GE WWA8324G Washer User Manual


 
The Problem Solver (continued)
PROBLEM
POSSIBLE CAUSEAND REMEDY
SNAGS, HOLES,
s As PermanentPress garments age, they may show fraying at collars and cuffs. This is
TEARS, IUPS ~ ~
~normal due to weakening of fibers by the Permanent Press process. It is not caused by
OR EXCESSIVE ~
‘washer. Youcan slow this process by washing small Permanent Press loads with a .,
WEAR
Large Water Level. Do not wash heavy items such as towels with Permanent Press.
(continued)
Remove collar stays, when possible.
Roughness or burrs on agitator may cause rips or tears. Check agitator and file rough
spots if necessary.
Maybe caused by use of Regular Cycle (Normal Speed) for delicate articles. Use
Perrn. Press&Knits Cycle (Gentle Speed). Refer to Garment Manufacturers’ Care
Labels.
Garments weakened by age, sun or atmosphere. This is inevitable and is not caused
by washer. Slow process by washing on Perrn. Press & Knits Cycle (Gentle Speed).
TN large loads, or too little water. Load washer only with number of items that will
move freely. Select correct water level.
HEAVILYSOILED
AREAS such as
Pretreat with liquid detergent.
collars and cuffs
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WASHER WON’T
Make sure cord is plugged into outlet.
OPERATE
Make sure both hot and cold faucets are turned on.
Make sure controls are set and cycle selector knob is pulled out to ON position.
Make sure lid is closed. Washer will fill but will not spin or agitate with lid open.
Check house fuses or circuit breakers. If another appliance is sharing the electrical
outlet, remove it. Washer should have separate outlet.
WATER
Make sure temperature selector controis are
TEMPERATURE properly set.
IS INCORRECI’
. M~e sure hot and cold fauce~ me turn~ on
and regulated correctly.
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Make sure hoses are connected to correct
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faucets.. hot to hot, cold to cold.
Water valve screens may be stopped Up Remove inlet hoses from
water valve. Clean the screens and reinstall hoses.
Check household water heater to make sure it is delivering water at 140°to lSO°F.
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