GE WCVH4800 Owner's Manual & Installation Instructions page 10

Loading and using the washer.
Care and Cleaning/General Maintenance
Exterior: Immediately wipe off any spills. Wipe with damp cloth. Wipe or dust spills or washing
compounds with a damp cloth. Washer control panel and finishes may be damaged by some laundry
pretreatment and stain remover products. Apply these products away from the washer. The fabric may
then be washed and dried normally. Damage to your washer caused by these products is not covered
by your warranty. Do not hit surface with sharp objects.
Interior: Dry around the washer door opening, flexible gasket (including attached hoses) and door glass.
These areas should always be clean to ensure a watertight seal.
It is recommended to rinse the washer at least once per month with 1 cup of bleach (or other
commercially available product manufactured for this purpose, such as Tide
poured into the bleach section of the dispenser (no clothes) using the BASKET CLEAN cycle (found in
the WASHER cycles menu).
Moving and Storage: Ask the service technician to remove water from drain pump and hoses.
Do not store the washer where it will be exposed to the weather. When moving the washer,
the tub should be kept stationary by using the shipping bolts removed during installation.
See Installation Instructions in this manual. If these parts are not available, they can be ordered
by visiting our Website at GEAppliances.com or by calling 800.GE.CARES.
Long Vacations: Be sure water supply is shut off at faucets. Drain all water from hoses if weather
will be below freezing.
Clean 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. With a knife or slotted screwdriver, pry open the door on
the bottom right of the front of the unit.
2. Twist the small white cap counterclockwise a quarter turn
and unhook the small rubber hose. Pull the hose out of the
hole and remove the white drain hose plug above a small
pan to capture any water that may drain. Drain the excess
water. Replace.
3. Unscrew the pump filter. Rinse. Replace.
4. Close the access door.
Cleaning the Door Gasket
Open the washer door. Using both hands, press down the door gasket.
Remove any foreign objects if found trapped inside the gasket. Make sure
there is nothing blocking the holes behind the gasket.
While holding down the door gasket, inspect the interior of the gasket
by pulling it down with your fingers. Remove any foreign objects if found
trapped inside this gasket. Make sure there is nothing blocking the holes
behind the gasket.
When you are finished cleaning the door gasket, remove your hands and
the gaskets will return to the operating position.
10
Washing Machine Cleaner)
®
Drain Hose
Drain Plug
Pump Filter
Pump Filter