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Operating instructions
Care and cleaning
Troubleshooting Tips

USER MANUAL Washer

Operating instructions

Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your model.

Add fabric softener to the fabric softener dispenser; see page 7.
Add detergent. GE recommends the use of High Efficiency detergents in all Energy Star-rated washers.

Loosely add items around infusor™. Overloading may negatively impact wash performance. See page 8 for suggested loading examples.
Close lid.

NOTE: Washer will not fill with lid open.


Select wash cycle. Select wash options, including Fabric Softener option. Select options including Pretreat/Bleach option.		Press Start.

Controls

A. Power

Press to “wake up” the display. If the display is active, press to put the washer into idle mode. NOTE: Pressing POWER does not disconnect the appliance from the power supply

B. Start and Pause

Press Start to begin the cycle. NOTE: The lid must be closed for the washer to fill and the cycle to start. If the lid is open, “LID” will scroll across the display. If the lid is closed, the lid will lock, the detergent will be dispensed, and “FILL” will scroll across the display.

Pressing Start again will Pause the cycle and the Start indicator light will blink.

To continue the cycle, press Start again. If machine is paused more than 24 hours, the cycle will be cancelled. If water remains in the machine, select the Drain & Spin cycle to drain tub and spin water out of the washer tub.

C. Display and Status Lights

Display: The display shows the approximate time remaining until the end of the cycle

NOTE: The cycle time is affected by how long it takes the washer to fill. This depends on the water pressure in your home. The “smart” timer “learns” the amount of time it takes to fill your washer and adjusts the total time accordingly.

In addition, this display will, “scroll” the washer status:

bALAnCINg Start of rebalancing cycle to redistribute clothes. Stops after rebalancing is complete.
CyCLE PrEP Sensing dry load size prior to fill (normal).
dELAY When Delay Wash is initiated. Replaced with estimated time when cycle starts.
End End of current cycle.
ES Washer in a delay start (4 hour maximum) awaiting lower energy rates (see the Energy Smart section)
FILL For the first 45 seconds of a fill, the estimated end of cycle time is displayed. For the rest of the fill time, “FILL” is scrolled until the fill completes.
H2O SUPPLY Can not sense water level (valves possibly turned off).
LId Cycle stopped because lid is open. Close the lid.
LOAd SenSE Sensing wet load size (normal).
PAUSE Cycle paused because the Start/Pause button was pressed and the washer was set to Pause. Press Start button again to restart the cycle

Cycle status lights: Shows whether the washer is in the SOAK, WASH, RINSE or SPIN cycle

Feature status lights indicate (see sections F and G for more details):

	The My Settings feature is on for this cycle.
	The washer is locked - will blink once if you press any button or turn the cycle knob.
	The signal is on. See the Variable Signal description.
	The Energy Smart feature is selected. See About Appliance Communication section.
	The lid is locked. See the Control Lock description.
	The eWash feature is selected.
	A Delay Wash time is set.

D. Wash Cycles-Cycle Selector Knob

The wash cycle controls the type of washing process. The Cycle Selector knob can be turned in either direction. Turning the knob after starting a cycle will stop the washer and change the cycle/options to the new selection. Press Start to begin the new cycle selection.

NOTE: When the knob is turned to another cycle, the tub light is turned on to assist in loading.

The chart below will help you match the wash cycle setting with your clothing.

Speedwash	For small loads of lightly soiled items that are needed in a hurry. Provides light wash/rinse and short high speed spin.
Delicates	For lingerie and special-care fabrics with light to normal soil. Provides light wash and low speed spin.
HandWash	For items labeled hand washable with light soils. Provides an extra light wash and medium speed spin.
Heavy Duty/Heavy Soil	An above normal cycle for heavily soiled or stained clothes. A soak cycle is added and the agitate cycle is extended for extra cleaning. This more aggressive cycle should be used sparingly.
Dark Colors	For non-colorfast cottons and blends or items that are labeled cold wash. Provides normal wash and medium speed spin.
Whites	For heavy to lightly soiled whites, household linens, work and play clothes. Provides a heavy wash and a high speed spin.
Normal/Light Colors	For heavy to lightly soiled colorfast cottons, household linens, work and play clothes. This cycle provides the best overall cleaning and should be used for most everyday items. Provides normal wash and medium speed spin.
Towels/Sheets	Provides periods of agitation and soak tailored for washing towels and sheets. Provides normal wash and a high speed spin.
Jeans	For washing medium to lightly soiled jeans. Provides normal wash and an medium speed spin. (For heavily soiled work jeans, use Whites cycle.)
Bulky Items/Comforters, Pillows	For large coats, bed spreads, mattress covers, sleeping bags and similar large and bulky items. Large items such as blankets, comforters, jackets and small rugs. Provides a normal wash and an extra heavy spin.
Quick Rinse	Rinses and spins non-soiled items where a rinse only is desired. Provides an extra light wash and an extra high speed spin. Fabric Softener and Extra Rinse options are available with this cycle.
Drain & Spin	For draining the tub and spinning water out of the clothes.
BASKETclean	Use for cleaning the basket of residue and odor. Recommended use of at least once per month. NOTE: Never load laundry while using BASKETclean. The laundry may become damaged or contaminated. See the Care and Cleaning section.
	Stain Removal Guide The Stain Removal Guide feature allows you to indicate what stains are on the garments in your load. This feature can be used with any wash cycle. To use Stain Removal Guide: Select the wash cycle. Press the Stain Removal Guide button (the button will light up when it is on). Continue to press to select tomato stain, oily stain, grass stain or dirt stain. The indicator light will show the selected stain. To select a different stain, press the Stain Removal Guide button until desired stain to be removed is lit. To turn off Stain Removal Guide, press until the light on the button turns off. NOTE: The Soil and Temperature levels will be changed to match each stain type. Turning off Stain Removal Guide will return the settings to default.

E. Settings

Individual settings for agitation (Soil), water temperature (Temp), and spin (Spin) can be set from the minimum (lowest in column) to maximum (highest in column). In general, the higher up the column, the more washer energy will be used.

NOTE: Higher Spin speeds typically reduce dryer time/energy usage (i.e. reduces total energy when using both a washer and a dryer).

F. Cycle Options

Delay Wash

When the Delay Wash button is repeatedly pressed, the delay time is set from 1 (01H) to 9 (09H) hours and back to clear (00H) hours. If you press and hold the Delay Wash button for 3 seconds, it will immediately reset.

Pretreat/Bleach

Set this option to add liquid pretreatment -OR- liquid bleach in the next load. Press once to indicate adding pretreatment (light on above button), twice to specify bleach (light on below button), three times to turn off (no light). Pretreatment or bleach will be added at the optimal time during the wash cycle (differs for pretreatment or bleach).

NOTE: Do NOT use pretreatment and bleach in the same load. If you forget to dispense (did not press button once or twice), you can flush out the dispenser by pouring water into the compartment and running a Quick Rinse cycle to remove from the tub.

Fabric Softener

Set this option to provide a deep rinse or when manually adding fabric softener to the rinse cycle. NOTE: This option is not allowed for some cycles. When allowed, it may change other settings (e.g. Spin may go to a higher setting) to maximize performance.

NOTE: Do not use fabric softener dispensing balls with this washer. They do not work correctly in high efficiency washers.

eWash

When the eWash button is pressed, the cycle changes to its most energy efficient settings and all of the eMonitor lights will light to indicate that the most efficient settings are on. If you change settings, the eWash light will go off and the number of eMonitor lights will decrease (or increase) to indicate decreased (or increased) energy efficiency settings.

G. Additional Options

Soak

This option begins with a brief agitation, soaks for a specified period of time, then moves through the rest of the cycle automatically. Repeated pressing of the Soak button will add 15 minutes, then 30 minutes and then return back to 0 soak minutes.

Extra Rinse

When you use extra detergent or bleach to clean heavily soiled clothes, use the Extra Rinse option to better remove additional residues.

NOTE: This option is not allowed for some cycles.

Control Lock

You can lock the controls to prevent any selections from being made. Or you can lock the controls after you have started a cycle. Children cannot accidentally start the washer by touching buttons with this option selected.

To lock the washer controls, press and hold both the Soak and Extra Rinse buttons for 3 seconds. The control lock icon will light up when it is on.

To unlock the washer controls, press and hold both the Soak and Extra Rinse buttons for 3 seconds.

NOTE: The Power button can still be used when the machine is locked.

Variable Signal

Use the Variable Signal button to change the volume of the end of cycle signal. Press the button until you reach the desired volume (high, medium, low) or off.

My Settings

As the cycle selector knob is turned, the Soil, Temp and Spin settings change to automatic pre-set default settings. If you desire a different setting, select the desired options or changes to cycle settings. Press and hold the My Settings button for 3 seconds, the washer will save these settings for that cycle and the status heart and My Settings button will light when active. In the future, when you turn the selector knob to that cycle, your settings will be automatically recalled. To temporarily (i.e. for this load) return to the pre-set default settings, press the My Settings button for 1/2 second. The status heart and button lights will turn off and the options will change back to these defaults. To make these default settings permanent, hold the My Settings button again for 3 seconds to make them your preferred settings (the lights will turn back on). NOTE: My Settings includes Stain Removal Guide but NOT Delay Wash or Variable Signal.

About washer features.

Laundry Additives

All additives – detergent, fabric softener, and pretreatments (e.g. OxiClean®) are added in the front corners. Your option selections will determine when each additive is automatically dispensed at its optimal time in the wash or rinse cycle.

DO NOT put detergent packets in dispenser compartments. Laundry detergent packets should only be added directly to the wash tub following the manufacturer’s directions.

Single Use Pretreatment or Liquid Bleach

To add either liquid pretreatment or liquid bleach to the next load, pour only one of them in the left rear compartment and press the Pretreat/Bleach button either once to light the pretreat light (above button) or twice to light the bleach light (below button). The liquid will be added at the optimal time (pretreatment - early or bleach – late) in the wash cycle.

Pretreatment option

Check clothing care labels for special instructions.
Measure liquid pretreatment carefully, following instructions on the bottle.
Before starting the washer, pour measured amount of pretreatment directly into the compartment.

Bleach option

The water fill dilutes liquid chlorine bleach as the washer fills for the wash cycle.

1. Check clothing care labels for special instructions.

2. Measure liquid bleach carefully, following instructions on the bottle.

Never pour undiluted liquid chlorine bleach directly onto clothes or into the wash basket.
Do not pour powdered bleach into bleach compartment.

3. Before starting the washer, pour measured amount of bleach directly into bleach compartment. Avoid splashing or over-filling dispenser. If you prefer to use powdered bleach, add it into the wash basket with your detergent.

Do not mix chlorine bleach with ammonia or acids such as vinegar and/or rust remover. Mixing can produce a toxic gas which may cause death.

Single Use Wash Detergent Dispenser

To manually add either powder or liquid detergent to the next wash cycle, pour it in the left front opening. Most detergent will immediately enter the tub. The washer will flush water through this opening just prior to the fill cycle to add any detergent that did not fall into the tub.

DO NOT put detergent packets in dispenser compartments. Laundry detergent packets should only be added directly to the wash tub following the manufacturer’s directions.

Single Use Softener

To add liquid fabric softener to the next load, press the Fabric Softener button and pour the softener into the right opening. The liquid will be added at the optimum time in the rinse cycle.

NOTE: If using delay mode, add liquid softener to the dispenser and then fill the dispenser to the MAX fill level with water.

DO NOT put detergent packets in dispenser compartments. Laundry detergent packets should only be added directly to the wash tub following the manufacturer’s directions.

Care and cleaning

Cleaning the Interior of the Washer

To clean the interior of the washer, select the BASKETclean feature on the control panel. This BASKETclean cycle should be performed, at a minimum, once per month. This cycle will use more water, in addition to bleach, to control the rate at which soils and detergents may accumulate in your washer.

NOTE: Read the instructions below completely before starting the BASKETclean cycle.

1. Remove any garments or objects from the washer and ensure the washer basket is empty.

2. Open the washer lid and pour one cup or 250 ml of liquid bleach or other washing machine cleaner into the basket.

3. Close the lid and select the BASKETclean cycle. Push the Start button.

4. When the BASKETclean cycle is working, the display will show the estimated cycle time remaining. The cycle will complete in about 90 minutes. Do not interrupt the cycle.

BASKETclean may be interrupted by pressing the Start pad in between cycles. A power outage in the house might also interrupt the cycle. When the power supply is back, the BASKETclean cycle resumes where it had stopped. When interrupted, be sure to run a complete BASKETclean cycle before using the washer. If the Power pad is pressed during BasketClean, the cycle will be lost.

IMPORTANT:

Run BASKETclean with 1 Cup (250 ml) of bleach once a month.
After the completion of a BASKETclean cycle, the interior of your washer may have a bleach smell.
It is recommended to run a light color load after the BASKETclean cycle.

Troubleshooting Tips

WATER	Possible Causes	What To Do
Short spray and delay after pushing the Start button	Lid was opened and closed between cycle selection and start	This is normal. See FUNCTIONALITY CHECK in the Safety Instructions section.
Water level seems low	This is normal	Water may not cover the top level of the clothes. This is normal for this high efficiency washer.
Banging sound during drain	Drain stand pipe is too low	The drain hose must exceed 32” height at some point between the washer back and the drain pipe.
Too many suds	Soft water	Try less detergent.
	Too much detergent	Measure your detergent carefully. Use less soap if you have soft water, a smaller load or a lightly soiled load.
	Type of detergent	Switch to HE detergent.
Water leaks	Type of detergent	Switch to HE detergent.
	Using too much detergent in washer	Use less detergent. Use less soap if you have soft water, a smaller load or a lightly soiled load.
	Fill hoses or drain hose is improperly connected	Make sure hose connections are tight at faucets and rubber washers are installed. Make sure end of drain hose is correctly inserted in and secured to drain facility.
	Household drain may be clogged	Check household plumbing. You may need to call a plumber.
	Drain hose rubs on wall	Make sure drain hose does not make contact with the wall. May cause excessive wear on the hose.
	Constant water pressure to the fill hoses at the water source	Tighten hoses at the faucets and turn the water off after each use. Check condition of the fill hoses; they should be replaced every 5 years.
Water temperature seems incorrect	Cooler water temperatures provide improved energy efficiency	New laundry detergents have been formulated to work with cooler water temperatures without affecting wash performance
	Water supply is turned off or improperly connected	Turn both hot and cold faucets fully on and make sure hoses are connected to correct faucets. NOTE: Water valves are marked “H” and “C” and internal valve screens are color coded.
	Water valve screens are stopped up	Turn off the water source and remove the water connection hoses from the upper back of the washer. Use a brush or toothpick to clean the screens in the machine. Reconnect the hoses and turn the water back on.
	Cool/Cold Water when selecting Hot	This is normal. PerfecTemp senses water temperature and optimizes for best results. Cold water is added periodically when hot is selected.
	House water heater is not set properly	Make sure house water heater is delivering water at 120°F–140°F (48°C–60°C).
Water pumped out before cycle is complete	Lid lifted or cycle was put in pause for over 8 hours	Reset cycle.
Water won’t drain	Drain hose is kinked or improperly connected	Straighten drain hose and make sure washer is not sitting on it. Top of drain outlet should be less than 6 ft (1.8 m) above floor.
Washer pauses at the beginning of cycles	This is normal	The washer is sensing the load.
Washer pauses during wash cycle	The Auto Soak Option was chosen	This is normal. The washer alternates between agitate and soak during these cycles to get your clothes cleaner with less wear.
Washer pauses during spin cycle	This is normal	The washer may pause during the spin cycle to remove soapy water more efficiently

OPERATION	Possible Causes	What To Do
Washer does not fill when lid is open	This is normal	The lid must be closed for washer to fill or operate.
Washer won’t operate	Washer is unplugged	Make sure cord is plugged securely into a working outlet.
	Water supply is turned off	Turn both hot and cold faucets fully on.
	Controls are not set properly	Check controls.
	Lid is open- safety feature prevents agitation and spinning when lid is up	Close lid and press Start.
	Circuit breaker/fuse is tripped/blown	Check house circuit breakers/fuses. Replace fuses or reset breaker. Washer should have a separate outlet.
	Electronics need to be reset	Unplug washer, wait 2 minutes, plug back in and press Start.
	Start was not pressed	Press Start.
	Lid magnet missing	Call for service.
Dispenser not dispensing properly	Laundry detergent packet placed in dispenser	Laundry detergent packets should not be used in the dispensers. They should only be added directly to the wash basket following the manufacturer’s directions.
Unexplained time and/or settings changes	Changing options	This is normal. Several options will change other options to maximize washer performance.
Movement inside machine when shut off	Shifting mechanism is disengaging the motor	When the machine is manually turned off, the shifter will disengage the motor before completely shutting down. If lid is raised before the motor is disengaged, it will resume when lid is closed.
Basket seems loose	Basket moves or rotates freely	Washer basket does not have a traditional brake. Basket will move freely. This is normal.

PERFORMANCE	Possible Causes	What To Do
Clothes too wet	Incorrect cycle selected.	Make sure the cycle selected matches the load you are washing. Some fabrics will feel wetter when rinsed with cold water.
Clothes too wet	Wash load out of balance	Redistribute load in washer and run through Drain & Spin cycle.
Colored spots	Incorrect use of fabric softener	Check fabric softener package for instructions and follow directions for using dispenser. Make sure you have selected the Fabric Softener option. Pretreat stain and rewash using Quick Rinse cycle before drying.
Colored spots	Dye transfer	Sort whites or lightly colored items from dark colors.
Grayed or yellowed clothes	Detergent amount	Be sure to follow detergent manufacturer’s directions.
	Hard water	Use a water conditioner like Calgon brand or install a water softener.
	Water is not hot enough	Make sure water heater is delivering water at 120°F–140°F (48°C–60°C).
	Washer is overloaded	Loosely load clothes no higher than the top row of holes in the washer basket. For best results, load items around the outside of the basket.
	Dye transfer	Sort clothes by color. If fabric label states wash separately, unstable dyes may be indicated.
Lint or residue on clothes	Clothes are air or line dried	If you do not dry your clothes with a clothes dryer, your clothes may retain more lint.
	Incorrect sorting	Separate lint producers from lint collectors
	Washing too long	Wash small loads for a shorter time than larger loads.
	Detergent not dissolving	Rewash using Quick Rinse cycle with Extra Rinse option. Try a liquid detergent. Use warmer water temperature
	Overloading	Loosely load clothes in the washer basket. For best results, load items around the outside of the basket.
	Incorrect use of fabric softener	Check fabric softener package for instructions and follow directions for using dispenser. Make sure you have selected the Fabric Softener option.
Pilling	Result of normal wear on poly-cotton blends and fuzzy fabrics	While this is not caused by the washer, you can slow the pilling process by washing garments inside out.
Snags, holes, tears, rips or excessive wear	Pins, snaps, hooks, sharp buttons, belt buckles, zippers and sharp objects left in pockets	Fasten snaps, hooks, buttons and zippers. Remove loose items like pins, objects in pockets and sharp buttons. Turn knits (which snag easily) inside out.
	Undiluted chlorine bleach	Check bleach package instructions for proper amount. Never add undiluted bleach to wash or allow clothes to come in contact with undiluted bleach.
	Chemicals like hair bleach or dye, permanent wave solution	Rinse items that may have chemicals on them before washing. Use Quick Rinse cycle with Extra Rinse option.
Wrinkling	Incorrect wash and dry cycles	Match Cycle selection to the type of fabric you are washing especially for easy care loads).
	Improper sorting	Avoid mixing heavy items (like work clothes) with light items (like blouses). Try a fabric softener.
	Overloading or incorrect water level	Loosely load clothes in the washer basket.
	Repeated washing in water that is too hot	Wash in warm or cold water.
Bleach left in dispenser	Didn’t start or finish cycle after adding bleach	Run either a BASKETclean or a Quick Rinse cycle (with Bleach option) to clean out the dispenser. In the future, make sure to select Bleach option when adding bleach.

SOUNDS	Possible Causes	Reason
Washer seems quite	This is normal	The washer is very quiet during portions of the wash cycle.
“Metallic clicking”	Shifter mechanism is engaging or disengaging	The drive system will engage at the start of agitate and disengage when agitate is complete. This occurs multiple times during the wash.
Back and forth “swoosh” or light “clicking” sound during agitate	Electric motor reversing direction	This machine has a drive system that doesn’t use gears. This sound is the motor rotating back and forth to clean your laundry.
Quick short agitation sounds at end of agitate	Clothing redistribution	At the end of agitate, the motor makes short agitation strokes to redistribute the load.
“Click” when water stops filling	Relay switch	The relay makes a click sound when activated. The water evel activates the relay and stops filling.
“Clicking” behind Control Panel during fill	Automatic Temperature Control Valve	Two valves mix cold and hot water. The “clicking” is when either valve turns on or off to raise or lower the fill water temperature.
Water flow changes during fill	Automatic Temperature Control Valve	Two valves mix cold and hot water. The flow changes when either valve turns on or off to raise or lower the fill water temperature.
Motor “whining up” or “coasting down” in spin	Motor ramping up/down during spin cycle	The motor will speed up incrementally during the spin cycle. When spin is complete, it will coast until it stops.
“Humming”	Water drain pump	The drain pump will make a humming sound when pumping out water after agitation stops and continue until spin is complete.
“Gurgling”	Water drain pump	When the pump starts drawing in air, It starts to gurgle. The washer should then begin spinning and the sound will continue until it is done spinning.
Water “swishing”	This is normal	This washer uses a Infusor™ wash action. Water swishing while the unit is agitating is normal, especially with smaller loads.
Washer is noisy	Washer is uneven	To level the washer, adjust the leveling legs by rotating the individual leg in the proper direction for up or down.

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User Manual GE - General Electric GTWN8250D0WS 4.8 DOE cu. ft. stainless steel capacity washer

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