GE Profile GPDH8800 Owner'S Manual & Installation Instructions Download

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Control settings.

Stain Inspector

The

STAIN INSPECTOR

feature allows you

to indicate what stains are on the garments in your
load. This feature can be used with any wash cycle.

To use STAIN INSPECTOR:

Select the wash cycle.

Press the

STAIN INSPECTOR

button (the button will

light up when it is on).

Check the wash instructions on your garment.

Press the

ENTER

button to continue.

Use the

▲

and

▼

arrows to find the desired stain

category.

Press the

ENTER

button to select the stain

category.

Use the

▲

and

▼

arrows to select the desired

stain.

You have the following stains available to choose from:

Press the

ENTER

button to select the stain.

Your selected stain will appear on the display.

10.

Press the

START

button to start the cycle.

NOTE:

To turn off

STAIN INSPECTOR

or to select a

different stain, press the

STAIN INSPECTOR

button

again.

NOTE:

Prewash is selected automatically

as the default for some stains. When selected
automatically, the

PREWASH

button will light.

For optimum stain removal, it is recommended
to add high-efficiency detergent or proper wash
additive to the prewash dispenser. You can turn
off the prewash option if you do not want to add
the prewash to the cycle.

OUTDOOR

Clay

Grass

Mud/Dirt

Rust Iron

Tree Sap

COSMETICS

Lipstick/Lip Balm

Deodorant

Lotions

Makeup (water-based)

Oil (hair/mineral)

BEVERAGES

Grape Juice

Coffee/Tea

Fruit Juice Other

Milk/Dairy

Wine (red/white)

FOOD/COOKING

Butter/Margarine

Cooking/Vegetable Oil

Chocolate

Tomato Based

Barbecue Sauce

PERSONAL

Blood

Perspiration

Urine/Feces

Mouthwash

Vomit

SCHOOL/OFFICE/HOME

Adhesive Tape

Ballpoint Ink

Glue (white common)

Pencil Mark

Correction Fluid

LAUNDRY

Dingy White Socks

Collar/Cuff Soil

Dye Transfer

Fabric Softener

Yellowing

OIL/GREASE/WAX

Motor Oil/Lube

Ointment/Salve

Candle Wax

Crayon

Chapstick

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Summary of Contents for Profile GPDH8800

Page 1: ...7 Water Supply Requirements 18 Troubleshooting Tips 21 23 Consumer Support Consumer Support Back Cover Warranty Canada 25 Warranty U S 24 Owner s Manual Installation Instructions Write the model and serial numbers here Model __________________ Serial __________________ You can find them on a label on the side of the washer As an ENERGY STAR partner GE has determined that this product meets the ENE...

Page 2: ...Hydrogen gas can be explosive under these circumstances If the hot water has not been used for two weeks or more prevent the possibility of damage or injury by turning on all hot water faucets and allowing them to run for several minutes Do this before using any electrical appliance which is connected to the hot water system This simple procedure will allow any built up hydrogen gas to escape Sinc...

Page 3: ...r button does NOT disconnect the appliance from the power supply Never attempt to operate this appliance if it is damaged malfunctioning partially disassembled or has missing or broken parts including a damaged cord or plug Do not slam the washer door closed Do not try to force the door open when locked LOCKED indicator ON This could result in damage to the washer The washer is equipped with an el...

Page 4: ...ctric shock or injury to persons read the IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS before operating this appliance Quick Start If the screen is dark press the POWER button to wake up the display Press the POWER button Select a wash cycle Defaults are set for each wash cycle These default settings can be changed See Control settings for more information If you selected a wash cycle other than SPECIALTY CYCLE ...

Page 5: ...For lingerie and special care fabrics with light to normal soil Provides gentle tumbling and soak during wash and rinse WASHABLE For the washing of machine washable wool products provided that they are WOOLS washed according to the instructions on the garment label When selecting this cycle you must use a detergent suitable for washing wool SPEED WASH For lightly soiled items that are needed in a ...

Page 6: ...d of the cycles Always follow the garment manufacturer s care label when changing the SPIN SPEED To change the SPIN SPEED press the SPIN SPEED button until you have reached the desired setting You can choose between No Spin Low Medium High or Extra High Spin Higher spin speeds are not available on certain cycles such as Delicates Higher spin speeds remove more water from the clothes and will help ...

Page 7: ...n and start automatically at the correct time NOTE If you forget to fully close the door a reminder signal will beep reminding you to do so NOTE If you open the door when the delay is counting down the machine will enter the pause state You must close the door and press START again in order to restart the countdown Lock You can lock the controls to prevent any selections from being made Or you can...

Page 8: ...NOTE To turn off STAIN INSPECTOR or to select a different stain press the STAIN INSPECTOR button again NOTE Prewash is selected automatically as the default for some stains When selected automatically the PREWASH button will light For optimum stain removal it is recommended to add high efficiency detergent or proper wash additive to the prewash dispenser You can turn off the prewash option if you ...

Page 9: ...tem If you have not purchased the PROFILE SMART DISPENSE System you will not have bulk dispensing capability If you select the SMART DISPENSE option a message will be displayed advising that your unit does not have the capability You should then put detergent and other selected additive in the flow through dispenser drawer located at the top left of the unit To purchase the PROFILE SMART DISPENSE ...

Page 10: ...unt DO NOT fill above the MAX line The detergent selection insert must be placed in the detergent compartment in a specific position according to the type of detergent you are using Powder Detergent Place the insert in the rear position The Powder Icons must line up on center when the insert is in the powder position Liquid Detergent Place the insert in the forward position The Liquid Icons must l...

Page 11: ...alf the total wash load Washing single items is not recommended This may cause an out of balance load Add one or two similar items Pillows and comforters should not be mixed with other items This may cause an out of balance load Sort dark colored clothes from light colored clothes to prevent dye transfer This is a high efficiency washer so it uses less water making dye transfer more common 11 WORK...

Page 12: ... front load washer it is sometimes possible for small articles to pass to the pump The washer has a filter to capture lost items so they are not dumped to the drain To retrieve lost items clean out the pump filter 1 Using a coin in the notch on the door 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 ...

Page 13: ...e the inserts and 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 Return inserts to the proper compartments Replace the dispenser drawer To reduce buildup in the Dispenser Drawer area Use only HE High Efficiency detergent Lock tab is visible o...

Page 14: ...ART DISPENSE System lets you store laundry detergent and fabric softener to be dispensed automatically during the wash and rinse cycles of this washer NO BLEACH may be used in this dispense system See the Owner s Manual that is included with the Profile SMART DISPENSE System for installation instructions Pedestal There is a pedestal available for your washer This pedestal gives the washer more hei...

Page 15: ... the installer Product failure due to improper installation is not covered under the Warranty WARNING This appliance must be properly grounded and installed as described in these Installation Instructions Do not install or store appliance in an area where it will be exposed to water weather See Location of Your Washer section NOTE This appliance must be properly grounded and electrical service to ...

Page 16: ...e or move you may have to reinforce the floor NOTE If floor is in poor condition use 3 4 impregnated plywood sheet solidly attached to existing floor covering IMPORTANT Minimum Installation Clearances When installed in alcove Sides Rear Top 0 0 cm When installed in closet Sides Rear Top 0 0 cm Front 1 2 54 cm Closet door ventilation openings required 2 louvers each 60 square in 387 cm2 located 3 7...

Page 17: ...e styrofoam pad that covered the top of the washer NOTE If you are installing a pedestal proceed to the installation instructions that come with the pedestal 4 Carefully return the washer to an upright position and remove the carton 5 Carefully move the washer to within 4 feet 122 cm of the final location 6 Remove the following from the back side of the washer 4 bolts 4 plastic spacers including r...

Page 18: ...power supply cord In situations where a two slot receptacle is present it is the owner s responsibility to have a licensed electrician replace it with a properly grounded three prong grounding type receptacle Read these instructions completely and carefully GROUNDING REQUIREMENTS WATER SUPPLY REQUIREMENTS Hot and cold water faucets MUST be installed within 42 inches 107 cm of your washer s water i...

Page 19: ... its final location Damaged legs can increase washer vibration It may be helpful to spray window cleaner on the floor to help move your washer into its final position NOTE To reduce vibration ensure that all four rubber leveling legs are firmly touching the floor Push and pull on the back right and then back left of your washer NOTE Do not use the dispenser drawer or door to lift the washer NOTE I...

Page 20: ...nformation that will save you time and money 11 Before starting the washer check to make sure Main power is turned on The washer is plugged in The water faucets are turned on The unit is level and all four leveling legs are firmly on the floor The shipping support hardware is removed and saved The drain hose is properly tied up There are no leaks at the faucet drain line or washer 12 Run the washe...

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