GE GBVH5140 Manual Del Propietario E Instalación página 22

Before you call for service...
Possible Cause What To Do
Waterdoes not enter Automatic self system checks • _Mter START is I)ressed, tile washer (h>es several svsteIu
washer or enters slowly checks, _'ater will fl(m se\rel'_ll secollds after START is
pressed.
Water supply is tunled off • Turl] on both hot and cold t:aucets fl/llv.
Water valve screens are • mt/rll o1'_'the _:lter
S()[lI'Ce
_lJl(] relllove the _ltev COll/]ectioll
stopped up hoses fl'om the upper back of the _:ls]iec Use a brusll or
toot]Ipick to cleaH the screeHs iH the mnchille. Rec(nmect
the hoses a_ld turn the water back oil
Snags,holes,tears,rips
Pens, pencils, nails, screws or • I/eIuove loose iteInS fl'oin pockets.
or excessive wear
other objects left in pockets
Ph_s, snaps, hooks, sharp • Fasten snaps, hooks, buttons and zippeI_.
buttons, belt bucMes, zippers
and sharp objects left in pockets
Wrinkling
hnproper sorting • Avoid mixing heavv items (like work clothes) with
light iten/s (like bh')uses).
Overloading • I x>a d y(>ur washer s_> ch >thus have eI]ough
I'O_>In
10 Ill(we
ti'eelv.
Incorrect wash cycle • Match Cycle selection to tile t)pe of t:abiJc w>u are
washing (especially tar easy care loads).
Repeated washing ha • _4_lsl/in warn/(>r cold watei:
water that is too hot
Grayedor yellowed
Not enough detergent
• Use correct ainoux]t (>f detergent.
clothes
Not using HE (high efficiency) • Use HE detergent.
detergent
Hard water
• Use hottest water safe for lid)tic.
• Use a water coi]ditioi]er like Calgon braI]d or install
;I Water s()itel]el:
Water is not hot enough • Make sure wateF heater is delivelJl]g w_lter :.it
120°-140°F (48°-60°C).
Detergent is not
• Try a liquid
detergent.
dissolving
Dye lrmasfer • Soil clothes by coh>I:/f lid)tic label states
wash soparatolg
unstable dyes InaV be indicated.
Colored spots
Incorrect use of fabric • Check rid)tic soflel]eF packslge 1or iI]strucfi(ms aI]d ti>lh>w
softener directioi]s tor using dispenseI:
Dye transfer • Sort whites or lightly colored iteIns fron/ dark coh>rs.
• Proi]illtly l'el//ove w_lsh load ti'oin w_lshel'.
Water temperature
Water supply is improperly • Make St/l'e hoses are c(>Imected to c(>rrect thucets.
is incorrect cmmected
House water heater is
not set properly
• Make sure house water heater
is delivering water
at 120°-140°F (48°-60°(;).
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