User Manual GE GEWADREWD1482 Stacked Washer & Dryer Set with Front Load Washer and Electric Dryer

• 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 in your energy efficient washer. Place detergent pods in the bottom of the wash basket before adding clothes.

• Loosely add items. Overloading may negatively impact wash performance. See page 11 for suggested loading examples.

• Close door.

NOTE: Washer will not start with door open.

• 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.)

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

Adjust to select the proper water temperature for the wash cycle. The rinse water is always cold to help reduce energy usage and reduce setting of stains and wrinkles.

Follow the fabric manufacturer’s care label when selecting the wash temperature.

To change the wash temperature, press the Temp button until you have reached the desired setting. You can choose between Cold, Cool, Warm, Hot or Extra Hot.

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, press the Spin setting button until you have reached the desired setting. You can choose between No Spin, Low, Medium, High or Max. Higher spin speeds are not available on certain cycles, such as Delicates.

Higher spin speeds remove more water from the clothes and will help reduce dry time, but may also increase the possibility of setting wrinkles on some fabrics.

Changing Rinse will change the number of rinses the cycle will use. To change the rinse option, press Rinse until you have reached the desired setting. You can choose between Normal, Extra and no rinse. In order to select no rinse, press the Rinse button until no lights are lit in the rinse window.

On Rinse+Spin cycle, a drain and spin cycle can be achieved by selecting no rinse.

To save a favorite cycle, set the desired settings for wash cycle, soil level, spin speed and wash temp settings and hold down the My Cycle button for 3 seconds. A beep will sound to indicate the cycle has been saved.

To use your custom cycle, press the My Cycle button before washing a load.

To change the saved cycle, set the desired settings and hold down the My Cycle button for 3 seconds.

NOTE: When using My Cycle, wash options cannot be modified after the cycle has been started.

NOTE: If you change wash options with My Cycle before starting the cycle, the My Cycle light will turn off and you will be returned to the base cycle.

Prewash is an extra wash before the main wash. Use it for heavily soiled clothes or for clothes with a care label that recommends prewashing before washing. Be sure to add liquid or powder highefficiency detergent, or the proper wash additive to the prewash dispenser.

The PreWash feature will fill the washer with water (adding the prewash detergent), tumble the clothes, drain and spin. Then the washer will run the selected wash cycle.

NOTE: The PreWash is not selected automatically and must be selected before starting the cycle.

Use to delay the start of your washer.

1. Choose your wash cycle and any options.
2. Press Delay Wash button. You can change the delay time in 1-hour increments (up to 24 hours) each time you press the Delay Wash button. Stop pressing the button when your desired time is displayed.
3. Press the Start/Pause button to start the countdown.

The countdown time will be shown in the Est Time Remaining (Estimated Time Remaining) display

Press to start a wash cycle. If the washer is running, pressing it once will pause the washer and unlock the door. This function can be used to add garments during a cycle. Press again to restart the wash cycle.

NOTE: If the washer is paused and the cycle is not restarted within 15 minutes, the current wash cycle will be cancelled.

NOTE: In some cases the washer will drain first, then unlock the door when it is paused.

NOTE: The washer performs automatic system checks after pressing the Start/Pause button. Water will flow in 45 seconds or less. You may hear the door lock and unlock before water flows; this is normal.

You can lock the controls to prevent any selections from being made. Or you can lock or unlock the controls after you have started a cycle.

Children cannot accidentally start the washer by touching pads with this option selected.

To lock the washer, press and hold the Soil and Temp buttons together for 3 seconds.

To unlock the washer controls, press and hold the Soil and Temp buttons together for 3 seconds. A sound is made to indicate the lock/unlock status.

The control lock icon on the display will light up when it is on.

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

When the light is on, the washer will beep at the end of the cycle and every time you press a button on the control panel.

To turn the signal off, press and hold the Temp and Spin buttons together for 3 seconds. A sound is made to indicate the lock/unlock status.

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.

• To clean the drawer opening, use a small brush to clean the recess. Remove all residue from the upper and lower parts of the recess.

• Return inserts to the proper compartments. Replace the dispenser drawer.

• To reduce buildup in the Dispenser Drawer area:

Problem

Possible Cause

What To Do

Not draining

Not spinning

Not tumbling

Load is out of balance

Redistribute clothes and run Rinse+Spin.

Increase load size if washing small load containing heavy and light items.

Pump filter may be clogged

See the Care and Cleaning section on how to clean the Pump Filter.

Drain hose is kinked or improperly connected

Straighten drain hose and make sure washer is not sitting on it.

Household drain may be clogged

Check household plumbing. You may need to call a plumber.

Drain hose siphoning; drain hose pushed too far down the drain

Ensure there is an air gap between hose and drain.

Leaking water

Door gasket is damaged

Check to see if gasket is seated and not torn. Objects left in pockets may cause damage to the washer (nails, screws, pens, pencils)

Water may drip from the door when the door is opened. This is a normal operation.

Carefully wipe off rubber door seal. Sometimes dirt or clothing is left in this seal and can cause a small leak

Check back left of washer for water

If this area is wet, you have oversudsing condition. Use less detergent.

Fill hoses or drain hose is improperly connected

Make sure hose connections are tight at washer and faucets and 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.

Dispenser clogged

Powder soap may cause clogs inside the dispenser and cause water to leak out the front of the dispenser. Remove drawer and clean both drawer and inside of dispenser box. Please refer to Care and Cleaning section.

Incorrect use of detergent

Use only HE and correct amount of detergent.

Clothes too wet

Load is out of balance

Redistribute clothes and run Rinse+Spin.

Increase load size if washing small load containing heavy and light items.

Pump filter may be clogged

See the Care and Cleaning section on how to clean the Pump Filter.

Overloading

Load your washer so clothes have enough room to move freely.

Drain hose is kinked or improperly connected

Straighten drain hose and make sure washer is not sitting on it.

Household drain may be clogged

Check household plumbing. You may need to call a plumber.

Drain hose siphoning; drain hose pushed too far down the drain

Ensure there is an air gap between hose and drain.

Incomplete cycle or timer not advancing

Automatic load redistribution

Timer stops at 1 minute; machine has redistributed the load once or twice. This is normal operation.

Do nothing; the machine will finish the wash cycle.

Pump filter may be clogged

See the Care and Cleaning section on how to clean the Pump Filter.

Drain hose is kinked or improperly connected

Straighten drain hose and make sure washer is not sitting on it.

Household drain may be clogged

Check household plumbing. You may need to call a plumber.

Drain hose siphoning; drain hose pushed too far down the drain

Ensure there is an air gap between hose and drain.

Loud or unusual noise; vibration or shaking

Cabinet moving

Washer is designed to move 1/4” to reduce forces transmitted to the floor. This movement is normal.

All rubber leveling legs are not firmly touching the floor

Push and pull on the back right and then back left of your washer to check if it is level. If the washer is uneven, adjust the rubber leveling legs so they are all firmly touching the floor and locked in place.

Unbalanced load

Pause unit, open door and manually redistribute load. To check machine, run rinse and spin with no load. If normal, unbalance was caused by load.

Pump filter may be clogged

See the Care and Cleaning section on how to clean the Pump Filter.

No power/washer not working or dead

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.

Circuit breaker/fuse is tripped/blown

Check house circuit breakers/fuses. Replace fuses or reset breaker. Washer should have separate outlet.

Automatic self system checks

First time the washer is plugged in, automatic checks occur. It may take up to 20 seconds before you can use your washer. This is normal operation.

Snags, holes, tears, rips or excessive wear

Pens, pencils, nails, screws or other objects left in pockets

Remove loose items from pockets.

Pins, snaps, hooks, sharp buttons, belt buckles, zippers and sharp objects left in pockets

Fasten snaps, hooks, buttons and zippers.

Control time wrong or changes

This is normal

During spin the washer may need to rebalance the load sometimes to reduce vibrations. When this happens, the estimated time is increased causing time left to increase or jump.

Not enough water

This is normal

Horizontal washers do not require the tub to fill with water like top-load washers.

Washer pauses or has to be restarted, or washer door is locked and will not open

Pump filter may be clogged

See the Care and Cleaning section on how to clean the Pump Filter.

Door unlocks or press Start and machine doesn’t operate

This is normal

Front-load washers start up differently than top-load washers, and it takes several seconds to check the system. The door will lock and unlock.

Incorrect operation

Simply open and close the door firmly; then press Start.

Water does not enter washer or enters slowly

Automatic self system checks

After Start is pressed, the washer does several system checks. Water will flow several seconds after Start is pressed.

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.

Inlet hose screen washers are stopped up

Turn off the water source and remove the inlet hoses from the wall faucets. Use a brush or toothpick to clean the screen washers in the end of the hoses. Reconnect the hoses and turn the water back on.

Pump filter may be clogged

See the Care and Cleaning section on how to clean the Pump Filter.

Fill hoses may be kinked

Check that fill hoses are not kinked or clogged.

Water supply is turned off

Turn on both hot and cold faucets fully.

Energy efficiency

This is an energy-efficient washer. As a result, the temperature settings for this washer may be different than for a non-energy-efficient washer.

Insufficient water supply

Make sure that the water supply is turned on. Make sure that the water faucets are turned to their completely open position.

The washer door is open

The washer door must be closed for all washer cycle operations. If the door is opened during the washer operation, all functions will stop, including water filling.

Incorrect fill hose connection

Make sure that the fill hoses connect the hot water supply to the hot inlet on the washer and the cold water supply to the cold inlet on the washer (hot to hot, cold to cold).

Wrinkling

Improper sorting

Avoid mixing heavy items (like work clothes) with light items (like blouses).

Overloading

Load your washer so clothes have enough room to move freely.

Incorrect wash cycle

Match cycle selection to the type of fabric you arewashing (especially for easy care loads).

Repeated washing in water that is too hot

Wash in warm or cold water.

Grayed or yellowed clothes

Not enough detergent

Use correct amount of detergent.

Not using HE (high efficiency) detergent

Use only HE detergent.

Hard water

Use hottest water safe for fabric.

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°-140°F (48°-60°C).

Detergent is not dissolving

Try a liquid HE detergent.

Dye transfer

Sort clothes by color. If fabric label states wash separately, unstable dyes may be indicated.

Colored spots

Incorrect use of fabric softener

Check fabric softener package for instructions and follow directions for using dispenser.

Dye transfer

Sort whites or lightly colored items from dark colors.

Promptly remove wash load from washer.

Water

temperature is incorrect

Water supply is improperly connected

Make sure hoses are connected to correct faucets.

House water heater is not set properly

Make sure house water heater is delivering water at 120°-140°F (48°-60°C).

Slight variation in metallic color

This is normal

Due to the metallic properties of paint used for this unique product, slight variations of color may occur due to viewing angles and lighting conditions.

Bad odor inside your Washer

Washer unused for a long time, not using recommended quality of HE detergent or used too much detergent

Run a Tub Clean cycle.

In case of strong odor, you may need to run the Tub Clean cycle more than once.

Use only the amount of detergent recommended on the detergent container.

Use only HE (high efficiency) detergent.

Always remove wet items from the washer promptly after machine stops running.

Leave the door slightly open for the water to air dry. Close supervision is necessary if this appliance is used by or near children. Do not allow children to play on or in this or any other appliance.

Detergent leak

Incorrect placement of detergent insert

Make sure detergent insert is properly located and fully seated. Never put detergent above max line.

This is normal

It is normal operation to see detergent leak on door gasket about 20 seconds after filling the dispenser.

Improper dispensing of softener

Dispenser clogged

Monthly clean the dispenser drawer to remove buildup of chemicals.

Softener is filled above the max line

Make sure to have the correct amount of softener.

Softener cap issue

Make sure softener cap for dispenser is seated or it will not work.

Dispenser drawer not dispensing properly

Laundry detergent packet placed in dispenser drawer

Laundry detergent packets should not be used in the dispenser. They should only be added directly to the wash tub following the manufacturer's directions.

Pump running while washer is not in use

Clog in sump drain

This is normal. Drain sump is detecting an undesired water fill level from a potential open faucet. Shut off water valve and inspect water valve for blockage.