GE s2000 User Manual

• Check fabric softener package for instructions and follow

directions for using dispenser.

• Pretreat stain and rewash.

• Sort whites or lightly colored items from dark colors.

• Use more detergent (especially with larger loads). Be 

sure to follow detergent manufacturer’s directions.

• Use a water conditioner like Calgon brand or install 

a water softener.

• Make sure water heater is delivering water at 

120°F–140°F (48°C–60°C).

• Select load size to match clothes load.

• Add detergent as wash basket fills with water before 

you load clothes.

• Sort clothes by color. If fabric label states wash separately,

unstable dyes may be indicated.

• If you do not dry your clothes with a clothes dryer, your

clothes may retain more lint.

• Separate lint producers from lint collectors.

• Wash small loads for a shorter time than larger loads.

• Add detergent as wash basket fills with water, before you 

load clothes.

• Try a liquid detergent.

• Use warmer water temperature.

• Load clothes no higher than the top row of holes in the 

washer basket. 

• Make sure load size selected matches clothes load size.

• Check fabric softener package for instructions and follow 

directions for using dispenser.

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• The washer may pause during the spin cycle to remove 

soapy water more efficiently.

• Make sure cord is plugged securely into a working outlet.

• Turn both hot and cold faucets fully on.

• Check controls and make sure Cycle knob is pulled out 

to ON position.

• Close lid and reset cycle, to the beginning if necessary.

• Check house circuit breakers/fuses. Replace fuses or 

reset breaker. Washer should have separate outlet.