoid such a result, carefully 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 building's distribution panel by

removing the fuse or switching off the circuit breaker
before attempting any maintenance or cleaning,

NOTE: Turning the Cycle Selector/{nob to an off
position, or pressing PAUSEdoes NOT disconnect the

appliance from the power supply,

Never attempt to operate this appliance if it is

damaged, malfunctioning, partially disassembled, or

has missing or broken parts, including a damaged

cord or plug,

• Do not attempt to repair or replace any part of
this appliance unless specifically recommended in

this Owner's Manual, or in published user-repair

instructions that you understand and have the skills

to carry out,

• Do not tamper with the controls,

LoLLowrills

READAND SAFETYINFORMATIONCAREFULLY

SAVETHESEINSTRUCTIONS

About the control panel-for models with STARTbutton.

• Add fabric softener Ion
models with a fabric softener

dispenser); see page 6 for
details

• Add detergent. GE
recommends the use of High

Efficiency _ detergents in
all Energy Star-rated washers

LOAD SIZE

OR SIGNAL

Step

• Add items

• Close lid
NOTE:Washer will not start

to fill with lid open on Auto

Load sensing settings Ion some
models}

Quick Start Guide

TEMPERATURE OPTIONS

7

• Select load size and
other wash options,

including Fabric
Softener option

• Select wash cycle

• Select OPTIONS

0 0 0 0 0

FILL SOAK WASH RINSE SPIN

Step 4

• Push START

START

0

STOP/PAUSE

El II

Controls

AUTOMATICLOAD

SENSINGequipped

models

LoadSize(onsomemodels)

• Add _ detergent to the bottom of the basket and fabric softener to the dispenser prior to loading clothes,

• Loosely load items in the washer basket, Overloading may negatively impact wash performance,
Adjust the load size accordingly,

• Makethe load selection:

For AUTOMATICLOADSENSINGequipped models

- Forconvenience, best performance and optimal efficiency, selectAUTOMATICLOADSENSING,This selection
automatically provides the correct amount of water suited to the sizeand type of load placed inthe unit,

- Ifyou prefer to manually selectthe water level,select SMALLthrough SUPER,While AUTOMATICLOADSENSINGis
best for most loads and general washing, you may want to manually select the load sizefor specialty items such
asbulky, lightweight comforters or pillows,where you want to ensurea larger water level is applied, Manual load
sizeselections should be made for wet items placed inthe washer, such assoaked towels or garments,

- The washer will not fill with water when automatic load sensing is selected if the lid is opened,
When the lid is closed the machine is able to begin filling with water in order to sense the load size,

NOTE:Thisisa high-efficiency washing machine,This system requires lesswater while providing effective cleaning
action,You may noticethat the water levelis lowerthan on your previouswasher, This is normal,

or

Signal (on some modeN

• Select for an end of cycle signal,

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Temperature

Selectthe water temperature for the wash andrinse cycles,Alwaysfollow fabric manufacturer's care labelor instructions when laundering,
PerfecTemp sensesthe incoming water temperature and adjusts the fillwater to obtain a more precisetemperature range for all wash

temperatures except TAPCOLD,Forexample, in a COLDwash selection, somewarm water may be added to reach a temperature

neededto better dissolve detergents, Often,detergents are not completely dissolved in verycold water, especially incooler climates,
Duringwinter months, when the water entering your home iscolder, orfor locations with very cold water year round, usethe PerfecTemp

COLDto help dissolve powdered detergents and to improve the cleaning of your clothes,
The TAPCOLDfeature turns the PerfecTemp feature on your washer off and usesyour household tap water temperature for a COLD

wash, Thiscan provide energy savings by reducing the amount of hot water usedin your wash,

Options

Autosoak Option (on some models)

This option begins with a brief agitation, soaks for a specified period of time, then moves through the rest of the cycle
automatically, On some models, this option is located on the Cycle Selector knob,

2nd Rinse Option (on some models)
When you use extra detergent or bleach to clean heavily soiled clothes, use the 2nd Rinse option to better remove additional

residues,

Extended Spin Option (on some models)

Use this option to extract more water from your clothes, Clothes will be drier when this option is selected and will dry more

quickly in your dryer,

Fabric Softener and Power Rinse

Set this option when adding fabric softener to the washer or to select the enhanced Power Rinse,

NOTE: Do not use fabric softener dispensing balls with this washer, They do not work correctly in high-efficiency washers,

Status Indicator Lights

The Cycle Indicator Lights show what stage the washer is in, When the Selector knob is set to a new cycle, the Indicator

Lights will flash momentarily, showing what stages the cycle will go through, On models without an AUTO SOAK option, the

SOAK lightwillnotlightup, I 0 0 0 0 0

FILL SOAK WASH RINSE SPIN

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Wash Cycle--Cycle Selector Knob

The wash cycle controls the length and intensity of the washing process, The knob can be turned in either direction, Turning
the Cycle Selector knob after starting a cycle will stop the washer and reset the cycle to the new selection, PressSTARTto

begin the new cycle selection,
WHITES For heavy to lightly soiled cottons, household linens, work and play clothes, This cycle provides the best overall

cleaning and should be used for most everyday items, Provides a regular wash and a high speed spin,

PREWASH For removing surface dirt from heavily soiled clothes, Make sure to follow with a regular wash cycle,
COLORS For non-colorfast cottons and blends or items that are labeled cold wash, Provides a regular wash with periods of

soak and a high speed spin,
PERMANENT PRESS For wrinkle-free and permanent press items and knits, Provides a regular wash with periods of

soak and a low speed spin,

DELICATES For lingerie and special-care fabrics with light soil, Provides an extra gentle wash and a low speed spin,
HAND WASH For items labeled hand washable with light soil, Provides an extra low speed spin,
SPEED WASH For small loads of lightly soiled items that are needed in a hurry, Provides a high speed spin,
DRAIN & SPIN ORSPIN ONLY For draining the tub and spinning water out of the clothes, Provides a high speed spin,

TOWELS & SHEETS Provides periods of agitation and soak tailored for washing towels and sheets, Provides a regular wash

and a high speed spin,
JEANS For washing medium to lightly soiled jeans, Provides a gentle wash and a high speed spin, (For heavily soiled work

jeans, use WHITES cycle,)

QUICK RINSE Rinses and spins non-soiled items where a rinse only is desired, Provides a high speed spin,

START

Press START to begin the cycle, Pressing START again will PAUSE the cycle and the Cycle indicator light will blink,

To continue the cycle, press STARTagain or close the lid, If machine is paused more than 24 hours, the cycle will be
cancelled, To stop the cycle, hold the button for 3 seconds, If water remains in the machine, select the DRAIN & SPIN
OR SPIN ONLY cycle to drain tub and spin water out of the washer tub,

Raising the lid will stop agitation or spin action but does not pause the cycle,

About washer features.

The Fabric Softener Dispenser

The agitator cap fits into the top of the agitator,

If it accidentally comes off, simply put it back

on,

The fabric softener dispenser automatically
releases liquid fabric softener at the proper time

during the cycle,
Do not stop the washer or raise the lid during

the first spin. This will cause the dispenser to
emptg too soon.

Touse, follow these steps."

OPTIONS

OFF

2nd Setwhen adding

RINSE FABRIC SOFTENER

SPINAQoFTENER2nd RNS & X NOD S_N

EXT FABRIC SOFTENER

x NODS _,X AUTO 2rid RNS

SOAK

-_'-I ake sure dispenser is securely attached to
agitator,

r_l Use only liquid diluted fabric softener, Pour r_--ISelect FABRIC SOFTENER setting knob to

into dispenser, using amount recommended --activate the cycle,
on package, Note:Fabric softener will not dispense if the

Never pour fabric softener directly on clothes, knob is in the OFF "position,
It mag stain them.

r31 Add water to dispenser until it reaches the

maximum fill line,

Do not pour anything into the
agitator if the agitator cap or

dispenser is removed.

Separate for cleaning

Cleaning the Fabric Softener Dispenser (onsome models)

I-1"1Remove the dispenser from the top of the agitator,

r_-i Separate the dispenser cup from the cover by grasping the top and pushing down on the

inside of the cup with your fingers, Dispenser cup will pop free from the cover,

r3-1 To clean the dispenser, soak both the dispenser cup and the dispenser cover in the following

solution:

• 7 USgallon (3,8 liters) warm water

• 7/4cup (60 ml) heavy-duty liquid detergent

• 7cup (240 ml) bleach

4-1If necessary, loosen buildup with a clean, soft cloth after soaking, Do not use a stiff brush; you

may roughen the surface of the dispenser,

r-5-1Rinse and reassemble dispenser, Place dispenser back on the agitator,

Liquid Bleach Funnel

The water fill dilutes liquid chlorine bleach as the washer fills for the wash cycle,
I-1"1Check clothing care labels for special instructions,
r2-1 Measure liquid bleach carefully, following instructions on the bottle,

• Neverpour undiluted liquid chlorine bleach directly onto clothes or into the wash basket,

• Do notpourpowdered bleach into bleach funnel,

Before starting the washer, pour measured amount of bleach directly into bleach funnel, Avoid

splashing or over-filling dispenser, If you prefer to use powdered bleach, add it into the wash
basket with your detergent,

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• Do not mix chlorine bleach with ammonia or acids such as vinegar and/or rust remover,

Mixing can produce a toxic gas which may cause death,

Loading and using the washer.

Always follow fabric manufacturer's care label when laundering.

Sorting WashLoads

Sort by color (whites, lights, colors), soil level,
fabric type (sturdy cottons, easy care, delicates)
and whether the fabric produces lint (terry cloth,
chenille) or collects lint (velveteen, corduroy),

Proper Use of Detergent

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Add detergent before adding items so that the

detergent can work effectively, Using too little or

too much detergent is a common cause of laundry

problems,
For spots, apply pre-treatment to items as

recommended on the product label, Application
should be made in the basket to prevent overspray

which may cause the coloring on the lid or graphics to
fade,

Loading the Washer

Load dry items loosely in the washer basket, For best
results, load items evenly and loosely around the

outside of the basket, To add items after washer has
started, lift the lid and submerge additional items

around the outside of the basket,

You can use less detergent if you have soft water,

a smaller load or a lightly soiled load,

When using high efficiency or concentrated

detergents, consult the product label to determine
amount required for optimum performance, Excessive
detergent will negatively impact wash performance,

• Do not place large items across the/nfusof M Load

them around the outside of the basket,

• Do not wash fabrics containing flammable materials
(waxes, cleaning fluids, etc,),

• Washer will not agitate or spin with the lid up,
however the timer will continue to run,

Care and cleaning of the washer.

Wash Basket: Leave the lid open after washing to allow
moisture to evaporate, If you want to clean the basket, use

a clean, soft cloth dampened with liquid detergent; then
rinse, (Do not use harsh or gritty cleaners,)

Fill Hoses: GErecommends changing the hoses every 5
years,

Exterior: Immediately wipe off any spills, Wipe with damp
cloth, Try not to hit surface with sharp objects,

Interion The occasional use of a cycle that contains bleach
will keep the inside of the washer clean,

Moving and Storage: Ask the service technician to remove

water from drain pump and hoses, Seethe Installation

Instructions packed with product for information on how

to reinstall the shipping rod to keep the tub stationary
when moving the washer, For more information, visit

GEAppliances.com or call 800.GE.CARES(800,432,2737),

Do not store the washer where it will be exposed to the

weather,

Long Vacations: Be sure water supply isshut off at

faucets, Drain all water from hoses if weather will be below
freezing,

Before you call for service...

Troubleshooting Tips

Save time and money! Review the charts on the following pages,
or visitGEAppliances.com. Youmay not need to call for service.

WATER Possible Causes What To Do

Water level seems low Thisis normal • Water may not cover the top levelof the clothes.

Thisis normal for this high-efficiency washer,

Water fills and drains Drain stand pipe istoo low • The drain stand pipe must beabove 30".

at the same time

Too many suds Too much detergent • Measure your detergent carefully. Uselesssoap if youhave

soft water, a smaller loador a lightly soiledload,

Tgpe of detergent • Switchto HE_detergent,
Softwater • Try lessdetergent.

Water leaks Using too much detergent • Use lessdetergent. Uselesssoap ifyou havesoft water.

in washer a smaller load or a lightly soiled load,
Tgpe of detergent ° Switchto HEall, detergent,

Fill hoses or drain hose is ° Make sure hoseconnections are tight at faucets and
improperly connected rubber washers are installed,Make sureend of drain hose

iscorrectly inserted inand securedto drain facility,

Household drain mag ° Checkhousehold plumbing. Youmay needto call
be clogged a plumber,

Drain hose is loose ° Makesure drain hose isfully seated in back of washer and

that the two retaining screws are fullyseated,

Drain hose rubs on wall • Makesure drain hosedoes not make contact with the wall.

May cause excessivewear on the hose,

Constant water pressure ° Tighten hosesat the faucets and turn the water off after
to the fill hosesat the each use,

water source ° Checkcondition of the fill hoses;they should be replaced

every 5years,

Water temperature Cooler water temperatures ° New laundry detergents have been formulated to work

seems incorrect provide improved energg with cooler water temperatures without affecting wash

efficiencg performance,
Water supplgis turned off • Turn both hot and cold faucets fully on and make sure

or improperlg connected hoses areconnected to correct faucets,
Water valve screensare • Turn off the water source and remove the water connection

stoppedup hosesfrom the upper back of the washer, Usea brush or

toothpick to clean the screens inthe machine, Reconnect
the hosesand turn the water back on,

Cool/Cold water when • Thisis normal. PerfecTempsenseswater temperature and
selectingHot optimizes for best results, Coldwater isadded periodically

House water heater is ° Make sure housewater heater isdelivering water at
not set properlg 120°F-140°F(48°C-60°C),

Water pumped out before Lid lifted or cgclewas put in ° Resetcycle.
cgcle is complete pause for over 24 hours

Water won't drain Drain hose is kinked or • Straighten drain hoseand make sure washer isnot sitting on it.

improperlg connected • Topofdrain outlet should be lessthan 6ft (1.8m) above floor.

Washer pauses during The PREWASHCgcle • This is normal. The washer alternates between agitate and

wash cgcle was chosen soak during thesecycles to getyour clothes cleaner with

Washer pauses during This is normal • Thewasher may pause during the spin cycleto remove

spin cgcle soapy water more efficiently,

when hot isselected,

lesswear,

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OPERATION Possible Causes What To Do

Washer won't operate Washer is unplugged • Make sure cord is plugged securely into a working outlet.

Water supply is turned off • Turn both hot and cold faucets fully on.
Controls are not set properly • Check controls.

Lid is openisafety feature • Close lid and reset cycle, to the beginning if necessary.
prevents agitation and

spinning when lid is up
Circuit breaker/fuse is • Check house circuit breakers/fuses. Reploce fuses or

tripped/blown reset breaker. Washer should have a separate outlet.
Electronics need to be reset • Unplug washer, wait 2 minutes, plug back in and press START.
STARTwas not pressed • PressSTART.

Lid magnet missing • Call for service.

Time not shown Unit filling • This is normal. Estimated time remaining is updoted during
on display fill time.

Movement inside machine Shifting mechanism is • When the machine is manuolly turned off, the shifter will
when shut off disengaging the motor disengage the motor before completely shutting down.

If lid is raised before the motor isdisengaged, it will resume
when lid is closed.

PERFORMANCE Possible Causes What To Do

Clothes too wet Incorrect cycle selected. • Hoke sure the cycle selected motches the Iood you ore

Wash load out of balance • Redistribute load in washer and run through Drain & Spincycle.

Colored spots Incorrect use of fabric • Check fobric softener package for instructions and follow

softener directions for using dispenser.

Dye transfer • Sort whites or lightly colored items from dork colors.

Grayed or yellowed Detergent amount • Be sure to follow detergent manufacturer's directions.
clothes Hard water • Use a water conditioner like Calgon brand or install

Water is not hot enough • Moke sure water heater is delivering water at

Washer is overloaded • Loosely load clothes in the washer basket. Adjust Iood size based

Detergent is not dissolving • Add detergent before you load items.
Dye transfer • Sort clothes by color. If fobric Iobel states wash separately,

Lint or residue on Clothes are air or line dried • If you do not dry your clothes with a clothes dryer, your
clothes clothes may retain more lint.

Incorrect sorting • Separate lint producers from lint collectors.
Washing too long • Wash small Ioods for a shorter time than Iorger Ioods.

Detergent not dissolving • Add detergent before you Iood items.

Overloading • Loosely Iood clothes in the washer basket Adjust load size based

Incorrect use of fabric
softener

washing. Somefabrics willfeel wetter when rinsed with cold water.

• Make sure you hove selected the Fabric Softener option.

• Pretreat stain and rewash.

a water softener,

120°%140°F (48°C-60°C).

on item size and material. For best results, load items around the
outside of the basket.

unstable dyes may be indicated.

• Try a liquid detergent

• Use warmer water temperature.

on item size and material For best results, load items around the
outside of the basket

• Check fobric softener package for instructions and follow
directions for using dispenser

• iVlokesure you have selected the Fabric Softener option

Before gou call for service...

Troubleshooting Tips

PERFORMANCE (cont.) Possible Causes Reason

Pilling Result of normal wear on • While this is not causedby the washer, you can slow the

polg-cotton blends and pilling process bywashing garments insideout.
fuzzy fabrics

Snags, holes,tears, rips Pins,snaps,hooks,sharp • Fastensnaps, hooks,buttons and zippers.
or excessivewear buttons, belt buckles, • Removeloose items like pins,objects in pocketsand

zippers and sharp objects sharpbuttons.
left in pockets • Turn knits(which snag easily)inside out.

Undiluted chlorinebleach • Checkbleach package instructions for proper amount.

• Never add undiluted bleach to wash or allow clothes to
come in contact with undiluted bleach.

Chemicals like heir bleach or • Rinseitemsthat may havechemicals onthem before
dye, permanent wave solution washing.

Wrinkling Improper sorting • Avoid mixing heavy items (likework clothes)with light items

(likeblouses).

• Try o fabric softener.

Overloading or incorrect • Loosely load clothes in the washer basket, Adjust load size based

water level on itemsizeand material.
Incorrect wash and • Match Cycleselectionto the type of fabric you ore washing

dry cycles (especiallyfor easy care loads).
Repeated washing in • Wash inworm or cold water.

water that is too hot

SOUNDS Possible Causes What To Do

"Metallic clicking" Shifter mechanism is • Thedrive systemwill engage at the start of agitate and

engaging or disengaging disengage when agitate iscomplete. This occurs multiple

times during the wash.

Back and forth "swoosh" Electricmotor reversing • Thismachine has u drivesystem that doesn't use gears.
or light "clicking" sound direction Thissound isthe motor rotating back and forth to clean

during agitate your laundry.
Quick short agitation Clothing redistribution • Atthe end of agitate, the motor makes short agitation strokes

soundsat end of agitate to redistribute the load.
"Click" when water Relay switch • Therelay makes a click sound when activated. Thewater

stops filling levelactivates the relay and stops filling.

"Clicking" behind Control Automatic Temperature • Two valvesmix cold and hot water. The "clicking" iswhen either

Panel during fill Control Valve valve turns on or off to raiseor lower the fillwater temperature.
Water flow changes Automatic Temperature • Two valvesmix cold and hot water. Theflow changes when either

during fill Control Valve valve turns on or off to raise or lower the fillwater temperature.

Motor "whining up" or Motor ramping up/down • Themotor will speed up incrementally during the spin cycle.
"coasting down" in spin during spin cgcle When spin iscomplete, itwill coast until it stops.

"Humming" Water drain pump • Thedrain pump will make a humming sound when pumping

out water after agitation stops and continue until spin iscomplete.

"Gurgling" Water drain pump • When the pump starts drawing in air,Itstarts to gurgle.

Thewasher shouldthen begin spinning and the sound will
continue until it isdone spinning.

Water "swishing" This is normal • Thiswasher usesa InfuserTM wash action.Water swishingwhile

the unit isagitating is normal,especiallywith smaller loads.

Washer is noisy Washer is uneven • Tolevelthe front of the washer, adjust the front leveling legsby

rotating the individual leg inthe proper direction for up
or down. Tolevelthe back of the washer, liftthe back

of the machine 4" (11cm) and set down.

Shipping rod is still assembled • To remove the shipping rod from the washer, pullthe yellow tag
in the unit and remove the attached rod from the bottom right hand side of

the washer.

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GEWasher Warrantg.

All warranty service provided by our Factory Service Centers,
or an authorized Customer Care technician. Toschedule service,

on-line, visit us atGEAppliances.com, or ca// 8OO.GE.CARES

{800.432.2737). Please have serial number and mode/number
available when calling for service.

For The Period Of'. We Will Replace:

One Year

From the date of the
original purchase

What Is Not Covered:

• Service trips to your home to teach you how to use

the product.

• Improper installation, delivery or maintenance.

• Failure of the product if it is abused, misused, or
used for other than the intended purpose or used

commercially.

• Replacement of house fuses or resetting of circuit breakers.

• Products which are not defective or broken, or which are
working as described in the OwneCs Manual.

Ang factorg specified part of the washer which fails due to a defect in materials or workmanship,

During this limited one-gear warrantg, we will also provide, free of charge, all labor and related
service to replace the defective part,

Staple your receipt here,

Proof of the original purchase

date is needed to obtain

service under the warranty,

• Damage to the product caused by accident, fire, floods
or acts of God.

• Incidental or consequential damage caused by possible
defects with this appliance.

• Defects or damage dueto operation infreezing
temperatures.

• Damage caused after delivery.

• Product not accessible to provide required service.

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,

ore limited to one gear or the shortest period allowed bg low.

This warranty is extended to the original purchaser and any succeeding owner for products purchased for home use within

the USA if the product is located in an area where service by a GE,4uthorized Servicer is not available, you may be responsible
for a trip charge oryou may be required to bring the product to an ,4uthorized GE Service location,/n,41aska, the warranty excludes the

cost of shipping or service calls to your home,
/fyou need to order replacement parts; we recommend that you only use GE factory specified parts, Theseparts are designed to work

with your appliance and are manufactured and tested to meet GEspecifications,

Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, This warranty gives you specific legal
rights; and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state, Toknow what your legal rights are, consult your local or

state consumer affairs office oryour state's,4 ttomey General,

Warranton General Electric Company. Louisville, KV 40225

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Instructions contained in this manual cover procedures to be performed by ang user. Other servicing
generallg should be referred to qualified service personnel. Caution must be exercised, since improper

servicing may cause unsafe operation.

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Instrucciones

de seguridad.................. 2,3

Instrucciones de operaci6n

Ajustes de control ............... 4-5

Como cargar y usar

la lavadora ......................... 7

Cuidado y limpieza

de la lavadora ...................... 7

Funciones .......................... 6

Panel de control .................... 4

Consejospara la soluci6n

de problemas ................ 8-1o

Soporte al consumidor

Garantia .......................... 11

Soporte al consumidor ............ 12

Escriba el n(lmero de modelo
y de serie aqui:

No. de modelo
No. de serie

Puede encontrarlos

bajo la puerta
de la lavadora,

49-90434 02- 72 GE

INFORMACION DE SEGURIDAD IMPORTANTE.
LEA TODAS LAS INSTRUCCIONES ANTES DE USAR.

e/riesgo de incendio o exp/osidn, descarga e/ectrica, o para evitar dahos a/a

propiedad, lesiones personales, o muerte.

SEGURIDADDELCALENTADORDEAGUA

En deterrninadas condiciones, en un calentador de agua que no se haya uti/izado durante un minirno de
dos semanas se puede producir gas hidrdgeno. Elgas hidrdgeno puede resultar explosivo

en determinadas circunstancias.

Si el agua caliente no se ha utilizado pot dos semanas o mas, prevenga la posibilidad de suffir dar]os o lesiones
abriendo todos los grifos de agua caliente y dejandola correr durante varios minutos. Realice este proceso antes de

utilizar cualquier electrodomestico que se conecte al sistema de agua caliente. Este sencillo procedimiento
le permitira liberar todo el gas hidrogeno acumulado. Debido a que el gas es inflamable, no fume ni utilice ninguna

llama o electrodomestico durante el proceso.

INSTALAC/ONCORRECTA

La lavadora se debe instalar y co/ocar correctamente de acuerdo con/as instrucciones de instalacidn, antes

%

de utilizarla, Si no recibio la hoja con instrucciones de instalacidn, puede obtener
una visitando GEAppliunces.com o Ilamando a1800.GE.CARES {800.432.2737).

• Instale o almacene la lavadora en un lugar donde •
no este expuesta a temperaturas bajo cero ni alas

inclemencias climaticas, ya que esto puede provocar
dar]os irreversibles e invalidar la garantia.

Conecte correctamente a tierra la lavadora de
conformidad con todos los codigos y ordenanzas

regulatorias. Siga la informacion de Instrucciones
de instalacion.

Para asegurar una instalacion adecuada, deje

correr dos ciclos de Speed Wash (Lavado R_pido)
con tamano de carga pequefia ANTES de realizar el
primer lavado.

Esta lavadora no incluye mangueras de suministro de

agua.
GE recomienda enfaticamente el uso de piezas

especificadas de fabrica. Acontinuacion se encuentra
una lista de mangueras de fabrica disponibles para
la compra. Estas mangueras estan fabricadas y
probadas para cumplir con las especificaciones de

GE.
GErecomienda enfaticamente el uso de mangueras

nuevas de suministro de agua. Las mangueras se
desgastan con el tiempo y deben reemplazarse cada 5
afios para reducir el riesgo de fallas en las mangueras y
dafios provocados pot el agua.

Piezas gaccesorios

Solidtelos on-line hoy mismo a GEAppliances.com,
las 24 horas del dia o pot telefono al 800.626.2002 en

horatio normal de trabajo.

N6mero de Pieza Accesorio

WH41X10207

0

Mangueras de goma
de suministro de agua

de 4 pies

ZONADELAVADERO

• Mantenga la zona pot debajo y alrededor
de sus electrodomesticos libres de materiales

combustibles como pelusa, papel, trapos,

productos quimicos, etc.

WX14X10005

• Es necesario vigilar con atencion a los nifios
si utilizan la lavadora o se encuentran en las

proximidades. No deje que los nifiosjueguen sobre
este u otto electrodomestico, con el o en su interior.

Mangueras trenzada
de suministro de agua

de 4 pies

AL UT/LIZARLALAVADORA

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Ut/liceeste
e/ectrodomestico•
solopare d uso

que sedescribe
en estemanual

delpropietario, •

Nunca introduzca las manos en la lavadora mientras
esta se encuentre en movimiento, Espere a que la

maquina se haya detenido pot completo antes de
abrir la tapa,

No mezcle blanqueadores clorados con amoniaco o
acidos como vinagre o desoxidantes, La mezcla de

distintos productos quimicos puede producir gases
toxicos que pueden causar la muerte,

No lave ni seque prendas que se hayan limpiado,
lavado, empapado o manchado con sustancias

inflamables o explosivas (como cera, aceite, pintura,
gasolina, desengrasantes, disolventes

de limpieza en seco, queroseno, etc,) que puedan
prenderse o explosionar, No anada ninguna de estas

sustancias al agua de lavado, No utilice
ni coloque ninguna de estas sustancias

en torno a la lavadora o la secadora
durante el funcionamiento,

CUANDONO ESTEENUSO

Cierre las Ilaves de paso minimizar las fugas en
caso de que se produzca una rotura o grieta,
Compruebe el estado de las mangueras de Ilenado;

GErecomienda el cambio de las mangueras cada
5 afios,

Antes de deshacerse de una lavadora o de
desecharla, quite la puerta de la lavadora para evitar

que los nifios se escondan en su interior,

El proceso de lavado puede reducir el tiempo previo

a la inflamacion de los tejidos, Para evitar este efecto,
siga con atencion las instrucciones

de lavado y cuidado del fabricante de la prenda,

Para minimizar la posibilidad de descarga electrica,

desenchufe el electrodomestico de la corriente o
desconecte la lavadora en el panel de distribucion de

la vivienda quitando el fusible o apagando

el interruptor antes de realizar cualquier tarea
de mantenimiento o limpieza,

NOTA: El Ilevar la perilla selectora de cicIo

a la posicion offu oprimir PAUSENO desconecta
el electrodom#stico de la alimentaciOn,

No intente en ningOn caso utilizar la lavadora

siesta dafiada, funciona incorrectamente, esta

parcialmente desmontada, le faltan piezas o algunas

estan rotas, incluidos el cable o el enchufe,

• No intente reparar ni sustituir ninguna pieza de este
electrodomestico, a menos que se recomiende de

manera explicita en el manual del propietario

o en instrucciones publicadas de uso y reparacion
que sean comprensibles y que pueda realizar usted,

• No manipule los controles,

LEAYSIGAESTAINFORMACION
DESEGURIDADCUIDADOSAMENTE.

CONSERVE ESTASINSTRUCCIONES

Paneldecontrol-para modelosqueempiezacon bot6n deSTART.

Paso 1

Pa_ Paso4

Paso • Seleccione el tamaffo de • Oprima START

• Agregue el suavizante (en
modelos con dosificador

para suavizante); para mGs
detalles,lea la pGgina6.

• Agregue el detergente.
GErecomienda el uso

de detergentes de
Alta Eficiencia

en todas las
lavadoras clasificadas

por Energy Star

LOAD SIZE

OR SIGNAL

TEMPERATURE OPTIONS

Controles

LOADSIZE

AUTOLOA_SENSING

Para modelos equ@ados

con AUTOMAtiC LOAD

SENSING (sensor

automatido de caF.ga)

• Agregue las prendas

• Cierre la tapa
NOTA:La lavadora no comienza

a Ilenarse con la tapa abierta
con las configuraciones de Carga

AutomGtica(Auto Load)con

carga g otras opciones
de lavado, inclugendo
la opci6n del Suavizante

• Seleccione el ciclo
de lavado

• Seleccione OPTIONS

sensor (enalgunos modelos).

Guia r6pida

0 0 0 O0

FILL SOAK WASH RINSE SPIN

START

©

STOP/PAUSE

B E!I

Load Size(Tamaffode carga)

• Agregue _ detergente enelrondo deltambor y suavizante de telas en el dosificador antes de cargar la ropa,

• Agregue lasprendassinapretar en el tambor de lalavadora, Sobrecargarel tambor puede producir un impacto negativo en el
desempenodelavado, Ajusteeltamano de lacarga seguncorresponda,

• Realicelaseleccionde carga:

Paramodelos equipados con AUTOMATICLOADSENSING(sensorautom_tico decarga)

- ParaIograr comodidad, un buendesempenoyuna eficiencia6prima,seleccioneAUTOMATICLOADSENSING(sensorautomatico
de carga),Estaseleccionproporciona automaticamente lacantidad correcta de agua que seajusta altamano ytipo de carga

colocada en la unidad,

- Siprefiereseleccionarel niveldeagua en formamanual, seleccionedesdeSMALL (pequena)hastaSUPER(super),Mientrasque
AUTOMATICLOADSENSING(sensorautomatico de carga)esmejor para lamayoria de lascargasy ellavado general,quizas

se deban seleccionaren forma manual eltamano de carga paraelementosespecialestales como cubrelechoso almohadas
voluminososy livianos,donde sequiere garantizar laaplicacion de un nivelmayor deagua, Lasseleccionesmanualesdetamano
de cargadebenrealizarse paraelementos hLimedoscolocados en la lavadora,tales como toallaso prendasmojadas,

- La lavadorano seIlenarade agua cuando seelija lafuncion de carga automatica con sensor,silatapa se encuentra abierta,
Cuando secierre latapa, la maquina podra comenzar a Ilenarsede aguaa finde activarsusensorsobre el tamano de lacarga,

NOTA: Estaes una lavadora de alta eficiencia, Este sistema requiere menos agua al tiempo que brinda una accbn de limpieza
excepcional, Usted puede notar que el nivelde agua es menor que el de su lavadora anterior, Esto es normal,

0

Signal (senal){ena/gunosmode/os;

• Seleccione para obtener una senal de final de ciclo,

_J Temperature{Temperatura)

Seleccionelatemperatura del agua para losciclosde lavadoy enjuague,Cuandorealice el lavado,observesiemprelas instruccioneso
rotulos decuidados del fabricante deltejido,

PeffecTempdetecta latemperatura delagua entrante yajusta elaguade Ilenadopara obtener una gama de temperaturas mas
precisapara todas lastemperaturas de lavadoexcepto TAPCOLD (Ligeramente Frio), Porejemplo,en la seleccionde lavado

COLD(enfrio),puede agregarseun pocodeagua caliente para alcanzarla temperatura necesariapara disolver mejorlosdetergentes,
Amenudo, los detergentes nose disuelven porcompleto en agua muy fria,especialmenteenclimas contemperaturas mas bajas,

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Temperature (Temperatura)Cont,

Durantelosmesesde inviemo,cuando el agua que recibesu hogar esta mas fria oen Iocalidadesconagua muy fria todDel aho, useel PerfecTempCOLDpara

ayudar adisolver los detergentesen polvoy limpiarmejor susprendas,

Lafuncion TAPCOLD(Ligeramente Fr[o) desactivala funcion PerfecTempensu lavadora y usa latemperatura delagua corriente de su hogar para un

lavado FRIO,Estopuedeproporcionar ahorros de energia al reducirlacantidad deagua caliente utilizadaen sulavado,

Options (Opciones)

Opci6n Autosoak (remojo automatico) (en algunos modelos)

Estaopcion comienza con una agitacion breve, remoja por un periodo de tiempo especificado y continua con el resto del cJcloautomaticamente,
Enalgunos modelos, esta opcion se encuentra en la perilla selectora de ciclo,

Opd6n de2do enjuugue (en algunos modelos)
Cuando utiliza mas detergente o blanqueador para limpiar ropa muy sucia, puede que de_e utilizar la opcion de 2do enjuague, para eliminar menor

los residuos adicionales,

Opd6n de centrifugado e_endido (en a/gunos modelos)

Useesta opcion para extraer mas agua de sus prendas, Cuando seseleccione esta opcion, las prendas saldran mas _casy sesecaran mas rapido en

su secadora,
Suavizante y Power Rinse (EnjuagueIntenso)

Configure este opcion cuando agregue suavizante a la lavadora o para seleccionar Power Rinse(Enjuague Intenso) mejorado,

NOTA: No utilice esferas dosificadoras de suavizante de telas con esta lavadora, No funcionan bien on lavadoras de alta eficiencia,

Status Indicator Lights (Lucesindicadoras de estado)

Las luces indicadoras de ciclo muestran en que ciclo de lavado se encuentra la lavadora, Cuando se ajusta la perilla selectora a un ciclo nuevo,
lasluces indicadoras destellar_in momentaneamente, indicando que etapas efectuara el ciclo, Enlos modelos sin la opcion AUTOSOAK(REMOJO

AUTOMATICO),no _ encendera la luz SOAK(REMOJO), I 0 0 0 0 0

FILL SOAK WASH RINSE SPIN

I

Wash Cycle-Cycle Selector Knob(Ciclodelavado-perilla selectora delciclo/

Elciclo de lavado controla la duracion e intensidad del proceso de lavado, La perilla puede _r girada en ambas direcciones, Sise gira la perilla selectora

de ciclo despues decomenzarlo, la lavadora se detendra y el ciclo sereajustara de acuerdo con la nueva seleccion, Oprima STARTpara comenzar

la seleccion del ciclo nuevo,
Elgrafico de abajo le ayudara acombinar la configuracion del ciclo de lavado con su ropa,

WHITES(BLANCOS) Para prendas,ropa de cama, de trabajo y dejuego de algodon muy o medianamente sucias, Esteciclo brinda la mejor limpieza

general y se deberia usar con la mayoria de los items todos losdias, Brinda un lavado regular y un girD en alta velocidad,

PREWASH(PRELAVADO)Paraeliminar la suciedad superficial de prendas muy sucias,Asegurese de seguir con un ciclo de lavado regular,
COLORS (COLORES) Para algodones y mezclas que no se destinen o prendas con la etiqueta de lavado en frio, Brinda un lavado regular

con periodos de remojo y un girD en alta velocidad,
PERMANENTPRESS(PRESION PERMANENTE) Para prendas sin arrugas y con planchado permanente y ropa de punto, Brinda un lavado regular con

periodos de remojo y un girD en baja velocidad,

DELICATES(DELICADAS)Para ropa interior y telas que requieren cuidados especiales con suciedad leve,Brinda lun avado extra suave y un girDen baja
velocidad,

HAND WASH (Luvudo Manuel) Para prendas con etiqueta de lavado a mano con poca suciedad, Brinda un girD de velocidad extra baja,
SPEED WASH (Luvudo R_pido) Para pequerias cantidades de prendas con poca suciedad que se necesitan de forma rapida, Brinda un

lavado regular y un girD en alta velocidad,

DRAIN&SPINORSPINONLY(SECARYCENTRIFUGAR0 CENTRIFUGARSOLAMENTE)Para el desagLie del cesto metalico y el agua del centrifugado de la ropa,

Brinda un girD de alta velocidad,

TOWELS & SHEETS ffoallas g S6banas) Provee periodos de agitacion y remojo adecuado para lavar toallas y sobanas, Brinda un lavado

regular y un girD en alta velocidad,
JEANS(Vuqueros) Para lavar vaqueros poca suciedad o ligeramente sucios, Brinda un lavado suave y un girD en alta velocidad, (Para

vaqueros usados para trabajar con mucha suciedad, use el ciclo Whites (Bl_mco,s),
QUICK RINSE(Enjuugue r_pido) Enjuagay centrifuga )rendas no sucias cuando solo senecesita un enjuague, Brinda un centrifugado de alta velocidad,

START(INICIO)

Oprima STARTpara comenzar el ciclo,AI volver a oprlmir STARTotra vezse INTERRUMPIRAel ciclo y laluz indicadora del ciclo titilar_i,

Paracontinuar el ciclo vuelva a oprimir STARTo cierre la puerta, Si lalavadora queda en pausa por mas de 24 horas,el ciclo ser_icancelado,
Paradetener elciclo, sostenga el boton oprimido por 3 segundos,Si queda agua en la lavadora, seleccione el ciclo DRAIN &SPINORSPINONLYpara

drenar el cesto y el agua de centrifugado del recipiente metalico de la lavadora,
Si se levante la puerta, la lavadora _ detendra la agitacion o elcentrifugado, pero no seinterrumpira el ciclo,

Funciones de la lavadora.

La tapa del agitador o dosificador del suavizante (dependiendo de/modelo)

La tapa del agitador entra en la parte superior F_ Agregue agua al dosificador hasta que

del agitador, Si sesale accidentalmente, _ Ilegue a la Iinea de Ilenado maximo,
simplemente vuelva a colocarla en su lugar,

El dosificador de suavizante libera
automaticamente el suavizante Iiquido

en el momento adecuado del ciclo,

No detenga la lavadora durante el primer
centrifugado. Esto har6 que el dosificador se

vacie antes de tiempo.

Para usarlo, siga estos pasos:

OPTIONS

-_ seg0rese de que el dosificador este
bien adherido al agitador,

No vierta nada en el agitador si

se retira la tapa del agitador o el
dosificador.

+ EXrENL)EO SPN AUTO + 2no >,rNSE

SOAK

5

Separe para la limpieza

F-21Use suavizante liquido exclusivamente,

Viertalo en el dosificador, utilizando la
cantidad recomendada en el envase,

No vierta el suavizante directamente sabre
las prendas; ga que podria mancharlas.

r_l Seleccione la perilla de configuraciOn de

SUAVIZANTE DE TELASpara activar el ciclo,

Nota: El suavizante de telas no se dosificara
si la perilla se encuentra en la posicion "OFF"

(apagado),

Limpieza del dosificador de suavizante hn a/gunos modelos)

r_ Retire el dosificador de la parte superior del agitador,
r_ Separe la taza dosificadora de la cubierta tomando la parte superior y empujando con sus

dedos hacia abajo, en el interior de la taza, La taza dosificadora se liberara de la cubierta,

r31 Para limpiar el dosificador, remoje la taza y la cubierta dosificadora en la siguiente solucion:

• 7galon (3,8 litros) de agua caliente

• 7/4 taza (60 ml) de detergente Ifquido reforzado

• 7 taza (240 ml) de bbnqueador

[_lSi es necesario, reduzca la acumulacion con un pafio suave y limpio despue.s del remojo, No

utilice un cepillo duro; podria dafiar la superficie del dosificador,

r-_l Enjuague y vuelva a montar el dosificador, Vuelva a colocarlo sobre el agitador,

Embudo para el blanqueador liquido

El Ilenado de agua diluye el blanqueador liquido con cloro a medida que se va Ilenando para
el ciclo de lavado,

Lea las etiquetas de cuidado de las prendas para determinar si hay instrucciones especiales,

Mida la cantidad de blanqueador liquido con todo cuidado siguiendo las instrucciones de la

@

botella,

• No vierta nunca blanqueador Ifquido con cloro sin diluir directamente sobre la ropa ni en el

cesto de la vado.

• No vierta blanqueador en polvo en el embudo de/blanqueador.

Antes de encender la lavadora, vierta la cantidad medida de blanqueador directamente
en el embudo, Evite salpicar o Ilenar el dosificador en exceso, Si prefiere usar blanqueador en

polvo, agre.guelo en el cesto de lavado con su detergente,

• No mezcle blanqueador con cloro con amonfaco obcidos como vinagrey/o removedor de

oxido. La mezcla de qufmicos distintos puede producir un gas toxico que cause la muerte.

C6mo cargar g usar la lavadora.

Siempre siga las instrucciones del fabricante de la ropa cuando lave.

Separaciondecar,gas

Separe pot color (blancos, claros, colores), nivel de suciedad,

tipo de tela (algodones rusticos, limpieza facil, delicados) y si

la tela produce pelusa (tela de toalla, felpilla) o junta pelusa
(terciopelo, pana),

Usocorrecto del detergente

Agregue el detergente antes de colocar las prendas para que

el detergente pueda funcionar en forma efectiva, Usar muy
poca o mucha cantidad de detergente es una causa comon
de problemas de lavado,

Para tratar manchas, aplique pretratamiento a las prendas
segon se recomienda en la etiqueta del producto, La
aplicacion debe realizarse en el tambor para evitar una
pulverizacion excesiva que podria provocar que los colores de
la tapa o de los grJicos pierdan su intensidad,

Cargadela lavadora

Use menos detergente si tiene agua blanda, una carga mas
liviana o ropa poco sucia,

Cuando utilice detergentes de alta eficiencia o concentrados,
consulte la etiqueta del producto para determinar la cantidad
requerida para un desempeno optimo, Una cantidad
excesiva de detergente puede tenet un impacto negativo en
el desempeno de lavado,

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Cuidado

Agregue las prendas secas sin apretar en el tambor de

la lavadora, Para mejores resultados, cargue las prendas
en forma uniforme y sin apretarlas alrededor de la parte
exterior del tambor, Para agregar prendas despues de que la

lavadora
ha comenzado a funcionar, levante la tapa y sumerja

las prendas adicionales alrededor de la parte exterior
del tambor,

g limpieza de la lavadora.

Cesto de lavado: Deje la tapa abierta despues de lavar para
que se evapore la humedad, Si desea limpiar el cesto, use un

paho suave y limpio empapado en detergente liquido; luego
er)juaguelo, (No use limpiadores duros,)

Mangueras de Ilenado: GE recomienda el cambio
de las mangueras cada 5 ahos,

Exterior: Seque los derrames de inmediato, Sequelos
con un paho humedo, Evite golpear la superficie con objetos

cortantes,
Interior: El uso ocasional de un ciclo que contiene lejia

mantendra limpia la pare interna de la lavadora,

• No coloque prerTdas grandes tales corno ,sbbanas, co/chas

y toallas sobre d IrTfu,soFM,C_Jrguelas alrededor dr la parte

exterior dr/tarnbon

• No lave telas que corTterTganrnateriales irTf/amables (ceras,
Ifquidos dr lirnpieza, etc,),

• La #wadora no realizarb la acciOn dr agitado 0 d
cerTtrifugado con I_ t_pa lew_ntada, sin embargo d

temporizador contirTuarb furTciorTando,

Traslado y almacenamiento: Pidale al tecnico de servicio que
elimine el agua de la bombay las mangueras,

Consulte las instrucciones de instalacion que se incluyen con
el producto para recibir informacion sobre como reinstalar

la varilla de embarque para mantener el cesto metalico
estacionario cuando se cambie la lavadora de lugar, Para

mayor informacion, visite GEAppliances.com o Ilame al

800.GE.CARES (800,432,2737), No guarde la lavadora donde
pudiera quedar expuesta alas condiciones climaticas,

Vacaciones prolongadas: Asegurese de cerrar la provision de
agua en los grifos, Drene toda el agua de las mangueras si la

temperatura Ilegara a valores inferiores a cero,

Antes de Ilamar para solicitar servicio...

Consejos pare la solucion de problemas
iAhorre tiempo y dinero! Consulte primero /as tobias de/as paginas siguientes o

visite GEAppliances.com y quizJs no necesite Ilamar al servicio.

AGUA Causes posibles Ou_ hacer

El nivel de agua Esto es normal • El ague puede no cubrir el nivel superior de los prendas.

parece bajo Esto es normal para esta lavadora de alta eficiencia.

El ague ingresa g sale La tuberia vertical de desagiJe • Lo tuberfo vertical de desagQe debe encontrarse par encima
al mismo tiempo est6 mug baja de los 30",

Demasiada espuma Demasiado detergente • Mida el detergente con cuidodo. Use menosjab6n sitiene agua

blonde, una cargo mas liviana o rope pace sucia.

Tipo de detergente • Cambie a detergente HE_.
Agua blanda • Pruebe con menos detergente.

Fugas de agua Demasiado detergente • Use menos detegente. Use menosjab6n sitiene agua blanda,

en la lavadora una cargo mas liviana o rope pace sucia.
Tipo de detergente • Cambie a detergente HE_.

La manguera de Ilenado • AsegOresede que las conexiones de la manguera est6n firmes
ola de desagiJe est6 mal en los grifos y que los arandelas de game esten instaladas.

conectada Aseg0rese de que el extreme de la manguera de desag0e

EldesagLiede lacasaest6 tapado • Examine la tuberfa de la case. Tendr6 que Ilamar al fontanero.
Manguera de desagiJe floja. • Aseguresede quala mangueradedesagOeestebien colocadaen

La manguera de desagiJe raze • Aseg0resedequalamangueradedesagOenohagacontactocon

la pared la pared. Estopuede provocar undesgasteexcesivoenla manguera.

Presibn de agua constante • Ajuste los mangueras a los grifos y cierre el agua despu6s
alas mangueras de Ilenado de coda usa.

en la fuente de ague • Verifique la condici6n de las mangueras de Ilenado; se deben

La temperature del ague Temperatures m6s fries • Se hen formulado nuevos detergentes pora colada que
parece incorrecta del ague proporcionan trabajan con temperatures mas fries del ague sin elector

mayor eflciencia energ_tica el rendimiento del lavado.
La provisi6n de agua est6 • Abra los grifos de ague caliente y fifo y asegOrese de que

cerrada o mal conectada los mangueras estan conectadas a los grifos correctos.
Los filtros de malla de • Cierre Iofuente de ague y retire los mangueras de conexi6n de

la v61vula de agua est6n ague de la parle superior trasera de la lavadora. Use un cepillo o
tapados mondadientes para limpiar los filtros de malla de lalavadora.

Cool/Cold water when • This is normal. PerfecTemp senses water temperature and optimizes
selecting Hot for best results. Cold water isadded periodically when hot is selected.

El calentador de agua de • AsegOrese de que el calentador est6 suministrando ague
la casa no est6 configurado a 120°F-140°F (48°C-60°C),
correctamente

Agua bombeada antes La puerta est6 levantada o • Reconfigure el ciclo.
de completarse el ciclo el ciclo sepuso en pausa par

m(_sde 24 horas

El agua no drena La manguera de desagiJe • Enderece la manguera de desagOe y usegOrese de que

est6 doblada o mal conectada la lavadora no este apoyada sabre ella.

La lavadora se interrumpe Seeligi6 el ciclo PREWASH • Esto es normal. La lavadora alterna entre agitar y remojer
durante el ciclo de lavado durante estos ciclos pare que sus prendas se limpien mejor

La lavadora se interrumpe Esto es normal • La lavadora puede hocer pausas durante elciclo de
durante el ciclo de centrifugado pare eliminar el aguajabonosa con mas

centrifugado eficiencia,

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este insertado coma corresponde y bien seguro al desague.

la porte trasera de la lavadoray qua losdostornillosderetencion
seencuentrenfirmemente instalados.

reemplazar coda 5 arias.

Vuelva a conectar los mangueras y abra el ague de nuevo.

• La parte superior de la salida del desagOe debe estar
a manes de 6 pies (1,8 m) par encima del piso.

con menos desgaste.

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OPERACION Causas posibles Ou_ hacer

Lalavadora nofunciona Lalavadora no est6 enchufada * Aseg0resedeque el cableest_bienenchufadoa untomacorriente

quefuncione.

Lafuente de agua est6 cerrada • Abrapor completolosgrifos deaguafria y caliente.
Loscontroles no estanbien puestos • Verifiqueloscontrotes.

La puerta est6 abierta-una • Cierrela puerta y vuelva ainiciarelcido desdeel comienzo,
caracteristica deseguridad sies necesario.

impide laagitaci6n g centrifugado
cuando la puerta est6 levantada

Eldisguntor/fusible est6 • Verifiqueeldisyuntor/fusibles.Reemplacelosfusibteso reajuste
cortado/quemado eldisyuntor.Lalavadoradebetenet untomacorriente separado.

Hagque reajustar la electr6nica • Desenchufelalavadora,espere 2 minutos,vuelvaa enchufarla

No se oprimi6 START • OptimaSTART,
Falta elim6n de lapuerta • dame aservicio.

No aparece el tiempo Llenado de la unidad • Estoes normal. Ettiempo estimadoque quedase actualiza
enla pantalla durante eltiempo de Ilenado.

Movimiento dentro de la Elmecanismo deconmutaci6n • Cuandola m6quina seapaga manualmente,la conmutaci6n
m6quina cuando seapaga desengancha elmotor desenganchael motor antesde apagarseporcompleto,

RENDIMIENTO Causasposibles Qu_hacer

La ropaest6 demasiado Cicloseleccionado • AsegOreseque elciclo seteccionadocoincida con la carga que est6
mojada incorrecto lavando.Algunastelas sesentiranmas humedascuando se

Cargade lavado desbalanceada • Redistribuyala carga en lalavadoray activeelciclode drenaje

Manchasde colores Usoincorrecto deltejido • Lea lasinstruccionesen el envasedelsuavizanteysiga

suavizante lasrecomendacionesparael usodel dosificador.

Transferencia decolores • Separelasprendasbtancaso decoloresdaros de lasde cotoresoscuros.

Prendasgrises o Cantidad de detergente • Aseg0resedeseguirlasinstrucciones del fabricantedel detergente.
amarillentas Agua pesada • Useun acondicionadorde agua como Calgono/nstale

Elagua no esta Io • AsegOresedeque elcalentador deagua est#suministrando
suficientemente caliente agua a120°F-140°F(48°C-60°C).

La lavadora est6 sobrecargada • Agregue las prendas sin apretar en el tambor de la lavadora.

Eldetergente no sedisuelve •
Transferenciade colores •

Pelusao residuos Lasprendas son secadas •
enlas prendas alaire o enel tendedor

Separaci6nincorrecta •
Lavado demasiado prolongado •

Eldetergente no sedisuelve

Sobrecarga

Usoincorrecto deltejido •
suavizante 9

y oprima START,

Siselevantala puertaantesde queel motor sedesenganche,
volveraafuncionar cuandose cierrela puerta,

enjuaguenconagua fria.

y centrifugado.

• Verifiqueque hayaseteccionadola opci6n desuavizante.

• Trate lasmanchas previamentey vuelva a lavarlas prendas.

un suav/2adordeagua.

Sobrecargar el tambor puede producir un impacto negativo en
el desempeno de lavado. Ajuste el tamano de la carga segun

corresponda. Paraun mejorresultado,cargue lositems alrededordela parte
exteriorde lacanasta.

Agregue el detergente antes de cargar las prendas.

Separelas prendaspor color.Silaetiquetade la tetaindica lavar
sepamdamente,puedenestarindicadosloscolores inestables.

Sinosecasu cotadacon unasecadora,sus prendaspueden
retenermas pelusa.

Separelos productoresde pelusade losque lacapten.
Lavecargas pequehaspormenostiempo que lasm6s grandes.

Agregue el detergente antes de cargar las prendas.
Pruebeun detergenteliquido.

Useunatemperatura delagua m6scaliente.
Agregue las prendas sin apretar en el tambor de la lavadora.

Sobrecargar el tambor puede producir un impacto negativo en
el desempeno de lavado. Ajuste el tamano de la carga segun

corresponda. Paraun mejor resultado,cargue lositemsalrededorde la
parte exterior de la canasta.

Lealasinstruccionesenel envasedel suavizantey siga
lasrecomendacionespara elusodeldosificador.

Antes de Ilamar para solicitar servicio...

consejos para la soluci6n de problemas

RENDIMIENTO (cont.) Causas posibles Ou_ hacer

Formaci6n de bolitas Resultadodel desgaste normal • Sibien estono sedebea FaFavadora,puedereducir

Enganches,agujeros, Alfileres, broches, ganchos, • Cierrebroches,ganchos,botonesy cierres.
desgarros,rasgones o botonescortantes,hebillas • RetireFosobjetossuettoscomo alfileres,objetos enFosboisiltos

desgasteexcesivo de cintur6n,cierresg objetos y botonescortantes.

Arrugas Separaci6nincorrecta • Evitemezclarlasprendaspesadas(como ropade trabajo)

de mezclasde algod6n g lavelocidaddel procesodeformaciOndebolitas lavando
poli@stertelas con pelusa las prendasdadasvuelta.

cortantes dejados en losbolsillos • Devuelta Fasprendasde punto (queseenganchanf6cilmente).
Blanqueador concloro no diluido • VeaFasinstruccionesen el envasedetbFanqueadorparavet

la cantidad correcta.

• No agreguebFanqueadorsin dituira Facolada ni permita que
las prendasentren en contacto con el blanqueadorsindiluir.

Quimicoscomo el blanqueador • EnjuagueFasprendasquepuedantenet qu[micosantes
para el cabelloo tintura, de lavarlas.

soluci6n para permanente

con otras livianas(comoblusas).

• Pruebecon un suavizante.

Sobrecargao nivel deagua • Latabla siguienteFoayudar6 acombinar laconfiguraci6n
incorrecto deciclo delavado con susprendas. Latabla estaclasificada

demayora menorintensidaddelavado,onitemsizeandmaterial.

Ciclosde lavado gsecado • Haga coincidirlaselecci6ndetcido coneltipo de tela que
incorrectos estelavando(especialmenteparacargasfacilesde limpiar).

Lavado repetido en agua • Laveen aguatibia ofria.
demasiado caliente

SONIDOS Causas posibles Motivo

"Clic met4lico" Elmecanismo de conmutaci6n • Etsistemadetransmisi6nseengancha alinicio de Faagitaci6n

est6 enganchado o suelto y se sueltacuando esta secompleta.Estoocurrevarias vecesdurante

"Silbidos" oscilantes Elmotor el6ctrico revierte • Estam6quinatieneun sistemadetransmisi6n queno usaengranajes.

osonido ligero "clic" la direcci6n Esteesel sonido quehaceel motor alrotar hacia atraspara limpiar
durante el agitaci6n la lavado.

Sonidodeagitaci6n corto Redistribuci6n de la ropa • AIfinal deFaagitaci6n,et motor hacegoipesdeagitaci6n cortos para
al final de laagitaci6n distribuir la carga.

Haceun chasquido cuando Rel6 • Etret6 haceun chasquidocuando se activa.Etnivelde agua
el agua deja deIlenarse activa alrele y deja de Ilenarse.

Sonidode "clic" detr_s V61vulade control • Dosv61vulamezclaelaguafriay lacaliente.El"clic"escuandocualquierv6lvula
el panel decontrol de la temperatura del agua seenciendeoapaga paraelevaroreducirlatemperaturade Ilenadodeagua.

mientras Ilena
El flujodeagua V61vulade control • Dosv61vulamezctaelaguafriay lacaliente.Elflujocambiacuandocualquierv61vula

cambia durante el Ilenado de la temperatura del agua seenciendeoapaga paraelevaroreducirlatemperaturade Ilenadodeagua.
Elmotor "a(Jlla"o "se mueve" Elmotor cambie la velocidad • Etmotorva aumentandola vetocidaddurante etcido de centrifugado.

durante el centrifugado durante el ciclo de centrifugado Cuandoel centrifugado secompleta,seira deteniendohastaquepare.
"Zumbido" Bomba de desagiJe • Labomba dedesagQebar6unzumbido cuandoetimineelagua

"Gorgoteo" Bombade desagiJe • Cuandola bomba comienzaaaspirar aire,haceun gorgoteo.

Elagua "borbotea" Estoes normal • Estalavadorautilizauna acci6nde lavadomediante InfusorTM,

Lalavadora haceruido La lavadora est6 torcida • Paranivetaretfrentede lalavadora,ajuste laspatasde nivelaci6nfrontales

Lavarilla deembalaje todavia • Paraquitar lavarilla de embalajede lalavadora,hale la etiqueta
seencuentra montada en la unidad amarillay retirelavarillaconectada desdeellado inferiorderechode la

10 lavadora.

el lavado.

tras laagitacJonycontJnuarahasta quesecomplete el centrifugado.

Lalavadoracomenzarael centrifugadoy elsonidocontJnuara
hasta quese completeelcentrifugado.

Resultanormal queel agua borbotee mientraslaunidad realiza
la agitacJon,especialmenteconcargas peque_as.

girando lapata individualen la direcciOnapropiadapara subirobajar. Para
nivelarla partetrasera dela lavadora,levantela partetraserade lamaquina

4" (11cm)y baje.

Garantia de la lavadora GE.

Todos los servicios de garant/a se ofrecen a traves de nuestros centros

de asistencia tecnica o un tecnico autorizado de Customer Care'_'.Para
programar servicio, visite la pagina GEApp/ionces.com o/lame a

1800.GE.CARES (1.800.432.2737). Cuando /lame para solicitar servicio,
par favor tenga a mano el nt_mero de seriey el nt_mero de modelo.

Par el periodo de:

Un afio
De la fecha de la

original

Reemplazaremos:

Cualquierpieza especificada de f6brica de la lavadora que falle debido a un defecto
de los materiales o la mano de obra, Durante esta garantia limitada de un aria, tambien ofrecemos,

en formagratuita, toda la mano de obra y loscostos de servicio para reemplazar la pieza defectuosa,

Lo que no est6 cubierto:

• Viajesdel personal de servicio a su casa para enseffarle •
c6mo usar su producto.

• Instalaci6n, entrega o mantenimiento inapropiada.

• Fallasdel producto si es maltratado, mal usado, o usado
para un prop6sito diferente del que secre6 o si es usado

para usos comerciales.

• Cambio de los fusibles desu casa o reajuste del circuito de

interruptores.

• Productos sin defectos o rotos, o los cuales se encuentran
funcionando corno se indica en el Manual

del propietario.

Engrape el recibo aquL

Se necesita el comprobante

con la fecha de compra original

para que la garantfa cubra

los servicios,

Da_os al productocausados par accidentes, incendios,
inundaciones o actos de la naturaleza.

Da_os imprevistos resultantes causados par posibles
defectos con este electrodom_stico.

• Defectos o da_os debido a la puesto en funcionamiento a
ternperaturas de congelaci6n.

• Da_os causados despu_s del envio.

• Producto no accesible para facilitar el servicio requerido

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se indica en esta Garantia limitada. Cualquier garantiu impficita, incluyendo las garantias impficitas de comerciubilidad
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domestico dentro Estados Unidos, Si el producto estb situado en un brea que no dispone de servicio por parte de un proveedor
de servicio autorizado de GE,podrfa tenet que hacerse cargo de los castes de envfo o bien podrfa solicitbrsele que Ileve el
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el costa de envfo olas visitas de servicio a su casa,
Si necesita solicitar piezas de repuesto, le recomendamos que uti/ice solo/as piezas de GEespecificadas de fbbrica, Estas piezas estbn

diset_adas para funcionar con su aparato y se encuentran fabricadas y probadas para cumplir con las especificaciones de GE,
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Safety Instructions .......... 2,3

Operating Instructions

Care and Cleaning

of the Washer ...................... 7

Control Panel ...................... 4

Control Settings ................. 4-5

Features ........................... 6

Loading and Using

the Washer ........................ 7

Troubleshooting Tips....... 8-1o

Consumer Support

Consumer Support ................ 12

Warranty .......................... 11

Write the model and serial
number here:

Serial #

You can find them

Model #
under the lid of

the washer,

49-90434 02-12 GE

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.

A WARNING!

Under certain conditions, hydrogen gas may be produced in a water heater that has not been used

WATERHEATERSAFETY

for two weeks or more. Hydrogen gas can be explosive under these circumstances.

If the hot water has not been used for two weeks or more, prevent the possibility of damage or injury by turning
on all hot water faucets and allowing them to run for several minutes. Do this before using any electrical appliance

which is connected to the hot water system. This simple procedure will allow any

built-up hydrogen gas to escape. Since the gas is flammable, do not smoke or use an open flame or
appliance during this process.

PROPERINSTALLATION

This washer must be properly installed and located in accordance with the installation instructions

before it is used. 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).

• Install or store where it will not be exposed to
temperatures below freezing or exposed to the

weather, which could cause permanent damage and

invalidate the warranty.

• Properly ground washer to conform with all

governing codes and ordinances. Follow details
in Installation Instructions.

• To ensure proper installation, run two small load size
Speed Wash cycles BEFOREwashing the first load.

of fire or explosion, electric" shock, or to prevent property damage, personal injury,
or loss of life.

• This washer does not include water supply hoses.
GE strongly recommends the use of factory specified

parts. A list of factory hoses available for purchase
are listed below. These hoses are manufactured and

tested to meet GE specifications.
GEstrongly 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

YOURLAUNDRYAREA

• Keep the area underneath and around your
appliances free of combustible materials such as

lint, paper, rags, chemicals, etc.

Order on-line at GEAppliances.com today, 24 hours
a day or by phone at 800.626.2002 during normal

business hours.

Part Number

WH41X10207

OR

WX14X10005 4 ft Braided Water Supply Hoses

• Close supervision is necessary if this appliance is used
by or near children. Do not allow children to play on,

with or inside this or any other appliance.

Accessory
4 ft RubberWater SupplyHoses

WHEN USING THEWASHER

GEAppliances.com

Use this

appliance

only for its
intended

purpose as

described in
this Owner's
Manua/

Never reach into the washer while it is moving,
Wait until the machine has completely stopped

before opening the lid,
Do not mix chlorine bleach with ammonia or acids

such as vinegar and/or rust remover, Mixing different
chemicals can produce a toxic gas which may cause

death,
Do not wash or dry articles that have been cleaned

in, washed in, soaked in or spotted with combustible
or explosive substances (such as wax, oil, paint,

gasoline, degreasers, dry-cleaning solvents, kerosene,
etc,),These substances give off vapors that may

ignite or explode, Do not add these substances to the
wash water, Do not use or place these substances

around your washer or dryer during operation,

WHENNOTIN USE

• Turn off water faucets to minimize leakage if a break

or rupture should occur, Check the condition of the fill
hoses; GErecommends changing the hoses every 5

years,

• Before discarding a washer, or removing it from
service, remove the washer lid to prevent children
from hiding inside,

The laundry process can reduce the flame retardancy
of fabrics, To avoid such a result, carefully 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 building's distribution panel by

removing the fuse or switching off the circuit breaker
before attempting any maintenance or cleaning,

NOTE: Turning the Cycle Selector/{nob to an off
position, or pressing PAUSEdoes NOT disconnect the

appliance from the power supply,

Never attempt to operate this appliance if it is

damaged, malfunctioning, partially disassembled, or

has missing or broken parts, including a damaged

cord or plug,

• Do not attempt to repair or replace any part of
this appliance unless specifically recommended in

this Owner's Manual, or in published user-repair

instructions that you understand and have the skills

to carry out,

• Do not tamper with the controls,

LoLLowrills

READAND SAFETYINFORMATIONCAREFULLY

SAVETHESEINSTRUCTIONS

About the control panel-for models with STARTbutton.

• Add fabric softener Ion
models with a fabric softener

dispenser); see page 6 for
details

• Add detergent. GE
recommends the use of High

Efficiency _ detergents in
all Energy Star-rated washers

LOAD SIZE

OR SIGNAL

Step

• Add items

• Close lid
NOTE:Washer will not start

to fill with lid open on Auto

Load sensing settings Ion some
models}

Quick Start Guide

TEMPERATURE OPTIONS

7

• Select load size and
other wash options,

including Fabric
Softener option

• Select wash cycle

• Select OPTIONS

0 0 0 0 0

FILL SOAK WASH RINSE SPIN

Step 4

• Push START

START

0

STOP/PAUSE

El II

Controls

AUTOMATICLOAD

SENSINGequipped

models

LoadSize(onsomemodels)

• Add _ detergent to the bottom of the basket and fabric softener to the dispenser prior to loading clothes,

• Loosely load items in the washer basket, Overloading may negatively impact wash performance,
Adjust the load size accordingly,

• Makethe load selection:

For AUTOMATICLOADSENSINGequipped models

- Forconvenience, best performance and optimal efficiency, selectAUTOMATICLOADSENSING,This selection
automatically provides the correct amount of water suited to the sizeand type of load placed inthe unit,

- Ifyou prefer to manually selectthe water level,select SMALLthrough SUPER,While AUTOMATICLOADSENSINGis
best for most loads and general washing, you may want to manually select the load sizefor specialty items such
asbulky, lightweight comforters or pillows,where you want to ensurea larger water level is applied, Manual load
sizeselections should be made for wet items placed inthe washer, such assoaked towels or garments,

- The washer will not fill with water when automatic load sensing is selected if the lid is opened,
When the lid is closed the machine is able to begin filling with water in order to sense the load size,

NOTE:Thisisa high-efficiency washing machine,This system requires lesswater while providing effective cleaning
action,You may noticethat the water levelis lowerthan on your previouswasher, This is normal,

or

Signal (on some modeN

• Select for an end of cycle signal,

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Temperature

Selectthe water temperature for the wash andrinse cycles,Alwaysfollow fabric manufacturer's care labelor instructions when laundering,
PerfecTemp sensesthe incoming water temperature and adjusts the fillwater to obtain a more precisetemperature range for all wash

temperatures except TAPCOLD,Forexample, in a COLDwash selection, somewarm water may be added to reach a temperature

neededto better dissolve detergents, Often,detergents are not completely dissolved in verycold water, especially incooler climates,
Duringwinter months, when the water entering your home iscolder, orfor locations with very cold water year round, usethe PerfecTemp

COLDto help dissolve powdered detergents and to improve the cleaning of your clothes,
The TAPCOLDfeature turns the PerfecTemp feature on your washer off and usesyour household tap water temperature for a COLD

wash, Thiscan provide energy savings by reducing the amount of hot water usedin your wash,

Options

Autosoak Option (on some models)

This option begins with a brief agitation, soaks for a specified period of time, then moves through the rest of the cycle
automatically, On some models, this option is located on the Cycle Selector knob,

2nd Rinse Option (on some models)
When you use extra detergent or bleach to clean heavily soiled clothes, use the 2nd Rinse option to better remove additional

residues,

Extended Spin Option (on some models)

Use this option to extract more water from your clothes, Clothes will be drier when this option is selected and will dry more

quickly in your dryer,

Fabric Softener and Power Rinse

Set this option when adding fabric softener to the washer or to select the enhanced Power Rinse,

NOTE: Do not use fabric softener dispensing balls with this washer, They do not work correctly in high-efficiency washers,

Status Indicator Lights

The Cycle Indicator Lights show what stage the washer is in, When the Selector knob is set to a new cycle, the Indicator

Lights will flash momentarily, showing what stages the cycle will go through, On models without an AUTO SOAK option, the

SOAK lightwillnotlightup, I 0 0 0 0 0

FILL SOAK WASH RINSE SPIN

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Wash Cycle--Cycle Selector Knob

The wash cycle controls the length and intensity of the washing process, The knob can be turned in either direction, Turning
the Cycle Selector knob after starting a cycle will stop the washer and reset the cycle to the new selection, PressSTARTto

begin the new cycle selection,
WHITES For heavy to lightly soiled cottons, household linens, work and play clothes, This cycle provides the best overall

cleaning and should be used for most everyday items, Provides a regular wash and a high speed spin,

PREWASH For removing surface dirt from heavily soiled clothes, Make sure to follow with a regular wash cycle,
COLORS For non-colorfast cottons and blends or items that are labeled cold wash, Provides a regular wash with periods of

soak and a high speed spin,
PERMANENT PRESS For wrinkle-free and permanent press items and knits, Provides a regular wash with periods of

soak and a low speed spin,

DELICATES For lingerie and special-care fabrics with light soil, Provides an extra gentle wash and a low speed spin,
HAND WASH For items labeled hand washable with light soil, Provides an extra low speed spin,
SPEED WASH For small loads of lightly soiled items that are needed in a hurry, Provides a high speed spin,
DRAIN & SPIN ORSPIN ONLY For draining the tub and spinning water out of the clothes, Provides a high speed spin,

TOWELS & SHEETS Provides periods of agitation and soak tailored for washing towels and sheets, Provides a regular wash

and a high speed spin,
JEANS For washing medium to lightly soiled jeans, Provides a gentle wash and a high speed spin, (For heavily soiled work

jeans, use WHITES cycle,)

QUICK RINSE Rinses and spins non-soiled items where a rinse only is desired, Provides a high speed spin,

START

Press START to begin the cycle, Pressing START again will PAUSE the cycle and the Cycle indicator light will blink,

To continue the cycle, press STARTagain or close the lid, If machine is paused more than 24 hours, the cycle will be
cancelled, To stop the cycle, hold the button for 3 seconds, If water remains in the machine, select the DRAIN & SPIN
OR SPIN ONLY cycle to drain tub and spin water out of the washer tub,

Raising the lid will stop agitation or spin action but does not pause the cycle,