GE WBVH6240 User Manual

GE Consumer & Industrial

Technical Service Guide

DECEMBER 2005

GE Front Load

Washer

31-9135

WBVH6240 WCVH6260

WHDVH626

GE Appliances General Electric Company Louisville, Kentucky 40225

IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTICE

The information in this service guide is intended for use by individuals possessing adequate backgrounds of electrical, electronic, and mechanical experience. Any attempt to repair a major ap pli ance may result in personal injury and property damage. The man u fac tur er or seller cannot be responsible for the in ter pre ta tion of this in for ma tion, nor can it assume any liability in connection with its use.

WARNING

To avoid personal injury, disconnect power before servicing this prod uct. If electrical power is required for diagnosis or test purposes, disconnect the power immediately after performing the necessary checks.

RECONNECT ALL GROUNDING DEVICES

If grounding wires, screws, straps, clips, nuts, or washers used to complete a path to ground are removed for service, they must be returned to their original position and properly fastened.

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Technical Service Guide

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Table of Contents

Basic Wash Cycle ............................................................................................................................................................. 18

Component Locator Views ........................................................................................................................................... 20

Control and Inverter Board Connections ...............................................................................................................22

Control Board ......................................................................................................................................................................25

Control Features ................................................................................................................................................................ 6

Control Panel ..................................................................................................................................................................... 24

Dampers ............................................................................................................................................................................... 46

Dispenser Assembly ........................................................................................................................................................ 29

Dispenser Motor ................................................................................................................................................................ 32

Door ....................................................................................................................................................................................... 42

Door Hinge ........................................................................................................................................................................... 44

Door Lock .............................................................................................................................................................................26

Door Strike ............................................................................................................................................................................ 27

Error Codes ..........................................................................................................................................................................53

Front Panel ........................................................................................................................................................................... 28

Heater Assembly ...............................................................................................................................................................37

Introduction ......................................................................................................................................................................... 5

Inverter .................................................................................................................................................................................. 39

Line Filter ..............................................................................................................................................................................28

Motor Assembly ................................................................................................................................................................40

Nomenclature .................................................................................................................................................................... 4

Operation Overview ......................................................................................................................................................... 18

Outer Tub Assembly and Suspension .................................................................................................................... 49

Pedestal Installation (Washer and Dryer) .............................................................................................................. 12

Programming the Control Board ............................................................................................................................... 26

Pump ...................................................................................................................................................................................... 35

Schematic ............................................................................................................................................................................ 58

Service Panel ......................................................................................................................................................................23

Service Test Mode ............................................................................................................................................................. 51

Stacking Instructions ...................................................................................................................................................... 15

Top Panel .............................................................................................................................................................................. 23

Tub Gasket (Boot) .............................................................................................................................................................. 44

Using the Washer .............................................................................................................................................................10

Warranty for 2005 Product .......................................................................................................................................... 60

Warranty for 2006 and Later Product .................................................................................................................... 61

Washer Components ...................................................................................................................................................... 23

Washer Features ............................................................................................................................................................... 8

Wash Basket .......................................................................................................................................................................47

Water Level Control ......................................................................................................................................................... 33

Water Valve ......................................................................................................................................................................... 34

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Model Number

Brand

W = General Electric

Feature Packages

B = Base C = Contract/HPS HD = Brand Feature Pack

Nomenclature

W C V H 6 2 6 0 F 0 W W

Control

Features

Color

WW - White GG - Granite

Engineering Revision Alpha or Numeric

Capacity/Conﬁ guration

V = Very Big

Backsplash Control/Platform

H = Horizontal

Model Year

F - 2005 G - 2006 H - 2007 J - 2008 K - 2009

Fuel/Voltage

0 = US Voltage

Serial Number

The ﬁ rst two characters of the serial number identify the month and year of manufacture. Example: AH123456S = January, 2005

Nomenclature

The nomenclature tag is lo cat ed on the bottom front corner on the right side of the cabinet.

Note: The technical sheet is located behind the control panel.

A - JAN 2005 - H D - FEB 2004 - G F - MAR 2003 - F G - APR 2002 - D H - MAY 2001 - A L - JUN 2000 - Z M - JUL 1999 - V R - AUG 1998 - T S - SEP 1997 - S T - OCT 1996 - R V - NOV 1995 - M Z - DEC 1994 - L

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The letter des ig nat ing the year re peats every 12 years.

Example:

T - 1974 T - 1986 T - 1998

Introduction

The new GE Front Load Washer has the following features:

Energy Star Qualiﬁ cation assures less energy waste and lower utility bills.

•

10 wash cycles include a variety of fabric-speciﬁ c settings, from Extra-Heavy Cottons to Easy-Care

• Colors.

My Cycle selection saves a favorite cycle for future use.

•

Dispenser adds diluted detergent, bleach, and fabric softener at the correct time during the wash or rinse

• cycles.

A nozzle sprays water on the inner door glass to reduce detergent and mineral buildup.

•

End-Of-Cycle Signal alerts user when the cycle is done, saving time between loads. Signal volume can be

• adjusted.

Overﬂ ow protection activates the drain pump whenever water reaches overﬂ ow level.

•

Service test mode built-in. Speciﬁ c washer components can be operated. Error codes are recorded and

• accessible on the control panel's 7-segment display.

Two piece plastic outer tub is formed from tough, lightweight polypropylene.

•

The wash tub is constructed of durable stainless steel.

•

Two suspension springs and four dampers provide maximum off-balance load protection with minimal

• vibration transfer to the ﬂ oor.

Intricate door lock keeps the door locked

• during operation.

Blackout protection. Restoring power resumes

• cycle where it was interrupted. Eliminating restarting entire wash cycle.

Flush door handle.

•

UV stabilizers are utilized on the control panel,

• top cover, and door outer panel to prevent yellowing when exposed to sunlight.

The GE dryer can be installed on top of the

• washer. (Stacking kit supplied with washer.)

Pedestal available at additional cost. White

• (model number SBSD227FWW) and granite (model number SBSD227FGG).

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Control Features

Model WCVH6260

Model WHDVH626

Model WBVH6240

PREWASH EXTRA RINSE SPIN

DELAY DOOR LOCKED

ELICATES

TAIN WASH

C N

ASYCARE

OLORS/

ORMAL

CTIVEWEAR

HITES

ANDWASH

PEEDWASH

RAIN & SPIN

INSE & SPIN

PREWASH EXTRA RINSE SPIN

DELAY DOOR LOCKED

CTIVEWEAR

ASYCARE

TAIN WASH

OLORS/

ORMAL

HITES

OLD

3 S

MYC

YCLE

TORE

ELICATES

ANDWASH

PEEDWASH

INSE & SPIN

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Power

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

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

Wash Cycles

The wash cycles are optimized for specific types of wash loads. The chart below will help you match the wash setting with the loads.

WHITES For heavily to lightly soiled white cottons, household linens, work and play clothes.

COLOR/NORMAL For heavy to lightly soiled colorfast cottons, household linens, work and play clothes.

STAIN WASH For heavy soiled colorfast cottons, household linens, work and play clothes.

EASY CARE For wrinkle-free and permanent press items.

(PERMA PRESS)

ACTIVE WEAR For active sports, exercise and some casual wear clothes. Fabrics include modern technology finishes and

fibers such as spandex, stretch and micro-fibers.

DELICATES For lingerie and special-care fabrics with light to normal soil. Provides gentle tumbling and soak during

wash and rinse.

HANDWASH For items labeled hand-washable with light soils. Provides gentle rocking to mimic the handwashing action.

WOOLMARK The wool wash cycle of this machine has been approved by Woolmark

for the washing of machine

washable Woolmark

products provided that the products are washed according to the instructions on the

garment label and those issued by the manufacturer of this washing machine.

MY CYCLE Press to use, create, or modify custom wash cycles.

SPEED WASH For lightly soiled items that are needed in a hurry. Cycle time is approximately 30 minutes, depending

on selected options.

DRAIN & SPIN Drain and spin at any time.

RINSE & SPIN To quickly rinse out any items at any time.

Soil Level

Changing the SOIL LEVEL increases or decreases the wash time to remove different amounts of soil.

To change the SOIL LEVEL, press the SOIL LEVEL button until you have reached the desired setting. You can choose between Extra Light, Light, Normal or Heavy soil.

Spin Speed

Changing the SPIN SPEED changes the final spin speed of the cycles. Always follow the fabric manufacturer’s care label when changing the SPIN SPEED.

To change the SPIN SPEED, press the SPIN SPEED button until you have reached the desired setting. Higher spin speeds are not available on certain cycles, such as Delicates.

Higher spin speeds remove more water from the clothes and will help reduce dry time, but may also increase the possibility of setting wrinkles on some fabrics.

Wash Temp

Adjust to select the proper water termperature for the wash cycle. The prewash and rinse water is always cold to help reduce energy usage and reduce setting of stains and wrinkles.

Follow the fabric manufacturer’s care label when selecting the wash temperature. To change the wash temperature, press the WASH TEMP button until you have reached the desired

setting. The Sanitized wash temperature is not available on certain cycles, such as Delicates.

NOTE: The first 10 seconds of the wash fill is always cold. This feature assists in conditioning the fabric and preventing stains from setting on garments.

START/PAUSE

Press to start a wash cycle. If the washer is running, pressing it once will pause the washer and unlock the door. Press again to restart the wash cycle.

NOTE: If the washer is paused and the cycle is not restarted within 2 hours, the current wash cycle will be cancelled.

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Washer Features

Cycle Signal

Use the SIGNAL button to change the volume of the end of cycle signal.

Prewash

Prewash is an extra wash before the main wash. Use it for heavily soiled clothes or for clothes with a care label that recommends prewashing before washing. Be sure to add high-efficiency detergent, or the proper wash additive to the prewash dispenser.

Extra Rinse

Use an extra rinse when additional rinsing is desired to remove excess dirt and detergent from soiled loads.

Delay Start

You can delay the start of a wash cycle for up to 12 hours. Press the DELAY START button to choose the number of hours you want to delay the start of the cycle, then press the START button. The machine will count down and start automatically at the correct time.

Press the button until you reach the desired volume.

NOTE: If you forget to fully close the door, a reminder signal will beep reminding you to do so.

NOTE: If you open the door when the delay is counting down, the machine will enter the pause state. You must close the door and press START again in order to restart the countdown.

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 pads with this option selected.

To lock the washer, press and hold the lock button for 3 seconds. To unlock the washer controls, press and hold the lock button for 3 seconds.

The control lock icon on the display will light up when it is on.

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

MY CYCLE

OLD

3 S

TORE

MY CYCLE

To save a favorite cycle, set the desired settings and hold down the MY CYCLE button for 3 seconds. A beep will sound to indicate the cycle has been saved.

To use your custom cycle, press the MY CYCLE button before washing a load.

To change the saved cycle, set the desired settings and hold down the MY

CYCLE button for 3 seconds.

NOTE: When using MY CYCLE, wash

options cannot be modified after the cycle has been started.

NOTE: If you change wash options with MY CYCLE before starting the cycle, the MY CYCLE light will turn off and you will be

returned to the base cycle.

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The Dispenser Drawer

Slowly open the dispenser drawer by pulling it out until it stops.

After adding laundry products, slowly close the dispenser drawer. Closing the drawer too quickly could result in early dispensing of the bleach, fabric softener or detergent.

You may see water in the bleach and fabric softener compartments at the end of the cycle. This is a result of the flushing/siphoning action and is part of the normal operation of the washer.

The Liquid Bleach Compartment

If desired, measure out the recommended amount of liquid bleach, not to exceed 1/3 cup (80 ml) and pour into the center compartment labeled “LIQUID BLEACH” marked with this symbol .

Do not exceed the maximum fill line. Overfilling can cause early dispensing of the bleach which could result in damaged clothes.

NOTE: Do not use powdered bleach in the dispenser.

The Fabric Softener Compartment

If desired, pour the recommended amount of liquid fabric softener into the compartment labeled “FABRIC SOFTENER.”

Use only liquid fabric softener in the dispenser.

Dilute with water to the maximum fill line.

Do not exceed the maximum fill line. Overfilling can cause early dispensing of the fabric softener which could stain clothes.

NOTE: Do not pour fabric softener directly on the wash load.

The Detergent Compartment

■ High efficiency detergent is

recommended for this washer. Use the detergent manufacturer’s recommended amount.

The detergent selection insert must be placed in the detergent compartment in a specific position according to what type of detergent you are using.

■ Powder Detergent – Place the insert in the

rear position. The Powder Icons must line up on center when the insert is in the powder position.

■ Liquid Detergent – Place the insert in the

forward position. The Liquid Icons must line up on center when the insert is in the liquid position.

Move the insert by pulling it up and replace it by sliding it down between either the rear or front detergent compartment molded rails, as desired, for powder or liquid detergent.

■ Add measured detergent to the front left

detergent compartment of the dispenser drawer.

■ Detergent is flushed from the

dispenser at the beginning of the wash cycle. Either powdered or liquid detergent can be used.

■ Detergent usage may need to be adjusted

for water temperature, water hardness, size and soil level of the load. Avoid using too much detergent in your washer as it can lead to oversudsing and detergent residue being left on the clothes.

Insert in rear position for powder detergent

Insert in forward position for liquid detergent

The Prewash Compartment

■ Only use the Prewash Compartment if you

are selecting the Prewash cycle for heavily soiled clothes. Add measured detergent or prewash additive to the back left prewash compartment of the dispenser drawer.

■ Detergent or prewash additive is flushed

from the dispenser in the prewash cycle (if selected).

NOTE: Liquid detergent will drain into the washer drum as it is added.

■ Detergent usage may need to be adjusted

for water temperature, water hardness, size and soil level of the load. Avoid using too much detergent in your washer as it can lead to over sudsing and detergent residue being left on the clothes.

Powder Icons

Liquid Icons

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Sorting Wash Loads

Loading the Washer

Wash drum may be fully loaded with loosely added items. Do not wash fabrics containing

flammable materials (waxes, cleaning fluids, etc.).

To add items after washer has started, press START/PAUSE and wait until the door is unlatched. The washer may take up to 30 seconds to unlock the door after pressing START/PAUSE depending on the machine conditions. Do not try to force open the door when it is locked. After the door unlocks, open gently. Add items, close the door and press START/PAUSE to restart.

Colors

Whites

Lights

Darks

Soil

Heavy

Normal

Light

Fabric

Delicates

Easy Care

Sturdy Cottons

Lint

Lint Producers

Lint Collectors

■ Combine large and small items in a load. Load large items first. Large items should not be more than half the

total wash load.

■ Washing single items is not recommended. This may cause an out-of-balance load. Add one or two similar

items.

■ Pillows and comforters should not be mixed with other items. This may cause an out-of-balance load.

Sort laundry into loads that can be washed together.

Using the Washer

Care and Cleaning

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

Interior: Dry around the washer door opening, flexible gasket and door glass. These areas should always be clean to ensure a water tight seal.

Moving and Storage: Ask the service technician to remove water from drain pump and hoses. Do not store the washer where it will be exposed to the weather. When moving the washer, the tub should be kept stationary by using the shipping bolts removed during installation. If these parts are not available, they can be ordered by visiting our Website at www.GEAppliances.com or by calling 800.GE.CARES.

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

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Dispenser Drawer Area: Detergent and fabric softener may build up in the dispenser drawer. Residue should be removed once or twice a month.

■ Remove the drawer by first pulling it out until it stops. Then reach back into

the left rear corner of the drawer cavity and press down firmly on the lock tab, pulling out the drawer.

■ Remove the inserts from the bleach and fabric softener compartments and

the detergent insert. Rinse the inserts and the drawer with hot water to remove traces of accumulated laundry products.

■ To clean the drawer opening, use a small brush to clean the recess. Remove

all residue from the upper and lower parts of the recess.

■ Return inserts to the proper compartments. Replace the dispenser drawer.

Lock tab is visible only after drawer has been pulled out

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Pedestal Installation (Washer and Dryer)

Back out and remove all 4 leveling legs

Optional 12-in. high storage drawer pedestals with dividers are available to provide convenience and extra storage space for detergent, dryer sheets and other cleaning supplies. The pedestal installation kit includes 4 support pads, 4 mounting screws, and 4 leveling legs with locknuts.

Kit Contents

4 Support Pads

4 Mounting Screws

4 Leveling Legs with Locknuts

Tools Needed

WARNING: Due to the size and weight of the

washer or dryer, and to reduce the risk of personal injury or damage, 2 people are required for proper installation.

Note:

DO NOT remove washer shipping bolts prior to

• pedestal installation. Shipping bolts MUST be reinstalled, if previously removed.

Care should always be taken when laying

• the washer or dryer on its side to prevent component damage.

Do not lay washer or dryer on its back. Use a

• pad or protective surface when laying washer or dryer on its side.

To install the pedestal:

Lay the washer or dryer on its side.

Remove the 4 leveling legs.

Phillips-head Screwdriver

9/16" Open End Wrench or Adjustable Wrench

8-mm Socket Wrench

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Pull the drawer out to its stop position.

Remove the screws from the drawer slides.

Slide the drawer out of the base and set it aside.

Place the pedestal against the bottom of the

7. washer or dryer. Ensure that the drawer front is at the front of the washer or dryer.

Align the holes in the pedestal with the holes in

8. the bottom of the washer or dryer base.

Use a Phillips-head screwdriver to install the 4

9. (8-mm) bolts through the pedestal and into the unit. DO NOT tighten the bolts.

Align the pedestal with the unit. Use an 8-mm

10. socket wrench to securely tighten the bolts.

Note: The support pads should be installed on the dryer only. DO NOT INSTALL THE PADS ON THE

WASHER PEDESTAL.

Install a support pad at each top corner of the

6. pedestal. Ensure both protrusions on each pad are inserted in the holes on top of the pedestal.

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Screw locknuts onto the supplied leveling legs.

11. Turn the nuts toward the bottom and against the rubber part of the leg.

Install the leveling legs, with locknuts, in each

12. corner support. Screw the legs all the way into the pedestal. Do not tighten.

Ensure that the slides are closed, then slide the

16. drawer into the opening.

Align the drawer supports to the slides on each

17. side.

Reinstall the original screws in each drawer

18. slide.

Note: The drawer should slide smoothly when you push it closed.

Stand the washer or dryer upright. Move it close

13. to its ﬁ nal location.

Make sure that the washer or dryer is level by

14. placing a spirit level on top. Check side to side and front to back.

Use an open end or adjustable wrench to adjust

15. the legs in or out. Tighten the locknuts against the bottom of the pedestal.

Note: To minimize vibration, the locknuts must be tight.

Remove the 4 shipping screws from the back of

19. the washer.

Note: Refer to the washer or dryer installation instructions to complete the installation.

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Stacking Instructions

The GE front load washer is designed to allow certain models of the GE dryer to be placed on top (stacking). Dryer models that currently qualify for stacking are:

•

DBVH512

•

DCVH515

•

DHDVH52

The parts and instructions necessary to convert the separate units to a stack unit are included with the washer installation parts.

Note: The stacking parts and instructions are NOT included with the GE dryers listed above, but can be ordered separately. (Part # WE25X10018)

Minimum vertical space from ﬂ oor to overhead

• cabinets, ceiling, etc. is 43 inches without pedestal, 55 inches with pedestal, and 84 inches stacked. Closet doors must be louvered or otherwise ventilated and must contain a minimum of 120 square inches of open area, equally distributed.

The dryer MUST be vented to the outdoors.

• (Refer to dryer installation instructions for details.)

Kit Contents

Right Bracket

Note: Reverse the dryer door swing (if desired) BEFORE stacking. The washer door swing is NOT reversible.

WARNING!

• Make sure the dryer is unplugged.

• More than 2 people are recommended to safely

lift the dryer into position.

• Avoid damage to the existing utility services.

DO NOT place the washer on top of the dryer.

•

Stacking of a gas dryer is NOT permitted in a

• mobile home or a manufactured home.

Location Requirements

When installed in a location other than an alcove or closet, the minimal clearances to combustible surfaces and for air opening are: 0 inches on both sides, and 1 inch at the rear.

Left Bracket

4 Rubber Pads

4 #12 x 1" Screws

4 #8 x ½" Screws

Tools Needed

Phillips Screwdriver

Open End Wrench

Note: If your dryer is approved for installation in an alcove or a closet, it will be stated on a label on the back.

When installed in an alcove or closet:

Minimum clearance between dryer cabinet

• and adjacent walls or other surfaces is 0 inches either side, and 3 inches front and rear.

Pliers

Gloves

Level

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To stack the dryer:

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Back out and remove all 4 leveling legs

Caution: Do not lay dryer on its back. Use the packing material or a protective surface when laying dryer on its side.

Carefully lay the dryer on its side. 1.

Remove the adhesive backing and ﬁ rmly place

3. the 4 rubber pads over the leg brackets.

Align the holes in the left bracket with the holes

4. in the bottom left corner of the dryer. Attach the bracket using 2 (#12 x 1-in.) Phillips-head screws.

Use an open end wrench or pliers to remove the

2. 4 dryer leveling legs from the leg brackets.

Leg bracket

Align the holes in the right bracket with the holes

5. in the bottom right corner of the dryer. Attach the bracket using 2 (#12 x 1-in.) Phillips-head screws.

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Set the dryer upright using packing material or a

Place hands here

6. protective surface that ensures the brackets do not damage the ﬂ oor.

Place and level the washer in the approximate

7. location. (Refer to washer installation instructions for details.)

Remove the 3 Phillips-head screws that attach

8. the top cover, then pull the cover rearward.

WARNING!

Do not push on the dryer after it is stacked on the washer. Pushing on the dryer may result in pinched ﬁ ngers.

Caution: Use felt pads or other sliding device to assist moving and to protect ﬂ ooring.

Note: Ensure that the washer and the dryer are in compliance with their respective installation instructions.

Carefully slide or walk the stacked washer and

11. dryer into place.

Caution: Protect the washer control panel with cardboard or other protection to prevent damage caused by contact with the dryer brackets.

Lift the dryer high enough to clear the washer

9. control panel and place the dryer on top of the washer.

Align the holes in the brackets with the holes

10. in the back of the washer. Attach the brackets to the washer using 4 (#8 x ½-in.) Phillips-head screws.

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Operation Overview

Basic Wash Cycle

Note: See Component Locator Views for identiﬁ cation

and location of washer components.

After a load is placed in the wash basket, the user opens the dispenser drawer and positions the detergent selector for the type of detergent to be used.

Detergent is added to the detergent compartment. Detergent is added to the prewash compartment only if prewash cycle is selected.

Note: The prewash compartment is only ﬂ ushed with water when the PRE WASH option is selected on the control.

If desired, add a measured amount (1/3 cup or less) of bleach into the bleach compartment.

If desired, add the recommended amount of fabric softener in the fabric softener compartment and dilute with water to the maximum ﬁ ll line.

Select the SPIN SPEED to change the ﬁ nal spin speed of the cycles. Follow the fabric manufacturer's care label when selecting spin speed.

Select the WASH TEMP to adjust the proper water temperature for the wash cycle. Follow the fabric manufacturer's care label when selecting wash temperature.

Press START/PAUSE to start the wash cycle. Each time the washer starts, a wake up routine is initiated:

The door locks.

The wash basket brieﬂ y tumbles in both directions.

The door unlocks.

The door locks.

The ﬁ ll cycle begins.

Water Fill

After adding laundry products, slowly close the dispenser drawer.

The user presses the POWER button to activate the display. If the display is active, press POWER button to put washer into standby mode.

Rotate the cycle knob to the desired wash setting. When selecting Whites, Colors/Normal, Active Wear, or Delicates cycles, the following control default settings can be changed:

EXTRA RINSE

•

PRE WASH

•

SOIL LEVEL

•

SPIN SPEED

•

WASH TEMP

•

Select EXTRA RINSE and PRE WASH options. Use the SIGNAL button to change the volume level of the end of cycle signal.

The washer automatically ﬁ lls before tumbling, and maintains the proper ﬁ ll level using a programmed adaptive ﬁ ll. The machine will not tumble while ﬁ lling.

Wash Water Temperature

The ﬁ rst 10 seconds of ﬁ ll is tap cold water only. If needed, the control board will cycle the water valves (water tempering) to achieve the target wash water temperature selected. Water tempering only occurs during the main wash cycle.

Tap Cold:

Cold water valve energized.

•

Tap cold never involves water tempering.

•

Water temperature determined by supply

• temperature.

All ﬁ lls except main wash are tap cold.

•

Select the SOIL LEVEL to increase or decrease wash time needed to remove different amounts of soil.

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Cold:

Cold water valve energized.

•

Cold selection is tempered by default for main

• wash.

Cold can be tempered by cycling of hot water

• valve to achieve target temperature of 80°F (27°C).

The available selection of spin speeds is controlled by cycle selection.

For example:

Spin Speed Whites Delicates High 1000 rpm 525 rpm Medium 750 rpm 450 rpm Low 525 rpm 350 rpm

Warm:

Hot and cold water valves energized.

•

Warm can be tempered by cycling of hot and

• cold valves to achieve target temperature of 105°F (40.5°C).

Warm selection is tempered by default for main

• wash.

Hot:

Hot water valve energized.

•

Hot can be tempered by cycling of cold water

• valve to achieve target temperature of 120°F (49°C).

Hot selection is tempered by default main wash.

•

Sanitize:

Hot water valve energized.

•

Selecting a spin speed modiﬁ es ﬁ nal spin only and must be made before ﬁ nal spin takes place. The length of time required to achieve spin rpm is monitored by the control via the motor sensor. With a balanced load, if the selected spin speed cannot be achieved, the washer will default to highest speed attained and will increase spin time.

Off-balance load protection is programmed into the control board. If speed is not achieved, the spin routine halts. The washer tumbles to redistribute the load and attempts to spin again. After 5 attempts, if an off-balance load remains detected, spin speed defaults to the highest speed attained or 90 rpm (whichever is greater) for the remainder of the cycle.

Sanitize can be tempered by cycling of cold

• water valve, or heater operation, to achieve target temperature of 160°F (71°C).

Tumble Wash

Wash routines are programmed by cycle. The only adjustment to the tumble routine is through cycle selection.

The basket rotates clockwise for a predetermined period of time at a predetermined speed. The basket pauses for a predetermined period of time. The basket rotates counterclockwise for a predetermined period of time at a predetermined speed. The length of tumble wash time is adaptive to the soil level programmed into the machine at the start of the cycle.

Spin

The spin is designed to extract as much water and detergent as possible without harming fabrics. Speeds can be as slow as 90 rpm (out of balance default) to as high as 1000 rpm.

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