GE wwse3160 Benutzerhandbuch

Type of detergent

• Switch to a lower sudsing detergent brand and follow 

instructions on package.

Very soft water

• Try less detergent.

Too much detergent

• Measure your detergent carefully. Use less soap if you 

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

Fill hoses or drain hose is

• Make sure hose connections are tight at faucets and make

improperly connected

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

Household drain may

• Check household plumbing. You may need to call a 

be clogged

plumber.

Constant water pressure

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

to the fill hoses at the

each use.

water source

• Check condition of the fill hoses; they may need

replacement after 5 years.

Using too much detergent 

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

in washer

a smaller load, or a lightly soiled load.

Control is not set properly

• Check water temperature control and adjust.

Water supply is turned off

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

or improperly connected

hoses are connected to correct faucets.

Water valve screens are

• Turn off the water source and remove the water connection 

stopped up

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.

House water heater is

• Make sure house water heater is delivering water 

not set properly 

at 120°F.–140°F.(48°C.–60°C.).

Lid lifted or cycle was put in 

• Reset cycle.

pause for over 24 hours

Drain hose is kinked or 

• Straighten drain hose and make sure washer is not 

improperly connected

sitting on it.

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

above floor.

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Troubleshooting Tips 
Save time and money! Review the charts on the following
pages first and you may not need to call for service.

The DELICATES cycle was chosen

• This is normal. The DELICATES cycle has a short soak 

period.