GE WCVH6800JWW Use and Care Manual - Page 13

Cleaning the Pump Filter, Cleaning the Door Gasket

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Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Cleaning the Pump Filter Due to the nature of the front-load washer, it is sometimes possible for small articles to pass to the pump. The washer has a filter to capture lost items so they are not dumped to the drain. To retrieve lost items, clean out the pump filter. 1. Using a coin or flat screwdriver in the notch on the door, open the access door. 2. Place a shallow pan or dish under the pump access door and towels on the floor in front of the washer to protect the floor. It is normal to catch about a cup of water when the filter is removed. 3. Pull down the pour spout. Pour spout 4. Turn the pump filter counterclockwise and remove the filter. Open slowly to Pour allow the water to drain. spout 5. Clean the debris from the filter. 6. Replace the filter and turn clockwise. Tighten securely. 7. Flip up the pour spout. 8. Close the access door. GEAppliances.com Pump filter Installation Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support Cleaning the Door Gasket Open the washer door. Using both hands, press down the door gasket. Remove any foreign objects if found trapped inside the gasket. Make sure there is nothing blocking the holes behind the gasket. When you are finished cleaning the door gasket, remove your hands and the gasket will return to the operating position. While holding down the door gasket, inspect the interior gasket by pulling it down with your fingers. Remove any foreign objects if found trapped inside this gasket. Make sure there is nothing blocking the holes behind the gasket. 13

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Cleaning the Pump Filter
Due to the nature of the front-load washer,
it is sometimes possible for small articles
to pass to the pump. The washer has a
filter to capture lost items so they are not
dumped to the drain. To retrieve lost items,
clean out the pump filter.
1.
Using a coin or flat screwdriver
in the notch on the door, open
the access door.
2.
Place a shallow pan or dish under
the pump access door and towels
on the floor in front of the washer to
protect the floor. It is normal to catch
about a cup of water when the filter
is removed.
3.
Pull down the pour spout.
4.
Turn the pump filter counterclockwise
and remove the filter. Open slowly to
allow the water to drain.
5.
Clean the debris from the filter.
6.
Replace the filter and turn clockwise.
Tighten securely.
7.
Flip up the pour spout.
8.
Close the access door.
Pour
spout
Pour
spout
Cleaning the Door Gasket
Open the washer door. Using both hands,
press down the door gasket. Remove any
foreign objects if found trapped inside
the gasket. Make sure there is nothing
blocking the holes behind the gasket.
While holding down the door gasket,
inspect the interior gasket by pulling it
down with your fingers. Remove any
foreign objects if found trapped inside
this gasket. Make sure there is nothing
blocking the holes behind the gasket.
When you are finished cleaning
the door gasket, remove your
hands and the gasket will return
to the operating position.
Consumer Support
Troubleshooting Tips
Operating Instructions
Safety Instructions
Installation
Instructions
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