GE SH208 owner manual Before you call for service…

Before you call for service…

Troubleshooting Tips

Save time and money! Review the charts on the following pages first and you may not need to call for service.

WATER	Possible Causes	What To Do
Water leaks	Fill hoses or drain hose is	• Make sure hose connections are tight at washer and
	improperly connected	faucets and 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.
	Constant water pressure	• Tighten 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 may need
		replacement after 5 years.
	Oversudsing	• Use less detergent or low sudsing detergent.
Too many suds	Type of detergent	• Switch to a low sudsing detergent and follow
		instructions on package.
	Very soft water	• Try less detergent.
Water won’t drain	Drain hose is kinked or	• Straighten drain hose and make sure washer is not sitting
	improperly connected	on it.
		• Top of drain outlet should be less than 8 ft. (2.5 m)
		above floor.
Water temperature	Control is not set properly	• Check water temperature control and adjust.
is incorrect
	Water supply is improperly	• Make sure hoses are connected to correct faucets.
	connected
	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
	not set properly	at 120°F.–140°F.(48°C.–60°C.).
Water does not enter	Water supply is turned off	• Turn on both hot and cold faucets fully.
washer or enters slowly

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