Panasonic WSLS1100 Washer won’t operate, Colored spots, Grayed or yellowed, Clothes, Pilling

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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 properly	• Make sure all selections have been made.

			Lid is open	• Close lid and press START/PAUSE.

			Circuit breaker/fuse is	• Check house circuit breakers/fuses. Replace fuses or
			tripped/blown	reset breaker. Washer should have separate outlet.

			Washer has not been	• Press the POWER ON/OFF button.
			turned on

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
clothes			Hard water	• Use a water conditioner like Calgon brand or install
			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.

			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.
			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.

Pilling			Result of normal wear on	• While this is not caused by the washer, you can slow the
			poly-cotton blends and	pilling process by washing garments inside out.
			fuzzy fabrics

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Contents Washers Your Laundry Area When not in USE To Use the Fabric Softener Dispenser Special washer featuresTo clean To Use the Detergent DispenserTo Use Automatic One-Touch Washing About the control and indicator settingsTo Choose Your Own Cycle Selections START/PAUSE Proper Use of Detergent Loading and using the washerCare and Cleaning of the Washer Sorting Wash LoadsMachine wash Cycle Fabric Care LabelsParts Supplied Rack InstallationWasher Location PlumbingGrounding Instructions Electrical RequirementsPush the Leveling Locks Back Connect Drain Hose Plug the Power Cord Into a Grounded OutletFlush Water Lines Connect to Water LinesRUN the Washer Through a Complete Cycle Installation ChecklistRead the Rest of this Connect to Water Line Tighten ConnectorConnect to Valve Inlet Make Sure the Temperature Selector is SET AT COLD/COLD Drain Water Disconnect from Water LineSecure the drain hose to the sink or stand pipe Status Indicators Before you call for service…Is incorrect Water temperatureToo many suds Water leaksClothes Washer won’t operateColored spots Grayed or yellowedWrinkling Peel off cleanlyPerformance cont’d Or excessive wearWe’ll Cover Any Appliance. Anywhere. Anytime Consumer Product Ownership Registration Five Years One YearReal Life Design Studio Schedule ServiceParts and Accessories Consumer Support GE Appliances Website