GE Appliances Profile PFWS4605, Profile PFWS4600, Profile PFWH4405, Profile PFWH4400 Owner's Manual & Installation Instructions

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

Operating Instructions ........ 4-16

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

Control Settings ................... 5-10

Features .......................... 10, 11

Loading and Using the Washer .... 12-15

Available Accessories ................. 15

Smart Appliance ..................... 16

PFWS4605

PFWS4600
PFWH4405
PFWH4400

Installation Instructions ...... 17-22

preparing to Install Your Washer ...... 17

Location of Your Washer ............. 18

Rough-In Dimensions ................. 18

Unpacking Your Washer .............. 19

Electrical Requirements .............. 19

Grounding Requirements ............. 19

Drain Requirements .................. 20

Water Supplg Requirements .......... 20

Installing the Washer .............. 20, 21

Replacement Parts ................... 21

Adaptive Vibration Control ............ 22

Troubleshooting Tips ......... 23-28

Consumer Support

Warrantg (U.S.)....................... 27

Warrantg (Canada) ................... 28

Consumer Support ................... 29

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ENERGYSTAR

As an ENERGYSTAR@ partner,

GEhas determined that this
product meets the ENERGYSTAR@

guidelines for energg efficiencg.

Write the model and serial
numbers here:

Model #

Serial #

You can find them on a label on the

sideof the washer.

49-90391 06/16/10 GE

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION.

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.

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

The instructions in this manual and all other literature included with this washer are

not meant to cover every possible condition and situation that may occur. Good, safe
practices and caution MUSTbe applied when installing, operating and maintaining any
appliance.

WATERHEATERSAFETY

Undercertain conditions, hydrogengas may beproduced in a water heater that has not been usedfor two weeks
or more. Hydrogengascan beexplosiveunder thesecircumstances.

Ifthe hot water has not been usedfor two weeksor more, preventthe possibilityof damage or injury by

turning on all hot water faucets and allowing them to run for several minutes. Dothis before usingany electrical

appliancewhich isconnected to the hot water system.Thissimple procedurewill allow anybuilt-up hydrogen
gasto escape.Sincethe gas isflammable, do not smokeor usean openflame or appliance during thisprocess.

PROPERINSTALLATION

Thiswasher must beproperly installedand located inaccordance with the Installation Instructions beforeit is used.
'_Installor store where itwill not beexposed ,_Properlyground washerto conformwith all governing

to temperaturesbelowfreezingor exposed codesand ordinances.Followdetailsin Installation
to the weather, which couldcause permanentdamage Instructions.

and invalidatethe warranty.

YOURLAUNDRYAREA

[] Keepthe area underneath and around your

appliances free of combustible materials such as
lint, paper, ragsand chemicals.

[] Do not leave the washer door open.An open door

could entice children to hang on the door or crawl
insidethe washer.

[] Closesupervision isnecessary ifthis appliance is

used by or near children. Donot allow children to
play on, with or insidethis or any other appliance.

Use this
appliance

only for its
intended

purpose as

describedin

this Owner's

Manual.

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WHEN USINGTHEWASHER

[] Never reach into washer while it is moving. [] Never attempt to operate this appliance

Wait until the machine has completely stopped if it is damaged, malfunctioning, partially
before opening the door. disassembled, or has missing or broken parts,

Donot 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.

Donot 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.)which 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.
The laundry process can reduce the flame

retardancg 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:Pressing the
power button does NOT disconnect the appliance
from the power supply.

including a damaged cord or plug.

[]

Do not slam the washer door closed. Do not try

to force the door open when locked (LOCKED

indicator ON).This could result in damage to

the washer.

[]

The washer is equipped with an electrical overload

protector. The motor will stop
if it becomes overheated. The washer will

automatically restart after a cool-down

period of up to 2 hours, if the washer
has not been manually turned off

during this time.

WHEN NOT IN USE

[]

Turn off water faucets to relieve pressure

on hoses and valves and to minimize leakage
if a break or rupture should occur. Check

the condition of the fill hoses; they should
be replaced every 5 years.

[]

Before discarding a washer, or removing it

from service, remove the washer door to prevent
children from hiding inside.

[] 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 controls.

READANDFOLLOWTHISSAFETYINFORMATIONCAREFULLY.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

About the washer control panel.

Youcan !ocateyour mode!number on a labe!onthe sideof the washer.

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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS before operating this appliance.

Quick Start

Ifthe screenisdark, pressthe POWERbutton to "wake up" [] If you selected acycle other

the display.
E] Pressthe POWERbutton, press the START/PAUSEbutton.

[27 Selecta wash cycle

or Steam Refresh cycle.
(Defaultsare set for each cycle.

Thesedefault settings can be
changed. SeeControl settings
for more information.)

PFWS4600, PFWS4605 - Profile HA Steam Washer w/ SmartDispense TM

POWER than the SPECIALTYCYCLE,

If you selectedSPECIALTYCYCLE,choose between Rinse

and Spin, Garments, Bed and Bath, and Other Specialty
for your specific needs before pressing START/PAUSESee

specialty cycles for more information."

PFWH4400, PFWS4405 - Profile HA Washer w/o Steam, w/SmartDispense TM

Power

Pressto "wake up" the display. If the display is active, press to put the washer into standby mode.

NOTE:Pressing POWERdoes not disconnect the appliance from the power supply.

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Control settings. GEApplionces.com

Wash Cycles

The wash cycles are optimized for specific types of wash loads. The chart below will help you match
the wash setting with the loads. The GentleClean_ lifters lightly tumble the clothes into the water and

detergent solution to clean the load.

WHITES/HEAVY DUTY clothes. Can usethe STEAMASSISToption with this cNcle.

COLORS/NORMAL

WRINKLE FREE
(PERMA PRESS)

STEAM REFRESH

(some models)

HANDWAS H

DELICATES

ACTIVE WEAR

WASHABLE WOOL

(some models)

SPEEDWASH

DRAIN & SPIN

For heavily to lightly soiled white cottons, household linens, work and play
For heavy to lightly soiled colorfast cottons, household linens, work and play

clothes. Can usethe STEAMASSISToption with this cqcle.
For heavy soiled colorfast cottons, household linens, work and play clothes.

To de-wrinkle ! to 5 cotton blend items. This is not a wash cycle, but a cycle
that applies only steam to the garments. Select the correct number of

garments using the arrow kegs and press Enter,

The washer will beep upon completion of the cycle, and will continue to
tumble for 30 minutes to keep wrinkles from setting in. PressStart/Pause to

remove clothes.
If clothes are slightly damp after completion of the cycle, hang dry clothes for

10 minutes before wearing.
For items labeled hand-washable with light soils. Provides gentle rocking to

mimic the handwashing action.
For lingerie and special-care fabrics with light to normal soil. Provides gentle

tumbling and soak during wash and rinse.

For active sports, exercise and some casual wear clothes. Fabrics include
modern technology finishes and fibers such as spandex, stretch and micro-

fibers.

For the washing of machine washable wool products, provided that they are

washed according to the instructions on the garment label. When selecting
this cqcle, qou must use a deterqent suitable for washinq wool.

For lightly soiled items that are needed in a hurry. Cycle time is approximately
30 minutes, depending on selected options.

To quickly drain and spin out any items at any time.

BASKET CLEAN

SPECIALTY CYCLES For unique garments that may need specialtreatment.

Specialty Cycles

Use for cleaning the basket of residue and odor. Recommended use of once
per month.

Rinse & SPIN

Quickly rinse out any

items at any time.

GARMENTS BED and BATH

Coats

DressShirts

Hosiery/Bras

Jeans

Khakis

Sweaters

While in the Specialty Cycle, usethe A and Y

arrow kegs to scroll between the different options.
Press ENTERto select the cycle. PressBACKto go

to the previous menu.

Blankets (cotton)

Comforters

Sheets

Towels

SPECIALIZEDCYCLES

Athletic Shoes

Energy Savings

Fabric Refresh

Fleece

FragileCottons

Performance Fabrics

PetBedding
PlayClothes

Single Item Wash

SleepingBag

Soak

SuperClean
Throw Rugs

Control settings.

Soil Level

Changingthe SOILLEVELincreases or decreases the wash time to remove different amounts of soil.

To change the SOILLEVEL,pressthe SOILLEVELbutton until gou have reachedthe desired setting.Youcan choose

between Extra Light, Light,Normal, Heavgor Extra Heavgsoil.

Spin Speed

Changingthe SPINSPEEDchanges the final spin speedof the cgcles.Alwags follow the garment manufacturer's care
label when changing the SPINSPEED.

To change the SPINSPEED,pressthe SPINSPEEDbutton until gou have reached the desiredsetting. Youcan choose

between No Spin,Low, Medium, High or Extra HighSpin. Higher spin speeds are not available oncertain cgcles,such
as Delicates.

Higherspin speedsremove more water from the clothes and will help reduce drgtime, but mag alsoincrease the
possibilitgof setting wrinkles on some fabrics.

Wash Temp

Adjust to selectthe proper water temperature for the wash cgcle.Theprewash and rinsewater isalwags cold to help

reduce energg usageand reducesetting of stains andwrinkles.
Follow the fabric manufacturer's care labelwhen selecting the wash temperature.

To change the wash temperature, pressthe WASHTEMPbutton until gou have reached the desired setting.Youcan

choose between Tap Cold,Cold,Warm, Hot orSanitize.TheSanitizedwash temperature isnot available on certain
cgcles,such as Delicates.

When selecting the Sanitizewash temperature, the washer increasesthe water temperature to sanitizeand kill more
than 99% of mang common bacteria found in home laundrg.Thesanitizewash temperature is onlg availableon
the Whites/Heavg Dutg wash cgcle.Forbest results,select the heavg soilsetting when using the Sanitizewash
temperature setting.

NOTE:Thefirst !0 secondsof the wash fill is alwags cold.Thisfeature assistsin conditioning the fabric and
preventing stains from setting on garments.

START/PAUSE

Pressto start a wash cgcle. If the washer is running, pressing it oncewill pausethe washer and unlock the door.
It will take a few secondsfor the door to unlock after pressing PAUSE.Pressagain to restart the wash cgcle.

NOTE:Ifthe washer ispaused and the cgcle is not restarted within 15 minutes,the current wash cgcle will be
cancelled.

NOTE:In some cgclesthe washer will drain first, then unlock the door when it ispaused.
NOTE:Thewasher performs automatic sgstem checks after pressingthe STARTbutton. Water will flow in 45 seconds

or less.You mag hear the door lockand unlock before water flows;this isnormal.

EXTRA Settings

RINSE

SETTINGS ÷

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_ BASKETLIGHT

SETTINGS ÷

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Press& hold for 3 seconds for SETTINGS.
Usethe SETTINGSbutton to adjust the

following features:

Dryer Link:

Pressthe SETTINGSbutton. When "DRYER
LINK"appears in the displag, pressENTER.

Usingthe 4/i_ arrow kegs,selectON
and pressENTER.

When the washer cgcle is completed, the
washer will communicate with the drger
when ang button onthe control panel is
touched or the door is opened.

Thewasher will displag,"TRANSFERRING

CYCLEINFORMATIONTOTHEDRYER"
and the drger will displag,"RECEIVING

CYCLEINFORMATIONTOTHEDRYER".

Thedrger will onlg communicate with the
washer if the drger is not running acgcle.

If the washer starts a new cgcle before the
drger hasa chance to communicate with it,

the information will be lost.

End-of-Cycle Volume:

Press the SETTINGS button. When

"VOLUME"appears inthe displag, press
ENTER,then select "End of Cgcle". Using the

_l/l_arrow kegs, select High, Medium, Low

or Off.

Control Sounds:

Press the SETTINGS button, then select

"Volume". When "CONTROLSOUNDS"
appears in the displag, press ENTER. Using

the41/_ arrow kegs, select High, Medium,

Lowor Off.

Display Brightness:

Press the SETTINGS button. When "DISPLAY
BRIGHTNESS"appears in the displag, press

ENTER. Using the 41/ll_arrow kegs, select

High, Medium or Low.

Water Hardness

(Selectable only when SMART DISPENSER
Pedestal Accessory

is connected to washefl:

This willadjust the amount of detergent
dispensed automaticallg for the SMART

DISPENSER.See the Owner's Manual

supplied with the SMARTDISPENSERfor

instructions for use.

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PRE

WASH

"_ BASKET LIGHT ÷

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PRE

WASH

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EXTRA
RINSE

SETTINGS ÷

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EXTRA
RINSE

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DELAY

START

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Prewash

Prewash is an extra wash before

the main wash. Use it for heavilg soiled
clothes or for clothes with a care label

that recommends prewashing before
washing. Be sure to add high-efficiencg

detergent, or the proper wash additive
to the prewash dispenser.

Extra Rinse

Use an extra rinse when additional
rinsing isdesired to remove excess dirt

and detergent from soiled loads.

Delay Start

You con delog the start of o wash cgcle
for up to 2/4hours. Pressthe

DELAYSTARTbutton to choose the
number of hours gou want to delag

the start of the cgcle. Use the A and

Y(up and down) arrows to find the

desired delog time; then press ENTERto
select the delag time. Finallg, press the

STARTbutton after the desired cgcle is
selected. The machine will count down

and start automaticallg at the correct
time.

The prewash feature will fill the washer

(adding the prewash detergent), tumble

the clothes, drain and spin.Then the
washer will run the selected wash

cgcle.
NOTE:In some special cgcles,

the prewash is selected automaticallg

as the default. You can modifg this
selection at ang time.

NOTE:In some special cgcles, the extra
rinse is selected automaticallg as the
default. You can modifg this selection at

ang time. Some cgcles have additional
rinses done automaticallg.

NOTE:If gou forget to fullg close
the door, a reminder signal will beep

reminding gou to do so.

NOTE:If gou open the door when the
delag is counting down, the machine

will enter the pause state. You must
close the door and press STARTagain

in order to restart the countdown.

LOCK

(..)

PushtoLockControl
Hold5SecstoUnlock

PRE

WASH

_" BASKET LIGHT ÷

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_9:BASKETLIGHT

SETTINGS ÷

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Lock

You can lock the controls to prevent
ang selections from being made. Or

gou can lock or unlock the controls
after gou have started a cgcle.

Children cannot accidentallg start the
washer bg touching pads with this

option selected. To lock the washer,
press and hold the LOCK button for 3

seconds. To unlock the washer controls,

BASKET LIGHT

The basket light will turn on and remain
on for 5 minutes when the door opens,

start/pause button is pressed, or bg

pressing and holding the basket light
button for 3 seconds. The basket light

can be turned off bg pressing and

holding the basket light button for 3

seconds. The basket light can not be
turned off while the unit is idle.

press and hold the LOCKbutton for
3 seconds. A sound is made to indicate

the lock/unlock status.
The control lock icon on the displag will

light up when it is on.

NOTE:The POWERbutton can still be

used when the machine is locked.

Control settings.

',_iSTEAM

ASSIST

STAIN INSPECTOR ÷

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STAIN

INSPECTOR

You have the following stains available to choose from:

Stain Inspector

PFWS4600,4605 Press & hold for 3
seconds for STAIN INSPECTOR.

The STAIN INSPECTORfeature allows you
to indicate what stains are on the

garments in your load. This feature can be

used with any wash cycle.

To use STAIN INSPECTOR:

1. Selectthe wash cycle.

2. Pressthe STAININSPECTORbutton

(the button will light up when it is on).

3. Check the wash instructions on your
garment.

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4. Press the ENTER button to continue.

5. Usethe A and Y arrows to find the
desired stain category,

6. Pressthe ENTER button to select the
stain category,

7. Usethe A and Y arrows to select the
desired stain.

OUTDOOR

Clay

Grass

Mud/Dirt

Rust Iron
Tree Sap

PERSONAL

Blood

Perspiration
Urine/Feces

Mouthwash

Vomit

8. Pressthe ENTERbutton to select the stain,

9. Your selected stain will appear on the display.

10. Pressthe STARTbutton to start the cycle.
NOTE:To turn off STAININSPECTORor to select a

different stain, press the STAININSPECTORbutton
again.

COSMETICS

Lipstick/LipBalm

Deodorant

Lotions

Makeup (water-based)

Oil(hair/mineral)

SCHOOL/OFFICE/HOME LAUNDRY

Adhesive Tape

Ballpoint Ink

Glue (white common)

PencilHark

Correction Fluid

BEVERAGES FOOD/COOKING

GrapeJuice

Coffee/Tea

FruitJuice Other

Milk/Dairy

Wine (red/white)

Dingy White Socks

Collar/Cuff Soil

Dye Transfer

FabricSoftener

Yellowing

NOTE:Prewash is selected automatically
as the default for some stains. When selected

automatically, the PREWASHbutton will light.
For optimum stain removal, it is recommended

to add high-efficiency detergent or proper wash
additive to the prewash dispenser. You can turn

off the prewash option ifyou do not want to add
the prewash to the cycle.

Butter/Margarine

Cooking/Vegetable Oil

Chocolate

Tomato Based

BarbecueSauce

OIL/GREASE/WAX

Motor Oil/Lube

Ointment/Salve

CandleWax

Crayon

Chapstick_

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SMART

DISPENSE TM

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ASSIST

STAIN INSPECTOR ÷

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SMART DISPENSE"- optionalaccessory(on
somemodels)

If you have purchased the PROFILE

SMARTDISPENSESystem, refer to the
Owner's Manual that comes with the

SMARTDISPENSESystem.

If you have not purchased the PROFILE

SMARTDISPENSESystem, you will not

have bulk-dispensing capability. If you

select the SMARTDISPENSEoption,
a message will be displaged advising

that your unit does not have the
capabilitg. You should then put

STEAM ASSIST (onsomemodels)
STEAMASSISTadds steam into the

washer during WHITES/HEAVYDUTY,
COLORS/NORMALWRINKLEFREEor

ACTIVEWEARcycles.

To use:

.

Turn power ON and select a wash

cgcle.

The STEAHASSISToption is onlg

available on WHITES/HEAVYDUTY,

COLORS/NORMAL,WRINKLE FREEor

ACTIVEWEAR cgcles.

detergent and other selected additive

in the flow-through dispenser drawer
located at the top left of

the unit. To purchase the PROFILE
SMARTDISPENSESgstem, go online to

GEAppliances.com or contact gout local

retailer.

2. Select the STEAM ASSIST button to
activate Steam.

3. Press the START/PAUSE button.

WASH

OVERNIGHT

READY

ENERGY SAVINGS WASH

Use "e" WASH to save energg on

specified wash cgcles. "e" WASH cannot

be used with STEAM REFRESH, ENERGY

SAVING, ATHLETIC SHOES, BASKET
CLEAN, and WASH CARE w/ SOAK.

OVERNIGHT READY

(onsomemodels)
OVERNIGHTREADYis intended for

smaller loads only. This feature is

intended for use when clothes need

to be washed and ready to hang or
finished the next morning. This feature

will tumble clothes and introduce a
constant stream of air into the machine

compartment upon completion of select
wash cycles. Clothes can be removed

at any time by pressing pause. To

use the feature, press the Overnight
Ready button and follow the prompts

on the screen. After use, check the lint
filter located at the top of the rubber

door gasket, cleaning as needed.
High wear or delicate articles are not

recommended for this cgcle.
Thetable below describes example

loads that can be used with this
feature:

2-3athletic uniforms
2 sets of scrubs

2 sets of baby's crib sheets
1 dress shirt, 1 pair of dress pants

3 dress shirts

Control settings.

Overnight Ready
Lint Filter

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CLEANING OVERNIGHT READY LINT FILTER
(onsomemodels)

Thefilteris locatedinthe top right portionofthe the washergasket.
Forbestperformance,cleanthisfilteraftereveryOvernightReadycycle

by runningyourfingersoverthefilterto removelint.
Forfurthercleaning,thefiltercanberemovedbypullingforwardonthe

tab..Replacethefilteraftercleaning.

About the washer features.

The Dispenser Drawer

Slowlyopen the dispenser drawer by pulling
it out until it stops.

After adding laundry products,slowly close
the dispenserdrawer.Closingthe drawer

too quickly could resultin early dispensing
of the bleach,fabric softeneror detergent.

Addpre-washto /// L The Prewash Compartment

thislocation,,_ _ @ I Onlyusethe PrewashCompartmentifyou

Detergent _"'

selection insert __/'/'

_ /

___ areselectingthe Prewashcyclefor heavily

__ _._ soiledclothes.Add measureddetergentor

_ _,_-._,,":_ prewashadditiveto the backleft prewash

_/_ compartmentof thedispenserdrawer.

I Detergentor prewashadditive is flushed

from the dispenserinthe prewashcycle (if

selected).

Youmay see water inthe bleachandfabric
softenercompartments atthe end of the cycle.

Thisisa resultof the flushing/siphoningaction
and is portof the normaloperationof the

washer.

UseonlyHEHigh-Efficiency

detergent.

NOTE: Liquid detergent will drain
into the washer basket as it is added.

m

Detergentusagemay needto be adjusted
for watertemperature,water hardness,size

and soil level of the load.Avoid using too
much detergent inyour washeras itcan

lead to oversudsinganddetergent residue
being left onthe clothes.

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The Detergent Compartment

_ Adjustment

Rails

ForHEpowderdetergentremove
theDetergent selectioninsertand

addpowderhere

Onlyusehigh-efficiency detergent
in this washer. DONOTfill high-efficiency

detergent over the HA× line. Use
detergent manufacturer's rcommended

amount.

PowderDetergent- Removethe Detergent
selectioninsertand placeit in a safe

locationoutsideof the washer.Followthe
detergentmanufactrer's instructionswhen

measuringthe amountof powderto use.
Liquid Detergent- Locatethe

concentrationof your detergenton the
bottle.Placethe Detergentselectioninsert

inthe correspondinglocationdependingon

the concentration.

I Movethe insertby pulling it up andreplace

it by sliding it down betweentwo detergent
compartment rails.Makesure to pushthe
insert to thebottom of the compartment

sothat it isflush to the bottom ofthe
compartment, tt isnot an issueif the

detergent leakspastthe insertto the back
of the compartment.

I Detergentusagemay needto be adjusted

for watertemperature,water hardness,
sizeand soil levelof the load.Avoidusing
too muchdetergent in yourwasher asit

can leadto oversudsing,detergentresidue
being left onthe clothes,andcouldextend

wash times.
Donot put clumpeddetergent in the

dispenser.Clumpeddetergentcan causea
leak.

ForHEliquiddetergentthatisnon-
concentrated,placetheinsertinthe"IX"

position

J

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ForHE2×liquiddetergent,place

theinsertinthe"2X"position

ForHE3Xliquiddetergent,place
the insert in the "3X"position

The Liquid Bleach Compartment

tf desired,measureout the recommended
amount of liquid bleach,not to exceed
1/3 cup(80ml)and pour intothe center
compartmentlabeled"LIQUIDBLEACH"

markedwith this symbol\.
tt is recommendedto useHigh-Efficiency(HE)

bleachinthis front-load washer.

The Fabric Softener Compartment

tf desired,pour the recommendedamount
of liquidfabric softenerintothe compartment

labeled"FABRICSOFTENER."
Useonly liquidfabric softener in the dispenser.

Dilutewith water to the maximumfill line.

Donot exceedthe maximumfill line.Overfilling

can causeearly dispensingof the bleachwhich
could resultin damagedclothes.

NOTE:Donot usepowderedbleachin the
dispenser.

Donot exceedthe maximumfill line.Overfilling
can causeearly dispensingof the fabric
softener,which could stain clothes.

NOTE:Donotpour fabricsoftenerdirectly
on the wash load.

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Loadingand usingthewasher.

Always follow fabric manufacturer's care label when laundering.

Sorting Wash Loads

Colors Soil Fabric Lint

Whites Heavy Delicates LintProducers

Lights Normal EasyCare LintCollectors
Darks Light Sturdy Cottons

[]

Combine large and small items in a load. Load large items first. Large items should not be more than half

the total wash load.

[]

Washing single items is not recommended. This may cause an out-of-balance load. Add one or two
similar items.

[]

Pillows and comforters should not be mixed with other items. This may cause an out-of-balance load.

[]

Sort dark-colored clothes from Iighbcolored clothes to prevent dye transfer. This isa high-efficiency
washer, so it uses less water, making dye transfer more common.

Loading the Washer

The wash drum may be fully loaded with loosely

added items. Do not wash garments containing
flammable materials (waxes, cleaning fluids, etcJ.

Loading Examples*

WORKWEAR

4 Jeans

5 Work Wear Shirts
5 Work Wear Punts

LINENS

2 Both Sheets

10 Bath Towels/

12 Washcloths

7 Hand Towels/

2 Terrycloth Bath

Mats

OR

2 Flat Queen-Sized

Sheets

2 Fitted

Queen-Sized

Sheets

4 Pillowcases

MIXEDLOAD

/4Pillowcases

2 Hand Towels

2 Flat Sheets/

2 Fitted Sheets
2 Bath Towels/

4 Washcloths

6 Shirts (Men's

or Women's)

7 Pairs of Boxers

/4Pairsof Shorts

/4Sweatshirts

7 Pairs of Socks

To add items after the washer has started, press
START/PAUSEand wait until the door is unlatched.

The washer may take up to 30 seconds to unlock
the door after pressing START/PAUSE,depending

the door open when it is locked. After the door

OR

4 Pair Pants

(Khakis

or Twills)

5 T-shirts

OR

6 T-shirts

4 Pairs of

Sweatpants

2 Hoodies

on the machine conditions. Do not try to force
unlocks, open gently. Add items, close the door

and press START/PAUSEto restart.

DELICATES*

7 Bras

7 Panties

3 Slips

2 Camisoles

4 Nightgowns

*Using a nylon

mesh bag for
small items is

recommended.

SPEEDWASH

(2-4 GARMENTS)

2 Casual Wear

Work Shirts

! Pair Casual Wear

Work Pants

OR

3 Soccer Uniforms

*Using a nylon mesh bag for small items is recommended.

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Care and Cleaning/General Maintenance

Cleaning the Pump Filter

Dueto the n(]ture of the front-lo(]d w(]sher,
it is sometimes possible for sm(]ll (]rticles
to p(]ss to the pump. The washer h(]s a

filter to c(]pture lost items so they (]re not
dumped to the dr(]in. To retrieve lost items,

cle(]n out the pump filter.

1. Using (] sm(]ll fl(]the(]d screwdriver,

open the (]ccess door.

2. Pl(]ce (] sh(]llow p(]n or dish under

the pump (]ccess door (]nd towels
on the floor in front of the w(]sher to

protect the floor. It is norm(]l to c(]tch
(]bout (] cup of w(]ter when the filter

is removed.

3. Pull down the pour spout.

\

",,.

Pump

,_filter

o

Turn the pump filter counterclockwise
(]nd remove the filter slowly, controlling

the flow of the dr(]ining w(]ter.

5°

Remove the filter (]nd cle(]n the debris
from the filter.

6.

Repl(]ce the filter (]nd turn clockwise.
Tighten securely.

°

Flip up the pour spout.

8.

Close the (]ccess door by hooking the
bottom t(]bs first, then rot(]ting the

(]ccess door shut.

Cleaning the Door Gasket
Open the w(]sher door. Using both h(]nds, press down the door g(]sket. Remove (]ny

foreign objects if found tr(]pped inside the g(]sket, ivl(]kesure there is nothing blocking the
holes behind the g(]sket.

While holding down the door g(]sket, inspect the interior g(]sket by pulling it down with
your fingers. Remove (]ny foreign objects if found tr(]pped inside this g(]sket. H(]ke sure

there is nothing blocking the holes behind the g(]sket.
When you (]re finished cle(]ning the door g(]sket, remove your h(]nds (]nd the g(]skets will

return to the oper(]ting position.

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Loading and using the washer.

Always follow fabric manufacturer's care label when laundering.

Dispenser Drawer Area: Detergent and fabric softener mag build up in the dispenser

drawer. Residue should be removed once or twice a month.

m Remove the drawer bg first pulling it out until it stops. Then reach back into the

right rear corner of the drawer cavitg and press down firmlg on the lock tab,
pulling out the drawer.

Lock tab is visible only after
drawer has been pulled out

[] Remove the insert from the bleach and fabric softener compartments and the

detergent insert. Rinse the inserts and the drawer with hot water to remove
traces of accumulated laundrg products.

_!i_!ii__ii_I_Iii__ii!_i_i_i_i___"- ................_ __!i;i_i_ili

,,,S ,,,

[] To clean the drawer opening, use a small brush to clean the recess.

Remove all residue from the upper and lower parts of the recess.

[] Return inserts to the proper compartments. Replacethe dispenser drawer.

[]

To reduce buildup in the Dispenser Drawer area:

Useonly HE
High-Efficiency

detergent.

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FabricCare Labels

Below are fabric care label "symbols" that affect the clothing you will be laundering.

WASH LABELS

wash m

cycle N.... I p....... t Press/ Gentle/ Do not wash Do not wring

Water • • • • • Q

temperature Hot Warm Cold/cool

BLEACH LABELS

Bleach__. , A A

symuois Any bleach Only non-chlorine bleach

wrinkle resistant delicate Hand wash

(50°C/120°F) (40°C/105°F) (30°C/85°F)

Do not bleach

(when needed) (when needed)

DETERGENT LABELS

Available accessories.

Useonly HEHigh-Efficiency detergent.

Pedestal

There is a pedestal available for your
washer, This pedestal gives the washer

more height and gives storage for your

washing necessities, Included with the

pedestal is a divider that allows you

to store liquid laundry detergent out
of sight. See the pedestal installation

instructions.

Profile Smart Dispense System

The Profile SMARTDISPENSESystem lets

you store laundry detergent and fabric

softener to be dispensed automatically
during the wash and rinse cycles of this

washer. NO BLEACHmay be used in
this dispense system. See the Owner's

Manual that is included with the Profile

SMARTDISPENSESystem for installation

instructions.

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SmartAppliance GEAppliances.com

Models PFWS4600/5 AND 4400/5 are compatible with the
GESmart Appliance Module (SAM)which can be purchased

separately. Contact your local utility or visit www.
GEAppliances.com/smart-appliances to see if your urea is

using Demand Response(SAM)technology.

SETTINGS MENU
Press SETTINGS;then select Energy Management.

INSTALLATION

The preferred locution for the module installation is on top of
the clothes dryer.

Details on how to connect the cables to the module are in the
instructions that come with the module.

Wait 5 minutes; then press the Settings button. Scroll and
look for the energy management screen as seen below.

EnergLl i'lanagemeiq t.

This screen means the module is attached correctly and
you can begin to use your Smart appliance following the

instructions below.
If the Energy Management Screen is not available, refer to

the SAM module troubleshooting guide.

QUICK GUIDE

There are 4 power levels available: Critical, High, Normal and
Low. On the Normal and Low levels, the unit runs as normal.

Thefollowing steps show how the unit reacts during startup
at Critical and High power levels.

Option 1 (Delay EP)
During startups at Critical and High levels, the unit will delay
starting until the level becomes Medium or Low. Press the

START/PAUSEbutton.
Option 2 (Override Delay EP)

When Delay EPisshown, the delay function can be
overridden by pressing the DELAYSTARTbutton. Pressing the
START/PAUSEkey will begin the selected cycle with "e"WASH

enabled. The "e"WASH indicator will be illuminated.
During a Critical Rate period, the Critical Response Mode**

will also be activated to maximize energy savings. EPwill be
displayed. _, _;T_i

Del...':'_LIEP O,..,er.r.]de

Delay EPOverride
This option allows your smart washer to automatically engage

the "e'WASH setting when overriding a Delay EPand starting
a cycle during a Critical or High Rate period. The default

setting is YES.

Auto-Extend Delays
If a timed delay is selected, this option allows for the

scheduled start to extend if the utility rate is Critical or
High at the scheduled start. The default setting will

automatically extend these cycles.

Critical Rate Option
This option allows your smart appliance to respond to Critical

Rate information by automatically engaging the Critical
Response Mode. The Critical Response Mode is designed to

maximize energy savings when a cycle is run during a Critical
Rate period. The default setting is YES.Setting this option to

NO will disable the Critical Response Mode.

Option 3 (Override "e" WASH)
After overriding the delay function, pressing the "e'WASH
button will disable the "e'WASH setting. Pressingthe START/
PAUSEkey will begin the selected cycle.

During a Critical Rate period, the Critical Response Mode** will
be activated to maximize energy savings. EPwill be displayed.

**Note: The Critical Response Mode can be disabled at any
time by pressing and holding the "e'WASH Button for 3 sec-
onds. EPwill be removed from the display

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In order for the demand response features on the appliance
to work, additional equipment is required to be installed to

interface with the local utility. Such equipment may be sold
separately and/or is available through your utility as part of

the pilot test program. Check with your utility company to
see if a pilot test program isavailable in your area and for full

details.
PLEASENOTE:If you move to an area where the program

is not available, the demand response features cannot be
activated and utilized on the appliance. The appliance will

function as normal after the demand response equipment has
been deactivated or disconnected.

Instailati

Washer

I str cti s

PFWS4605, PFWS4600

PFWH4405, PFWH4400

If you have any questions, call 800.GE.CARES(800.432.2737)

or visit our Website at: GEAppliances.com

In Canada, coil 1.800.561.3344 or visit www.GEAppliances.ca

BEFORE YOU BEGIN

Read these instructions completely and carefully.

" IMPORTANT - Savetheseinstructions

for local inspector's use.

. IMPORTANT - Observeallgoverning

codes and ordinances,

, Note to Installer - Be sureto leave these

instructions with the Consumer.

. Note to Consumer - Keepthese instructions

for future reference.

, Skill level - Installation of this appliance requires

basic mechanical and electrical skills.

, Completion time - 1-3 hours
, Proper installation isthe responsibilitu of the installer.
, Product failure due to improper installation is not

covered under the Warranty.

[] 1/4" nut driver

[] 3/8" socket with ratchet
[] 3/8" open-end wrench
[] Adjustable wrench or 7/16" socket with ratchet

[] Adjustable wrench or 9/16" open-end wrench
[] Channel-lock adjustable pliers

[] Carpenter's level

PARTS SUPPLIED

TOOLS REQUIRED FOR

WASHER INSTALLATION

FOR YOUR SAFETY:

_Z_WARNING

This appliance must be properlg grounded and

installed as described in these Installation Instructions.
Do not install or store appliance in an area where

it will be exposed to water/weather. See Location
of Your Washer section.

NOTE: This appliance must be properly
grounded, and electrical service to the washer

must conform with local codes and ordinances
and the latest edition of the National Electrical
Code, ANSI/NFPA 70.

[] Cable Tie

@

[] Water Hoses (2)

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Installation Instructions

LOCATION OF YOUR WASHER

Do Not Install the Washer:

1.In an area exposed to dripping water or outside
weather conditions. The ambient temperature

should never be below 60°F (!5.6°C) for proper
washer operation.

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

3.On carpet. The floor MUST be a hard surface with
a maximum slope of !/2" per foot (1.27cm per

:SOcm).To make sure the washer does not vibrate
or move, you may have to reinforce the floor.

NOTE:If floor is in poor condition, use 3/4" impregnated
plywood sheet solidly attached to existing floor covering.

IMPORTANT:

Minimum Installation Clearances

. When installed in alcove: Sides, Rear,

Top = O"(0 cm)

. When installed in closet: Sides, Rear,

Top = O"(0 cm), Front = r' (2.54 cm)

ROUGH-IN DIMENSIONS

FRONT

27" (68 6cm)

h

• Closet door ventilation openings required:
2 louvers each 60 square in. (387 cm2),located 3"
(7.6cm) from top and bottom of door

SIDE

544" (873crn)

h

*NOTE:
With Washer Legs: 40.5" (102.5 cm)

(0.75" adjustability)

With Pedestal: 53.75" (136.6 cm)

(0.75" adjustability)

Stacked: 82.75" (209.8 cm)

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Installation Instructions

UNPACKING THE WASHER

WARNING: Recycleor destroy the carton

and plastic bags after the washer is unpacked. Make
materials inaccessibleto children.Children might use

them for play. Cartons covered with rugs,bedspreads
or plastic sheetscan become airtight chambers causing

suffocation.

1. Cut and remove the top and bottom packaging straps.

2. While it isin the carton, carefully lay the washer on its side.
DONOTlay the washer on itsfront or back.

3. Turndown the bottom flaps-remove all base packaging,
including the cardboard, styrofoam baseand styrofoam

tub support (insertedin center of base).Savethe stacking
brackets located on the styrofoam pad that covered

the top ofthe washer.

NOTE:If you ere installing a pedestal, proceed to

the installetion instructions that come with the pedestel.

4. Carefully return the washer to an upright position and
remove the carton.

5. Carefully movethe washer to within 4 feet (122cm)
of the final location.

6. Removethe following from the back sideof the washer:

/4bolts

4 plasticspacers (includingrubber grommets)
/4power cord retainers

Z. Removethe shipping bolt. Insertplug into shipping

bolt hole.

J

//

/,

J

NOTE:Feilure to remove the shipping braces cen cause

the washer to become severely unbalanced.
Saveall bolts for future use.

NOTE:If you must transport the washer at u later date,
you must reinstall the shipping support hardware to prevent

shipping damage. Keepthe hardware in the plastic bag

provided.

ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS

Read these instructions completely

and carefully.

-A WARNING--TOREDUCETHERIsKOF

FIRE,ELECTRICALSHOCKAND PERSONALINJURY:
,, DO NOTUSEAN EXTENSIONCORDORAN ADAPTER

PLUGWITHTHISAPPLIANCE.
Washer must be electrically grounded in accordance

local codes and ordinances, or in the absence of local
codes, in occordance with the NATIONALELECTRICAL

CODE,ANSI/NFPANO. 70.

CIRCUIT- Individual,properly polarizedand grounded
15-amp branch circuit fused with 15-amp time-delay fuse

or circuit breaker.
POWERSUPPLY- 2-wire, with ground, 120-volt,

single-phase,60-Hz, Alternating Current.

grounded 3-prong receptacle to be
located sothe power supply cord is

accessiblewhen the washer is
in an installed position.

roper

GROUNDING REQUIREMENTS

WARNING: Improperconnectionofthe

equipment grounding conductor can result in a risk
of electricalshock.Checkwith a licensedelectrician

if you are indoubt asto whether the appliance is
properly grounded.

.

Thewasher MUSTbegrounded. Inthe eventof

malfunction or breakdown,grounding will reduce

the riskof electrical shockby providing apath of least

resistancefor electrical current.

.

Sinceyour washer isequipped with a power supply

cord having an equipment-grounding conductor and
a grounding plug, the plug MUSTbe plugged into an

appropriate, copper-wired receptacle that isproperly
installedand grounded in accordance with all localcodes
and ordinances or inthe absence of localcodes,with the

National ElectricalCodes,ANSI/NFPA70(latestedition).
If in doubt,call alicensedelectrician. DONOTcut off or

alterthe grounding prong on the power supply cord.In
situations where a two-slot receptacle ispresent, it isthe
owner's responsibilityto have a licensedelectrician replace

itwith a properly grounded three-prong grounding-type
receptacle.

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Installation Instructions

WATER SUPPLY REQUIREMENTS

Hot and cold water faucets MUSTbe installedwithin
42 inches(107 cm)of gour washer's water inlet.Thefaucets

MUSTbe 3/4" (1.9cm) garden hose-tgpe so inlethoses can
be connected. Water pressure MUSTbe between 10 and 120

pounds per square inch.Your water department can advise
gou of gour water pressure.Thehot water temperature
should beset to deliver water at 120° to 140°F(48°-60°C)

to provide proper Automatic Temperature Control (ATC)
performance.

NOTE:Awater softener is recommended to reduce buildup of
scale inside the steam generator if the homewater supplg is

verg hard.

DRAIN REQUIREMENTS

!. Drain capable of eliminating 17 gals(64.3L)

per minute.

2. A standpipe diameter of i 1/4" (3.18cm) minimum.

3. Thestandpipe height above the floor should be:
Minimum height: 24" (61 cm)

Maximum height: 96" (244cm)

f_

INSTALLING THE WASHER

1. Runsome water from the hot and cold faucets to flushthe
water lines and remove particlesthat might clog

the water valve screens.

.

Removethe inlet hosesfrom the plastic bag.

3.

(90°elbow end)

Carefullg connect the inlet --- ...............

hose marked HOTto the
outside "H"outlet of the

water valve.Tighten bg hand,
then tighten another 2/3 turn

with pliers.Carefullg connect
the other inlet hoseto the

inside"C"outlet of the water (G_
valve.Tighten bg hand;then

tighten another 2/3 turn with pliers.Do not crossthreod
or over-tighten these connections.

o

Connectthe inlet hoseends to the HOTand COLDwater
faucets tightlg bg hand, then tighten another 2/3 turn with

pliers.Turnthe water on and check for leaks.

BACK

96"

(244 cm)

Max.

24"

(61 cm)

I OII ::©

IV]in.

NOTE:The drain hoseattached to the washer can reach

a 58" (!47 cm) highstandpipe. Fora higher standpipe,
contact an authorized parts distributor.

5o

Carefullg move the washer to its final location. Gentlg rock
the washer into position. It is important not to damage the

rubber leveling legswhen moving gour washer to its final
location. Damaged legscan increasewasher vibration. It

mag be helpful to sprag window cleaner on the floor to
help move gour washer into itsfinal position.

NOTE:To reduce vibration, ensure thet oll four rubber
leveling legs ore firmly touching the floor. Push and pull

on the back right and then back left of your washer.
NOTE:Donot use the dispenser drawer or door to lift

the washer.
NOTE:If gou are installing into adrain pan, gou can use

a 24-inch long 2x4to lever the washer into place.

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Installation Instructions

INSTALLING THE WASHER (cont.)

6. With the washer in its final
position, place a level on top

of the washer (if the washer
is installed under a counter,

the washer should not be
able to rock). Adjust the front

leveling legs up or down to
ensure the washer is resting

solidly. Turn the lock nuts
on each leg up toward the base of the washer and snug

with a wrench.

NOTE:Keep the leg extension at a minimum to prevent

excessive vibration. Thefarther out the legs are
extended, the more the washer will vibrate.

Ifthe floor is not level or is damaged, you may have

to extend the rear leveling legs.

7. Attach U-shaped hose guide to the end of the drain
hose. Place the hose in a laundry tub or standpipe and

secure it with the cable tie provided in the enclosure
package.

NOTE:Placingthe drain hose too far down the drain pipe
can causea siphoning action.No morethan 7 inchesof hose

should bein the drain pipe.Theremust bean airgap around
the drain hose.Asnug fit can cause a siphoning action.

o

Plug the power cord into a grounded outlet.
NOTE:Check to be sure the power isoff at the circuit

/

breaker/fuse box before plugging the power cord into
an outlet.

°

Turn on the power at the circuit breaker/fuse box.

10.

Read the rest of this Owner's Manual. It contains
valuable and helpful information that will save you

time and money.

11.

Before starting the washer, check to make sure:
[] Main power isturned on.

[] Thewasher isplugged in.
[] Thewater faucets are turned on.

[] The unit is leveland all four leveling legs are firmly

on the floor.

[] The shipping support hardware is removed

and saved.

[] The drain hoseis properly tied up.
[] There are no leaksat the faucet, drain line

or washer.

12.

Run the washer through a complete cycle.
Check for water leaks and proper operation.

13.

If your washer does not operate, please review
the Before YouCallForServicesection before

calling for service.

14.

Place these instructions in a location near the washer
for future reference.

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REPLACEHENT PARTS

If replacement parts are neededfor your washer, they can be

ordered in the United States by visiting our Website
at GEAppliances.com or by calling 800.GE.CARES.In

Canada, visit geappliances.ca or call 1.800.56!.3344.

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Installation Instructions

ADAPTIVE VIBRATION CONTROL

YourGEwasher is equipped with Adaptiive Vibration Control
Technologg.Using information about the floor, this sgstem

can reduce vibration and improve spin performance in
some installations bg adapting the spin cgcle.TheDEFAULT

configuration isspeciallg designed to provide optimal
performance across the widest range of floor tgpes. Follow

the procedure below to enable more specificadaptive
settings.Yourwasher can be returned quicklg and easilg

to the DEFAULTconfiguration at ang time usingthe same
procedure.

Floor Type Selection

1.Inthe settings menu, select "floor tgpe setup".

2.SelectYesor Nofor Pedestal.

/4.Selectthe tgpe of wood floor.

5.Selectthe floor tgpe.

3.Select either Default,Concrete orWood for floor tgpe.

**Default selection is acceptable for most

installations.

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Troubleshooting Tips
Save time and money! Review the charts on the
following pages first and you may not need to call for

service.

Possible Cause What To Do

Not draining
Not spinning
Not agitating

Leaking water

Clothes too wet

Load is out of balance

Pump clogged
Drain hose is kinked or

improperly connected
Household drain may be

clogged
Drain hose siphoning; drain

hose pushed too far down the
drain

Door gasket is damaged

Door gasket not damaged

Check back left of washer

for water

Fill hoses or drain hose is
improperly connected

Household drain may be
clogged

Dispenser clogged

Incorrect use of detergent
Dispenser box crack

Load is out of balance

Pump clogged
Overloading

I Drain hose is kinked or

improperly connected
Household drain may be

clogged
Drain hose siphoning; drain

hose pushed too far down the
drain

. Redistribute clothes and run drain & spin or rinse & spin.
. Increase load size if washing small load containing heavg and light

items.
. See page 12 on how to clean the Pump Filter.

. Straighten drain hose and make sure washer is not sitting on it.

. Check household plumbing. Youmag need to call a plumber.

. Ensure there is an air gap between hose and drain.

• Check to see if gasket isseated and not torn. Objects
left in pockets mag cause damage to the washer (nails,
screws, pens, pencils)

• Water mag drip from the door when the door is opened.
This is a normal operation.
. Curefullg wipe off rubber door seal. Sometimes dirt or
clothing is left in this seal and can cause a small leak

• If this area iswet, gou have oversudsing condition.
Use less detergent.

. Hake sure hose connections are tight at washer and faucets and
make sure end of drain hose is correctlg inserted in and secured to
drain facilitg.

. Check household plumbing. Youmag need to call a plumber.

. Powder soap mag cause clogs inside the dispenser and cause
water to leak out the front of the dispenser. Remove drawer and
clean both drawer and inside of dispenser box.
Please refer to Cleaning the Washer section.

. Use HE and correct amount of detergent.

. If new installation, check for crack on inside of dispenser box.
. Redistribute clothes and run drain & spin or rinse & spin.

. Increase load size if washing small load containing heavy
and light items.
. The machine will slow the spin speed down to 410 rpm if
it has a hard time balancing the load. This speed is normal.

. See page 12 on how to clean the Pump Filter.
. Thedrg weight of the load should be less then 16 lb.
. Straighten drain hose and make sure washer is not sitting on it.

. Check household plumbing. Youmag need to call a plumber.

. Ensure there is an air gap between hose and drain.

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Beforeyou call for service...

Possible Cause

Incomplete cycle

or timer not
advancing

Loud or unusual Cabinet moving

noise; vibration

orshaking All rubber leveling legs are not

No power/
washer not

working or dead

Snags, holes; Overloaded

tears, rips or

controitime This is normal
wrong or

changes

Notenough This is normal
water

Washer pauses Pump clogged

or has to be
restarted, or

Washer door is

locked and will

not open

Door unlocksor This is normal
PmreSsSTARTand

achine doeSnt

operate

Automatic load redistribution

Pump clogged
Drain hose is kinked or

improperly connected
Household drain may be

clogged
Drain hose siphoning; drain

hose pushed too far down the
drain

firmly touching the floor

Unbalanced load

Pump clogged
Washer is unplugged
Water supply is turned off

Circuit breaker/fuse is tripped/

blown
Automatic self system checks

Pens, pencils, nails, screws or

other objects left in pockets

Pins, snaps, hooks, sharp

buttons, belt buckles, zippers

and sharp objects left in

pockets

Incorrect operation

What To Do

. Timer adds 3 minutes to cycle for each rebalance. 11 or 15
rebalances may be done. This isnormal operation.
Do nothing; the machine will finish the wash cycle.

. See page 12 on how to clean the Pump Filter.

Straighten drain hose and make sure washer is not sitting on it.

Check household plumbing. You may need to call a plumber.

Ensurethere is an air gap between hose and drain.

Washer is designed to move 1/4" to reduce forces transmitted to

the floor. This movement is normal.

. Pushand pull on the back right and then back left of your washer

to check if it is level. If the washer is uneven, adjust the rubber

leveling legs so they are all firmly touching the floor and locked in
place. Your installer should correct this problem.

. Open door and manually redistribute loud. Tocheck machine, run
rinse and spin with no load. If normal, unbalance was caused by

load.

See page 12 on how to clean the Pump Filter.

Make sure cord isplugged securely into a working outlet.

Turn both hot and cold faucets fully on.

. Check house circuit breakers/fuses. Replace fuses or reset breaker.

Washer should have separate outlet.

Firsttime the washer is plugged in, automatic checks occur. It
may take up to 20 seconds before you can use your washer. This is
normal operation.

. Do not exceed maximum recommended load sizes. See
recommended maximum load sizes on page 10.

Remove loose items from pockets.

. Fasten snaps, hooks, buttons and zippers.

. During spin the washer may need to rebalance the load

sometimes to reduce vibrations. When this happens, the estimated
time is increased causing time left to increase orjump.

Horizontal washers do not require the tub to fill with water like top-
load washers.

See page !2 on how to clean the Pump Filter.

. Front-load washers start up differently than top-load

washers, and it takes 30 seconds to check the system. The door will

lock and unlock.
, Simply open and close the door firmly; then press START.

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Possible Cause

Water does Automatic self system checks
enter washer Or

Water supply is turned off
Water valve screens are

stopped up

Wrinkling Im proper sorti ng

Overloading

Incorrect wash cycle

....... that is too hot

Grayed Or

yellowed Clothes

Repeated washing in water

Not enough detergent
Not using HE (high efficiencyl

detergent
Hard water

Water is not hot enough

What To Do

After STARTis pressed, the washer does several system checks.

Water will flow 60 seconds after STARTis pressed.

. Turn on both hot and cold faucets fully.
. Turn off the water source and remove the water connection 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.

• Avoid mixing heavy items (like work clothes) with
light items (likeblouses).

. Load your washer so clothes have enough room

to move freely.

. Hatch cycle selection to the type of fabric you are

washing (especially for easy care loads).

. Wash in warm or cold water.

Use correct amount of detergent.

Use HE detergent.

Use hottest water safe for fabric.
. Use a water conditioner like Calgon brand or install

a water softener.
. Make sure water heater is delivering water at

120°-140°F (48°-60°C).

ColoredsPotS

Water

temperature is
incorrect

Slight Variation

in metallic color

i

iBad odor reside

your Washer

Detergent is not dissolving
Dye transfer

Incorrect use of fabric softener

Dye transfer

Water supply is improperly
connected

House water heater is not set
properly

This is normal

Washer unused for a long time,
not using recommended quality
of HE detergent or used too
much detergent

Try a liquid detergent.
. Sort clothes by color. If fabric label states wash separately,

unstable dyes may be indicated.
. Check fabric softener package for instructions and follow

directions for using dispenser.
. Sort whites or lightly colored items from dark colors.

. Promptly remove wash load from washer.
. Hake sure hoses are connected to correct faucets.

. Make sure house water heater is delivering water at 120°-140°F
(48°-60°C).

. Due to the metallic properties of paint used for this unique
product, slight variations of color may occur due to viewing angles
and lighting conditions.

. Run a BasketClean cycle.
. In case of strong odor, you may need to run the BasketClean cycle

more than once.
. Use only the amount of detergent recommended on the detergent

container.
. Use only HE(high efficiency) detergent.

. Always remove wet items from the washer promptly after machine
stops running.

. Leave the door slightly open for the water to air dry. Close
supervision is necessary if this appliance is used by or near children.
Do not allow children to play on, with or inside this or any other
appliance.

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Before you call for service...

Possible Cause

Detergent leak Incorrect placement of

detergent insert

This is normal

Improper

dispensing of

softener or

bleach

Dispenser clogged

Softener or bleach is filled
above the max line

Softener or bleach cap issue

What To Do

Hake sure detergent insert is properlUlocated and full Useated.

Never put detergent above max line.

It isnormal operation to see detergent leak on door gasket about

20 seconds after filling the dispenser.
. ivlonthlg clean the dispenser drawer to remove buildup of

chemicals.

. Make sure to have the correct amount of softener or bleach.

Hake sure softener and bleach cap for dispenser are seated

or theg will not work.

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GEWasher Warranty. cForcustomersin the UnitedStates)

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

on-line, visit us at GEAppliances.com, or call 800.GE.CARES
(800.432.2737). Please have serial number and model number

available when calling for service.

One Year
From the dote ofthe

original purchase
Secondthrough

Fifth Year

From the date ofthe
original purchase

Secondthrough
Tenth Year

From the date of the
original purchase

Lifetime of Product
From the date ofthe

original purchase

Staple gout receipt here.

Proof of the original purchase

date is needed to obtain

service under the warrantg.

We Will Replace:

Any part of the washer which fails due to a defect in materials or workmanship. During this

limited one-year warranty, GEwill also provide, free of charge, all labor and related service

costs to replace the defective part.
Thesuspension strut assembly, motor and motor controller if ang of these parts should fail due

to a defect in materials or workmanship. GEwill also replacethe washer top panel, front panel or

service panel iftheg should rust under operating conditions. During this additional three-year
limited warranty, gouwill be responsiblefor ang labor or related servicecosts.

Theouter tub and driven pulley ifang of these parts should fail due to a defect in materials

or workmanship. During this additional eight-year limited warranty, gou will beresponsible
for ang labor or related servicecosts.

Thewasher basket if it should fail due to a defect in materials or workmanship. During this
product lifetime limited warranty, gou will be responsiblefor ang labor or related service costs.

[] Service trips to your home to teach you how to use

the product.

[] Improper installation, delivery or maintenance.
[] Failure of the product if it isabused, misused, or used for

other than the intended purpose or used commercially.

[] Damage after delivery.

EXCLUSION OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES--Your sole and exclusive remedy is product repair as provided in this Limited
Warranty. Any implied warranties, including the impfied warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular

purpose, are limited to one year or the shortest period allowed by law.

[] Replacement of housefuses or resetting of circuit

breakers.

[] Damage to the product caused by accident, fire, floods

or acts of God.

[] Incidental or consequential damage caused by possible

defects with this appliance.

[] Product not accessible to provide required service.

Thiswarrants isextended to the original purchaserand ang succeedingowner for products purchasedfor home
usewithin the USA.Ifthe product is locatedin an area where service bga GEAuthorized Serviceris notavailable,
Sou mag be responsiblefor a trip charge or Soumag be required to bringthe product to an Authorized GEService
location for service.InAlaska,the warrants excludesthe cost of shippingor servicecalls to sour home.

Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages. This warrantg gives
gou specific legal rights, and gou meg also have other rights which varg from state to state. To know what gout
legal rights are, consult gout local or state consumer affairs office or gout state's Attorneg General.

Warrantor'. General Electric Company. Louisville, KY 40225

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