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ProfileWashersGEAppliances.comSafety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2, 3Operating Instructions . . . . . . . . 4-16Control Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4Control Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5–10Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10, 11Loading and Using the Washer . . . .12–15Available Accessories. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15Smart Appliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16Installation Instructions. . . . . .17–22Preparing to Install Your Washer . . . . . . 17Location of Your Washer . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18Rough-In Dimensions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18Unpacking Your Washer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19Electrical Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19Grounding Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19Drain Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20Water Supply Requirements . . . . . . . . . . 20Installing the Washer . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20, 21Replacement Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21Adaptive Vibration Control . . . . . . . . . . . . 22Troubleshooting Tips . . . . . . . . .23–26Consumer SupportOwner’s Manual &Installation esProfileManuel d’utilisationet d’installationLa section française commence à la page 30LavadorasProfileManual del propietarioe instalaciónLa sección en español empieza en la página 55Warranty (U.S.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27Warranty (Canada) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28Consumer Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29As an ENERGY STAR partner,GE has determined that thisproduct meets the ENERGY STAR guidelines for energy efficiency.Write the model and serialnumbers here:Model #Serial #You can find them on a label on theside of the washer.49-90391 06/16/10 GE
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION.READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.WARNING!For your safety, the information in this manual must be followed to minimize the riskof fire or explosion, electric shock, or to prevent property damage, personal injury orloss of life.The instructions in this manual and all other literature included with this washer arenot meant to cover every possible condition and situation that may occur. Good, safepractices and caution MUST be applied when installing, operating and maintaining anyappliance.WATER HEATER SAFETYUnder certain conditions, hydrogen gas may be produced in a water heater that has not been used for two weeksor more. 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 byturning on all hot water faucets and allowing them to run for several minutes. Do this before using any electricalappliance which is connected to the hot water system. This simple procedure will allow any built-up hydrogengas to escape. Since the gas is flammable, do not smoke or use an open flame or appliance during this process.PROPER INSTALLATIONThis washer must be properly installed and located in accordance with the Installation Instructions before it is used. Install or store where it will not be exposedto temperatures below freezing or exposedto the weather, which could cause permanent damageand invalidate the warranty. Properly ground washer to conform with all governingcodes and ordinances. Follow details in InstallationInstructions.YOUR LAUNDRY AREA Keep the area underneath and around yourappliances free of combustible materials such aslint, paper, rags and chemicals. Do not leave the washer door open. An open doorcould entice children to hang on the door or crawlinside the washer.2 Close supervision is necessary if this appliance isused by or near children. Do not allow children toplay on, with or inside this or any other appliance.
GEAppliances.comWHEN USING THE WASHER Never reach into washer while it is moving.Wait until the machine has completely stoppedbefore opening the door.Use thisapplianceonly for itsintendedpurpose asdescribed inthis Owner’sManual. Do not mix chlorine bleach with ammonia Never attempt to operate this applianceif it is damaged, malfunctioning, partiallydisassembled, or has missing or broken parts,including a damaged cord or plug.or acids such as vinegar and/or rust remover. Do not slam the washer door closed. Do not tryMixing different chemicals can produce a toxic gasto force the door open when locked (LOCKEDwhich may cause death.indicator ON). This could result in damage tothe washer. Do not wash or dry articles that have been cleanedin, washed in, soaked in or spotted The washer is equipped with an electrical overloadwith combustible or explosive substances (suchprotector. The motor will stopas wax, oil, paint, gasoline, degreasers, dryif it becomes overheated. The washer willcleaning solvents, kerosene, etc.) which may igniteautomatically restart after a cool-downor explode. Do not add these substances to theperiod of up to 2 hours, if the washerwash water. Do not use or place these substanceshas not been manually turned offaround your washer or dryer during operation.during this time. The laundry process can reduce the flameretardancy of fabrics. To avoid such a result,carefully follow the garment manufacturer’swash and care instructions. To minimize the possibility of electric shock, unplugthis appliance from the power supplyor disconnect the washer at the building’sdistribution panel by removing the fuse orswitching off the circuit breaker before attemptingany maintenance or cleaning. NOTE: Pressing thepower button does NOT disconnect the appliancefrom the power supply.WHEN NOT IN USE Turn off water faucets to relieve pressure Do not attempt to repair or replace any part of this Before discarding a washer, or removing it Do not tamper with controls.on hoses and valves and to minimize leakageif a break or rupture should occur. Checkthe condition of the fill hoses; they shouldbe replaced every 5 years.from service, remove the washer door to preventchildren from hiding inside.appliance unless specifically recommendedin this Owner’s Manual, or in published user-repairinstructions that you understand and have theskills to carry out.READ AND FOLLOW THIS SAFETY INFORMATION CAREFULLY.SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS3
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 IMPORTANTSAFETY INSTRUCTIONS before operating this appliance.Quick StartIf the screen is dark, press the POWER button to “wake up”the display.123Press the POWER button.If you selected a cycle otherthan the SPECIALTY CYCLE,press the START/PAUSE button.If you selected SPECIALTY CYCLE, choose between Rinseand Spin, Garments, Bed and Bath, and Other Specialtyfor your specific needs before pressing START/PAUSE. Seespecialty cycles for more information."Select a wash cycleor Steam Refresh cycle.(Defaults are set for each cycle.These default settings can bechanged. See Control settingsfor more information.)PFWS4600, PFWS4605 – Profile HA Steam Washer w/ SmartDispense 2161710536181279131511144PFWH4400, PFWS4405 – Profile HA Washer w/o Steam, w/ SmartDispense 21610135316712891114Power144Press to “wake up” the display. If the display is active, press to put the washer into standby mode.NOTE: Pressing POWER does not disconnect the appliance from the power supply.
Control settings.GEAppliances.com2 Wash CyclesThe wash cycles are optimized for specific types of wash loads. The chart below will help you matchthe wash setting with the loads. The GentleClean lifters lightly tumble the clothes into the water anddetergent solution to clean the load.heavily to lightly soiled white cottons, household linens, work and playWHITES/HEAVY DUTY Forclothes. Can use the STEAM ASSIST option with this cycle.heavy to lightly soiled colorfast cottons, household linens, work and playCOLORS/NORMAL Forclothes. Can use the STEAM ASSIST option with this cycle.WRINKLE FREE(PERMA PRESS)STEAM REFRESH(some models)HANDWASHDELICATESACTIVE WEARWASHABLE WOOL(some models)SPEED WASHDRAIN & SPINBASKET CLEANSPECIALTY CYCLESFor heavy soiled colorfast cottons, household linens, work and play clothes.To de-wrinkle 1 to 5 cotton blend items. This is not a wash cycle, but a cyclethat applies only steam to the garments. Select the correct number ofgarments using the arrow keys and press Enter.The washer will beep upon completion of the cycle, and will continue totumble for 30 minutes to keep wrinkles from setting in. Press Start/Pause toremove clothes.If clothes are slightly damp after completion of the cycle, hang dry clothes for10 minutes before wearing.For items labeled hand-washable with light soils. Provides gentle rocking tomimic the handwashing action.For lingerie and special-care fabrics with light to normal soil. Provides gentletumbling and soak during wash and rinse.For active sports, exercise and some casual wear clothes. Fabrics includemodern technology finishes and fibers such as spandex, stretch and microfibers.For the washing of machine washable wool products, provided that they arewashed according to the instructions on the garment label. When selectingthis cycle, you must use a detergent suitable for washing wool.For lightly soiled items that are needed in a hurry. Cycle time is approximately30 minutes, depending on selected options.To quickly drain and spin out any items at any time.Use for cleaning the basket of residue and odor. Recommended use of onceper month.For unique garments that may need special treatment.Specialty CyclesRinse & SPINQuickly rinse out anyitems at any time.GARMENTSCoatsDress ShirtsHosiery/BrasJeansKhakisSweatersBED and BATHBlankets (cotton)ComfortersSheetsTowelsSPECIALIZED CYCLESAthletic ShoesEnergy SavingsFabric RefreshFleeceFragile CottonsPerformance FabricsPet BeddingPlay ClothesSingle Item WashSleeping BagSoakSuper CleanThrow RugsWhile in the Specialty Cycle, use the and arrow keys to scroll between the different options.Press ENTER to select the cycle. Press BACK to goto the previous menu.5
Control settings.Soil Level3 Changingthe 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 choosebetween Extra Light, Light, Normal, Heavy or Extra Heavy soil.Speed4 SpinChanging the SPIN SPEED changes the final spin speed of the cycles. Always follow the garment manufacturer’s carelabel when changing the SPIN SPEED.To change the SPIN SPEED, press the SPIN SPEED button until you have reached the desired setting. You can choosebetween No Spin, Low, Medium, High or Extra High Spin. Higher spin speeds are not available on certain cycles, suchas Delicates.Higher spin speeds remove more water from the clothes and will help reduce dry time, but may also increase thepossibility of setting wrinkles on some fabrics.5 Wash TempAdjust to select the proper water temperature for the wash cycle. The prewash and rinse water is always cold to helpreduce energy usage and reduce setting of stains and wrinkles.Follow the fabric manufacturer’s care label when selecting the wash temperature.To change the wash temperature, press the WASH TEMP button until you have reached the desired setting. You canchoose between Tap Cold, Cold, Warm, Hot or Sanitize. The Sanitized wash temperature is not available on certaincycles, such as Delicates.When selecting the Sanitize wash temperature, the washer increases the water temperature to sanitize and kill morethan 99% of many common bacteria found in home laundry. The sanitize wash temperature is only available onthe Whites/Heavy Duty wash cycle. For best results, select the heavy soil setting when using the Sanitize washtemperature setting.NOTE: The first 10 seconds of the wash fill is always cold. This feature assists in conditioning the fabric andpreventing stains from setting on garments.676START/PAUSEPress to start a wash cycle. If the washer is running, pressing it once will pause the washer and unlock the door.It will take a few seconds for the door to unlock after pressing PAUSE. Press again to restart the wash cycle.NOTE: If the washer is paused and the cycle is not restarted within 15 minutes, the current wash cycle will becancelled.NOTE: In some cycles the washer will drain first, then unlock the door when it is paused.NOTE: The washer performs automatic system checks after pressing the START button. Water will flow in 45 secondsor less. You may hear the door lock and unlock before water flows; this is normal.SettingsPress & hold for 3 seconds for SETTINGS.Use the SETTINGS button to adjust thefollowing features:Dryer Link:Press the SETTINGS button. When “DRYERLINK” appears in the display, press ENTER.Using the W/X arrow keys, select ONand press ENTER.When the washer cycle is completed, thewasher will communicate with the dryerwhen any button on the control panel istouched or the door is opened.The washer will display, “TRANSFERRINGCYCLE INFORMATION TO THE DRYER”and the dryer will display, “RECEIVINGCYCLE INFORMATION TO THE DRYER”.The dryer will only communicate with thewasher if the dryer is not running a cycle.If the washer starts a new cycle before thedryer has a chance to communicate with it,the information will be lost.End-of-Cycle Volume:Press the SETTINGS button. When“VOLUME” appears in the display, pressENTER, then select “End of Cycle”. Using theW/Xarrow keys, select High, Medium, Lowor Off.Control Sounds:Press the SETTINGS button, then select“Volume”. When “CONTROL SOUNDS”appears in the display, press ENTER. UsingtheW/X arrow keys, select High, Medium,Low or Off.Display Brightness:Press the SETTINGS button. When “DISPLAYBRIGHTNESS” appears in the display, pressENTER. Using the W/Xarrow keys, selectHigh, Medium or Low.Water Hardness(Selectable only when SMART DISPENSERPedestal Accessoryis connected to washer):This will adjust the amount of detergentdispensed automatically for the SMARTDISPENSER. See the Owner’s Manualsupplied with the SMART DISPENSER forinstructions for use.
GEAppliances.com89101112PrewashPrewash is an extra wash beforethe main wash. Use it for heavily soiledclothes or for clothes with a care labelthat recommends prewashing beforewashing. Be sure to add high-efficiencydetergent, or the proper wash additiveto the prewash dispenser.The prewash feature will fill the washer(adding the prewash detergent), tumblethe clothes, drain and spin. Then thewasher will run the selected washcycle.NOTE: In some special cycles,the prewash is selected automaticallyas the default. You can modify thisselection at any time.Extra RinseUse an extra rinse when additionalrinsing is desired to remove excess dirtand detergent from soiled loads.Delay StartYou can delay the start of a wash cyclefor up to 24 hours. Press theDELAY START button to choose thenumber of hours you want to delaythe start of the cycle. Use the S andT(up and down) arrows to find thedesired delay time; then press ENTER toselect the delay time. Finally, press theSTART button after the desired cycle isselected. The machine will count downand start automatically at the correcttime.NOTE: In some special cycles, the extrarinse is selected automatically as thedefault. You can modify this selection atany time. Some cycles have additionalrinses done automatically.NOTE: If you forget to fully closethe door, a reminder signal will beepreminding you to do so.NOTE: If you open the door when thedelay is counting down, the machinewill enter the pause state. You mustclose the door and press START againin order to restart the countdown.LockYou can lock the controls to preventany selections from being made. Oryou can lock or unlock the controlsafter you have started a cycle.press and hold the LOCK button for3 seconds. A sound is made to indicatethe lock/unlock status.Children cannot accidentally start thewasher by touching pads with thisoption selected. To lock the washer,press and hold the LOCK button for 3seconds. To unlock the washer controls,NOTE: The POWER button can still beused when the machine is locked.The control lock icon on the display willlight up when it is on.BASKET LIGHTThe basket light will turn on and remainon for 5 minutes when the door opens,start/pause button is pressed, or bypressing and holding the basket lightbutton for 3 seconds. The basket lightcan be turned off by pressing andholding the basket light button for 3seconds. The basket light can not beturned off while the unit is idle.7
Control settings.Stain Inspector13PFWS4600, 4605 Press & hold for 3seconds for STAIN INSPECTOR.The STAIN INSPECTOR feature allows youto indicate what stains are on thegarments in your load. This feature can beused with any wash cycle.5. Use the S and T arrows to find thedesired stain category.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 yourgarment.6. Press the ENTER button to select thestain category.7. Use the S and T arrows to select thedesired stain.4. Press the ENTER button to continue.You have the following stains available to choose sMud/DirtRust IronTree SapLipstick/Lip BalmDeodorantLotionsMakeup (water-based)Oil (hair/mineral)Grape JuiceCoffee/TeaFruit Juice OtherMilk/DairyWine (red/white)Butter/MargarineCooking/Vegetable OilChocolateTomato BasedBarbecue ve TapeBallpoint InkGlue (white common)Pencil MarkCorrection FluidDingy White SocksCollar/Cuff SoilDye TransferFabric SoftenerYellowingMotor Oil/LubeOintment/SalveCandle WaxCrayonChapstick 8. Press the ENTER button to select the stain.9. 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 adifferent stain, press the STAIN INSPECTOR buttonagain.8NOTE: Prewash is selected automaticallyas the default for some stains. When selectedautomatically, the PREWASH button will light.For optimum stain removal, it is recommendedto add high-efficiency detergent or proper washadditive to the prewash dispenser. You can turnoff the prewash option if you do not want to addthe prewash to the cycle.
GEAppliances.com14SMART DISPENSE – optional accessory (on15STEAM ASSIST (on some models)some models)If you have purchased the PROFILESMART DISPENSE System, refer to theOwner’s Manual that comes with theSMART DISPENSE System.If you have not purchased the PROFILESMART DISPENSE System, you will nothave bulk-dispensing capability. If youselect the SMART DISPENSE option,a message will be displayed advisingthat your unit does not have thecapability. You should then putSTEAM ASSIST adds steam into thewasher during WHITES/HEAVY DUTY,COLORS/NORMAL, WRINKLE FREE orACTIVE WEAR cycles.detergent and other selected additivein the flow-through dispenser drawerlocated at the top left ofthe unit. To purchase the PROFILESMART DISPENSE System, go online toGEAppliances.com or contact your localretailer.2. Select the STEAM ASSIST button toactivate Steam.3. Press the START/PAUSE button.To use:1. Turn power ON and select a washcycle.The STEAM ASSIST option is onlyavailable on WHITES/HEAVY DUTY,COLORS/NORMAL, WRINKLE FREE orACTIVE WEAR cycles.16ENERGY SAVINGS WASH17OVERNIGHT READYUse "e" WASH to save energy onspecified wash cycles. "e" WASH cannotbe used with STEAM REFRESH, ENERGYSAVING, ATHLETIC SHOES, BASKETCLEAN, and WASH CARE w/ SOAK.(on some models)OVERNIGHT READY is intended forsmaller loads only. This feature isintended for use when clothes needto be washed and ready to hang orfinished the next morning. This featurewill tumble clothes and introduce aconstant stream of air into the machinecompartment upon completion of selectwash cycles. Clothes can be removedat an
appliance which is connected to the hot water system. This simple procedure will allow any built-up hydrogen gas to escape. Since the gas is flammable, do not smoke or use an open flame or appliance during this process. Install or store where i
