GE Spacemaker WSSH300 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 won't operate Washer is unplugged • Make sure cord is I)lugged,, secm'elv• into a working, outlet.
Water supply is turned off • Turn both hot and cold Lmcets fllllx on.
Circuit brea_ker/fuse is • Check house circuit breake_/fllses. Replace fllses or
tripped/blown reset breaker: Washer should haxe separate outlet.
Controls are not set • Check controls and make sure the
STARTer
properly
DELAFSTARTbutton
has been pressed.
Door is open • Close door and press the STARTbutton.
Dispe_ser drawer is open • Close drawe_:
Motor is overheated • "x_asher motor will stop if it becomes oxerheated. It
will automatically restart alter a cool dowu period of
up to 30 minutes (if washer has not been manually
turned off).
Washerwon'tspin
Washer door open • Make sm'e door is ch)sed.
Dispenser &cawer open • Close (h'awex;
Load is too small • Add one or two similar items to help balance the load.
Possible Causes What To Do
Washer is noisy Washer is uneven • Make sure washer is level and rests firefly on the floox:
Washer load is m_balmlced
• Press the PAUSEbutton to stop the washer, open
the
door and redistribute the load evenlx. Close the door
and restart.
High pitch jet engine som_d • This is nom_al din'lug the spin cycle.
Squealing somad or hot • Washer is oxerloaded. Stop washer and reduce load.
rubber odor
Shipping bolts mid foa_m block • See Installation Instructions fin" directions to remoxe
have not been removed shipping bolts and loam block.
Rattling m_d clm_khag caused • Check (hmn for foreign objects. Turn items with
by foreign objects in tub metal fasteners inside out. Call authorized serxicer to
or pump or metal fasteners inspect pump.
hitting tub
i!!
Lintorresidueon
clothes
Possible Causes
Incorrect sorting
Washing too long
What To Do
• Separate lint produce_ ti'om lint collecting.
• Excess wash time max create lint.
Detergent not dJssolvhag • Try a liquid detergent.
• /_.lse tV}llIneI"
water teinperattlre.
Overloading
• Wash drmn max be rifle loaded xfith loosely added items.
Incorrect use of fabric softener • Check rid)tic softener package fiw instructions and fi)llow
directions for usino,_ dispense_;
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