GE Profile WPRB9220 User Manual page 17

OPERATION (cont.)
Washer won't operate
WATER
Too many suds
Water leaks
Water temperature
seems incorrect
Possible Causes
START was not pressed
Extremely low water pressure
Washer was accidentally paused
when starting Delay Start
Possible Causes
Type of detergent
Very soft water
Too much detergent
Fill hoses or drain hose is
improperly connected
Household drain may
be clogged
Constant water pressure to the
fill hoses at the water source
Using too much detergent
in washer
Cooler water temperatures
provide improved energy
efficiency
Control is not set properly
Water supply is turned off
or improperly connected
Water valve screens are
stopped up
House water heater is
not set properly
PerfecTemp Plus feature
was not activated
Wash temperature was set to
TAP COLD
What To Do
• Press START.
• Press START again.
• If the light on the DELAY START pad is flashing, the
washer is paused. Press START to restart the countdown.
What To Do
• Switch to a lower sudsing detergent brand and follow
instructions on package.
• Try less detergent.
• Measure your detergent carefully. Use less soap if you
have soft water, a smaller load or a lightly soiled load.
• Make sure hose connections are tight at faucets
and at washer.
• Make sure end of drain hose is properly connected
to washer and correctly inserted in and secured to
drain facility.
• Check household plumbing. You may need to call
a plumber.
• Tighten hoses at the faucets and turn the water off
after each use.
• Check condition of the fill hoses; they should be
replaced every 5 years.
• Use less detergent. Use less soap if you have soft water,
a smaller load or a lightly soiled load.
• New laundry detergents have been formulated to work
with cooler water temperatures without affecting wash
performance.
• Check water temperature control and adjust.
• Turn both hot and cold faucets fully on and make sure
hoses are connected to correct faucets.
• Turn off the water source and disconnect water fill
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.
• Make sure house water heater is delivering water
at 120°F–140°F (48°C–60°C).
• The lid must be closed for PerfecTemp Plus to work.
• When the Tap Cold feature is selected, the water
temperature may vary depending on the temperature of
your household tap water.
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