GE High-Efficiency Washer Quick Reference
Guide
Congratulations on the purchase of your new GE
This HE washer has the new HydroWave™ system with Infusor™ wash technology. This system provides excellent performance while using less water and energy than a conventional washer. You will notice some differences during operation. Below is a list of quick tips to better understand your unit during normal operation.
TopicsComments Reasons
Water level seems low, Not This is normal enough water
During the wash cycle water may not entirely cover the top of clothes. Infusor™ wash technology is at work and will provide excellent cleaning.
Small Load | Large Load | Super Load |
Detergent | Use High Efficiency detergent | The use of HE detergent will optimize wash performance |
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Fabric Softener | Always use dispenser located on the | Using the dispenser will ensure optimal distribution of |
| top of the Infusor™ when | fabric softener and avoid spotting on garments. |
| using Fabric Softener. |
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1.Lift Infusor™ 2. Measure Fabric 3. Close Infusor™ Lid 4. Turn OPTIONS Knob on
Lid | Softener and Pour | control panel to FABRIC |
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| SOFTENER setting |
“PreciseFill” Load Size | Washer will not fill with water when |
Option | lid is open |
Unit will not operate with lid open during "PreciseFill". This is for your safety ‐ basket spins to aid in load sensing
– also allows option to perform properly.
Seems too quiet | This is normal | HydroWave™ system is very quiet during portions of the |
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| wash cycle. This action allows for optimal wash |
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| performance. |
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Pauses | This is normal | At the beginning of the Cycle (with lid open or closed) the |
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| smart drive system is sensing the load; as a result, there |
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| will not be any noise. |
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“Swoosh” or “zip” sound | This is normal | The machine uses a (no gear) direct drive system. This is |
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| the sound of the motor rotating back and forth to agitate |
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| your laundry. |
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