GE GTWN7450H1WW, GTWN7450D0WW Owner’s Manual

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Safety Instructions .......... 2,s

Operating Instructions

Appliance Communication ....... 10

Care and Cleaning

of the Washer .................... ii

Features ........................... 7

Loading and Using

the Washer ........................ 8

Operating instructions .......... 4-6

Troubleshooting Tips..... 12-14

Consumer Support

Consumer Support ................ 16

Parts and Accessories ........... 3, 16

Warranty .......................... 15

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ENERGYSTAR

As an ENERGY STAR @partner, GEhas determined that this

product meets the ENERGYSTAR@ guidelines for energy efficiency.

Write the model and serial

numbers here: Model # Serial #

You can find /'--'--7 them under

the lid of the washer.

49-90486-105-13GE

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.

Thisisthe safety alert symbol. Thissymbol alerts to potential hazards that can kill or hurt and others. Allsafety messageswill follow the safety alert symbol and the word "DANGER","WARNING",or "CAUTION".Thesewords are defined as:

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.

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_ Indicates hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in minor moderate

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inJury.

IMPORTANT SAFETYINSTRUCTIONS

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

[] Readall instructionsbefore usingthe appliance. [] DONOTwash 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.

[] DONOTadd 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. HYDROGENGAS ISEXPLOSIVE.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 NOTsmoke or use an open flame during this time.

[] DONOTallow 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.

[] DONOTreach into the appliance if the tub or agitator is moving to prevent accidental entanglement. [] DONOTinstall or store this appliance where it will be exposed to the weather.

[] DONOTtamper 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.

[] Keepthe area around your appliance clean and dry to reduce the possibility of slipping. [] DO NOToperate this appliance if it is damaged, malfunctioning, partially disassembled, or has missingor broken parts

including a damaged cord or plug.

[] Unplug the appliance or turn off the circuit breaker before servicing. Pressingthe Power button DOESNOTdisconnect power. [] See "Electrical Requirements" located in the Installation Instructions for grounding instructions.

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PROPERINSTALLATION

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, you can receive one by visiting GEAppliences.com or by calling

800.GE.CARES(800.432.2737).

[] Ensurethat the hot water hose is connected to the "H"

(internalred screened)valveand the cold water hose is connected to the "C"(internal blue screened)valve.

[]

Installor 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.

[]

Properlyground washer to conform with all governing codes and ordinances. Follow details

in Installation Instructions.

_ - 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 do so can result in death, fire or electrical

shock.

[]

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

[] This washer does not include water supply hoses.

GEstrongly recommends the useof factory specified parts.A list of factory hoses availablefor purchase are

listed.These hosesare manufactured and tested to meet

GEspecifications. GEstrongly recommends the useof new water supply

hoses.Hosesdegrade over time and need to be replaced every 5 years to reduce the risk of hose failures and water

damage.

Parts end Accessories

Order on-line at GEApplionceports.com today, 24 hoursa day or by phone at 800.626.2002during normal business

hours.

Port Number

PH!4X!O002

PHI4XIO005 WH49X301

Accessory

4 ft RubberWater Supply Hoses

4 ft BraidedWater Supply Hoses Drain Hose Extension

FUNCTIONALITYCHECK

[] If the lid isopened between cycles(i.e.not pausing and

restarting the current cycle, changing cycles after it started, etc.)pushing the Start button will cause the

washer to turn on the cold water for 5 secondsfollowed

by a 10 second delay before locking the lid and starting

the cycle.

jWHEN NOT IN USE

[] Turn off water faucets to minimize leakage ifa break or

rupture should occur.Checkthe condition of the fill hoses; GErecommends changing the hoses every 5 years.

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[] If the lid isopened during this !5 second period,the word

PAUSEwill start scrolling across its display.Youwill have to pushthe 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

• Add fabric softener to the fabric softener dispenser; see page 7.

• Add detergent. GErecommends the use of High Efficiency

detergents in all Energy Star-rated washers.

Stort Whites

Pause

(Unlock Lid} Jeans

Controls

Step 2

• Looselyadd items around infusoff". Overloading may negatively impact wash performance. _ee page 8 for suggested loading examples.

. Close lid. NOTE:Washer will not fill with lid

open.

Normal

ig_-t co_ors

Towels / Sheets

BuIky items

Dark ColorsHeavy Duty

Delicate

Quick Rinse

Drain & Spin

}ASKETcleon

Step 3 _ O.

CZD

. Select wash cycle. . Select wash options,

including Fabric

Softener option.

Step 4 . Press Start.

Power

Pressto "wake up" the display. If the display is active, press to put the washer into idle mode.

NOTE:Pressing POWERdoes not disconnect the appliance from the power supply.

Start and Pause

PressStart to begin the cycle.NOTE:The lid must be closed for the washer to filland the cycle to start, tfthe lid is open, "LID"will scroll across

the display. Ifthe lid isclosed,the lidwill lock, the detergent will be dispensed, and "FILL"will scroll acrossthe display.

PressingStart again will Pause the cycle and the Start indicator light will blink.

Tocontinue the cycle, pressStart again. If machine ispaused more than 24 hours, the cycle will be cancelled. If water remains inthe machine,

selectthe Drain &Spincycle to drain tub and spinwater out of the washer tub.

Display and Status Lights

Display:

The display shows the approximate time remaining until the end of the cycle.

NOTE:Thecycle time isaffected by how long it takes the washer to fill. This depends on the water pressure in your home. The"smart" timer

"learns"the amount of time it takes to fill your washer and adjusts the total time accordingly. In addition, this display will, "scroll" the washer status:

• bALAnCINg Start of rebalancing cycle to redistribute clothes. Stopsafter rebalancing is complete.

• CYCLEPrEP Sensingdryload size prior to fill (normal).

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

• End Endof current cycle.

• ES Washer in a delay start (4 hour maximum) awaiting lower energy rates (seethe Energy Smart section).

• FILL Forthe first 45 seconds of a fill,the estimated end of cycle time isdisplayed.Forthe rest of the fill time, "FILL"isscrolled until the fill completes.

• H20 SUPPLY Cannot sense water level (valvespossibly turned off).

• Lid Cyclestopped because lid isopen.Closethe lid.

• LOAdSenSE Sensingwet load size(normal).

• PAUSE Cyclepaused because the Start/Pause button was pressedand the washer was setto Pause. PressStart button again to restart the cycle.

Cyclestatus lights:

Showswhether the washer is inthe SOAK,WASH,RINSEor SPINcycle. Feature status lights indicate (seesections Fand G for more details):

EnergySmart® TheEnergy Smart feature is selected.Seethe About Appfiance Communication section.

Lid Locked Thewasher is locked - will blinkonce if you press any button or turn the cycle knob.

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Wash Cycles-Cycle Selector Knob

Thewash cycle controls the type of washing process. TheCycleSelector 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. PressStartto begin the new cycle selection.

NOTE:When the knob isturned to another cycle,thetub light is turned on to assist in loading. Thechart below will helpyou match the wash cycle setting with your clothing.

Speedwash For smallloads of lightly soileditemsthat areneeded in u hurry. Provideslightwash/rinse and short high speedspin.

Delicates For lingerieand special-curefabrics with lightto normal soil.Provideslight wash and low speedspin.

Jeans For washing medium to lightly soiled jeans. Providesnormal wash and medium speedspin. (Forheavily

soiled workjeans, use Whites cycle.)

HeavyDuty/HeowSoil An above normal cycle for heavily soiled or stained clothes.A soak cycle isadded and the agitate cycle is extended

for extra cleaning.This more aggressive cycleshould be used sparingly.

Dark Colors For non-colorfast cottons and blends or items that are labeledcold wash. Providesnormal wash and medium speed

spin.

Whites For heavy to lightly soiled whites, household linens, work and play clothes. Provides a heavy wash and a high

speedspin.

Normal/LightColors For heavy to lightly soiled colorfast cottons, household linens,work and play clothes.Thiscycle providesthe best

overallcleaning andshould be usedfor most everyday items. Providesnormal wash and medium speed spin.

Towels/Sheets Provides periods of agitation and soak tailored for washing towels and sheets. Providesnormal wash and a

high speed spin.

Bulky Items/ For large coats, bed spreads, mattress covers, sleeping bags and similar large and bulky items. Large items

Comforters, Pillows such as blankets, comforters, jackets and small rugs. Provides a normal wash and an extra heavy spin.

Quick Rinse Rinsesand spins non-soiled items where o rinse only is desired.Provides on extra light wash and on

extra high speed spin. Fabric Softener and Extra Rinse options ore available with this cycle.

Drain & Spin Fordrainingthe tub and spinningwater out ofthe clothes.

BASKETcleon Use for cleaning the basket of residue and odor. Recommended use of at least once per month.

NOTE:Never load laundry while using BASKETcleon.The laundry may become damaged or contaminated.

Seethe Core and Cleaning section.

Settings

Individual settings for agitation (Soil),water temperature (Temp), and spin (Spin) can be set from the minimum (lowest in column) to maximum (highest in column). In general, the higher up the column, the more washer energy will be used.

NOTE:Higher Spin speeds typically reduce dryer time/energy usage (i.e.reduces total energy when using both o washer and o dryer).

Operating instructions.

Cycle Options Delay Wash

Whenthe DelayWashbuttonisrepeatedlypressed,thedelaytimeissetfrom 1(01H)to9 (09H)hoursandbackto clear(00H)hours.Ifyou

pressandholdtheDelayWashbuttonfor] seconds,itwillimmediatelyreset.

Fabric Softener Setthis option to provide a deeprinse or when manually adding fabric softener to the rinse cycle. NOTE:Thisoption is not allowed for some

cycles.When allowed, it may change other settings (e.g.Spin may go to a higher setting) to maximize performance. NOTE:Donot usefabric softener dispensing ballswith this washer. Theydo not work correctly in high efficiencywashers.

eWash

When the eWash button is pressed, the cycle changes to its most energy efficient settings and all of the eMonitor lights will light to indicate that the most efficient settings are on. Ifyou change settings, the eWash light will go off and the number of eMonitor lights will decrease (or

increase) to indicate decreased (or increased) energy efficiency settings.

Additional Options

Soak

This option begins with a brief agitation, soaks for a specified period of time, then moves through the rest of the cycle automatically.

Repeatedpressing of the Soak button will add 15minutes, then 50 minutes and then return back to 0soak minutes.

Extra Rinse

When you useextra detergent or bleach to clean heavily soiled clothes, usethe Extra Rinse option to better remove additional residues.

NOTE:Thisoption isnot allowed for some cycles. Control Lock

You can lock the controls to prevent any selections from being made. Oryou can lock the controls after you have started a cycle. Children

cannot accidentally start the washer by touching buttons with this option selected.

To lock the washer controls, press and hold both the Soak and Extra Rinse buttons for 5seconds.Thecontrol lock icon will light up when it

ison.

To unlock the washer controls, pressand hold both the Soak and Extra Rinse buttons for 5seconds.

NOTE: The Power button can stiff be used when the machine is locked.

Signal

Selectfor an end of cycle signal.

Automatic Load Sensing

This provides the correct amount of water suited to the size and type of load placed in the unit. The washer will not fillwith water during automatic load sensing if the lid is open. 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 with lnfusor TM wash action. 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 for an lnfusorm-equipped

washer.

Average Small Load Average Medium Load Average Large Load

ClothesLevel

Clothes Level

WaterLevel

Water Level

WaterLevel

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Laundry Additives

Liquid Bleach

k Softener

To add liquid bleach to the next load, pour in the left opening.

Thewater fill dilutes liquid chlorine bleach asthe washer fills for the wash cycle.

J_J Check clothing care labelsfor special

instructions.

r_ 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

compartment.

Softener

To add liquid fabric softener to the next load, press the Fabric Softener button and pour the softener

into the right opening. The liquidwill be added at

the optimum time in the rinse cycle. NOTE: if using delay mode, add liquid softener

to the dispenser and then fill the dispenser to

the MAX fill level with water.

F31 Beforestarting the washer, pour measured

amount of bleach directly into bleach compartment. Avoid splashing or over-filling dispenser,tfyou prefer to use powdered bleach,add it into the wash basket with your detergent.

[] Do not mix chlorine bleach with ammonia

or acidssuch as vinegar and/or rust remover.Mixing con produce a toxic gas which may cause death.

dispenser compartments. Laundry DO NOT put detergent packets in

detergent packets should only be added

directly to the wash tub following the manufacturer's directions.

Softener

Detergent

Toadd either powder or liquid detergent to the wash cycle, pour it in the washer basket.

Pretreatment

To add liquid pretreatment (e.g.OxiClean ®)to the next wash cycle, pour it in the washer basket.

F_ Check clothing care labelsfor special

instructions.

r_ Measure liquid pretreatment carefully, following

instructions on the bottle.

[] Before starting the washer, pour measured

amount of pretreatment directly into the compartment.

and using the washer.

Always follow

fabric manufacturer's care label when laundering.

ProperUseof Detergent

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

problems, Uselessdetergent ifyou have softwater, a smaller loud

or a lightly soiled load.

Forspots,apply pre-treatment to itemsas recommended on the product label.Application shouldbemade in the basketto preventoverspruy which may causethe coloring on the lid or graphicsto fade.

GErecommends the useof High Efficiency detergents in all Energy Star rated washers.

HEdetergents are formulated to work with low water wash and rinsesystems.HEdetergents reduce the oversudsing problems commonly associated with regular detergents.

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

SortingWashLoads

Sort by color (whites,lights,colors),soillevel, fabric type (sturdycottons, easy care, delicates)

- Fire Hazard

Never place items in the washer that are dampened with gasoline or other flammable liquids. Nowasher can completely remove oil. Donot dry anything that has ever had any type of oil on it (including cooking oils). Doing so socan result in death, explosion,orfire.

and whether the fabric produces lint(terrycloth, chenille)or collects lint (velveteen,corduroy).

theWasher

Load dry items loosely in the washer basket.For best

results,load itemsevenlyand looselyaround the outside of the basket.Toadd items after washer has

started, press Unlock Lid, lift the lid and submerge additional items around the outside of the basket. Close

the lid and pressStart to resume.

Loading Examples*

JEANS TOWELS/SHEETS NORMAL DELICATES* 12-4 GARMENTS)

5 Jeans 2 Bath Sheets 4 Pillowcases 7 Bras 2 Casual Wear 5 Work Wear Shirts 4 Work Wear Pants

S Bath Towels/

12 Washcloths

6 Hand Towels/

2Terrydoth Bath Mats

2 Flat Queen-Sized

Sheets

2 Fitted Queen-Sized

Sheets

4 Pillowcases

2 Hand Towels

2 Flat Sheets/

2 Fitted Sheets 2 Bath Towels/

4 Washcloths

6 Shirts (Men's

or Women's)

4 Pair Pants (Khakis

or Twills)

ST-shirts

7 Pairs of Boxers

4 Pairs of Shorts

BT-shirts

4 Pairs of Sweatpants

4 Sweatshirts

2 Hoodies

7 Pairs of Socks

[] Do not place large items such as sheets,blankets

and towels across the InfusorTM. Loadthem around

the outside of the basket.

[] Donot put lawn or sofa cushions into the washer as

they are too big to move. Removeouter covers and

ONLYwash them.

SPEEDWASH

Work Shirts

1 Pair Casual Wear

Work Pants

5 Soccer Uniforms

7 Pairs of Underwear

5 Slips

2 Camisoles

4 Nightgowns

*Using a nylon mesh

bag for small items is recommended.

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About Appliance Communication.

Energy Smart TM

in some select locations, electric utilities ore beginning to run consumer trials where they

communicate directly with household appliances

to reduce energy consumption during periods of

high energy costs.Tocommunicate with on electric

utility,your home would needto be equipped with o Smart ElectricMeter,and your appliance would need to hove on Appliance Communication

Module (ACM)installed.Smart Meters and ACM's

ore currently not available directly to consumers.

Consumers need to be solicited by their electric

utility before they con participate in field trials testing these new communication solutions.

Ifyou ore part of o previously arranged electric utility trial where your utility isincommunication with your appliances, your appliance will receive energy reduction signals from the utility. When the energy reduction signal has been received,your appliance will display on "ES"on the display and/ or the Energy Smart iconwill illuminate on the front panel. Theappliance will respond byreducing energy consumption or delaying the start of the cycle.

TheEnergy Smart mode con be overridden by:

- Holding the Delay Wash button for 3 seconds to return the washer to normal operation.

Energy Smart installation and system connection instructions are included with the ACM.

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