GE WNRD2050GWC Use and Care Manual - Page 9

Safety Instructions Operating Instructions PERFORMANCE (cont.) Snags, holes, tears, rips or excessive wear Possible Causes Pins, snaps, hooks, sharp buttons, belt buckles, zippers and sharp objects left in pockets Undiluted chlorine bleach Wrinkling Chemicals like hair bleach or dye, permanent wave solution Improper sorting Overloading or incorrect water level Incorrect wash and dry cycles Repeated washing in water that is too hot What To Do • Fasten snaps, hooks, buttons and zippers. • Remove loose items like pins, objects in pockets and sharp buttons. • Turn knits (which snag easily) inside out. • Check bleach package instructions for proper amount. • Never add undiluted bleach to wash or allow clothes to come in contact with undiluted bleach. • Rinse items that may have chemicals on them before washing. • Avoid mixing heavy items (like work clothes) with light items (like blouses). • Try a fabric softener. • Load your washer so clothes have enough room to move freely with water covering all of the clothes. • Match Cycle selection to the type of fabric you are washing (especially for easy care loads). • Wash in warm or cold water. OPERATION Washer pauses during wash cycle Washer pauses during spin cycle Washer won't operate Possible Causes What To Do The DELICATES cycle was chosen • This is normal. The DELICATES cycle has a short soak period. This is normal • The washer may pause during the spin cycle to remove soapy water more efficiently. Washer is unplugged • Make sure cord is plugged securely into a working outlet. Water supply is turned off • Turn both hot and cold faucets fully on. Controls are not set properly • Check controls. Lid is open • Close lid. Circuit breaker/fuse is tripped/blown • Check house circuit breakers/fuses. Replace fuses or reset breaker. Washer should have separate outlet. Electronics need to be reset • Unplug washer, wait 2 minutes, plug back in and press START. START was not pressed • Press START. Extremely low water pressure • Press START again. Lid magnet missing • Call for service. Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support 9