GE WCVH4800K Manual Del Propietario E Instalación página 21

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Possible Cause What To Do
Water does not enter Automatic self-systemchecks * After START is pressed,the washer doesseveralsystem checks.
washer or enters slowly Water will flow severalsecondsafter START is pressed.
Water valve screens are stopped up * Turnoff the water source and removethe water connectionhoses
from the upper back of the washer, Usea brush or toothpick to clean
the screensin the machine.Reconnectthe hosesand turn the water
back on.
Filter clogged or fill hose mag • Makesurethat the water valvefilters (blueand orange screen
be kinked must be free of solids)on the unit are not clogged.Turnoff water
and checkfilter by disconnecting hoseat machine.Checkthat fill
hosesare not kinkedor clogged.
Energg efficiencg * Thisisan energy-efficient w asher. A sa result,the temperaturesettings
forthiswashermay be differentthanfor a non-energy-efficient washer.
Insufficient water supply * Makesurethat the water supply isturned on. Hake surethat the
water faucets are turned to their completely open position.
The washer door is open • The washer door must be closed for all washer cycle operations.
Ifthe door is opened during the washer operation,all functions
will stop,including water filling.
Incorrect fill hose connection • Hake surethat the fill hosesconnect the hot water supply to the
hot inlet on the washer andthe cold water supply to the cold inlet
on the washer (hot to hot, cold to cold).
Water fill optimization • Water may not cover the top levelof the clothes.This is normal
for this high-efficiency washer`The water fill is optimizedby the
system for best wash performance.
Snags,holes,tears, rips Pens,pencils, nails, screwsor • Removeloose items from pockets.
or excessive wear other objects left in pockets
Pins,snaps, hooks, sharp buttons, * Fastensnaps,hooks,buttons and zippers.
belt buckles, zippers and sharp
objects left in pockets
Wrinkling Improper sorting * Avoid mixing heavy items (likework clothes)with light items
(likeblouses).
Overloading • Load your washer so clotheshave enough roomto movefreely.
Incorrect wash cycle • Hatch Cycleselectionto the type of fabric you are washing
(especiallyfor easy-care loads).
Repeated washing inwater that istoo hot • Wash in warm or cold water`
Grayed oryellowed Not enough detergent • Usecorrect amount of detergent.
clothes Not using HE{high-effidency) detergent • UseHEdetergent.
Hard water • Usehottest water safe for fabric.
Usea water conditioner likeCalgon brand or installa water
softener.
Water is not hot enough • Makesurewater heater is deliveringwater at
!20o-!40OF(48o-60oc).
Detergent is not dissolving • Try a liquid detergent.
Dye transfer • Sort clothesby color`If fabric label states wash seporotdg,
unstabledyes may be indicated.
Coloredspets Incorrect use of fabric softener • Checkfabric softener packagefor instructions andfollow
directionsfor using dispenser.
Dye transfer • Sort whites or lightly coloreditems from dark colors.
Promptly removewash load from washer`
Water temperature Water supplyis improperly • Makesure hosesare connected to correct faucets.
is incorrect connected
House water heater is not set • Hakesurehouse water heater is deliveringwater
properly at!20°-!40°F (48°-60°C).
Washer unusedfor a long time
or not using recommended
qualitg of HEdetergent
Badodor inside
your washer
Slight variation
in metallic color
This is normal
• Leavethe door slightly open for the water to air dry.
• Runa Basket Clean cycle (foundin the Washer cyclesmenu)
with i cup of bleachor other commercially available product
manufactured for this use such asTide®Washing MachineCleaner,
SeeCareand Cleaning/General M aintenanceinthe Loadingand
using the washer section.
• Dueto the metallic properties of paint usedfor this unique
product, slight variationsof color may occur dueto viewing
angles and lighting conditions. 2 1