GE GFWH2405, GFWS3505, GFWS3605, GFWH2400, GFWS3600 User Manual
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Safety Instructions ............................. 2, 3
Operating Instructions
Control Panels ..................................................... 4
Control Settings ..............................................5 , 6
Features .............................................................6–9
Loading and Using the Washer ...........9, 10
Cleaning the Washer ............................. 11–13
Installation Instructions ........... 14–19
Preparing to Install Your Washer .............14
Location of Your Washer ............................. 15
Rough-In Dimensions .................................... 15
Unpacking Your Washer .............................. 16
Electrical Requirements................................16
Grounding Requirements ............................ 16
Water Supply Requirements ...................... 17
Drain Requirements ....................................... 17
Installing the Washer .............................17-18
Replacement Parts .........................................18
Adaptive Vibration Control ..........................19
Troubleshooting Tips ................... 20–23
Owner’s Manual &
Installation Instructions
GFWH2400
GFWH2405
GFWS3500
GFWS3505
GFWS3600
GFWS3605
Consumer Support
Warranty .................................................... 24, 25
Service Telephone Numbers ..................... 26
As an ENERGY STAR® partner,
GE has determined that this
Washers
product meets the ENERGY STAR®
guidelines for energy efficiency.
Write the model and serial
numbers here:
Model # _________________
Serial # __________________
You can find them on a label on the
side of the washer.
49-90390 GE 05/13/10
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.
WARNING!
WATER HEATER SAFETY
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 has not been used for two weeks or more, prevent the possibility of damage or injury by
turning on
appliance
gas to escape. Since the gas is flammable, do not smoke or use an open flame or appliance during this process.
PROPER INSTALLATION
This washer must be properly installed and located in accordance with the Installation Instructions before it is used.
Install or store where it will not be exposed
to temperatures below freezing or exposed
to the weather, which could cause permanent
damage and invalidate the warranty.
all hot water faucets and allowing them to run for several minutes. Do this before using any electrical
which is connected to the hot water system. This simple procedure will allow any built-up hydrogen
For your safety, the information in this manual must be followed to minimize the risk
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 MUST be applied when installing, operating and maintaining
any appliance.
Properly ground washer to conform with all governing
codes and ordinances. Follow details in Installation
Instructions.
Installation
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YOUR LAUNDRY AREA
Keep the area underneath and around your
appliances free of combustible materials such as
lint, paper, rags and chemicals.
Do not leave the washer door open. An open door
could entice children to hang on the door or crawl
inside the washer.
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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WHEN USING THE WASHER
Use this
appliance
only for its
intended
purpose as
described in
this Owner’s
Manual.
Never reach into washer while it is moving.
Wait until the machine has completely stopped
before opening the door.
Do not mix chlorine bleach with ammonia
or acids such as vinegar and/or rust remover.
Mixing different chemicals can produce a toxic
gas which may cause death.
Do not wash or dry articles that have been
cleaned in, washed in, soaked in or spotted
with combustible or explosive substances (such
as wax, oil, paint, gasoline, degreasers, drycleaning 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
retardancy of fabrics. To avoid such a result,
carefully follow the garment manufacturer’s
wash and care instructions.
To minimize the possibility of electric shock,
unplug this appliance from the power supply
or disconnect the washer at the building’s
distribution panel by removing the fuse or
switching off the circuit breaker before attempting
any maintenance or cleaning. NOTE: Pressing the
power button does NOT disconnect the appliance
from the power supply.
Never attempt to operate this appliance
if it is damaged, malfunctioning, partially
disassembled, or has missing or broken parts,
including a damaged cord or plug.
Do not 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.
Instructions
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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; GE recommends
changing the hoses 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.
READ AND FOLLOW THIS SAFETY INFORMATION CAREFULLY.
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Power
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Press to “wake up” the display. If the display is active, press to put the washer into standby mode.
NOTE: Pressing POWER does not disconnect the appliance from the power supply.
Wash Cycles
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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
For heavily to lightly soiled white cottons, household linens, work
and play clothes.
COLORS/NORMAL
STAIN WASH
EASY CARE
(PERMA PRESS)
ACTIVE WEAR
DELICATES
HANDWASH
WASHABLE WOOL
(some models)
SPEED WASH
For heavy to lightly soiled colorfast cottons, household linens,
work and play clothes.
For heavy soiled colorfast cottons, household linens, work and
play clothes.
For wrinkle-free and permanent press items.
For active sports, exercise and some casual wear clothes. Fabrics
include modern technology finishes and fibers such as spandex,
stretch and micro-fibers.
For lingerie and special-care fabrics with light to normal soil.
Provides gentle tumbling and soak during wash and rinse.
For items labeled hand-washable with light soils. Provides gentle
rocking to mimic the handwashing action.
For the washing of machine washable wool products, provided
that they are washed according to the instructions on the
garment label. When selecting this cycle, you must use a
detergent suitable for washing wool.
For lightly soiled items that are needed in a hurry. Cycle time is
approximately 30 minutes, depending on selected options.
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DRAIN & SPIN Drain and spin at any time.
RINSE & SPIN
(some models)
BASKET CLEAN
STEAM REFRESH
(some models)
Rinse and spin at any time.
Use for cleaning the basket of residue and odor. Recommended use of once
per month.
To de-wrinkle 1 to 5 cotton blend items. This is not a wash cycle, but
a cycle that applies only steam to the garments. The washer will
beep upon completion of the cycle, and will continue to tumble for 30
minutes to keep wrinkles from setting in. Press Start/Pause to remove
clothes. If clothes are slightly damp after completion of the cycle,
hang dry clothes for 10 minutes before wearing.
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About the washer control panel.
Soil Level
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Changing the SOIL LEVEL increases or decreases the wash time to remove different amounts of soil.
To change the SOIL LEVEL, press the SOIL LEVEL button until you have reached the desired setting.
You can choose between Extra Light, Light, Normal or Heavy soil.
Spin Speed
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Changing the SPIN SPEED changes the final spin speed of the cycles. Always follow the fabric
manufacturer’s care label when changing the SPIN SPEED.
To change the SPIN SPEED, press the SPIN SPEED button until you have reached the desired setting.
Higher spin speeds are not available on certain cycles, such as Delicates.
Higher spin speeds remove more water from the clothes and will help reduce dry time, but may also
increase the possibility of setting wrinkles on some fabrics.
Wash Temp
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Adjust to select the proper water temperature for the wash cycle. The prewash and rinse water is
always cold to help reduce energy usage and reduce setting of stains and wrinkles.
Follow the fabric manufacturer’s care label when selecting the wash temperature.
To change the wash temperature, press the WASH TEMP button until you have reached the desired
setting. The Sanitized wash temperature is not available on certain cycles, such as Delicates.
When selecting the Sanitize wash temperature, the washer increases the water temperature
to sanitize and kill more than 99% of many common bacteria found in home laundry. The sanitize
wash temperature is only available on Stain Wash and Whites wash cycles. For best results, select
the heavy soil setting when using the Sanitize wash temperature setting.
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NOTE: Features may not be available on all washer models.
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NOTE: The first 10 seconds of the wash fill is always cold. This feature assists in conditioning the fabric
and preventing stains from setting on garments.
START/PAUSE
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Press to start a wash cycle. If the washer is running, pressing it once will pause the washer and unlock
the door. Press again to restart the wash cycle.
NOTE: If the washer is paused and the cycle is not restarted within 2 hours, the current wash cycle will
be cancelled.
NOTE: The washer performs automatic system checks after pressing the START button. Water will flow
in 45 seconds or less. You may hear the door lock and unlock before water flows; this is normal.
Cycle Signal
Use the SIGNAL button to change
the volume of the end of cycle signal.
Press the button until you reach
the desired volume.
Prewash
Prewash is an extra wash before
the main wash. Use it for heavily soiled
clothes or for clothes with a care label
that recommends prewashing before
washing. Be sure to add high-efficiency
detergent, or the proper wash additive
to the prewash dispenser.
NOTE: When selecting prewash,
it is recommended to use powder
detergent in the main wash (detergent)
compartment.
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About the washer features.
NOTE: Features may not be available on all washer models.
Extra Rinse
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Use an extra rinse when additional rinsing
is desired to remove excess dirt and
detergent from soiled loads.
Delay Start
You can delay the start of a wash cycle
for 10–18 hours, depending on the model.
Press the DELAY START button to choose
the number of hours you want to delay
the start of the cycle, then press the START
button. The machine will count down and
start automatically at the correct time.
Lock
You can lock the controls to prevent any
selections from being made. Or you can
lock the controls after you have started
a cycle.
Children cannot accidentally start
the washer by touching pads with
this option selected.
NOTE: If you forget to fully close the door,
a reminder signal will beep reminding you
to do so.
NOTE: If you open the door when the delay
is counting down, the machine will enter
the pause state. You must close the door
and press START again in order to restart
the countdown.
To lock the washer, press and hold
the LOCK button for 3 seconds.
To unlock the washer controls, press
and hold the LOCK button for
3 seconds.
The control lock icon on the display will
light up when it is on.
NOTE: The POWER button can still be
used when the machine is locked.
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MY CYCLE (on some models)
To save a favorite cycle, set the desired
settings for wash cycle, soil level, spin speed
and wash temp settings and hold down the
MY CYCLE button for 3 seconds. A beep will
sound to indicate the cycle has been saved.
To use your custom cycle, press the
MY CYCLE button before washing a load.
To change the saved cycle, set the
desired settings and hold down the MY
CYCLE button for 3 seconds.
ENERGY SAVINGS WASH
models)
Use "e" WASH to save energy on
specified wash cycles. "e" WASH cannot
be used with STEAM REFRESH, STAIN
WASH and BASKET WASH.
STEAM ASSIST
STEAM ASSIST adds steam into the
washer during WHITES/HEAVY DUTY,
COLORS/NORMAL, STAIN WASH or
ACTIVE WEAR cycles.
To use:
1. Turn power ON and select a wash
cycle.
(on some models)
(on some
NOTE: When using MY CYCLE, wash
options cannot be modified after the
cycle has been started.
NOTE: If you change wash options with
MY CYCLE before starting the cycle, the
MY CYCLE light will turn off and you will
be returned to the base cycle.
The STEAM ASSIST option is only
available on WHITES/HEAVY DUTY,
COLORS/NORMAL, STAIN WASH,
ACTIVE WEAR or EASY CARE cycles.
2. Select the STEAM ASSIST button to
activate Steam.
3. Press the START/PAUSE button.
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The Dispenser Drawer
Slowly open the dispenser drawer by pulling
it 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, fabric softener or detergent.
The Prewash Compartment
Only use the Prewash Compartment if you
are selecting the Prewash cycle for heavily
soiled clothes. Add measured detergent or
prewash additive to the back left prewash
compartment of the dispenser drawer.
Detergent or prewash additive is flushed
from the dispenser in the prewash cycle
(if selected).
You may see water in the bleach and fabric
softener compartments at the end of the cycle.
This is a result of the flushing/siphoning action
and is part of the normal operation of the
washer.
Use only HE High-Efficiency
detergent.
NOTE: Liquid detergent will drain
into the washer drum as it is added.
Detergent usage may need to be adjusted
for water temperature, water hardness,
size and soil level of the load. Avoid using
too much detergent in your washer as
it can lead to over sudsing and leave
detergent residue on the clothes.
Powder
Icons
Insert in rear position for powder
detergent
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Liquid
Icons
Insert in forward position for liquid
detergent
The Detergent Compartment
Only use high-efficiency detergent
in this washer. DO NOT fill above the
MAX line.
DO NOT fill high-efficiency detergent
to the MAX line. Use detergent
manufacturer’s recommended amount.
The detergent selection insert must be placed
in the detergent compartment in a specific
position according to the type of detergent
you are using.
Powder Detergent – Place the insert
in the rear position. The Powder Icons
must line up on center when the
insert is in the powder position.
Liquid Detergent – Place the insert in
the forward position. The Liquid Icons
must line up on center when the
insert is in the liquid position.
The Liquid Bleach Compartment
If desired, measure out the recommended
amount of liquid bleach, not to exceed
1/3 cup (80 ml) and pour into the center
compartment labeled “LIQUID BLEACH”
marked with this symbol .
Move the insert by pulling it up and replace
it by sliding it down between either the rear
or front detergent compartment molded rails,
as desired, for powder or liquid detergent.
Add measured detergent to the front left
detergent compartment of the dispenser
drawer.
High Efficiency Detergent is flushed from
the dispenser at the beginning of the
wash cycle. Either powdered or liquid
detergent can be used.
Detergent usage may need to be adjusted
for water temperature, water hardness,
size and soil level of the load. Avoid using
too much detergent in your washer as it
can lead to oversudsing and detergent
residue being left on the clothes.
DO NOT put clumped detergent
in the dispenser. Clumped detergent
can cause a leak.
It is recommended to use High-Efficiency (HE)
bleach in this front-load washer.
Do not exceed the maximum fill line. Overfilling
can cause early dispensing of the bleach which
could result in damaged clothes.
NOTE: Do not use powdered bleach in the
dispenser.
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