GE GBVH6260 - Manual (Page 19)

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Consumer Support
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Operating Instructions
Safety Instructions
Installation Instructions
PERFORMANCE Possible Causes What To Do
Lint or residue on Incorrect sorting • Separate lint producers from lint collectors.
Washing too long • Select a lower soil level.
Detergent not dissolving • Try a liquid detergent.
• Use warmer water temperature.
Overloading • Wash drum may be fully loaded with loosely added items.
Incorrect use of fabric softener • Check fabric softener package for instructions and follow
directions for using dispenser.
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OPERATION Possible Causes What To Do
Washer pauses in cycle The washer normally pauses
between washing steps
Washer is executing initial • The washer executes a check every time the washer is
entrapment check started. Washer locks, rocks basket, and then unlocks for
ten seconds to ensure safe operation.
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.
Circuit breaker/fuse is • Check house circuit breakers/fuses. Replace fuses or
tripped/blown reset breaker. Washer should have separate outlet.
Controls are not set properly • Hold START/PAUSE button to start cycle.
Door is open • Close door and press START/PAUSE.
Door is locked • If door is locked with START/PAUSE blinking, press
START/PAUSE two times to unlock the door.
Washer won’t spin Door is open • Make sure door is closed.
Motor is overheated • Washer motor will stop if it becomes overheated. It will
automatically restart after a cool down period of up to
30 minutes (if washer has not been manually turned off).
Washer load is unbalanced • Washer has detected excessive unbalance and will
automatically attempt to rebalance load.
NOISE Possible Causes What To Do
Washer is noisy Washer is not level • Make sure washer is level and rests firmly on the floor.
Washer load is unbalanced • Press START/PAUSE to stop the washer, open the
door and redistribute the load evenly. Close the door
and restart.
Squealing sound or hot • Washer is overloaded. Stop washer and reduce load.
rubber odor
Shipping bolts and foam block • See Installation Instructions for directions to remove
have not been removed shipping bolts and foam block.
Rattling and clanking caused • Check drum for foreign objects. Turn items with
by foreign objects in tub metal fasteners inside out.
or pump or metal fasteners
hitting tub