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Owner’s Manual

Washers

175D1807P563 49-90295 06-06 JR

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

Operating Instructions

Care and Cleaning

of the Washer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Control Panels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4, 6

Control Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4–7

Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

Loading and Using

the Washer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Troubleshooting Tips . . . . .10–12

Consumer Support

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

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

Write the model and serial number here:

Model # ______________

Serial # ______________

You can find them on the left corner of the washer under the lid.

■ 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.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.

WARNING!

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.

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 ge.com or by calling 800.GE.CARES (800.432.2737).

YOUR LAUNDRY AREA

■ Keep the area underneath and around your appliances free of combustible materials such as lint, paper, rags, chemicals, etc.

■ 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.

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Use this appliance only for its intended purpose as described in this Owner’s Manual.

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WHEN USING THE WASHER

■ Never reach into 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 relieve pressure on hoses and valves and 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 controls.

READ AND FOLLOW THIS SAFETY INFORMATION CAREFULLY.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

• Add detergent

• Add diluted fabric softener (on models with a fabric softener dispenser)

• Add clothes

• Select load size and other wash options

• Select wash cycle

• Close lid

• Pull knob

Quick Start Guide

About the control panel—for models with “pull knob” start.

Load Size

Loosely load clothes no higher than the top row of holes in the washer basket. The water level should just cover the clothes. Adjust the load size accordingly.

Temperature (on some models)

Select the water temperature for the wash and rinse cycles. Always follow fabric manufacturer’s care label or instructions when laundering.

Options (on some models)

2nd Rinse Option

When you use extra detergent or bleach to clean heavily soiled clothes, you may want to use the 2nd Rinse option. It provides a second deep cold rinse.

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Wash Cycle—Cycle Selector Knob

The chart below will help you match the wash cycle setting with your clothing. The chart is ranked from longest to shortest cycle time and wash intensity.

Your washer may not have all these cycles. (Cycles vary by model.)

PREWASH For removing surface dirt from heavily soiled clothes. Make sure to follow with a

regular wash cycle.

CASUALS For wrinkle-free and permanent press items, and knits.

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

or WHITES

EASY CARE For wrinkle-free and permanent press items, and knits.

DELICATES For lingerie and special-care fabrics with light to normal soil.

HAND WASH For items labeled handwashable with light soils. Provides periods of agitation and soak

during wash and rinse.

SPEED WASH For lightly soiled items that are needed in a hurry.

SPIN For draining the tub and spinning water out of the clothes.

DARK COLORS For non-colorfast cottons and blends and items that are labeled cold wash by the fabric

manufacturer.

COLORS For wrinkle-free and permanent press items, knits and cottons.

RINSE SPIN For quickly rinsing chlorine, perspiration, stains, etc., out of clothes.

15 MIN/30 MIN For very soiled clothes. Begins with agitation, soaks for a specified period of time, then moves

AUTO SOAK through the rest of the cycle automatically.

2nd RINSE Provides an automatic, second deep rinse to thoroughly remove detergent or bleach from

your clothes.

• Add detergent

• Add diluted fabric softener (on models with a fabric softener dispenser)

• Add clothes

• Select load size and other wash options

• Select wash cycle

• Close lid

• Push START

Quick Start Guide

About the control panel—for models with START button.

Load Size

Loosely load clothes no higher than the top row of holes in the washer basket. The water level should just cover the clothes. Adjust the load size accordingly.

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. 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 plus 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, you may want to use the 2nd Rinse option. It provides a second deep cold rinse.

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.

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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.

Wash Cycle—Cycle Selector Knob

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.

The chart below will help you match the wash cycle setting with your clothing. The chart is ranked from longest to shortest cycle time and wash intensity. (Cycles vary by model.)

PREWASH For removing surface dirt from heavily soiled clothes. Make sure to follow with a

regular wash cycle.

CASUALS For wrinkle-free and permanent press items, and knits.

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

EASY CARE For wrinkle-free and permanent press items, and knits.

DELICATES For lingerie and special-care fabrics with light to normal soil.

HAND WASH For items labeled handwashable with light soils. Provides periods of agitation and soak

during wash and rinse.

SPEED WASH For lightly soiled items that are needed in a hurry.

DRAIN & SPIN For draining the tub and spinning water out of the clothes.

SPIN ONLY

AUTO SOAK For very soiled clothes. Begins with a brief agitation, soaks for a specified period of time,

then moves through the rest of the cycle automatically.

START

Press START to begin the cycle. Pressing START again or raising the lid 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.

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About washer features.

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.

The Agitator Cap or Fabric Softener Dispenser (depending on model)

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 during the first spin. This will cause the dispenser to empty too soon.

To use, follow these steps:

Make sure dispenser is securely attached to agitator.

Use only liquid fabric softener. Pour into dispenser, using amount recommended on package.

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

Add water to dispenser until it reaches the maximum fill line.

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

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.

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Loading and using the washer.

Always follow fabric manufacturer’s care label when laundering.

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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

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

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

Loading the Washer

Load dry items loosely, no higher than the top row of holes in the washer basket. When loading wet items, make sure you set the load/water level high enough to allow the items to move freely. Water level should just cover the clothes. To add items after washer has started, lift the lid and submerge additional items next to the agitator.

■ Do not wrap long items like sheets or pants around the agitator.

■ Do not wash fabrics containing flammable materials (waxes, cleaning fluids, etc.).

■ Agitation will not start with the lid up.

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.

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 ge.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.

Care and cleaning of the washer.

WATER Possible Causes What To Do

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 a lower sudsing detergent brand and follow

instructions on package.

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.

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.

Constant water pressure • Tighten hoses at the faucets and turn the water off after to the fill hoses at the each use. water source

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

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.

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

improperly connected sitting on it.

• Top of drain outlet should be less than 8 ft (2.5 m)

above floor.

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

chosen less wear.

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

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

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

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