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PROBLEM

POSSIBLE CAUSE

WASHER OR DRYER

• Make sure controls are properly set and washer cycle selector is pulled out or dryer 

WON’T START

Start button is pushed.

• Appliance unplugged. Make sure cord is firmly plugged into electrical outlet.
• No power to appliance. Check fuses and circuit breakers to make sure appliance is

getting current.

• Dryer door is open. Dryer will not run with door open. Make sure washer lid is closed.

Washer will fill but will not spin with lid open.

• Make sure both hot and cold faucets are turned on.

WON’T DRAIN 

• Kinked or pinched hose. Check and correct.
• Top of drain outlet should be less than 6 feet above the floor.

WATER LEAKS

• Make sure hose connections are tight at faucets.
• Make sure end of drain hose is correctly inserted into and secured to drain facility.

WASHER WON’T

• Lid not closed. Washer will not progress through spin cycle with lid up. Make sure

SPIN AND

lid is closed.

COMPLETE CYCLE

CLOTHES ARE

• Load may have been excessively out of balance. Redistribute clothes and rerun through

ABNORMALLY

final spin. 

WET AFTER SPIN

APPLIANCE IS

• Heavily unbalanced loads can cause the washer to vibrate excessively during spin, and 

NOISY

may cause it to move from its original position. To correct, open the lid and redistribute 
the load evenly about the wash basket. Close the lid and restart.

• Metallic “clicks” heard as timer advances during operation are normal. 
• Uneven floor. Make sure appliance is level and firm to floor.

WATER DOES NOT

• Faucets turned off. Make sure faucets are on and adjusted correctly.

ENTER OR ENTERS

• Hoses kinked. Check and correct.

SLOWLY

• Clogged screen in water valve. Unscrew fill hose from washer and clean screen if

necessary. When reassembling, make hand-tight plus 1/3 turn with pliers.

WATER

• Faucets not adjusted to give desired temperature. Readjust them.

TEMPERATURE

• Household water heater not set to deliver correct temperature—140° to 150°F

(60° to 66°C). Reset it.

INCORRECT

• Water valve screens may be clogged. Remove inlet hoses from water valve. Clean

the screens and reinstall the hoses.

• Make sure selector controls are properly set.
• Make sure hoses are connected to correct faucets—hot to hot, cold to cold.

WASHER PAUSES

• Washer normally pauses about 1/2 minute in progressing from one portion of its cycle

IN CYCLE

to the next.

• Alternate pauses in the agitation are normal in the delicate wash cycle. Agitation will

resume in 1–2 minutes.

• The brief pause in the final spin of each cycle is normal operation for this washer.

QUESTIONS?

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Содержание Unitized Spacemaker WSM2420D

Страница 1: ...Cycle Settings 16 Lint Filter 14 19 Loading 14 Sorting 14 17 Care and Cleaning 18 19 Storage and Vacation Tips 18 User Maintenance Instructions 18 Problem Solver 20 24 More questions call GE Answer C...

Страница 2: ...deral Trade Commission January 1984 If You Need Service To obtain service see the Consumer Services page in the back of this book We re proud of our service and want you to be pleased If for some reas...

Страница 3: ...urn off water faucets when the washer is not in use to relieve pressure on hoses and valves and to minimize leakage if a hose or valve should break or rupture When disconnecting this appliance pull by...

Страница 4: ...these substances on or around your washer and dryer during operation WARNING HYDROGEN GAS is produced by the chemical action within your water heater and the gas can accumulate in the water heater and...

Страница 5: ...ce clean and dry to reduce the possibility of slipping To minimize the possibility of electric shock unplug this appliance from the power supply before attempting any maintenance or cleaning except th...

Страница 6: ...tor knob to stop the washer and reset to the new position Setting can be changed at any time STOP START 1 WARNING To reduce the risk of fire electric shock or injury to persons when using your applian...

Страница 7: ...udes pauses between each phase of the cycle Total time does not include water fill times Fill times vary depending on household water pressure and your selected water level Permanent Press Delicates R...

Страница 8: ...mall items like washcloths Medium size items like towels DO NOT OVERLOAD YOUR WASHER Try to mix large and small items in each machine load for better washing action Wash large items blankets bed sprea...

Страница 9: ...cle For detailed information on how to soak in your washer see How to Soak in Your Washer FOR INFORMATION ON SOAKING AGENTS see Other Laundry Products guide Pretreat heavy soil by rubbing in a small a...

Страница 10: ...If you load your clothes first add detergent next to the agitator HARD WATER DO YOU HAVE IT Before you can decide what to do about hard water you need to know if you have it and if so how hard it is I...

Страница 11: ...ution keeping such as Calgon brand Add at start of wash cycle water clear Precipitating such as Follow package directions Combines with water hardness minerals to form precipitate Borax brand Add at s...

Страница 12: ...cup 60 ml chlorine bleach with one gallon 3 8 liters of cool water approximately 80 F 27 C in a sink or pan Soak stained area for 5 minutes and launder in washer Food or cooking oils on your synthetic...

Страница 13: ...he Stain Removal Hint launder stain with nonchlorine bleach Coloring Grass Foliage Flowers Apply undiluted liquid detergent Launder Treat mildew spots Sponge with warm water Apply undiluted Mildew Sco...

Страница 14: ...ng the cover off 3 ROLL lint off the screen with your fingers Do not rinse or wash the screen 4 Replace the cover on the body of the lint screen 5 Before replacing the lint screen remove any lint from...

Страница 15: ...ithout heat during the last 10 minutes This helps keep wrinkles from setting in and makes the load easier to handle Timed Drying When using the Timed Cycles you select the number of minutes you wish t...

Страница 16: ...labels For best results follow your specific fabric care label Special Instructions Refer to garment manufacturers care labels for more information Pillows Check ticking for holes or weak seams where...

Страница 17: ...Fabric and Drying Selections Sorting Energy Saving Tips ENERGY SAVING TIPS FOR YOUR DRYER Sort clothes by weight so you won t have to run an extra cycle for one or two heavier slower drying items Do...

Страница 18: ...ly faucets Disconnect hoses from faucets and drain 2 Add 1 gallon 3 8 liters of nontoxic RV antifreeze available from a hardware or recreational vehicle store to the washer tub 3 Push in the timer kno...

Страница 19: ...is lint should be removed at least every 2 or 3 years or more often depending on dryer usage WARNING Electrical Shock and Personal Injury Hazard Unplug the power supply cord or turn off the electrical...

Страница 20: ...nd NOISY may cause it to move from its original position To correct open the lid and redistribute the load evenly about the wash basket Close the lid and restart Metallic clicks heard as timer advance...

Страница 21: ...your home to remove iron and manganese from water 3 Run hot water for a few minutes to clean iron residue buildup in lines drain water heater occasionally 4 To remove spots spread stained portion ove...

Страница 22: ...Use phosphate detergent or liquid detergent use warmer wash water or soften water with an installed mechanical softener or a packaged water softener Undissolved granular detergent may leave powdery re...

Страница 23: ...ress process It is not caused by the washer You can slow this process by washing small permanent press loads with a large water level Do not wash heavy items such as towels with permanent press When p...

Страница 24: ...noticed in older garments that have been washed many times without previous shrinkage Treat as for Relaxation Shrinkage above Shrinkage caused by overheating occurs in certain knit fabrics that have...

Страница 25: ...25 The Problem Solver NOTES...

Страница 26: ...26 NOTES...

Страница 27: ...one visit GE Answer Center 800 626 2002 Whatever your question about any GE major appliance GE Answer Center information service is available to help Your call and your question will be answered promp...

Страница 28: ...uential damages This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state To know what your legal rights are consult your local or state consumer...

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