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  • Page 1

    Write the model and serial numbers here: Model # _____________ Serial # ______________ You can find them under the lid of the washer. GEAppliances.com Owner’s Manual Washers 49-90489-1 05-13 GE Safety Instructions ..........2 , 3 Operating Instructions Appliance Communication ....... 1 2 Care and Cleaning o f t h e W a s h e r ...................[...]

  • Page 2

    2 IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. This is the safety alert symbol. This symbol aler ts you to potential hazar ds that can kill you or hurt you and others. All safe ty messages will follow the safety alert symbol and the word “DANGER” , “ W ARNING” , or “CA UTION” . These words ar e defined as: Indicates[...]

  • Page 3

    3 GEAppliances.com * Tide ® is a registered trademark of Pr octer & Gamble SA VE THESE INSTRUCTIONS WHEN NO T 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.  Ensure that the hot water hose is connected to the “[...]

  • Page 4

    Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your model. 4 Operating instructions. Controls A B TM Select Cycle and Push Button for stain options Basket Stain Removal Guide B A D C E F G H I 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 disc[...]

  • Page 5

    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. NO TE: Higher Spin speeds typically reduce dryer time/energy usage (i.e. reduces total ener gy wh[...]

  • Page 6

    6 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 autom atically. Repeated pressing of the Soak button will add 15 minutes, then 30 minutes and then r eturn back to 0 soak minutes. Extra Rinse When you use extra detergent or bleach t[...]

  • Page 7

    About washer features. GEAppliances.com 7 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 s ense the load si[...]

  • Page 8

    8 About washer features. Bulk Detergent T ank The bulk detergent tank holds over a gallon (140 ounces or 4100 ml) of liquid bulk detergent . After filling the tank, press the Detergent Ta nk On button to turn on its light and designate bulk (rather than manual) detergent dispense. The Ta nk Le ve l s lights (1-5) indicate how much detergent is left[...]

  • Page 9

    9 GEAppliances.com Bulk Soft ener T ank The bulk softener tank holds over a gallon (140 ounces or 4100 ml) of liquid non-concentrated bulk softener . After filling the tank , press the Softener Tan k On button to turn on its light and designate bulk fabric softener dispense. The Ta nk Le ve l s light (1-5) indicate how much softener is left . An em[...]

  • Page 10

    1 Enter Special Featur es mode. See To Enter Special Features section above. 2 Remove all articles from the washer basket . 3 Press the Extra Rinse button. The My Settings and lights will go out . The Star t button light will blink. The corresponding Tank Levels lights will show the current tank level. 4 Press the Start button. The tank will dispen[...]

  • Page 11

    11 GEAppliances.com Loading and using the washer. Always follow fabric manufacturer’s care label when laundering. Loading the Washer JEANS 3 Jeans 5 Work Wear Shirts 4 Work Wear Pants TOWELS/SHEETS 2 Bath Sheets 5 Bath Towels/ 12 Washcloths 6 Hand Towels/ 2 Terrycloth Bath Mats OR 2 Flat Queen-Sized Sheets 2 Fitted Queen-Sized Sheets 4 Pillowcase[...]

  • Page 12

    About Appliance Communication. 12 Energy Smart TM 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. T o communicate with an electric utility, your home would need to be equipped with a Smart Ele[...]

  • Page 13

    Care and cleaning of the washer. GEAppliances.com 13 Pour into the washer basket Cleaning the Interior of the Washer To clean the interior of the washer, select the BASKETclean feature on the control panel. This BASKETclean cycle should be performed, at a minimum, once per month. This cycle will use more water, in addition to bleach, to control the[...]

  • Page 14

    WA TER Possible Causes What To Do Short spray and delay Lid was opened and closed • This is normal. See FUNCTIONALIT Y CHECK in the Safety after pushing the Star t between cycle selection and Instructions section. button start Water level seems low This is normal • Water may not cover the top level of the clothes. This is normal for this high e[...]

  • Page 15

    OPERATION Possible Causes What To Do Washer won’t operate Washer is unplugged • Make sure cord is plugged securely into a working outlet. Water supply is turned off • Turn both hot and cold faucets fully on. Controls are not set properly • Check controls. /LG LVRSHQ³VDIHW IHDWXUH • Close lid and press Star t . prevents agita[...]

  • Page 16

    Before you call for service… PERFORMANCE (cont.) Possible Causes What To Do Pilling Result of normal wear on poly- • While this is not caused by the washer, you can slow the cotton blends and fuzzy fabrics pilling process by washing garments inside out. Snags, holes, tears, rips Pins, snaps, hooks, sharp • Fasten snaps, hooks, buttons and zip[...]

  • Page 17

    17 All warranty service provided by our Factory Service Centers, or an authorized Customer Care ® technician. To schedule service, on-line, visit us at GEAppliances.com , or call 800.GE.CARES (800.432.2737). Please have serial number and model number availa ble when calling for service. For The Period Of: We Will Replace: One Year Any factory spec[...]

  • Page 18

    Consumer Support. Parts and Accessories GEAppliancepar ts.com Individuals qualified to service their own appliances can have parts or accessories sent directly to their homes (VISA, MasterCard and Discover cards are accepted). Order on-line today, 24 hours every day or by phone at 800.626.2002 during normal business hours. If you need to order repl[...]

  • Page 19

    GEAppliances.com Manual del propietario Lavadoras 49-90489-1 05-13 GE Instrucciones de seguridad ..................2 , 3 Instrucciones de operación Comunicación del E l e c t r o d o m é s t i c o ............. 1 2 C a r a c t e r í s t i c a s e s p e c i a l e s ........1 0 Cómo cargar y usar l a l a v a d o r a ....................... 1 1 C[...]

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    2 INFORMACIÓN DE SEGURIDAD IMPORTANTE. LEA TODAS LAS INSTRUCCIONES ANTES DE USAR. Éste es el símbolo de alerta de seguridad. El mismo alerta sobre potenciales riesgos que le pueden producir la muerte o lesione s tanto a usted como a otras personas. Todos los mensajes de seguridad estarán a continuación del símbolo de alerta de seguridad y con[...]

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    3 *Tide ® es una marca registrada de Pr octer & Gamble. GEAppliances.com  Asegúrese de que la manguera de agua caliente esté conectada a la válvula “ H ” (interna proyectada de color rojo) y que la manguera de agua fría esté conectada a la válvula “ C ” (interna proyectada de color azul).  Instale o almacene la lavadora en [...]

  • Page 22

    TM Select Cycle and Push Button for stain options Basket Stain Removal Guide B A D C E F G H I Es posible que las funciones y apariencias varíen con relación a su modelo a lo largo del manual. 4 Instrucciones de uso. Controles A Power (Encendido) Presione para “activar” la pantalla. Si la pantalla está activa, presione para que la lavadora q[...]

  • Page 23

    E GEAppliances.com Perilla de Ciclos de Lavado-Selector de Ciclo El ciclo de lavado controla el tipo de proceso de lavado. La perilla Selector de Ciclo se puede girar en cualquier dirección. Girar la perilla luego de iniciar un ciclo detendrá la lavadora y modificará el ciclo/ opciones en la nueva selección. Presione Start (Iniciar) para comenz[...]

  • Page 24

    6 Opciones de ciclo Soak (Remojo) Esta opción comienza con una breve agitación, r ealiza el remojo durante un período de tiempo específico, y luego realiza el r es to del ciclo de forma automática. En algunos modelos, esta opción está ubicada en la perilla Cycle Selector (Selector de Ciclo). P re si onar de forma repetida el botón Soak (Enj[...]

  • Page 25

    Funciones de la lavadora. Sensor de Carga Automático Esta proporciona la cantidad correcta de agua que se ajusta al tamaño y tipo de carga colocada en la unidad. La lavadora no se llenará de agua durante el ciclo de sensor de carga automático si la tapa se encuentra abierta. Cuando se cierra la tapa la máquina puede comenzar a llenarse de agua[...]

  • Page 26

    Configure la Preferencia de Cantidad de la Taza de Detergente en Volumen Cuando la luz Detergent Tank On (Tanque de Detergente Activado) está encendida, presionar el botón Detergent Cup Amount (Cantidad en la Taza de Detergente) configurará el luces (1, 2, o 3) Detergent Cup Amount (Cantidad en la Taza de Detergente) . El Nivel 1 distribuirá la[...]

  • Page 27

    Configure la Preferencia de Cantidad de la Taza de Suavizante en Volumen Cuando la luz Softener Tank On ( S uavizante Tanque A ct iv ado) está encendida, presionar el botón Softener Cup Amount (Cantidad en la Taza de Suavizante) configurará el luces (1, 2, or 3) Soft ener Cup Amount ( Cantidad en la T aza de Suavizant e ). El Nivel 1 distribuir?[...]

  • Page 28

    10 Acerca de las funciones especiales. Para Ingresar Funciones Especiales Para ingresar el Modo de Funciones Especiales del tanque de volumen: 1 Presione el botón Power (Encendido) . 2 De forma simultánea mantenga presionados los botones Detergent Tank On (Tanque de Detergente Activado) y Det ergent Cup Amount (Cantidad de la Taza de Detergente) [...]

  • Page 29

    Siempre siga las instrucciones del fabricante de la ropa cuando lave. Carga de la lavadora Cómo cargar y usar la lavadora. GEAppliances.com 11 V AQUEROS 3 Jeans 5 camisas de trabajo 4 pantalones de trabajo TOALLAS/ SÁBANAS 2 toallones grandes 5 toallas de baño/ 12 toallitas 6 toallas de mano/ 2 alfombras de baño de toalla O 2 sábanas rectas ta[...]

  • Page 30

    Acerca de la Comunicación del Electrodoméstico. 12 Energy Smart TM En algunas ubicaciones selectas, las empresas de suministro de electricidad están comenzando a realizar pruebas de consumo donde se comunican directamente con los electrodomésticos hogareños para r educir el consumo de energía durante los períodos de alto costo de la corrient[...]

  • Page 31

    Cuidado y limpieza de la lavadora. GEAppliances.com 13 Vierta en la canasta de la lavadora Cómo limpiar la parte interior de la lavadora Para limpiar la parte interna de la lavadora, seleccione la característica BASKETclean (limpieza de tambor) del panel de control. Este ciclo BASKETclean (Limpieza de la Canasta) debería ser activado, como míni[...]

  • Page 32

    AGUA Causas posibles Qué hacer Espray cort o y retraso La tapa fue abierta y cerrada • Esto es normal. Lea la sección CONTROL DE L A FUNCIONALIDAD luego de presionar el entre la selección del ciclo y en las Instrucciones de seguridad . botón Star t (Iniciar) el inicio El nivel de agua Esto es normal • El agua puede no cubrir el nivel superi[...]

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    GEAppliances.com OPERACIÓN Causas posibles Qué hacer La lavadora no funciona La lavadora no está enchufada • Asegúrese de que el cable esté bien enchufado a un tomacorriente que funcione. La fuente de agua está cerrada • Abra por completo los grifos de agua fría y caliente. Los controles no están bien puestos • Verifique los controles[...]

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    RENDIMIENTO (cont.) Causas posibles Qué hacer Formación de bolitas Resultado del desgaste normal • Si bien esto no se debe a la lavadora, puede reducir de mezclas de algodón y la velocidad del proceso de formación de bolitas lavando poliéster telas con pelusa las prendas dadas vuelta. Enganches, agujeros, Alfileres, broches, ganchos, • Cie[...]

  • Page 35

    17 Por el período de: Reemplazaremos: Un año Cualquier pieza especificada de fábrica de la lavadora que falle debido a un defecto de los materiales De la fecha de la o la mano de obra. Durante esta garantía limitada de un año , también ofrecemos, en forma gratuita , compra original toda la mano de obra y los costos de servicio para reemplazar[...]

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    Soporte al consumidor. Real Life Design Studio (Estudio de diseño para la vida real) GEAppliances.com *(DSRD HO FRQFHSWRGH 'LVHxR8QLYHUVDO³SURGXFWRV VHUYLFLRV DPELHQWHVTXH SXHGHQ XVDUJHQWH GHWRGDV  las edades, tamaños y capacidades. Reconocemos la necesidad de diseñar para una gran gama [...]