IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. WARNING! For your safety, the information in this manual must be followed to minimize the risk of fire or explosion, electric shock, or to prevent property damage, personal injury, or loss of life. WATER HEATER SAFETY Under certain conditions, hydrogen gas may be produced in a water heater that has not been used for two weeks or more.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. WARNING! For your safety, the information in this manual must be followed to minimize the risk of fire or explosion, electric shock, or to prevent property damage, personal injury, or loss of life. WHEN USING THE WASHER •...
Washer Control Panel www.GEAppliances.com WARNING – To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons, read the IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS before operating this appliance. Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your model. TART Features of 1 POWER.
Quick Start www.GEAppliances.com Getting Loosely load clothes no higher than the top row of holes in the washer tub. Overloading Started may reduce washer efficiency and possibly increase wrinkling. If the Touch Add a low-sudsing, high-efficiency detergent. Screen is Add diluted fabric softener, bleach or wash dark, press boost additives as desired.
Wash Cycles www.GEAppliances.com If the Touch Screen is dark, press POWER or the Touch Screen to access the wash cycles menu. The default cycle settings are based on standard load types. Always follow the fabric manufacturer’s care label when laundering. Washing by Select By Color to wash loads sorted by color.
Stain Inspector www.GEAppliances.com The Stain Inspector provides pretreatment You select the specific stain, fabric type and Washing tips and optimum washing for specific types color, and the washer creates the wash cycle Using the of stains. for treating the stain. Stain Inspector Example: Washing a chocolate-stained, white cotton shirt 1 Press STAIN INSPECTOR.
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Stain Inspector www.GEAppliances.com Below is a listing of the stain selections Stain Selections available on the washer Touch Screen. For additional information on handling these types of stains, visit the Tide ® Stain Detective at www.tide.com/staindetective. Stain Selections Beverages Food/Dairy/Cooking Outdoor Specialty Stains •...
Summary Screen www.GEAppliances.com About the After selecting a wash cycle, the Summary SUMMARY SCREEN Screen displays the automatic settings for the Summary cycle you have chosen. You can adjust these by Screen COTTONS touching the screen location for any of the settings shown.
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Summary Screen www.GEAppliances.com About The Wash Options allow you to set options for the current wash cycle only. After you have OPTIONS the Wash made all desired changes, press OK. Options Delay Start – Use to delay the start of your washer.
“My Cycles” www.GEAppliances.com About the The “My Cycles” feature allows you to create, MY CYCLES store and reuse up to 6 custom cycles. Create “My Cycles” your own cycles from scratch, or adjust the Feature settings of a predefined wash cycle, then save MODIFY for one-touch recall.
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“My Cycles” www.GEAppliances.com Modifying, To modify the settings of a “My Cycle” from the To delete a “My Cycle” from the Home Screen: Home Screen: Renaming 1 Press the MY CYCLES button. 1 Press the MY CYCLES button. or Deleting 2 Select DELETE from the Touch Screen 2 Select MODIFY from the Touch Screen a “My...
Help www.GEAppliances.com About Pressing the HELP button from the Home Screen allows you to locate troubleshooting tips the Help for common washer problems, to find help with Feature using the Home Screen or to set machine preferences. HOME SCREEN MACHINE PREFERENCES HELP Pressing the HELP button while on any other...
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Help www.GEAppliances.com Setting the The machine settings on the Help feature MACHINE PREFERENCES allow you to control the volume of the button Machine beep and end-of-cycle signal, and turn the Preferences washer/dryer communication feature on or off. END OF CYCLE BUTTON BEEP SIGNAL Button Beep...
Washer Features www.GEAppliances.com Using the The bleach dispenser automatically dilutes and dispenses liquid chlorine bleach at the proper Liquid Bleach time in the wash cycle. Dispenser 1 Check clothing care labels for special instructions. 2 Measure liquid bleach carefully, following instructions on the bottle.
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Washer Features www.GEAppliances.com Adding NOTE: Use only low-sudsing, high-efficiency Insert detergent such as Tide ® Detergent Add measured detergent to the detergent compartment of the dispenser drawer. • Do not exceed the maximum fill line. Detergent box Detergent is flushed through the dispenser at the beginning of the wash phase.
Loading and Using the Washer www.GEAppliances.com Always follow fabric manufacturer’s care label when laundering. Sorting Wash Sort by color (whites, lights, colors), soil level, fabric type (sturdy cottons, easy care, delicates) Loads and whether the fabric produces lint (terry cloth, chenille) or collects lint (velveteen, corduroy).
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Moving and Storage: Ask the service technician to remove water from drain pump and hoses. For more information, visit www. GEAppliances.com or call 800.GE.CARES (800.432.2737). Do not store the washer where it will be exposed to the weather. Long Vacations: Be sure water supply is shut off at faucets.
Installation Washer Instructions WPGT9350 Questions? Call 800.GE.CARES (800.432.2737) or visit our Web site at: www.GEAppliances.com BEFORE YOU BEGIN FOR YOUR SAFETY: Read these instructions completely and ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS carefully. CAUTION – For personal safety, IMPORTANT • – Save these do not use an extension cord or adapter plug instructions for local electrical inspector’s...
Installation Instructions WASHER LOCATION REQUIREMENTS FOR ALCOVE OR CLOSET INSTALLATION The washer must be installed on firm flooring to minimize vibration during the spin cycle. Your washer is approved for installation in an alcove or closet, as stated on a label on Concrete flooring is best, but a wood floor is the back of the machine.
Installation Instructions PARTS INCLUDED UNPACK THE WASHER (CONT.) ❑ Water Hoses (2) Remove the Styrofoam block containing the Owner’s Manual, parts, water hoses and laundry product samples. ❑ Cable Tie Remove the power cord from the back of the washer. TOOLS YOU WILL NEED ❑...
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Installation Instructions ATTACH WATER HOSES TO WASHER CONNECT WATER HOSES TO HOUSE UTILITIES Thread the hot water hose onto the washer hot water connection (ORANGE) and the cold Connect the water hoses to the HOT and water hose onto the cold water connection COLD water valves of your home.
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Installation Instructions SET REAR LEGS ATTACH SERIAL CABLE FOR WASHER/DRYER Remove the level and tilt the washer forward COMMUNICATION (pivot on front legs) about 4 to 6 inches and (if desired) gently lower the rear legs back onto the floor. This action will set rear leg adjustments to Attach the serial cable shipped with the dryer correspond to front settings.
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The washer will begin a setup mode that tests the washer’s operation. Follow the on-screen instructions. CONGRATULATIONS ON THE PURCHASE OF YOUR NEW GE PROFILE WASHER! A BRIEF SELF DIAGNOSTIC WILL NOW BE RUN ON YOUR WASHER. THIS MAY TAKE UP...
Installation Instructions SWITCHING THE WASHER AND DRYER BACKSPLASHES (not required for most installations) When viewed from the front, the washer is REMOVE WASHER BACKSPLASH shipped for installation on the left and the dryer is shipped for installation on the right. Place a towel over the lid of the washer to If your hose utility connections are arranged prevent scratches to the surface.
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Installation Instructions DISCONNECT WASHER REMOVE DRYER BACKSPLASH CONTROL BOARD Place a towel over the top surface of the dryer to prevent scratches to the surface. Disconnect the ribbon at the right of the control board by pulling the connector at the Remove the four screws from the rear of the end of the ribbon off the metal pins on the dryer backsplash.
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Installation Instructions REMOVE CONTROL BOARD RECONNECT DRYER CONTROL FROM DRYER BACKSPLASH BOARD Remove the four screws holding the control Connect the dryer control board to the new board to the backsplash. Remove the control backsplash by sliding the ribbon connector on board and set it aside.
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Installation Instructions ATTACH WASHER CONTROL ATTACH WASHER BACKSPLASH BOARD TO NEW BACKSPLASH Using the two small screws removed earlier, screw the new washer backsplash onto the Replace the four screws removed from the rear cover. control board earlier. Screws Place the gray wire from the serial port under the strain relief on the new backsplash.
Problem Solver www.GEAppliances.com For a complete list of solutions to common washer problems, use the Troubleshooting Tips feature located by pressing the HELP button while on the washer Home Screen (see Using the Troubleshooter). If your washer will not operate, check the Problem Solver below: Problem Possible Cause What To Do...
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Problem Solver www.GEAppliances.com The following are normal sounds you may hear: Sound Description • The HydroWash Repeated starting and ™ action spins the wash basket in one direction, then pauses and spins in stopping the opposite direction to clean your items. Sound of water being added •...
The suspension rod and spring assembly, and main electronic control board if any of these parts should From the date of the fail due to a defect in materials or workmanship. GE will also replace the washer lid or cover if they original purchase should rust under operating conditions.
Contact Us www.GEAppliances.com If you are not satisfied with the service you receive from GE, contact us on our Web site with all the details, including your phone number, or write to: General Manager, Customer Relations GE Appliances, Appliance Park...