GE WCVH6800JWW Use and Care Manual - Page 12

Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Cleaning the washer. care and cleaning Exterior: Immediately wipe off any spills. Wipe with damp cloth. Do not hit surface with sharp objects. Moving and Storage: Ask the service technician to remove water from drain pump and hoses. Do not store the washer where it will be exposed to the weather. When moving the washer, the tub should be kept stationary by using the shipping bolts removed during installation. See Installation Instructions in this book. If these parts are not available, they can be ordered by visiting our Website at GEAppliances.com or by calling 800.GE.CARES. Long Vacations: Be sure the water supply is shut off at the faucets. Drain all water from the hoses if the weather will be below freezing. Cleaning the Interior of the Washer To clean the interior of the washer, select the BasketClean feature on the control panel. The cycle will use more water, in addition to bleach, to refresh your washer. NOTE: Read the instructions below completely before starting the BasketClean cycle. 1. Remove any garments or objects from the washer and ensure the washer basket is empty. 2. Open the washer door and pour one cup or 250 ml of liquid bleach or other washing machine cleaner into the basket. 3. Close the door and select the BasketClean cycle. Push the START button. 4. When the BasketClean cycle is working, you will see CLn on the display. The cycle will complete in about 90 minutes. Do not interrupt the cycle. 5. After the cycle is complete, leave the door open slightly for better ventilation. If for any reason the cycle needs to be interrupted, the door will not open immediately. Forcing open the door at this stage may cause water to flood. The door will open after the water is drained to a level where it would not flood the floor. BasketClean may be interrupted by pressing the START/PAUSE button in between cycles. A power outage in the house might also interrupt the cycle. When the power supply is back, the BasketClean cycle resumes where it had stopped. When interrupted, be sure to run a complete BasketClean cycle before using the washer. If the POWER button is pressed during BasketClean, the cycle will be lost. IMPORTANT: n Run BasketClean with 1 Cup (250 ml) of bleach once a month. n After the completion of a BasketClean cycle, the interior of your washer may have a bleach smell. n It is recommended to run a light color load after the BasketClean cycle. Installation Instructions Consumer Support Troubleshooting Tips 12