GE GTW490BMRWS, GTW580BMRWS INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS AND OPERATION MANUAL

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Operating Instructions

Care and Cleaning

of the Washer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Loading and Using

the Washer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Operating instructions . . . . . . . . .4–10

Installation Instructions. 14–18 Troubleshooting Tips. . . . . 19–24

Consumer Support

Consumer Help Indicator . . . . . . . . . 10 Consumer Support. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Parts and Accessories. . . . . . . . . . .3, 26 Warranty. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

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Model # _____________

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You can find them under the lid of the washer.

Owner’s Manual &

Installation Instructions

GTW223

GTW331

GTW451

GTW490

GTW550

GTW580

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION.

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.

This is the safety alert symbol. This symbol alerts you to potential hazards that can kill you or hurt you and others. All safety messages will follow the safety alert symbol and the word “DANGER”, “WARNING”, or “CAUTION”. These words are defined as:

DANGER	Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.
WARNING	Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
CAUTION	Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in minor or moderate injury.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

	To reduce the risk of death, fire, explosion, electric shock, or injury to persons when using your appliance,
WARNING
	follow basic precautions, including the following:

Read all instructions before using the appliance.

DO NOT wash or dry articles that have been previously cleaned in, washed in, soaked in or spotted with gasoline, drycleaning solvents, or other flammable or explosive substances, as they give off vapors that could ignite or explode.

DO NOT add gasoline, dry-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 a washing machine, turn on all hot-water faucets and let the water flow from each for several minutes. This will release any accumulated hydrogen gas. As the gas is flammable, DO NOT smoke or use an open flame during this time.

DO NOT allow children to play on or in this appliance. Close supervision of children is necessary when this appliance is used near children. Before the washer is removed from service or discarded, remove the door or lid. Failure to follow these instructions may result in death or injury to persons.

DO NOT reach into the appliance if the tub or agitator is moving to prevent accidental entanglement.

DO NOT install or store this appliance where it will be exposed to the weather.

DO NOT tamper with controls, repair or replace any part of this appliance or attempt any servicing unless specifically recommended in the user maintenance instructions or in published user repair instructions that you understand and have the skills to carry out.

DO NOT operate this appliance if it is damaged, malfunctioning, partially disassembled, or has missing or broken parts including a damaged cord or plug.

Unplug the appliance or turn off the circuit breaker before servicing. Pressing the Power button DOES NOT disconnect power.

See “Electrical Requirements” located in the Installation Instructions for grounding instructions.

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PROPER INSTALLATION

This washer must be properly installed and located in accordance with the Installation Instructions before it is used.

Ensure that the hot water hose is connected to the “H” valve and the cold water hose is connected to the “C” valve.

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.

Properly ground washer to conform with all governing codes and ordinances. Follow details in Installation Instructions.

WARNING - Electrical Shock Hazard

Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet. DO NOT remove ground prong.

DO NOT use an adapter.

DO NOT use an extension cord.

Failure to follow these instructions can result in death or electrical shock.

Ensure washer is properly leveled and washer legs are adjusted such that unit is stable.

Optional drain hose extension recommended for discharging heights from 60” - 96”.

Washers do not include supply hoses (only GTW223 model).

GE strongly recommends the use of factory specified parts. A list of factory hoses available for purchase are listed. These hoses are manufactured and tested to meet GE specifications.

GE strongly recommends the use of new water supply hoses. Hoses degrade over time and need to be replaced every 5 years to reduce the risk of hose failures and water damage.

Parts and Accessories

Order on-line at www.geappliances.ca today, 24 hours a day or by phone at 1.800.661.1616 during normal business hours.

Part Number Accessory

WW01F01987 (2) Water supply hoses

START-UP SEQUENCE

Any time the washer is being started or restarts after the washer lid has been opened and closed, the washer will turn on the cold water valve for two short periods followed by a 10 second pause before continuing.

If the lid is opened during this period, the washer will pause. You will have to push the Start button again to restart the cycle.

WHEN NOT IN USE

Turn off water faucets 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.

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Operating instructions.

Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your model.

Step 1

Step 2

Step 3

Step 4

•Add fabric softener to the fabric softener dispenser (Not all features are on all models); see page 12.

•Add the manufacturer’s recommended amount of detergent. GE recommends the use of High Efficiency detergents such as he in your energy efficient washer. Place detergent pods in the bottom of the wash basket before adding clothes.

•Loosely add items around agitator. Overloading may negatively impact wash performance. See page 11 for suggested loading examples.

•Close lid.

NOTE: Washer will not start with lid open.

• Select wash cycle.

• Press Start.

•Select wash options, including Deep Rinse option (Not all features are on all models) when using fabric softener.

•Select options.

Controls

C

C

B

A

E

E

GTW580

C

C

B

A

E

D

GTW550

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C

C

B

A

E

E

D

GTW490

C

C

B

A

E

D

GTW451	B	A	C
C

D

GTW331

C						B			A

D

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Operating instructions.

A Start/Pause

Press Start to begin the cycle. NOTE: The lid must be closed for the washer to start the cycle. If the lid is closed, the lid will lock and the Lid Locked light will illuminate.

Pressing Pause will unlock the lid (if locked at that time), pause the cycle and the Pause indicator light will blink.

To continue the cycle, press Start again. If machine is paused more than 24 hours, the cycle will be cancelled. If water remains in the machine, select the Drain & Spin cycle to drain basket and spin water out of the washer basket.

B Cycle Status Lights

Shows whether the washer is in the Fill, Soak, Wash, Rinse or Spin portion of the cycle.

If an out-of-balance condition is detected by the washer, the Spin light will blink during the remaining portion of the cycle and will stay illuminated for a short time after cycle completion. When this occurs, the washer is taking actions to correct the out-of-balance condition and complete the cycle normally. In some cases, the washer may not be able to balance the load and spin up to full speed. If you notice the load is more wet than normal at the end of the cycle, redistribute the load evenly in the wash basket and run a Drain & Spin cycle.

C

C

Settings

Select settings for agitation (Soil) and water temperature (Temp).

NOTE: Longer Spin times typically reduce dryer time/energy usage (i.e. reduces total energy when using both a washer and a dryer).

Load Size (Not all features are on all models)

Add he detergent to the bottom of the basket and fabric softener to the dispenser (Not all features are on all models) prior to loading clothes. Loosely load items in the washer basket. Overloading may negatively impact wash performance. Adjust the load size accordingly.

Make the load selection:

Precise Fill (Not all features are on all models)

–For convenience, best performance and optimal efficiency, select Precise Fill for models so equipped. This selection automatically provides the correct amount of water suited to the size and type of load placed in the unit. Lid will be locked for the duration of the load sensing process, which includes a series of short spins and a portion of the water fill.

–If you prefer to manually select the water level, select Small through Super. While Precise Fill is best for most loads and general washing, you may want to manually select the load size for specialty items such as bulky, lightweight comforters or pillows, where you want to ensure a larger water level is applied. Manual load size selections should be made for wet items placed in the washer, such as soaked towels or garments.

–The washer will not fill with water when Precise Fill is selected if the lid is opened. When the lid is closed the machine is able to begin filling with water in order to sense the load size.

NOTE: This is a high-efficiency washing machine. This system requires less water while providing effective cleaning action. You may notice that the water level is lower than on your previous washer. This is normal.

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D Wash Cycles-Cycle Selector Knob

The wash cycle controls the type of washing process. The cycle selector knob can be turned in either direction. Turning the knob after starting a cycle will stop the washer and change the cycle/options to the new selection. PressStart to begin the new cycle selection.

The chart below will help you match the items to be washed with the best wash cycle settings. For optimal performance, select the cycle that most closely matches the items being washed.

Selections and options shown in bold are the recommended settings for that cycle.

Some cycles and options may not be available on some models.

Items to Wash	Cycle	Wash Temp	Soil Level	Spin Selection	Options Available	Cycle Details
Cycle for normal,	Colors	Hot	Ex. Heavy	Max/Extra	Stain PreTreat Guide	Cycle for normal, regular, or typical
regular, or typical		Warm	Heavy		Auto Soak	use for washing up to a full load
use for washing		Colors	Normal	Normal	Deep Rinse	of normally soiled cotton clothing.
up to a full load		Cool	Light		2nd Rinse	Choose the Heavy or Extra Heavy
of normally soiled		Cold	Ex. Light			soil level selection and Warm or
cotton clothing.		Tap Cold				Hot water temperature selection as
						appropriate for your clothes load
						for a higher degree of cleaning.
						Incorporates multi-stage fills and
						wash periods to provide optimal
						fabric care.
Dark colored	Dark	Hot	Ex. Heavy	Max/Extra	Stain PreTreat Guide	Lower wash temperatures, a shorter
items, linens, and	Colors	Warm	Heavy		Deep Fill	wash period, and a deep fill rinse
mixed loads.		Colors	Normal	Normal	Auto Soak	(Not all features are on all models)
		Cool	Light		Deep Rinse	minimizes fading and spotting of dark
		Cold	Ex. Light		2nd Rinse	colored fabrics. Incorporates
		Tap Cold				multi-stage fills and wash periods
						to provide optimal fabric care.
Casual clothes,	Casuals	Hot	Ex. Heavy	Max/Extra	Stain PreTreat Guide	Wash period tailored to care for
lightly soiled		Warm	Heavy		Deep Fill	casual clothes and office wear items.
office wear.		Colors	Normal	Normal	Auto Soak	Incorporates multi-stage fills and
		Cool	Light		Deep Rinse	wash periods to provide optimal fabric
		Cold	Ex. Light		2nd Rinse	care.
		Tap Cold
Lingerie and	Delicates	Hot	Ex. Heavy	Max/Extra	Stain PreTreat Guide	Utilizes a unique “tri-pulse” extra
special care		Warm	Heavy		Deep Fill	gentle agitate profile to provide
fabrics with light		Colors	Normal	Normal	Auto Soak	special care to delicate fabrics. It is
soil.		Cool	Light		Deep Rinse	recommended to place small or ultra
		Cold	Ex. Light		2nd Rinse	delicate items in mesh bags before
		Tap Cold				washing.
Garments with a	SaniFresh	Hot	Ex. Heavy	Max/Extra		The SaniFresh cycle is designed to
high cotton content			Heavy	Normal	Auto Soak	eliminate common bacteria, viruses
and /or heat resis-			Normal		Deep Rinse	and germs on household linen.
tant; for example,			Light		2nd Rinse	This cycle is only effective if the hot
towels, denim,			Ex. Light			water connection is at a minimum
sheets, robes, etc.						temperature of 119.84°F (48.8 ° C).
Medium to lightly	Active	Hot	Ex. Heavy	Max/Extra	Stain PreTreat Guide	Cycle designed for care of medium
soiled athletic	Wear	Warm	Heavy		Deep Fill	to lightly soiled active wear, aththletic
wear items of	(Not all	Colors	Normal	Normal	Auto Soak	wear, and technical fabrics.
technical or	features	Cool	Light		Deep Rinse	Incorporates a multi stage wash
synthetic fabrics.	are on all	Cold	Ex. Light		2nd Rinse	period with soak to effectively treat
	models)	Tap Cold				body soils and odors. Use the Heavy
						Duty cycle for heavily soiled sports
						clothing constructed of sturdy fabric.

For waterproof, water-resistant items only use the Delicates cycle. DO NOT use other cycles for these items, for example: ski clothing, diaper covers, bulky waterproof bed covers, umbrella covers, vehicle covers, sleeping bags, waterproof coats, etc).

·In other cycles different to the one recommended, when the basket turns, it is possible that water gets trapped in waterproof items and clothing, which can cause abnormal vibration. Besides, the clothing moves upwards and may be expelled, this may result in injury or damage to the washer, walls, floor, or clothing.

·DO NOT mix waterproof and non-waterproof items.

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D Wash Cycles-Cycle Selector Knob - Continued

Items to Wash	Cycle	Wash Temp	Soil Level	Spin Selection	Options Available	Cycle Details
Small loads of	Speed	Hot	Ex. Heavy	Max/Extra	Stain PreTreat Guide	Utilizes an expedited wash period and
lightly soiled items	Wash	Warm	Heavy		Deep Fill	time saving continuous spray rinse to
that are needed in	(Not all	Colors	Normal	Normal	Auto Soak	clean small lightly soiled loads in the
a hurry.	features	Cool	Light		Deep Rinse	fastest time possible.
	are on all	Cold	Ex. Light		2nd Rinse
	models)
		Tap Cold
Wet load of items.	Drain &			Max/Extra		Utilizes a high speed spin to extract
For items that need	Spin					water from wet items. For items that
only to be rinsed,				Normal		need to be rinsed, select the Deep
use this cycle with					Deep Rinse	Rinse and/or 2nd Rinse option when
Deep Rinse option.					2nd Rinse	using this cycle.
Jeans with	Jeans	Hot	Ex. Heavy	Max / Extra	Stain PreTreat Guide	Combines higher water levels, a
medium to light	(Not all	Warm	Heavy		Deep Fill	specially designed agitation profile,
soil. For heavily	features	Colors	Normal	Normal	Auto Soak	and multi step wash and soak periods
soiled work jeans,	are on all	Cool	Light		Deep Rinse	to care for jeans with medium to
	models)
use the Heavy		Cold	Ex. Light		2nd Rinse	light soil. Use the Heavy Duty cycle
Duty Cycle.		Tap Cold				for heavily soiled work jeans.
Sturdy fabrics with	Heavy	Hot	Ex. Heavy	Max / Extra	Stain PreTreat Guide	Incorporates multi-step wash and
heavy to medium	Duty	Warm	Heavy		Deep Fill	soak periods combined with extended
soil.		Colors	Normal	Normal	Auto Soak	wash periods to effectively clean
		Cool	Light		Deep Rinse	heavily to medium soiled sturdy
		Cold	Ex. Light		2nd Rinse	fabrics.
		Tap Cold
Non-waterproof	Bulky	Hot	Ex. Heavy	Max / Extra	Stain PreTreat Guide	Provides a Deep Fill/max fill wash
large coats, bead	Items	Warm	Heavy		Deep Fill	water level to wash bulky items.
spreads, mattress		Colors	Normal	Normal	Auto Soak	Also incorporates a Deep Fill rinse to
covers, and similar		Cool	Light		Deep Rinse	effectively rinse bulky items.
large bulky items		Cold	Ex. Light		2nd Rinse
		Tap Cold
Towels.	Towels /	Hot	Ex. Heavy	Max / Extra	Stain PreTreat Guide	Cycle designed washing towels or
Sheets.	Sheets	Warm	Heavy		Deep Fill	sheets, using a higher water level
	(Not all	Colors	Normal	Normal	Auto Soak	and a soak period to effectively
	features	Cool	Light		Deep Rinse	clean these items. It is recommended
	are on all	Cold	Ex. Light		2nd Rinse	that towels and sheets be washed
	models)
		Tap Cold				separately for best care and
						washing performance.
Whites and	Whites	Hot	Ex. Heavy	Max / Extra	Stain PreTreat Guide	Cycle tailored to cleanand brighten
household linens		Warm	Heavy		Deep Fill	your whites.
		Colors	Normal	Normal	Auto Soak
		Cool	Light		Deep Rinse
		Cold	Ex. Light		2nd Rinse
		Tap Cold

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