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GE - 4.2 Cu. Ft. 13-Cycle High-Efficiency Top-Loading Washer

Model: GTW485ASJWS
SKU: 4685000
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  • Key Specs
    • Product Height: 44 inches (The out of box height of the item. Height is measured as the vertical distance from the bottom of the item to the top as it would be primarily used or placed.)
    • Product Width: 27 inches (The out of box width of the item. Width is measured as the horizontal distance from one side of the item to the other as it would be primarily used or placed.)
    • Product Depth: 27 inches (The out of box depth of the item. Depth is measured as the distance from the front of the item to the back as it would be primarily used or placed.)
    • Height With Door Open: 56 inches (Measurement from the bottom of the product to its top, with lid fully open.)
    • Capacity: 4.2 cubic feet
    • High-Efficiency: true (Washers with this label feature technology meant to use less water. High Efficiency (HE) washers may also be larger in capacity. Using High Efficiency (HE) detergent in these washers is highly recommended as they are designed to be quick-dispersing and operate in low water conditions by producing less suds, requiring less detergent. Not using the recommended detergent can lead to additional rinse cycles and increased water usage.)
    • Steam Function: false (In washers, this feature may be employed before, during, or after the main wash cycle. Steam aids in stain removal, activating detergent, sanitizing, and softening wrinkles. In dryers, this feature can be used to remove wrinkles or quickly freshen clothing items.)
    • Washer Load Type: Top load
    • Color Finish: White
  • General
    • Product Name: 4.2 Cu. Ft. 13-Cycle High-Efficiency Top-Loading Washer
    • Brand: GE
    • Model Number: GTW485ASJWS
    • Color Finish: White
  • Dimension
    • Product Height: 44 inches (The out of box height of the item. Height is measured as the vertical distance from the bottom of the item to the top as it would be primarily used or placed.)
    • Product Width: 27 inches (The out of box width of the item. Width is measured as the horizontal distance from one side of the item to the other as it would be primarily used or placed.)
    • Product Depth: 27 inches (The out of box depth of the item. Depth is measured as the distance from the front of the item to the back as it would be primarily used or placed.)
    • Height With Door Open: 56 inches (Measurement from the bottom of the product to its top, with lid fully open.)
    • Product Weight: 138 pounds (The out of box weight of the item.)
  • Capacity
    • Capacity: 4.2 cubic feet
  • Features
    • High-Efficiency: true (Washers with this label feature technology meant to use less water. High Efficiency (HE) washers may also be larger in capacity. Using High Efficiency (HE) detergent in these washers is highly recommended as they are designed to be quick-dispersing and operate in low water conditions by producing less suds, requiring less detergent. Not using the recommended detergent can lead to additional rinse cycles and increased water usage.)
    • Steam Function: false (In washers, this feature may be employed before, during, or after the main wash cycle. Steam aids in stain removal, activating detergent, sanitizing, and softening wrinkles. In dryers, this feature can be used to remove wrinkles or quickly freshen clothing items.)
    • Maximum Spin Speed: 800 revolutions per minute (This is the maximum spin speed of the tub in the final cycle. Higher revolutions per minute (RPM) will remove the water out of the clothes more quickly and effectively which can reduce drying time.)
    • Internal Water Heater: false
    • Automatic Temperature Control: true (This feature regulates hot and cold temperatures of the water or air within the appliance in order to keep them in the optimal range for each cycle.)
    • Child Lock: false (Setting that allows appliance to be temporarily locked to prevent use.)
    • Delay Start: true (Allows you to program the appliance to automatically run at a later time. This feature helps you coordinate with your household’s water needs, noise preferences, and more. Additionally, operating your appliance during off-peak hours may reduce energy costs.)
    • End-Of-Cycle Signal: true (An audible alert and/or visual indicator that notifies you when a pre-selected cycle is complete.)
    • Interior Light(s): false
    • Bleach Dispenser: true
    • Fabric Softener Dispenser: true
    • Pre-Wash Detergent Dispenser: true
  • Design
    • Washer Load Type: Top load
    • Tub/Drum Material: Stainless steel
    • Window: false
  • Cycle Specifications
    • Number of Wash/Rinse Cycles: 13
    • Wash/Rinse Cycles: Towels/Sheets, Whites, Colors, Dark Colors, Casuals, Delicates, Cold Wash, Active Wear, Speed Wash, Drain & Spin, Jeans, Heavy Duty, Bulky Items
    • Options and Programs: 2nd Rinse, Extra Spin, 2nd rinse+Extra Spin, Deep Rinse, +2nd Rinse, Stain preTreat
    • Number of Temperature Settings: 6
    • Temperature Settings: Tap Cold, Cold, Cool, Colors, Warm, Hot
    • Number of Spin Speeds: 1
    • Soil Levels: Extra Light, Light, Normal, Heavy, Extra Heavy (Washers with the option to select the soil level will employ different wash cycles to optimally clean the respective load. Most have three options: light, normal, or heavy.)
  • Included
    • Power Cord Included: true (Connects your product to an electrical outlet, allowing for immediate use (provided that other installation requirements are met).)
    • Fill Hoses Included: false
    • Drain Hose Included: true
  • Electrical Specification
    • Estimated Annual Electricity Use: 152 kilowatt hours (Predicted amount of electricity needed to operate the product under average conditions for one year.)
    • Estimated Annual Operating Cost: 18 United States dollars (Predicted cost of operating the product under average conditions for one year.)
    • Amperage: 10 amperes (Strength of electrical current.)
    • Voltage: 120 volts (Amount of power needed to support an electrical current.)
  • Certifications Listings & Approvals
    • ENERGY STAR Certified: true (Devices carrying the ENERGY STAR service mark, such as computer products and peripherals, kitchen appliances, and other products, generally use 20% to 30% less energy than required by federal standards.)
  • Warranty
    • Manufacturer's Warranty - Parts: 1 year
    • Manufacturer's Warranty - Labor: 1 year
  • Other
    • UPC: 084691815235

Wash clothing efficiently with this 4.2 cu. ft. GE washer. Its deep fill button lets you add extra water to the tub for loads that need it. The dual-action agitator on this stainless steel GE washer moves in both forward and reverse directions to thoroughly clean even heavily soiled items.

Laundry Buying Guide

  • Deep Fill: Customize your water-fill levels with just the touch of a button. Add a little extra or fill the tub to wash the way you want
  • ENERGY STAR® qualified: Meets or exceeds federal guidelines for energy efficiency for year-round energy and money savings
  • Dual-action agitator: Powerful reversing wash action rotates your laundry for a thorough clean every time
  • Stain PreTreat: Assists removing tough stains with preprogrammed settings that modify your cycle to treat the four most common stains
  • Auto Soak: Loosens stains by soaking prior to the wash cycle
  • Deep Rinse: When selected, the deep rinse cycle ensure clothes are rinsed of soap residue and fabric softener
  • Speed Wash: Provides a quick wash for lightly soiled items that are needed in a hurry
  • Rotary electronic controls with cycle status lights: Know the progress of the wash cycle with just a quick glance
Whats Included
  • GE 4.2 Cu. Ft. 13-Cycle High-Efficiency Top-Loading Washer
  • Drain Hose
  • Drain Hose Clip
  • Cable Tie
  • Clamp
  • Owner's manual
Documents
  • Energy_Guide_PDF

Q: I'm not able to get the deep fill button to work. It says hold for three seconds before starting the washer to get a deep fill, but only twice since I've owned it has it added extra water to the wash cycle, I have to fill with a bucket for bulky items!

A: The reason why the Deep Fill feature doesn't work is because it's a cheap GE product. I see the GE tech gave you an answer that the Deep Fill doesn't work on the Normal/Colors wash cycle; but the Deep Fill on my GE washer doesn't work on any cycle. And all this happened shortly after the warranty expired. Next time, when you get a new washer, don't get a GE. :)

Q: What are temperature differences of tap cool, cold, cool, colors?

A: Hello Mastodon, This is Joyce from GE Appliances. I will be happy to help! Temperature variation is approximately +/- 3 degrees. Tap Cold is the temperature out of the cold water faucet. Cold is 62 degrees and cool is 70 degrees. Colors is 75 degrees. Thanks so much for checking with us. Have a good day!

Q: Does the lid lock during use? If so, can it be unlocked to add more clothes?

A: Hi- This is Sue at GE Appliances. Thanks for your interest in our Top Load Washers! Yes, the lid lock engages when the washer is either load-sensing before and during fill, or when it is spinning above 50 RPM. To add items after washer has started, press Start/Pause if the lid is locked; wait until the Lid Lock indicator on the display is no longer illuminated before attempting to open the lid. Lift the lid and submerge additional items around the outside of the basket. Close the lid and press Start to resume. Pausing the machine during the spin cycle does unlock the lid, but the user must wait until the basket has completely coasted down to a stop before the lid unlocks, of course for safety reasons. We hope this is helpful. Thanks for checking with us!

Q: I just bought a whirlpool washer, its been in my house for a whole * 1 * DAY. i CANT STAND IT! Best Buy is sending me a GE 4685000 instead. I want a washer to wash! TOO USE AS MUCH WATER AS POSSIBLE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Is this one going to work! ?

A: Hello Speedy, Thank you for your question. New washers all use less water to comply with federal guidelines. However, some of the benefits of this model are as follows: ~Traditional agitator ~You have the option to control the load size ~You can select a deep rinse (which you will need) ~And, the best thing is you have a deep fill option. There are two ways Deep Fill can be used: •Add a little more water: Press the Deep Fill button once before starting the cycle to add 3 gallons of water to the wash load. Once the washer has stopped filling, you can press it again to add 3 more gallons. •Full Tub Fill: Press and hold Deep Fill button for 3 seconds to fill the washer to the maximum water level. It will fill to approximately 26 gallons If you have any additional questions, we are always happy to help. Lisa from GE Appliances

Q: Is this machine an HE or aggitator style?

A: Hello, This model does have a dual action agitator. It provides better circulation and turnover of clothes than the flexcare agitator. The top half operates independent of the bottom half to help drive the clothes down into the water. The top 1/2 of the agitator rides on lubricated nylon bearings.

Q: Can I manually set the water depth/fill? I sometimes wash small loads and don't want to waste water. I also want to set it and go rather than waiting for it to fill to turn it off. Thanks.

A: Hi djlg- This is Sue at GE Appliances. Thanks for viewing! This washer features Precise Fill. This selection automatically provides the correct amount of water suited to the size and type of load placed in the unit so no water is wasted. It also features our popular Deep Fill option. Select the Deep Fill feature for loads where extra water is needed. Press the Deep Fill button once before starting the cycle to add an incremental amount of water to the wash load. Holding the Deep Fill button for 3 seconds will provide the deepest fill level possible. The Deep Fill button can also be pressed after the washer has completed filling and is in the wash phase if additional water is desired. The Speed Wash option is ideal for small loads of lighting soiled items that are needed in a hurry. Don't forget to view matching dryers GE® 7.2 CU. FT. CAPACITY ALUMINIZED ALLOY DRUM ELECTRIC DRYER WITH HE SENSOR DRY GTD45EASJWS / GE® 7.2 CU. FT. CAPACITY ALUMINIZED ALLOY DRUM GAS DRYER WITH HE SENSOR DRY GTD45GASJWS. We hope this is helpful. Keep in touch!

Q: Is washer noisy?

A: NO! This washer is very quiet. Unless you are standing quite close to it, you wouldn't know it was on. My laundry room is right nest to my kitchen perhaps 10 feet from my sink to the washer and I do not hear it at ll.