GE GCAP1800D0WW Owner's manual

Brand: GE

Model: GCAP1800D0WW

Category: 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.

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.

. Add detergent

. Add diluted fabric

softener (on models

with a fabric

softener dispenser}

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.

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

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

Consumer Support.

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and impairments. For details of GE's Universal Design applications, please call 800.561.3344.

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extended warranty provider.

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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including your phone number,or write to: Director,Consumer Relations

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enhanced communication and prompt service under the terms of your warranty, should the need arise.

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Consignes de s_curit_ ...... 2,s

Consignes d'utilisation

Entretien et nettoyage

de la laveuse ....................... 7

Panneau de commandel ........... 4

R6glage des commandes ....... 4-5

Fonctions ........................ 6, 7

Chargement et Utilisation

de la Laveuse ...................... 7

Conseils de d_pannage ...8-1o

Assistance _ la clientele

Assistance 6 la clientele ........... 12

Garantie .......................... 11

Imprim6 au× Etats-Unis

Inscrivez ici les num#ros de

module et de s#rie :

Num#ro de module

Num#ro de 5#rie

Ces num@os sont /"-_--_/

inscrits sous lecouvercle _/ /

de la laveuse. _<_c_-_

49-90449 08-12 GE

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VEUILLEZLIRETOUTESLE5CONSIGNESAVANT UTILISATION.

AVERTISSENENT!

Pour votre sdcuritd, les informations contenues dons ce manuel doivent

_tre suivies afin de minimiser les risques d'incendie ou d'explosion, de

chocs dlectriques et d'dviter les dommages, les blessures corporelles

voire la mort.

SECURITEDU CHAUFFE-EAU

Dons certaines conditions, de I'hydrog_ne gazeux peut @tre produit dons un chauffe-eau Iorsque

ce dernier n'a pas @6 utilis6 pendant deux semaines ou plus. Dons ces conditions, I'hydrog_ne

gazeux peut provoquer une explosion.

Sivous n'avez pas utilis@I'eau chaude depuis plus de deux semaines, @viteztout dommage ou blessure en

ouvrant tousles robinets d'eau chaude et en les laissant couler pendant quelques minutes. Effectuez ce geste

avant d'utiliser tout appareil @lectrom@nagerbranch@au syst@med'eau chaude. Cette proc@duresimple

permet 6 toute accumulation d'hydrogSne gazeux de s'@chapper.Comme ce gaz est inflammable, ne fumez

pas, n'utilisez pas de flamme vive ou d'appareil @lectrom@nagerpendant cette proc@dure.

INSTALLATION CORRECTE

Cette laveuse doit #tre correctement install#e et positionn6e conform@ment aux Instructions

d'lnstallation avant route utilisation. Si vous n'avez pas requ de fiche contenant les consignes

d'installation, vous pouvez vous en procurer une sur le site www.electromenagersge.ca ou en

appelant le 1.800.561.3344.

[] Installezou entreposezvotre appareil dons un endroit

o_ il ne sera pasexpos_ au gelou aux intemp@ies

qui pourraient causer desdommages permanents et

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

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.

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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