GE WBSR3140 - Manual (Page 12)

Operating Instructions
Safety Instructions
Consumer Support
Tr
oubleshooting T
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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). Be
clothes 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.
OPERATION Possible Causes What To Do
Washer pauses during This is normal • The washer may pause during the spin cycle to remove
spin cycle soapy water more efficiently.
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…
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