GE Washer GBVH5200 - Manuel (Page 23)

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Problem Possible Cause What To Do
Wrinkling Improper sorting • Avoidmixingheavyitems(likeworkclothes)with
lightitems(likeblouses).
Overloading • Loadyourwashersoclotheshaveenoughroom
tomovefreely.
Incorrect wash cycle • Matchcycleselectiontothetypeoffabricyouare
washing(especiallyforeasycareloads).
repeated washing in • Washinwarmorcoldwater.
water that is too hot
grayed or yellowed not enough detergent • Usecorrectamountofdetergent.
clothes
not using HE (high efficiency) • UseHEdetergent.
detergent
Hard water
• Usehottestwatersafeforfabric.
• UseawaterconditionerlikeCalgonbrandorinstall
awatersoftener.
Water is not hot enough • Makesurewaterheaterisdeliveringwaterat
120°–140°F(48°–60°C).
Detergent is not • Tryaliquiddetergent.
dissolving
Dye transfer
• Sortclothesbycolor.Iffabriclabelstates wash separately,
unstabledyesmaybeindicated.
Colored spots Incorrect use of fabric • Checkfabricsoftenerpackageforinstructionsandfollow
softener directionsforusingdispenser.
Dye transfer • Sortwhitesorlightlycoloreditemsfromdarkcolors.
• Promptlyremovewashloadfromwasher.
Water temperature Water supply is improperly • Makesurehosesareconnectedtocorrectfaucets.
is incorrect connected
House water heater is
• Makesurehousewaterheaterisdeliveringwater
not set properly at120°–140°F(48°–60°C).
Slight variation this is normal • Duetothemetallicpropertiesofpaintusedforthisunique
in metallic color product,slightvariationsofcolormayoccurduetoviewing
anglesandlightingconditions.
Bad odor inside Washer unused for a long time, • RunaBasketClean cycle.
your washer not using recommended
• Inthecaseofstrongodor,youmayneedtorun
quality of HE detergent
theBasketClean cyclemorethanonce.
or used too much detergent
• Useonlytheamountofdetergentrecommendedonthe
detergentcontainer.
• UseonlyHE(high-efficiency)detergent.
• Alwaysremovewetitemsfromthewasherpromptlyafter
machinestopsrunning.
• Leavethedoorslightlyopenforthewatertoairdry.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.
Detergent leak Incorrect placement of • Makesuredetergentinsertisproperlylocatedandfully
detergent insert seated.Neverputdetergentabovemaxline.
this is normal • Itisnormaloperationtoseedetergentleakondoorgasket
about20secondsafterfillingthedispenser.
Improper dispensing of Dispenser clogged • Monthlycleanthedispenserdrawertoremovebuildup
softener or bleach ofchemicals.
Softener or bleach is filled above • Makesuretohavethecorrectamountofsoftenerorbleach.
the max line
Softener or bleach cap issue
• Makesuresoftenerandbleachcapfordispenserareseated
ortheywillnotwork.
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