GE Monogram WJSR4160, WSERR417 Possible Causes What To Do Washer is noisy, Washer will not

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NOISE	Possible Causes	What To Do
Washer is noisy	Washer is uneven	• To level the front of the washer, adjust the front leveling
		legs by rotating the individual leg in the proper direction
		for up or down. To level back of washer, lift back of
		machine 4″ (11 cm) and set down.
	Washer load is	• Push the Cycle knob in to stop the washer, open the lid
	unbalanced	and redistribute the load evenly. Close the lid and restart.
	Shipping rod is still assembled	• To remove shipping rod from washer, pull yellow tag and
	in unit	attached rod from the bottom right hand side of washer.
	Washer is sitting too close	• Pull washer away from the wall; about 4″ (11 cm) is
	to wall (causes knocking	needed.
	during cycle)
	Whistle or knock during fill	• Normal sounds during fill include the water filling
		in through the house plumbing. As the water pressure
		goes up and down, a knock or hammer can develop.
		Make sure the water faucets are fully turned on.
	Clanking or clunking	• Many washers have features such as pulse agitation and
		pauses during rinse and spin for reduced clothes wear
		and to reduce likelihood of soap residue. These short
		pauses of less than 1 minute are normal and will reduce
		clothing wear and increase water extraction. Sounds such
		as a metallic knock, double knock or metallic clunk
		occur when the washer transitions from a stop or paused
		state to running or spinning. They occur several times
		per cycle after speed changes or pauses.
		• Normal sounds during fill include the sound of water
		flowing through your household pipes. Additionally, a
		knock or hammering sound may also occur when the
		washer water valves turn off. To reduce this noise, make
		sure that the washer fill faucets are fully opened.
		• Your washer will pause between the various wash, rinse,
		spin and drain portions of the wash cycle. It may also
		pause during agitation if a Pulsed Agitation cycle is
		selected. Sounds such as metallic knocks or clinking may
		occur during these transitions from running to stopped
		or from stopped to running. They may also occur if your
		machine changes speeds or brakes during a wash cycle.
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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