GE WHSB8000 - Manual (Page 17)

WATER Possible Causes What To Do
Too many suds Type of detergent • Switch to a lower sudsing detergent brand and follow
instructions on package.
Very soft water • Try less detergent.
Too much detergent • Measure your detergent carefully. Use less soap if you
have soft water, a smaller load or a lightly soiled load.
Water leaks Fill hoses or drain hose is • Make sure hose connections are tight at faucets
improperly connected and at washer.
• Make sure end of drain hose is properly connected
to washer and correctly inserted in and secured to
drain facility.
Household drain may • Check household plumbing. You may need to call a
be clogged plumber.
Constant water pressure • Tighten hoses at the faucets and turn the water off after
to the fill hoses at the each use.
water source
• Check condition of the fill hoses; they should be
replaced every 5 years.
Using too much detergent • Use less detergent. Use less soap if you have soft water,
in washer a smaller load or a lightly soiled load.
Water temperature Control is not set properly • Check water temperature control and adjust.
is incorrect
Water supply is turned off • Turn both hot and cold faucets fully on and make sure
or improperly connected hoses are connected to correct faucets.
Water valve screens are • Turn off the water source and disconnect water fill
stopped up hoses from the upper back of the washer. Use a brush or
toothpick to clean the screens in the machine. Reconnect
the hoses and turn the water back on.
House water heater is • Make sure house water heater is delivering water
not set properly at 120°F–140°F (48°C–60°C).
PerfecTemp Plus feature • The lid must be closed for PerfecTemp Plus to work.
was not activated
Water pumped out Lid lifted or cycle was put in • Reset cycle.
before cycle is pause for over 24 hours
complete
Water won’t drain Drain hose is kinked or • Straighten drain hose and make sure washer is not sitting
improperly connected on it.
• Top of drain outlet should be less than 8 ft (2.5 m)
above floor.
Water spraying during Washer in spin cycle • Spray rinse during a spin cycle is normal.
spin cycle
Washer did not fill Extremely low water pressure • Press the START button again.
Inlet hoses are kinked • Straighten hoses.
Water valve screens are • Turn off the water source and disconnect water fill
stopped up hoses from the upper back of the washer. Use a brush or
toothpick to clean the screens in the machine. Reconnect
the hoses and turn the water back on.
Water fills and drains Drain stand pipe is too low • Drain stand pipe must be above 30
″ (76.2 cm).
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