GE Profile WPRB9220 User Manual page 16

Before you call for service...
PERFORMANCE (cont.)
Pilling
Snags, holes, tears, rips
or excessive wear
Wrinkling
OPERATION
Washer pauses during
wash cycle
Washer pauses during
spin cycle
Washer won't operate
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Possible Causes
Result of normal wear on
poly-cotton blends and
fuzzy fabrics
Pins, snaps, hooks, sharp
buttons, belt buckles,
zippers and sharp objects
left in pockets
Undiluted chlorine bleach
Chemicals like hair bleach or
dye, permanent wave solution
Improper sorting
Overloading or incorrect
water level
Incorrect wash and
dry cycles
Repeated washing in
water that is too hot
Possible Causes
The ULTRA HANDWASH,
DELICATES or CASUALS
cycle was chosen
The highest SOIL LEVEL
setting was chosen
This is normal
Control panel is asleep
Washer is unplugged
Water supply is turned off
Controls are not set properly
Lid is open—safety feature
prevents agitation and spinning
when lid is up.
Circuit breaker/fuse is
tripped/blown
Electronics need to be reset
What To Do
• While this is not caused by the washer, you can slow the
pilling process by washing garments inside out.
• Fasten snaps, hooks, buttons and zippers.
• Remove loose items like pins, objects in pockets
and sharp buttons.
• Turn knits (which snag easily) inside out.
• Check bleach package instructions for proper amount.
• Never add undiluted bleach to wash or allow clothes
to come in contact with undiluted bleach.
• Rinse items that may have chemicals on them before
washing.
• Avoid mixing heavy items (like work clothes) with
light items (like blouses).
• Try a fabric softener.
• Load your washer so clothes have enough room
to move freely with water covering all of the clothes.
• Match Cycle selection to the type of fabric you are
washing (especially for easy care loads).
• Wash in warm or cold water.
What To Do
• This is normal. The washer alternates between agitate
and soak during the ULTRA HANDWASH, DELICATES and
CASUALS cycles to get your clothes cleaner with less wear.
• The highest SOIL LEVEL setting adds a 15 minute
Stain Wash agitate and soak period at the beginning
of the wash cycle.
• The washer may pause during the spin cycle to remove
soapy water more efficiently.
• This is normal. Press POWER to activate the
control panel.
• Make sure cord is plugged securely into a working outlet.
• Turn both hot and cold faucets fully on.
• Check controls.
• Close lid and reset cycle, to the beginning if necessary.
• Check house circuit breakers/fuses. Replace fuses or
reset breaker. Washer should have separate outlet.
• Unplug washer, wait 2 minutes, plug back in and
press POWER.