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GEAppliances.com
Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2, 3
Owner’s Manual &
Installation Instructions
Operating Instructions
Control Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
WCVH4800K
Control Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5–7
WCVH4815K
Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Loading and Using the Washer . . . . .9–12
Installation Instructions . . . . .13–18 Laveuses
Drain Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
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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, operatin
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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 acid
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About the washer control panel. You can locate your model number on a label inside the door. WARNING! To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons, read the IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS before operating this appliance. Quick Start If the screen is dark, press the POWER button to “wake up” the display. Press the POWER button. 1 Select a wash cycle. (Defaults 2 are set for each wash cycle. These default settings can be changed. See Control settings for more information.) If y
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Installation Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support Instructions Control settings. GEAppliances.com Wash Cycles 2 The wash cycles are optimized for specific types of wash loads. The chart below will help you match ™ lifters lightly tumble the clothes into the water and the wash setting with the loads. The Gentle Wash detergent solution to clean the load. WHITES/ For heavily to lightly soiled white cottons, household linens, work and play clothes. HEAVY D
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Control settings. 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, Heavy or Extra Heavy soil. Spin Speed 4 Changing the SPIN setting changes the final spin speed of the cycles. Always follow the garment manufacturer’s care label when changing the SPIN setting. To change the SPIN setting,
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Installation Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support Instructions GEAppliances.com Signal 7 When the light is “on,” the washer will To turn the signal off, press the SIGNAL beep at the end of the cycle and every button and the light will go off. time you press a button on the control panel. Extra Rinse 8 Use an extra rinse when additional rinsing is desired to remove excess dirt and detergent from soiled loads. Delay Start 9 NOTES: Use to delay the start
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About the washer features. The Dispenser Drawer Slowly open the dispenser drawer by You may see water in the bleach and fabric pulling 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 After adding laundry products, slowly close normal operation of the washer. the dispenser drawer. Closing the drawer too quickly could result in early dispensing Use only HE High-Efficiency of the bleach, fabric softener o
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Installation Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support Instructions Loading and using the washer. Always follow fabric manufacturer’s care label when laundering. GEAppliances.com Sorting Wash Loads Colors Soil Fabric Lint Whites Heavy Delicates Lint Producers Lights Normal Easy Care Lint Collectors Darks Light Sturdy Cottons ■ Combine large and small items in a load. Load large items first. Large items should not be more than half the total wash load. ■ W
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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 shar
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Installation Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support Instructions Always follow fabric manufacturer’s care label when laundering. 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 rear center of the drawer cavity and press down firmly on the lock tab, pulling out t
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Loading and using the washer. Fabric Care Labels Below are fabric care label “symbols” that affect the clothing you will be laundering. WASH LABELS Machine wash Normal Permanent Press/ Gentle/ Do not wash Do not wring cycle Hand wash wrinkle resistant delicate BLEACH LABELS Bleach symbols Any bleach Only non-chlorine bleach Do not bleach (when needed) (when needed) DETERGENT LABELS Use only HE High-Efficiency detergent. 12 Installation Consumer Support Troubleshooting Tips Operating Instructions
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Installation Washer Instructions WCVH4800 and WCVH4815 If you hav e any questions, call 800.GE.CARES (800.432.2737) or visit our Website at: GEAppliances.com In Canada, call 1.800.561.3344 or visit www.GEAppliances.ca TOOLS REQUIRED FOR BEFORE YOU BEGIN WASHER INSTALLATION Read these instructions completely and carefully. ❏ Wrench (provided) • IMPORTANT – Save these instructions ❏ Channel-lock adjustable pliers for local inspector’s use. ❏ Carpenter’s level • IMPORTANT – Observe all governin
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Installation Instructions LOCATION OF YOUR WASHER ROUGH-IN DIMENSIONS Do Not Install the Washer: FRONT 1. In an area exposed to dripping water or outside 23.5” weather conditions. The ambient temperature (597 mm) should 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 vibrate or
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Installation Instructions UNPACKING THE WASHER UNPACKING THE WASHER (cont.) 7. Insert shipping bolt hole covers into shipping bolt holes. WARNING: Recycle or destroy the carton and plastic bags after the washer is unpacked. Make materials inaccessible to children. Children might use them for play. Cartons covered with rugs, bedspreads or plastic sheets can become airtight chambers causing suffocation. 1. Cut and remove all packaging straps. 2. While it is in the carton, carefully lay the wash
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Installation Instructions WATER SUPPLY REQUIREMENTS ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS Hot and cold water faucets MUST be installed within Read these instructions completely 42 inches (107 cm) of your washer’s water inlet. The faucets and carefully. MUST be 3/4″ (1.9 cm) garden hose-type so inlet hoses can be connected. Water pressure MUST be between 10 and 120 pounds per square inch. Your water department can advise WARNING—TO REDUCE THE RISK OF you of your water pressure. The hot water temperature FIRE
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Installation Instructions INSTALLING THE WASHER 5. Carefully move the washer to its final location. Gently rock the washer into position. It is important not to damage 1. Run some water from the hot and cold faucets to flush the rubber leveling legs when moving your washer the water lines and remove particles that might clog to its final location. Damaged legs can increase washer the water valve screens. vibration. It may be helpful to spray window cleaner on 2. Remove the inlet hoses from the
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Installation Instructions 9. Turn on the power at the circuit breaker/fuse box. INSTALLING THE WASHER (cont.) 10. Read the rest of this Owner’s Manual. It contains 7. Attach U-shaped hose guide to the end of the drain valuable and helpful information that will save you hose. Place the hose in a laundry tub or standpipe. time and money. NOTE: If the drain hose is placed in a standpipe without 11. Before starting the washer, check to make sure: forming a U shape, a siphoning action could occur. Th
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Installation Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support Instructions Before you call for service… GEAppliances.com 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 spinning or agitating Drain hose is kinked or • Straighten drain hose and make sure washer is not improperly connected sitting on it. Household drain may • Check household plu
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Before you call for service… Problem Possible Cause What To Do Incomplete cycle or timer Drain hose is kinked or • Straighten drain hose and make sure washer is not not advancing improperly connected sitting on it. Household drain may • Check household plumbing. You may need to call be clogged a plumber. Drain hose siphoning; drain hose • Ensure there is an air gap between hose and drain. pushed too far down in the drain Washer pump filter may • Clean Pump Filter – Open the pump access door (
