GE Profile™ Laundry - How to Clean Your Steam Closet

Your GE Profile™ Steam Closet is easy to clean and maintain. Before cleaning your Steam Closet, make sure to:

Unplug the Fabric Care Closet before cleaning to avoid the risk of electric shock. Failure to follow this warning can cause serious injury, fire, electrical shock, or death.
Never use harsh chemicals, abrasive cleaners, or solvents to clean the Fabric Care Closet. They will damage the finish.

Cleaning the Interior and Exterior

Proper care of your Fabric Care Closet can extend its life.

Clean the inside and outside of the machine with a damp cloth. Glass cleaner can be used to clean the front glass panel, but spray it on a cloth and wipe rather than spraying it directly on the panel.
Buff the door dry with a clean, dry cloth to prevent any water stains.
Allow the interior and exterior to dry completely before plugging in and operating the product.

Important

Do not spray water directly on the product.
Do not use detergent, methylated spirits, solvents, or any volatile liquids to clean the exterior of the product.
Never use steel wool or abrasive cleansers; they can damage the surface.
Keep sharp objects away from the exterior of the product. The touch panel may not work if damaged.

Cleaning the Water Tank

The water in the water supply tank contacts the clothing and items treated in the Fabric Care Closet directly. Clean both tanks periodically and keep them clean at all times. If the tanks are not properly cleaned, they may start to smell or need to be replaced.

Clean the exterior of the tanks with a wet cloth.
Clean the inside of the water tanks with a brush and clean water.
Make sure the drainage nozzle connected to the water drain tank and the water supply hole connected to the water supply tank are not clogged.
Allow the outsides of the tanks to dry completely before reinstalling the tanks.

Tips

Some discoloration of the water drain tank may occur over time. This is normal and will not affect product performance.
Use only clean tap water in the supply tank for best performance and to prolong the life of the product. Do not use distilled water.
Do not reuse the water from the water drain tank in the water supply tank.

Cleaning the Lint Filter

Always remove the lint from the filter after every cycle, making sure the lint filter is clean before starting a new load. A clogged lint filter will increase drying times. To clean the lint filter:

Open the front grill and take out the lint filter.
Brush the filter with a soft brush or clean it with a vacuum cleaner. If the lint filter is torn or damaged, replace it with a new filter. If the lint filter has become very dirty or clogged, wash the lint filter in warm, soapy water and allow it to dry thoroughly before reinstalling.
Reinstall the filter.

Important:

Never operate the Fabric Care Closet without the lint filter.
Never operate the Fabric Care Closet with a wet lint filter.

Cleaning the Aroma Filter

Always replace the fabric softener sheet in the Aroma Filter after every use. To do this:

Remove the aroma filter from the Fabric Care Closet.
Open the aroma filter and insert a dryer fabric softener sheet into it.
Close the aroma filter and insert it back in the Fabric Care Closet. Insert the aroma filter in the direction of the arrow. You can adjust the opening of the perfume filter using the adjustment lever. The more open the aroma filter is, the richer the aroma gets.
When the cycle is complete, remove the aroma filter and discard the fabric softener sheet.

For best results, wash the aroma filter using hot water and dish soap when you see any type of build-up. After cleaning, wipe the filter with a clean cloth and allow it to dry thoroughly before reinstalling it. The aroma filter can also be cleaned in the top rack of the dishwasher.

Important

Never operate the Fabric Care Closet without the aroma filter.
Never operate the Fabric Care Closet with a wet aroma filter.

Additional Support

If you have questions about your Steam Closet, please reach out to us for assistance.