For Service - GE WCSR170 Owner's Manual

Before you call for service...
WATER
Waterfills and drains
at thesametime
Possible Causes What ToDo
Sipholfing
• If your standpipe or drain fiw the washer is less than 3
feet off the floo_; the water will drain fl'(nn the mb while
it is filling. I,ifiing the drain hose at least 3 teet off the
floor will allow the water to relnain ill the tub until the
I)UlnI ) drains it out. The anti-sii)hon clip will lilt the drain
hose high enough to do this. The anti-sii)hon clip is
included with the installation parts package ti)r your
washei:
• Another way siphoning can occur is if the standpipe is
stttfl'ed with rags or other items that prevent air fl'oln
escaping with the watei: Mr flow is needed to break the
suction.
• Check to make sure only the straight part of tile drain
hose is inserted into the'standi)ii)e; no ribs of the drain
hose should be ill the standpipe or drain pipe.
• The washer drain ii/tlst be 3 teet or more off of the floor
to I)revent the washer fl'oln draining during fill. If your
washer drain is less than 3 teet above the flooi; use the
anti-sii)hon clip shipi)ed with your washer to attach the
drain hose to the back of your washe_: The clip will hold
the drain hose ill place and ensure that the washer does
not self'drain during fill. See installation instructions tor
details.
• Only tile straight top portion at the drain hose should be
inserted into the drain. Inserting the ribbed section of
the hose may create a siI)hon, and cause the washer to
drain as it fills.
" If the drain opening is excessively tight around tile drain
hose, or if the opening around the hose is closed with
rags or other material, a siphon may occm; and the
washer will drain as it fills. T() avoid this problem, ensure
that there is open area around the end (ff the drain hose
to allow air to flow into the drain as water is i)umped out
of the washe_:
OPERATION Possible Causes What To Do
Washer pauses during This is normal • The washer ma_, pause durin(,_ the
spin
cycle to remoxe
spin cycle
soapy water inore efficiently.
Washer won't operate Washer is unplugged • Make sure cord is plugged securely into a working outlet.
Water supply is turned off • Turn both hot and cold taucets flfllv on.
Controls are not set • Check controls and inake sure Cycle knob is pulled out
properly to ON position.
Lid is open--safety feature • Close lid and reset cycle, to the beginning if' necessa_a:.
prevents agitation mad sphmhlg
when lid is up
Circuit breaJ_er/fuse is • Check house circuit breake_/fllses. Replace fllses or
tripped/blown reset breaker. _._lsher should have separate outlet.
PERFORMANCE Possible Causes What ToDo
Colored spots Incorrect use of fabric • Check tid)rk sottener package lot instructions and tollow
softener directions fin" using dispense_:
• Pretreat stain and rewash.
[2 Dye _'m_sfer • Sort whites or lightly colored items from dark colo_.