GE - 4.5 Cu. Ft. 14-Cycle Top-Loading Washer
- Key Specs
- Product Height: 46 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: 4.5 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: true (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.)
- Washing Mechanism: Agitator (There are two washing mechanisms to choose from in today's washing machines: agitators or impellers. An agitator is a column located in the center of the washing tub. It may be finned or vaned, and works to clean clothes by rotating and rubbing against clothes to break down stains. An impeller is a low-profile cone at the bottom of the tub that uses fins, cones, or discs to create motion. This motion pushes clothes to rub against each other, versus against an agitator, to break down dirt.)
- Agitator Type: Dual-action (A single-action agitator typically rotates one way to circulate clothes throughout the washer. A dual-action agitator has two parts that rotate differently; the top rotates to push clothes down toward the bottom of the tub while the bottom continues to move clothes in a circular motion. Triple-action agitators work similarly, but add a third up-and-down motion to the dual rotation.)
- Washer Load Type: Top load
- Color Finish: White
- General
- Product Name: 4.5 Cu. Ft. 14-Cycle Top-Loading Washer
- Brand: GE
- Model Number: GTW685BSLWS
- Color Finish: White
- Dimension
- Product Height: 46 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
- Capacity: 4.5 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: true (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: false (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.)
- Time-Remaining Display: true
- Bleach Dispenser: true
- Fabric Softener Dispenser: true
- Pre-Wash Detergent Dispenser: true
- Design
- Washing Mechanism: Agitator (There are two washing mechanisms to choose from in today's washing machines: agitators or impellers. An agitator is a column located in the center of the washing tub. It may be finned or vaned, and works to clean clothes by rotating and rubbing against clothes to break down stains. An impeller is a low-profile cone at the bottom of the tub that uses fins, cones, or discs to create motion. This motion pushes clothes to rub against each other, versus against an agitator, to break down dirt.)
- Agitator Type: Dual-action (A single-action agitator typically rotates one way to circulate clothes throughout the washer. A dual-action agitator has two parts that rotate differently; the top rotates to push clothes down toward the bottom of the tub while the bottom continues to move clothes in a circular motion. Triple-action agitators work similarly, but add a third up-and-down motion to the dual rotation.)
- Washer Load Type: Top load
- Tub/Drum Material: Stainless steel
- Window: true
- Cycle Specifications
- Number of Wash/Rinse Cycles: 14
- Wash/Rinse Cycles: Active Wear, Basket Clean, Bulky Items, Casuals, Cold Wash, Colors/Normals, Delicates, Drain + Spin, Heavy Duty, Jeans, Sanitize with Oxi, Speed Wash, Towels & Sheets, Whites
- Options and Programs: Stains, Deep Fill, Warm Rinse, Auto Soak, Deep Rinse, My Cycle, Delay Wash, Extra Rinse, Volume
- Number of Temperature Settings: 6
- Temperature Settings: Hot, Warm, Colors, Cool, Cold, Tap Cold
- Number of Spin Speeds: 5
- Soil Levels: Extra Heavy, Heavy, Normal, Light, Extra Light (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
- Fill Hoses Included: false
- Drain Hose Included: true
- Electrical Specification
- Estimated Annual Electricity Use: 150 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.)
- Consortium for Energy Efficiency (CEE) Rating: CEE Tier 1
- Warranty
- Manufacturer's Warranty - Parts: 1 Year
- Manufacturer's Warranty - Labor: 1 Year
- Other
- UPC: 084691825609
Get clothes extra-clean with this high-efficiency GE top-load washer. You can wash more at a time thanks to its 4.5 cu. ft. capacity, and its sanitizing cycle boosts your detergent with an Oxi additive. This 27-inch GE top-load washer has 14 wash cycles, including dedicated settings to remove common stains.
- Dual-action agitator: Powerful reversing wash action rotates your laundry for a thorough clean every time
- 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
- Stain Removal Guide: Clean 5 of the most common stains with preprogrammed settings that modify any cycle to help remove blood, tomato, wine, dirt and grass
- Warm Rinse: Choose a warm water rinse so every part of your laundry experience fits your preference
- Sanitize with Oxi: Remove 99.9% of bacteria with a dedicated cycle that uses an Oxi additive to boost your detergent’s cleaning power, while keeping fabrics looking and feeling their best
- Auto Soak: Loosens stains by soaking up to 2 hours
- Deep Rinse: When selected, the deep rinse cycle ensure clothes are rinsed of soap residue and fabric softener
- Soft-close glass lid: Engineered to close gently every time
- Speed Wash: Provides a quick wash for lightly soiled items that are needed in a hurry
- 800-RPM spin speed: Fast speeds remove more water during the spin cycle to minimize drying time
- 10-year warranty: Rest assured knowing your washer is backed by a 10-year warranty
Whats Included
- GE 4.5 Cu. Ft. 14-Cycle Top-Loading Washer
Product Manuals
Documents
- Energy_Guide_PDF
A: These new machines have preset temperatures. Meaning hot is mixed with cold to maintain what GE says the temperature should be. No more days of 131degree water to allergens and dust mites. They want you to use Oxi and Sanitze cycle forget the water temp which is what NSF says the temp needs to be to kill these allergens. No deep fill or deep rinse on normal cycle either and a few others. Do you research there videos are misleading. Machine is incapable of filling up all the way. Best is 1/2 to 2/3s and that pressing the buttons. Look at the 2016 and the new 2018 guidelines that just went into effect in January. They all must have auto load sensors which are no longer hackable and even thought they have bigger drums they do not fill up. What you see on you tube are videos from them of the older models before these new guidelines. The water temperatures are preset as well so if you really want hot water it doesn’t matter if you turn up your hot water heater that preset is going to add cold water no matter what.
Q: Can you please explain what sanitize with Oxi option is?
A: Hi Magz - The Sanitize With Oxi cycle, when using an Oxi additive along with your detergent, is designed to remove 99.9% of bacteria found in home laundry. Measure the detergent and the Oxi products carefully using the amounts recommended by the products' manufacturers. Use the amounts for a large heavily soiled load. For the Sanitize With Oxi cycle: Add the clothes and then place the detergent and Oxi product directly on top of the load. The washer hot water supply connection must provide a minimum of 120°F to ensure the effectiveness of this cycle. The default "Sanitize With Oxi" cycle water temperature can not be changed. The Sanitize With Oxi cycle is certified by NSF International, an independent third party testing and certification organization. The certification verified that the cycle reduced 99.9% of bacteria typically found in residential laundry and that no significant contamination is transferred to subsequent washer loads. Only the Sanitize With Oxi cycle has been designed to meet the requirements of NSF Protocol P172 for sanitizing effectiveness. Also, here's the link to the Use and Care Manual: https://products.geappliances.com/MarketingObjectRetrieval/Dispatcher?RequestType=PDF&Name=49-90586-1.pdf - Keep in touch! Sue
A: Hello Jdominguez - Thank you for reaching out about your washer. We are happy to help. On model wcvh6800j1ww, pour one cup of bleach into the empty tub and select the basket clean cycle. The machine will run for about 90 minutes. Do not interrupt the cycle. Leave the door open when the cycle is complete to help ventilate the bleach smell. Let us know if you have any more questions.
A: Hi LeeBaby- This is Sue at GE Appliances. The main differences between these models are the capacity and agitator. GTW685BSLWS is the latest model and has a dual-action agitator- Powerful reversing wash action rotates your laundry for a thorough clean every time. Play Video: https://www.youtube.com/embed/tRtHk5hk8v4?rel=0 - GTW680BSJWS has an Infusor with recirculation pump. Loads are thoroughly saturated with this recirculation pump that moves water and detergent through clothes. Top-load washers with an Infusor will not have a traditional agitator. The Infusor replaces the agitator and is approximately 7 1/2" high and has a wide base (wash plate) that works alone or with the wash basket to provide different types of wash action. With an Infusor, the clothes stay near the wash plate. The mechanical action of the Infusor moves the clothes through the water and against the sides of the tub and down around the Infusor. Play Video: https://www.youtube.com/embed/LK-SW1TzyK8?rel=0 - Both models offer "Bulky Items" cycle ideal for water-resistant, bedding and bulky items, such as large coats, mattress pads, and bath mats. Provides a Deep Fill/max fill wash water level. Also incorporates a Deep Fill rinse to effectively rinse bulky items and a low spin speed appropriate for these items. Any size comforter will wash properly as long as it fits below the balance ring of the washer tub and is not stuffed in the tub tightly. You should not experience the described odor problem. Both models feature a Basket Clean cycle. This Basket Clean cycle should be performed, at a minimum, once per month. This cycle will use more water, in addition to bleach, to control the rate at which soils and detergents may accumulate in your washer. Washer odors are usually caused by leaving the washer lid closed when not in use. This does not allow air to circulate and dry out the moisture remaining in the tub area. The air and moisture mixture becomes stagnant and creates an odor. When the washer is not in use, leaving the lid up/open for air circulation will help prevent odor. Keep in touch. We are always eager to help!
Q: How long is a heavy wash cycle and how long is a standard wash cycle???
A: 62 minutes for heavy duty. There are different standard cycles depending on the type of load. My favorite casuals cycle is 38 minutes. I’m very happy with this machine.
A: Hi Cbashir - Thanks for choosing GE! To wash in cold, select Temp: Tap Cold (Tap Cold uses incoming tap water, which can provide energy savings). For a Cold Rinse, make sure the light is off above Warm Rinse option. You can also view the Owner's Manual online at: http://products.geappliances.com/MarketingObjectRetrieval/Dispatcher?RequestType=PDF&Name=49-90586.PDF -Call us 1-800-626-2005 or visit our Contact Us page at GEAppliances.com: http://www.geappliances.com/ge/service-and-support/contact.htm - Keep in touch! SUE@GEA
A: Hi need2bcln- Thanks for viewing! GTW685BSLWS is equipped with a dual-action agitator that provides powerful reversing wash action as it rotates your laundry for a thorough clean every time. Play Video: https://www.youtube.com/embed/tRtHk5hk8v4?rel=0 - Also, loosen stubborn stains by soaking up to 2 hours with Auto Soak option. Play Video: https://www.youtube.com/embed/A8Nu7V8fUfY?rel=0 - And the Stain Removal Guide option cleans 5 of the most common stains with preprogrammed settings that modify any cycle to help remove blood, tomato, wine, dirt and grass. Choose "Sanitize with Oxi" cycle to remove 99.9% of bacteria with a dedicated cycle that uses an Oxi additive to boost your detergent’s cleaning power, while keeping fabrics looking and feeling their best. This washer is certainly comparable to your Profile Series with Auto Balance Suspension System. We hope you love these great features as much as we do. Keep in touch! SUE@GEA
Q: Do I select the amount of water or does the machine?
A: Hi Sheri- This is Sue at GE Appliances. The washer features Precise Fill (or Auto Load Sensing). Precise Fill allows the washer to determine the optimum water required to wash the items in the basket. Precise Fill senses the load during the water filling portion of the cycle to determine how much water is needed. It also features Deep Fill option. 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. Play Video: https://www.youtube.com/embed/CpfTCH8O-Ac?rel=0 - You'll also enjoy the Deep Rinse option. When selected, the deep rinse cycle ensure clothes are rinsed of soap residue and fabric softener. Play Video: https://www.youtube.com/embed/fbkVOdkZJ5E?rel=0 - Keep in touch!
