GE GFWNl100 Owner's Manual & Installation Instructions page 23

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Possible Cause What To Do
Water does not enter Automatic self system checks . After Start is pressed, the washer does several system
washer or enters slowly checks. Water willflow 50 seconds after Start is pressed.
Water supply is turned off • Turn on both hot and cold faucets fully.
Water valve screens are . Turn off the water source and remove the water connection
stopped up 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.
Inlet hose screen washers are . Turn off the water source and remove the inlet hoses from
stopped up the wall faucets. Use a brush or toothpick to clean the
screen washers in the end of the hoses. Reconnect the
hoses and turn the water back on.
Wrinkling Improper sorting . Avoid mixing heavy items (likework clothes) with
light items (like blouses).
Overloading • Load your washer so clothes have enough room
to move freely.
Incorrect wash cycle
. Hatch cycle selection to the type of fabric you are
washing (especiallyfor easy care loads).
Repeated washing in
. Wash in warm or cold water.
water that is too hot
Grayed oryellowed Not enough detergent • Use correct amount of detergent.
clothes Not using HE (high-efficiency) • Use HE detergent.
detergent
Hard water . Use hottest water safe for fabric.
. Use a water conditioner like Calgon brand or install
a water softener.
Water is not hot enough • Hake sure water heater is delivering water at
120°-140°F (48°-60°C).
Detergent is not • Try a liquid detergent.
dissolving
Dye transfer . Sort clothes by color. If fabric label states wash separately,
unstable dyes may be indicated.
Colored spots Incorrect use of fabric . Check fabric softener package for instructions and follow
softener directions for using dispenser.
Dye transfer . Sort whites or lightly colored items from dark colors.
. Promptly remove wash load from washer.
Water temperature Water supply is improperly . Hake sure hoses are connected to correct faucets.
is incorrect connected
House water heater is . Hake sure house water heater is delivering water
not set properly at 120°-140°F (48°-60°C).
Slight variation This is normal . Due to the metallic properties of paint used for this unique
in metallic color product, slight variations of color may occur due to viewing
angles and lighting conditions.
Bad odor inside
your washer
Washer unused for a long time,
not using recommended
quality of HE detergent
or used too much detergent
Run a Basket Clean cycle.
In the case of strong odor, you may need to run
the Basket Clean cycle more than once.
Use only the amount of detergent recommended on the
detergent container.
. Use only HE(high-efficiency)detergent.
. Always remove wet items from the washer promptly after
machine stops running.
. Leave the door slightly open for the water to air dry. Close
supervision is necessary if this appliance is used by or
near children. Do not allow children to play on, with or
inside this or any other appliance.
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