GE G142 owner manual Before you call for service…, Water

Safety Instructions

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Troubleshooting Tips

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Before you call for service…

Troubleshooting Tips

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WATER	Possible Causes	What To Do
Too many suds	Too much detergent	• Measure your detergent carefully. Use less soap if you have
		soft water, a smaller load or a lightly soiled load.
	Type of detergent	• Switch to a lower sudsing detergent brand and follow
		instructions on package.
	Soft water	• Try less detergent.
Water leaks	Using too much detergent	• Use less detergent. Use less soap if you have soft water,
	in washer	a smaller load or a lightly soiled load.
	Fill hoses or drain hose is	• Make sure hose connections are tight at faucets and
	improperly connected	rubber washers are installed. Make sure end of drain hose
		is correctly inserted in and secured to drain facility.
	Household drain may	• Check household plumbing. You may need to call
	be clogged	a plumber.
	Drain hose loose	• Make sure drain hose is fully seated in back of washer and
		that the two retaining screws are fully seated.
	Drain hose rubs on wall	• Make sure drain hose does not make contact with the wall.
		May cause excessive wear on the hose.
	Constant water pressure	• Tigh ten hoses at the faucets and turn the water off after
	to the fill hoses at the	each use.
	water source	• Check condition of the fill hoses; they should be replaced
		every 5 years.
Water temperature	Cooler water temperatures	• New laundry detergents have been formulated to work
seems incorrect	provide improved energy	with cooler water temperatures without affecting wash
	efficiency	performance.
	Water supply is turned off	• Turn both hot and cold faucets fully on and make sure
	or improperly connected	hoses are connected to correct faucets.
	Water valve screens are	• Turn off the water source and remove the water connection
	stopped up	hoses from the upper back of the washer. Use a brush or
		toothpick to clean the screens in the machine. Reconnect
		the hoses and turn the water back on.
	House water heater is	• Make sure house water heater is delivering water at
	not set properly	120°F–140°F (48°C–60°C).
Water pumped out before	Lid lifted or cycle was put in	• Reset cycle.
cycle is complete	pause for over 24 hours
Water won’t drain	Drain hose is kinked or	• Straighten drain hose and make sure washer is not
	improperly connected	sitting on it.
		• Top of drain outlet should be less than 6 ft (1.8 m)
		above floor.
Washer pauses during	This is normal	• This is normal. The washer alternates between agitate and
wash or rinse cycle		soak during these cycles to get your clothes cleaner with
		less wear.
Washer pauses during	This is normal	• The washer may pause during the spin cycle to remove
spin cycle		soapy water more efficiently.

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