Manual GE GTWN5450DWW (page 8 of 24) (English)

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WATER Possible Causes What To Do

Water level seems low  7KLVLVQRUPDO  Water may not cover the top level of the clothes.

This is normal for this high-efficiency washer.

Water fills and drains 'UDLQVWDQGSLSHLVWRRORZ  The drain stand pipe must be above 30”.

at the same time

Too many suds 7RRPXFKGHWHUJHQW  Measure your detergent carefully. Use less soap if you have

soft water, a smaller load or a lightly soiled load.

7\SHRIGHWHUJHQW  Switch to HE detergent.

6RIWZDWHU  Try less detergent.

Water leaNs 8VLQJWRRPXFKGHWHUJHQW  Use less detergent. Use less soap if you have soft water,

LQZDVKHU a smaller load or a lightly soiled load.

7\SHRIGHWHUJHQW  Switch to HE detergent.

)LOOKRVHVRUGUDLQKRVHLV  Make sure hose connections are tight at faucets and

LPSURSHUO\FRQQHFWHG rubber washers are installed. Make sure end of drain hose

is correctly inserted in and secured to drain facility.

+RXVHKROGGUDLQPD\  Check household plumbing. You may need to call

EHFORJJHG a plumber.

 'UDLQKRVHLVORRVH  Make sure drain hose is fully seated in back of washer and

that the two retaining screws are fully seated.

'UDLQKRVHUXEVRQZDOO  Make sure drain hose does not make contact with the wall.

May cause excessive wear on the hose.

&RQVWDQWZDWHUSUHVVXUH  Tighten hoses at the faucets and turn the water off after

WRWKHILOOKRVHVDWWKH each use.

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ZDWHUVRXUFH

 Check condition of the fill hoses; they should be replaced

every 5 years.

Water temperature &RROHUZDWHUWHPSHUDWXUHV  New laundry detergents have been formulated to work

seems incorrect SURYLGHLPSURYHGHQHUJ\ with cooler water temperatures without affecting wash

HIILFLHQF\ performance.

:DWHUVXSSO\LVWXUQHGRII  Turn both hot and cold faucets fully on and make sure

RULPSURSHUO\FRQQHFWHG hoses are connected to correct faucets.

:DWHUYDOYHVFUHHQVDUH  Turn off the water source and remove the water connection

VWRSSHGXS 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.

&RRO&ROGZDWHUZKHQ  This is normal. PerfecTemp senses water temperature and

VHOHFWLQJ+RW optimizes for best results. Cold water is added periodically

when hot is selected.

+RXVHZDWHUKHDWHULV  Make sure house water heater is delivering water at

QRWVHWSURSHUO\ 120°F–140°F (48°C–60°C).

Water pumped out before /LGOLIWHGRUF\FOHZDVSXWLQ  Reset cycle.

cycle is complete SDXVHIRURYHUKRXUV

Water won’t drain 'UDLQKRVHLVNLQNHGRU  Straighten drain hose and make sure washer is not sitting on it.

LPSURSHUO\FRQQHFWHG  Top of drain outlet should be less than 6 ft (1.8 m) above floor.

Washer pauses during  7KHAuto SoaN2SWLRQ  This is normal. The washer alternates between agitate and

wash cycle ZDVFKRVHQ soak during these cycles to get your clothes cleaner with

less wear.

Washer pauses during  7KLVLVQRUPDO  The washer may pause during the spin cycle to remove

spin cycle soapy water more efficiently.

Troubleshooting Tips

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