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GEAppliances.com
Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2, 3
Owner’s Manual &
Installation Instructions
Operating Instructions
Available Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
WPDH8850
Control Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
WPDH8910
Control Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5–9
WPDH8900
Demand Response . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Loading and Using the Washer
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. For your safety, the information in this manual must be followed to minimize the risk WARNING! of fire or explosion, electric shock, or to prevent property damage, personal injury or loss of life. The instructions in this manual and all other literature included with this washer are not meant to cover every possible condition and situation that may occur. Good, safe practices and caution MUST be applied when installing, operatin
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Installation Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support Instructions GEAppliances.com WHEN USING THE WASHER ■ Never reach into washer while it is moving. ■ Never attempt to operate this appliance Wait until the machine has completely stopped if it is damaged, malfunctioning, partially before opening the door. disassembled, or has missing or broken parts, including a damaged cord or plug. Use this ■ Do not mix chlorine bleach with ammonia appliance or acid
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About the washer control panel. You can locate your model number on a label on the side of the washer. WARNING! To reduce the risk of fire, electric 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” If you selected a cycle other 3 the display. than the SPECIALTY CYCLE, press the START/PAUSE button. Press the POWER button. 1 If you selected SPECIALTY CYCLE, choose between D
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Installation Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support Instructions Control settings. GEAppliances.com Wash Cycles 2 The wash cycles are optimized for specific types of wash loads. The chart below will help you match ™ lifters lightly tumble the clothes into the water and the wash setting with the loads. The GentleClean detergent solution to clean the load. WHITES/ For heavily to lightly soiled white cottons, household linens, work and play clothes. HEAVY
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▼ ▼ ▼ ▼ Control settings. Soil Level 3 Changing the SOIL LEVEL increases or decreases the wash time to remove different amounts of soil. To change the SOIL LEVEL, press the SOIL LEVEL button until you have reached the desired setting. You can choose between Extra Light, Light, Normal, Heavy or Extra Heavy soil. Spin Speed 4 Changing the SPIN SPEED changes the final spin speed of the cycles. Always follow the garment manufacturer’s care label when changing the SPIN SPEED. To change the SPIN SPEE
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Installation Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support Instructions GEAppliances.com Prewash 8 Prewash is an extra wash before The prewash feature will fill the washer the main wash. Use it for heavily soiled (adding the prewash detergent), tumble clothes or for clothes with a care label the clothes, drain and spin. Then the that recommends prewashing before washer will run the selected wash washing. Be sure to add high-efficiency cycle. detergent, or the
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Control settings. 6. Press the ENTER button to select the stain Stain Inspector 13 category. The STAIN INSPECTOR feature allows you to indicate what stains are on the garments in your 7. Use the ▲ and ▼ arrows to select the desired stain. load. This feature can be used with any wash cycle. To use STAIN INSPECTOR: 1. Select the wash cycle. 2. Press the STAIN INSPECTOR button (the button will light up when it is on). 3. Check the wash instructions on your garment. 4. Press the ENTER button to co
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Installation Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support Instructions GEAppliances.com ™ SMART DISPENSE – optional accessory (on some models) 14 If you have purchased the PROFILE SMART DISPENSE System, refer to the Owner’s Manual that comes with the SMART DISPENSE System. 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 tha
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About the washer features. The Dispenser Drawer Slowly open the dispenser drawer by pulling You may see water in the bleach and fabric it out until it stops. softener compartments at the end of the cycle. This is a result of the flushing/siphoning action and is part of the normal After adding laundry products, slowly close operation of the washer. the dispenser drawer. Closing the drawer too quickly could result in early dispensing Use only HE High-Efficiency of the bleach, fabric softener o
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Installation Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support Instructions Loading and using the washer. Always follow fabric manufacturer’s care label when laundering. GEAppliances.com Sorting Wash Loads Colors Soil Fabric Lint Whites Heavy Delicates Lint Producers Lights Normal Easy Care Lint Collectors Darks Light Sturdy Cottons ■ Combine large and small items in a load. Load large items first. Large items should not be more than half the total wash load. ■ W
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Loading and using the washer. Care and Cleaning/General Maintenance Exterior: Immediately wipe off any spills. Wipe with damp cloth. Do not hit surface with sharp objects. Interior: Dry around the washer door opening, flexible gasket (including attached hoses) and door glass. These areas should always be clean to ensure a water-tight seal. It is recommended to rinse the washer at least once per month with 1 cup of bleach (or other commercially available product manufactured for this purpose) po
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Installation Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support Instructions Always follow fabric manufacturer’s care label when laundering. GEAppliances.com Dispenser Drawer Area: Detergent and fabric softener may build up in the dispenser drawer. Residue should be removed once or twice a month. ■ Remove the drawer by first pulling it out until it stops. Then reach back into the right rear corner of the drawer cavity and press down firmly on the lock tab, pulling
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Loading and using the washer. Fabric Care Labels Below are fabric care label “symbols” that affect the clothing you will be laundering. WASH LABELS Machine wash Normal Permanent Press/ Gentle/ Do not wash Do not wring cycle Hand wash wrinkle resistant delicate Water temperature Hot Warm Cold/cool (50 C/120 F) (40 C/105 F) (30 C/85 F) BLEACH LABELS Bleach symbols Any bleach Only non-chlorine bleach Do not bleach (when needed) (when needed) DETERGENT LABELS Use only HE High-Efficiency detergent. A
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Installation Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support Instructions Demand Response. (on some models) GEAppliances.com Model WPDH8910 is compatible with the GE Demand SETTINGS MENU Response (DR) module which can be purchased Press SETTINGS; then select Energy Management. separately. Contact your local utility or visit www.GEAppliances.com/demand_response to see if your area is using DR technology. The following demand response features are available as p
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Installation Washer WPDH8850, WPDH8910, WPDH8900 Instructions If you hav e any questions, call 800.GE.CARES (800.432.2737) or visit our Website at: GEAppliances.com In Canada, call 1.800.561.3344 or visit www.GEAppliances.ca TOOLS REQUIRED FOR BEFORE YOU BEGIN WASHER INSTALLATION Read these instructions completely and carefully. ❏ 1/4″ nut driver • IMPORTANT – Save these instructions ❏ 3/8″ socket with ratchet for local inspector’s use. ❏ 3/8″ open-end wrench • IMPORTANT – Observe all govern
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Installation Instructions LOCATION OF YOUR WASHER ROUGH-IN DIMENSIONS Do Not Install the Washer: FRONT 1. In an area exposed to dripping water or outside 27.0” weather conditions. The ambient temperature (68.6 cm) should never be below 60°F (15.6°C) for proper washer operation. 2. In an area where it will come in contact with curtains or drapes. 3. On carpet. The floor MUST be a hard surface with a maximum slope of 1/2″ per foot (1.27 cm per 30 cm). To make sure the washer does not vibrate o
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Installation Instructions UNPACKING THE WASHER WARNING: Recycle or destroy the carton and plastic bags after the washer is unpacked. Make materials inaccessible to children. Children might use them for play. Cartons covered with rugs, bedspreads or plastic sheets can become airtight chambers causing suffocation. 1. Cut and remove the top and bottom packaging straps. 2. While it is in the carton, carefully lay the washer on its side. DO NOT lay the washer on its front or back. 3. Turn down the
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Installation Instructions WATER SUPPLY REQUIREMENTS ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS Hot and cold water faucets MUST be installed within Read these instructions completely 42 inches (107 cm) of your washer’s water inlet. The faucets and carefully. MUST be 3/4″ (1.9 cm) garden hose-type so inlet hoses can be connected. Water pressure MUST be between 10 and 120 WARNING—TO REDUCE THE RISK OF pounds per square inch. Your water department can advise FIRE, ELECTRICAL SHOCK AND PERSONAL INJURY: you of your wa
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Installation Instructions INSTALLING THE WASHER 5. Carefully move the washer to its final location. Gently rock the washer into position. It is important not to damage 1. Run some water from the hot and cold faucets to flush the rubber leveling legs when moving your washer the water lines and remove particles that might clog to its final location. Damaged legs can increase washer the water valve screens. vibration. It may be helpful to spray window cleaner on 2. Remove the inlet hoses from the
