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GEAppliances GFW490 Owner's Manual & Installation Instructions

GEAppliances GFW490 Owner's Manual & Installation Instructions

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Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Loading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
CONSUMER SUPPORT
Warranty ( United States ) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Warranty ( Canada ) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Consumer Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Write the model and serial
numbers here:
Model # _________________
Serial # _________________
You can find them on a label
on the side of the washer.
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OWNER'S MANUAL &
INSTALLATION
INSTRUCTIONS
GFW490
GFW480
GFWR4805
GFWR4800
GHWS3605
GHWS3600
GFWR2705
GFWR2700
GFWS2605
GFWS2600
ENGLISH/FRANÇAIS/
ESPAÑOL
49-90518-2 06-16 GEA

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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    Features ......13 GFW490 Loading ......15...
  • Page 2 THANK YOU FOR MAKING GE APPLIANCES A PART OF YOUR HOME. Whether you grew up with GE Appliances, or this is your first, we’re happy to have you in the family. We take pride in the craftsmanship, innovation and design that goes into every GE Appliances product, and we think you will too.

  • Page 3: Safety Instructions

    IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. GEAppliances.com IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS To reduce the risk of death, fire, explosion, electric shock, or injury to persons when using your appliance, WARNING follow basic precautions, including the following: Read all instructions before using the appliance.
  • Page 4 This washer must be properly installed and located in accordance with the Installation Instructions before it is used. If you did not receive an Installation Instructions, you can receive one by visiting GEAppliances.com or by calling GE Appliances at 800.GE.CARES (800.432.2737).

  • Page 5: Using The Washer

    Models: GFWR4805, GFWR4800, GHWS3605, GHWS3600 - GE Appliances RightHeight™ Design Steam Washer with Built-In Pedestal™ Models: GFWR2705, GFWR2700, GFWS2605, GFWS2600 - GE Appliances RightHeight™ Design Steam Washer with Built-In Pedestal™ Models: GFW490, GFW480 - Steam Washer with Built-In Pedestal™ Delay Wash...

  • Page 6: Getting Started

    Control settings. Getting Started Open the dispenser and add Load clothes into your washer and close the door. detergent, bleach and fabric softener, as desired. Press Power to turn on the washer. If the screen is dark, a press of the Press Start to begin the wash Power button will “wake up”...
  • Page 7 GEAppliances.com Wash Cycles - Continued Items to Wash Cycle Soil Wash Temp Spin Selection Options Available Cycle Details Level Towels, sheets, Towels Ex. Heavy Extra High Stain Removal Guide Cycle designed for washing towels, pillowcases and Sheets Heavy High Prewash or Presoak sheets, pillowcases and dish rags.
  • Page 8 Control settings. Wash Cycles - Continued Items to Wash Cycle Soil Wash Temp Spin Selection Options Available Cycle Details Level Heavily soiled Sanitize Ex. Heavy Extra Hot Extra High Use this cycle to eliminate 99.9% of colorfast items Heavy High Prewash or Presoak bacteria from fabrics.
  • Page 9 GEAppliances.com Soil Changing the Soil level increases or To change the Soil level, press the Soil decreases the wash time to remove level button until you have reached the different amounts of soil. desired setting. You can choose between Extra Light, Light, Normal, Heavy or Extra Heavy soil levels.
  • Page 10 Control settings. PreSoak (on some models) For soaking your garments prior to PreSoak must be selected prior to the PreWash (if selected) and/or wash pressing Start. cycle. This option begins with a brief The PreSoak time is set in ½ hour tumble and then proceeds to soak the increments, with the maximum clothes for a specified period of time.
  • Page 11 GEAppliances.com Tumble Care (on some models) Freshly tumbles your garments At the end of the cycle, the display Tumble Care periodically for up to 8 hours after the will scroll “END” and after ten minutes wash cycle is complete to lessen the the Tumble Care will begin.
  • Page 12 Control settings. Add Steam To use: Add Steam adds steam into the washer early in the cycle to assist with loosening 1. Turn power ON and select a wash stains on the Towels/Sheets, Normal, cycle. The Add Steam option is only Whites, Bulky, Active Wear, Power available on Towels/Sheets, Normal, Clean, Sanitize or Allergen cycles.

  • Page 13: Features

    About the washer features. GEAppliances.com The Dispenser Drawer Slowly open the dispenser drawer by pulling NOTE: You may see water in the detergent, it out until it stops. bleach and fabric softener compartments at the end of the cycle. This is a result of...
  • Page 14 About the washer features. The Detergent Compartment Only use high-efficiency detergent Detergent usage may need to be in this washer. DO NOT fill high- adjusted for water temperature, water efficiency detergent over the MAX hardness, size and soil level of the line.

  • Page 15: Loading

    Loading the washer. Always follow fabric manufacturer’s care label when laundering. GEAppliances.com WARNING - Fire Hazard DO NOT wash fabrics soiled with flammable liquids or cleaning solvents. No washer can completely remove oil. DO NOT wash or dry anything that has been soaked in or spotted with any type of oil (including cooking oils).

  • Page 16: Care And Cleaning

    Care and Cleaning. Cleaning the Interior of the Washer To clean the interior of the washer, select If for any reason the cycle needs to the Tub Clean feature on the control panel. be interrupted, the door will not open This Tub Clean cycle should be performed, immediately.
  • Page 17 GEAppliances.com Cleaning the 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.
  • Page 18 Care and Cleaning. Dispenser Drawer Area: Detergent and fabric softener may build up in the dispenser drawer. Residue should be removed once or twice a month. Remove the drawer by first pulling it out until it stops. Then reach back into the left rear corner of the drawer cavity and press down firmly on the lock tab, pulling out the drawer.

  • Page 19: Installation Instructions

    Installation Washer Instructions If you have any questions, call GE Appliances at 800.GE.CARES (800.432.2737) GEAppliances.com or visit our Website at: In Canada, call 1.800.561.3344 www.GEAppliances.ca or visit TOOLS REQUIRED FOR BEFORE YOU BEGIN WASHER INSTALLATION Read these instructions completely and carefully.
  • Page 20 Installation Instructions LOCATION OF YOUR WASHER DO NOT Install the Washer: IMPORTANT: Minimum Installation Clearances 1. In an area exposed to dripping water or outside weather conditions. The ambient temperature • When installed in alcove: Sides, Rear, should never be below 60°F (15.6°C) for proper Top = 0 (0 cm) washer operation.
  • Page 21 Installation Instructions UNPACKING THE WASHER 1. After removing the washer from its carton, remove all base packaging, including the cardboard, styrofoam base and styrofoam basket support (inserted in center of base). NOTE: If you are installing a pedestal, proceed to the installation instructions that come with the pedestal.
  • Page 22 Installation Instructions ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS This appliance must be grounded. In the event of WARNING - Electrical Shock 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 23 Installation Instructions INSTALLING THE WASHER WATER SUPPLY REQUIREMENTS 1. Run some water from the hot and cold faucets to flush the Hot and cold water faucets MUST be installed within water lines and remove particles that might clog the inlet 42 inches (107 cm) of your washers water inlet.
  • Page 24 If replacement parts are needed for your washer, they can be ordered in the United States by visiting our Website GE Appliances at at GEApplianceparts.com or by calling 800.GE.CARES. In Canada, visit geappliances.ca or call 1.800.561.3344. Cable Tie Cable Tie...
  • Page 25 Before you call for service… GEAppliances.com Truth or myth? Below is a list of truths and myths to help you better understand your frontload washer Truth or Myth? Answer Explanation There is not enough water MYTH load. Except for certain cycles like Handwash and Tub Clean that use more to properly wash my clothes water, you will not see a visible water line on the door glass.

  • Page 26: Troubleshooting Tips

    Before you call for service… Troubleshooting Tips Save time and money! Review the charts on the following pages first and you may not need to call for service. Problem Possible Cause What To Do Not draining Load is out of balance •...
  • Page 27 GEAppliances.com Problem Possible Cause What To Do Incomplete cycle Automatic load redistribution • Timer adds 3 minutes to cycle for each rebalance. 11 or 15 or timer not rebalances may be done. This is normal operation. advancing Do nothing; the machine will finish the wash cycle.
  • Page 28 Before you call for service… Problem Possible Cause What To Do Water does not Automatic self system checks • After Start is pressed, the washer does several system checks. Water enter washer or will flow 60 seconds after Start is pressed. enters slowly Water supply is turned off •...
  • Page 29 GEAppliances.com Problem Possible Cause What To Do Detergent leak Incorrect placement of • Make sure detergent insert is properly located and fully seated. Never detergent insert put detergent above max line. This is normal • It is normal operation to see detergent leak on door gasket about 20 seconds after filling the dispenser.

  • Page 30: Warranty ( United States )

    Customer Care technician. To schedule service, Proof of the original purchase on-line, visit us at GEAppliances.com, or call GE Appliances at date is needed to obtain 800.GE.CARES (800.432.2737). Please have serial number and service under the warranty.

  • Page 31: Warranty ( Canada )

    GE Appliances Washer Warranty. (For customers in Canada) All warranty service provided by our Factory Service Centres or an authorized technician. For service, call 1.800.561.3344. Please have serial number and model number available when calling for service. Servicing your appliance may require the use of the onboard data port for diagnostics. This gives a GE Appliances Factory Service technician the ability to quickly diagnose any issues with your appliance and helps GE Appliances improve its products by providing GE Appliances with information on your appliance.

  • Page 32: Consumer Support

    Consumer Support. GE Appliances Website GEAppliances.com Have a question or need assistance with your appliance? Try the GE Appliances Website, 24 hours a day, any day of the year! For greater convenience and faster service, you can now download Owner’s Manuals, order parts or even schedule service on-line.

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