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.

Problem

 

Possible Causes

What To Do

 

 

 

 

Washer won’t operate

 

Washer is unplugged

Make sure cord is plugged

 

 

 

securely into a working

 

 

 

outlet.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Water supply is turned off

Turn both hot and cold

 

 

 

faucets fully on.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Controls are not set

Check controls and

 

 

properly

make sure Cycle knob is

 

 

 

pulled out to ON position.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Lid is open

Close lid and pull Cycle

 

 

 

knob out to ON position.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Circuit breaker/fuse is

Check house circuit

 

 

tripped/blown

breakers /fuses. Replace

 

 

 

fuses or reset breaker.

 

 

 

Washer should have

 

 

 

separate outlet.

 

 

 

 

Water temperature

 

Control is not set properly

Check water temperature

is incorrect

 

 

control and adjust.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Water supply is turned off

Turn both hot and cold

 

 

or improperly connected

faucets fully on and make

 

 

 

sure hoses are connected

 

 

 

to correct faucets.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Water valve screens are

Turn off the water source

 

 

stopped up

and remove the water

 

 

 

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

 

 

not set properly

heater is delivering water

 

 

 

at 120°F.–140°F.

 

 

 

(48°C.–60°C.).

Safety Information

Operating Instructions

Troubleshooting Tips

Customer Service

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GE YVXR1040 owner manual Before you call for service…, Washer won’t operate, Water temperature, Is incorrect