Care And Cleaning - GE GTW680 Manuel Du Propriétaire

Care and cleaning of the washer.
Pour into the
washer basket
Water Supply Hoses
Hoses connecting washer to faucet
should be replaced every 5 years.
Consumer Help Indicator
Your washer is equipped with Consumer Help Indicator (CHI). CHI is our way to communicate a simple remedy for some situations that
you can perform without the need to call for service. The chart below describes the helpful messages you may notice scrolling on your
display when you return to start another load. These messages will provide simple remedies you can quickly perform.
Spin light blinking If an out-of-balance condition is detected by the washer, the Spin light will blink during the remaining portion of the
cycle and will stay illuminated for a short time after cycle completion. When this occurs, the washer is taking actions
to correct the out-of-balance condition and complete the cycle normally. In some cases, the washer may not be
able to balance the load and spin up to full speed. If you notice the load is more wet than normal at the end of the
cycle, redistribute the load evenly in the wash basket and run a Drain & Spin cycle.
"H2O SUPPLY" Check your house water supply. Did you forget to turn on one or both supply valves after installation or coming
(Water not back from vacation? As soon as the message starts to scroll, the washer will initiate a 4 minute lock-out period. The
entering washer) washer controls won't respond/change during this time. After the 4 minutes, you can begin your cycle again. If you
try to bypass the lock-out period by unplugging the washer, the 4 minute timer will start over again.
"CAnCELEd" "CAnCELEd" may scroll on the display if the machine was paused for longer than 12 hours or if the machine has
stopped itself before the cycle completed due to certain errors. As soon as the message starts to scroll, the washer
will initiate a 4 minute lock-out period. The washer controls won't respond/change during this time. After the 4 minute
period, you can begin your cycle again. If you try to bypass the lock-out period by unplugging the washer, the 4 minute
timer will start over again. If the problem persists, call GE Appliances at 800.GE.CARES (800.432.2737) for service.
"Lid" "Lid" will be shown on display if 3 cycles have been started without opening the lid. The washer will not start another
cycle until the lid is opened. Try opening, then closing the lid and starting a new cycle. If the problem persists, call
GE Appliances at 800.GE.CARES (800.432.2737) for service.
Exterior of the Washer
Immediately wipe off any spills with a damp cloth.
Interior of the Washer
To clean the interior of the washer, select the
Basket Clean feature on the control panel. This
Basket Clean cycle should be performed, at a
minimum, once per month. This cycle will use
more water, in addition to bleach, to control
the rate at which soils and detergents may
accumulate in your washer.
NOTE: Read the instructions below completely
before starting the Basket Clean cycle.
1. Remove any garments or objects from the
washer and ensure the washer basket is
empty.
2. Open the washer lid and pour one cup or 250
ml of liquid bleach or other washing machine
cleaner into the basket.
3. Close the lid and select the Basket Clean
cycle. Push the Start button.
Cleaning the Dispenser Drawer
After some period of use, a small amount of
detergent or softener residue may be present in
the dispenser drawer. The drawer can easily be
removed for cleaning. To remove the drawer, pull
it out until the drawer stops and then lift up on
the front of the drawer. The drawer can then be
removed from the dispenser box. Wash the drawer
in warm, soapy water using a mild detergent.
Rinse drawer with warm water. If siphon caps are
removed for cleaning, be sure to push siphon caps
fully back into place after cleaning.
Moving and Storage
Ask the service technician to remove water from
drain pump and hoses. Do not store the washer
where it will be exposed to the weather.
4. When the Basket Clean cycle is working, the
display will show the estimated cycle time
remaining. Do not interrupt the cycle.
Basket Clean may be interrupted by pressing the
Start button in between cycles. A power outage
in the house might also interrupt the cycle. When
the power supply is back, the Basket Clean cycle
resumes where it had stopped. When interrupted,
be sure to run a complete Basket Clean cycle
before using the washer. If the Power button is
pressed during Basket Clean, the cycle will be
lost.
IMPORTANT:
Run Basket Clean with 1 Cup (250 ml) of
bleach once a month.
After the completion of a Basket Clean cycle,
the interior of your washer may have a bleach
smell.
The dispenser drawer and siphon caps are
not dishwasher safe. The dispenser box is not
removable, but it can be wiped clean using a
damp cloth if necessary. Do not attempt to
remove the dispenser box for cleaning.
Long Vacations
Be sure water supply is shut off at faucets. Drain
all water from hoses and water filter pump area if
weather will be below freezing.
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