GE WSLS1100 Owner's Manual & Installation Instructions

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Before you call for service...Troubleshooting TipsWATER POSSIBLE CAUSES WHAT TO DOToo many suds Type of detergent • Switch to a lower sudsing detergent brand and fi,llowinstructions on package.Very soft water • T_a less detergent.Too much detergent • Measure your detergent careflflly. Use less soap if youhave soft watex; a smaller load or a lightly soiled load.Water leaks Fill hoses or drain hose is • Make sure hose connections are fight at thucets and tilebuproperly commcted washing machine. Make sure the end of the drain hoseis cmTectly inserted in and secured to tile drain.Household dxaJn may • Check household l)lmnbing. You may need to callbe dogged a l)lumbe_:Constmat water pressure • Tighten hoses at tile tiltlcets alld ttlYIl tile water offto the fill hoses at the alter each use.water source • Check condition of the fill hoses; thex max needreplacement alter 5 veals.Using too much detergent • Use less deteigent. Use less soap if you have soft water,ha washer a smaller load or a lightly soiled load.Water temperature Cooler water temperatures • New latm(h T detergents have been flnm ulatedseems incorrect provide improved energy to work with cooler water temperatm'es withoutefficiency affecting wash l)erfinmance.Control is not set properly • Check water telnl)erature control and ac!iust.Water supply is turned off • Turn both hot and cold taucets flfllv on and make sureor improperly cmmected hoses are connected to correct filucets.Water valve screeus axe • TtlYH ()_ tile x_ter SOtlI'ce alad rei11ove file x_;_terstopped up com_ection hoses fl'om file upI)er back of the _she_:Remove screens and use a bHlsh or tooflq)ick to clean filescreens in the machine, Reinstall screens, rec(mnect thehoses and turn tile water back on,House water heater is • Make sure house water heater is delivering waternot set properly at 120°F-140°F (48 °C-60°C).Water won't drain Drain hose is kinked or • Straighten drain hose and make sm'e washer is nothupmperly commcted sitting on it.Top ot drain outlet should be less than 8 ft. (2.5 m)above tlooY./8