Owner 's Manual - Page 11

For WMSE3140A3WW. Also, The document are for others GE - General Electric models: WHSE3100, WLSE4210, WLSE3150, WMSE3140

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Washspeedchanges A Normalwash speed was chosen It is normal fbr dm Normalwash speed to change ffom
fast to moderate during the wash o_cle.
Washer is unplugged Make sure cord is plugged securely into a working outlet.
Water supply is turned off Turn both hot and cold fhucet_sfillly on.
Controls are not set properly Check controls.
Lid is open (;lose lid.
Circuit breaker/fuse is Check house circuit breakers/fllses. Replace filses or
tripped/blown reset t)reaker. Washer should hmTeseparate outlet.
Electronics need to be reset Unplug washer, wait 2minutes, plug backin, andpress
START.
.......... START was not pressed Press START.
PossibleCauses WhatToDo
Clothestoo wet Incorrect spin cycle Make sure the spin Q_cleselected matches the loadyou
selected are washing. Some fabrics will feel wetter when rinsed
with cold water.
Coloredspots Incorrect use of fabric Check fabric softener package for instructions and follow
softener directions for using dispenser.
Pretreat stain and rewash.
Dye transfer Sort whites or lightly colored items from clark colors.
Grayed or yellowed Not enough detergent Use more detergent (especially with larger loads).
clothes
Hard water Use a water conditioner like Calgon brand or install
a water softener.
Water is not hot enough Make sure water heater is delivering water at
120°F.-140°F. (48°C.-60°C.).
Washer is overloaded Select load size to match clothes load.
Detergent is not Add detergent as wash basket fills with water before
dissoMng you load clothes.
Dye transfer Sort clothes by color. If fabric label states wash soparatoll/,
unstable dyes may be indicated.
Lintor residue on Clothes are air or line dried * If you do not (1Uyour clothes with a clothes (hyer, your
clothes clothes may retain more lint.
Incorrect sorting Separate lint producers from lint collectors.
Washing too long Wash small loads for a shorter time than larger loads.
Detergent not dissoMng Add detergent as wash basket fills _ith water, befbre you
load clothes.
Overloading
Tpy a liquid detergent.
Use warmer water temperature.
Load clothes no higher than the top row of holes in the
washer alb.
Make sure load size selector matches clothes load size.
Incorrect use of fabric softener
Check fabric softener package fiorinstructions and follow
directions fiorusing dispenser.
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