GE Dryer operating instructions Problem Solver

		Problem Solver
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Problem	Possible Cause	What To Do
Incomplete or no	Too much detergent used	• Make sure that the suggested amount of detergent is
dispensing of detergent		used per the manufacturer’s recommendations. You may
(cont.)		also dilute the detergent with water to he maximum
		fill line on the bin to avoid clogging. High efficiency
		detergent is recommended for this washer.
	Insufficient water supply	• Make sure that the water supply is turned on. Make sure
		that the water faucets are turned to their completely
		open positions.
	Normal residue	• Normal operation. Residue may remain in the bins of
		the dispenser box The dispenser box may be removed
		for occasional cleaning with warm water and a scrub
		brush. The liquid detergent insert box and siphon caps
		may also be removed from the detergent bin for
		occasional cleaning. Remember that only liquid may be
		used in the fabric softener and pre-treat bins. Powder
		will not dispense from the fabric softener or pre-treat bins.
Premature dispensing	Bleach bin filled for future load	• You cannot store bleach in the dispenser for future use.
of bleach		The bleach bin will be dispensed every load for optimal
		safety of the washer.
	Overfilling the bleach bin	• Overfilling the bin with bleach may lead to premature
		dispensing. There is a maximum fill line indicated on
		the bleach bin to help avoid overfilling.
Clogging of bleach	Bleach bin is not seated	• Make sure that the bleach cover is properly seated and
		snapped into place before the start of the cycle.
	Insufficient cleaning	• You may remove and clean the bleach cover with warm
		water and a scrub brush to clear clogging.
Poor stain removal	Stain inspector not used	• Try using the stain inspector recommended cycle.
		The system optimizes washer settings according to the
		type of stain specified. Always make sure that any
		additives, such as your high efficiency liquid detergent,
		are added to the pre-treat dispenser bin before starting
		the cycle. Always reference your clothes care label before
		treating stains.
	Presoak not selected	• When stain inspector is used, presoak temperature and
		time is automatically selected. If you choose not to use
		the stain inspector, we recommend that you select
		presoak when defining your wash cycle. Always make sure
		that any additives, such as your high efficiency liquid
		detergent, are added to the pre-treat dispenser bin
		before starting the cycle. Always reference your clothes
		care label before treating stains.

Controls do not work— double beep is heard but control screen does not change

Button or touchscreen option was selected that is temporarily disabled

•A double beep will result if a button or touchscreen option is selected that is temporarily disabled. For example, pressing the start button with the washer lid open will result in a double beep, indicating that the lid must be closed before the start button is enabled.

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