GE WBSR3000 - Manual (Page 12)

Before you call for service.
WATER Possible Causes What To Do
Water fills and drains
at the same time
Siphoning • If your standpijre or ch ain foi' the washer is less than 3
feet oif the floor, the water will drain from the tub while
it is filling. Liffing the drain hose at least 3 feet off the
floor will allow the water to remain in the tub until the
pump drains it out. The anti-siphon clip will lift the drain
hose high enough to do this. The anti-siphon clip is
included with the insfcdlation parts package for your
washer.
• Another w'a)’ sijrhoning can occur is if the standpipe is
stuffed with rags or other items that prevent air from
escajring with the water. .Air flow' is needed to break the
suction.
• Check to make sure only the straight part, of the drain
hose is inserted into the standpipe; no ribs of the drain
hose should be in the sfcmdpipe or chain jripe.
• The washer drain must be 3 feet or more oft'of the floor
to prevent the washer from draining during fill. If your
washer drain is less than 3 feet above the floor, use the
anti-siphon clip shipped with your washer to attach the
drain hose to the back of your washer. The clip will hold
the drain hose in place and ensure that the w'asher does
not self-drain during fill. See installation instmctions for
details.
• Onh' the straight tojr portion of the drain hose should be
inserted into the drain. Inserting the libbed section of
the hose may create a siphon, and cause the washer to
drain as it fills.
• If the drain opening is excessively tight around the drain
hose, or if the opening around the hose is closed with
rags or other material, a siphon may occur, and the
washer will drain as it fills. To avoid this problem, ensure
that there is open area around the end of the drain hose
to allow air to flow' into the chain as w'ater is pumped out
of the w'asher.
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OPERATION Possible Causes What To Do
Washer pauses during
spin cycle
This is normal • The W'asher may jiause during the spin cycle to remove
soapy W'ater moi e efficiently.
Washer won't operate Washer is unplugged • Make sure cord is plugged securely into a w'orking outlet.
Water supply is turned off • Turn both hot and cold faucets hilly on.
Controls are not set
properly
• Check controls and make sure Cycle knob is pulled out
to Ofl/position.
lid is open—safety feature
prevents agitation and spinning
when Ud is up • Close lid and reset cycle, to the beginning if necessaiy.
Circuit breaker/fuse is
tripped /blown • Check house circuit breakeix/fuses. Rejilare fuses or
reset breaker. Washer should have sejiarate outlet.
PERFORMANCE Possible Causes What To Do
Colored spots Incorrect use of fabric
softener • Check fabric softener jiackage ftir instructions and follow'
directions for using disjienser.
• Pretreat stain and rew'ash.
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Dye transfer • Sort, whites or lightly colored items from dark colors.