GE WNSB9080 Safety Instructions Operating Instructions, Troubleshooting Tips, Consumer Support

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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
	improperly connected	and at washer.
		• Make sure end of drain hose is properly connected
		to washer and 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
		replaced every 5 years.
	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.
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 disconnect water fill
	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).
	PerfecTemp Plus feature	• The lid must be closed for PerfecTemp Plus to work.
	was not activated
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.
Water spraying during	Washer in spin cycle	• Spray rinse during a spin cycle is normal.
spin cycle
Washer did not fill	Extremely low water pressure	• Press the START button again.
to chosen level
		• Straighten hoses.
(PerfecTemp Plus	Inlet hoses are kinked
and START lights
	Water valve screens are	• Turn off the water source and disconnect water fill
are flashing)
	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.
Water fills and drains	Drain stand pipe is too low	• Drain stand pipe must be above 30″ (76.2 cm).
at the same time
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