Looking for Answers about GE 3.9 cu. ft. DOE Top Load Washer in White, ENERGY STAR?

Hello BJ,

Thank you for your interest in the GE washer model # GHWN4250DWW.

Following are the exterior dimensions.

Overall Depth: 25.5"
Overall Height: 42.0"
Overall Width: 27.0"

I hope this helps.

Donna with GE

Hello Fred,

This is Donna with GE. Thank you for your interest in GE washers.

Model GTWN4250MWS and GHWN4250DWW are very similiar.

GTWN4250m is 3.6 cubic feet and GHWN4250D has a 3.9 cubic foot tub capacity.

The cycle selction knobs are layed out a little differently.

GTWN4250MWS offers Cottons, Casuals, Easy Care, Delicates and Prewash.

GHWN4250DWW offers Cottons, Towels/Sheets, Jeans, Prewash, Handwash, Speedwash, and Colors.

Thank you for considering GE!

Hello Pauline,

Thank you for your inquiry on the GE 3.9 cu. ft. stainless steel capacity washer model # GHWN4250DWW.

This washer is Energy Star qualified which meets or exceeds federal guidelines for energy efficiency and provides year-round energy and money savings.

GE recommends the use of HE or high Efficiency detergents in all energy Star rated washers. HE detergents are specially formulated for high efficiency washers. The low-sudsing formula allows you to use a full scoop of detergent to get your clothes clean without creating suds you don’t need.

I hope this is helpful!

Donna with GE

Hello Charlie,

Thank you for your inquiry on the GE 3.9 cu. ft. Stainless Steel Capacity washer model # GHWN4250DWW.

This washer is Energy Star qualified which meets or exceeds federal guidelines for energy efficiency and provides year-round energy and money savings. GE recommends the use of HE (High Efficiency) detergents in all energy Star rated washers.

HE detergents are specially formulated for high efficiency washers. The low-sudsing formula allows you to use a full scoop of detergent to get your clothes clean without creating suds you don’t need.

I hope this is helpful. Have a great day!

Donna with GE

Hello,
Thanks for your inquiry. This is Alison at GE. I am happy to assist you.

The GHWN4250DWW has a hydrowave wash system, the GTWN4250WS does not.

The GHWN4250DWW offers Power Rinse, Auto Soak, Extra Rinse and a Basket Clean cycle the GTWN4250DWS does not offer these cycles.

Model GTWN4250DWS offers a prewash cycle and The GHWN4250 does not.

GHWN4250DWW offers a rain shower system. The rain shower system save energy and money. Rather than a washtub full of water, every load of laundry gets three "showers", rinsing clothes clean while minimizing water usage. The RainShower rinse system uses less water, providing rinse performance similar to a high-efficiency washer.

I hope this information is helpful.

Please let us know if you have any further questions. We are always glad to help.

Hello Rocky,

Thank you for your interest in the GE 3.9 cu. ft. Stainless Steel Capacity Washer model # GHWN4250DWW.

Cold water rinses save energy without decreasing rinsability. Cold water helps to cut sudsing
action & assists in soap removal. Detergent manufacturers recommend a cold rinse for these reasons.

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Donna with GE

Hello,

This is Donna with GE. Thank you for your interest in the GE 3.9 cu. ft. Stainless Steel Capacity model # GHWN4250DWW.

Yes, this washer is Energy Star Rated. It meets or exceeds federal guidelines for energy efficiency and provides year-round energy and money savings.

Thank you for considering GE! This is a great washer!

Hello,

Thank you for your interest in the GE wahser model # GHWN4250DWW.

NO, this washer will not fill properly with the lid up when Precise Fill is selected. GHWN4250DWW
offers the Precise Fill feature. Precise Fill senses the load during the water filling portion of the cycle to determine how much water is needed. It cannot sense properly with the lid up.

If you select the manual water level settings the washer will fill with the lid up but not continue in the cycle properly.

I hope this helps. Thanks for considering GE!

Donna with GE

Hello David,

This is Donna with GE and I will be happy to help you with your question on the GE washer.

I apologize for any confusion on the Hydrowave feature for this model.

Yes, model GTWN4250DWS does offer the Hydrowave wash system and so does the GHWN4250DWW. This is listed under the Overview and the Product Details for this model on the GE Appliance website.

Donna with GE

Hello KD,

Thank you for your inquiry on the GE 3.9 cu. ft. Stainless Steel Capacity Washer model # GHWN4250DWW. This model is Energy Star qualified. It Meets or exceeds federal guidelines for energy efficiency and provides year-round energy and money savings.

Energy Star quailified washers include all the high performance capabilities of their counterparts, yet use less energy per load. By matching temperatures to specific loads and improving moisture extraction, removing up to 24% more water, with the Extra Action Tub, these high-efficiency appliances lower energy bills.

The Energy Star MEF (Modified Energy Factor) will be changed in 2011 to a MEF >/_ 2.0 and WF (water factor) </_ 6.0 . A lower water factor (WF) means that washers use less water and thus the washers are more efficient. Water Factor is determined by the number of gallons needed for each cu ft of laundry.

Model GHWN4250D offers KWH/YR: 208 MEF: 2.0 WF <+ 6.0 CEE Tier 1.

I hope this is helpful.

Hello Bobby,
Thanks for contacting us. I am happy to offer my assistance regarding our GE model GHWN4250DWW.

As you face the rear of the washer the drain is located on the left side of the unit. Extensions hoses are available to add to the factory installed drain hose providing total length doesn't exceed 10 feet.

Once you make your purchase if you need an extension hose, I suggest you contact us at our GE Appliance website. Please include your complete model and serial number when inquiring about the extension hose.

You can also contact Home Depot parts at 1 877 650 2121 for assistance with parts.

I hope this information is helpful.

Please let us know if you have any further questions.

Alison_at _GE

Hello,
This is Alison with GE. I am happy to assist you with your inquiry.

The drain hose is supplied with model GHWN4250DWW. Water may be drained into standpipe or set tub. Discharge height must not be less than 30 inches, and no more than 8 feet above the base of the washer.

The standpipe must be 1-1/2 inches minimum inside diameter and must be open to atmosphere.

I hope this information is helpful.

Please let us know if you have any further questions.

Hello,

Thank you for your inquiry on the GE 3.9 cu. ft. Stainless Steel Capacity Washer Model # GHWN4250DWW

Model GHWN4250DWW offers the Hydrowave Wash System. Following is the normal HydroWave Spin Cycle operation.

Pauses in the 1st Spin Cycle:
* The motor ramps up (speeds up) and coasts (slows) down numerous times during the 1st spin cycle.
* This routine is normal and allows water and suds to be pumped out to the drain.

Sounds During the Spin Cycle:
* The motor will ramp up (speed up) through multiple stages as it achieves final spin speed.
* Smaller loads will reach the final spin speed faster.
* Larger loads will take longer to reach the final spin speed.

Sounds When Spin is Complete:
* When the spin cycle is complete, the basket will coast (slow) down until it stops.
* If the lid is opened when the basket is still spinning, the brake will be applied and halt the basket for safety.

If you feel it is not spinning correctly, please contact warranty service. See the link below to schedule service.

http://genet.geappliances.com/ServiceNet/Dispatcher?REQUEST=CONSUMERFIRSTREQUEST&JSPID=SCHEDULE

Donna with GE

Hello Barb,

This is Donna with GE and I am happy to help with your question on the GE washer model # GHWN4250DWW.

Yes, that is normal. Once the washer is filling or the cycle has started, the only way to change the cylce is to hold the start button in for 3 seconds to cancel the cycle and the washer will drain the water out to begin again.

I apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. Should you have any addtional questions, please let us know.

Thank you for choosing GE!

Hello Christine,

This is Donna with GE and I am happy to assist you with your question on the GE washer model # GHWN4250DWW.

The washer is manufactured globally. GE products are designed by GE engineers in the United States. Many are manufactured in the U.S. and others are made globally to our specifications. The country of origin is shown on the Model/Serial rating plate as well as the packaging.

Manufacturing facilities can and do change from time to time because GE continues to seek the most efficient manufacturing processes available. We make products all over the world for a Global marketplace. Therefore, your best source for manufacturing location is the packaging/product itself.

Thank you for considering GE!

Hello Susielou,

This is Donna with GE. Thank you for your inquiry on the GE washer model GHWN4250DWW.

Yes, the washer is belt driven. This washer offers the Hydrowave Wash System. The agitator on the HydroWave wash system makes a longer 360 degrees stroke and operates in both directions. This allows the clothing to travel longer in the water instead of short aggressive strokes. The longer travel helps to improve the turnover of clothing and gentle cleaning helps prevent fabric wear and color fading. The smoothness of the HydroWave wash system is also much quieter.

It also offeers PreciseFill with the option of 5 water level selections.

Thank you for considering GE!

Hello Leslie,

Congratulations on your new washer model # GHWN4250DWW. This is Donna with GE and I am happy to help.

This model offers the Hydrowave Wash System. A HydroWaveTM washing machine, is designed to operate quieter than a typical washer.

It is normal to hear the motor ramping (speeding) up or coasting (slowing) down at the beginning and end of spin. The motor will speed up incrementally during the spin cycle. When the spin is complete, it will coast until it stops or until the lid is raised.

If you feel the sound you are hearing is not described above, then I would recommend to have this evaluated under warranty by a GE service technician. It is not possible to properly diagnose a sound over the Internet.

Please see the following link for scheduling service.

http://genet.geappliances.com/ServiceNet/Dispatcher?REQUEST=CONSUMERFIRSTREQUEST&JSPID=SCHEDULE

Should you have any additional questions, Please let us know.

Hello Arby,

Thank you for your interest in the GE washer model # GHWN4250DWW.

Yoiu do not have to use HE detergent with this model if you choose not to. Although moset detergents on the market today are HE.

HE is a low-sudsing formula that allows you to use a full scoop of detergent to get your clothes clean without creating suds you don’t need.

Detergent usage may need to be adjusted for water temperature, water hardness, size and soil level of the load. Avoid using too much detergent in your washer, as it can lead to oversudsing and detergent residue being left on the clothes.

I hope this helps!

Donna with GE

Hello Phil M,

Thank you for your question on the GE washer model # GHWN4250DWW.

The cycle times are approximate and do not include pauses, fill times and pump out times. It also is without selecting any options.

Specialty Cycles:
Towels & Sheets: 58 minutes
Jeans: 52 minutes
Speed Wash: 33 minutes
Pre-Wash: 64 minutes

Whites Cycle:
Heavy: 50 minutes
Medium: 47 minutes
Light- 41 minutes

Colors Cycle: sames as Whites

Handwash Cycle: 43 minutes

I hope this is helpful!

Donna with GE

Hello Phil,

Thank you for your interest in the GE washer model GHWN4250DWW.

You can use regular detergent of HE. It is not a high efficiency washer but you can use HE detergent if you choose.

It is an Energy Star qualified washer that meets/exceeds federal guidelines for energy efficiency and provides year-round energy and money savings.

It offers the HydroWave quiet agitator wash system which provides longer, slower, gentle travel for, thorough cleaning.

Thank you for considering GE!

Donna with GE