Problem solver, Questions? use this problem solver – GE WSM2700L User Manual

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Questions?
Use This Problem Solver

PROBLEM

POSSIBLE CAUSE AND REMEDY

WASHER OR DRYER

Make

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

WON’TSTART

START button is pushed.

. Appliance unplugged. Make sure cord is firmly

into electrical outlet.

No power to appliance. Check fuses and circuit breakers to make sure appliance is

getting current.

Dryer door is open. Dryer

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

Washer will

but

not spin with lid open.

Make sure both hot and

are turned

WON’TDRAIN

Kinked or pinched hose. Check and correct.

Top of drain outlet should be less than 8 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

not progress through spin cycle with lid up. Make sure lid

SPIN

is closed. Lid will be automatically locked during spin portion for safety.

COMPLETE

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

ABNORMALLY

final spin.

WET AFTER SPIN

. Metallic “clicks” heard as timer advances during operation are normal.

NOISY

.

Make sure appliance is level and

to floor.

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 aloud but harmless noise.
To correct, open the lid and redistribute the load evenly about the wash basket. Close the
lid and restart.

DOES

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

Hoses kinked. Check and correct.

Clogged screen in water valve. Unscrew

hose from washer and

screen if

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

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