The Problem
(continued)
PROBLEM
POSSIBLE CAUSE AND REMEDY
WASHER WON’T
. Make sure cord is plugged into outlet.
OPERATE
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Make sure both hot and cold faucets are turned on.
Make sure controls are set and cycle selector knob is pulled out to ON position.
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Make sure lid is closed. Washer will fill but will not spin or agitate with lid open.
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Check house fuses or circuit breakers. If another appliance is sharing the electrical
outlet, remove it. Washer should have separate outlet.
WATER
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Make sure temperature selector switches are correctly set.
TEMPERATURE
IS
Make sure hot and cold faucets are turned on and
regulated correctly.
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Make sure hoses are connected to correct faucets . . .
o
hot to hot, cold to cold.
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Water valve screens maybe stopped up. Remove inlet
hoses from water valve. Clean the screens and
hoses.
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Check household water heater to make sure it is delivering water at 140° to
WATER WON’T
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Make sure drain hose is not kinked.
DRAIN
. Top of drain outlet should be less than 8 ft. above floor.
WATER LEAKS
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Make sure hose connections are tight at faucets.
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Make sure end of drain hose is correctly inserted in and secured to drain facility.
WASHER IS NOISY
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Make sure washer is level and firm to the floor with rubber foot pads in place and
front jam nuts tight. See your Installation Instructions.
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A sharp, distinctive sound will be heard at the end of each spin period as the motor
stops and the spin brake inside the transmission “locks
This sound is normal.
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Heavily unbalanced loads can cause the washer to vibrate excessively during spin,
and may cause it to move from its original position. In extreme cases, (usually occurs
when washing a single, heavy item or a small load when water level is set higher than
necessary) the spin basket may strike the outer tub, creating a loud but
noise.
To correct, open the lid and redistribute the load evenly about the wash basket. Close
the lid and restart.
WASHER PAUSES
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Washer normally pauses between washing steps. . . such as between wash and spin or
IN
between spin and rinse.
If you need more help.. call, toll free:
The GE Answer Center”
800.626.2000
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