GE VFW310 Owner's Manual page 17

Preventative Maintenance / Care and Cleaning
Door Gasket
Open the washer door.
Using both hands, press
down on the door gasket.
While holding down the door
gasket, inspect the interior
fold. Remove any foreign
objects if found trapped
inside the gasket.
Dispenser Drawer Area
Detergent and fabric softener may build up in the dispenser drawer. Residue should be removed
once or twice a month or as needed.
• Remove the drawer by first pulling it out until it stops. Using a tool such as a long screwdriver,
press down firmly on the locking tab located at the rear of the drawer and pull the drawer out.
• Rinse the drawer with hot water to remove traces of accumulated laundry products.
• To clean the drawer opening, use a small brush to clean the recess. Remove all residue from
the upper and lower parts of the recess.
• Replace the dispenser drawer.
• To reduce buildup in the dispenser drawer area, use High-Efficiency (HE) detergent only.
Pump Filter
Due to the nature of the front-load washer, it is sometimes possible for small articles to pass to the pump. The washer
has a filter to capture lost items so they are not dumped to the drain. To retrieve lost items, clean out the pump filter.
1. Remove bottom access panel.
2. Locate the drain hose.
3. Place tray under drain hose and let the water drain into the tray.
4. Return drain hose to the upright position.
5. Remove the filter and debris.
6. Rinse the drain filter.
7. Reinsert the drain filter.
8. Close the bottom access panel.
Extended Unused Periods
Make sure the water supply valves are shut off. Drain all water from hoses and water filter pump area if ambient
temperature will be below freezing.
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Make sure there is nothing blocking the
holes under the gasket.
When finished cleaning the door
gasket, release it and the gasket will
return to the operating position.
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