Front Load Washer - UltraFresh Vent System with OdorBlock™

UltraFresh Vent System with OdorBlock™ is available on select Front Load washer models. This new vent system eliminates excess moisture to help prevent odors, ensuring your washer stays fresh and clean.
 

What is the UltraFresh Vent System with OdorBlock

The blueprint to this new vent system is 3-fold:
 
DRAIN - A thorough drain limits water remaining after the wash cycle.
 
  • Designed to limit water remaining after the wash cycle. Includes an improved gasket with larger drain holes, smoother surface and wider channel.
DRY - Air enters open vent as empty tub spins.
  • While keeping the door closed and the basket spins, this creates air flow that pulls fresh air into the washer through the vent in the door while the tub quietly spins in 15-minute increments on and off until the gasket and washer tub are dry (up to 8 hours).
DEFEND – Built-in Microban® reduces odor-causing bacteria.
  • The door gasket, dispenser and pump areas are infused with Microban® to defend against odor-causing bacteria - stopping odor before it starts. You can leave the door shut.
  • Microban® is the global leader in antimicrobial technology and odor control solutions. A recognized and trusted brand, Microban® is found in consumer products, apparel, footwear, home textiles, commercial, medical and technical materials. GE Appliances has an exclusive partnership with Microban® to solve smell and odor issues.
    • Microban® is a safe and effective technology that will last the life of the washer.
    • For more information, see www.microban.com/geappliances
    • Signified by the light blue color in the following areas:
      • Gasket
      • Drain Pump Housing
      • Button/Coin Trap
      • Drain Hose
      • Dispenser
      • Dispenser Drawer
We DRAIN, then we DRY, while we DEFEND 24/7 with Microban® Technology.
 

How to Use the UltraFresh Vent System with OdorBlock

After the wash cycle is complete and the cleaned laundry has been removed from the washer basket, you can then choose to leave the door open or select the UltraFresh Vent feature to assist with drying out the gasket and other areas of the washer.
 
  1. Once the door is closed, a notification tune will play and the ULTRAFRESH VENT pad LED will blink ("Venting").
  2. Press the ULTRAFRESH VENT pad to start.
To select the UltraFresh Vent feature at any other point:
 
  1. Power the washer on.
  2. Ensure a cycle is not actively running.
  3. Remove any laundry from the basket.
  4. Press and release the ULTRAFRESH VENT pad so that the notification tune plays and the ULTRAFRESH VENT pad LED begins to blink.
  5. Press the ULTRAFRESH VENT pad again to start the feature.
Note: During the operation of the UltraFresh Vent feature, the door will remain locked and the washer will intermittently spin at low speeds for up to 8 hours.
 
If laundry is detected in the basket while using the UltraFresh Vent feature, the washer will instead run Tumble Care or 1 Step Wash + Dry, based on the option availability for the model.
 
The UltraFresh Vent feature may be cancelled at any time by pressing the Power pad, turning the cycle knob, or pressing the ULTRAFRESH VENT pad.
 
View our GE Profile Washer UltraFresh Vent System + with Microban® video:
 
 
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Note: We recommend running the Ultra Fresh Vent cycle at the conclusion of whatever wash cycles have been run for the day, whether that is a single cycle or a full laundry day with 7 or 8 cycles in a row. There would not be a need to run the Ultra Fresh Vent cycle on days where no laundry was cleaned.