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Before you call for service…

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Troubleshooting Tips

Problem

Possible Causes

What To Do

Water won’t drain

Drain hose is kinked or

Straighten drain hose and 

improperly connected

make sure washer is not 

sitting on it.

Top of drain outlet should 

be less than 8 ft. above 

floor.

Water leaks

Fill hoses or drain hose is

Make sure hose 

improperly connected

connections are tight at 

faucets and make sure end 

of drain hose is correctly 

inserted in and secured to 

drain facility.

Household drain may

Check household 

be clogged

plumbing. You may need 

to call a plumber.

Constant water pressure

Tighten hoses at the 

to the fill hoses at the

faucets and turn the water 

water source

off after each use.

Check condition of the fill 

hoses; they may need 

replacement after 5 years.

Washer is noisy

Washer is uneven

Make sure washer is level 

and firm to the floor.

Washer load is

Push the Cycle knob in to 

unbalanced

stop the washer, open the 

lid and redistribute the 

load evenly. Close the lid 

and restart.

Washer pauses in cycle

The washer normally pauses
between washing steps

Clothes too wet

Incorrect cycle selected

Make sure the cycle 

selected matches the load 

you are washing.

Summary of Contents for WNSR3090

Page 1: ...WNSR3090 WPSR3090 GE Appliances GE Answer Center 800 626 2000 Owner s Manual Part No 175D1807P220 1 Pub No 49 9951 1 9 97 CG Washers...

Page 2: ...o the laundry That s important because your new washer will be part of your family for many years And we hope you will be part of ours for a long time to come We thank you for buying GE We appreciate...

Page 3: ...This Owner s Manual can tell you how You ll find many answers to common problems here If you review our chart of Troubleshooting Tips first you may not need to call for service at all Review the sect...

Page 4: ...in a water heater that has not been used for two weeks or more Hydrogen gas can be explosive under these circumstances If the hot water has not been used for two weeks or more prevent the possibility...

Page 5: ...000 PROPER INSTALLATION Install or store where it will not be exposed to temperatures below freezing or exposed to the weather Properly ground washer to conform with all governing codes and ordinances...

Page 6: ...place these substances around your washer or dryer during operation Do not add gasoline dry cleaning solvents or other flammable or explosive substances to the wash water These substances give off vap...

Page 7: ...ervice remove the washer lid to prevent children from hiding inside Do not attempt to repair or replace any part of this appliance unless specifically recommended in this Owner s Manual or in publishe...

Page 8: ...top row of holes in the washer tub Wash Spin Speed The agitator moves clothes around for a cleaner wash the basket spins later in the cycle to release water from the load The Wash Spin Speed dial sets...

Page 9: ...OTTONS REGULAR For heavy to lightly soiled cottons household linens work and play clothes PERMANENT PRESS For easy care and wrinkle resistant items KNITS Specially designed for normal soil knits DELIC...

Page 10: ...The dispenser dilutes liquid chlorine bleach before it reaches into your wash load Check clothing care labels for special instructions Measure liquid bleach carefully following instructions on the bot...

Page 11: ...enser automatically releases liquid fabric softener at the proper time during the cycle To use follow these steps Make sure dispenser is securely attached to agitator Use only liquid fabric softener P...

Page 12: ...r by grasping the top and pushing down on the inside of the cup with your fingers Dispenser cup will pop free from the cover To clean dispenser soak both the dispenser cup and the dispenser cover in t...

Page 13: ...the Washer Load dry items loosely no higher than the top row of holes in the washer tub When loading wet items make sure you set the load water level high enough to allow the items to move freely Wate...

Page 14: ...aced every 5 years Lint Filter The lint filter is located under the agitator It is self cleaning and requires no maintenance Exterior Immediately wipe off any spills Wipe with damp cloth Try not to hi...

Page 15: ...cle knob out to ON position Circuit breaker fuse is Check house circuit tripped blown breakers fuses Replace fuses or reset breaker Washer should have separate outlet Water temperature Control is not...

Page 16: ...and secured to drain facility Household drain may Check household be clogged plumbing You may need to call a plumber Constant water pressure Tighten hoses at the to the fill hoses at the faucets and...

Page 17: ...ou load clothes Try a liquid detergent Use warmer water temperature Overloading Load clothes no higher than the top row of holes in the washer tub Make sure load size selector matches clothes load siz...

Page 18: ...r water that is too hot with plenty of detergent Too many suds Type of detergent Switch to a lower sudsing detergent brand and follow instructions on package Very soft water Try less detergent Snags h...

Page 19: ...enough detergent Use more detergent clothes especially with larger loads Hard water Use a water conditioner like Calgon brand or install a water softener Water is not hot enough Make sure water heater...

Page 20: ...Safety Information Operating Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Customer Service 20 Notes...

Page 21: ...21 Customer Service Troubleshooting Tips Operating Instructions Safety Information...

Page 22: ...abor or in home service costs Five Years The suspension rod and spring assembly if any of these From the date of the parts should fail due to a defect in materials or original purchase workmanship GE...

Page 23: ...spension rod and spring assembly From the date of the if any of these parts should fail due to a defect in original purchase materials or workmanship GE will also replace the washer lid or cover if th...

Page 24: ...or accessories sent directly to their homes VISA MasterCard and Discover cards are accepted Instructions contained in this manual cover procedures to be performed by any user Other servicing generally...

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