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
Consumer Support
Warranty....................................................	24, 25
Service Telephone Numbers.....................	26

As an ENERGY STAR® partner, GE has determined that this

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.

Owner’s Manual &

Installation Instructions

GFWH2400

GFWH2405

GFWS3500

GFWS3505

GFWS3600

GFWS3605

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION.

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.

WARNING! 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.

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 all hot water faucets and allowing them to run for several minutes. Do this before using any electrical appliance which is connected to the hot water system. This simple procedure will allow any built-up hydrogen gas to escape. Since the gas is flammable, do not smoke or use an open flame or appliance during this process.

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	Properly ground washer to conform with all governing
to temperatures below freezing or exposed	codes and ordinances. Follow details in Installation
to the weather, which could cause permanent	Instructions.
damage and invalidate the warranty.

YOUR LAUNDRY AREA

Keep the area underneath and around your	Close supervision is necessary if this appliance is
appliances free of combustible materials such as	used by or near children. Do not allow children to
lint, paper, rags and chemicals.	play on, with or inside this or any other appliance.

Do not leave the washer door open. An open door could entice children to hang on the door or crawl inside the washer.

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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, 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 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.

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.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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About the washer control panel.

Find the illustration that closely matches your model and see the cycle descriptions starting on page 6 for details.

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1	Power
	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.
2	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	For heavily to lightly soiled white cottons, household linens, work
		DUTY	and play clothes.
		COLORS/NORMAL	For heavy to lightly soiled colorfast cottons, household linens,
			work and play clothes.
		STAIN WASH	For heavy soiled colorfast cottons, household linens, work and
			play clothes.
		EASY CARE	For wrinkle-free and permanent press items.
		(PERMA PRESS)
			For active sports, exercise and some casual wear clothes. Fabrics
		ACTIVE WEAR	include modern technology finishes and fibers such as spandex,
			stretch and micro-fibers.
		DELICATES	For lingerie and special-care fabrics with light to normal soil.
			Provides gentle tumbling and soak during wash and rinse.
		HANDWASH	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
		WASHABLE WOOL	that they are washed according to the instructions on the
		(some models)	garment label. When selecting this cycle, you must use a
			detergent suitable for washing wool.
		SPEED WASH	For lightly soiled items that are needed in a hurry. Cycle time is
			approximately 30 minutes, depending on selected options.
		DRAIN & SPIN	Drain and spin at any time.
		RINSE & SPIN	Rinse and spin at any time.
		(some models)
		BASKET CLEAN	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
		STEAM REFRESH	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
		(some models)	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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3 Soil Level

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.

4 Spin Speed

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.

5 Wash Temp

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.

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.

6 START/PAUSE

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.

About the washer features.

NOTE: Features may not be available on all washer models.

7	Cycle Signal	Press the button until you reach
	Use the SIGNAL button to change	the desired volume.
	the volume of the end of cycle signal.

8 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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9		Extra Rinse
		Use an extra rinse when additional rinsing
		is desired to remove excess dirt and
		detergent from soiled loads.

10 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.

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.

11	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.

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.

12	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.

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.

13	ENERGY SAVINGS WASH (on some
	models)

Use "e" WASH to save energy on specified wash cycles. "e" WASH cannot be used with STEAM REFRESH, STAIN WASH and BASKET WASH.

14	STEAM ASSIST (on some models)

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.

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.

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.

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).

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

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.

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.

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 .

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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