GE WNRD2050GWC Use and Care Manual - Page 11

Safety Instructions Operating Instructions WATER (cont.) Washer did not fill to chosen level (START/PAUSE lights are flashing) Water fills and drains at the same time Possible Causes Extremely low water pressure Inlet hoses are kinked Water valve screens are stopped up Drain stand pipe is too low What To Do • Press the START button again. • Straighten hoses. • Turn off the water source 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. • Drain stand pipe must be above 30″. SOUNDS Possible Causes What To Do "Metallic clicking" Shifter mechanism is engaging or • The drive system will engage at the start of agitate and disengaging disengage when agitate is complete. This occurs multiple times during the wash. Back and forth "swoosh" Electric motor reversing direction • This machine has a drive system that doesn't use gears. or light "clicking" sound This sound is the motor rotating back and forth to during agitate agitate your laundry. Quick short agitation Clothing redistribution sounds at end of agitate • At the end of agitate, the motor makes short agitation strokes to redistribute the load. "Click" when water stops Relay switch filling • The relay makes a click sound when activated. The water level activates the relay and stops filling. Motor "whining up" or Motor ramping up/down during • The motor will speed up incrementally during the spin "coasting down" in spin spin cycle cycle. When spin is complete, it will coast until it stops. "Humming" Water drain pump • The drain pump will make a humming sound when pumping out water after agitation stops and continue until spin is complete. "Gurgling" Water drain pump • When the pump starts drawing in air, it starts to gurgle. The washer should then begin spinning and the sound will continue until it is done spinning. Banging noises Washer is uneven • To level the front of the washer, adjust the front leveling legs by rotating the individual leg in the proper direction for up or down. To level back of washer, lift back of machine 4″ (11 cm) and set down. Washer load is unbalanced • Press PAUSE to stop the washer, open the lid and redistribute the load evenly. Close the lid and press START. Shipping rod is still assembled in unit • To remove shipping rod from washer, pull yellow tag and attached rod from the bottom right hand side of washer. Washer is sitting too close to wall • Pull washer away from the wall; about 4″ (11 cm) (causes knocking during cycle) is needed. Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support 11