GE WlSR2070 Owner's Manual page 11

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WATER Possible Causes What ToDo
Too many suds Type of detergent * Switch to a lower sudsing detergent brand and follow
instructions on package.
Very soft water • Try less detergent.
Too much detergent • Meastu'e your detergent careflflly. Use less soap if you
have soft water; a smaller load or a lightly soiled load.
Water leaks
Fill hoses or drain hose is • Make sttre hose connections are tight at thtlcets and
hnproperly comaected rubber washers are installed. Make stu'e end of drain
hose is correctly inserted in and secured to drain tildlitv.
Household dxaJn may • Check hotlsehold pltmd)ing. You may need to call a
be clogged pltmd)e_:
Constmat water pressure • Tighten hoses at the timcets and turn the water off after
to the fill hoses at the each use.
water source • Check condition of the fill hoses; the} shotfld be
replaced every 5 veaI_.
Using too much detergent • Lrse less detergent. Lrse less soap if u)tt, have soft water; a
ha washer smaller load or a lightly soiled load.
Water temperature
Cooler water temperatures • New latmch 3 detergents haxe been foHn tflated to work
seems incorrect provide hnproved energy with cooler water temperattu'es without affecting wash
efficiency i)ell'Ormance.
Conlrol is not set properly
• Check
water teml)erature control (on some models)
or
Cycle knob and at!just.
Water supply is tunaed off • Turn 1)oth hot and cold faucets flfllv on and make sure
or improperly cmmected hoses are connected to correct timcets.
Water valve screens are • T/ml off the x_;tter source and remove the water
stopped up connection hoses fi'om the upper back of the washer
Use a brush 1)I"tooflq)ick to clean file screens in file
machine, Reconnect the hoses and turn the water back/m,
House water heater is • Make sttre house water heater is delivering water
not set properly at 120°F-140°F (48 °(;-60°(:).
Water won't drain Drain hose is l&_ked or • Straighten drain hose and make sure washer is not sitting
hnproperly comaected on it.
•
Top of drain outlet should
be less than 8 ft.
(2.5 m)
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