GE GTAP1800D0WW Owner's manual

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Washing machines
Type
Owner's manual
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Safety Instructions .......... 2,s
Operating Instructions
Careand Cleaning
of the Washer...................... 7
Control Panels..................... 4
ControlSettings ................. 4,5
Features ........................... 6
Loading and Using
the Washer ........................ 7
Troubleshooting Tips ....... 8-1o
Consumer Support
Consumer Support ................ 12
Warranty.......................... 11
Printed in the United States
Write the model and serial
number here:
Model #
Serial #
You can find them
under the lid of
the washer.
49-90449 08-12 GE
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.
of fire or explosion, electric shock, or to prevent property damage, personal injury,or
loss of life.
HEATERSAFETY
Under certain conditions, hydrogen gas may be produced in a water heater that has not been
used for two weeks or more. Hydrogen gas can be explosive under these circumstances.
If the hot water has not been usedfor two weeks or more, prevent the possibility of damage or injury by
turning on allhot water faucets and allowing them to run for severalminutes. Dothis before usingany
electrical appliance which isconnected to the hot water system.Thissimple procedure will allow any built-up
hydrogen gasto escape.Sincethe gas isflammable, do not smoke or usean open flame or appliance during
this process.
PROPERINSTALLATION
This washer must be properly installed and located in accordance with the Installation
Instructions before it is used. If you did not receive an Installation Instructions sheet, you can
receive one by visiting GEAppliances.ca or by calling 800.561.3344.
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Installor store where it will not be exposed to
temperatures below freezing or exposedto the
weather, which could cause permanent damage
and invalidate the warranty.
GEstrongly recommends the useof new water
supply hoses.Hosesdegrade overtime and needto
be replaced every 5years to reducethe risk of hose
failures and water damage.
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Properlyground washer to conform with all
governing codes and ordinances. Follow details in
Installation Instructions.
Toensureproper installation, run two small load
size Whites/Rinse cyclesBEFOREwashing the first
load.
Parts and Accessories
Call1.800.661.1616during normal businesshours or
contact your local authorized GEparts distributor.
Part Number Accessory
[] Thiswasher does not include water supply hoses. PH14X10002 4 ft RubberWater Supply Hoses
GEstrongly recommends the useof factory
specified parts.A list of factory hosesavailable
for purchase are listedbelow. Thesehoses
are manufactured and tested to meet GE
specifications.
OR
PH14X10005
4 ft BraidedWater SupplyHoses
YOURLAUNDRYAREA
[] Keepthe area underneath and around your
appliances free of combustible materials such as
lint, paper, rags,chemicals, etc.
[] Closesupervisionis necessaryif this appliance is
used by or near children.Do not allow children to
play on,with or insidethis or any other appliance.
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Use this
appliance
only for its
intended
purpose as
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described in
this Owner's
Manual
WHEN USING THE WASHER
Never reach into the washer while it ismoving.
Wait until the machine hascompletely stopped
before opening the lid.
Do not mix chlorine bleach with ammonia or
acids such as vinegar and/or rust remover. Mixing
different chemicals can produce atoxic gaswhich
may cause death.
Do not wash or dry articlesthat have been
cleaned in,washed in,soaked in or spotted with
combustible or explosivesubstances (suchas
wax, oil,paint, gasoline,degreasers,dry-cleaning
solvents,kerosene,etc.).Thesesubstancesgive
off vapors that may ignite or explode. Donot add
these substances to the wash water. Donot use
or placethese substancesaround your washer or
dryer during operation.
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Thelaundry processcan reducethe flame
retardancy offabrics.Toavoid such a result,
carefully follow the garment manufacturer's wash
and care instructions.
To minimizethe possibility of electric shock,unplug
this appliance from the power supply or disconnect
the washer at the building's distribution panel
by removing the fuse or switching off the circuit
breaker before attempting any maintenance or
cleaning.
NOTE:Turningthe CycleSelectorKnobto an off
position,or pressingPausedoes NOTdisconnect
the appliance from thepower supply.
Neverattempt to operate this appliance if it is
damaged, malfunctioning, partially disassembled,
or has missing or broken parts,including a
damaged cord or plug.
WHEN NOT IN USE
[] Turnoff water faucets to minimize leakage if a
break or rupture should occur.Checkthe condition
of the fill hoses;GErecommends changing the
hosesevery 5years.
[] Beforediscarding a washer, or removing it from
service,remove the washer lid to prevent children
from hiding inside.
[] Donot attempt to repair or replaceany part of
this appliance unless specificallyrecommended in
this Owner's Manual, or in published user-repair
instructions that you understand and have the
skillsto carry out.
[] Do not tamper with controls.
4' I,, READ AND FOLLOW THIS SAFETYINFORMATION
CAREFULLY.
10V'\ SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
About the control panel-for models with "pull knob" start.
S
. Add detergent
. Add diluted fabric
softener (on models
with a fabric
softener dispenser}
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Step 2
. Add items
Select load size and
other wash options
, Select wash cycle
Step 4
. Close lid
. Pull knob
LOAD TEMPERATURE OPTIONS
Controls
Load
Looselyload items in the washer basket Overloadingmay negatively impact wash performance. Adjust the load sizeaccordingly.
Temperature
Selectthe water temperature for the wash and rinse cycles.Alwaysfollow fabric manufacturer's care label or instructions when
laundering.
Options (on some models)
Fabric Softener and Power Rinse
Set this option when adding fabric softener during the rinse cycle or when you use extra detergent or bleach to clean heavily soiled
items. Itprovides an enhanced rinse.
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Wash Cycle-Cycle Selector Knob
The chart below will help you match the wash cycle setting with your items. The chart is ranked from greatest to least
wash intensity.
Yourwasher may not have all these cycles. (Cycles vary by model.)
Whites For heavy to lightly soiled cottons, household linens, work and play items.
(Regular Wash/Fast Spin)
Colours For heavy to lightly soiled colours and jeans.
(Regular Wash/Fast Spin)
Casuals or Permanent Press For heavy to lightly soiled cottons, household linens, work, and play clothes.
(Pulsed Wash/Fast Spin}
Liquid Bleach Funnel
Thewater filldilutes liquid chlorine bleach as the washer fills for the wash cycle.
__JCheckclothing care labelsfor special instructions.
r_ ivleasureliquid bleach carefully, following instructions on the bottle.
[] Neverpour undiluted liquid chlorine bleachdirectlyonto clothesor into the wash
basket.
[] Do not pour powdered bleach into bleach funnel.
[3] Before starting the washer, pour measured amount of bleach directly into bleach funnel.
Avoid splashing or over-filling dispenser. Ifyou 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.
Q:What isthe difference between Heavy and Light settings?
A: ForWhites and Colours, the wash agitation time is increasedby 6 minutes and for Permanent Press,by 12 minutes.
(Timesare approximate)
Q:Which cycle isbest for heavily soiled items?
A: Whites or Colours cycleshave the greatest wash intensity.These cyclesprovide the best overall cleaning. Casuals or
Permanent Press should be usedfor wrinkle-free and permanent press items.
Q:How can Ireduce linting?
A:Sortwash loadsby fabric type and whether they collect lint (velveteen,corduroy) or produce lint (terrycloth, chenille).
Wash small loads for ashorter amount of time.
Q:How much detergent do Iuse7
A: Forbest performance, always follow the detergent manufacturer's instructions on usage.Manydetergents are
concentrated, soconsult the product label and follow the clearly marked lineson the detergent measuring cups.
Excessivedetergent can negatively impact the wash performance.
Q:Why doesthere seem to be lessrinsewater usedthan in my previouswasher?
A:Thewater levelfor each cycle,including the rinsecycle, has been reduced to comply with 2011 federal energy and
water regulations.Your new GEwasher isdesignedto accommodate these reduced water levelsand to wash and
rinse properlywith the quantity of water added for each selectedcycle.
Q:How doesthe selectionof Power Rinseor Fabric Softener affect water usageof my washer?
A:Selectingthe Power Rinseor Fabric Softener feature will increasethe amount of water used byyour washer during
the rinse cycle.Theadded water assistsin the proper dilution of fabric softener.Thequantity of water used in this
cycle iscomparable to the amount used in the initialfill.
About washer features.
The Agitator Cap (on some models)
Theagitator cap fits into the top of the
agitator. If it accidentally comes off,simply
put it back on.
OPTIONS
Set when adding
OFF FABRIC SOFTENER
d/or POWER RINSE
Fabric Softener Dispenser (on some models)
Thefabric softener dispenserautomatically
releases liquid fabric softener. Setting the
knob ensures that it dispensesat the proper
time.
r_Add water to dispenser until it reaches
the maximum fill line.
Do not stop the washer or raise the lid
during the first spin. Thiswill cause the
dispenser to empty too soon.
To use, follow these steps:
r_Make sure dispenser securely
is attached
to agitator.
r_ use only diluted liquidfabric softener.
Pourinto dispenser,using amount
recommended on package.
Never pour fabric softener directly on items.
It may stain them.
Do not pour anything into the
agitator if the agitator cap or
dispenser is removed.
r_select Fabric Softener or Power Rinse
setting to activate the cycle.
Note: Fabricsoftener will not dispense ifthe
knob is inthe "Off' position.
Separate for cleaning
Cleaning the Fabric Softener Dispenser ;on some models)
r11Remove the dispenser from the top of the agitator.
[21 Separatethe dispenser cup from the cover by grasping the top and pushing clown on the
inside ofthe cup with your fingers. Dispensercup will pop free from the cover.
r_To clean the dispenser,soak both the dispensercup and the dispensercover inthe
following solution:
[] ! USgallon (5.8liters)warm water
[] !/4 cup (60ml)heavy-duty liquid detergent
[] ! cup (2/40ml)bleach
r_lf necessary,loosenbuildup with a clean, soft cloth after soaking. Donot usea stiff brush;
you may roughen the surface of the dispenser.
r_ Rinseand reassembledispenser.Placedispenser back on the agitator.
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Loading and using the washer.
Always follow fabric manufacturer's care label when laundering.
WashLoads
Sort by colour (whites,lights,colours),soil level,
fabric type (sturdycottons, easy care, delicates)and
whether the fabric produces lint (terrycloth,chenille)
or collects lint (velveteen,corduroy).
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ProperUseof Detergent
Add detergent before adding items sothat the
detergent can work effectively. Usingtoo little or
too much detergent isacommon cause of laundry
problems.
Forspots, apply pre-treatment to items as
recommended on the product label.Application
should be made in the basket to prevent overspray
which may cause the colouring on the lid or graphics
to fade.
Youcan uselessdetergent ifyou have soft water a
smaller load or alightly soiledload.
When using high efficiency or concentrated
detergents, consult the product labelto determine
amount required for optimum performance.
Excessivedetergent will negatively impact wash
performance.
theWasher
X_ Load dry items loosely in the washer basket.When
-_ v loadingwet items,make sureyou setthe load/water
',J levelhigh enough to allow the itemsto move freely.
Water levelshouldjust cover the items.Toadd items
after washer hasstarted, lift the lid and submerge
additional items next to the agitator.
[] Do not wrap long items likesheetsor pants around
the agitator.
[] Do not wash fabrics containing flammable
materials (waxes,cleaning fluids,etc.).
[] Washer will not agitate or spinwith the lid up,
however the timer will continue to run.
Care and cleaning of the washer.
Wash Basket: Leavethe lid open afterwashing to
allow moisture to evaporate. If you want to clean the
basket,use a clean soft cloth dampened with liquid
detergent; then rinse.(Donot use harsh or gritty
cleaners.)
Fill Hoses: GErecommends changing the hosesevery
5years.
Exterion Immediately wipe off any spills.Wipe with
damp cloth.Try not to hit surface with sharp objects.
Moving and Storage: Askthe servicetechnician to
remove water from drain pump and hoses.Seethe
Installation Instructions packedwith product for
information on how to reinstall the shipping rod to
keepthe tub stationary when moving the washer.
Formore information, visit GEAppliances.ca or call
800.561.3344.Do not store the washerwhere it will
be exposed to the weather.
Long Vacations: Besurewater supply isshut off at
faucets. Drainall water from hosesif weather will be
below freezing.
Before you call for service...
_ roubleshooting Tips
Save time and money! Review the charts on the following pages,
or visit GEAppliances.ca. You may not need to call for service.
WATER Possible Causes What To Do
Too many suds Too much detergent . Heasure your detergent carefully. Use lesssoap ifyou have
soft water, a smaller loador a lightlysoiled load.
Type of detergent . Switch to a lower sudsing detergent brand and follow
instructions on package.
Soft water . Try lessdetergent.
Water leaks Using too much detergent . Uselessdetergent. Use lesssoap ifyou have soft water,
in washer a smaller load ora lightly soiled load.
Fillhoses or drain hose is . Hake sure hose connections are tight at faucets and
improperly connected rubber washers are installed.Hake sure end of drain hose
is correctly inserted in and secured to drainfacility.
Household drain may . Checkhousehold plumbing. You may needto call
be clogged a plumber.
Drain hose loose . Hake sure drain hose isfully seated inback of washer and
that the two retaining screws arefully seated.
Drain hose rubs on wall . Hake sure drain hose doesnot make contact with the wall.
Hay cause excessivewear on the hose.
Constant water pressure . Tighten hoses at the faucets and turn the water off after
to the fill hoses at the each use.
water source . Checkcondition of the fill hoses;they should bereplaced
every 5years.
Water temperature Coolerwater temperatures . New laundry detergents have been formulated to work
seems incorrect provide improved energy with coolerwater temperatures without affecting wash
efficiency performance.
Water supply isturned off . Turn both hot and cold faucets fully on and make sure
or improperly connected hoses are connected to correct faucets.
Water valve screens are . Turn off the water source and remove the water connection
stopped up hoses from the upper back of the washer. Usea brush or
toothpick to clean the screens in the machine. Reconnect
the hosesand turn the water back on.
House water heater is . Hake sure house water heater isdelivering water at
not set properly !20°F-!40°F (48°C-60°C).
Water pumped out before Lid lifted or cycle was put in . Resetcycle.
cycle is complete pause for over 24 hours
Water won't drain Drain hose is kinked or . Straighten drain hoseand make surewasher isnot
improperly connected sitting on it.
. Topof drain outlet should be lessthan 6 ft (1.8m)
above floor.
Washer pauses during This is normal . Thisis normal. Thewasher alternates between agitate and
wash cycle soak during some wash cyclesto get your clothes cleaner
with lesswear.
Washer pauses during This is normal . Thewasher may pause during the spin cycleto remove
spin cycle soapy water more efficiently.
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OPERATION Possible Causes What To Do
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 coldfaucets fully on.
Controls are not set properly Checkcontrols.
Lid isopen--safety feature Closelid and resetcycle,to the beginning if necessary.
prevents agitation and
spinning when lid is up
Circuit breaker/fuse is . Checkhouse circuit breakers/fuses. Replacefuses or
tripped/blown reset breaker. Washer should haveseparate outlet.
Timer knob not pulled Pulltimer knob.
Lid magnet missing . Callfor service.
Movement inside machine Shifting mechanism is . When the machine ismanually turned off,the shifter will
when shut off disengaging the motor disengage the motor before completely shutting down.
If lid israised beforethe motor isdisengaged,the processwill
stop and will resumewhen lidisclosed.
Basket seems loose Basket movesor rotates freely . Washer basketdoes not havea traditional brake. Basketwill
move freely.This isnormal.
PERFORMANCE Possible Causes What To Do
Clothes too wet Incorrect spincycle , Make sure the spin cycleselected matches the load you are
selected washing.Somefabricswillfeelwetter when rinsedwith coldwater.
Coloured spots Incorrect use offabric . Checkfabric softener package for instructions and follow
softener directions for usingdispenser.
Make sureyou have selectedthe FabricSoftener option.
Pretreat stain and rewash.
Dye transfer . Sortwhites or lightly coloured items from dark colours.
Greyed oryellowed Not enough detergent . Use more detergent (especiallywith larger loads).
clothes Be sureto follow detergent manufacturer's directions.
Hard water . Usea water conditioner likeCalgon brand or install
a water softener.
Water is not hot enough . Make sure water heater isdelivering water at
120°F-140°F(48°C-60°C).
Washer is overloaded . Selectload sizeto match clothes load.
Detergent is not Add detergent beforeyou load items.
dissolving
Dye transfer . Sortclothes bycolour. Iffabric label states wash separately,
unstable dyes may beindicated.
Lint or residue on Clothes are air or line dried . If you do not dry your clotheswith a clothes dryer,your
clothes clothes may retain more lint.
Incorrect sorting Separate lint producers from lint collectors.
Washing too long Wash small loadsfor a shortertime than larger loads.
Detergent not dissolving . Add detergent before you load items.
Try a liquid detergent.
Usewarmer water temperature.
Overloading . Load clothes loosely in the washer basket.Adjust load size
based on items sizeand materials.
. Make sure load sizeselectedmatches clothes load size.
Incorrect use of fabric . Checkfabric softener package for instructions
softener and follow directions for usingdispenser.
. Make sureyou have selectedthe FabricSoftener option.
Before you call for service...
(2_ Troubleshooting Tips
PERFORMANCE (cont.) Possible Causes What To Do
Pilling Result of normal wear on , Whilethis is not causedby the washer, you can slow the
poly-cotton blends and pilling processbywashing garments insideout.
fuzzy fabrics
, Fastensnaps,hooks,buttons and zippers.
Removeloose items likepins,objects in pockets and
sharp buttons.
Turn knits(which snag easily)inside out.
Undiluted chlorine bleach , Checkbleach package instructions for proper amount.
Never add undiluted bleachto wash or allow clothes to
come in contact with undiluted bleach.
Chemicals like hair bleach or , Rinseitemsthat may havechemicals onthem before
dye, permanent wave solution washing.
Wrinkling Improper sorting , Avoid mixing heavyitems (likework clothes)with light items
(likeblouses).
Try a fabric softener.
Overloading or incorrect , Load your washer so clothes have enough room to move
water level freely with water covering allof the clothes.
Incorrect wash and , Match Cycleselectionto the type of fabric you are washing
dry cycles (especiallyfor easy care loads).
Repeated washing in , Wash inwarm or cold water.
water that istoo hot
SOUNDS Possible Causes Reason
"Metallic clicking" Shifter mechanism is , Thedrive systemwill engage at the start of agitate and
engaging or disengaging disengage when agitate iscomplete. This occurs multiple
times during the wash.
Back and forth "swoosh" Electric motor reversing , This machine has a drive system that doesn't use gears.
orlight "clicking"sound direction This sound is the motor rotating back and forth to clean
during agitate your laundry.
Quick short agitation Clothing redistribution , At the end of agitate, the motor makes short agitation
sounds at end ofagitation strokes to redistribute the load.
"Click" when water Relay switch , Therelay makes aclick sound when activated. Thewater
stops filling levelactivates the relay and stops filling.
"Clicking" behind Control Automatic Temperature , Twovalvesmix coldand hotwater.The"clicking"iswhen either
Panel during fill Control Valve valve turns onor off to raiseor lower the fillwater temperature.
Water flow changes Automatic Temperature , Twovalvesmixcoldand hotwater.Theflow changeswhen either
during fill Control Valve valve turns onor off to raiseor lower the fillwater temperature.
Motor "whining up" or Motor ramping up/down , Themotor will speed up incrementally during the spin cycle.
"coasting down" in spin during spin cycle When spin iscomplete, itwill coast until it stops.
"Humming" Water drain pump , Thedrain 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 inair,It starts to gurgle.
Thewasher shouldthen begin spinning and the sound will
continue until it isdone spinning.
Washer is noisy Washer is uneven , Tolevelthe front of the washer, adjust the front leveling legs
by rotating the individual leg inthe proper direction for up
or down. Tolevelthe back of the washer, lift the back of the
machine 4" (11cm)and set down.
Snags, holes, tears, rips
or excessivewear
Pins, snaps, hooks, sharp
buttons, belt buckles,
zippers and sharp objects
left in pockets
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Shipping rod is still assembled , Toremove the shipping rod from the washer,pull the yellow
in the unit tag and removethe attached rod from the bottom right hand
sideof the washer.
GE Washer Warranty.
All warranty service provided by our authorized service
technicians. To schedule service, call 800.561.3344. Please
have serial number and model number available when calling
for service.
Stapleyour receipt here.
Proof of the original purchase
date is needed to obtain service
under the warranty.
From the dote of the
OriginOJpurchOse
We Will Replace:
Any part of the washer which fails due to u defect in materials or workmanship. During this
limited one:year warranty, we will also provide, free of charge, all labour and related
service to replace the defective part.
[] Service trips to your home to teach you how to use the
product.
[] Improper installation, delivery or maintenance.
[] Failure of the product if it is abused, misused, or usedfor
other than the intended purpose or used commercially.
[] Replacement of house fuses or resetting of circuit
breakers.
[] Products which are not defective or broken, or which are
working as described in the OwneCsManual.
[] Damage to the product caused by accident, fire, floods or
acts of God.
[] Inddental or consequential damage caused by possible
defects with this appliance.
[] Defects or damage due to operation in freezing
temperatures.
[]Damage after delivery.
[] Product not accessible to provide required service.
I XCLUSION OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES--Your sole and exclusive remedy is product repair as provided in this Limited
Warranty. Any implied warranties, including the implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for u particular
purpose, are limited to one year or the shortest period allowed by law.
Thiswarranty isextended to the original purchaser and anysucceedingowner forproducts purchased in Canadafor home
usewithin Canada.If the product islocated in on areawhere servicebya GEAuthorized Servicerisnot available,you may be
responsiblefor a trip charge oryou may berequired to bring theproduct to an Authorized GEServicelocation.
Ifyou need to order replacement parts, we recommend that you only use GE factory specified parts. These parts are designed to
work with your appliance and are manufactured and tested to meet GEspecifications.
Someprovincesdo not allow the exclusionor limitation of incidentalor consequential damages.Thiswarranty givesyou specific
legalrights, andyou may alsohave other rights which vary fromprovince to province.Toknow what your legal rights are,
consultyour local or provincial consumer affairs office.
Worronton MC Commercial, Burlington, ON, L 7T 5B6
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Partsand Accessories
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Individuals qualified to servicetheir own appliances can have parts or accessoriessent directly to their homes.
Order by phone at 800.661.!6!6 during normal businesshoursor consult your local listingsfor the nearest GE
parts distributor.
If you need to order replacement parts,we recommend that you only useGEfactory specified parts.These
parts are designed to work with your appliance and are manufactured and tested to meet GEspecifications.
Instructions contained in this manuel cover procedures to be performed by onv user. Other servicing
generully should be referred to quulified service personnel. Cuution must be exercised, since improper
servicing may cause unsafe operation.
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annulet la garantie.
[] Mettezcorrectement la laveuse 6 laterre
conform6ment 6 tousles codes et rSglementsen
vigueur. Suiveztousles d@ailsdonn#s dans les
Instructions d'lnstallation.
[]
[]
Pourgarantir une installation ad#quate, laver petites
brass6esau cycle Whites/Rinse (Blancs/Rin_ageJ
AVANTde laver la premi@ebrass#e normale.
Cette laveusen'est pas fournie avec lestuyaux
d'alimentation en eau.
GEvous recommande fortement d'utiliser destuyaux
d'alimentation en eau neuf. Lestuyaux sed#gradent
avec letemps et doivent _tre remplac#s tousles 5 ans
pour r#duire lerisquede rupture des tuyaux et/ou de
d6gats deseaux.
Pi_ces et occessoires
Appelezle 1.800.661.1616ou contactez votre marchand
de piscesGElocal.
Num_ro depiece Accessoire
piv114X10002 Tuyauxen caoutchouc de 4 pi (1,2
mStres)pour I'alimentation eneau
OU
GEvous recommande fortement d'utiliser des pisces
d'usine.Une listedes tuyaux disponibles6 I'achat
est donn#e cidessous.Cestuyaux sont fabriqu6s et
test#s de faqon 6 respecter lessp#cifications de GE.
p[v114X10005
Tuyauxtress_ de 4 pi (1,2mStres)
pour I'alimentation en eau
VOTREAIREDELESSIVE
[] Gardezla zone autour et en dessousde la laveuse
propre et exempte de tout mat@iau combustible
tel que descharpies,du papier,des chiffons ou des
produits chimiques.
[] Unesurveillanceaccrue est n_cessairelots de
I'utilisation decet appareil enpr#sence d'enfants.
Neleur permettez pas dejouer sur ledessus,avec
ou dans cette laveuseou avectout autre appareil
#lectrom#nager.
electromenagersge.ca
N'utilisez []
cet appareil
qu'aux fins
prdvues
ddcfites
dons le
[]
manuel
d'utilisation
LORSQUE VOUS UTILISEZVOTRELAVEUSE
[] N'essayezjamais d'ouvrir votre laveuseIorsque [] Le processusde lavage peut r6duire lar_sistance
celle-ci est en marche.Attendezque la machine soit
compl_tement arr_t6e avant d'ouvrir lecouvercle.
Nem61angezjamais dejavellisant avec de
I'ammoniaque ou desacides tels que duvinaigre
et/ou de I'antirouille. Lem61angedesdiff@ents
produits chimiques peut produire desgaz toxiques
pouvant entrdner la mort.
Nelavez paset nes6chez pasdes articlesayant
@6nettoy6s, laves,tremp6s ou tach_s par des
substances combustibles ou explosives(tellesque
la cire, I'huile,la peinture, I'essence,lessubstances
d6graissantes,lessolvants de nettoyage 6 sec,le
p@role,etc...).Cessubstances peuvent d6gager
desvapeurs qui peuvent s'enflammer ou exploser.
N'ajoutezpasces substances 6 I'eau de lavage.
N'utilisezpas et ne placezpasces substances
autour de votre laveuseou de votre s6cheuse
pendant leur fonctionnement.
aux flammes destissus.Pour 6viter de tels
r6sultats,suivezsoigneusement lesinstructions de
lavage et d'entretien donn6es par lefabricant de
v@ements.
Pour r6duire le risque de choc 61ectrique,
d6branchez I'appareil de I'alimentation 61ectrique
ou d6branchez la laveuseau niveau du panneau
de distribution en retirant lefusible ou d6clenchant
le disjoncteur avant d'entreprendre toute activit6
d'entretien ou de nettoyage.
RENARQUE:L'appareil n'estpas ddconnectdde
I'alimentation dlectfiqueIorsquevous faitestoumer
le bouton de sdlectionde programme surla position
Arr_t ou Iorsquevous appuyezsur Pause.
N'essayezjamais de faire fonctionner cet
appareil s'il est endommag6, s'ilnefonctionne
pascorrectement, s'ilest partiellement d6mont6
ou sicertaines despisces sont manquantes ou
cass@es,y compris sile cordon d'alimentation est
endommag6.
LORSQUE VOUS N'UTILISEZ PAS VOTRELAVEUSE
[] Fermezlesrobinets d'eau pour diminuer le risquede [] N'essayezpasde r@arer ou de remplacer une piece
fuite en cas de cassureou de rupture. V@ifiezI'@at
destuyaux d'alimentation; GEvous recommande de
leschanger tous les 5ans.
[] Avant de mettre votre laveuseau rebut ou de la
mettre bars service,retirez le couvercle pour 6viter
que lesenfants nesecachent 6 I'int@ieur.
de I'appareil,6 mains d'une recommandation pr6cise
6 cet effet dans ce manuel ou dans des instructions
de r@aration par I'utilisateur publi6esque vous
comprenez et pour lesquellesvous poss6dezles
comp6tences requises.
[] Nemodifiezjamais lescommandes.
LISEZ ETSUIVEZ SOIGNEUSEMENT CESCONSIGNES DE
f f
SECURITE.
CESINSTRUCTIONS
Aprof.s du tableau de commande.t_r lesmodulesavec_u_ demiseen marche
<<_f#er >>.
. Ajoutez le d_tergent
!
, Ajoutez l'assouplissant
dilu_ (surles
modules _quip_s
d'un distributeur
d'assouplissant)
Etape 2 Etape 3
. Ajoutez les articles
. S@lectionnez la taille de
la brass@eet les autres
options de lavage
, S_lectionnez le
programme de lavage
Guidede d_marragera pide
....
Etape 4
. Fermez le couvercle
. Tirez sur le bouton
CHARGE
TEMPI_RATURE OPTIONS
Controls
Charge
Placezlesv_tements dans le panier de la laveuse sans lescomprimer, moutesurcharge pourrait avoir un impact n6gatif sur les
performances de laveuse.Adaptez la taille de la brass6een cons6quence.
Temperature
Choisissez la temp6rature de I'eau pour les programmes de lavage et de rinqage. Observez toujours les recommandations indiqu6es
sur les 6tiquettes d'entretien du fabricant ou ses instructions pour le lavage.
Options (sur certains moddles)
Assouplissant et Puissance Rin_age
Sivous utilisezledistributeur d'adoucissant, vous devezs61ectionnercette option au cours du cycle rinqage et Iorsque vous utilisez
du d6tergent ou dujavellisant suppl6mentaire pour nettoyer des v_tements tr_s salespour fournir un meilleur rinqage.
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Programme de lavage --Bouton de S_lection du Programme
Letableau ci-dessous vous aidera h s_lectionner lesprogrammes de lavages adapt6s h vos v_tements. Les
programmes sont class6esdu plus longau plus court et par intensit6 de lavage,
IIest possibleque votre laveuse ne salt pas 6quip6e de tous cesprogrammes. (Losprogrammes variant suivant le
mod@le.)
Whites (Blancs) Pour lesarticlesen coton salesou tr@ssales,lesv@tementsde travail et d'activit6 physique.
(Lavage R@ulier/Essorage Rapide)
Colours (Couleurs) Pour lesarticlesde couleur salesou tr_s sales,ainsi que desjeans.
&avage R_gulier/Essorage Rapide)
Casuals (Tout-Ailed ou Permanent Press (Presse Permanent) Pour desarticles encoton sales ou tr_s sales,des
v_tements de travail ou d'activit_ physique.
(Lavage Puls# Intermittent/Essorage Rapide)
Distributeur de javellisant liquide
Au moment du remplissage de lalaveuse,I'eaudilue lejavellisant.
rllv@ifiez 1'6tiquetagedesv@tementsen cas d'instructions particuli@res.
r2-1iVlesurezsoigneusement laquantit6 dejavellisant en suivant les instructions sur la
bouteille.
[] Neversezjamais dejavellisant non dilu6directement sur lesv_tements ou dans le
panier de la laveuse.
[] Neversez pasdejavellisant en poudredans ledistributeur de javellisant.
r_ Avant de d6marrer lalaveuse,versezla quantit6 dejavellisant mesur_e directement dans
le distributeur dejavellisant2vitez les6claboussureset 6vitez de trap remplir ledistributeur.
Sivous pr6f@ezutilisezdu javellisant en poudre, ajoutez-le dans le panier de lavageavec
votre d6tergent.
[] Nem61angezjamais dejavellisant avec de I'ammoniaque ou desacides tels que du
vinaigre et/ou de I'antirouille. Lem61angepeut produire des gaztoxiques pouvant
entratner la mort.
@uestionsetrdponses
Q: q)uelleest la diff@ence entre les programmes pour Heavy (v_tements sales)et ceux pour lesv_tements Light (peusales)?
R: Pour le cycle Whites (Blancs)et Colours (Couleurs),la dur_e d'agitation Iors du lavage est prolong6e de 6 minutes et de !2
minutes pour les articles Permanent Press (Pressepermanent). (Lesdur6es donn6es sont approximatives)
Q: Quel est le programme le plus appropri6 pour les v_tements tr_s sales?
R: Lescycles Whites (Bluncs)et Colours (Couleurs)procurent I'intensit_ de lavage la plus importante. Ces programmes
offrent les meilleures performances de lavage. Le programme Permanent Press (Pressepermaneng devrait _tre utilis6
pour les v_tements infroissables et sans repassage.
Q: Est-il possible de r6duire la production de charpie?
R:Triez la brassie par type de tissu et selon leur tendance c]collecter la charpie (velours de coton, velours c6tel6) ou (3la
produire (tissu 6ponge, chenille). Lavezles petites brass6es pour des dur6es plus courtes.
Q: Combien de d@ergent doit-on utiliser ?
R: Pour de meilleurs r6sultats, veuillez toujours suivre les consignes du fabricant de d@ergent selon les utilisations.De
nombreux d@ergents sont concentr6s, consultez 1'6tiquette du produit et suivez les lignes donn6es sur verre gradu6 du
d@ergent. Une quantit6 trap importante de d@ergent peut avoir un impact n6gatif sur I'efficacit6 du lavage.
Q:Pourquoi la quantit6 d'eau de rinqage semble-t-elle mains _lev_eque cellede ma laveuse pr6c_dente?
R: Leniveau d'eau de chaque cycle, dont celuidu rinqage,a _t_ r_duit pour conformit_ aux normes f_d@ales 201! relatives h la
consommation d'_nergie et d'eau. Votre nouvelle laveuseGEest conque pour laveret rincer lelinge parfaitement (3partir de la
quantit_ d'eau r_duite qui convient (3chaque cycles_lectionn&
Q:Comment la s_lectiondes options Power Rinse(Ringage)propre ou Softener (Assouplissang peut-elle influer sur I'utilisation
d'eau de ma laveuse?
R: Las_lection desoptions Power Rinse [Rin_age)propre ou FabricSoftener (Assouplissant) augmente la quantit_ d'eau utilis_e
par la laveuse pendant le cyclede rinqage. L'eauadditionnelle contribue (3la dilution adequate de I'assouplissant. Laquantit_
d'eau utilis_e dans cecycle estcomparable (3la quantit_ utilis_eIors du remplissageinitial.
A propos des fonctions de la laveuse.
Le couvercle de I'agitateur (surcertains modules)
Le couvercle de I'agitateur se posesur le haut de
I'agitateur. S'iltombe accidentellement, remettez-le
simplement en place.
OPTIONS ASSOUPLISSA
AR ,_ ;,o
R_GE a P_E
Distributeur d'assouplissant (surcertains moddles)
Le distributeur d'assouplissantlib@e
automatiquement I'assouplissantliquide.
Grace au bouton sur la bonne position,
I'adoucissant est lib_r_ au bon moment.
N'arr_tez pus la laveuse et n'ouvrez pus le
couvercle pendant son premier essorage
sinon le distributeur se videra pr_cocement.
r31 Ajoutez de I'eau au distributeurjusqu'6 la
ligne de remplissage maximal.
Pour utiliser le distributeur, suivez les
dtopes suivontes
r_ Assurezque le distributeur est
correctement fix@6 I'agitateur.
r21 N'utilisezque de I'assouplissantliquide
dilu& Versez-ledans le distributeur en
utilisant la quantit6 recommand6e sur
I'emballage.
Ne versezjamais I'assouplissant
directement sur les v_tements.lls pourraient
_tre tach6s.
Ne versez den dans I'agitateur sir le
couverde ou le distributeur est retir6
r_ %lectionnez I'option Fabric Softener
(Assouplissang ou Power Rinse
(PuissanceRingageJpour activer ce
programme.
Remurque : L'assouplissantne sera pas lib6r6
si lebouton est surla position Arr@.
S@arez pour nettoyer
Nettoyage du distributeur d'assouplissant (surcertains modules)
D Retirezledistributeur du haut deI'agitateur.
r2] %parez le compartiment distributeur du couvercle en attrupant le haut et en poussant
vers le bas dans le compartiment. Le compartiment sara alorss6par6 du couvercle.
E] Pournettoyer le distributeur, faites tremper le compartiment distributeur et le couvercle
dans la solution suivante
[] 60 ml (1/4tasse)de d@ergent liquide
[] 240 ml (ltasse) dejavellisant
[] 3,8litres (1gallon) d'eau tilde
Sin6cessaire,d_crocher lesr6sidus accumul6s (_I'aided'un chiffon propre et doux apr_s
trempage. N'utilisezpasde brosse dure,la surface du distributeur pourrait @reray6e.
Rincezet r6assemblez le distributeur. Placezle distributeur sur I'agitateur.%parez pour
nettoyer.
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Chargement et utilisation de la laveuse electromenagersge.ca
Observeztoujours lesrecommandations du fabricant indiqudes sur les dtiquettes d'entretien.
Tridulinge
Triez par couleur (blancs,couleurs claires,couleurs),
niveau de salet6,type de tissu (coton,entretien facile,
d@licats)et,au cas o0 le tissu produit de lacharpie (tissu
6ponge,chenille)ou accumule de la charpie (veloursde
coton, velours c6tel6).
Utilisationcorrecteduddtergent
Ajoutez le d@ergentavant d'ajouter lesarticles 6 laver
pour que led@ergentsoit plusefficace. L'utilisation
d'une quantit_ insuffisante ou trop importante de
d@ergentest une cause courante de probl_me de
lavage.
Encas de taches, pr@raitezlesarticles en suivant les
instructions donn6essur 1'6tiquette.Toute application
de d@achant dolt _tre faite dans lepanier de la laveuse
pour 6viter detrop vaporiser I'article et d'@iter de
d6colorer lesgraphismes ou lecouvercle.
Vouspouvez utilisermoins de d@ergent sivous avez
une eau douce, une brass6e pluspetite ou peu sale.
Lorsquevous utilisezdesd@ergents6 haut rendement
(HE)ou concentr6s,consultez lesrecommandations
donn6es sur I'@iquettedu produit pour d@erminer
lesquantit6s optimales requisespour des r6sultats
optimum. Unequantit6 trop importante de d@ergent
peut avoir un impact n6gatif sur I'efficacit6du lavage.
Chargementdelalaveuse
Placezlesv@ements dans le panier de lalaveuse
sans lescomprimer. Lorsquevous placezdesarticles
mouill6s dans la laveuse,assurez-vousque le niveau
d'eau/de linge est assez61ev6pour permettre aux
articles de bouger librement. Leniveau d'eau doitjuste
recouvrir lesarticles.Pourajouter du lingeapr_s avoir
d6marr6 un programme, soulevezle couvercleet
submergez lesarticles suppl6mentaires 6 proximit6 de
I'agitateur.
I N'enroulez pasdes articles de grande Iongueur tels
que desdraps ou despantalons autour deI'lnfusor.
I Nelavez paslestissus imbib6s de substances
inflammables (cires,liquidesde nettoyage, etc.).
I Lelavage et I'essoragene sont pas en marche
Iorsque le couvercle est ouvert,toutefois, la minuterie
continuera 6 fonctionner.
Entretien et nettoyage de la laveuse.
Panier: Laissezle couvercle ouvert apr_s une lessive
pour permettre 1'6vaporationde I'humidit6. Sivous
souhaitez nettoyer le panier, utilisezun linge propre
et doux I_g@ementimbib_ de d@ergent liquide,puis
rincez.(N'utilisezpas de produits nettoyants abrasifs).
Tuyau×de remplissage :GEvous recommande de les
changer tousles 5 ans.
Ext_fieur: Essuyezimm6diatement tout produit
renvers_(3I'aide d'un chiffon humide. Evitezde frapper
la surface avec des objets tranchants.
D_m_nagement et Entreposage : Demandez(3un
r6parateur de vidanger I'eaude la pompe et destuyaux.
Consultezla Noticed'lnstallation fournie avec I'appareil
pour desinformations sur la proc6dure 6suivre pour
r_installer la cale d'exp6dition qui immobilise lacure
pendant le d6m6nagement. Pourde plusamples
informations, consultez lesite www.electromenagersge.
ca ou appelez1.800.561..3344.Entreposezla laveuse (3
I'abrides intemp@ies.
Vacances prolong_es :Coupez I'alimentation en eau au
niveau desrobinets.Vidangez I'eaudestuyaux en cas
de risque de gel.
Avant d'appeler un r .parateur...
_ onseils de ddpannage
Economisez du temps et de I'argent ! Consultez les tableaux sur les pages suivantes ou consultez
www.electromenagersge.ca. Vous n'aurez peut-@tre pas besoin d'appeler un technician.
EAU Causes Possibles Que faire
Moussage excessif Trap de d_tergent * iVlesurezsoigneusement la quantit6 de datergent. Utilisez mains
de datergent si vous avez une eau douce, une brassae plus petite ou
du linge peu sale.
Type de d_tergent * Passez_ une marque de datergent mains moussante et suivez
les instructions donnaes sur I'emballage.
Eau douce * Utilisezmains de datergent.
Fuites d'eau Utilisation d'une trap grande * Utilisezmains de datergent. Utilisezmains de datergent si vous avez,
quantit_ de d_tergent dans une eau douce, une brassaeplus petite ou du linge pea sale.
la laveuse
Lestuyau× de remplissage ou de * Assurez-vous que les branchements d'eau soient bien serras au
vidange sont mal branch_s niveau des robinets etles rondelles en caoutchouc ant bien _t_ mises
en place Assurez-vous que I'extramit6 du tuyau de vidange est
correctement insaraeet fixae _ 1'avacuation.
La canatisation d'_vacuation * Varifiezla plomberie du domicile.Vous aurez peut-atre
du domicile est peut _tre bouch_e besoin d'appeler un plombier
Tuyau de vidange desserr_ * Assurez-vous que le tuyau de vidange estcorrectement rainstall6 _ I'
I'arri_re de la laveuseet que lesdeux vis de fixation sont
correctement installaes.
Letuyau de vidange frotte * Assure-vous que letuyau de vidange n'est pasen contact avec le
contre lemur mur. Ceci peut provoquer une usure excessive du tuyau.
Pression d'eau constante vers * Resserrezlestuyaux au niveau des robinets et fermez lesrobinets
les tuyaux de remplissage apr_s chaque utilisation.
Varifiez1'atatdes tuyaux de remplissage, ilsdoivent
6tre remplacas tousles 5ans.
Lo temperature de I'eau L'utilisation d'eauaux temperatures * Lesnouveaux d_tergents ant _t_ formulas pour obtenir unebonne
semble incorrecte plus basses permettra une performance de lavage _ des temperatures plus basses
meilleure efficacit_ _nerg_tique
Ualimentation en eau est ferm_e * Ouvrez compl_tement les robinets d'eau chaude et froide et
ou branch_e incorrectement assurez-vous que les tuyaux soient branchas aux bans robinets.
Les filtres des soupapes * Fermez le robinet et retirez les raccords de tuyaux _ I'arri_re
sont obstru_s suparieur de la laveuse. Nettoyez les filtres de la laveuse _ I'aide d'une
brosse ou d'un cure-dent Rebranchez les tuyaux et ouvrez les robinets.
Le chauffe-eau n'est pas * Assurez vous que le chauffe-eau produit une eau _ une temparature
r_gl_ correctement variant de/48 _ 60°C (120 _ !40°F).
L'eau est vidang_e avant Lecouvemle n'est pas ferm_ * Rainitialisezle programme.
la fin du programme ou le programme a _t_ en pause
pendant plus de 24 heures
La laveuse ne se vidange pus Letuyau de vidange est * Redressezletuyau de vidange et assurez-vous que la laveuse
entortill_ ou mal branch,, ne soit pas pos_e dessus.
La partie sup_rieure du tuyau de vidange doit _tre 5 mains de 1,8 m
(6 pi)du sol.
Lo laveuse s'arr_te pendant Ceci est normal * Ceci est normal. Lalaveuse alterne entre agitation et trempage
le programme de lavage pendant certain programme de lavage pour obtenir des vatements plus
propres avec mains d'usure.
La laveuse s'arr@te Ceci est normal * La laveuse peut s'arrater pendant I'essorage pour 61iminer plus
pendant I'essorage facilement I'eau savonneuse.
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GE GTAP1800D0WW Owner's manual

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