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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.

 

after adding laundry products, slowly close

This is a result of the flushing/siphoning action

 

and is part of the normal operation of the

 

the dispenser drawer. closing the drawer too

 

washer.

 

quickly could result in early dispensing of the

 

 

 

 

bleach, fabric softener or detergent.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Prewash Compartment (on some models)

 

 

Safety Instructions

n Only use the Prewash Compartment if you are selecting the Prewash cycle for heavily soiled clothes. Add measured detergent or prewash additive to the back left prewash compartment of the dispenser drawer.

n Detergent or prewash additive is flushed from the dispenser in the prewash cycle (if selected).

NOTE: Liquid detergent will drain into the washer drum as it is added.

n Detergent usage may need to be adjusted for water temperature, water hardness, size and soil level of the load. Avoid using too much detergent in your washer as it can lead to over sudsing and detergent residue being left on the clothes.

Operating Instructions

Powder Detergent

Normal HE Liquid

Detergent Setting

2X HE Liquid Detergent Setting (most common setting)

3X HE

Liquid

Detergent

Setting

Appearance may vary

The Detergent Compartment

n High-efficiency detergent is required for this washer. Use the detergent manufacturer’s recommended amount.

The detergent selection insert must be placed in the detergent compartment in a specific position according to what type of detergent you are using.

nPowder Detergent – Place the insert

in the rear position. The Powder Icons must line up on center when the insert is in the powder position.

nLiquid Detergent – You will need to adjust the insert according to the type of Liquid Detergent you are using. The Icons on the side of the detergent compartment must line up on the center when the insert is in position.

NOTE: not all models have the 2x and 3x detergent settings. Some have only regular HE detergent settings. You must reduce the amount of detergent for 2x or 3x detergent per bottle instructions.

Move the insert by pulling it up and replace it by sliding it down between either the rear or front detergent compartment molded rails, as desired, for powder or liquid detergent.

n Add measured detergent to the front left detergent compartment of the dispenser drawer.

n Detergent is flushed from the dispenser at the beginning of the wash cycle. Either powdered or liquid detergent can be used.

n Detergent usage may need to be adjusted for water temperature, water hardness, size and soil level of the load. Avoid using too much detergent in your washer as it can lead to oversudsing and detergent residue being left on the clothes.

n Using more detergent than the recommended quantity can cause residue buildup on your washer.

Installation Instructions

Troubleshooting

On some models, the Liquid Bleach Compartment is in the center.

The Liquid Bleach Compartment

IMPORTANT: The bleach compartment position varies by model. Be sure to identify the correct compartment for bleach before using.

If desired, measure out the recommended amount of liquid bleach, not to exceed 1/3 cup (80 ml), and pour into the center compartment labeled “LIqUID BLEACH” marked with this symbol.

do not exceed the maximum fill line. overfilling can cause early dispensing of the bleach which could result in damaged clothes.

NOTE: do not use powdered bleach in the dispenser.

Tips Consumer Support

On some models, the Liquid Bleach

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Compartment is on the right.

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GE GFWN1000, WBVH5300 installation instructions Dispenser Drawer, Detergent Compartment, Liquid Bleach Compartment