GE WNCD2050 - Manual (Page 9)

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Customer Service
Troubleshooting T
ips
Operating Instructions
Safety Instructions
Before you call for service…
Troubleshooting Tips
Save time and money! Review the charts on the following
pages first and you may not need to call for service.
PERFORMANCE Possible Causes What To Do
Clothes too wet Incorrect spin speed • Make sure the spin cycle selected matches the load you
selected are washing. Some fabrics will feel wetter when rinsed
with cold water.
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)
Be sure to follow detergent manufacturer’s directions.
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 selected matches clothes load size.
Incorrect use of fabric softener • Check fabric softener package for instructions and follow
directions for using dispenser.
Pilling Result of normal wear on • While this is not caused by the washer, you can slow the
poly-cotton blends and pilling process by washing garments inside out.
fuzzy fabrics
clothes