GE S3500 Washer User Manual


 
Beforeyoucall for service...
OPERATION Possible Causes What ToDo
Washer pauses in cycle The washer normally pauses
between washing steps mid during
the CASUALS wash cycle.
Washer won't operate Washer is unplugged * Make _sure cord is_l)hw°ed_ secm'el_, into a working outlet.
Water supply is turned off Turn both hot and cold fimcets hilly on.
Controls axe not set Check controls and make sure Cycle knob is pulled out
properly to 0N position.
Lid is open--safety feature Close lid and reset c_cle to the beginning if necessax_'.
prevents agitation mad sphufing
when lid is up
Circuit breaker/fuse is Check house circuit breake_/fllses. Replace fllses or
tripped/blo_l reset breaker; _,Vasher should ha',e separate outlet.
PERFORMANCE Possible Causes What ToDo
Colored spots Incorrect use of fabric Check lid)tic softener package fin" instructions and fi)llow
softener directious tot usiug, disl)euser.
Pretreat stain and rewash.
Dye trm_sfer Sort whites or lightly colored items from dark cohn_.
Grayed or yellowed Not enough detergent Use more deteroent_ (especially with larger loads).
clothes
Hard water Use a water conditioner like Calgon brand or install
a water sofieuei:
Water is not hot enough Make sure water heater is delix ering water at
120°F-140°F (48°C-60°C).
Washer is overloaded Select load size to match clothes load.
Detergent is not Add detergent as wash basket fills with water before
dissolving xou load clothes.
Dye trm_sfer Sort clothes by cohn: If tid)ric label stntes wash separately,
tmstnble dyes may be indicated.
Lint or residue on Clothes are air or line dried If you do not (h3 your clothes with a clothes (h3,ex; your
clothes clothes may retnin more lint.
Incorrect sorting Separate lint produce_ fl'om lint collecting.
Washing too long " _slt small loads fin" a shorter time than larger loads.
Detergent not dissolving " Add detergent as wash basket fills with water; befin'e you
load clothes.
T_T a liqtfid deteroent
[.[8e _V_lIlIleI" water teuli)ei'attli'e,
Overloading I,oad clothes no higher than the top row of holes in the
washer tub.
Make sure load size selector matches clothes load size.
Incorrect use of fabric softener Check rid)tic softener package fin" instructions and fi)llow
directions fin" using, disl)enser.
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