GE GFW510 (01) PDF Document

Step 1: Load clothes into your washer and close the door.

Step 2: If the screen is dark, press the Power pad or turn the knob to “wake up” the display.

Step 3: Turn the knob to select the desired cycle.

Step 4: Open the dispenser and add detergent, bleach and fabric softener, as desired.

Step 5: Press Start to begin the wash cycle. The machine will weigh your clothes and add the proper amount of water. When the wash cycle is finished, the door will unlock.

Step 6 (on some models): After the wash cycle is completed and the clothes unloaded, select ULTRAFRESH VENT™ to help eliminate the excess moisture in your washer so you can close the door.

1. Using a small flathead screwdriver or coin, open the access door.

2. Place a shallow pan or dish under the pump access door and towels on the floor in front of the washer to protect the floor. It is normal to catch about a cup of water when the filter is removed.

3. Pull down the pour spout.

4. Turn the pump filter counterclockwise and remove the filter slowly, controlling the flow of the draining water.

5. Remove the filter and clean the debris from the filter.

6. Replace the filter and turn clockwise. Tighten securely.

7. Flip up the pour spout.

8. Close the access door by hooking the bottom tabs first, then rotating the access door shut.

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

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

3. Close the door and select the SELF CLEAN cycle. Push the Start pad.

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

• Remove the drawer by first pulling it out until it stops. Then reach back into the rear of the drawer cavity and press down firmly on the lock tab, pulling out the drawer.

• Rinse the drawer with hot water to remove traces of accumulated laundry products.

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

• Replace the dispenser drawer.

• To reduce buildup in the Dispenser Drawer area: Use only HE High-Efficiency detergent.

The QUICK WASH (LAVADO RÁPIDO) cycle, listed under the Small Load (2-5 items) column, is recommended for:

1 Pair Casual Pants or 2 Casual Shirts or 3 Soccer Uniforms.

The ULTRAFRESH VENT System with OdorBlock was designed to eliminate excess moisture in the washer following a wash cycle to help prevent odors from developing. The washer is designed to drain water at the end of the cycle more effectively. The user can then choose to leave the door open or select the ULTRAFRESH VENT feature to assist with drying out the gasket and other areas of the washer.

1. Power on the washer.

2. Press and hold the Dryer Control button on the washer for 3 seconds to power on the dryer.

3. The dryer’s cycle selection will flash to display the recommended sensor cycle that pairs to the last completed washer cycle as the washer display reads “drY”.

4. To use this cycle, press the Dryer Control button to start the dryer. The dryer can be paused by opening its door or pressing the Dryer Control button. To restart the dryer with its door closed, press the Dryer Control button again.

5. To select Timed Dry instead of the sensor dry cycle, press the Timed Dry button on the washer while the display says “drY”. Repeated presses of this button will step through preset Timed Dry times (default is 10 minutes).

6. Once you’ve selected the Timed Dry cycle’s duration, press the Dryer Control button within 10 seconds to start the dryer.

The following parts are required (Sold separately or included with the GFW510 model):

• Rear = 0”* (To enable 0” clearance on the back of the washer, you must use 90° elbow hoses. Otherwise you may require some additional clearance to avoid rubbing of the hoses against the back wall.)

• Sides = 0”

• Top = 0”

• Front = 0”

Consideration must be given to provide adequate clearance for installation and service.

Closet doors must be louvered or otherwise ventilated and have at least 60 square inches (387.1 cm2) of open area. If the closet contains both a washer and a dryer, doors must contain a minimum of 120 square inches (774.2 cm2) of open area.

Check your house water supply. Did you forget to turn on one or both supply valves after installation or coming back from vacation? 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 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” may scroll on the display if the machine was paused for longer than 24 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 for service.

“door” will be shown on the display if you try to start a cycle when the door is not fully closed. “door” will also be shown on display if 3 cycles have been started without opening the door. The washer will not start another cycle until the door is opened. In either circumstance, try opening and closing the door, and then starting a new cycle. If the problem persists, call GE Appliances for service.

For the Normal cycle, the factory default settings are:

Soil Level: Normal

Wash Temperature: Warm

Spin Selection: High

The available Wash Options for the Normal cycle are:

Power Steam*

Prewash* or Auto Soak*

Time Saver

More Water

Extra Rinse

Tumble Care*

Soak Rinse for Sanitizer*

1 Step Wash + Dry*

Smart Wash & Rinse*

The Heavy Duty** option is available on the following cycles:

Normal

Towels

Whites

Cold Wash

Power Clean

Downloaded cycles

1. Press the SMART DISPENSE pad on the control panel until its light turns off which indicates the SmartDispense feature has been turned off.

2. Set the flap in the detergent compartment to the type of detergent to be used – Powder or Liquid. See the Detergent Compartment section.

3. Add the desired amount of detergent into the detergent compartment.

Tumble Care periodically tumbles your garments for up to 8 hours after the wash cycle is complete to lessen the setting of wrinkles and creases when you are not able to move clothing to the dryer right away. At the end of the cycle, the display will scroll “END” and after ten minutes the Tumble Care will begin. It can be stopped at any time by pressing the Power pad.

The 1 STEP WASH + DRY option is intended for small loads only. Use when clothes need to be washed, dried and ready to wear or finished the next morning. This feature will tumble clothes and introduce a constant stream of air into the washer compartment upon completion of select wash cycles. Although the drying portion is set to 8 hours, the clothes can be removed at any time by pressing Pause or Power to cancel the cycle.

Problem: Not draining, Not spinning, Not tumbling

Possible Cause: Load is out of balance

What To Do: Redistribute clothes and run Rinse & Spin. Increase load size if washing small load containing heavy and light items.

Problem: Not draining, Not spinning, Not tumbling

Possible Cause: Pump filter may be clogged

What To Do: See the Care and Cleaning section on how to clean the Pump Filter.

Problem: Not draining, Not spinning, Not tumbling

Possible Cause: Drain hose is kinked or improperly connected

What To Do: Straighten drain hose and make sure washer is not sitting on it.

Problem: Not draining, Not spinning, Not tumbling

Possible Cause: Household drain may be clogged

What To Do: Check household plumbing. You may need to call a plumber.

Problem: Not draining, Not spinning, Not tumbling

Possible Cause: Drain hose siphoning; drain hose pushed too far down the drain

What To Do: Ensure there is an air gap between hose and drain. Also, ensure the drain hose is not inserted more than 7” into the drain pipe.

Problem: Leaking water

Possible Cause: Door gasket is damaged

What To Do: Check to see if gasket is seated and not torn. Objects left in pockets may cause damage to the washer (nails, screws, pens, pencils). Water may drip from the door when the door is opened. This is a normal operation. Carefully wipe off rubber door seal. Sometimes dirt or clothing is left in this seal and can cause a small leak.

Problem: Leaking water

Possible Cause: Check back left of washer for water

What To Do: If this area is wet, you have oversudsing condition. Use less detergent.

Problem: Leaking water

Possible Cause: Fill hoses or drain hose is improperly connected

What To Do: Make sure hose connections are tight at washer and faucets and make sure end of drain hose is correctly inserted in and secured to drain facility.

Problem: Leaking water

Possible Cause: Household drain may be clogged

What To Do: Check household plumbing. You may need to call a plumber.

Problem: Leaking water

Possible Cause: Dispenser clogged

What To Do: Powder soap may cause clogs inside the dispenser and cause water to leak out the front of the dispenser. Remove drawer and clean both drawer and inside of dispenser box. Laundry detergent packets should NOT be used in the dispenser. They should only be added directly to the wash basket following the manufacturer’s directions. Please refer to Care and Cleaning section.

Problem: Clothes too wet

Possible Cause: Load is out of balance

What To Do: Redistribute clothes and run Rinse & Spin. Increase load size if washing small load containing heavy and light items.

Problem: Clothes too wet

Possible Cause: The machine will slow the spin speed down to 410 rpm if it has a hard time balancing the load. This speed is normal.

What To Do: The machine will slow the spin speed down to 410 rpm if it has a hard time balancing the load. This speed is normal.

Problem: Clothes too wet

Possible Cause: Pump filter may be clogged

What To Do: See the Care and Cleaning section on how to clean the Pump Filter.

Problem: Clothes too wet

Possible Cause: Overloading

What To Do: The dry weight of the load should be less then 16 lbs.

Problem: Clothes too wet

Possible Cause: Drain hose is kinked or improperly connected

What To Do: Straighten drain hose and make sure washer is not sitting on it.

Problem: Clothes too wet

Possible Cause: Household drain may be clogged

What To Do: Check household plumbing. You may need to call a plumber.

Problem: Clothes too wet

Possible Cause: Drain hose siphoning; drain hose pushed too far down the drain

What To Do: Ensure there is an air gap between hose and drain. Also, ensure the drain hose is not inserted more than 7” into the drain pipe.

1. REMOVE THE DOOR ASSEMBLY:

Open the washer door.

While supporting the door, remove the 4 screws from the hinge in the washer face.

Lift the door assembly to remove it from the washer face and set it on a protective surface.

2. REMOVE THE DOOR HINGE COVER AND THE DOOR HINGE:

Remove the 3 screws from the hinge cover and remove the cover.

Remove the 6 screws from the hinge and remove the hinge from the door.

3. REMOVE, REVERSE AND REPLACE THE DOOR STRIKER:

Remove the 2 screws from the striker. Rotate the striker 180° and reinstall the striker with its screws.

4. REMOVE THE DOOR STRIKER ASSEMBLY AND REPLACE ON THE OPPOSITE SIDE:

Remove the 2 screws from the striker assembly and remove the assembly by pulling it toward the center, pushing it up and pulling it out.

Rotate the striker assembly and replace it on the opposite side with its screws.

5. REPLACE THE DOOR HINGE AND THE DOOR HINGE COVER ON THE OPPOSITE SIDE:

Rotate the door hinge and replace it on the opposite side with its screws.

Rotate the door hinge cover and replace it on the opposite side with its screws.

6. REMOVE THE TERMINAL HOLDER AND DISCONNECT THE PIN CONNECTOR FROM WASHER:

Using your fingers, pry the terminal holder from the washer face.

Disconnect the pin connector.

7. REMOVE LOCK ASSEMBLY AND INSTALL ON OPPOSITE SIDE OF WASHER:

Remove the 2 screws from the lock cover plate and remove it from the washer face.

Insert the provided lock bar into the lock mechanism in the washer face. Remove the lock assembly by removing its two screws, using the lock bar to lift it up to unhook, tilting and pulling it out of the washer face. Disconnect its pin connector by unsnapping its locks.

Do NOT rotate lock assembly. Move it to the opposite side of the washer and connect the pin connector making sure it is fully snap locked together. Tilt and insert the lock assembly into the washer face, lift it up and latch its hook into its window. Replace its screws. Remove the lock bar from the assembly and retain for future use.

8. RECONNECT PIN CONNECTOR FROM THE WASHER AND REPLACE THE TERMINAL HOLDER:

Reconnect the pin connector and press the terminal holder back into the washer face on the opposite side.

9. REPLACE THE DOOR ASSEMBLY:

Lift the door assembly into place and secure it onto washer face with its 4 screws.

Close the washer door.

Connect power cord and turn on the breaker.

Run the washer through a complete cycle to verify proper operation.

Suggested Cycle: NORMAL

Load Contents:

6 Dress Shirts or 3 Dress Pants or 3 Poly T-Shirts or 3 T-shirts or 4 Pairs of Shorts or 6 Boxers

OR

6 T-shirts or 4 Sweatpants or 4 Sweatshirts or 2 Hoodies or 7 Pairs of Socks

Problem: Loud or unusual noise; vibration or shaking

Possible Cause: Cabinet moving

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

Problem: Loud or unusual noise; vibration or shaking

Possible Cause: All rubber leveling legs are not firmly touching the floor

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

Problem: Loud or unusual noise; vibration or shaking

Possible Cause: Unbalanced load

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

Problem: Loud or unusual noise; vibration or shaking

Possible Cause: Pump filter may be clogged

What To Do: See the Care and Cleaning section on how to clean the Pump Filter.

The Power Steam* option is available on the following wash cycles:

Normal

Towels

Whites

Cold Wash

Power Clean

Heavy Duty**

The cycles with a factory default Max Spin Selection are:

Normal

Towels

Bulky

Power Clean

Heavy Duty**

The cycles with a factory default Low Spin Selection are:

Delicates

Active Wear

Jeans**

Swim Wear**

Individual settings for soil level (Level), water temperature (Temp) and spin speed (Spin) can be set from the minimum to maximum.

Soil Level can be adjusted to Extra Light, Light, Normal, Heavy or Extra Heavy soil levels on most cycles.

Wash Temperature can be adjusted to Tap Cold, Cold, Warm, Hot or Extra Hot on most cycles.

Spin Speed can be adjusted to No Spin, Low, Medium, High or Max.

To save your favorite settings for a given cycle, set the desired options for Soil, Spin and Temp levels, extra rinse and other settings. Hold down the My Settings pad for 3 seconds. A beep will sound to indicate the selections for this cycle have been saved. You can choose to create My Settings for other cycles.

The Soak Rinse for Sanitizer* option is available on the following cycles:

Normal

Delicates

Towels

Bulky

Active Wear

Whites

Rinse & Spin

Cold Wash

Power Clean

Heavy Duty**

Sanitize with Oxi*

Sanitize+ Allergen*

Prewash is an extra wash before the main wash. Use it for heavily soiled clothes or for clothes with a care label that recommends prewashing before washing. Be sure to add liquid or powder high-efficiency detergent, or the proper wash additive to the prewash dispenser. Washers equipped with SmartDispense will automatically add the proper amount of detergent for prewash based on the load size.

PreWash must be selected prior to pressing Start.

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

NOTE: In some special cycles, the prewash is selected automatically as the default. You can turn off this selection at any time. The main wash will use new detergent from the manual detergent compartment and from the SmartDispense tank (on some models).

This option adds approximately 3 gallons to the wash and rinse portions of the cycle. If the option is selected before the cycle starts, the water will be added from the beginning of the wash cycle and later to the rinse. If the option is selected during the wash portion, more water will be added at this point and later to the rinse. Likewise, if the More Water option is selected after the wash portion has completed, the washer will add more water to the rinse only. If wash and rinse have completed, the More Water pad will no longer be active.

The ULTRAFRESH VENT feature may be cancelled at any time by pressing the POWER pad, turning the cycle knob, or pressing the ULTRAFRESH VENT pad.

Problem: Control time wrong or changes

Possible Cause: This is normal

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

Problem: Snags, holes, tears, rips or excessive wear

Possible Cause: Overloaded

What To Do: Do not exceed maximum recommended load sizes. See recommended maximum load sizes in the Loading section.

Problem: Snags, holes, tears, rips or excessive wear

Possible Cause: Pins, pencils, nails, screws or other objects left in pockets

What To Do: Remove loose items from pockets.

Problem: Snags, holes, tears, rips or excessive wear

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

What To Do: Fasten snaps, hooks, buttons and zippers.

Problem: Incomplete cycle or timer not advancing

Possible Cause: Automatic load redistribution

What To Do: Timer adds up to 3 minutes to cycle for each rebalance. 11 or 15 rebalances may be done. This is normal operation. Do nothing; the machine will finish the wash cycle.

Problem: Incomplete cycle or timer not advancing

Possible Cause: Pump filter may be clogged

What To Do: See the Care and Cleaning section on how to clean the Pump Filter.

Problem: Incomplete cycle or timer not advancing

Possible Cause: Drain hose is kinked or improperly connected

What To Do: Straighten drain hose and make sure washer is not sitting on it.

Problem: Incomplete cycle or timer not advancing

Possible Cause: Household drain may be clogged

What To Do: Check household plumbing. You may need to call a plumber.

Problem: Incomplete cycle or timer not advancing

Possible Cause: Drain hose siphoning; drain hose pushed too far down the drain

What To Do: Ensure there is an air gap between hose and drain.

Problem: No power/washer not working or dead

Possible Cause: Washer is unplugged

What To Do: Make sure cord is plugged securely into a working outlet.

Problem: No power/washer not working or dead

Possible Cause: Water supply is turned off

What To Do: Turn both hot and cold faucets fully on.

Problem: No power/washer not working or dead

Possible Cause: Circuit breaker/fuse is tripped/blown

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

Problem: No power/washer not working or dead

Possible Cause: Automatic self system checks

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

Problem: “H2O SUPPLY” appears in display

Possible Cause: Water not entering washer

What To Do: See the Consumer Help Indicator section for details.

Problem: “CAnCELEd” appears in display

Possible Cause: Washer paused or stopped

What To Do: See the Consumer Help Indicator section for details.

Problem: “door” appears in display

Possible Cause: Door not fully closed or 3 cycles started without opening door in between

What To Do: See the Consumer Help Indicator section for details.

The Extra Light Soil Level setting is available on the following wash cycles:

Normal

Delicates

Towels

Active Wear

Quick Wash

Whites

Rinse & Spin

Cold Wash

The Prewash* or Auto Soak* option is available on the following wash cycles:

Normal

Delicates

Towels

Bulky

Active Wear

Whites

Rinse & Spin

Cold Wash

Power Clean

Heavy Duty**

Sanitize with Oxi*

Sanitize+ Allergen*

The Time Saver option is available on the following wash cycles:

Normal

Delicates

Towels

Bulky

Active Wear

Whites

To unpair the machines, press and hold the Tumble Care button for 10 seconds or open and close the dryer door 3 times within 10 seconds.

Ensure that the hot water hose is connected to the “H” valve and the cold water hose is connected to the “C” valve.

GE Appliances strongly recommends the use of new water supply hoses. Hoses degrade over time and need to be replaced every 5 years to reduce the risk of hose failures and water damage.

CIRCUIT – Individual, properly polarized and grounded 15 or 20 amp circuit breaker or time-delay fuse.

POWER SUPPLY – 2 wire plus ground, 120 Volt, single phase, 60 Hz, alternating current.

Outlet Receptacle – Properly grounded 3-prong receptacle to be located so the power cord is accessible when the washer is in an installed position.

Washer must be electrically grounded in accordance with local codes and ordinances, or in the absence of local codes, with latest edition of the NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE, ANSI/NFPA NO. 70 or CANADIAN ELECTRICAL CODE, CSA C22.1.

Plug into a grounded 3-prong outlet.

DO NOT remove ground prong.

DO NOT use an adapter.

DO NOT use an extension cord.

Drain capable of eliminating 10 gallons (38 L) per minute.

A standpipe diameter of 1-1/4” (3.18 cm) minimum.

The standpipe height above the floor should be:

Minimum height: 24” (61 cm)

Maximum height: 96” (244 cm)

The faucets MUST be 3/4” (1.9 cm) garden hose-type so inlet hoses can be connected.

Water pressure MUST be between 10 and 120 pounds per square inch.

The hot water temperature should be set to deliver water at 120° to 140°F (48°–60°C) to provide proper Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) performance.

Visit GEAppliances.com/connect and enter your model number to show you the proper steps to connect your appliance.

Take special note of your washer’s serial number and MAC ID address on the front of this manual.

Visit GEAppliances.com/connect to learn more about connected appliance features and to learn what connected appliance App’s will work with your smartphone.

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.