GE s8000 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 at washer.

• Make sure end of drain hose is properly connected

to washer and 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 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 disconnect water fill 

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).

PerfecTemp Plus feature 

• The lid must be closed for PerfecTemp Plus (on some 

models) to work. 

• Reset cycle.

• 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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