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READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THE APPLIANCE WARNING To reduce the risk of death, fire, explosion, electric shock, or injury to persons when using your appliance, follow basic precautions, including the following: Ŷ 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.
SAFETY INFORMATION IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THE APPLIANCE ADDITIONAL WASHER SAFETY START-UP SEQUENCE Ŷ Any time the washer is being started or restarts after the washer lid has been opened and closed, the washer will turn on the cold water valve for two short periods followed by a 10 second pause before continuing. If the lid is opened during this period, the washer will pause. You will have to push the Start button again to restart the cycle.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THE APPLIANCE ADDITIONAL GAS DRYER WARNINGS WARNING - Fire or Explosion Hazard Failure to follow safety warnings exactly could result in serious injury, death, or property damage. - DO NOT store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance. - WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS: Ŷ DO NOT try to light any appliance. Ŷ DO NOT touch any electrical switch; DO NOT use any phone in your building.
USING THE WASHER Getting started - Washer To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons, read the IMPORTANT SAFETY WARNING INFORMATION before operating this appliance. Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your model. Step 1 Fabric Softener Step 2 Step 4 Step 3 Detergent Liquid Bleach • Turn the WASHER CYCLES knob to “wake up” the washer • Loosely add items. before each use.
Your washer has a security system that prevents opening the lid during the spin cycle. The lid lock prevents anyone (especially children) from reaching into the washer while the basket is spinning. The lid lock will release within 5 seconds after the basket stops spinning. A Trying to open the lid while locked could result in injuries. If the lid does not unlock after spinning, please contact service. NOTE: If there is a power outage the lid lock can take 3 minutes to release.
USING THE WASHER Getting started - Washer B Deep Rinse Set this option when adding fabric softener to the washer. C Status lights The Status lights show the stage the washer is in. When the selector knob is set to a new cycle, the Status lights will flash momentarily, showing the stages the cycle will go through. Status light Illuminates On When the fabric softener option has been selected. Wash When the washer is in the wash portion of the cycle.
Consumer Help Indicator Your washer is equipped with Consumer Help Indicator (CHI). CHI is our way to communicate a simple remedy for some situations that you can perform without the need to call for service. The chart below describes the helpful lights you may notice flashing on the display.
USING THE WASHER Getting started - Washer Fabric Softener Dispenser (on models with an agitator) The fabric softener dispenser automatically releases liquid fabric softener at the proper time during the cycle. 3 Add water to dispenser until it reaches the maximum fill line. Do not stop the washer during the first spin. This will cause the dispenser to empty too soon. To use, follow these steps: 1 Make sure dispenser is securely attached to agitator. 2 Use only diluted liquid fabric softener.
Always follow fabric manufacturer’s care label when laundering. 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). Wash lint producers such as cotton towels and socks separate from lint collectors including synthetic garments and dress pants. WARNING - Fire Hazard DO NOT wash fabrics soiled with flammable liquids or cleaning solvents.
USING THE WASHER 12 Getting started - Washer WiFi Connect (For customers in the United States only) Your laundry center’s washer is GE Appliances WiFi Connect compatible using the optional GE Appliances ConnectPlus module. WiFi Connectivity: For assistance with the appliance or the ConnectPlus network connectivity, please call GE Appliances at 800.GE.CARES.
Exterior of the Washer Immediately wipe off any spills with a damp cloth. Interior of the Washer 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.) Cleaning the Fabric Softener Dispenser (on some models) 1 Remove the dispenser from the top of the agitator.
USING THE DRYER Getting started - Dryer To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons, read the IMPORTANT SAFETY WARNING INFORMATION before operating this appliance. WARNING - Fire Hazard • Keep flammable materials and vapors, such as gasoline, away from dryer. • DO NOT dry anything that has ever had anything flammable on it (even after washing). • No washer can completely remove oil. • DO NOT dry anything that has ever had any type of oil on it (including cooking oils).
For models with E-Dry: Step 1 Step 2 Cottons Step 3 Time Dry Step 4 Step 5 Temperature Time Dry Only Delicates Casuals • Loosely add items. • Select a dry cycle. • Close door. NOTE: Dryer will not start with door open. Start E-Dry Pause • Press E-Dry (optional) • Select Temperature if using Time Dry. • Press Start button. 60 40 More Dry Delicates Time Dry Only Medium 30 Damp Dry Less Dry Low More Dry Regular No Heat 20 Dewrinkle Casuals Less Dry Damp More Dry 10 Min.
USING THE DRYER 16 Getting started - Dryer WiFi Connect (For customers in the United States only) Your laundry center’s dryer is GE Appliances WiFi Connect compatible using the optional GE Appliances ConnectPlus module. WiFi Connectivity: For assistance with the appliance or the ConnectPlus network connectivity, please call GE Appliances at 800.GE.CARES.
Venting the Dryer For the best drying performance, the dryer needs to be properly vented. The dryer will use more energy and run longer if it is not vented to the specifications below. Carefully follow the details on Exhausting in the Installation Instructions. Correct Venting WARNING Incorrect Venting - Fire Hazard This dryer MUST be exhausted to the outdoors. Use only 4” rigid metal ducting for the home exhaust duct.
TROUBLESHOOTING TIPS - WASHER Troubleshooting Tips - Washer Water Possible Causes What to do Too many suds Too much detergent or soft water Measure your detergent carefully. Use less soap if you have soft water, a smaller load or a lightly soiled load. Water leaks Using too much detergent Use less detergent. Use less soap if you have soft water, a smaller load or a lightly soiled load.
Operation Possible Causes What to do Movement inside machine when shut off Shifting mechanism is disengaging the motor When the machine is manually turned off, the shifter will disengage the motor before completely shutting down. If lid is raised before the motor is disengaged, it will resume when lid is closed. Short spray and delay after pushing the Start button Lid was opened and closed between cycle selection and start This is normal. See START-UP SEQUENCE in the Safety Instructions section.
TROUBLESHOOTING TIPS - WASHER Troubleshooting Tips - Washer Performance Pilling Snags, holes, tears, rips or excessive wear Wrinkling Sounds “Metallic clicking” Back and forth “swoosh” or light “clicking” sound during agitate Quick short agitation sounds “Click” when water stops filling “Clicking” behind control panel during fill Water volume changes during fill Motor “whinding up” or “coasting down” in spin “Humming” “Gurgling” Possible Causes Result of normal wear on poly-cotton blends and fuzzy fab
Problem Dryer doesn’t start Possible Causes What to do Dryer is unplugged Make sure the dryer plug is pushed completely into the outlet. Fuse is blown/circuit breaker is tripped Check the house fuse/circuit breaker box and replace fuse or reset breaker. Note: Most electric dryers use 2 fuses/ breakers. Fuse is blown/circuit breaker is tripped; the dryer may tumble but not heat Check the house fuse/circuit breaker box and replace both fuses or reset both breakers.
TROUBLESHOOTING TIPS - DRYER Troubleshooting Tips - Dryer Dryer Problem Clothes take too long to dry What to do Improper sorting Separate heavy items from lightweight items (generally, a well-sorted washer load is a well-sorted dryer load). Large loads of heavy fabrics (like beach towels) Large, heavy fabrics contain more moisture and take longer to dry. Separate large, heavy fabrics into smaller loads to speed drying time. Controls improperly set Match control settings to the load you are drying.
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