Getting Started - GE GFW148 Owner's Manual & Installation Instructions

Getting started

To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons, read the IMPORTANT SAFETY
WARNING
INFORMATION before operating this appliance.
Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your model.
Step 1
(Appearance
will vary)
• Add fabric softener to the fabric
softener dispenser; see page 10.
• Add the manufacturer's
recommended amount of
detergent. GE Appliances
recommends the use of High
Efficiency detergents such as
your energy efficient washer. Place
detergent pods in the bottom of the
wash basket before adding clothes.
Display and Status Lights
The display shows cycle status (
cycle and the options selected. In addition, the display will show:
Controls locked on.
End of cycle signal on.
Indicates Delay Wash set time is selected.
NOTE: If an out-of-balance condition is detected by the washer, the SPIN light will blink during the remaining portion
of the cycle and will stay illuminated for a short time after cycle completion. When this occurs, the washer is taking
actions to correct the out-of-balance condition and complete the cycle normally. In some cases, the washer may
not be able to balance the load and spin up to full speed. If you notice the load is more wet than usual at the end of
the cycle, redistribute the load evenly in the wash tub and run a drain and spin cycle. Select Rinse+Spin cycle and
select no rinse by pressing Rinse until both Extra and Normal lights turn off.
Controls
K L
FILL WASH RINSE SPIN
Ex Heavy Ex Hot Max Door
Heavy Hot High Locked
Normal Warm Medium
Light Cool Low Extra
Ex Light Cold No Spin Normal
Temp Spin Rinse
Soil
C D E F
A Power
Press to "wake up" the display. If the display is active, press to put the washer into standby mode.
NOTE: Pressing Power does not disconnect the appliance from the power supply.
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Step 2
• Loosely add items.
Overloading may
negatively impact wash
performance. See page 11
for suggested loading
examples.
in • Close door.
NOTE: Washer will not
start with door open.
FILL WASH RINSE SPIN
Est Time Remaining
Heavy
Duty
Towels
Casuals
Delay
My Cycle PreWash
Delay
My Cycle PreWash
Wash
Hold to Set
G H I
Step 3
• If the screen is dark, press the Power
button to "wake up" the display.
• Select a wash cycle. (Defaults are set for
each wash cycle. These default settings
can be changed. See Control settings
for more information.)
), the Estimated Time Remaining until the end of the
B
Normal Quick Wash
Whites
Delicates
Cold Wash
Casuals
Active
Rinse + Spin
Wear
Sanitize Tub Clean
Step 4
Power
• Press the
Start/Pause
button.
J
Power
Start
Stain Wash
With Steam
Pause
With Steam
Start
Pause
A
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