Normal Operating Sounds - GE Profile PTWN8055MMS Technical Service Manual

Problem
The display shows:
NOTE: If an error message is displayed for 4 minutes, the water in the tub will automatically drain. Once the washer
initiates draining, all functions will be suspended until draining is complete.

Normal Operating Sounds

The following are normal sounds you may hear:
Sound
Repeated starting and
stopping
Sound of water being
added after the washer
has already been
operating
Clicking sound during
the wash cycle
High-pitched noise during • The wash basket spins faster to remove moisture from the load.
the spin cycle
Water flushing sound
Humming noise during
draining
Pinging noise during the
spin or rinse cycle
Water sloshing sound
when washer is turned
off and tub is rotated
Possible Cause
Lid lock switch error
Unbalance detection, your washer has
detected an unbalanced load.
Articles of clothing may cause an out of
balance. Your washer will attempt to
rebalance by adding more water and
agitating to redistribute the clothing and
then restart the spin cycle.
Description
• The HydroWash action spins the wash basket in one direction, then pauses and spins in
™
the opposite direction to clean your items.
• The washer adapts to the load size and type to add more water to the cycle as needed.
• The wash load may be unbalanced. If the washer senses that the load is unbalanced, it will
stop and refill to redistribute the load.
• The washer may be diluting laundry additives to add to the wash load.
• The washer will make a series of clicking noises as it changes the cleaning mode.
• The washer is diluting laundry additives to add to the wash load. Wash Boost additives
are dispensed during presoak. Detergent is dispensed at the beginning of the wash cycle.
Bleach is dispensed during the main wash. Fabric softener is dispensed during the final
rinse.
• The pump is operating to remove water from the basket.
• The washer has special rinse features to remove detergent residue from the load after the
main wash cycle.
• A liquid in the balance ring around the wash basket helps the basket spin smoothly.
What To Do
• Make sure that the lid is closed and press the START/PAUSE
button. The washer will not spin unless the lid is locked
(LID LOCKED will appear in the display).
• If the lid is closed and the lid lock error message is
displayed, call for service.
• Allow the machine to continue it's cycle.
• Washer will continue to re-balance the load by adding
more water and agitating to better redistribute the clothing.
• This Code is displayed for informational purpose only.
• See Loading the washer section in this Use and care Guide.
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