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Troubleshooting Tips

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Troubleshooting Tips

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AUTOTEMP	Possible Causes	What To Do
AutoTemp cold wash	The washer is in a cold rinse cycle	• This is normal. The AutoTemp feature is designed not
temperature is incorrect		to activate during a cold rinse cycle so that the coldest
		water available is used.

(Review AutoTemp	All the water in the water heater	• Wait until the water in the water heater is heated to the
in the About washer	has been used	correct temperature.
features section)

WATER	Possible Causes	What To Do

Too many suds	Type of detergent	• Switch to a lower sudsing detergent brand and follow
		instructions on package.

	Very soft water	• Try less detergent.

	Too much detergent	• Measure your detergent carefully. Use less soap if you
		have soft water, a smaller load, or a lightly soiled load.

Water leaks	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 a
	be clogged	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 should be
		• Check condition of the fill hoses; they should be
		replaced every 5 years.

	Using too much detergent	• Use less detergent. Use less soap if you have soft water, a
	in washer	smaller load, or a lightly soiled load.

Water temperature	Control is not set properly	• Check water temperature control and adjust.
is incorrect

	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
	stopped up	connection 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 pumped out	Lid lifted or cycle was put in	• Reset cycle.
before cycle is	pause for over 24 hours
complete

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.

WBB5500, S4200, WBSE3120 specifications

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GE S4200, WBSE3120, WBB5500 owner manual Before you call for service…

Models: WBB5500 S4200 WBSE3120