GE GTWN5450DWW Owner's Manual page 9

OPERATION
PERFORMANCE
Possible Causes
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Possible Causes
What To Do
Make sure cord is plugged securely into a working outlet.
Turn both hot and cold faucets fully on.
Check controls.
Close lid and reset cycle, to the beginning if necessary.
Check house circuit breakers/fuses. Replace fuses or
reset breaker. Washer should have a separate outlet.
Unplug washer, wait 2 minutes, plug back in and press START.
Press START.
Call for service.
This is normal. Estimated time remaining is updated during
fill time.
When the machine is manually turned off, the shifter will
disengage the motor before completely shutting down.
If lid is raised before the motor is disengaged, it will resume
when lid is closed.
What To Do
Make sure the cycle selected matches the load you are
washing. Some fabrics will feel wetter when rinsed with cold water.
Redistribute load in washer and run through Drain & Spin cycle.
Check fabric softener package for instructions and follow
directions for using dispenser.
Make sure you have selected the Fabric Softener option.
Pretreat stain and rewash.
Sort whites or lightly colored items from dark colors.
Be sure to follow detergent manufacturer's directions.
Use a water conditioner like Calgon brand or install
a water softener.
Make sure water heater is delivering water at
120°F–140°F (48°C–60°C).
Loosely load clothes in the washer basket. Adjust load size based
on item size and material. For best results, load items around the
outside of the basket.
Add detergent before you load items.
Sort clothes by color. If fabric label states wash separately,
unstable dyes may be indicated.
If you do not dry your clothes with a clothes dryer, your
clothes may retain more lint.
Separate lint producers from lint collectors.
Wash small loads for a shorter time than larger loads.
Add detergent before you load items.
Try a liquid detergent.
Use warmer water temperature.
Loosely load clothes in the washer basket. Adjust load size based
on item size and material. For best results, load items around the
outside of the basket.
Check fabric softener package for instructions and follow
directions for using dispenser.
Make sure you have selected the Fabric Softener option.
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