GE GBVH5140 Manual Del Propietario E Instalación página 20

Before you call for service...
Troubleshooting Tips
Save time and money! Review the charts on the following
pages first and you may not need to call for service.
Problem
Not spinning or agitating
Leaking water
Not draining
Not spinning
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Possible Cause
Drain hose is kinked or
improperly connected
Household drain may
be clogged
Drain hose siphoning; drain hose • Ensure there is an air gap between hose and drain.
pushed too far down the drain
Washer pump filter may
be clogged
Load is out of balance
Door gasket is damaged
Door gasket not damaged
Check back left of washer
for water
Fill hoses or drain hose is
improperly connected
Household drain may
be clogged
Drain hose is kinked or
improperly connected
Household drain may
be clogged
Drain hose siphoning; drain hose • Ensure there is an air gap between hose and drain.
pushed too far down the drain
Washer pump filter may
be clogged
Drain hose is kinked or
improperly connected
Household drain may
be clogged
Drain hose siphoning; drain hose • Ensure there is an air gap between hose and drain.
pushed too far down the drain
Washer pump filter may
be clogged
Load is out of balance
Motor is overheated
Door is open
What To Do
• Straighten drain hose and make sure washer is not
sitting on it.
• Check household plumbing. You may need to call
a plumber.
• Have your pump filter cleaned.
• Redistribute clothes and run drain & spin or rinse & spin.
• Increase load size if washing small load containing heavy
and light items.
• Check to see if gasket is seated and not torn. Objects
left in pockets may cause damage to the washer (nails,
screws, pens, pencils).
• Water may drip from the door when the door is opened.
This is a normal operation.
• If this area is wet, you have oversudsing condition.
Use less detergent.
• Make sure hose connections are tight at washer and
faucets and make sure end of drain hose is correctly
inserted in and secured to drain facility.
• Check household plumbing. You may need to call
a plumber.
• Straighten drain hose and make sure washer is not
sitting on it.
• Check household plumbing. You may need to call
a plumber.
• Have your pump filter cleaned.
• Straighten drain hose and make sure washer is not
sitting on it.
• Check household plumbing. You may need to call
a plumber.
• Have your pump filter cleaned.
• Redistribute clothes and run drain & spin or rinse & spin.
• Increase load size if washing small load containing heavy
and light items.
• Washer motor will stop if it becomes overheated. It will
automatically restart after a cool down period of up to
30 minutes (if washer has not been manually turned off).
• Make sure door is closed.