GE WLW3810S, Use And Care Manual

PROBLEM

SNAGS, 
TEARS, 

 OR

EXCESSIVE WEAR
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HEAVILY SOILED
AREAS such as
collars and cuffs

WASHER WON’T
OPERATE

WATER
TEMPERATURE
IS INCORRECT

WATER WON’T

WATER LEAKS

POSSIBLE CAUSE

● 

Chemicals 

 as hair bleach, dye, permanent wave solutions, battery acids and

toilet bowl cleaners may cause fabric holes. 

 all towels and other articles that

 in contact 

 before putting them in 

 Do 

contaminate clothing articles with these 

● 

As permanent press garments age, 

 may show fraying at collars and cuffs. This

is normal due to weakening of fibers 

 permanent press process. It is not caused

by washer. You can slow this process by washing small permanent press loads with
a medium water level. Do not wash heavy items such as towels with permanent press.
Remove collar stays, when possible.

● 

May be caused by the use of Regular Cycles for delicate articles, Use Permanent

Press cycle, Refer to garment manufacturer’s care labels.

● 

Garments 

 by age, 

 or atmosphere. This is inevitable and is 

 caused

by washer.

 Over loading of under loading washer for selected water level. Load washer only with

number of items that 

 move freely. Select correct water 

Pretreat with liquid detergent. See Other Laundry 

 section.

● 

Make sure cord is plugged into 

● 

Make 

sure both 

 and cold faucets are turned on.

 Make sure controls are set and Cycle Selector knob is pulled out to 

 position.

● 

Make sure lid is closed, 

 will fill but will not spin or agitate with lid open.

● 

Check house fuses or circuit breakers. If another appliance is sharing the electrical

outlet, remove it. 

 should have separate outlet.

● 

Make sure temperature selector controls are correctly set.

● 

Make sure hot and 

 faucets are turned on and

regulated correctly.

● 

Make 

sure 

 are connected to correct faucets...

o

hot   hot, cold to cold.

● 

Water valve screens may be stopped up. Remove inlet

hoses from water valve. Clean the screens and reinstall hoses.

 Check house water heater to make sure it is delivering water 

 (45 

 Make sure drain hose is 

 kinked.

 Top of drain outlet should be less than 8 ft. (2.4 m) above floor.

● 

Make sure hose connections are tight at faucets.

● 

Make sure end of drain hose is correctly inserted in and secured to drain facility.

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