GE S2200 Possible Causes What To Do, Washer won’t operate, Colored spots, Grayed or yellowed

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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

Check controls and make sure Cycle knob is pulled out

 

 

properly

to ON position.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Lid is open

Close lid and pull Cycle knob out to ON position.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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

 

 

 

Clothes too wet

Incorrect spin cycle

Make sure the spin cycle selected matches the load you

 

selected

are washing. Some fabrics will feel wetter when rinsed

 

 

with cold water.

 

 

 

Colored spots

Incorrect use of fabric

Check fabric softener package for instructions and follow

 

softener

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, your

clothes

 

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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Safety Instructions

Operating Instructions

Troubleshooting Tips

Customer Service

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Contents Washers Congratulations You Are Now Part of the GE Family Read and follow this Safety Information carefully Water Heater SafetyLoad Size TemperatureWash Cycle Wash Control SettingsWash/Spin Speed InstructionsHeavy Extra Rinse on some models Liquid Bleach Dispenser on some modelsSensorWash on some models Troubleshooting Cleaning the Fabric Softener Dispenser on some modelsProper Use of Detergent Sorting Wash LoadsLoading the Washer ColorsFabric Care Labels Care and Cleaning of the WasherFeatures section Possible Causes What To Do SensorWash indicatorWater temperature Light on some modelsWasher won’t operate Possible Causes What To DoPossible Causes What To Do Clothes too wet Colored spotsCon Performance Possible Causes What To Do Pilling Peel off cleanlyOr excessive wear WrinklingFor The Period We Will Replace Service Contracts Special Needs ServiceParts and Accessories Service Satisfaction