GE VFW310 Owner's Manual page 8

Getting started
Dispenser Drawer
Sudsing Conditions
Your washer is a high efficiency front loading washer. It was specifically designed to use less water than top loading
washers while achieving very high quality laundering results. However, highly efficient front loading washers with
laboratory verified water levels can still experience over sudsing if regular detergent (liquid or powder) is used,
especially if too much detergent is used. We STRONGLY RECOMMEND using low sudsing detergent that is clearly
marked "HE" and that no more than 1/4 cup be used for a full load.
Bubbles and white suds do NOT clean clothes; in fact, excess suds are difficult to fully rinse away and may remain in
clothes at the end of the wash cycle. Detergent that is not rinsed away can irritate skin and cause changes to clothing
color when heated in a dryer.
We have implemented a proprietary software algorithm in this washer to help distinguish between over suds and
clogged pump strainer basket conditions. Generally, this washer will complete a wash cycle even if a moderate over
sudsing or out-of-balance condition is experienced. When the washer detects over suds, it will automatically add
water to the rinse cycle to remove suds. This will increase the running time of the cycle, which is normal. Excessive
over sudsing, a clogged pump strainer basket (due to accumulated lint and debris), or an extremely out-of-balance
load are conditions which may cause a wash cycle to not finish and an error code to be displayed.
If the wash cycle does not complete or you see an error code, the software is performing properly to protect the
washer from abnormal operating conditions. If necessary, from the lower left front of the washer carefully remove
the pump strainer basket to clean it out according to the instructions in this manual. Refer to Pump Filter in the
Preventive Maintenance section. Be careful to wait for any hot water in the drum to cool to a safe temperature before
removing the strainer since some water will be released.
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Door
Coin Meter (Coin Operated Models Only)
Control Panel
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