GE EWA4500 Owner's Manual page 14

Before you call for service...
Troubleshooting -tips
PERFORMANCE(cont.) Possible Causes What ToDo
Pilling Result of normal wear on * _q_ile this is not caused b_ the _<ashe_; }on ran slo_ the
poly-cotton blends and pilling process lU washing gam_ents inside out.
fuzzy fabrics
Snags, holes, tears, rips Pins, snaps, hooks, shmrp * Fasten snaps, hooks, buttons and zippeI_.
or excessive wear buttons, belt bucldes, • Remo_e loose items like pins, objects in pockets and
zippers and sharp objects shaq:) buttons.
left in pockets * Turn knits (_dfich .slr_,,_easil}) inside out.
Undiluted chlorine bleach * Check bleach package instructions
tin" proper
amount.
• Never add tmdiluted bleach to wash or allow clothes to
come in contact with undiluted bleach.
ChemicaJs like hair bleach * Rinse items that may have chemicals on them befiwe
or dye, permaaaent wave washing.
solution
Wrinkling Improper sorting • Avoid mixing heHv_ 1terns (like work clothes) with
light items (like blouses).
• T U a lid)tic softener
Overloading or incorrect • I,oad }our washer so clothes haxe enough room to move
water level freely with water coveting all of the clothes.
Incorrect wash and • Match Cycle selection to the b])e of fi_bric you are washing
dry cycles (especially for ea U care loads).
Repeated washing in * _.lsl_ in warm or cold water:
water that is too hot
NOISE Possible Causes What ToBe
Washer is noisy Washer is uneven = To level the fl'ont of the washel; a(!just the fl'ont le_vling
legs by rotating the individual leg in the proper direction
for up or down. To level back ot _usheL lift back _d
machine 4" (11 cm) and set down.
Washer load is • Press PALISE to stop the washe_; open the lid and
unbaJaJaced redistribute the load e\vnly. Close the lid and press START.
Shipping rod is still • To remove shill} ring, rod fl'om "_ashel; pull ) ellow tag and
assembled in trait attached rod ii'om the bottom fight-hand side of washe_:
_;asher is sitting too close * Pull washer away fl'om the wall; about 4" ( 11 cm)
to wall (causes lmoddng is needed.
during cycle)
_;asher pauses during * The x<_sher pauses dm'ing the spin Qcle to remove
spin cycle soapy water more eflidenfly.
Knock between cycles * This is a mmnal sound _d the drive system engaging.
and during spin
OTHER Possible Causes What ToBe
Lahe/s on the exterior
of the washer will not
peel off cleanly
Occasionally the adhesive
used on the labels does
not release clemaly
• Use a hair (ha'er set at the lowest heat setting, directing
the air at the label tor a shol_ amotmt of time. This will
release the adhesi',v easil> without damaging the stnfhce
_d the washel:
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