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GE GTW680 Owner's Manual & Installation Instructions
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GE GTW680 Owner's Manual & Installation Instructions

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Printed in Mexico
. . . . . . . . . . 2, 3
Operating Instructions
Care and Cleaning
of the Washer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Loading and Using
the Washer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Operating instructions . . . . . . . . . . 4-8
Installation Instructions
Troubleshooting Tips
. . . . . 17-19
Consumer Support
Consumer Help Indicator . . . . . . . . . 11
Consumer Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Parts and Accessories. . . . . . . . . . .3, 21
Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Write the model and serial
numbers here:
Model # _____________
Serial # ______________
You can find
them under
the lid of the
washer.
Installation Instructions
English/Français/Español
. 12-16
Owner's Manual &
233D2523P003
29-6396
02-21

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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    Washer ....11 GTW680 Features ......10...

  • Page 2: Safety Instructions

    IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. This is the safety alert symbol. This symbol alerts you to potential hazards that can kill you or hurt you and others. All safety messages will follow the safety alert symbol and the word “DANGER”, “WARNING”, or “CAUTION”. These words are defined as: DANGER Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.
  • Page 3 These hoses are manufactured and tested to meet warranty. GE specifications. Properly ground washer to conform with all GE strongly recommends the use of new water supply governing codes and ordinances. Follow details hoses. Hoses degrade over time and need to be replaced in Installation Instructions.

  • Page 4: Features

    • Select wash options, wash performance. See page 9 for • Add the manufacturer’s recommended including Deep Rinse option suggested loading examples. amount of detergent. GE recommends when using fabric softener. • Close lid. the use of High Efficiency detergents • Select options.
  • Page 5 GEAppliances.ca Wash Cycles-Cycle Selector Knob The wash cycle controls the type of washing process. The cycle selector knob can be turned in either direction. Turning the knob after starting a cycle will stop the washer and change the cycle/options to the new selection. Press Start to begin the new cycle selection. The chart below will help you match the items to be washed with the best wash cycle settings.
  • Page 6 Operating instructions. Wash Cycles-Cycle Selector Knob - Continued Items to Wash Cycle Wash Temp Soil Level Spin Selection Options Available Cycle Details Recommended use of at least once Cleaning the Basket Ex. Heavy Normal Deep Fill per month. Never load laundry when basket of residue Clean Deep Rinse...
  • Page 7 GEAppliances.ca Stain Removal Guide The Stain Removal Guide feature allows you to indicate what stains are on the garments in your load. This feature incorporates a patent pending treatment method. An initial water fill is performed at a temperature tailored to the stain type selected and to an amount which enables a concentrated cleaning step.
  • Page 8 Operating instructions. 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. NOTE: Longer Spin times typically reduce dryer time/energy usage (i.e.
  • Page 9 Loading and using the washer. GEAppliances.ca Always follow fabric manufacturer’s care label when laundering. WARNING - Fire Hazard Never place items in the washer that are dampened with gasoline or other flammable liquids. No washer can completely remove oil. Do not dry anything that has ever had any type of oil on it (including cooking oils). Doing so so can result in death, explosion, or fire.
  • Page 10 About washer features. Automatic Load Sensing This determines the correct agitate profile, agitate duration and amount of water suited to the size and type of load placed in the washer. The washer will not start the wash cycle or fill with water if the lid is open. When the lid is closed the machine is able to begin filling with water in order to sense the load size.

  • Page 11: Consumer Help Indicator

    Care and cleaning of the washer. GEAppliances.ca Exterior of the Washer Immediately wipe off any spills with a damp cloth. Interior of the Washer To clean the interior of the washer, select the Basket Clean cycle is working, the Basket Clean feature on the control panel. This display will show the estimated cycle time Basket Clean cycle should be performed, at a remaining.
  • Page 12 • Product failure due to improper installation is not Drain Hose Extension (For discharge heights from 60" - 96" covered under the Warranty. GE Parts and Accessories rder on-line at GEApplianceparts.com today, 24 hours a day or by phone at 1 800 661 1616 during normal bussines hours.
  • Page 13 Installation Instructions LOCATION OF YOUR WASHER Do Not Install the Washer: IMPORTANT: Minimum Installation Clearances - Alcove or Closet 1. In an area exposed to dripping water or outside • If your washer is approved for installation in an alcove weather conditions.
  • Page 14 Installation Instructions CONNECT WATER HOSES TO WASHER CONNECT WATER HOSES TO OUTLET VALVES Disconnect electrical cord before installing water hoses. If not installed, install rubber washer in one end of hot water hose. Determine which is HOT water line before attaching water Thread hot water hose onto connection labeled H at top rear of hoses to faucets.
  • Page 15 Installation Instructions CONNECT TO DRAIN Pull the drain hose out from top to proceed installation. The drain or standpipe must be capable of accepting a discharge at a rate of 16 gal per minute. The drain height Drain Hose must be 30” minimum and 96” maximum. The standpipe diameter must be 1-1/2”...
  • Page 16 Installation Instructions ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS This appliance must be grounded. In the event of WARNING - Fire Hazard malfunction or breakdown, grounding will reduce the risk of electric shock by providing a path of least resistance Plug into a grounded 3-prong outlet. for electric current.
  • Page 17 Before you call for service…Troubleshooting Tips Save time and money! Review the charts on the following pages, or visit GEAppliances.ca. You may not need to call for service. WATER Possible Causes What To Do Small amount of water Normal dispenser It is normal for a small amount of water to remain in dispenser after the remaining in dispenser operation...
  • Page 18 Before you call for service…Troubleshooting Tips OPERATION Possible Causes What To Do Residual powder in Wash water too cold or low Select a warmer wash temperature if possible to improve dissolving of dispenser or clogging home water pressure detergent or use liquid detergent. Make sure siphon caps are free of debris of dispensers (Not all and fully pressed into position.
  • Page 19 GEAppliances.ca PERFORMANCE Possible Causes What To Do Blinking Spin light or Out of balance condition Allow cycle to continue and finish. Spin light on at end has been detected If load is wet at the end of the cycle, even out load and run a Drain of cycle &...
  • Page 20 Canada. If the product is located in an area where service by a GE Authorized Servicer is not available, you may be responsible for a trip charge or you may be required to bring the product to an Authorized GE Service location.

  • Page 21: Consumer Support

    GEAppliances.ca In Canadá: If you are not satisfied with the service you receive from GE, contact us on our Website with all the details including your phone number, or write to: Director, Consumer Relations, MC Commercial Suite 310, 1 Factory Lane Moncton, N.B.

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