Troubleshooting Tips; Before You Call For Service - GE EWA4500 Owner's Manual

Before you call for service...

Troubleshooting Tips

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PERFECTEMP
PerfecTemp
wash temperature
is incorrect
(Review PerfecTemp
in the "About washer
features" section)
WATER
Too many suds
Water leaks
Water temperature
seems incorrect
Water pumped out before
cycle is complete
Water won't drain
Washer pauses during
wash cycle
Washer pauses during
spin cycle
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Possible Causes
The washer is in a cold
rinse cycle
All the water in your
household water heater
has been used
Possible Causes
Type of detergent
Soft water
Too much detergent
Fill hoses or drain hose is
improperly connected
Household drain may
be clogged
Constant water pressure
to the fill hoses at the
water source
Using too much detergent
in washer
Cooler water temperatures
provide improved energy
efficiency
Control is not set properly
Water supply is turned off
or improperly connected
Water valve screens are
stopped up
House water heater is
not set properly
Lid lifted or cycle was put in
pause for over 24 hours
Drain hose is kinked or
improperly connected
The CASUALS cycle
was chosen
This is normal
What To Do
• This normal. The PerfecTemp feature is designed not to
activate during a cold rinse cycle to improve the energy
efficiency of your washer.
• Wait until the water in the water heater is heated to the
correct temperature.
What To Do
• Switch to a lower sudsing detergent brand and follow
instructions on package.
• Try less detergent.
• Measure your detergent carefully. Use less soap if you have
soft water, a smaller load or a lightly soiled load.
• Make sure hose connections are tight at faucets and
rubber washers are installed. Make sure end of drain hose
is correctly inserted in and secured to drain facility.
• Check household plumbing. You may need to call
a plumber.
• Tighten hoses at the faucets and turn the water off after
each use.
• Check condition of the fill hoses; they should be replaced
every 5 years.
• Use less detergent. Use less soap if you have soft water,
a smaller load or a lightly soiled load.
• New laundry detergents have been formulated to work
with cooler water temperatures without affecting wash
performance.
• Check water temperature control and adjust.
• Turn both hot and cold faucets fully on and make sure
hoses are connected to correct faucets.
• Turn off the water source and remove the water connection
hoses from the upper back of the washer. Use a brush or
toothpick to clean the screens in the machine. Reconnect
the hoses and turn the water back on.
• Make sure house water heater is delivering water at
120°F–140°F(48°C–60°C).
• Reset cycle.
• Straighten drain hose and make sure washer is not
sitting on it.
• Top of drain outlet should be less than 8 ft (2.5 m)
above floor.
• This is normal. The washer alternates between agitate and
soak during the CASUALS cycles to get your clothes cleaner
with less wear.
• The washer may pause during the spin cycle to remove
soapy water more efficiently.