PROBLBM
PossmLECAUSE mD mm~y
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WATERLE&S
@.Makesure hose connectionsare tight at faucets.
~Make sure end of drainhoseis correctly inserted in and securedto drai~~facility.
rwA~HERIS~olSy
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Make sure washerislevelandfirmtothefloorwith rubber footpads in placeand
frontjam nuts tight. SeetheInstigation Instructions.
@A sh~, distinctivesound willbe he~rdat the endof each spinperiod as the motor -
stopsand the spin brake insidethe transmission“locks in:’ This soundis normal.
~Heavily qnbdanced loadscan cause the washer to vibrateexcessivelyduring spin,
and may cause it to movefrom i@originalposition. In extremecases (usually
occurs
whenwashinga single,heavyitemor a smallloadwhenwaterlevelis sethigherthan
necessary),thespinbasketmaystriketheoutertub,creatinga loudbutharmlessnoise.
Tocorrect,openthelidandredistributetheloadevenlyaboutthewashbasket.Close
thelidandrestart.
WASHERPAUSES
@Washernormally pauses between washingsteps
,.. such as betweenwash and spinor
IN ~CLE
between spin and rinse.
If
you need more help
. . .ca119toli free: GE Answer center@ / 800.626.2000/ consumer information service
USER MAINTENANCE
INSTRUCTIONS
‘~hetub. The porcelain is
self-cleaning. Leave lid open afier
washing 10allow moisture to
evaporate. Do not use harsh
or gritty cleansers.
Tlaeexterior. Wipeoff any spills of
washing compounds, Wipe or dust
with damp cloth. Try not to hit
surface with sharp objects.
To store wasBRer:
Ask service technician to remove
water fronl drain pump and hoses
to prevent freezing.
Do not store the washer where it
will be exposed to the weather.
l~orlo12gvacations:
Ed sl]rc water supply is shut off at
Q]i]cclsa~l{i(Iraiilall water from
hOsesif lvu;l~~lerWiI1be [>e~~~
freezing.
A
o
Lubricate
}
with grease
or
Petroleum
Jelly.
The Activator” agitator.Remove
at regu]ar intervals—about4 to ~
months-and remove any lint that
may haveaccumulated. No tools
are needed, simply grasp agitator
with both hands and pu~lstraight
up sharply. The slotted section at
the top of the metal shafi has a light
coating of lubricant to prevent parts
from sticking together. If this area
appears io be dry, apply a light coat
Oigrease or petroleumje~lyaround
the :;~ottedsection of the shaft
b~itir~~ep~aciilgthe ~gi~ato~.Do
~~o~(>v~ygy~fli~f~.
When replacing the agitator,
carefully lowerstraight downonto
the shaft so that it fits intothe slots.
Then apply downwardpressure
until agitator snaps into itsnormal
position.
HOW ~0 ~emOV~ 1i~@s~on@
@
Soakfilter pan in a preheated
160“F.(71“C.) solution of half
vinegar and half water for 15
minutes. Then brush each side of
pan with a stiff-bristle brush while
flushing with runni~~gwater.
CAUTIONS:
@Do notsoak in porcelai~]
container. !~inegarcan damage
porcelain.
o
Do notexceed 180°F.(82“C.)
or filter pa~~]naywarp.
