GE WBSR3140 Owner's Manual page 14

Before you call for service...
NOISE
Washer is noisy
OTHER
Labels on the exterior
of the washer will not
peel off cleanly
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Possible Causes
Washer is uneven
Washer load is
unbalanced
Shipping rod is still assembled
in unit
Washer is sitting too close
to wall (causes knocking
during cycle)
Whistle or knock during fill
Clanking or clunking
Possible Causes
Occasionally the adhesive
used on the labels does
not release cleanly
What To Do
• To level the front of the washer, adjust the front leveling
legs by rotating the individual leg in the proper direction
for up or down. To level back of washer, lift back of
machine 4" (11 cm) and set down.
• Push the Cycle knob in to stop the washer, open the lid
and redistribute the load evenly. Close the lid and restart.
• To remove shipping rod from washer, pull yellow tag and
attached rod from the bottom right hand side of washer.
• Pull washer away from the wall; about 4" (11 cm) is
needed.
• Normal sounds during fill include the water filling
in through the house plumbing. As the water pressure
goes up and down, a knock or hammer can develop.
Make sure the water faucets are fully turned on.
• Many washers have features such as pulse agitation and
pauses during rinse and spin for reduced clothes wear
and to reduce likelihood of soap residue. These short
pauses of less than 1 minute are normal and will reduce
clothing wear and increase water extraction. Sounds such
as a metallic knock, double knock or metallic clunk
occur when the washer transitions from a stop or paused
state to running or spinning. They occur several times
per cycle after speed changes or pauses.
• Normal sounds during fill include the sound of water
flowing through your household pipes. Additionally, a
knock or hammering sound may also occur when the
washer water valves turn off. To reduce this noise, make
sure that the washer fill faucets are fully opened.
• Your washer will pause between the various wash, rinse,
spin and drain portions of the wash cycle. It may also
pause during agitation if a Pulsed Agitation cycle is
selected. Sounds such as metallic knocks or clinking may
occur during these transitions from running to stopped
or from stopped to running. They may also occur if your
machine changes speeds or brakes during a wash cycle.
What To Do
• Use a hair dryer set at the lowest heat setting, directing
the air at the label for a short amount of time. This will
release the adhesive easily, without damaging the surface
of the washer.