Before You Call For Service - GE WSLP1100 Owner's Manual & Installation Instructions

Before you call for service...
Troubleshooting Tips
WATER POSSIBLE CAUSES WHAT TO DO
Too many suds Type of detergent • Switch to a lower sudsing detergent brand and fi,llow
instructions on package.
Very soft water • T_a less detergent.
Too much detergent • Measure your detergent careflfllv. Use less soap if you
have soft water; a smaller load, or a lightly soiled load.
Water leaks Fill hoses or drain hose is • Make sure hose connections are fight at fhucets and the
bnproperly commcted washing machine. Make sure the end of the drain hose
is cmTectly inserted in and secm'ed to the drain.
Household dJcaJn may • Check household l)lmnbing. You may need to call
be dogged a I_lumbe_:
Constmat water pressure • Tighten hoses at the fimcets and turn the water off
to the fill hoses at the after each use.
water source • Check condition of the fill hoses; thin mm need
replacement alter 5 veals.
Using too much detergent • Lrse less detergent. Lrse less soap if you have soft water;
in washer a smaller load, or a lightly soiled load.
Water temperature
Water supply is turned off
• Turn both hot and cold filucets fldlv on and make sure
is incorrect
or improperly cmmected hoses are com_ected to correct fimcets.
Water valve
screens are • TtlI'II off tile x_;itei" SOtlrce _ti](1 relilove the x_;ttei"
stopped up com_ection hoses fl'om the upper back of the washeI:
Remove screens and rise a brash or toothpick to clean the
screens in the machine. Reinstall screens, recommct the
hoses and turn the _;iter back on.
House water heater is • Make sure house water hearer is delivering water
not set properly at 120° F.-140°F. (48°C.-60°C.).
Water won't drain
Drain hose is kinked or • Straighten
drain hose and make
sure washer is not
hnproperly commcted
sitting on it.
• Top ot drain outlet should be less than 8 ft. above floon
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