GE s2000 User Manual

• Switch to a lower sudsing detergent brand and follow 

instructions on package.

• Try less detergent.

• Measure your detergent carefully. Use less soap if you 

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

• Make sure hose connections are tight at faucets and 

rubber washers are installed. Make sure end of drain
hose is correctly inserted in and secured to drain facility.

• Check household plumbing. You may need to call a 

plumber.

• Tighten hoses at the faucets and turn the water off after 

each use.

• Check condition of the fill hoses; they should be

replaced every 5 years.

• Use less detergent. Use less soap if you have soft water, a 

smaller load or a lightly soiled load.

• New laundry detergents have been formulated to work

with cooler water temperatures without affecting wash 

performance.

• Check water temperature control (on some models) or 

Cycle knob and adjust.

• Turn both hot and cold faucets fully on and make sure 

hoses are connected to correct faucets.

• Turn off the water source and remove the water

connection 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.

• Make sure house water heater is delivering water 

at 120°F–140°F (48°C–60°C).

• Straighten drain hose and make sure washer is not sitting 

on it.

• Top of drain outlet should be less than 8 ft. (2.5 m) 

above floor.

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