Troubleshooting Tips - GE Appliances Profile PFWS4605 Owner's Manual & Installation Instructions

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Not draining
Not spinning
Not agitating
Leaking water
Possible Cause What
To Do
Load is out of balance
Pump clogged
Drain hose is kinked or
improperly connected
Household drain may be
clogged
Drain hose siphoning; drain
hose pushed too far down the
drain
Door gasket is damaged
Door gasket not damaged
Check back left of washer
. Redistribute clothes and run drain & spin or rinse & spin.
. Increase load size if washing small load containing heavg and light
items.
. See page 12 on how to clean the Pump Filter.
. Straighten drain hose and make sure washer is not sitting on it.
. Check household plumbing. You mag need to call a plumber.
. Ensure there is an air gap between hose and drain.
• Check to see if gasket is seated and not torn. Objects
left in pockets mag cause damage to the washer (nails,
screws, pens, pencils)
• Water mag drip from the door when the door is opened.
This is a normal operation.
. Curefullg wipe off rubber door seal. Sometimes dirt or
clothing is left in this seal and can cause a small leak
• If this area is wet, gou have oversudsing condition.
for water
Clothes too wet
Use less detergent.
Fill hoses or drain hose is
improperly connected
Household drain may be
clogged
Dispenser clogged
Incorrect use of detergent
Dispenser box crack
Load is out of balance
Pump clogged
Overloading
I Drain hose is kinked or
improperly connected
. Hake sure hose connections are tight at washer and faucets and
make sure end of drain hose is correctlg inserted in and secured to
drain facilitg.
. Check household plumbing. You mag need to call a plumber.
. Powder soap mag cause clogs inside the dispenser and cause
water to leak out the front of the dispenser. Remove drawer and
clean both drawer and inside of dispenser box.
Please refer to Cleaning the Washer section.
. Use HE and correct amount of detergent.
. If new installation, check for crack on inside of dispenser box.
. Redistribute clothes and run drain & spin or rinse & spin.
. Increase load size if washing small load containing heavy
and light items.
Household drain may be
clogged
Drain hose siphoning; drain
hose pushed too far down the
drain
. The machine will slow the spin speed down to 410 rpm if
it has a hard time balancing the load. This speed is normal.
. See page 12 on how to clean the Pump Filter.
. The drg weight of the load should be less then 16 lb.
. Straighten drain hose and make sure washer is not sitting on it.
. Check household plumbing. You mag need to call a plumber.
. Ensure there is an air gap between hose and drain.
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