GE WSXH208 Owner's Manual & Installation Instructions page 18

Before you call for service...
Possible Causes What To Do
Washer pauses in cycle
The washer normally pauses
between washing steps
Washer_ Washer is unplugged
* Make sure cord is plugged
seemely into a working outlet.
Water supply is turned off * Tmn both hot and coM fhucets fiflly on.
Circuit breaker/fuse is * Check house drcuk breake_/filses. Replace fi_ses or
tripped/blown reset breaker: Washer should have separate outlet.
Controls are not set * Check controls and make sure Cycle knob is pulled out.
properly
Door is open
* Close door and pull Cycle knob out.
Dispenser drawer is open * Close drawe_:
Motor is overheated * Washer motor will stop if it becomes overheated. It
will automatically restart after a cool down period of
up to 30 minutes (if washer has not been manually
turned off).
Washerwon'tspin Washer door open • Make sure door is dosed.
Dispenser drawer open * Close drawex:
Load is too small * Add one or l_,vosimilar items to help balance tile load.
Possible Causes What To Oe
Washerisnoisy
Washer is uneven * Make sure washer is level and rests firmly on the floox:
Washer load is unbalanced • Push the Cycle knob in to stop the washeL open the
door and redistribute the load evenly. Close tile door
and restart.
High pitch jet engine sound • This is n(mnal during tile spin cycle.
Squealing sound or hot • _MMler is overloaded. Stop w_Mler and reduce load.
rubber odor
Shipping bolts and foam block * See Installation h_structions for directions to remove
have not been removed shipping bolts and foam block.
Rattling and clanking caused * Check drum for fbreign ot)jects. Turn items with
by foreign objects in tub metal fasteners inside out. (;all authorized servicer to
............................ or pump or metal fasteners inspect pump.
bitting tub
Possible Causes What To Do
tint or residue on Incorrect sorting * Separate lint producers
flom lint collectors.
Washing too long * Excess wash time may create lint.
Detergent not dissolving * Try a liquid detergent.
•
Use W}tI'IlleY water
temperature.
Overloading • XMMI dram may be flflly loaded with loosely added items.
Incorrect use of fabric softener * Check fhbtJc soRener package for instructions and fbllow
directions for using dispense_:
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