GE GTW480, Owner'S Manual & Installation Instructions

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49-3000255 Rev 1

Getting started

USING THE W

A

SHER

A

B

Load Size/Water Level (on some models)

 Add 

 detergent to the bottom of the basket and fabric softener to the dispenser (on some models) prior to loading clothes.

Loosely load items in the washer basket. Overloading may negatively impact wash performance. Adjust the load size 

accordingly. 
Make the load selection:

Precise Fill/Auto (on some models)

–  For convenience, best performance and optimal efficiency, select 

Precise Fill/Auto

 for models so equipped. This selection 

automatically provides the correct amount of water suited to the size and type of load placed in the unit. Lid will be locked for the 

duration of the load sensing process, which includes a brief spin period and a portion of the water fill.

–  If you prefer to manually select the water level, select 

Low/Small

 through 

Max/Super 

(or 

Large

 on some models). While 

Precise Fill/

Auto

 is best for most loads and general washing, you may want to manually select the load size for specialty items such as bulky, 

lightweight comforters or pillows, where you want to ensure a larger water level is applied. Manual load size selections should be made 

for wet items placed in the washer, such as soaked towels or garments.

–  The washer will not fill with water when 

Precise Fill/Auto

 is selected if the lid is opened. When the lid is closed the 

machine is able to begin filling with water in order to sense the load size.

NOTE:

 This is a high-efficiency washing machine. This system requires less water while providing effective cleaning action. You may 

notice that the water level is lower than on your previous washer. This is normal.

C

Start/Pause

Press 

Start

 to begin the cycle. 

NOTE:

 If the lid is closed, the lid will lock only during the load sensing portion of the cycle (when 

the 

Precise Fill/Auto

 selection is made or models which do not have a load size selection) and during spin portions of the cycle. 

Lid will unlock after load sensing and spin.
Pressing 

Pause

 will unlock the lid (if locked at that time), pause the cycle and the 

Pause

 indicator light will blink.

To continue the cycle, press 

Start

 again. If water remains in the machine, select the 

Drain & Spin 

cycle to drain basket and spin 

water out of the washer basket. 

NOTE:

 Machine will automatically cancel and drain when water is present and the lid is left 

open for 15 minutes or the unit is left in a paused state for 24 hours with the lid closed. Select cycle and press 

Start

 to 

begin new cycle.

Cycle Status Lights

Shows whether the washer is in the

 Fill

,

 Soak

,

 Wash, Rinse

 or 

Spin

 portion of the cycle.

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.

Regular

Large

Small

Precise Fill

(features and appearance will vary by model)

Water Level

LOW

MED

MAX

AUTO

HIGH

•  Loosely add items around 

agitator or Infusor. Overloading 
may negatively impact wash 
performance. See page 15 for 
suggested loading examples.

•  Add the manufacturer’s 

recommended amount of 
detergent to the top of the 
load after adding clothes. We 
recommend the use of High 
Efficiency detergents such as 
in your energy efficient washer.

Step 2

Step 3

Step 4

Step 1

•  Close lid.

•  Press 

Start.

•  Add fabric softener to the 

fabric softener dispenser 
(on some models); see 
page 14.

•  If using detergent packets, 

add to the bottom of the 
wash basket before adding 
clothes.

NOTE: Unit will not start 
with lid open if Precise Fill/
Auto is selected except on 
Bulky Items cycle.

• Select wash cycle.
•  Select wash options, including Deep 

Rinse/Extra Rinse option (on some 
models) when using fabric softener.

• Select options.
•  Select load size (on some models).