GE WBSR3000 Possible Causes What To Do Water fills and drains, At the same time, Spin cycle

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	WATER	Possible Causes	What To Do
	Water fills and drains	Siphoning	• If your standpipe or drain for the washer is less than 3
	at the same time		feet off the floor, the water will drain from the tub while
			it is filling. Lifting the drain hose at least 3 feet off the
			floor will allow the water to remain in the tub until the
			pump drains it out. The anti-siphon clip will lift the drain
			hose high enough to do this. The anti-siphon clip is
			included with the installation parts package for your
			washer.
			• Another way siphoning can occur is if the standpipe is
			stuffed with rags or other items that prevent air from
			escaping with the water. Air flow is needed to break the
			suction.
			• Check to make sure only the straight part of the drain
			hose is inserted into the standpipe; no ribs of the drain
			hose should be in the standpipe or drain pipe.
			• The washer drain must be 3 feet or more off of the floor
			to prevent the washer from draining during fill. If your
			washer drain is less than 3 feet above the floor, use the
			anti-siphon clip shipped with your washer to attach the
			drain hose to the back of your washer. The clip will hold
			the drain hose in place and ensure that the washer does
			not self-drain during fill. See installation instructions for
			details.
			• Only the straight top portion of the drain hose should be
			inserted into the drain. Inserting the ribbed section of
			the hose may create a siphon, and cause the washer to
			drain as it fills.
			• If the drain opening is excessively tight around the drain
			hose, or if the opening around the hose is closed with
			rags or other material, a siphon may occur, and the
			washer will drain as it fills. To avoid this problem, ensure
			that there is open area around the end of the drain hose
			to allow air to flow into the drain as water is pumped out
			of the washer.
	OPERATION	Possible Causes	What To Do
	Washer pauses during	This is normal	• The washer may pause during the spin cycle to remove
	spin cycle		soapy water more efficiently.
	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 follow
		softener	directions for using dispenser.
			• Pretreat stain and rewash.
12		Dye transfer	• Sort whites or lightly colored items from dark colors.