GE WA8616R - Manual (Page 25)

PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE
WASHER IS NOISY
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Make sure washer is level and to the floor with rubber foot pads in place
and front jam nuts tight. See your Installation Instructions.
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A sharp, distinctive sound will be heard at the end of each spin period as the
motor stops and the spin brake inside the transmission “locks in.” This sound
is normal.
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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 a loud but harmless noise. To correct, open the lid and redistribute the
load evenly about the wash basket. Close the lid and restart.
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WASHER PAUSES
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Washer normally pauses between washing steps... such as between wash and
IN CYCLE or between and rinse.
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USER MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS
The Tub. The porcelain is self-cleaning. Leave lid To Store Washer. Ask service technician to remove
open after washing to allow moisture to evaporate. water from drain pump and hoses to prevent freezing.
Do not use harsh or gritty cleansers.
Do not store the washer where it be exposed
The Exterior. Wipe off any spills of washing to the weather.
compounds. Wipe or dust with damp cloth. Try
For Long Vacations. Be sure water supply is shut off
not to hit surface with sharp objects.
at faucets and drain all water from hoses if weather
will be
freezing.
How to remove the agitator
To remove the agitator,
— Cap
snap the cap off and remove —
the screw. Then remove
the
extender (on
Screw
— Agitator
Extender
so equipped)
and the agitator.
To replace the agitator,
carefully lower it straight
A (on some models)
— Agitator
down onto the shaft so
that it fits snugly into
place. Replace the agitator
extender (on
so
equipped), the screw
—
the cap. (Appearance may vary)
To remove limestone from pan
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Soak pan in a preheated (71 ‘C.)
solution of half vinegar and half water for 15
minutes. Then brush each side of pan with a stiff
bristle brush while flushing with running water.
CAUTIONS:
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Do not soak in porcelain container. Vinegar
can damage porcelain.
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Do not exceed ) or filter pan
may warp.
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