Before you call for service – GE WCXR1070 User Manual

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OTHER

Possible Causes

What To Do

Labels on the exterior

Occasionally the adhesive

Use a hair dryer set at the lowest heat setting, directing

of the washer will not

used on the labels does

the air at the label for a short amount of time. This will

peel off cleanly

not release cleanly

release the adhesive easily, without damaging the surface

of the washer.

NOISE

Possible Causes

What To Do

Washer is noisy

Washer is uneven

To level the front of the washer, adjust the front leveling

legs by rotating the individual leg in the proper direction

for up or down. To level back of washer, lift back of

machine 4

and set down.

Washer load is

Push the Cycle knob in to stop the washer, open the lid

unbalanced

and redistribute the load evenly. Close the lid and restart.

Shipping rod is still assembled

To remove shipping rod from washer, pull yellow tag and

in unit

attached rod from the bottom right hand side of washer.

Washer is sitting too close

Pull washer away from the wall; about 4

is needed.

to wall (causes knocking
during cycle)

(con) PERFORMANCE

Possible Causes

What To Do

Pilling

Result of normal wear on

While this is not caused by the washer, you can slow the

poly-cotton blends and

pilling process by washing garments inside out.

fuzzy fabrics

Snags, holes, tears, rips

Pins, snaps, hooks, sharp

Fasten snaps, hooks, buttons, and zippers.

or excessive wear

buttons, belt buckles,

Remove loose items like pins, objects in pockets

zippers, and sharp objects

and sharp buttons.

left in pockets

Turn knits (which snag easily) inside out.

Undiluted chlorine bleach

Check bleach package instructions for proper amount.

Never add undiluted bleach to wash or allow clothes

to come in contact with undiluted bleach.

Chemicals like hair bleach

Rinse items that may have chemicals on them before

or dye, permanent wave

washing.

solution

Wrinkling

Improper sorting

Avoid mixing heavy items (like work clothes) with

light items (like blouses).

Try a fabric softener.

Overloading or

Load your washer so clothes have enough room

incorrect water level

to move freely.

Incorrect wash and

Match Cycle selection to the type of fabric you are

dry cycles

washing (especially for easy care loads).

Repeated washing in

Wash in warm or cold water.

water that is too hot

Before you call for service…

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Operating Instructions

Safety Instructions

Customer Service

Troubleshooting T

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