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WATER Possible Causes What To Do

Water level seems low 7his is QRrPaO  :DWHUPD\QRWFRYHUWKHWRSOHYHORIWKHFORWKHV  

This is normal for this high-efficiency washer.

Water fills and drains DraiQ staQd SiSe is tRR ORZ 7KHGUDLQVWDQGSLSHPXVWEHDERYHµ

at the same time

Too many suds 7RR Puch deterJeQt 0HDVXUH\RXUGHWHUJHQWFDUHIXOO\8VHOHVVVRDSLI\RXKDYH

soft water, a smaller load or a lightly soiled load.

7\Se RI deterJeQt 6ZLWFKWR+( detergent.

SRIt Zater 7U\OHVVGHWHUJHQW

Water leaks 8siQJ tRR Puch deterJeQt  8VHOHVVGHWHUJHQW8VHOHVVVRDSLI\RXKDYHVRIWZDWHU

iQ Zasher a smaller load or a lightly soiled load.

7\Se RI deterJeQt 6ZLWFKWR+( detergent.

)iOO hRses Rr draiQ hRse is 0DNHVXUHKRVHFRQQHFWLRQVDUHWLJKWDWIDXFHWVDQG

iPSrRSerO\ cRQQected rubber washers are installed. Make sure end of drain hose

is correctly inserted in and secured to drain facility.

+RusehROd draiQ Pa\ &KHFNKRXVHKROGSOXPELQJ<RXPD\QHHGWRFDOO

Ee cORJJed a plumber.

DraiQ hRse is ORRse 0DNHVXUHGUDLQKRVHLVIXOO\VHDWHGLQEDFNRIZDVKHUDQG

that the two retaining screws are fully seated.

DraiQ hRse ruEs RQ ZaOO 0DNHVXUHGUDLQKRVHGRHVQRWPDNHFRQWDFWZLWKWKHZDOO

May cause excessive wear on the hose.

&RQstaQt Zater Sressure 7LJKWHQKRVHVDWWKHIDXFHWVDQGWXUQWKHZDWHURIIDIWHU

tR the IiOO hRses at the each use.

Zater sRurce

 &KHFNFRQGLWLRQRIWKHILOOKRVHVWKH\VKRXOGEHUHSODFHG

every 5 years.

Water temperature &RROer Zater tePSeratures  1HZODXQGU\GHWHUJHQWVKDYHEHHQIRUPXODWHGWRZRUN

seems incorrect SrRYide iPSrRYed eQerJ\ with cooler water temperatures without affecting wash

eIIicieQc\ performance.

Water suSSO\ is turQed RII 7XUQERWKKRWDQGFROGIDXFHWVIXOO\RQDQGPDNHVXUH

Rr iPSrRSerO\ cRQQected hoses are connected to correct faucets.

Water YaOYe screeQs are 7XUQRIIWKHZDWHUVRXUFHDQGUHPRYHWKHZDWHUFRQQHFWLRQ

stRSSed uS 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.

&RRO&ROd Zater ZheQ  7KLVLVQRUPDO3HUIHF7HPSVHQVHVZDWHUWHPSHUDWXUHDQG 

seOectiQJ +Rt optimizes for best results. Cold water is added periodically

when hot is selected.

+Ruse Zater heater is 0DNHVXUHKRXVHZDWHUKHDWHULVGHOLYHULQJZDWHUDW

QRt set SrRSerO\ 120°F–140°F (48°C–60°C).

Water pumped out before /id OiIted Rr c\cOe Zas Sut iQ  5HVHWF\FOH

cycle is complete Sause IRr RYer 24 hRurs

Water won’t drain DraiQ hRse is kiQked Rr  6WUDLJKWHQGUDLQKRVHDQGPDNHVXUHZDVKHULVQRWVLWWLQJRQLW

iPSrRSerO\ cRQQected  7RSRIGUDLQRXWOHWVKRXOGEHOHVVWKDQIWPDERYHIORRU

Washer pauses during 7he 35(WAS+ &\cOe  7KLVLVQRUPDO7KHZDVKHUDOWHUQDWHVEHWZHHQDJLWDWHDQG

wash cycle Zas chRseQ soak during these cycles to get your clothes cleaner with

less wear.

Washer pauses during 7his is QRrPaO  7KHZDVKHUPD\SDXVHGXULQJWKHVSLQF\FOHWRUHPRYH

spin cycle soapy water more efficiently.

Troubleshooting Tips

Save time and money! Review the charts on the following pages,

or visit GEAppliances.com. You may not need to call for service.

Before you call for service…

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