GE LAVEUSES GBVH5140 - Manual (Page 21)

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Problem Possible Cause What To Do
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Incomplete cycle or timer
not advancing Drain hose is kinked or
improperly connected
Household draia may
he clogged
Drain hose siphoning; drain hose
pushed too far down the draia
Washer pump filter may
he clogged
Automatic load redistrihution
Stiaiafhten drain hose and make sure washer is not
(iheck household plumbing. You may need to call
a plumber.
Ensure there is an air gap between hose and drain.
Have your pumjj filter cleaned.
Timer stops at 1 minute, machine has ledistributed the
load once or tsdce. This is nomial operation. Do nothing;
the machine will finish the rvash cycle.
Loud or unusual noise;
vibration or shaking
Cabinet moving Washer is designed to move 1/4" to reduce forces
transmitted to the floor. This movement is nomial.
All rubber leveling legs are not
firmly touching the floor
Push and pull on the back right and then back left of your
washer to check if it is level. If the washer is uneven, adjust
the mbber leveling legs so the)' are all fimily touching the
floor. Your installer should correct this problem.
Unbalanced load Open door and manuiilly redistribute load. To check
machine, mn rinse and spin with no load. If nomial,
unbalance was caused b\’ load.
Clothes too wet Drain hose is kinked or
improperly connected Straighten drain hose and make sure washer is not
sitting on it.
Household drain may
be clogged Check household plumbing. You may need to call
a plumber.
Drain hose siphoning; drain hose
pushed too far down the drain Ensure there is an air gap between hose and drain.
Washer pump filter may
be clogged
Have your pumjr filter cleaned.
Load is out of balance Redistribute clothes and nm drain & spin or rinse & spin.
Increase load size if washing small load containing heavy
and light items.
No powerfyvesher not
working or dead
Drain hose is kinked or
improperly connected Straighten drain hose and make sure washer is not
sitting on it.
Household drain may
be clogged Check household plumbing. You may need to call
a plumber.
Drain hose pushed too far
down the drain Ensure there is an air gap between hose and drain.
Washer pump filter may
be clogged
Have v'our pumja filter cleaned.
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.
Circuit breaker/fuse is
tripped/blown
Check house circuit breakers/fuses. Replace fiises or
reset breaker. Washer should have separate outlet.
Controls are not set properly Hold START/PAUSE button to start cycle.
Automatic self system checks Firet time the washer is plugged in, automatic checks
occur. It may take up to 20 seconds before you can use
your washer. This is nomial operation.
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