GE Appliances GHWP1000M1WW, GCWP1000M0WW, GCWP1005M0CC, GLWP2000M1WW, GTWP2000M0WW Owner's Manual

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Safety Instructions .......... 2,s

Operating Instructions

Care and Cleaning

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

Control Panels ...................... 4

Control Settings ................. 4, 5

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

Loading and Using

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

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

Consumer Support

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

Warrantg .......................... ii

Write the model and serial

number here:

Model #

Serial #

Youcan find them
under the lid of

the washer.

49-90399-1 07/06/10 GE

IMPORTANTSAFETYINFORMATION.
READALL INSTRUCTIONSBEFOREUSING.

A WARNIN G! ,n ormo ,on,n mon o

(__ WATER HEATERSAFETY

Under certain conditions, hydrogen gas may be produced in a water heater that has not been
used for two weeks or more. Hydrogen gas can be explosive under these circumstances.

If the hot water hasnot been usedfor 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. Dothis before using any

electrical appliance which is connected to the hot water system. Thissimple procedure will allow any
built-up hydrogen gasto escape. Sincethe gas isflammable, do not smoke or usean open flame or

appliance during this process.

of fire or explosion, electric shock, or to prevent property damage, personal injury,
or/oss of life.

PROPERINSTALLATION

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

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Instructions before it is used. If you did not receive an Installation Instructions sheet, you can
receive one by visiting GEApplionces.com or by calling 800.GE.CARE5 (800.432.2737).

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

weather,which could cause permanent damage
and invalidate the warranty.

• Properlyground washer to conform with all
governing codes and ordinances. Follow details

in Installation Instructions.

Partsand Accessories

Order on-line atGEAppliances.com today, 24
hours a day or by phone at800.626.2002during

normal businesshours.

PartNumber
WH41X10207

Accessory
4 ft RubberWater Supply Hose

• Thiswasher doesnot includewater supply hoses. WX14X10005 4 ft BraidedWater Supply Hose

GEstrongly 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. Hosesdegrade over time and need

to be replaced every 5gearsto reduce the risk of
hosefailures and water damage.

YOURLAUNDRYAREA

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

lint, paper, rags,chemicals, etc.

• Closesupervision isnecessary ifthis appliance is
used by or near children. Do not allow children to

play on,with or insidethis or any other appliance.

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WHEN USING THE WASHER

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Use this
appliance

onlgfor its
intended

purpose as

describedin

this Owner's

Manual.

Never reach into the washer while it is moving.
Wait until the machine has completelg stopped

before opening the lid.
Donot mixchlorine bleachwith ammonia or acids

such asvinegar and/or rust remover. Mixing
different chemicals can produce a

toxic gaswhich nag cause death.
Donot wash or drg articlesthat have been

cleaned in,washed in,soaked in or spotted with
combustible or explosivesubstances (suchas

wax,oil,paint, gasoline, degreasers,@g-cleaning
solvents,kerosene,etc.).Thesesubstances giveoff

vapors that nag igniteor explode. Donot add
these substancesto the wash water. Do not use or

placethese substancesaround gour washer or
drger during operation.

WHEN NOT IN USE

Turnoff water faucets to relievepressureon hoses
and valves and to minimize leakage if a break or

rupture should occur.Check the condition of the fill
hoses;GErecommends changing the hoses everg

5 gears.

Thelaundrg process can reduce the flame

retardancg of fabrics.To avoid such a result,

carefullg follow the garment manufacturer's
wash and care instructions.

To minimizethe possibilitgof electric shock,

unplug this appliance from the power supplg

or disconnect the washer at the building's
distribution panel bg removing the fuse or

switching off the circuit breaker before attempting
ang maintenance or cleaning.

NOTE:Turning theCycleSelectorKnobto an off
position,or pressing PAUSEdoesNOTdisconnect

the appliance from the power supply.

Neverattempt to operate this appliance if it is

damaged, malfunctioning, partiallg disassembled,
or has missing or broken parts, including a

damaged cord or plug.

• Donot attempt to repair or replaceang part of this
appliance unlessspecificallg recommended in this

Owner's Manual,or in published user-repair

instructions that gou understand and have the

skillsto carrg out.

• Beforediscarding awasher,or removing it
from service,removethe washer lid to prevent

children from hiding inside.

• Do not tamper with controls.

READ AND FOLLOW THISSAFETYINFORMATION
CAREFULLY.

SAVETHESEINSTRUCTIONS

About the control panel-for models with "pull knob" start.

Step 2

p3

• Select load size and

• Add detergent

• Add diluted fabric
softener (on models

with a fabric

softener dispenser)

LOAD SIZE TEMPERATURE SETTINGS

• Add items

other wash options

• Select wash cycle

• Close lid

• Pull knob

Step 4

Controls

Load Size

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

Temperature

Select the water temperature for the wash and rinse cycles. Always follow fabric manufacturer's care label or instructions when
laundering.

Settings (on some models)

Fabric Softener
Setthis option when adding fabric softener to the washer.

Clean Rinse Option

When you useextra detergent or bleach to clean heavily soiled items,you may want to use the 2nd Rinseoption. It providesan
enhanced second cold rinse.

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Wash Cycle-Cycle Selector Knob

Thechart below will help you match the wash cycle setting with your items. Thechart is ranked from greatest to least
wash intensity.

Yourwasher may not have all these cycles.(Cyclesvary by model.)
WHITES For heavy to lightly soiled cottons, household linens,work and play items.

{REGULARWASH/FASTSPIN}

DARKCOLORSFornon-colorfast cottons and blends and itemsthat are labeledcoldwash by the fabric manufacturer.

{REGULARWASH/FASTSPIN}

CASUALS For wrinkle-free and permanent press items, and knits.
{PULSED WASH/FAST SPIN}

RINSESPIN For quickly rinsing chlorine, perspiration, stains, etc., out of items.

{FASTSPIN}

CLEAN RINSE Provides an automatic, enhanced rinse to thoroughly remove detergent or bleach from
your items. {FASTSPIN}

FABRICSOFTENERActivates the FABRIC SOFTENER dispenser cycle. {FASTSPIN}

Liquid Bleach Funnel

Thewater fill dilutes liquidchlorine bleach asthe washer fills for the wash cycle.

_] Checkclothing care labelsfor specialinstructions.
[_] Measure liquid bleach carefully, following instructions on the bottle.

• Neverpour undiluted liquid chlorinebleachdirectly onto clothes or into the wash basket.

• Oonot pour powdered bleach into bleachfunnel.

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

Avoid splashing or over-filling dispenser. Ifyou prefer to usepowdered bleach,add it into
the wash basket with your detergent.

• Oonot mix chlorine bleach with ammonia or acidssuch as vinegar and/or rust remover.
Mixing canproduce a toxic gas which may cause death.

Q:What isthe difference between Heavy and Light settings?

A: ForWhites andColors, the wash agitation time is increased by 6 minutes and for Casuals, by 12 minutes. (Timesare

approximate)

Q:What isthe difference between Regular and Pulsed?
A:Regular meansthe washer will continuously agitate during the wash cycle. Pulsedprovidesa more gentle wash

cycle by including pause periods during the wash cycle.

Q:Whichcycle isbest for heavily soiled items?
A:Whites or Colors cycleshave the greatest wash intensity. Thiscycle providesthe best overall cleaning. Casuals

should be usedfor wrinkle-free and permanent press items.

Q:How can Ireduce linting?
A:Sortwash loads by fabric type and whether they collect lint (velveteen,corduroy) or produce lint (terry cloth,chenille).

Wash small loadsfor a shorter amount of time.

Q: How much detergent do I use?
A: For best performance, always follow the detergent manufacturer's instructions on usage. Many detergents are

concentrated, so consult the product label and follow the clearly marked lines on the detergent measuring cups.

Excessive detergent can negatively impact the wash performance.

About washer features.

The Agitator Cap (onsome models)

The agitator cap fits into the top of the

agitator. If it accidentallg comes off,
simplg put it back on.

Fabric Softener Dispenser (onsomemodels)

Thefabric softener dispenser automaticallg _ Add water to dispenser until it reaches

releasesliquid fabric softener. Settingthe '"' the maximum fill line.
knob ensuresthat it dispenses at the proper

time.

Do not stop the washer or raise the lid
during the first spin. Thiswill cause the

dispenser to empty too soon.

SETTINGS

To use, follow these steps:

OFF FABRIC SOFTENER

Separate for cleaning

Set when adding

d/or CLEAN RINSE

r_ Hake suredispenser issecurelg attached

to agitator.

[_] Useonlg diluted liquid fabric softener.

Do not pour angthing into the
agitator if the agitator cap or
dispenser is removed.

Pourinto dispenser,using amount

recommended on package.

Never pour fabric softener directly on items.
It may stain them.

r41select FABRICSOFTENERsetting knobto
activate the cgcle.

Note: Fabricsoftener will not dispenseif the
knob isinthe "OFF"position.

Cleaning the Fabric Softener Dispenser (onsome models)

_1 Removethe dispenser from the top of the agitator.
[_] Separatethe dispensercup from the cover bg grasping the top and pushing down onthe

insideof the cup with gour fingers. Dispensercup will pop free from the cover.

r_To clean the dispenser,soak both the dispenser cup and the dispenser cover inthe

following solution:

• ] USgallon (3.8liters)warm water

• 1/4 cup (60ml)heavy-duty liquid detergent

• 1 cup (240ml)bleach

1_] If necessarg,loosen buildup with a clean, soft cloth after soaking.Do not usea stiff brush;

gou mag roughen the surface of the dispenser.

r-_] Rinseand reassemble dispenser.Placedispenser back on the agitator.

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Loading and using the washer.

Always follow fabric manufacturer's care label when laundering.

SortingWashLoads

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).

ProperUseof Detergent

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Add detergent before adding items so that the
detergent can work effectively. Usingtoo littleor too

much detergent isa common cause of laundry
problems.

Forspots,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.

LoadingtheWasher

Loaddry items loosely in the washer basket.When
loading wet items,make sure you set the load/water

levelhighenough to allow the items to move freely.

Water levelshouldjust cover the items. Toadd items
after washer has started, lift the lid and submerge

additional items next to the agitator.

Care and cleaning of the washer.

Youcan use lessdetergent if you have soft water,
a smaller loador a lightly soiled load.

When using high efficiency or concentrated
detergents, consult the product labelto determine

amount required for optimum performance.
Excessivedetergent will negatively impact wash

performance.

• Donot wrap longitems likesheetsor pants

around the agitator.

• Donot washfabrics containing flammable
materials (waxes,cleaningfluids,etc.).

• Washer will not agitate orspin with the lid up,
however the timer will continue to run.

Wash Basket: Leavethe lid open after washing to

allow moisture to evaporate. If you want to clean
the basket, usea clean soft cloth dampened with

liquid detergent; then rinse.(Donot useharsh 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.

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 keepthe tub stationary when moving the washer.
Formore information,visit GEAppliances.com or call

800.GE.CARES(800.432.2737).Donot store
the washer where it will be exposed to the weather.

Long Vacations: Besure water supply is shut off at
faucets. Drainall water from hoses if weather will

be below freezing.

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Before you coil for service...

Save time and money! Review the charts on the following pages,

_ roubleshooting Tips

WATER Possible Causes What To Do

Toomany suds Toomuch detergent • Measuregour detergent carefullg. Uselesssoap if gou have

Water leaks Using too much detergent • Uselessdetergent. Uselesssoap if gou havesoft water,

Water temperature Cooler water temperatures • New laundrg detergents have been formulated to work

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

Water pumped out before Lid lifted or cycle was put in • Resetcgcle.

cycle is complete pause for over 24 hours

Water won't drain Drain hose is kinked or • Straighten drain hose and make sure washer is not

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

wash or rinse cycle soak during these cgcles to get gour clothes cleaner with

Washer pauses during This isnormal • Thewasher mag pauseduring the spin cgcle to remove

spin cycle soapg water more efficientlg.

or visit GEAppliances.com. You may not need to call for service.

soft water, a smaller loador a lightlg soiled load.

Type of detergent • Switch to a lower sudsing detergent brand and follow

instructions on package.

Softwater • Trg lessdetergent.

in washer a smaller load or a lightly soiledload.
Fillhosesor drain hose is • Makesure hoseconnections are tight at faucets and

improperly connected rubber washers are installed.Makesure end of drain hose

iscorrectly inserted inand securedto drain facility.

Household drain may • Checkhousehold plumbing. You mag need to coil
be clogged a plumber.

Drain hose loose • Makesure drain hose isfullg seated in back of washer and

that the two retaining screws are fully seated.

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

Mogcauseexcessivewear on the hose.

Constant water pressure • Tighten hosesat the faucets and turn the water off offer
to the fill hoses at the each use.

water source • Checkcondition of the fill hoses;theg should be replaced

every 5 gears.

efficiency performance.
Water supply is turned off • Turn both hot and cold faucets fullg on and make sure

or improperly connected hoses are connected to correct faucets.
Water valve screens are • Turn off the water source and remove the water connection

stopped up hoses from the upper back of the washer. Use a brush or

toothpick to clean the screens in the machine. Reconnect
the hoses and turn the water back on.

Housewater heater is • Hake sure housewater heater isdelivering water at
not set properly 120°F-140°F(48°C-60°C).

improperly connected sitting on it.

• Top of drain outlet should be less than 6 ff (1.8 m)
above floor.

lesswear.

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