GE S3500 - Manual (Page 12)

12
Operating Instructions
Safety Instructions
Consumer Support
Tr
oubleshooting T
ips
PERFORMANCE Possible Causes What To Do
Colored spots Incorrect use of fabric • Check fabric softener package for instructions and follow
softener directions for using dispenser.
• Pretreat stain and rewash.
Dye transfer • Sort whites or lightly colored items from dark colors.
Grayed or yellowed Not enough detergent • Use more detergent (especially with larger loads).
clothes
Hard water • Use a water conditioner like Calgon brand or install
a water softener.
Water is not hot enough • Make sure water heater is delivering water at
120°F.–140°F. (48°C.–60°C.).
Washer is overloaded • Select load size to match clothes load.
Detergent is not • Add detergent as wash basket fills with water before
dissolving you load clothes.
Dye transfer • Sort clothes by color. If fabric label states wash separately,
unstable dyes may be indicated.
Lint or residue on Clothes are air or line dried • If you do not dry your clothes with a clothes dryer, your
clothes clothes may retain more lint.
Incorrect sorting • Separate lint producers from lint collectors.
Washing too long • Wash small loads for a shorter time than larger loads.
Detergent not dissolving • Add detergent as wash basket fills with water, before you
load clothes.
• Try a liquid detergent.
• Use warmer water temperature.
Overloading • Load clothes no higher than the top row of holes in the
washer tub.
• Make sure load size selector matches clothes load size.
Incorrect use of fabric softener • Check fabric softener package for instructions and follow
directions for using dispenser.
OPERATION Possible Causes What To Do
Washer pauses in cycle The washer normally pauses
between washing steps and during
the CASUALS wash cycle.
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 • Check controls and make sure Cycle knob is pulled out
properly to ON position.
Lid is open – safety feature • Close lid and reset cycle, to the beginning if necessary.
prevents agitation and spinning
when lid is up
Circuit breaker/fuse is • Check house circuit breakers/fuses. Replace fuses or
tripped/blown reset breaker. Washer should have separate outlet.
Before you call for service…