GE WSLP1500 manual Operation Possible Causes What to do, Performance Possible Causes What to do

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OPERATION		POSSIBLE CAUSES	WHAT TO DO
Washer pauses in cycle		The washer normally pauses
		between washing steps
Washer won’t operate		Washer is unplugged	• Make sure cord is plugged securely into a working outlet.
		Water supply is turned off	• Turn both hot and cold faucets fully on.
		Controls are not set properly	• Make sure all selections have been made.
		Lid is open	• Close lid and press START/PAUSE.
		Circuit breaker/fuse is	• Check house circuit breakers/fuses. Replace fuses or
		tripped/blown	reset breaker. Washer should have separate outlet.
		Washer has not been	• Press the POWERON/OFF button.
		turned on
PERFORMANCE	POSSIBLE CAUSES		WHAT TO DO
Colored spots		Incorrect use of fabric	• Check fabric softener package for instructions and
		softener	follow directions for using dispenser.
			• Pretreat stain and rewash.
		Dye transfer	• Sort whites or lightly colored items from dark colors.
Grayed or yellowed		Not enough detergent	• Use more detergent (especially with larger loads).
clothes
		Hard water	• Use a water conditioner like Calgon brand or install
			a water softener.
		Water is not hot enough	• Make sure water heater is delivering water at
			120°F–140°F (48°C–60°C).
		Washer is overloaded	• Select load size to match clothes load.
		Dye transfer	• Sort clothes by color. If fabric label states wash separately,
			unstable dyes may be indicated.
Lint or residue on		Clothes are air or line dried	• If you do not dry your clothes with a clothes dryer,
clothes			your clothes may retain more lint.
		Incorrect sorting	• Separate lint producers from lint collectors.
		Washing too long	• Wash small loads for a shorter time than larger loads.
		Overloading	• Load clothes no higher than the top row of holes in the
			washer tub.
			• Make sure load size selector matches clothes load size.
		Incorrect use of fabric softener	• Check fabric softener package for instructions and
			follow directions for using dispenser.
Pilling		Result of normal wear on	• While this is not caused by the washer, you can slow the
		poly-cotton blends and	pilling process by washing garments inside out.
		fuzzy fabrics

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