GE WCVH4800K Owner's Manual & Installation Instructions page 21

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Possible Cause What To Do
• After STARTispressed,the washer doesseveralsystem checks.
Water will flow severalsecondsafter STARTis pressed.
• Turnoff the water sourceand remove the water connection hoses
from the upper back of the washer. Usea brush or toothpick to clean
the screensin the machine.Reconnectthe hosesand turn the water
back on.
Filter clogged or fill hose mag * Hake surethat the water valvefilters (blueand orange screen
be kinked must be free of solids)on the unit are not clogged.Turn off water
and checkfilter by disconnecting hoseat machine.Checkthat fill
hosesare not kinked or clogged.
Energy efficiency * Thisisan energy-efficient w asher. A sa result,the temperaturesettings
for thiswashermay be differentthan for a non-energy-efficient washer.
Insufficient water supply * Hake surethat the water supply is turned on. Hake surethat the
water faucets are turned to their completely open position.
The washer door is open * Thewasher door must be closed for all washer cycleoperations.
Ifthe door is opened during the washer operation, all functions
will stop,including water filling.
Incorrect fill hoseconnection * Hake surethat the fill hosesconnect the hot water supply to the
hot inlet on the washer andthe cold water supply to the cold inlet
on the washer (hot to hot, cold to cold).
Water fill optimization * Water may not cover the top levelof the clothes.This is normal
for this high-efficiencywasher. Thewater fill is optimized bythe
system for best wash performance.
Water doesnot enter
washer or enters slowly
Automatic self-sgstem checks
Water valve screens are stopped up
Bad odor inside
your washer
Snags, holes,tears, rips Pens,pencils, nails, screws or • Removeloose items from pockets.
or excessivewear other objects left in pockets
Pins,snaps, hooks, sharp buttons, • Fastensnaps,hooks,buttons and zippers.
belt buckles,zippers and sharp
objects left in pockets
Wrinkling Improper sorting • Avoid mixing heavyitems (likework clothes)with light items
(likeblouses).
Overloading • Loadyour washer soclothes have enough room to move freely.
Incorrect wash cgcle • Hatch Cycleselectionto the type of fabric you are washing
(especiallyfor easy-care loads).
Repeated washing inwater that istoo hot • Wash in warm or cold water.
Grayed oryetlowed Not enough detergent • Usecorrect amount of detergent.
clothes Not using HE(high-efficiencg)detergent • UseHEdetergent.
Hard water • Usehottest water safe for fabric.
• Usea water conditioner like Calgonbrand or install a water
softener.
Water is not hot enough • Hake surewater heater is deliveringwater at
120o-140OF (48o-60oc).
Detergent is not dissolving • Try a liquid detergent.
Dge transfer • Sort clothesby color.If fabric label states wash seporotelg,
unstabledyes may be indicated.
Colored spots Incorrect use of fabric softener • Checkfabric softener packagefor instructions and follow
directionsfor using dispenser.
Dge transfer • Sort whites or lightly colored items from dark colors.
• Promptlyremove wash load from washer.
Water temperature Water supplg is improperlg • Hake sure hosesare connected to correct faucets.
is incorrect connected
House water heater is not set * Hake sure housewater heater isdeliveringwater
properlg at 120°-140°F(48°-60°C).
Washer unusedfor a long time
or not using recommended
qualitg of HEdetergent
Slightvariation
in metalliccolor
Thisisnormal
• Leavethe door slightly open for the water to air dry.
• Runa Basket Clean cycle(found inthe Washer cyclesmenu)
with 1 cup of bleachor other commercially availableproduct
manufactured for this usesuch asTide®Washing Hachine Cleaner.
SeeCoreand Cleaning/General P lointenoncein the Loadingand
using the washer section.
• Dueto the metallic propertiesof paint usedfor this unique
product, slight variationsof color may occur due to viewing
angles and lighting conditions. 2 1