GE Profile WPDH8850 Owner's Manual & Installation Instructions page 23

go.cam
Water does not enter
washer or enters slowly
Possible Cause
Automatic self system checks
What To Do
After STARTis pressed, the washer does several sgstem
checks. Water will flow several seconds after STARTis
pressed.
Water supplg is turned off • Turn on both hot and cold faucets fullg,
Water valve screens are • Turn offthe water source and remove the water connection
stopped up hoses from the upper back of the washer. Usea brush or
toothpick to clean the screens in the machine. Reconnect
the hoses and turn the water back on.
Snags, holes, tears, rips Pens, pencils, nails, screws or • Remove loose items from pockets.
or excessive wear other objects left in pockets
Pins, snaps, hooks, sharp • Fasten snaps, hooks, buttons and zippers.
buttons, belt buckles, zippers
and sharp objects left in pockets
Wrinkling Improper sorting • Avoid mixing heavy items (like work clothes) with
light items (like blouses),
Overloading • Load gour washer so clothes have enough room
to move freelg,
Incorrect wash cycle • Match Cgcle selection to the tgpe of fabric gou are
washing (especiallg for easg care loads),
Repeated washing in • Wash in warm or cold water.
water that is too hot
Grayed or yellowed Not enough detergent
• Use correct a mount of detergent.
clothes
Not using HE (high-efficiency) • Use HE detergent.
detergent
Hard water • Use hottest water safe for fabric.
• Use a water conditioner like Calgon brand or install
a water softener.
Water is not hot enough * Make sure water heater is delivering water at
120°-140°F (48°-60°C),
Detergent is not * Trg a liquid detergent.
dissolving
Dge transfer * Sort clothes bg color. If fabric label states wash separately,
unstable dges mag be indicated.
Colored spots Incorrect use of fabric * Check fabric softener package for instructions and follow
softener directions for using dispenser.
Dge transfer • Sort whites or lightlg colored items from dark colors.
• Promptlg remove wash load from washer.
Water temperature Water supply is improperly * Make sure hoses are connected to correct faucets.
is incorrect connected
House water heater is • Make sure house water heater is delivering water
not set properly at 120°-140°F (48°-60°C).
Bad odor inside Washer unused for a long time • Leave the door slightly open for the water to air dry.
your washer or not using recommended • Run a BasketClean cycle (found in the Specialty cycle
quality of HE detergent Menu) with 1 cup of bleach. See the Care and Cleaning/
General h4aintenance section.
Slight variation This is normal • Due to the metallic properties of paint used for this unique
in metallic color product, slight variations of color may occur due to viewing
angles and lighting conditions.
Door unlocks slowly This is normal * During SteamASSIST and SteamREFRESH,access
to the tub is delaged to reduce exposure to steam,
23