GE GTWN2800DWW Washer User Manual


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Consumer SupportTroubleshooting TipsOperating InstructionsSafety Instructions
OPERATION Possible Causes What To Do
Washer won’t operate :DVKHULVXQSOXJJHG Make sure cord is plugged securely into a working outlet.
:DWHUVXSSO\LVWXUQHGRII Turn both hot and cold faucets fully on.
&RQWUROVDUHQRWVHWSURSHUO\ Check controls.
/LGLVRSHQ³VDIHW\IHDWXUH Close lid and reset cycle, to the beginning if necessary.
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&LUFXLWEUHDNHUIXVHLV Check house circuit breakers/fuses. Replace fuses or
WULSSHGEORZQ reset breaker. Washer should have separate outlet.
7LPHUNQREQRWSXOOHG Pull timer knob.
/LGPDJQHWPLVVLQJ Call for service.
Movement inside machine 6KLIWLQJPHFKDQLVPLV When the machine is manually turned off, the shifter will
when shut off GLVHQJDJLQJWKHPRWRU disengage the motor before completely shutting down.
If lid is raised before the motor is disengaged, the process will
stop and will resume when lid is closed.
PERFORMANCE Possible Causes What To Do
Clothes too wet ,QFRUUHFWVSLQF\FOH Make sure the spin cycle selected matches the load you are
VHOHFWHG washing. Some fabrics will feel wetter when rinsed with cold water.
Colored spots ,QFRUUHFWXVHRIIDEULF Check fabric softener package for instructions and follow
VRIWHQHU directions for using dispenser.
Make sure you have selected the Fabric Softener option.
Pretreat stain and rewash.
'\HWUDQVIHU Sort whites or lightly colored items from dark colors.
Grayed or yellowed 1RWHQRXJKGHWHUJHQW Use more detergent (especially with larger loads).
clothes Be sure to follow detergent manufacturer’s directions.
+DUGZDWHU Use a water conditioner like Calgon brand or install
a water softener.
:DWHULVQRWKRWHQRXJK Make sure water heater is delivering water at
120°F–140°F (48°C–60°C).
:DVKHULVRYHUORDGHG Select load size to match clothes load.
'HWHUJHQWLVQRW Add detergent before you load items.
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'\HWUDQVIHU Sort clothes by color. If fabric label states wash separately,
unstable dyes may be indicated.
Lint or residue on &ORWKHVDUHDLURUOLQHGULHG If you do not dry your clothes with a clothes dryer, your
clothes clothes may retain more lint.
,QFRUUHFWVRUWLQJ Separate lint producers from lint collectors.
:DVKLQJWRRORQJ Wash small loads for a shorter time than larger loads.
'HWHUJHQWQRWGLVVROYLQJ Add detergent before you load items.
Try a liquid detergent.
Use warmer water temperature.
2YHUORDGLQJ Load clothes loosely in the washer basket. Adjust load size
based on items size and materials.
Make sure load size selected matches clothes load size.
,QFRUUHFWXVHRIIDEULF Check fabric softener package for instructions
VRIWHQHU and follow directions for using dispenser.
Make sure you have selected the Fabric Softener option.
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