GE WA8616R - Manual (Page 24)

THE PROBLEM SOLVER
(continued)
PROBLEM
SNAGS, HOLES
TEARS, RIPS OR
EXCESSIVE WEAR
(continued)
HEAVILY SOILED
as collars
and cuffs
WASHER WON’T
OPERATE
WATER
TEMPERATURE
IS INCORRECT
WATER WON’T
DRAIN
WATER LEAKS
POSSIBLE CAUSE
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Chemicals such as hair bleach, dye, permanent wave solutions, battery acids
and toilet bowl cleaners may cause fabric holes. Rinse all towels and other
articles that came in contact with these chemicals before putting them in wash.
Do not contaminate clothing articles with these chemicals.
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Small, unnoticed tears may enlarge during washing process. Check garments
before washing and mend all rips and tears.
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As Permanent Press garments age, they may show fraying at collars and cuffs.
This is normal due to weakening of fibers by the Permanent Press process. It is
not caused by 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. Remove collar stays, when possible.
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Roughness or burrs on agitator may cause rips or tears. Check agitator and file
rough spots if necessary.
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May be caused by the use of Regular Cycles for delicate articles. Use Permanent
Press Cycle. Refer to Garment Manufacturer’s Care Labels.
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Garments weakened by age, sun or atmosphere. This is inevitable and is not
caused by washer.
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Too large loads, or too little water. Load washer only with number of items that
will move freely. Select correct water level.
Pretreat with liquid detergent. Use Extra Cleaning cycle, see Tips to Help You
Select Settings section.
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Make sure cord is plugged into outlet.
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Make sure both hot and cold faucets are turned on.
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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.
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Make sure temperature selector controls are correctly set.
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Make sure hot and cold faucets are turned on and
regulated correctly.
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Make sure hoses are connected to correct faucets . . .
hot to hot, cold to cold.
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Water valve screens may be stopped up. Remove inlet
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hoses from water valve. the screens and reinstall hoses.
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Check house water heater to make sure it is delivering water at
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Make sure drain hose is not kinked.
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Top of drain outlet should be less than 8 ft. (2.4 m) above
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Make sure hose connections are tight at faucets.
Make sure end of drain hose is correctly inserted in and secured to drain facility.
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