GE WNCD2050 - Manual (Page 10)

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Operating Instructions
Safety Instructions
Customer Service
Troubleshooting T
ips
PERFORMANCE (cont.) Possible Causes What To Do
Snags, holes, tears, rips Pins, snaps, hooks, sharp • Fasten snaps, hooks, buttons, and zippers.
or excessive wear buttons, belt buckles,
• Remove loose items like pins, objects in pockets
zippers, and sharp objects
and sharp buttons.
left in pockets
• Turn knits (which snag easily) inside out.
Undiluted chlorine bleach • Check bleach package instructions for proper amount.
• Never add undiluted bleach to wash or allow clothes
to come in contact with undiluted bleach.
Chemicals like hair bleach • Rinse items that may have chemicals on them before
or dye, permanent wave washing.
solution
Wrinkling Improper sorting • Avoid mixing heavy items (like work clothes) with
light items (like blouses).
• Try a fabric softener.
Overloading or • Load your washer so clothes have enough room
incorrect water level to move freely.
Incorrect wash and • Match Cycle selection to the type of fabric you are
dry cycles washing (especially for easy care loads).
Repeated washing in • Wash in warm or cold water.
water that is too hot
OPERATION Possible Causes What To Do
Washer pauses in cycle The DELICATES cycle was chosen • This is normal. The DELICATES cycle has a short soak
period.
Washer won’t operate Washer is unplugged • Make sure cord is plugged securely into a working outlet.
Water supply is turned off • Turn both hot and cold faucets fully on.
Controls are not set properly • Check controls.
Lid is open • Close lid.
Circuit breaker/fuse is • Check house circuit breakers/fuses. Replace fuses or
tripped/blown reset breaker. Washer should have separate outlet.
Electronics need to be reset • Unplug washer, wait 2 minutes, plug back in,
and press START.
START was not pressed • Press START.
Extremely low water pressure • Press START again.
Before you call for service…
Troubleshooting Tips