GE GTWN4250DWS User Manual [en, es]

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Safety Instructions ..........2, 3

Operating Instructions

Care and Cleaning

of the Washer ...................... 7

Control Panel ......................4

Control Settings .................4–5

Features ...........................6

Loading and Using

the Washer ........................ 7

Troubleshooting Tips .......8–10

Consumer Support

Consumer Support ................12

Warranty ..........................11

Owner’s Manual

Write the model and serial number here:

Model #

Washers

Serial #

You can find them under the lid of the washer.

49-90434-2 02-13 GE

G153

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 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. If you did not receive an Installation Instructions sheet, you can receive one by visiting GEAppliances.com or by calling 800.GE.CARES (800.432.2737).

 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.

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.

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.

 Properly ground washer to conform with all governing

codes and ordinances. Follow details in Installation Instructions.

 To ensure proper installation, run two small load size

Speed Wash cycles BEFORE washing the first load.

 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 below. These hoses are manufactured and tested to meet GE specifications.

YOUR LAUNDRY AREA

 Keep the area underneath and around your

appliances free of combustible materials such as lint, paper, rags, chemicals, etc.

Parts and Accessories

Order on-line at GEApplianceparts.com today, 24 hours a day or by phone at 800.626.2002 during normal business hours.

Part Number Accessory

PM14X10002 4 ft Rubber Water Supply Hoses

PM14X10005 4 ft Braided Water Supply Hoses WX10X10011 Tide® Washing Machine Cleaner WX7X1 Washer Floor Tray

 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.

Tide® is a registered trademark of Procter & Gamble.

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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 the washer while it is moving.

Wait until the machine has completely stopped before opening the lid.

 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.). These substances give off vapors that 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: Turning the Cycle Selector Knob to an off position, or pressing PAUSE 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.

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.

 Before discarding a washer, or removing it from

service, remove the washer lid 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 the controls.

READ AND FOLLOW THIS SAFETY INFORMATION CAREFULLY.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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Step 1

• Add fabric softener (on models with a fabric softener dispenser); see page 6 for details.

• Add detergent. GE recommends the use of High Efficiency detergents in all Energy Star-rated washers.

LOAD SIZE

OR SIGNAL

Step 2

• Add items.

• Close lid. NOTE: Washer will not

start to fill with lid open on Auto Load sensing settings (on some models).

Quick Start Guide

TEMPERATURE OPTIONS

Step 3

• Select load size and other wash options, including Fabric Softener option.

• Select wash cycle.

• Select OPTIONS.

Step 4

• Push START

START

Controls

AUTOMATIC LOAD

SENSING equipped

models

STOP/PAUSE

B C

Load Size (on some models)

 Add detergent to the bottom of the basket and fabric softener to the dispenser prior to loading clothes. 

Loosely load items in the washer basket. Overloading may negatively impact wash performance.

Adjust the load size accordingly.

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Make the load selection:

AUTOMATIC LOAD SENSING (on some models)

– For convenience, best performance and optimal efficiency, select AUTOMATIC LOAD SENSING on models that are

so equipped. This selection automatically provides the correct amount of water suited to the size and type of load placed in the unit.

– If you prefer to manually select the water level, select SMALL through SUPER. While AUTOMATIC LOAD SENSING 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 automatic load sensing 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.

Signal (on some models)

 Select for an end of cycle signal.

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Temperature

Select the water temperature for the wash and rinse cycles. Always follow fabric manufacturer’s care label or instructions when laundering. PerfecTemp senses the incoming water temperature and adjusts the fill water to obtain a more precise temperature range for all wash

temperatures except TAP COLD. For example, in a COLD wash selection, some warm water may be added to reach a temperature needed to better dissolve detergents. Often, detergents are not completely dissolved in very cold water, especially in cooler climates. During winter months, when the water entering your home is colder, or for locations with very cold water year round, use the PerfecTemp COLD to help dissolve powdered detergents and to improve the cleaning of your clothes.

The TAP COLD feature turns the PerfecTemp feature on your washer off and uses your household tap water temperature for a COLD wash. This can provide energy savings by reducing the amount of hot water used in your wash.

Options

Autosoak Option (on some models) This option begins with a brief agitation, soaks for a specified period of time, then moves through the rest of the cycle automatically. On some models, this option is located on the Cycle Selector knob.

2nd Rinse Option (on some models)

When you use extra detergent or bleach to clean heavily soiled clothes, use the 2nd Rinse option to better remove additional residues.

Extended Spin Option (on some models)

Use this option to extract more water from your clothes. Clothes will be drier when this option is selected and will dry more quickly in your dryer.

Fabric Softener and Power Rinse

Set this option when adding fabric softener to the washer or to select the enhanced Power Rinse.

NOTE: Do not use fabric softener dispensing balls with this washer. They do not work correctly in high-efficiency washers.

Status Indicator Lights

The Cycle Indicator Lights show what stage the washer is in. When the Selector knob is set to a new cycle, the Indicator

Lights will flash momentarily, showing what stages the cycle will go through. On models without an AUTO SOAK option, the SOAK light will not light up.

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The wash cycle controls the length and intensity of the washing process. The knob can be turned in either direction. Turning the Cycle Selector knob after starting a cycle will stop the washer and reset the cycle to the new selection. Press START to begin the new cycle selection.

WHITES For heavy to lightly soiled cottons, household linens, work and play clothes. cleaning and should be used for most everyday items. Provides a regular wash and a high speed spin.

PREWASH For removing surface dirt from heavily soiled clothes. Make sure to follow with a regular wash cycle. COLORS For non-colorfast cottons and blends or items that are labeled cold wash. Provides a regular wash with periods of

soak and a high speed spin. PERMANENT PRESS For wrinkle-free and permanent press items and knits. Provides a regular wash with periods of

soak and a low speed spin.

DELICATES HAND WASH For items labeled hand washable with light soil. Provides an extra low speed spin. SPEED WASH For small loads of lightly soiled items that are needed in a hurry. Provides a high speed spin. DRAIN & SPIN OR SPIN ONLY For draining the tub and spinning water out of the clothes. Provides a high speed spin. TOWELS & SHEETS Provides periods of agitation and soak tailored for washing towels and sheets. Provides a regular wash

and a high speed spin. JEANS For washing medium to lightly soiled jeans.

jeans, use WHITES cycle.) QUICK RINSE Rinses and spins non-soiled items where a rinse only is desired. Provides a high speed spin.

For lingerie and special-care fabrics with light soil. Provides an extra gentle wash and a low speed spin.

Provides a gentle wash and a high speed spin. (

This cycle provides the best overall

For heavily soiled work

START

Press START to begin the cycle. Pressing START again will PAUSE the cycle and the Cycle indicator light will blink. To continue the cycle, press START again or close the lid. If machine is paused more than 24 hours, the cycle will be

cancelled. To stop the cycle, hold the button for 3 seconds. If water remains in the machine, select the DRAIN & SPIN OR SPIN ONLY cycle to drain tub and spin water out of the washer tub.

Raising the lid will stop agitation or spin action but does not pause the cycle.

About washer features.

The Fabric Softener Dispenser

The agitator cap fits into the top of the agitator.

If it accidentally comes off, simply put it back on.

The fabric softener dispenser automatically releases liquid fabric softener at the proper time during the cycle.

Do not stop the washer or raise the lid during the first spin. This will cause the dispenser to empty too soon.

Add water to dispenser until it reaches the

maximum fill line.

OPTIONS

OFF

2nd

RINSE

EXT. SPIN

AUTO SOAK

EXTENDED SPIN

Separate for cleaning

AUTO SOAK

FABRIC SOFTENER

2nd RINSE

Set when adding

FABRIC SOFTENER

2nd RINSE & EXTENDED SPIN

To use, follow these steps:

Make sure dispenser is securely attached to

agitator.

Use only liquid diluted fabric softener. Pour

into dispenser, using amount recommended on package.

Never pour fabric softener directly on clothes. It may stain them.

Select FABRIC SOFTENER setting knob to

activate the cycle.

Note: Fabric softener will not dispense if the knob is in the “OFF” position.

Do not pour anything into the agitator if the agitator cap or dispenser is removed.

Cleaning the Fabric Softener Dispenser (on some models)

Remove the dispenser from the top of the agitator.

Separate the dispenser cup from the cover by grasping the top and pushing down on the

inside of the cup with your fingers. Dispenser cup will pop free from the cover.

To clean the dispenser, soak both the dispenser cup and the dispenser cover in the following

solution:

  1 US gallon (3.8 liters) warm water   1/4 cup (60 ml) heavy-duty liquid detergent   1 cup (240 ml) bleach

If necessary, loosen buildup with a clean, soft cloth after soaking. Do not use a stiff brush; you

may roughen the surface of the dispenser.

Rinse and reassemble dispenser. Place dispenser back on the agitator.

Liquid Bleach Funnel

The water fill dilutes liquid chlorine bleach as the washer fills for the wash cycle.

Check clothing care labels for special instructions.

Measure liquid bleach carefully, following instructions on the bottle.

  Never pour undiluted liquid chlorine bleach directly onto clothes or into the wash basket.   Do not pour powdered bleach into bleach funnel.

Before starting the washer, pour measured amount of bleach directly into bleach funnel. Avoid

splashing or over-filling dispenser. If you prefer to use powdered bleach, add it into the wash basket with your detergent.

  Do not mix chlorine bleach with ammonia or acids such as vinegar and/or rust remover.

Mixing can produce a toxic gas which may cause death.

Loading and using the washer.

Always follow fabric manufacturer’s care label when laundering.

Sorting Wash Loads

Sort by color (whites, lights, colors), soil level, fabric type (sturdy cottons, easy care, delicates) and whether the fabric produces lint (terry cloth, chenille) or collects lint (velveteen, corduroy).

Proper Use of Detergent

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Add detergent before adding items so that the detergent can work effectively. Using too little or too much detergent is a common cause of laundry problems.

For spots, apply pre-treatment to items as recommended on the product label. Application should be made in the basket to prevent overspray which may cause the coloring on the lid or graphics to fade.

Loading the Washer

Load dry items loosely in the washer basket. For best results, load items evenly and loosely around the outside of the basket. To add items after washer has started, lift the lid and submerge additional items around the outside of the basket.

You can use less detergent if you have soft water, a smaller load or a lightly soiled load.

When using high efficiency or concentrated detergents, consult the product label to determine amount required for optimum performance. Excessive detergent will negatively impact wash performance.

 Do not place large items across the agitator. Load

them around the outside of the basket.

 Do not wash fabrics containing flammable materials

(waxes, cleaning fluids, etc.).

 Washer will not agitate or spin with the lid up,

however the timer will continue to run.

Care and cleaning of the washer.

Wash Basket: Leave the lid open after washing to allow

moisture to evaporate. If you want to clean the basket, use a clean, soft cloth dampened with liquid detergent; then rinse. (Do not use harsh or gritty cleaners.)

Fill Hoses: GE recommends changing the hoses every 5 years.

Exterior: Immediately wipe off any spills. Wipe with damp cloth. Try not to hit surface with sharp objects.

Interior: The occasional use of a cycle that contains bleach will keep the inside of the washer clean.

Moving and Storage: Ask the service technician to remove water from drain pump and hoses. See the Installation Instructions packed with product for information on how to reinstall the shipping rod to keep the tub stationary when moving the washer. For more information, visit GEAppliances.com or call 800. GE.CARES (800.432.2737). Do not store the washer where it will be exposed to the weather.

Long Vacations: Be sure water supply is shut off at faucets. Drain all water from hoses if weather will be below freezing.

Before you call for service…

Troubleshooting Tips Save time and money! Review the charts on the following pages,

or visit GEAppliances.com. You may not need to call for service.

WATER Possible Causes What To Do

Water level seems low This is normal • Water may not cover the top level of the clothes.

This is normal for this high-efficiency washer.

Water fills and drains Drain stand pipe is too low • The drain stand pipe must be above 30”. at the same time

Too many suds Too much detergent • Measure your detergent carefully. Use less soap if you have

soft water, a smaller load or a lightly soiled load. Type of detergent • Switch to HE detergent. Soft water • Try less detergent. Water leaks Using too much detergent • Use less detergent. Use less soap if you have soft water,

in washer a smaller load or a lightly soiled load. Type of detergent • Switch to HE detergent. Fill hoses or drain hose is • Make sure hose connections are tight at faucets and

improperly connected rubber washers are installed. Make sure end of drain hose is correctly inserted in and secured to drain facility.

Household drain may • Check household plumbing. You may need to call be clogged a plumber.

Drain hose is loose • Make sure drain hose is fully seated in back of washer and

that the two retaining screws are fully seated. Drain hose rubs on wall • Make sure drain hose does not make contact with the wall.

May cause excessive wear on the hose. Constant water pressure • Tighten hoses at the faucets and turn the water off after

to the fill hoses at the each use.

every 5 years.

Water temperature Cooler water temperatures • New laundry detergents have been formulated to work seems incorrect provide improved energy with cooler water temperatures without affecting wash

efficiency performance. Water supply is turned off • Turn both hot and cold faucets fully on and make sure

or improperly connected hoses are connected to correct faucets. Water valve screens are • Turn off the water source and remove the water connection

stopped up hoses from the upper back of the washer. Use a brush or toothpick to clean the screens in the machine. Reconnect the hoses and turn the water back on.

Cool/Cold water when • This is normal. PerfecTemp senses water temperature and selecting Hot optimizes for best results. Cold water is added periodically when hot is selected.

House water heater is • Make sure house water heater is delivering water at not set properly 120°F–140°F (48°C–60°C).

Water pumped out before Lid lifted or cycle was put in • Reset cycle. cycle is complete pause for over 24 hours

Water won’t drain Drain hose is kinked or • Straighten drain hose and make sure washer is not sitting on it.

improperly connected • Top of drain outlet should be less than 6 ft (1.8 m) above floor.

Washer pauses during The PREWASH Cycle • This is normal. The washer alternates between agitate and wash cycle was chosen soak during these cycles to get your clothes cleaner with

less wear.

Washer pauses during This is normal • The washer may pause during the spin cycle to remove spin cycle soapy water more efficiently.

water source

• Check condition of the fill hoses; they should be replaced

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