GE GTWS8650DWS Use and Care Manual - Page 13

About Appliance Communication. GEAppliances.com Energy SmartTM Energy Smart enables your washer to reduce energy consumption during periods of high energy costs. If you live in an area where your power provider charges different rates at various times of the day, your washer can inform you when you are paying the highest rate. The Energy Smart icon will illuminate on the washer control panel, the cycle time will display "ES", and the operation will be in a delay mode. The washer will delay start (up to 4 hours) until the rate goes down. You can override this feature by holding the 'HOD\:DVK button for 3 seconds to cancel and run it at your convenience (immediately or delayed 1-9 hours). :KDW\RXZLOOQHHG ‡6PDUW0HWHUWRFRPPXQLFDWHZLWK\RXUZDVKHU (call your power provider) ‡$QEnergy Smart washer (like this one) ‡$Q$SSOLDQFH&RPPXQLFDWLRQ0RGXOHACM) ,QVWDOODWLRQ Step 1: Power provider installs a Smart Meter Steps 2 & 3: Install an ACM. See the Brillion Enabled Communication section. Care and cleaning of the washer. Wash Basket: Leave the lid open after washing to allow moisture to evaporate. If you want to clean the basket, use a clean, soft cloth dampened with liquid detergent; then rinse. (Do not use harsh or gritty cleaners.) Use the BASKETclean cycle: Using the washing machine in a humid space for a long period of time may lead to a buildup of black mold and germs in the air inside the washer basket and affect your health. If you clean the washer tub regularly on a monthly basis using BASKETclean it will keep the washer basket clean for hygienic use.  Add tub cleaner or lime scale remover directly into the washer basket. ‡Detergent may remain in the washer tub after cleaning. ‡When you use liquid chlorine bleach, load it into the liquid chlorine bleach compartment. ‡When you use a powdered cleaner, add it into the single wash detergent dispenser. See the Single Wash Detergent Dispenser section. ‡When you use cleaning tablets, place them directly into the washer tub. (Do not add tablet cleaner to the single wash detergent dispenser.) See the Single Wash Detergent Dispenser section. 2 Press the Power button. 3 Turn the selector knob to BASKETclean. 4 Press the Start button. NOTES: ‡Never load laundry while using BASKETclean. The laundry may become damaged or become contaminated. Make sure to clean the washer basket when it is empty. ‡It is recommended to leave the lid open after finishing the laundry to keep the tub clean. ‡It is recommended that BASKETclean should be repeated monthly. ‡If mildew or musty smell already exists, run a BASKETclean cycle, once a week, for 3 consecutive weeks. Glass Lid (on some models): Use a clean, soft cloth dampened with a vinegar and water solution. Fill Hoses: GE recommends changing the hoses every 5 years. Exterior: Immediately wipe off any spills. Wipe with damp cloth. Try not to hit surface with sharp objects. Interior: The occasional use of a cycle that contains bleach will keep the inside of the washer clean. Moving and Storage: Ask the service technician to remove water from drain pump and hoses. See the Installation Instructions packed with product for information on how to reinstall the shipping rod to keep the tub stationary when moving the washer. For more information, visit GEAppliances.com or call 800.GE.CARES (800.432.2737). Do not store the washer where it will be exposed to weather. Long Vacations: Be sure water supply is shut off at faucets. Drain all water from hoses if weather will be below freezing. 13