GE S8000 - Manual (Page 17)

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).
clothes 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 basket.
• 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.
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PERFECTEMP PLUS Possible Causes What To Do
(on some models)
PerfecTemp Plus wash The washer is in a cold • This is normal. The PerfecTemp Plus feature
temperature is incorrect rinse cycle (on some models) is designed not to activate during a
(on some models) cold rinse cycle to improve the energy efficiency of your
washer.
(Review PerfecTemp All the water in the household • Wait until the water in the water heater is heated to the
Plus in the About washer water heater has been used correct temperature.
features section)
(on some models)