Panasonic WSLM1100 Performance cont’d, Or excessive wear, Wrinkling, Washer is noisy, Tub

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Consumer Support Troubleshooting Tips Installation Instructions Operating Instructions Safety Instructions

Before you call for service…

Troubleshooting Tips

PERFORMANCE (cont’d)	POSSIBLE CAUSES	WHAT TO DO
Snags, holes, tears, rips	Pins, snaps, hooks, sharp	• Fasten snaps, hooks, buttons and zippers.
or excessive wear	buttons, belt buckles,	• Remove loose items like pins, objects in pockets
	zippers, and sharp objects	• Remove loose items like pins, objects in pockets
	zippers, and sharp objects	and sharp buttons.
	left in pockets	and sharp buttons.
	left in pockets	• Turn knits (which snag easily) inside out.
		• Turn knits (which snag easily) inside out.

	Undiluted chlorine bleach	• Check bleach package instructions for proper amount.
		• Never add undiluted bleach to wash or allow clothes
		to come in contact with undiluted bleach.

	Chemicals like hair bleach	• Rinse items that may have chemicals on them before
	or dye, permanent wave	washing.
	solution

Wrinkling	Improper sorting	• Avoid mixing heavy items (like work clothes) with
		light items (like blouses).
		• Try a fabric softener.

	Overloading or	• Load your washer so clothes have enough room
	incorrect water level	to move freely.

	Repeated washing in	• Wash in warm or cold water.
	water that is too hot

NOISE	POSSIBLE CAUSES	WHAT TO DO

Washer is noisy	Washer is uneven	• Level the washer. See Leveling the Washer.

	Washer load is	• Press the START/PAUSE button to stop the washer, open
	unbalanced	the lid and redistribute the load evenly. Close the lid
		and restart.

	Washer is sitting too close	• Pull washer away from the wall; about 4″ is needed.
	to wall (causes knocking
	during cycle)

Dragging noise prior	When using the LOAD	• This is normal.
to water filling in	SENSING feature, the
the tub	agitator rotates before
	water fills in the tub

OTHER	POSSIBLE CAUSES	WHAT TO DO

Labels on the exterior	Occasionally the adhesive	• Use a hair dryer set at the lowest heat setting, directing
of the washer will not	used on the labels does	the air at the label for a short amount of time. This will
peel off cleanly	not release cleanly	release the adhesive easily, without damaging the surface
		of the washer.

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Contents Washers Your Laundry Area When not in USE Special washer features To cleanTo Use the Detergent Dispenser To Use the Fabric Softener DispenserTo Choose Your Own Cycle Selections About the control and indicator settingsTo Use Automatic One-Touch Washing START/PAUSE Loading and using the washer Care and Cleaning of the WasherSorting Wash Loads Proper Use of DetergentFabric Care Labels Machine wash CycleRack Installation Washer LocationPlumbing Parts SuppliedPush the Leveling Locks Back Electrical RequirementsGrounding Instructions Plug the Power Cord Into a Grounded Outlet Flush Water LinesConnect to Water Lines Connect Drain HoseRead the Rest of this Installation ChecklistRUN the Washer Through a Complete Cycle Connect to Valve Inlet Tighten ConnectorConnect to Water Line Make Sure the Temperature Selector is SET AT COLD/COLD Disconnect from Water Line Drain WaterSecure the drain hose to the sink or stand pipe Before you call for service… Status IndicatorsWater temperature Too many sudsWater leaks Is incorrectWasher won’t operate Colored spotsGrayed or yellowed ClothesPeel off cleanly Performance cont’dOr excessive wear WrinklingWe’ll Cover Any Appliance. Anywhere. Anytime Consumer Product Ownership Registration One Year Five YearsSchedule Service Parts and AccessoriesConsumer Support GE Appliances Website Real Life Design Studio