GE G188 Manual Del Propietário página 10

Before you call for service...
_ roubleshooting Tips
Save time and money! Review the charts on the following pages,
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WATER Possible Causes What To Do
Too many suds Too much detergent , Measure your detergent carefully. Use lesssoap if you have
soft water, a smaller load or a lightly soiled load.
Type of detergent , Switch to a lower sudsing detergent brand and follow
instructions on package.
Soft water , Try less detergent.
Water leaks Using too much detergent , Use less detergent. Use less soap if you have soft water,
in washer a smaller load or a lightly soiled load.
Fill hoses or drain hose is , Hake sure hose connections are tight at faucets and
improperly connected rubber washers are installed. Hake sure end of drain hose
is correctly inserted in and secured to drain facility.
Household drain may , Check household plumbing. You may need to call
be clogged a plumber.
Drain hose loose , Hake sure drain hose is fully seated in back of washer and
that the two retaining screws are fully seated.
Drain hose rubs on wall , Hake sure drain hose does not make contact with the wall.
Hay cause excessivewear on the hose.
Constant water pressure , Tighten hoses at the faucets and turn the water off after
to the fill hoses at the each use.
water source , Check condition of the fill hoses;they should be replaced
every 5 years.
Water temperature Coolerwater temperatures , New laundry detergents have been formulated to work
seems incorrect provide improved energy with cooler water temperatures without affecting wash
efficiency performance.
Water supply is turned off , Turn both hot and cold faucets fully on and make sure
or improperly connected hoses are connected to correct faucets.
Water valve screens are , Turn off the water source and remove the water connection
stopped up 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.
House water heater is , Hake sure house water heater is delivering water at
not set properly 120°F-140°F(z_8°C-60°C).
Water pumped out before Lid lifted or cycle was put in , Resetcycle.
cycle is complete pause for over 24 hours
Water won't drain Drain hose is kinked or , Straighten drain hose and make sure washer is not
improperly connected sitting on it.
Top of drain outlet should be less than 6 ft (1.8m)
above floor.
Washer pauses during This is normal , This is normal. The washer alternates between agitate and
wash cycle soak during some wash cycles to get your clothes cleaner
with less wear.
Washer pauses during This is normal , The washer may pause during the spin cycle to remove
spin cycle soapy water more efficiently.
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