GE GTUP240 Owner's Manual page 13

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Water Possible Causes What to do
Measure your detergent carefully. Use less soap if you have soft water, a
Too mang suds Too much detergent smaller load or a lightly soiled load.
Using too much Use less detergent. Use less soap if you have soft water, a smaller load or a
detergent lightly soiled load.
Fill hoses or drain Make sure hose connections are tight at faucets and rubber washers are
hose is improperlg installed. Make sure end of drain hose is correctly inserted in and secured to
connected drain facility.
Water leaks Household drain mog Check household plumbing. You may need to call a plumber.
be clogged
Constant water Tighten hoses at the faucets and turn the water off after
pressure to the fill each use.
hoses at the water Check condition of the fill hoses; they should be replaced
source every 5 years.
Cooler water
temperatures provide New laundry detergents have been formulated to work with cooler water
improved energg temperatures without affecting wash performance.
efficiencg
Water supplg Turn both hot and cold faucets fully on and make sure hoses are connect-
Water temperature is turned off or ed to correct faucets.
seems incorrect improperlg connected
Turn off the water source and remove the water connection hoses from the
Water valve screens
upper back of the washer. Use a brush or toothpick to clean the screens in
ore stopped up the machine. Reconnect the hoses and turn the water back on.
House water heater is Make sure house water heater is delivering water at 120°F-140°F (48°C-
not set properlg 60°C).
Water pumped Lid lifted or cgcle was Reset cycle.
out before cycle is put in pause for over
complete 24 hours
Drain hose is kinked Straighten drain hose and make sure washer is not sitting on it.
Water won't drain
or improperlg Top of drain outlet should be less than 8 ft (2.5 m) above floor.
connected
This is normal The washer may pause during the spin cycle to remove soapy water more
efficiently.
This is normal
Washer pauses during
spin cycle
Can hear but not see
water at the end of
the cycle
Troubleshooting Tips
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The pump pleaves a little water in its intake and this is diluted with clean
rinse water.
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