GE SH208 owner manual Possible Causes What To Do, Washer won’t spin, Clothes

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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
		Door is open	• Close door and pull Cycle knob out.
		Dispenser drawer is open	• Close drawer.
		Circuit breaker/fuse is	• Check house circuit breakers/fuses. Replace fuses or
		tripped/blown	reset breaker. Washer should have separate outlet.
		Motor is overheated	• Washer motor will stop if it becomes overheated. It
			will automatically restart after a cool down period of
			up to 30 minutes (if washer has not been manually
			turned off).
Washer won’t spin		Washer door open	• Make sure door is closed.
		Dispenser drawer open	• Close drawer.
		Load is too small	• Add one or two similar items to help balance the load.
NOISE		Possible Causes	What To Do
Washer is noisy	Washer is uneven		• Make sure washer is level and rests firmly on the floor.
	Washer load is unbalanced		• Push the Cycle knob in to stop the washer, open the
			door and redistribute the load evenly. Close the door
			and restart.
	High pitch jet engine sound		• This is normal during the spin cycle.
	Squealing sound or hot		• Washer is overloaded. Stop washer and reduce load.
	rubber odor
	Shipping bolts and foam block		• See Installation Instructions for directions to remove
	have not been removed		shipping bolts and foam block.
	Washer is overloaded,		• Stop washer and reduce load size.
	causing squealing sound or
	hot rubber odor
	Rattling and clanking caused		• Check drum for foreign objects. Turn items with
	by foreign objects in tub		metal fasteners inside out. Call authorized servicer to
	or pump or metal fasteners		inspect pump.
	hitting tub
PERFORMANCE		Possible Causes	What To Do
Lint or residue on		Incorrect sorting	• Separate lint producers from lint collectors.
clothes
		Washing too long	• Excess wash time may create lint.
		Detergent not dissolving	• Try a liquid detergent.
			• Use warmer water temperature.
		Overloading	• Wash drum may be fully loaded with loosely added items.
		Incorrect use of fabric softener	• Check fabric softener package for instructions and follow
			directions for using dispenser.

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