GE WLSE4210 Owner's Manual page 11

Washspeedchanges
A Normalwash speed was chosen
• It is normal fbr dm Normalwash speed to change ffom
fast to moderate during the wash o_cle.
Washer is unplugged • Make sure cord is plugged securely into a working outlet.
Water supply is turned off • Turn both hot and cold fhucet_sfillly on.
Controls are not set properly • Check controls.
Lid is open • (;lose lid.
Circuit breaker/fuse is • Check house circuit breakers/fllses. Replace filses or
tripped/blown reset t)reaker. Washer should hmTeseparate outlet.
Electronics need to be reset • Unplug washer, wait 2 minutes, plug backin, andpress
START.
.......... START was not pressed • Press START.
Possible Causes What ToDo
Clothestoo wet Incorrect spin cycle • Make sure the spin Q_cleselected matches the loadyou
selected are washing. Some fabrics will feel wetter when rinsed
with cold water.
Colored spots
Incorrect use of fabric • Check fabric softener package for instructions and follow
softener directions for using dispenser.
• Pretreat stain and rewash.
Dye transfer • Sort whites or lightly colored items from clark colors.
Grayed or yellowed Not enough detergent • Use more detergent (especially with larger loads).
clothes
Hard water • 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°F.-140°F. (48°C.-60°C.).
Washer is overloaded • Select load size to match clothes load.
Detergent is not • Add detergent as wash basket fills with water before
dissoMng you load clothes.
Dye transfer • Sort clothes by color. If fabric label states wash
soparatoll/,
unstable dyes may be indicated.
Lint or residue on Clothes are air or line dried
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If you do not (1Uyour clothes with a clothes (hyer, your
clothes clothes may retain more lint.
Incorrect sorting • Separate lint producers from lint collectors.
Washing too long • Wash small loads for a shorter time than larger loads.
Detergent not dissoMng • Add detergent as wash basket fills _ith water, befbre you
load clothes.
Overloading
• Tpy a liquid detergent.
• Use warmer water temperature.
• Load clothes no higher than the top row of holes in the
washer alb.
• Make sure load size selector matches clothes load size.
Incorrect use of fabric softener
• Check fabric softener package fior instructions and follow
directions fior using dispenser.
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