GE GTW680BMRWS, GTW685BMRWS, GTW680BMRDG INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS AND OPERATION MANUAL

Safety Instructions Operating Instructions

Care and Cleaning

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Washers

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You can find them under the lid of the washer.

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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 WARNING CAUTION

Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.

Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.

Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in minor or moderate injury.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING

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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, dry-

cleaning 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.

To reduce the risk of death, fire, explosion, electric shock, or injury to persons when using your appliance,

follow basic precautions, including the following:

 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.

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DO NOT operate this appliance if it is damaged, malfunctioning, partially disassembled, or has missing or broken parts

including a damaged cord or plug.

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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

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.

- Electrical Shock Hazard

Optional drain hose extension recommended for

discharging heights from 60” - 96”.

This washer does not include water supply hoses.

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.

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.

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.

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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; see page 10.

• Add the manufacturer’s recommended

amount of detergent. GE recommends

the use of High Efficiency detergents

such as washer. Place detergent pods in the

bottom of the wash basket before adding clothes.

he in your energy efficient

Overloading may negatively impact wash performance. See page 9 for suggested loading examples.

• Close lid. NOTE: Washer will not start with lid

open.

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Power

Press to “wake up” the display. If the display is active, press to put the washer into idle mode.

NOTE: Pressing Power does not disconnect the appliance from the power supply.

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 open, “Lid” will scroll across the display. If the lid is closed, the lid will lock, the Lid Lock light will illuminate, and “SEnSing” will scroll across the display.

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

machine, select the Drain & Spin cycle to drain basket and spin water out of the washer basket.

Display and Status Lights

Display: The display shows the approximate time remaining until the end of the cycle. NOTE: The cycle time is affected by how long it takes the washer to fill. This depends on the water pressure in your home. The size of the load being washed also significantly impacts cycle time, with larger loads taking longer.

In addition, this display will, “scroll” the washer status:

• bALAnCINg Start of rebalancing cycle to redistribute clothes.

• dELAY When Delay Wash is initiated. Replaced with estimated time when cycle starts.

• End End of current cycle.

• FILL For the first 45 seconds of a fill, the estimated end of cycle time is displayed. For the rest of the fill time, “FILL” is scrolled

• H2O SUPPLY Can not sense water level (valves possibly turned off).

• LId Cycle stopped because lid is open. Close the lid.

• SEnSIng Se

• PAUSE Cycle paused because the Start/Pause button was pressed and the washer was set to Pause. Press Start button again

to restart the cycle.

Cycle status lights: Shows whether the washer is in the Delay, 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 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.

Feature status lights indicate (see sections F and G for more details):

Pause - Will display when washer is paused between cycles. Controls - The washer is locked - will blink once if you press any button or turn the cycle knob.

Lid Lock - The lid is locked. See the Control Lock description.

Spin Stop - Indicates wash basket is coasting to a stop following spin. Lid will not unlock until basket has fully come to a stop.

tart again. If machine is paused more than 24 hours, the cycle will be cancelled. If water remains in the

Stops after rebalancing is complete.

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• Select wash cycle.

• Select wash options, including Deep Rinse option when using fabric softener.

• Select options.

Lid Lock

Spin Stop

• Press Start.

G F F

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. Press Start to begin

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 SelectionOptions Available Cycle Details

Cycle for normal, regular, or typical use for washing up to a full load of normally soiled cotton clothing.

Casual clothes, lightly soiled office wear.

Lingerie and special care

fabrics with light soil.

Medium to lightly soiled athletic wear items of technical or synthetic fabrics.

Dark colored fabrics and mixed loads.

Small loads of lightly soiled items that are needed in a hurry. Examples include one casual wear outfit or 3 soccer uniforms.

Wet load of items. For items that need only to be rinsed, use this cycle with Deep Rinse option.

Colors Hot

Casuals Hot

Delicates Hot

Active

Wear

Cold

Wash

Speed

Wash

Drain &

Spin

Warm

Colors

Cool Cold

Tap Cold

Warm

Colors

Cool Cold

Tap Cold

Warm Colors

Cool

Cold

Tap Cold

Hot

Warm

Colors

Cool Cold

Tap Cold

Hot Warm Colors

Cool Cold

Tap Cold

Hot

Warm

Colors

Cool Cold

Tap Cold

Ex. Heavy

Heavy

Normal

Light

Ex. Heavy

Heavy

Normal

Light

Ex. Heavy

Heavy

Normal

Light

Ex. Heavy

Heavy

Normal

Light

Ex. Heavy

Heavy

Normal

Light

Ex. Heavy

Heavy

Normal

Light

Max

Normal

No Spin

Max

Normal

No Spin

Max

Normal

No Spin

Max

Normal

No Spin

Max

Normal

No Spin

Max

Normal

No Spin

Max

Normal

No Spin

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Warm Rinse

Auto Soak

Deep Rinse

Delay Wash

Extra Rinse

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Deep Fill

Warm Rinse

Auto Soak

Deep Rinse

Delay Wash

Extra Rinse

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Deep Fill

Warm Rinse

Auto Soak

Deep Rinse

Delay Wash

Extra Rinse

Stain Removal Guide

Deep Fill

Warm Rinse

Auto Soak

Deep Rinse

Delay Wash

Extra Rinse

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Deep Fill

Auto Soak

Deep Rinse

Delay Wash

Extra Rinse

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Deep Fill

Warm Rinse

Auto Soak

Deep Rinse

Delay Wash

Extra Rinse

Deep Rinse Extra Rinse

Cycle for normal, regular, or typical use for washing up to a full load of normally soiled cotton clothing. Choose the Heavy or Extra Heavy soil level selection and Warm or 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.

Wash cycle tailored to care for casual clothes and office wear items.

Utilizes a unique "tri-pulse" extra gentle agitate profile to provide special care to delicate fabrics. It is recommended to place small or ultra delicate items in mesh bags before washing.

Cycle designed for care of medium to lightly soiled active wear, athletic wear, and technical fabrics. Incorporates a dual stage wash period with soak to effectively treat body soils and odors. Use the Heavy Duty cycle for heavily soiled sports clothing constructed of sturdy fabric.

Cycle combines multiple wash agitation periods with soak periods to provide enhanced cleaning performance and energy efficiency with colder water temperatures.

Utilizes more intense agitation profile, expedited wash period, and time saving continuous spray rinse to clean small lightly soiled loads in the fastest time possible.

Utilizes a high speed spin to extract water from wet items. For items that need to be rinsed, select the Deep Rinse option when using this cycle.

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the new cycle selection.

Operating instructions.

Wash Cycles-Cycle Selector Knob - Continued

Items to Wash Cycle Wash Temp Soil Level Spin Selection Options Available Cycle Details

Cleaning the basket of residue and odor. No clothes to be washed using this cycle.

Garments with a high cotton content and / or heat resistant; for example, towels, denim, sheets, robes, etc.

Jeans with medium to light soil. For heavily soiled work jeans, use the Heavy Duty Cycle.

Sturdy fabrics with heavy to medium soil.

Non-waterproof large coats, bead spreads, matters covers, and similar large bulky items

Towels Sheets

Whites and household linens

Basket

Clean

SaniFresh with Oxi*

Jeans Hot

Tap Cold

Heavy

Duty

Tap Cold

Bulky Items

Tap Cold

Towels /

Sheets

Tap Cold

Whites Hot

Tap Cold

Hot Ex. Heavy Normal Deep Fill

Hot Ex. Heavy Max

Warm Colors

Cool Cold

Hot Warm Colors

Cool Cold

Hot Warm Colors

Cool Cold

Hot Warm Colors

Cool Cold

Warm Colors

Cool Cold

Ex. Heavy

Heavy

Normal

Light

Ex. Heavy

Heavy

Normal

Light

Ex. Heavy

Heavy

Normal

Light

Ex. Heavy

Heavy

Normal

Light

Ex. Heavy

Heavy

Normal

Light

More Normal No Spin

Max

More Normal No Spin

Max

More Normal No Spin

Max

More Normal No Spin

Max

More Normal No Spin

Deep Rinse

Warm Rinse

Auto Soak

Deep Rinse

Delay Wash

Extra Rinse

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Deep Fill

Warm Rinse

Auto Soak

Deep Rinse

Delay Wash

Extra Rinse

Stain Removal Guide

Deep Fill

Warm Rinse

Auto Soak

Deep Rinse

Delay Wash

Extra Rinse

Stain Removal Guide

Deep Fill

Warm Rinse

Auto Soak

Deep Rinse

Delay Wash

Extra Rinse

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Deep Fill

Warm Rinse

Auto Soak

p Rinse

Dee

Delay Wash

Extra Rinse

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Deep Fill

Warm Rinse

Auto Soak

Deep Rinse

Delay Wash

Extra Rinse

Recommended use of at least once per month. Never load laundry when using this cycle; laundry may become damaged or contaminated. Cycle incorporates a hot deep wash, intense agitation action, a dispenser purge (Not all features are on all models), and a deep rinse.

The SaniFresh cycle is designed to eliminate common bacteria, viruses and germs on household linen. This cycle is only effective if the hot water connection is at a minimum temperature of 119.84°F (48.8 ° C).

Combines higher water levels, a specially designed agitation profile, and multi-step wash and soak periods to care for jeans with medium to light soil. Use the Heavy Duty cycle for heavily soiled work jeans.

Incorporates multi-step wash and soak periods combined with extended wash periods to effectively clean heavily to medium soiled sturdy fabrics.

Provides a Deep Fill/max fill wash water level with a specially designed agitation profile to wash bulky items. Also incorporates a Deep Fill rinse to effectively rinse bulky items.

Cycle designed washing towels or sheets, using a higher water level and a soak period to effectively clean these items. It is recommended that towels and sheets be washed separately for best care and washing performance.

Cycle tailored to clean and brighten your whites.

SaniFresh with Oxi

The SaniFresh with Oxi cycle, when using an Oxi additive along with your detergent, is designed to remove 99.9% of bacteria fou laundry. Measure the detergent and the Oxi products carefully. Using the amounts appropriate for a large heavily soiled load, follow the detergent and the Oxi product label instructions. The detergent should be added using the dispenser instructions as shown on page 9 of this guide. Place the Oxi product directly in the bottom of the wash basket, before adding the clothes. The washer hot water supply connection must provide a minimum of 120°F to ensure the effectiveness of this cycle.

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Stain Removal Guide

The Stain Removal Guide feature allows you to indicate what stains are on the garments in your load. This feature incorporates a patent pending treatment method. An initial water fill is performed at a temperature tailored to the stain type selected and to an amount which enables a concentrated cleaning step. A stain scrubbing period, followed by an active soak, is conducted to effectively treat the stain. Then additional water is added to the selected temperature and the wash phase is conducted for the cycle selected.

This feature can be applied to most wash cycles as described in the cycle guide.

To use Stain Removal Guide:

1. Select the desired wash cycle.

2. Press the Stain Removal Guide button. Continue to press to select Tomato stain, Wine stain, Blood stain, Grass stain or Dirt stain. The indicator light will show the selected stain.

To select a different stain, press the Stain Removal Guide button until desired stain to be removed is lit. To turn off Stain Removal Guide, press until no indicator lights are illuminated.

NOTE: The Soil and Temperature levels will be changed to match the recommended default setting for each stain type. Turning off Stain Removal Guide will return the settings to default.

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