GE VVVVA8876M warranty Problem Solver, Problempossible Cause and Remedy, Washer WON’T Operate

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The Problem Solver (continued)

PROBLEMPOSSIBLE CAUSE AND REMEDY

SNAGS, HOLES,

As Permanent Press garments age, they may show fraying at collars and cuffk This is

TEARS, IUPS OR

normal due to weakening of fibers by the Permanent Press process. It is not caused by

EXCESSIVE WEAR

washer. You can slow this process by washing small Permanent Press loads with a

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Large Water Level. Do not wash heavy items such as towels with Permanent Press.

 

Remove collar stays, when possible.

 

QRoughness or burrs on agitator may cause rips or tears. Check agitator and file rough

 

spots if necessary.

 

o Maybe caused by use of Normal/Normal Wash/Spin speed for delicate articles. Use

 

Gentle/Gentle Wash/Spin speed. Refer to Garment Manufacturers’ Care Labels.

 

* Garments weakened by age, sun or atmosphere. This is inevitable and is not caused

 

by washer. Slow process by washing on Gentle/Gentle Wmh/Spin speed.

 

Too large loads, or too little water. Load washer only with number of items that will

 

move ikeely. Seiect correct water level.

HEAVILY SOILED AREAS such as colkirs and cuffs

WASHER WON’T OPERATE

Pretreat with liquid detergent. Use “Extra Cleaning” cycles, seepage 5.

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Make sure cord is plugged into outlet.

Make sure both hot and cold faucets are turned on.

c Make sure controls are set and cycle selector knob is pulled out to ON position.

Make sure lid is closed. Washer will fill but will not spin or agitate with lid open.

Check house fbses or circuit breakers. If another appliance is sharing the electrical outlet, remove it. Washer should have separate outlet.

WATER TEMPERATURE IS INCORRECT

Make sure temperature selector controls are properly set.

Make sure hot and cold faucets are turned on and regulated correctly.

Make sure hoses are connected to correct faucets.. hot to hot, cold to cold.

Water valve screens may be stopped up. Remove inlet hoses from water valve. Clean the screens and reinstall hoses.

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Check household water heater to make sure it is delivering water at 140° to 150°F.

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Contents Wsher If you need service Help us help youRead all instructions before using this appliance To minimize the possibility of injuryHpOrt@ Safety Instructions How to operate your clothes washerSetting the Controls For washer operationTips to Help You Select Settings Regularcvcle.i~~+%‘%~f~~~ Controls Setting Guide for different fabrics and loads Load Speed Temperature Cycle Cycle SettingWash/Spin Wmh Water Refer to Garment Manufacturers’ Care Labels BleachSpecial Instructions How to use Bleach Dispenser @-t Energy-Sa* TipsSmall Water LEVEL-213 Filter-Flo@Em Do not use the Fabric Softener D~penser with the Soak CycleHow to use the Mini-Basketmtub Npicd Mini-Basket tub wash loadsSpecial instructions for use of the Mini-Baske~ tub Small loads of regular fabricsHow to sort the clothes Sort by soilSort by fabric Sort by colorHow to load your washer To add items after the washer has startedFactors to consider in selecting detergentsand soap SoapsHow to partially restore clothes $ Results of use of carbonate detergentsEffixts on clothes ~’ects on washerHow much dete~ent should you use? @R ecommended amount of detergent for average soil loadAn installed water softener in your home, or Hard water-do you have it?Add this much water softener with a full water level Oto 3 grains per gallon-SOFTLaundry Product and type How to use it Other laundry productsSparREMOVERS Special instructionsHow to remove stains Once these spots become visibleStain removal guide Other W~hable FabricsUse This Problem Solver Problem Possible Cause and RemedyQuestions? Problem Grayed Clothes YellowedPossible Cause ANI Remedy Do not use detergent or soapProblem Solver Problem Possible Cause and Remedy Yellowed~onne To remove wrinkles Possible Cause and RemedyProblem Solver Problempossible Cause and RemedyWater Temperature is Incorrect Washer WON’T OperateWater WON’T DrainWater Leaks Washer Is NoisyCare and Cleaning To store washerFor long vacations Activator@ agitator. RemoveGE parts system provides access Barrier-free kitchen for persons withLimited mobility To obtain these items Free of charge, callWarranty ’WA8898M