GE GFWN1100 Owner's Manual page 23

Problem
Water does not enter
washer or enters slowly
Wrinkling
Grayed or yellowed
clothes
Colored spots
Water temperature
is incorrect
Slight variation
in metallic color
Bad odor inside
your washer
Possible Cause
Automatic self system checks
Water supply is turned off
Water valve screens are
stopped up
Inlet hose screen washers are
stopped up
Improper sorting
Overloading
Incorrect wash cycle
Repeated washing in
water that is too hot
Not enough detergent
Not using HE (high-efficiency)
detergent
Hard water
Water is not hot enough
Detergent is not
dissolving
Dye transfer
Incorrect use of fabric
softener
Dye transfer
Water supply is improperly
connected
House water heater is
not set properly
This is normal
Washer unused for a long time,
not using recommended
quality of HE detergent
or used too much detergent
What To Do
• After Start is pressed, the washer does several system
checks. Water will flow 60 seconds after Start is pressed.
• Turn on both hot and cold faucets fully.
• Turn off the water source and remove the water connection
hoses from the upper back of the washer. Use a brush or
toothpick to clean the screens in the machine. Reconnect
the hoses and turn the water back on.
• Turn off the water source and remove the inlet hoses from
the wall faucets. Use a brush or toothpick to clean the
screen washers in the end of the hoses. Reconnect the
hoses and turn the water back on.
• Avoid mixing heavy items (like work clothes) with
light items (like blouses).
• Load your washer so clothes have enough room
to move freely.
• Match cycle selection to the type of fabric you are
washing (especially for easy care loads).
• Wash in warm or cold water.
• Use correct amount of detergent.
• Use HE detergent.
• Use hottest water safe for fabric.
• Use a water conditioner like Calgon brand or install
a water softener.
• Make sure water heater is delivering water at
120°–140°F (48°–60°C).
• Try a liquid detergent.
• Sort clothes by color. If fabric label states wash separately,
unstable dyes may be indicated.
• Check fabric softener package for instructions and follow
directions for using dispenser.
• Sort whites or lightly colored items from dark colors.
• Promptly remove wash load from washer.
• Make sure hoses are connected to correct faucets.
• Make sure house water heater is delivering water
at 120°–140°F (48°–60°C).
• Due to the metallic properties of paint used for this unique
product, slight variations of color may occur due to viewing
angles and lighting conditions.
• Run a Basket Clean cycle.
• In the case of strong odor, you may need to run
the Basket Clean cycle more than once.
• Use only the amount of detergent recommended on the
detergent container.
• Use only HE (high-efficiency) detergent.
• Always remove wet items from the washer promptly after
machine stops running.
• Leave the door slightly open for the water to air dry. Close
supervision is necessary if this appliance is used by or
near children. Do not allow children to play on, with or
inside this or any other appliance.
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