GE WCSR170 Washer User Manual


 
Beforeyou call for service...
NOISE Possible Causes What ToDo
Washer isnoisy Washer is ulleven To level the fl'ont of the washer, a_!iust the front leveling
legs by rotating the individual leg in the proper direction
for up or down. To level back of washe_; lilt back of
machine 4" (11 cm) and set down.
Washer load is Push the Cycle knob in to stop the washe_; open the lid
unbalanced and redistribum the load evenly. Close the lid and restart.
Shipping rod is still assembled To relno_e shipping rod ti'Oln washei; pull yellow tag and
in refit attached rod fl'om the bottom right hand side of washer.
Washer is sitting too close Pull washer away ti'om the wall; about 4" (11 cm) is
to wall (causes knocking needed.
during cycle)
Whistle or knock during f'dl Nomml sotmds dm_ing fill include the water filling
in through the house plumbing. _s the water pressm'e
goes up and down, a knock or hammer can develop.
Make sure the wamr taucets are fllllv turned on.
Clm_ldng or clmff&_g Many washe_ haxe featm'es such as pulse agitation and
pauses dm_ing rinse and spin fin" reduced clothes wear
and to reduce likelihood of soap residue. These short
pauses of less than 1 minute are nomml and will reduce
clothing wear and increase water extraction. Sotmds such
as a metallic knock, double knock or met;dlic chink
occur when the washer transitions fl'om a stop or paused
state to running or spinning. They occm" several times
per wcle after speed changes or pauses.
Nomml sounds during fill include the sotmd of water
flowing through yore" household pipes. Additionally, a
knock or hammering so/uld ulay also occ/lY when the
washer water \_dves tm'n off'. To reduce this noise, make
sure that the washer fill timcets are flflly opened.
Your washer will pause between the warious wash, rinse,
spin and drain portions of the wash wcle. It may also
pause dtu_ing agitation if a Pulsed Agitation cycle is
selected. Sotmds such as metallic knocks or clinking may
occm" dtwing these transitions fl'om framing to stopped
or fl'om stopped to running. Thev may also occm" if yore"
machine changes speeds or brakes dm_ing a wash cycle.
OTHER Possible Causes What ToDo
Labels on the exterior
of the washer will not
peel off cleanly
Occasionally the adhesive
used on the labels does
not release clemlly
Use a hair (hTer set at the lowest heat setting, directing
the air at the label for a short amotmt of time. This will
release the adhesive easily, without damaging the surfhce
oI the washex;
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