GE GTWN5450DWW Owners Manual - Page 9

OPERATION, Possible Causes, What To Do, PERFORMANCE - matching dryer

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OPERATION :DVKHUZRQ·WRSHUDWH  7LPHQRWVKRZQ RQGLVSOD\ 0RYHPHQWLQVLGHPDFKLQH ZKHQVKXWRII Possible Causes :DVKHULVXQSOXJJHG :DWHUVXSSO\LVWXUQHGRII &RQWUROVDUHQRWVHWSURSHUO\ /LGLVRSHQ³VDIHW\IHDWXUe SUHYHQWVDJLWDWLRQDQG VSLQQLQJZKHQOLGLVXS &LUFXLWEUHDNHUIXVHLV WULSSHGEORZQ (OHFWURQLFVQHHGWREHUHVHW 67$57ZDVQRWSUHVVHG /LGPDJQHWPLVVLQJ 8QLWILOOLQJ 6KLIWLQJPHFKDQLVPLV GLVHQJDJLQJWKHPRWRU GEAppliances.com What To Do ‡ Make sure cord is plugged securely into a working outlet. ‡ Turn both hot and cold faucets fully on. ‡ Check controls. ‡ Close lid and reset cycle, to the beginning if necessary. ‡ Check house circuit breakers/fuses. Replace fuses or reset breaker. Washer should have a separate outlet. ‡ Unplug washer, wait 2 minutes, plug back in and press START. ‡ Press START. ‡ Call for service. ‡ This is normal. Estimated time remaining is updated during fill time. ‡ When the machine is manually turned off, the shifter will disengage the motor before completely shutting down. If lid is raised before the motor is disengaged, it will resume when lid is closed. PERFORMANCE &ORWKHVWRRZHW &RORUHGVSRWV *UD\HGRU\HOORZHG FORWKHV /LQWRUUHVLGXHRQ FORWKHV Possible Causes ,QFRUUHFWF\FOHVHOHFWHG :DVKORDGRXWRIEDODQFH ,QFRUUHFWXVHRIIDEULF VRIWHQHU '\HWUDQVIHU 'HWHUJHQWDPRXQW +DUGZDWHU :DWHULVQRWKRWHQRXJK :DVKHULVRYHUORDGHG 'HWHUJHQWLVQRWGLVVROYLQJ '\HWUDQVIHU &ORWKHVDUHDLURUOLQHGULHG ,QFRUUHFWVRUWLQJ :DVKLQJWRRORQJ 'HWHUJHQWQRWGLVVROYLQJ 2YHUORDGLQJ ,QFRUUHFWXVHRIIDEULF VRIWHQHU What To Do ‡ Make sure the cycle selected matches the load you are washing. Some fabrics will feel wetter when rinsed with cold water. ‡ Redistribute load in washer and run through Drain & Spin cycle. ‡ Check fabric softener package for instructions and follow directions for using dispenser. ‡ Make sure you have selected the Fabric Softener option. ‡ Pretreat stain and rewash. ‡ Sort whites or lightly colored items from dark colors. ‡ Be sure to follow detergent manufacturer's directions. ‡ Use a water conditioner like Calgon brand or install a water softener. ‡ Make sure water heater is delivering water at 120°F-140°F (48°C-60°C). ‡ Loosely load clothes in the washer basket. Adjust load size based on item size and material. For best results, load items around the outside of the basket. ‡ Add detergent before you load items. ‡ Sort clothes by color. If fabric label states wash separately, unstable dyes may be indicated. ‡ If you do not dry your clothes with a clothes dryer, your clothes may retain more lint. ‡ Separate lint producers from lint collectors. ‡ Wash small loads for a shorter time than larger loads. ‡ Add detergent before you load items. ‡ Try a liquid detergent. ‡ Use warmer water temperature. ‡ Loosely load clothes in the washer basket. Adjust load size based on item size and material. For best results, load items around the outside of the basket. ‡ Check fabric softener package for instructions and follow directions for using dispenser. ‡ Make sure you have selected the Fabric Softener option. 9

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OPERATION
Possible Causes
What To Do
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PERFORMANCE
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Check fabric softener package for instructions and follow
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