WATER Possible Causes What To Do
Too many suds
Type of detergent • Switch to a lower sudsing detergent brand and follow
instructions on package.
Very soft water • Try less detergent.
Too much detergent • Measure your detergent carefully. Use less soap if you
have soft water, a smaller load, or a lightly soiled load.
Water leaks
Fill hoses or drain hose is • Make sure hose connections are tight at faucets and
improperly connected rubber washers are installed. Make sure end of drain hose
is correctly inserted in and secured to drain facility.
Household drain may • Check household plumbing. You may need to call
be clogged a plumber.
Constant water pressure • Tighten hoses at the faucets and turn the water off after
to the fill hoses at the each use.
water source
• Check condition of the fill hoses; they should be
replaced every 5 years.
Changed water levels • Always use
RESET
on Load Size knob when changing
during fill water level. Do not hold knob at
RESET
; return knob to
desired load size.
Using too much detergent • Use less detergent. Use less soap if you have soft water,
in washer a smaller load, or a lightly soiled load.
Water temperature
Control is not set properly • Check water temperature control and adjust.
is incorrect
Water supply is turned off • Turn both hot and cold faucets fully on and make sure
or improperly connected hoses are connected to correct faucets.
Water valve screens are •
Turn off the water source and remove the water connection
stopped up
hoses from the upper back of the washer. Use a brush or
toothpick to clean the screens in the machine. Reconnect
the hoses and turn the water back on.
House water heater is • Make sure house water heater is delivering water
not set properly at 120°F–140°F(48°C–60°C).
Water pumped out before
Lid lifted or cycle was put in • Reset cycle.
cycle is complete
pause for over 24 hours
Water won’t drain
Drain hose is kinked or • Straighten drain hose and make sure washer is not
improperly connected sitting on it.
• Top of drain outlet should be less than 8 ft (2.5 m)
above floor.
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PERFECTEMP Possible Causes What To Do
PerfecTemp wash
The washer is in a cold rinse cycle • This normal. The
PerfecTemp
feature is designed not
temperature is incorrect
to activate during a cold rinse cycle to improve the
energy efficiency of your washer.
(Review PerfecTemp
All the water in your household • Wait until the water in the water heater is heated to the
in the “About washer
water heater has been used correct temperature.
features” section)
Troubleshooting Tips
Save time and money! Review the charts on the following pages, or
visit www.GEAppliances.com. You may not need to call for service.