GE GCXR2080 Owner's Manual page 17

Problem
Water Leaks
(continued)
Washer is Noisy
Washer Pauses
in Cycle
Clothes too Wet
Lint or Residue
on Clothes
Possible Causes
Constant water pressure to the
fill hoses at the water source
Washer is uneven
Washer load is unbalanced
The washer normally pauses
between washing steps
Incorrect cycle
selected
This is normal for some fabrics
Incorrect sorting
Washing too long
Detergent not dissolving
Overloading
Too much bleach
Not enough detergent
Incorrect use of fabric softener
What to Do
• Tighten hoses at the faucets and turn the water
off after each use.
• Check condition of the fill hoses; they may
need replacement after 5 years.
• Make sure washer is level and firm
to the floor.
• Push the Cycle knob in to stop the
washer, open the lid and redistribute
the load evenly. Close the lid and restart.
• Make sure the cycle selected matches the
load you are washing.
• Separate lint producers from
lint collectors.
• Wash small loads for a shorter time than
larger loads.
• Add detergent as wash basket fills with water,
before adding clothes.
• Try a liquid detergent.
• Use warmer water temperature.
• Make sure Load Size Selector matches
load size.
• Check bleach package for correct amount.
• Try using more detergent.
• Check fabric softener package for
instructions (see Fabric Softener
Dispenser section).
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