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GEAppliances.com
Safety Instructions ............................. 2, 3
Owner’s Manual &
Installation Instructions
Operating Instructions
Control Panels ..................................................... 4
GFWH2400
Control Settings ..............................................5 , 6
GFWH2405
Features ............................................................. 6–9
GFWS3500
Loading and Using the Washer ........... 9, 10
GFWS3505
Cleaning the Washer ............................. 11–13
GFWS360
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. For your safety, the information in this manual must be followed to minimize the risk WARNING! of fire or explosion, electric shock, or to prevent property damage, personal injury or loss of life. The instructions in this manual and all other literature included with this washer are not meant to cover every possible condition and situation that may occur. Good, safe practices and caution MUST be applied when installing, opera
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Installation Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support Instructions GEAppliances.com WHEN USING THE WASHER Never reach into washer while it is moving. Never attempt to operate this appliance Wait until the machine has completely stopped if it is damaged, malfunctioning, partially before opening the door. disassembled, or has missing or broken parts, including a damaged cord or plug. Use this Do not mix chlorine bleach with ammonia appliance or
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About the washer control panel. Find the illustration that closely matches your model and see the cycle descriptions starting on page 6 for details. 11 14 14 13 13 10 10 8 9 3 4 5 2 7 6 11 11 12 12 13 13 10 10 8 9 11 3 4 5 2 7 6 11 11 12 12 13 13 11 10 10 8 9 3 4 5 2 7 6 11 11 12 12 4 Installation Consumer Support Troubleshooting Tips Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Instructions
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Installation Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support Instructions About the washer control settings. GEAppliances.com Power 1 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. Wash Cycles 2 The wash cycles are optimized for specific types of wash loads. The chart below will help you match the wash ™ setting with the loads. T
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About the washer control panel. Soil Level 3 Changing the SOIL LEVEL increases or decreases the wash time to remove different amounts of soil. To change the SOIL LEVEL, press the SOIL LEVEL button until you have reached the desired setting. You can choose between Extra Light, Light, Normal or Heavy soil. Spin Speed 4 Changing the SPIN SPEED changes the final spin speed of the cycles. Always follow the fabric manufacturer’s care label when changing the SPIN SPEED. To change the SPIN SPEED, pres
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Installation Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support Instructions About the washer features. NOTE: Features may not be available on all washer models. GEAppliances.com Extra Rinse 9 Use an extra rinse when additional rinsing is desired to remove excess dirt and detergent from soiled loads. Delay Start 10 You can delay the start of a wash cycle NOTE: If you forget to fully close the door, for 10–18 hours, depending on the model. a reminder signal wil
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About the washer features. The Dispenser Drawer Slowly open the dispenser drawer by pulling You may see water in the bleach and fabric it out until it stops. softener compartments at the end of the cycle. This is a result of the flushing/siphoning action and is part of the normal operation of the After adding laundry products, slowly close washer. the dispenser drawer. Closing the drawer too quickly could result in early dispensing Use only HE High-Efficiency of the bleach, fabric soft
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Installation Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support Instructions GEAppliances.com The Fabric Softener Compartment Dilute with water to the maximum fill line. If desired, pour the recommended amount Do not exceed the maximum fill line. of liquid fabric softener into the compartment Overfilling can cause early dispensing of the labeled “FABRIC SOFTENER.” fabric softener, which could stain clothes. Use only liquid fabric softener in the NOTE: Do not
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Loading and using the washer. Loading the Washer Wash drum may be fully loaded with loosely added To add items after washer has started, press items. Do not wash fabrics containing fl ammable START/PAUSE and wait until the door is unlatched. materials (waxes, cleaning fl uids, etc.). The washer may take up to 30 seconds to unlock the door after pressing START/PAUSE depending on the machine conditions. Do not try to force open the door when it is locked. After the door unlocks, open gently.
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Installation Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support Instructions Cleaning the washer. GEAppliances.com Care and Cleaning Exterior: Immediately wipe off any spills. Wipe with damp cloth. Do not hit surface with sharp objects. 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 sh
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Cleaning the washer. 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. Pump fi lter 1. Using a small flathead screwdriver, open the access door. 2. Place a shallow pan or dish under the pump access door and towels on the floor in front of the washer to protect the flo
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Installation Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support Instructions GEAppliances.com 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. Lock tab is visible only after drawer has bee
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Installation Washer Instructions If you have any questions, call 800.GE.CARES (800.432.2737) or visit our Website at: GEAppliances.com. In Canada, visit www.geappliances or call 1.800.561.3344. TOOLS REQUIRED FOR BEFORE YOU BEGIN WASHER INSTALLATION Read these instructions completely and carefully. 1/4 nut driver • IMPORTANT – Save these instructions 3/8 socket with ratchet for local inspector’s use. 3/8 open-end wrench • IMPORTANT – Observe all governing codes and ordinan
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Installation Instructions LOCATION OF YOUR WASHER ROUGH-IN DIMENSIONS Do Not Install the Washer: 1. In an area exposed to dripping water or outside FRONT weather conditions. The ambient temperature should 27” (68.58 cm) never be below 60°F (15.6°C) for proper washer operation. 2. In an area where it will come in contact with curtains or drapes. 3. On carpet. The floor MUST be a hard surface with a maximum slope of 1/2 per foot (1.27 cm per 30 cm). To make sure the washer does not
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Installation Instructions UNPACKING THE WASHER ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS Read these instructions completely WARNING: Recycle or destroy the carton and plastic bags after the washer is unpacked. Make and carefully. materials inaccessible to children. Children might use them for play. Cartons covered with rugs, bedspreads WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF or plastic sheets can become airtight chambers causing FIRE, ELECTRICAL SHOCK AND PERSONAL INJURY: suffocation. • DO NOT USE AN EXTENSION
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Installation Instructions INSTALLING THE WASHER WATER SUPPLY REQUIREMENTS 1. Run some water from the hot and cold faucets to flush Hot and cold water faucets MUST be installed within the water lines and remove particles that might clog up 42 inches (107 cm) of your washer’s water inlet. The faucets the water valve screens. MUST be 3/4 (1.9 cm) garden hose-type so inlet hoses can be connected. Water pressure MUST be between 10 2. Remove the inlet hoses from the plastic bag. and 120
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Installation Instructions INSTALLING THE WASHER (cont.) 8. Plug the power cord into a grounded outlet. 6. With the washer in its final position, place a level on NOTE: Check to be sure the power is off at the circuit top of the washer (if the washer is installed under breaker/fuse box before plugging the power cord a counter, the washer should not be able to rock). into an outlet. Adjust the front leveling legs up or down to ensure the washer is resting solid. Turn the lock nuts on e
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Installation Instructions ADAPTIVE VIBRATION CONTROL 3. Rotate the cycle knob and select PE1 or PE2 for Your GE washer is equipped with Adaptiive Vibration Control pedestal. Press the START button to make the Technology. Using information about the floor, this system selection PE1 is YES and PE2 is NO. can reduce vibration and improve spin performance in some installations by adapting the spin cycle. The DEFAULT configuration is specially designed to provide optimal performance across
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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 • Redistribute clothes and run drain & spin or rinse & spin. Not spinning • Increase load size if washing small load containing heavy and light Not agitating items. Pump clogged • See page 12 on how to clean the Pump Filter. Drain hose is kinked or • Straighten dr
