GE GCRH410 User Manual
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Safety Instructions................2
Washing Procedures........3 - 6
Care and Cleaning...............7
Troubleshooting Tips............8
Consumer Warranty.............9
Consumer Support.............10
Owner’s Manual
GCRH410
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Manuel d’utilisation
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Washers
As an ENERGY STAR®partner,
GE has determined that this
product meets the ENERGY STAR
guidelines for energy efficiency.
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This Use and Care Guide
provides general operating
instructions for your washer.
It also contains information
about features for several
other models. Your washer
may not have every feature
included here.
Use the washer only as
instructed in this Use and
Care Guide and the
Operating Instructions
included with your washer.
Pedestal
A pedestal accessory, Model No. NLPWD15, specifically designed for this washer may be used when elevating the washer for ease of use. Failure to
use accessories certified by the manufacturer could result in personal injury, property damage or damage to the washer.
Important Safety Instructions
Read all instructions before using this washer.
To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, or injury to persons when using this washer, comply with the basic warnings listed below.
Failure to comply with these warnings could result in serious personal injuries.
Prevent Fire
Do not wash items that have been previously cleaned in, soaked in, or spotted with gasoline, cleaning solvents, kerosene, cooking
oils, waxes, etc. Do not store these items on or near the washer. These substances give off vapors or chemical reactions that could ignite or
explode.
Do not put oily or greasy rags or clothing on top of the washer. These substances give off vapors that could ignite the materials.
Do not add gasoline, cleaning solvents, or other flammable or explosive substances to the wash water. These substances give off
vapors that could ignite or explode.
Under certain conditions, hydrogen gas may be produced in a hot water system that has not been used for 2 weeks or more.
HYDROGEN GAS IS EXPLOSIVE. If the hot water system has not been used for such a period, before using the washer, turn on all hot water
faucets and let the water flow from each for several minutes. This will release any accumulated hydrogen gas. Hydrogen gas is flammable; do not
smoke or use an open flame during this time.
Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors or liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance.
Failure to comply with these warnings could result in fire, explosion, serious bodily injury and/or damage to the rubber or plastic parts of the
washer.
Protect Children
Do not allow children to play on or in the washer. Close supervision of children is necessary when the washer is used near children. As
children grow, teach them the proper, safe use of all appliances.
Destroy the carton, plastic bag and other packing materials after the washer is unpacked. Children might use them for play. Cartons
covered with rugs, bedspreads or plastic sheets can become airtight chambers.
Keep laundry products out of children's reach. To prevent personal injury, observe all warnings on product labels.
Before the washer is removed from service or discarded, remove the washer door to prevent accidental entrapment.
Failure to comply with these warnings could result in serious personal injuries.
Prevent Injury
To prevent shock hazard and assure stability during operation, the washer must be installed and electrically grounded by a qualified
service person in accordance with local codes. Installation instructions are packed in the washer for installer's reference. Refer to INSTALLATION
INSTRUCTIONS for detailed grounding procedures. If the washer is moved to a new location, have it checked and reinstalled by a qualified service
person.
To prevent personal injury or damage to the washer, the electrical power cord of the washer must be plugged into a properly
grounded and polarized 3-prong outlet. The third grounding prong must never be removed. Never ground the washer to a gas pipe. Do
not use an extension cord or an adaptor plug.
Follow package directions when using laundry products. Incorrect usage can produce poisonous gas--resulting in serious injury or
death.
• Do not combine laundry products for use in 1 load unless specified on the label.
• Do not mix chlorine bleach with ammonia or acids such as vinegar.
To prevent serious personal injury and damage to the washer:
• All repairs and servicing must be performed by an authorized servicer unless specifically recommended in this Owner's Guide. Use only
authorized factory parts.
• Do not tamper with controls.
• Do not install or store the washer where it will be exposed to the weather.
• Do not install on carpet. Install washer on a solid floor. It may be necessary to reinforce the floor to prevent vibration or movement.
To reduce the risk of electric shock, disconnect this appliance from the power supply before attempting any user maintenance.
Turning the controls to the OFF position does not disconnect this appliance from the power supply.
To prevent injury, do not reach into the washer while parts are moving. Before loading, unloading or adding items, push in the cycle
selector knob and allow the drum to coast to a complete stop before reaching inside.
Failure to comply with these warnings could result in serious personal injuries.
This 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 30 minutes, if the washer has not been manually turned off during this time.
Your safety and the safety of others is
very important.
We have provided many important safety
messages in the Use and Care Guide,
Operating Instructions, Installation
Instructions and on your appliance. Always
read and obey all safety messages.
This is the safety alert symbol. This symbol
alerts you to hazards that can kill or hurt you
or others. All safety messages will be
preceded by the safety alert symbol and the
word "DANGER" or "WARNING". These
words mean:
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DANGER
you don't follow instructions.
you don't follow instructions.
All safety messages will identify the hazard, tell
you how to reduce the chance of injury, and tell
you what can happen if the instructions are not
followed.
You will be killed or seriously injured if
You can be killed or seriously injured if
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Avoid fire hazard or
electrical shock. Do not use an
adaptor plug or extension cord or
remove grounding prong from
electrical power cord. Failure to
follow this warning can cause
serious injury, fire or death.
liquid chlorine bleach with other
household chemicals such as toilet
cleaners, rust removers, acid or
products containing ammonia. These
mixtures can produce dangerous
fumes which can cause serious injury
or death.
Do not use or mix
Washing Procedures
Sort laundry into loads that can be washed
together.
Grounding type
wall receptacle
• Follow the guidelines below for preparing the wash load.
• Read the Operating Instructions card for operating your specific model.
• Always read and follow fabric care and laundry product labels.
Safety Instructions, page 2, before operating this washer.
1. Sort laundry into loads that can be washed together.
Sort items by recommended water temperatures and wash time.
Do not under any
circumstances, cut,
remove, or bypass the
grounding prong from
this plug.
Power supply cord with 3-prong
grounding plug
CORRECT
Use this way ONLY
Note: The instructions appearing in
this Owner's Guide are not meant to
cover every possible condition and
situation that may occur. Common
sense and caution must be practiced
when installing, operating and
maintaining any appliance.
To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, or injury to persons, read Important
• Separate white, light, and colorfast items from dark and noncolorfast items.
• Separate items which shed lint from items which attract lint. Permanent press,
synthetic, knit and corduroy items will pick up lint from towels, rugs and chenille
bedspreads.
• Separate heavily soiled items from lightly soiled items.
• Separate lacy, sheer and loosely knit items from sturdy items.
• Do not machine wash items containing fiberglass. Small particles of fiberglass left in
the drum may stick to fabrics in other loads and cause skin irritation.
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Empty pockets.
Place delicate items in a mesh bag.
Add laundry load to washer.
2. Prepare items for washing.
• Empty pockets.
• Brush off lint and dirt. Shake out rugs and beach towels.
• Close zippers, fasten hooks, tie strings and sashes, and remove nonwashable trims and
ornaments.
• Remove pins, decorative buttons, belt buckles, and other objects which could be
damaged. This also helps protect other items in the wash load.
• Mend rips and tears to prevent further damage during washing.
• Place delicate items such as bras, shoulder pads, hosiery, and belts in a mesh bag to
prevent tangling during the wash cycle.
• Turn knit items inside out to prevent pilling.
3. Pretreat stains and heavy soil.
See Stain Removal, page 5, for details.
4. Add laundry load to washer.
• 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 such as a sweater, towel or jeans may cause an out-of-balance
load. Add 1 or 2 similar items to help balance the load.
• Single heavy items such as a bedspread can be washed separately.
• The washer can be fully loaded, but the items should not be tightly packed. The door
should close easily.
5. Add detergent, bleach and fabric softener to automatic dispenser following these
steps:
A. OPENING AND CLOSING THE DISPENSER DRAWER
• Slowly open the dispenser drawer by first sliding the safety latch to the right, then pulling
the drawer out until it stops.
• After adding laundry products, slowly close the dispenser drawer. Closing the drawer too
quickly could result in early dispensing of the bleach and fabric softener.
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B. DETERGENT
• Detergent is flushed from the dispenser at the
beginning of the cycle. Either powdered or
liquid detergent can be used. Note: Liquid
detergent will drain into the washer drum as
it is added.
• Add a low-sudsing, high-efficiency detergent
made for front-loading washers
to the dispenser chamber. Look
for this symbol on the detergent
label. Use the cap or scoop
provided bythe detergent manufacturer to measure the amount recommended.
• Color-safe bleach, water conditioner, detergent booster and enzyme products may be added to the detergent compartment.
Avoid mixing liquids and powders.
• Detergent usage may need to be adjusted for water temperature, water hardness, load size and soil level.
• For best results, avoid oversudsing
C. LIQUID BLEACH
• If desired, measure out the
recommended amount of liquid chlorine bleach
(not to exceed 1/3 cup (80 mL)) and pour it into
the center compartment labeled "Liquid Bleach"
and marked with this symbol.
• Fill to the mininum fill line (MIN.)for small
loads. Fill to the maximum fill line (MAX.) for
large loads. Do not exceed the maximum fill line.
Overfilling can cause early dispensing of the
bleach which could result in damaged clothes.
• Do not pour undiluted liquid chlorine bleach directly onto the load or into the drum. Fabric damage can occur.
• Add powder or liquid color-safe bleach to the detergent dispenser.
D. FABRIC SOFTENER
• If desired, pour the recommended amount of fabric softener into the compartment labeled "Fabric Softener" and marked with
this symbol .
• Fill to the mininum fill line (MIN.) for small loads. Fill to the maximum fill line (MAX.) for large loads. Do not exceed the maximum
fill line. Overfilling can cause early dispensing of the fabric softener which could result in stained clothes.
• Do not pour fabric softener directly on the wash load.
• Use of a fabric softener dispensing ball is not recommended in tumble action washers.
6. Select the cycle, temperature, spin speed, options and features according to type, size, and soil level of each load. Start
the washer. (See Operating Instructions for your specific model.)
7. Remove items when the cycle is completed.
Place washed items in automatic dryer, line dry, or dry flat as directed by fabric care label. Excess
wrinkling, color transfer or odors may develop in items left in the washer after the cycle has ended.
8. General Precautions
• If the dispenser drawer is opened during operation, the washer will shut off.
Slowly close the dispenser drawer, and press START to continue cycle.
• Do not slam the washer door closed or try to force the door open when DOOR LOCK light
is on. This could result in damage to the washer.
• DO NOT leave the washer door open. An open door could entice children to hang on the
door or crawl inside the washer. Note: If there are no small children present, leave the door ajar
to prevent odor build up and to improve venting of the unit.
• To avoid damaging the washer and personal injury, DO NOT hang on or lean against the washer
door.
• Do not place detergent, bleach or fabric softener containers on top of the washer. They can
damage the finish or controls.
Do not store or place
laundry products on top of
Note: From time to time you may see water in the
bleach and fabric softener compartments. This is a
result of the siphoning action and is part of the
normal operation of
the washer.
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ENERGY STAR
As an ENERGY STAR
Partner, Electrolux Home
Products has determined
that this product meets the
ENERGY STAR guidelines
for energy efficiency.
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bleach with other household chemicals such as
toilet cleaners, rust removers, acid or products
containing ammonia. These mixtures can
produce dangerous fumes which can cause
serious injury or death.
STAIN
Adhesive tape, chewing gum,
rubber cement
Baby formula, dairy products,
egg
Beverages (coffee, tea, soda,
juice, alcoholic beverages)
Blood
Candle wax, crayon
Chocolate
Collar or cuff soil, cosmetics
Dye transfer on white fabric
Grass
Grease, oil, tar (butter, fats,
salad dressing, cooking oils,
car grease, motor oils)
Ink
Mildew, scorch
Mud
Mustard, tomato
Nail polish
Paint, varnish
Perspiration
Rust, brown or yellow
discoloration
Shoe polish
Urine, vomit, mucus, feces
Do not use or mix liquid chlorine
Follow fabric care label instructions.
TREATMENT
Apply ice. Scrape off excess. Place stain face down on paper towels. Saturate with prewash stain remover or
nonflammable dry cleaning fluid.
Use product containing enzymes to pretreat or soak stains. Soak for 30 minutes or more. Wash.
Pretreat stain. Wash using cold water and bleach safe for fabric.
Rinse with cold water. Rub with bar soap. Or, pretreat or soak with product containing enzymes. Wash using
bleach safe for fabric.
Scrape off surface wax. Place stain face down between paper towels. Press with warm iron until wax is
absorbed. Replace paper towels frequently. Treat remaining stain with prewash stain remover or nonflammable
dry cleaning fluid. Hand wash to remove solvent. Wash using bleach safe for fabric.
Pretreat or soak in warm water using product containing enzymes. Wash using bleach safe for fabric.
Pretreat with prewash stain remover or rub with bar soap.
Use packaged color remover. Wash using bleach safe for fabric.
Pretreat or soak in warm water using product containing enzymes. Wash using bleach safe for fabric.
Scrape residue from fabric. Pretreat. Wash using hottest water safe for fabric. For heavy stains and tar, apply
nonflammable dry cleaning fluid to back of stain. Replace towels under stain frequently. Rinse thoroughly. Wash
using hottest water safe for fabric.
Some inks may be impossible to remove. Washing may set some inks. Use prewash stain remover, denatured
alcohol or nonflammable dry cleaning fluid.
Wash with chlorine bleach if safe for fabric. Or, soak in oxygen bleach and hot water before washing. Badly
mildewed fabrics may be permanently damaged.
Brush off dry mud. Pretreat or soak with product containing enzymes.
Pretreat with prewash stain remover. Wash using bleach safe for fabric.
May be impossible to remove. Place stain face down on paper towels. Apply nail polish remover to back of stain.
Repeat, replacing paper towels frequently. Do not use on acetate fabrics.
WATER BASED: Rinse fabric in cool water while stain is wet. Wash. Once paint is dry, it cannot be removed. OIL
BASED AND VARNISH: Use solvent recommended on can label. Rinse thoroughly before washing.
Use prewash stain remover or rub with bar soap. Rinse. Wash using nonchlorine bleach in hottest water safe for
fabric.
For spots, use rust remover safe for fabric. For discoloration of an entire load, use phosphate detergent and
nonchlorine bleach. Do not use chlorine bleach because it may intensify discoloration.
LIQUID: Pretreat with a paste of granular detergent and water. PASTE: Scrape residue from fabric. Pretreat
with prewash stain remover or nonflammable dry cleaning fluid. Rinse. Rub detergent into dampened area.
Wash using bleach safe for fabric.
Pretreat or soak in product containing enzymes. Wash using bleach safe for fabric.
Stain RemovalStain Removal
Stain Removal
Safe Stain Removal Procedures
with the basic warnings listed below:
• Read and comply with all instructions on stain removal products.
• Keep stain removal products in their original labeled containers and out of children's
reach.
• Thoroughly wash any utensil used.
• Do not combine stain removal products, especially ammonia and chlorine bleach.
Dangerous fumes may result.
• Never wash items which have been previously cleaned in, washed in, soaked in or
spotted with gasoline, dry cleaning solvents or other flammable or explosive substances
because they give off vapors that could ignite or explode.
• Never use highly flammable solvents, such as gasoline, inside the home. Vapors can
explode on contact with flames or sparks.
For successful stain removal:
• Remove stains promptly.
• Determine the kind of stain, then follow the recommended treatment in the stain
• To pretreat stains, use a prewash product, liquid detergent, or a paste made from
• Use cold water on unknown stains because hot water can set stains.
• Check care label instructions for treatments to avoid on specific fabrics.
• Check for colorfastness by testing stain remover on an inside seam.
• Rinse and wash items after stain removal.
Stain RemovalStain Removal
To reduce the risk of fire or serious injury to persons or property, comply
removal chart below.
granular detergent and water.
Stain Removal
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Common Washing Problems
Many washing problems involve poor soil and stain removal, residues of lint and scum, and fabric damage. For
satisfactory washing results, follow these suggestions provided by The Soap and Detergent Association.
SOLUTIONSPROBLEM PREVENTIVE MEASURESPOSSIBLE CAUSES
Blue stains
•Undiluted liquid detergent or
fabric softener dispensed directly
onto fabric.
•If caused by detergent, mix 1 cup (240
ml) white vinegar with 1 quart (.95 L)
water in a plastic container. Soak item 1
hour. Rinse.
•If caused by fabric softener, rub stains
with bar soap. Wash.
•Avoid overfilling detergent and fabric
softener compartments of dispenser.
Discoloration,
graying
Greasy, oily stains
Holes, tears, or
snags
Lint
Pilling
(Fibers break off,
ball up and cling to
fabric.)
•Not enough detergent.
•Wash water temperature too low.
•Incorrect sorting.
•Not enough detergent.
•Undiluted liquid fabric softener
poured directly on fabric.
•Incorrect use of chlorine bleach.
•Unfastened zippers, hooks,
buckles.
•Rips, tears and broken threads.
•Overloading the washer.
•Degradation of fabric.
•Incorrect sorting.
•Tissues left in pocket.
•Overloading the washer.
•Not enough detergent.
•Undissolved detergent has left
a residue resembling lint.
•Static cling is attracting lint.
•Load washed too long.
•Pilling is normal with synthetic
and permanent press fabrics.
This is due to abrasion from
normal wear.
•Rewash with correct amount of
detergent and hottest water safe for
fabric. Add bleach safe for fabric.
•Treat with prewash stain remover or
liquid detergent.
•Increase detergent and water
temperature. Rewash.
•Rub fabric softener stains with bar soap.
•May be irreversible if rips, tears and
seams cannot be mended.
•Reduce load size. Rewash using correct
water temperature, water level, and
amount of detergent.
•Add nonprecipitating water conditioner
to wash water to remove detergent
residue.
•Add liquid fabric softener to final rinse.
•Dry load in dryer.
•Remove lint with lint brush or roller.
• Use a lint brush or shaver to remove
pills.
•Sort items by soil level and color.
•Use correct amount of detergent, hottest
water and bleach safe for fabric.
•Use correct amount of detergent and
hottest water safe for fabric.
•Do not pour liquid fabric softener directly on
fabric. See Washing Procedures for
directions on adding softener.
•Never pour chlorine bleach directly on
fabric.
•Check condition of items before washing.
See Washing Procedures for preparing
and loading the wash load and adding
chlorine bleach.
•See Washing Procedures for sorting and
preparing the wash load.
•Do not overload washer.
•Use correct temperature and amount of
detergent, water and wash time.
•Use fabric softener in the washer to
lubricate fibers.
•When ironing, use spray starch or fabric
finish on collars and cuffs.
•Turn items inside out to reduce abrasion.
Residue or
powder on dark
items;
Stiff, harsh
fabrics.
Wrinkling
Yellow buildup of
body soil on
synthetic fabrics
Yellow or brown
rust stains
•Undissolved detergent.
• Some nonphosphate granular
detergents can combine with
hard water minerals to form a
residue.
•Overloading the washer.
•Overloading the washer.
•Incorrect wash cycle for wash
load.
•Agitation time too short.
•Wash water temperature too low.
•Not enough detergent.
•Iron or manganese in water
supply, water pipes, or water
heater.
• Rewash load.
•Reduce load size.
•Rinse in cold water with liquid fabric
softener using the Perm Press or Delicate
cycle.
•Soak in detergent booster or product
containing enzymes.
•Wash in hot water (120°F/49°C) using full
permanent press cycle. Increase
detergent.
Add bleach safe for fabric.
•Or, treat with color remover.
•To restore discolored load of whites, use
rust remover safe for fabric.
•Do not use chlorine bleach to remove rust
stains. It may intensify discoloration.
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•Increase water temperature using hottest
water safe for fabric.
•Do not overload washer.
•Use liquid detergent or use nonprecipitating
water conditioner with nonphosphate
granular detergent.
•Do not overload washer.
•Remove items from washer as soon as
cycle is completed.
•Use liquid fabric softener.
•Select correct wash cycle.
•Use correct amount of detergent.
•Wash synthetics frequently using hot or
warm water.
•Use nonprecipitating water softener.
•Before washing, run hot water for a few
minutes to clear lines.
•Drain water heater occasionally.
•For an ongoing problem, install an iron filter
in your water supply system.
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