GE 49-90133 - Manual (Page 12)

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 and
improperly connected rubber washers are installed. Make sure end of drain
hose is correctly inserted in and secured to drain facility.
Household drain may • Check household plumbing. You may need to call
be clogged a 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 remove the water
stopped up connection 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).
Water pumped out before Lid lifted or cycle was put in • Reset cycle.
cycle is complete pause for over 24 hours
Water won’t drain Drain hose is kinked or • Straighten drain hose and make sure washer is not
improperly connected sitting on it.
• Top of drain outlet should be less than 8 ft (2.5 m)
above floor.
Washer pauses in cycle The HANDWASH or CASUALS • This is normal. The washer alternates between agitate
cycle was chosen and soak during the HANDWASH and CASUALS cycles to
get your clothes cleaner with less wear.
PERFECTEMP/AUTOTEMP Possible Causes What To Do
PerfecTemp or AutoTemp The washer is in a cold rinse cycle • This normal. The PerfecTemp and AutoTemp features
wash temperature are designed not to activate during a cold rinse cycle
is incorrect to improve the energy efficiency of your washer.
(Review PerfecTemp All the water in your household • Wait until the water in the water heater is heated to the
and AutoTemp in the water heater has been used correct temperature.
“About washer
features” section)
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