GE GBSR1080, GCXR2100, GKSR2100, GUSR2130, GJXR2130, GJSR2130, GBXR1080 Operation, Performance

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	• Check controls and make sure Cycle knob is pulled out
		properly	to ON position.
		Lid is open – safety feature	• Close lid and reset cycle, to the beginning if necessary.
		prevents agitation and spinning
		when lid is up
		Circuit breaker/fuse is	• Check house circuit breakers/fuses. Replace fuses or
		tripped/blown	reset breaker. Washer should have separate outlet.
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.
	Detergent is not		• Add detergent as wash basket fills with water before
	dissolving		you load clothes.
	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.
	Detergent not dissolving		• Add detergent as wash basket fills with water, before you
			load clothes.
			• Try a liquid detergent.
			• Use warmer water temperature.
	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.

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