GE GTWS8455DMC, GTWS8450DWS Owner's Manual

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

Operating Instructions

Appliance Communication ....... 10

Care and Cleaning

of the Washer .................... 11

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

Owner’s Manual

Printed in the United States

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 # _____________

G007

Washers

Serial # ______________

You can find them under the lid of the washer.

49-90488-1 05-13 GE

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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Keep the area around your appliance clean and dry to reduce the possibility of slipping.

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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. If you did not receive an Installation Instructions, you can receive one by visiting GEAppliances.com or by calling

800.GE.CARES (800.432.2737).

 Ensure that the hot water hose is connected to the “H”

(internal red screened) valve and the cold water hose is connected to the “C” (internal blue screened) 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 do so can result in death, fire or electrical shock.

- 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 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

FUNCTIONALITY CHECK

 If the lid is opened 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 seconds followed by a 10 second delay before locking the lid and starting 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.

WH49X301 Drain Hose Extension WX10X10011 Tide WX7X1 Washer Floor Tray DR07X10005 6’ Cable

 If the lid is opened during this 15 second period, the word

PAUSE will start scrolling across its display. You will have

to push the Start button again to restart the cycle.

Washing Machine Cleaner*

* Tide® is a registered trademark of Procter & Gamble

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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 7.

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

Controls

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.

• Loosely add items around infusor Overloading may negatively impact wash performance. See page 8 for suggested loading examples.

• Close lid.

NOTE: Washer will not fill with lid open.

™

Heavy Duty

Heavy Soil

Stain Removal Guide

Select Cycle and Push Button for stain options

• Select wash cycle.

• Select wash options, including Fabric Softener option.

• Select options including

Pretreat/Bleach option.

• Press Start.

Basket

Start and Unlock Lid

Press Start to begin the cycle. NOTE: The lid must be closed for the washer to fill and the cycle to start. If the lid is open, “LID” will scroll across the display. If the lid is closed, the lid will lock, the LID LOCKED light will light, the detergent will be dispensed, and “FILL” will scroll across the display.

Pressing Unlock Lid will Pause the cycle and the Start 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 tub and spin water out of the washer tub.

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 “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. Stops after rebalancing is complete.

• CyCLE PrEP Sensing dry load size prior to fill (normal).

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

• End End of current cycle.

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

• 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

until the fill completes.

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

• HEAt Water being heated for Sanitize cycle.

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

• LOAd SenSE Sensing wet load size (normal).

• 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 SOAK, WASH, RINSE or SPIN cycle. Feature status lights indicate (see sections F, G and H for more details):

The My Settings feature is on for this cycle. The washer is locked - will blink once if you press any button or turn the cycle knob.

The signal is on. See the Variable Signal description. The Energy Smart feature is selected. See About Appliance Communication section.

The lid is locked. See the Control Lock description.

The eWash feature is selected. A Delay Wash time is set.

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 new cycle selection. NOTE: When the knob is turned to another cycle, the tub light is turned on to assist in loading.

The chart below will help you match the wash cycle setting with your clothing.

Speedwash Delicates Jeans

work jeans, use Whites cycle.)

Heavy Duty/

for extra cleaning. This more aggressive cycle should be used sparingly. Dark Colors* For non-colorfast cottons and blends or items that are labeled cold wash. Provides normal wash and medium speed

spin.

Whites

speed spin.

Normal/

overall cleaning and should be used for most everyday items. Provides normal wash and medium speed spin. Towels/Sheets* Provides periods of agitation and soak tailored for washing towels and sheets. Provides normal wash and a

high speed spin.

Heavy Soil

Light Colors

For small loads of lightly soiled items that are needed in a hurry. Provides light wash/rinse and short high speed spin. For lingerie and special-care fabrics with light to normal soil. Provides light

* For washing medium to lightly soiled jeans.

* An above normal cycle for heavily soiled or stained clothes. A soak cycle is added and the agitate cycle is extended

* For heavy to lightly soiled whites, household linens, work and play clothes.

* For heavy to lightly soiled colorfast cottons, household linens, work and play clothes.

Provides

normal wash

wash and

and medium speed spin. (

low speed spin.

Provides a heavy wash and a high

This cycle provides the best

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Sanitize When selecting sanitize, the washer increases the water temperature to sanitize and remove 99.9% of

bacteria found in home laundry. Provides an extra heavy wash and a medium spin.

NSF Protocol P172 Sanitization Performance of Residential and Commercial, Family-Sized Clothes Washers

NOTE: The default Sanitize cycle water temperature (Hot) can NOT be changed.

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 Rinses and spins non-soiled items where a rinse only is desired. Provides an extra light wash and an extra high speed spin. Fabric Softener and Extra Rinse options are available with this cycle.

Drain & Spin For draining the tub and spinning water out of the clothes. BASKETclean Use for cleaning the basket of residue and odor. Recommended use of at least once per month.

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

See the Care and Cleaning section. * Cycles available with Steam Assist

Steam Assist

Steam Assist adds steam into the washer before the main wash cycle and during Jeans, Heavy Duty/Heavy Soil, Dark Colors, Whites, Normal/Light Colors and Towels/Sheets cycles.

To use:

1. Turn Power on and select one of the above wash cycles.

2. Press the Steam Assist button to activate.

3. Press the Start button.

Stain Removal Guide

The Stain Removal Guide feature allows you to indicate what stains are on the garments in your load. This feature can be used with any wash cycle except Sanitize.

To use Stain Removal Guide:

1. Select the wash cycle.

2. Press the Stain Removal Guide button (the button will light up when it is on).

Stain Removal Guide

Select Cycle and Push Button for stain options

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 a washer and a dryer).

Continue to press to select tomato stain, oily 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 the light on the button turns off.

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

Operating instructions.

Cycle 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. Repeated pressing of the Soak button will add 15 minutes, then 30 minutes and then return back to 0 soak minutes.

Extra Rinse

When you use extra detergent or bleach to clean heavily soiled clothes, use the Extra Rinse option to better remove additional residues. NOTE: This option is not allowed for some cycles.

Fabric Softener

Set this option to provide a deep rinse or when manually adding fabric softener to the rinse cycle. NOTE: This option 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: Do not use fabric softener dispensing balls with this washer. They do not work correctly in high efficiency washers.

Pretreat/Bleach

Set this option to add liquid pretreatment -OR- liquid bleach in the next load. Press once to indicate adding pretreatment (light on above button), twice to specify bleach (light on below button), three times to turn off (no light). Pretreatment or bleach will be added at the optimal time during the wash cycle (differs for pretreatment or bleach). NOTE: Do NOT use pretreatment and bleach in the same load. If you forget to dispense (did not press button once or twice), you can flush out the dispenser by pouring water into the compartment and running a Quick Rinse cycle to remove from the tub.

Delay Wash

When the Delay Wash button is repeatedly pressed, the delay time is set from 1 (01H) to 9 (09H) hours and back to clear (00H) hours. If you press and hold the Delay Wash button for 3 seconds, it will immediately reset.

Additional Options

My Settings

As the cycle selector knob is turned, the Soil, Temp and Spin settings change to automatic pre-set default settings. If you desire a different setting, select the desired options or changes to cycle settings. Press and hold the My Settings button for 3 seconds, the washer will save these settings for that cycle and the status heart and My Settings button will light when active. In the future, when you turn the selector knob to that cycle, your settings will be automatically recalled. To temporarily (i.e. for this load) return to the pre-set default settings, press the My Settings button for 1/2 second. The status heart and button lights will turn off and the options will change back to these defaults. To make these default settings permanent, hold the My Settings button again for 3 seconds to make them your preferred settings (the lights will turn back on). NOTE: My Settings includes Stain Removal Guide and Steam Assist but NOT Delay Wash or Variable Signal.

Variable Signal

Use the Variable Signal button to change the volume of the end of cycle signal. Press the button until you reach the desired volume (high, medium, low) or off.

Basket Light

The basket light will turn on when the Basket Light button is pressed, the lid is lifted, or the cycle knob is turned. It will stay on for 5 minutes or until the Basket Light button or Power button is pressed.

Control 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 buttons with this option selected.

To lock the washer controls, press and hold the Control Lock button for 3 seconds. The control lock icon will light up when it is on. To unlock the washer controls, press and hold the Control Lock button for 3 seconds.

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

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. If you 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.

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 fill with 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 Infusor™ 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 Infusor™-equipped washer.

Clothes Level

Water Level

Average Small Load

Clothes Level

Water Level

Average Medium Load

Average Large Load

Clothes Level

Water Level

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Laundry Additives

All additives – detergent, fabric softener, and pretreatments (e.g. OxiClean®) are added in the front corners. Your option selections will determine when each additive is automatically dispensed at its optimal time in the wash or rinse cycle.

Single Use Pretreatment or Liquid Bleach

Bleach option

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

compartment.

Before starting the washer, pour measured

amount of bleach directly into bleach compartment. 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.

Pretreatment or Liquid Bleach Compartment

DO NOT put detergent packets in dispenser compartments. Laundry

detergent packets should only be added directly to the wash tub following the manufacturer’s directions.

To add either liquid pretreatment or liquid bleach to the next load, pour only one of them in the left rear compartment and press the Pretreat/Bleach button either once to light the pretreat light (above button) or twice to light the bleach light (below button). The liquid will be added at the optimal time (pretreatment - early or bleach – late) in the wash cycle.

Pretreatment option

Check clothing care labels for special

instructions.

Measure liquid pretreatment carefully, following

instructions on the bottle.

Before starting the washer, pour measured

amount of pretreatment directly into the compartment.

Single Wash Detergent Dispenser

Single Use Softener

Single Use Wash Detergent Dispenser

To manually add either powder or liquid detergent to the next wash cycle, pour it in the left front opening. Most detergent will immediately enter the tub. The washer will flush water through this opening just prior to the fill cycle to add any detergent that did not fall into the tub.

Single Use Softener

To add liquid fabric softener to the next load, press the Fabric Softener button and pour the softener into the right opening. The liquid will 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.

DO NOT put detergent packets in dispenser compartments. Laundry

detergent packets should only be added directly to the wash tub following the manufacturer’s directions.

DO NOT put detergent packets in

dispenser compartments. Laundry

detergent packets should only be added directly to the wash tub following the manufacturer’s directions.

Loading and using the washer.

Always follow fabric manufacturer’s care label when laundering.

Proper Use of Detergent

Using too little or too much detergent is a common cause of laundry problems.

Use less detergent if you have soft water, a smaller load or a lightly soiled load.

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.

GE recommends the use of High Efficiency detergents in all Energy Star rated washers. HE detergents are formulated to work with low water wash and rinse systems. HE detergents 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. Excessive detergent will negatively impact wash performance.

Sorting Wash Loads

Sort by color (whites, lights, colors), soil level, fabric type (sturdy cottons, easy care, delicates)

WARNING

- Fire Hazard

Never place items in the washer that are dampened with gasoline or other flammable liquids. No washer can completely remove oil. Do not dry anything that has ever had any type of oil on it (including cooking oils). Doing so so can result in death, explosion, or fire.

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

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

 Do not place large items such as sheets, blankets

and towels across the Infusor™. Load them around the outside of the basket.

 Do not put lawn or sofa cushions into the washer as

they are too big to move. Remove outer covers and ONLY wash them.

Loading Examples*

JEANS

3 Jeans

5 Work Wear Shirts

4 Work Wear Pants

TOWELS/SHEETS

2 Terrycloth Bath Mats

2 Flat Queen-Sized

2 Fitted Queen-Sized

2 Bath Sheets

5 Bath Towels/ 12 Washcloths

6 Hand Towels/

Sheets

4 Pillowcases

NORMAL

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)

5 T-shirts

7 Pairs of Boxers

4 Pairs of Shorts

6 T-shirts

4 Pairs of Sweatpants

4 Sweatshirts

2 Hoodies

7 Pairs of Socks

DELICATES*

7 Bras

7 Pairs of Underwear

3 Slips

2 Camisoles

4 Nightgowns

* Using a nylon mesh

bag for small items is recommended.

SPEEDWASH

(2–4 GARMENTS)

2 Casual Wear

Work Shirts

1 Pair Casual Wear

Work Pants

3 Soccer Uniforms

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About Appliance Communication.

Energy Smart

In some select locations, electric utilities are beginning to run consumer trials where they communicate directly with household appliances to reduce energy consumption during periods of high energy costs. To communicate with an electric utility, your home would need to be equipped with a Smart Electric Meter, and your appliance would need to have an Appliance Communication Module (ACM) installed. Smart Meters and ACM’s are currently not available directly to consumers. Consumers need to be solicited by their electric utility before they can participate in field trials testing these new communication solutions.

If you are part of a previously arranged electric utility trial where your utility is in communication 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 an “ES” on the display and/ or the Energy Smart icon will illuminate on the front panel. The appliance will respond by reducing energy consumption or delaying the start of the cycle.

The Energy Smart mode can 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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