GE GTWN4250DWS - Troubleshooting Water Issues; Water Level and Flow Problems; Water Temperature and Pauses

WATER Possible Causes What To Do
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This is normal for this high-efficiency washer.
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at the same time
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soft water, a smaller load or a lightly soiled load.
7\Se RI deterJeQt  6ZLWFKWR+( detergent.
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iQ Zasher a smaller load or a lightly soiled load.
7\Se RI deterJeQt  6ZLWFKWR+( detergent.
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iPSrRSerO\ cRQQected rubber washers are installed. Make sure end of drain hose
is correctly inserted in and secured to drain facility.
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Ee cORJJed a plumber.
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that the two retaining screws are fully seated.
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May cause excessive wear on the hose.
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tR the IiOO hRses at the each use.
Zater sRurce
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every 5 years.
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seems incorrect SrRYide iPSrRYed eQerJ\ with cooler water temperatures without affecting wash
eIIicieQc\ performance.
Water suSSO\ is turQed RII  7XUQERWKKRWDQGFROGIDXFHWVIXOO\RQDQGPDNHVXUH
Rr iPSrRSerO\ cRQQected hoses are connected to correct faucets.
Water YaOYe screeQs are  7XUQRIIWKHZDWHUVRXUFHDQGUHPRYHWKHZDWHUFRQQHFWLRQ
stRSSed uS 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.
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seOectiQJ +Rt optimizes for best results. Cold water is added periodically
when hot is selected.
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QRt set SrRSerO\ 120°F–140°F (48°C–60°C).
Water pumped out before /id OiIted Rr c\cOe Zas Sut iQ   5HVHWF\FOH
cycle is complete Sause IRr RYer 24 hRurs
Water won’t drain DraiQ hRse is kiQked Rr   6WUDLJKWHQGUDLQKRVHDQGPDNHVXUHZDVKHULVQRWVLWWLQJRQLW
iPSrRSerO\ cRQQected   7RSRIGUDLQRXWOHWVKRXOGEHOHVVWKDQIWPDERYHIORRU
Washer pauses during 7he 35(WAS+ &\cOe   7KLVLVQRUPDO7KHZDVKHUDOWHUQDWHVEHWZHHQDJLWDWHDQG
wash cycle Zas chRseQ soak during these cycles to get your clothes cleaner with
less wear.
Washer pauses during 7his is QRrPaO   7KHZDVKHUPD\SDXVHGXULQJWKHVSLQF\FOHWRUHPRYH
spin cycle soapy water more efficiently.
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