GE WPGT9360E0WW, WPGT9360E0PL, WPGT9360C0WW, WPGT9360C0PL Owner’s Manual

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Safety Instruc_tions .......... 2, 3

Operating Instruc_tions

Controls ...................... 4

Cycle Options ................. 6

Help Feature .............. ] 3, ] 4

Troubleshooter ............... ] 3

I,oading and Using

the _'asher ................ 17, 18

"My Cycles" Feaulre ......... 11, 12

Other Features ............. 15, 16

Quick Start Feature ............. 5

Stain Inspector .............. 7, 8

Summa_ T Screen ............ 9, 10

Installation Instructions

Before You Begin ........... 19-21

Stop-by-Stop Instructions ..... 21-24

Switching the _4'asher and

Dvver Backsplashes ......... 25-28

Troubleshooting Tips ....... 29-32

Consumer Support

Consumer Support ............. 34

Warranty .................... 33

Write the model and serial

numbers here:
Model #
Serial #

You can find them on the

rear cover of the washer

backsplash.

3828EA3023B 175D1807P#90 49-9022!-1 03-05JR

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.

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explosion, dearie shock, or to prevent proper O, damage, personal injury, or loss of lilb.

WA 7_2R HEA 7_2R SAF};TY

I "mler _ertabz _omlilio_s; I_rch_g'er_gas may be p_>dlu:al in a waler healer thal ha.s nol ba,r_usal fi*rIwo wa,ks or
morn. Hydrqtl_:_zg_.s ca_z be @lo.sive urMer tlu:.w,circumsla_(e._.

If the hot water has not been used tor two weel<s or more, prevent the possibility _ffdamage or injury
by turning on all hot water emcets and allowing them to nm tot several minutes. Do this befiwe

using any electrical appliance which is connecmd 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

flanle or appliance during this process.

PROPER INS TALIA TION

Thi.s wa.sher mu.st bep_qJedy ir_stallal arm localed in acmrdam:e with tlu, h_.slallation h_.slruclior_.sbqfim_il is
u.w,d, h_slallation h_slrltctior_s aw b_chMal in the bm k (_/thi.s mar_ual.

• Install or store where it will not be eN_osed • Properly ground washer to confimn with all
to temperatures below ti'eezing or exposed governing codes and ordinances. N>llow details

to the weather: in Installation Instructions.

YOUR LA UNDR Y APd'2A

• Keep the area underneath and around your
appliances fl'ee of combustible materials such

as lint, paper; rags, chemicals, etc.

• Close supervision is necessm T if this appliance
is used by or near chihh'en. Do not allow

children to play on, with or inside this or any
other appliance.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.

A WARNING! vo,.yo.rsa/eO,,,hei./,..,,a.o.i.,his,,,...._m._tbep.,,wedtominimizetheriskoffire or

explosion, dearie shock, or to prevent proper O, damage, personal injury, or loss of li]b.

WHEN USING THE WASHER

• Use this appliance only fi)r its intended
puq)ose as described in this Owner's Manual.

• Never reach into washer while it is moving.
Wait until the machine has completely stopped

befi)re opening the lid.

• Do not mix chlorine bleach with ammonia
or acids such as vinegar and/or rust removei:

Mixing different chemicals can produce a toxic
gas which may cause death.

• Do not wash or dry m*icles that have been
cleaned in, washe_i in, soaked in, or spotted

with combustible or explosive substances

(such as wax, oil, paint, gasoline, degrease_,

dry-cleaning solvents, kerosene) which may
ignite or explode. Do not add these substances

to the wash water: Do not use or place these

s/Ibst_llIces aI'O/llld VO/li" _;lsheI" oY dryer

during operation.

WHEN NOT IN USE

• Turn off water timcets to relieve pressure on
hoses and wflves and to minimize leakage if

a break or rupture should occm: Check the
condition of the fill hoses; they should be

replaced ex'eIT 5 yem_.

• Befin'e discarding a washe_; or removing
it fl'om se_Mce, remove the washer lid to

prevent children ti'om hiding inside.

• The laundty process can reduce the flame
retardan W ot lid)tics. To avoid such a result,

carefldlv follow the gam/ent inanufilcturer's
wash and care instructions.

• To minimize the possibili_' _ff electric shock,
tmplug this appliance from the power supply

or disconnect the washer at the household
distribution panel by removing the fllse or

switching off the circuit breaker befin'e
attempting any maintenance or cleaning.

NOTF: Pressing START/STOP or POWER

does NOT disconnect the appliance fl'om
the power supply:

• Never attempt to operam this appliance

if it is damaged, malflmcfioning, partially

disassembled, or has missing or broken

parts, including a damaged cord or plug.

• Do not attempt to repair or replace any part of
this appliance mfless specifically recommended

in this Owner's Manual, or in published tlseI _

repair instructions that you tmde_tand and
have the skills to cam' out.

• Do not tamper with controls.

READ AND FOLLOW THIS SAFETY

INFORMATION CAREFULLY.

SAVE THESE INS TR UC TIONS.

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INSTRUCTIONS befin'e operating this appliance.

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HOME

HELP

Feat_!lres of

the washer
control panel

POWER. Press to %_ke up" the display.

If the display is active, press to put the _sher

into standby inode. If there is no screen
activity fin" 5 Ufilmtes the display will turI_ off.

YOU Inay also press the Touch Screen or any
button to "wake up" the display,

NOTE: Pressing POWER does not

dJscmmect the applimlce from the
power supply.

2

MY CYCLES. Press to use, create, renalne,
Inodif_, ' or delete custoln _lsl/cycles.

3

BACK. Press to return to the l)revious screen.

4

TOUCH SCREEN. Press the graphics on the
interactive display to use the washer ti_atui'es.

Do not use shaq) objects to press the
Touch Screen.

NOTE: If the washer is inactive for
5 minutes, the Touch Screen will go into

staa_dby mode, m_d the display will be dark.
Press the Touch Screen or mV button to

"wake up" the display.

HOME. Press to returt_ to the "TOUCH
TO SELECT X___SH (_Y(_LE"screen

(Holne Screen).

START/STOP. Press to start a wash cycle.
If the washer is rulming, pressing once will

pause the washeI: Press again to restart the
wash cycle.

NOTE: If the washer is paused and the
cycle is not restarted within one hour, the

washer will enter sta_ldby mode and the

current wash cycle will be cmlceled.

HELE Press to set machine preferences,
to find hel I) using the Touch Screen or

to find troubleshooting tips fi)r colnlnon
washer i)roblelns.

Quick Start

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Getting

Started

If the 7buch
Screen is dark,

press POWER

or the 7buch
Screen to access

the wash cycles

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I,oosely load clothes no higher than the top

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row of holes in the washer tub. Overloading
may reduce washer efficiency and possibly

increase wrinkling.

Add a lo_sudsing, high-efficiency detergent.

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Add diluted tid)ric sotiene_; bleach or

pretreat additives as desired.

Select one of the fixe wash methods fl'om

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the Home Screen:

• Press BY COLOR to wash according to

fabric color.

• Press BY GARMENT to wash according

to clothing type.

• Press BY 1_5_2BRICto wash according to

fabric type.

• Press SPECIAL CYCLES to wash non-

garment items, or to select a rinse mad
spin or sphl-o_fly cycle.

• Press STAIN INSPECTOR to wash imms
with specific types of stains.

_Mter selecting a wash method, use the

Touch Screen to select a specNc wash cycle

to Illatch VO/lI" load.

TOUCH TO SELECT WASH CYCLE

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BY COLOR BY GARMENT

BY SPECIAL S

FABRIC CYCLES INSPECTOR

HomeScreen

Change any of the automatic settings,

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if desired, by pressing the Touch Screen
and tollowing the on-screen instructions.

By changing the settings you can:

• Remove heavier soil.

• Change, ....the water temi)erature

• Change the wash action to Vigorous,

N(mnal, Delicate or Hand X_'ash.

• Set a Delta Start Extended Spin, Presoak

or Extra Rinse, or change the End-ol:Qvcle
Signal xolume.

• A(!i ust time settin ,s

Close the lid and press START.

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The washer will not fill unless the lid is
closed.

_Mter you press START, a Cycle Stares screen
will appear to indicate what stage of the cycle

the washer is in and the time remaining in
the cycle.

SUMMARY SCREEN

COTTONS

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If the Touch Screen is dark, press POWER or the Touch Screen to access the wash cycles menu.

The default cycle settings axe based on staaldmxl load types. Always follow the fabric mmmfacturer's
care label when laundering.

Washing by
Color

Washing by
Garment

7)pe

Washing by

l')zbric Type

Select By Color to wash loads sorted by color.*
COI,OR (NCI,ES include:

• Bright/Dark • Mixed (h)lors
(_olors

• i,ight Colors

' • _ hites

Select By Garment to wash loads sorted by garment type.*
GARMENT (NCI,ES include:

• Mhletic Wear

• Blouses

• Delicates

• Dress Shirts

•Easv Care

• Everyday
Weai'/Casual

Select By Fabric to wash loads sorted by fabric type.
[L_BRIC (WCI,ES include:

• Blends • Delicates • Polxester

(on some models) • Easx Care • Silks (Washable)

• (_ottons (on some models)

• New Coh)rs

•,Jackets/Coats

• Jeans

• Khakis

• Knits

• I,ingerie

• Mixed Garn_ents

• Knits

• Play (_lothes

• Sweaters

• Swimwear

• Underwear

• Silks (Xa'ashable)

BY COLOR

BY GARMENT

Washing

Using the

Special Cycles

Select SPECIAL CYCLES to wash loads of nongarment items or to
select a rinse mad spin or spin-only cycle.

SPECIAl, (NCI,ES include:

• Blankets (Cotton) • Pet Bedding • Spin Only

• Blankets (Other) ('Washable) • Super Clean

• (_omforter • Throw Rugs

• EnelgDPlus

• Handwash

X4'oolite (': HE • Sneakers • XM_shable X,Vools

• Hosiery/Bras

(use Inesh bag)

* After colnnmi]icatioi] occurs fix)n] the washer to the dryer the dryer n]av ask for additional

"[L__BRIC TYPE" infiwmation.

• Quick _M_sh

• Rinse aim Spin (_4'ashable)

• Sheets • Towels

SPECIAL

CYCLES

Stain Inspector

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Washing
Using the

Stain

Inspector

The Stain Inspector provides l)retreatment
tips and opfim um washing ti)r specific t},])es

of stains.

Y)m select the specific stain, tid)ric D])e and colo_;

and the washer creates the wash cycle tot treating

the stain.

Example: Washing a chocolate-stained, white cotton shirt

1 Press STAIN INSPECTOR.

2 Read and follow the instructions on the

Touch Screen before treatino the tabric.

TREATING

BEFORE

FABRIC

1) REFER TO FABRIC CARE LABEL FOR
INSTRUCTIONS. USE HELP FUNCTION

FOR ADDITIONAL STAIN TIPS

2) TEST STAIN REMOVAL TIPS ON HIDDEN
AREA OF FABRIC

3) DO NOT PUT STAINED ITEM INTO DRYER
(STAIN MAY BE SET INTO FABRIC)

3 Select FOOD/DAIRY/COOKING fl'om

the list of stain categories and select
CHOCOLATE from the list of stains.

4 Press the HELP button to find pretreatment

inf0mmtion for the specific type of stain.

CHOCOLATE

- ADD ANENZYMECONTAINING
DETERGENT,LIKE LIQUIDTIDEHE(R)

TOTHEPRE-TREATDISPENSERAND A
NIGH EFFICIENCYDETERGENTTOTHE
DETERGENTDISPENSER.

5 Select COTTONS from the list of fabric

types, and select WHITES from the list
of coloi_.

6 Fill the detergent tray with a lo_sudsing,

high-etticiency liquid detergent such as
Tide ') HE. Fill the Pretreat tray with
the proper pretreatment additive.

PRETREAT

Tray

Appearancemayvar'/

You can find additional stain categories and

stains by pressing MORE in the lower right
corner of the Touch Screen.

DetergentTra_

7 Place the stained garment(s) in the washer

first; then add the rest of the load. For best
stain remowd, only wash items with stains
matching your selection.

8 Press START.

The washer will _un a Pretreat presoak cxcle
prior to the main wash c_cle.

NOTE: For some stain cycles, the water

temperature for the presoak cycle may not be
the same as the water teml)erature fl)r the main

wash cycle.
IMPORTANT: Check to make sure the stain

is completel) remoxed before I)lacin'*_ the
garment in the dryer.

Stain Inspector

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Stain

Selections

Below is a listing _ff the stain selections awfilable
on the washer Touch Screen. [_)n_additional

inflmnation on handling these types of stains,
visit the Tide': Stain Detective at

www.tide.com/staJndetective.

Stain Selections (not all selections a_v available on all modds)

Beverages

• Alcoholic beverages

• (_otfee

• Fruit juice, Other

• Grape juice

• Hot chocolate

• Kool-Aid <)

• Milk

• Soda, colored

• Tea

• _lter

• Wine, white

• Wine, red

School/Office/Home

• Adhesive tape

• Ballpoint ink

• Crayon

• Fabric sot*ener

• Glue (synthetic)

• Glue
(white/common)

• Mildew

• Paint (wate>based)

• Paint (oil-based)

• Pencil mark

• Rubber cement

• Shoe polish

• Wite-OtW:

Food/DaJry/Cookhlg

• Animal tilt

• Baby fl)rm ula

• Barbecue sauce

• Blueberry

• Butter/margarine

• Chocolate

• Cooking oil

• Cream/cheese sauce

• Egg

• Frozen

Popsicle<':/,lEi,i =O <':

• ( ;I'_IVV

• Grease

• Maple sylup

•Mavonnaise

• Milk

• Mustard

• Pudding

• Salad dressing

• Nov Satlce

• Tomato-based

• Vegetable oil

Heavy Oils/Grease

• Gasoline

• Motor oil/I,ube

• Ointment/Salve

Outdoor

• Carbon

• Clav

• Dingy white socks

• ( ;I'_ISS

• Mud/dirt

• Rust/iron

• Tree sap

Personal

• Baby stains

• Blood

• Medication, general

• Mouthwash

• Perspiration

• Urine/Feces

• Vomit

Cosmetics

• Cha I) Stick _

• Deodorant/
antiperspirant

• i,ipstick

• I,otions

• Makeup (oil-based)

• Makeup (wate>
based)

• Nail polish

Specialty Stains

• Adhesive tape

• Asphalt/tar

• Ballpoint ink

• Glue (synthetic)

• Pine sap (on some
models)

• ]).ubber cement

• Silly Putty _

• Tree sa l) (on SOlile
models)

Waxes

• Candle wax

• Cha I) Stick <)

• Crayon

Sulnn]ary Screen

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About the

Summary

SCT(?eJ2

Changing the

Soil Level

After sdecthlg a wash cycle, fl_e Summarx Screen

displays tim automatic settings tor the wcle you hme
chosen. 5bu can adjust these bx umching the screen

location tot any of the settings sho_n.
It?_m change any of fl_e automatic settings, you can sa\e

the new setting_ as a custom %13C}cle" bx pressing tim
MY CYCIJgS button and choosing SAVE CURRENT

SETI_NGS.

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

To change file soil le\el, touch SOIL on file Touch
Screen; then use the arro_vs to select more or less soil.

Px_ss OK \d_en w,u hme reached fl_e desired setting.

SUMMARY SCREEN

COTTONS

NORMAL 0:50

SOIL LEVEL 5

MORE SOIL

LESS SOIL

rFagrr,rt_.=l

i11_1=

HEAVY

LIGHT

Changing

the Wash

7bmperature

Changing the
Wash Action

Changing the temperature changes the wash and

presoak temperatures only. The finial rinse Mll always
be a cold rinse.

Follo_ the thbric manldlmturer s care label \d_en
selecting the wash tempenmlre.
To change die wash mmperamre, touch fl_e TEMP pad

on die Touch Screen; then use file arro_ts to select a
higher or lo_r temI)eratm>. Press OK \dlen you hme

reached the desired setting.

-ACAUTION:O.somec,'c,es he

temperature can be set at _ERY HOT. This setting
utilizes file washer's internal hearer \dfich will extend file

wash time. When using the XERY HOT temperature

setting, do not put hands in the wateL

Changing the wash action changes the wash mid spin
speeds of the cycle.

Always ff}llo_ die ii_bric manutlmturer's care label when

changing the wash action.
To change die wash action, touch _A.SH ACTION

on tim Touch Scx_en; then select die desix_d setting.
Tspicalls, slox_er spin speeds result in less water removed

ti'om clofl_es.

Wash Action Wash Speed Spin Speed*

Normal Medium Fast
\'igorous Fast Fast

Delicam Slo_ Slo_
Hand Wash** Extra Slo_ Extra Slo_

TEMPERATURE

HIGHER

COOL

LOWER

WASH ACTION

[NO OA"T!'"ANOIwAs.

: Th{ slow(r the spin speed tl_( less likely wrinkles

will be sel in lhe clothes.

':*1 s( a low-sudsing, high-( ffMenc,; genii( liqtfid

det( rgent such as Wooliw_ I]E. 9

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About the

VVash Options

The Wash Options allow you to set options for the
current wash cycle only. After you have made all

desired changes, press OK.
Delay Staxt- Use to delay tile start ot wmr washe_:

Press DFJ_,AY START to change the delay time.

Presoak - Soaks tile clothes bet0re begimfing tile
wash cycle. Press PRESOAK to change the soaking

time.

Additives - Appea_ ONI,YM_TER a presoak has

been selected. Uses tile contents of tile Pretreat
dispenser tray t0r a presoak. _]/en selected, the

washer will drain alter the presoak and fill again t0r
the wash cycle. Press ADDITIVES to specit)' if you

will NOT be using a Pretreat additive or ifvou do

not want the washer to drain atter presoak.
Extra Rinse - Adds an additional cold rinse to the

end of the wash cycle.

Signal - Merts w)u that tile cycle is complete. Tile
clothes should be removed when the beeper goes

off so wrinkles won't set in. Touch SIGNAl, to
select tile volmne or to ttlYiS tile beeper off. Tile

new volume will be saved as the delimit setting.
Extended Spin - Increases the length of the spin

time to extract iiloi'e water tl"OlIl VO/lI" clothes.

OPTIONS

_1 DELAY HR] hhEXTENDEDSTART 1 _FSPIN (_]

_)ORE 15 MINI hlEXTRASOAK V" RINSE _* ]

ARE YOU USING

PRESOAK ADDITIVES ?

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Acljusting the

7 me Settings

NOTE: Tile water level Mll \my depending on tile
load size and _*pe. Tile washer uses adaptive filling

and load sensing to provide tile ai)propfiate water
level flw effective and efficient wash pe_imnance

and energy' usage.

NOTE: X4'ater may not cover tile top level of tile
clothes. This is nomml fi)r high efficiency washe_.

The water fill is optimized by the system fiw better
wash perfimnance.

You cma adjust the length of the wash cycle by

changing the cycle time, adding a Delay Stm't
or adding an Extending Spin.

Cycle Thne - Press CYCLE TIME; then use

tile }IITOIVS to select illOi'e oF less tilne,

Delay Time - Use to add a Dela) Start to tile
begimfing of the wash c_cle. Press DFI,AY
TIME; then set the DEI__Y START time in the

OPTIONS menu.

ILxtended Spin - Increases the length of tile spin

tilI/e to extract iiloi'e water ti'oli/ VO/li" clothes, Press

1?2XTENDED SPIN; then select 1?2XTENDED SPIN
ti'om the OPTIONS menu.

ADJUST TIME SETTINGS

[CYCLETIME] [DELAYTIME I

[ EXTENDED SPIN ]

NOTE: Mter tile wash cycle begins, you Mll not
be able to change tile Cycle Time or Delay Time.

Tile washer Mll beep twice if you t_' to change

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tile times alter tile cycle begins.

"My Cycles"

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About the

"My(;yc#s"

k ature

Creating

and Using a

"Myc>.#"

The "My Cycles" feature allows you to create,
store mid reuse up to 6 custom cycles. Create

your own cycles fl'om scratch, or ac!iust tile

settings of a predefined wash wcle, then sa;'e
for one-touch recall.

You cm_ create "My Cycles" two ways, by either

modil)'ing a predefined wash cycle or creating
a cycle ti'om wmr own combination of settings

and options.

To build your mm "My Cycle" from the
Home Screen:

1 Press tile MY CYCLES button.

2 Select CRFATE fl'om tile Touch Screen

inelnl.

3 Choose whether wm want to mo(lit)' a

predefined cycle or create a new cycle.

4 If you are modil}'ing a predeth_ed cycle,

select the wash cycle you wish to modify:

5 Chan,*e,_ any, of the automatic settings and

select any options.

6 Press SAVE on tile Touch Screen.

7 Using tile keypad on tile Touch Screen, Q:l)e

tile name of your "Mv (:vcle" and press OK.

To begin using your new "My Cycle" right
awaB select it fl'om the Touch Screen menu

and press START.

To save a current cycle as a "My Cycle" from
the Smmnaacy Screen:

1 ?dter setting a wash cycle, or alter a wash cycle

hasj ust completed, press the MY CYCLES

b/lttoIl.

2 Select SAVE CLrRRENT SETTINGS fl'om

tile Touch Screen menu.

3 Using tile keypad on tile Touch Screen, Upe

the name ot umr "My Cycle" and press OK.

To begin using your new "My Cycle" right
away, select it ti'om tile Touch Screen menu

and press START.

MY CYCLES

l USE

l CREATE

l DELETE

II
II
I

MODIFY

RENAME

I
I

MY CYCLES

I USE ]1 MODIFY

I CREATE ] [ RENAME

I DELETE ]

To use a "My Cycle" from the Home Screen:

l Press tile MY CYCLILS button.

2 Select USE fl'om tile Touch Screen menu.

3 Select the cycle name fl'om the Touch Screen

inelnl.

4 Change any of tile atltOulatic settings and

select any options.

5 Press START.

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