Our GE Monogram front loader has a recurring problem in achieving a high-speed spin when the wash load consists of bigger items with a large water-absorption capacity, such as large bath towels or flannel sheets. It can have difficulty in self-balancing a load for the spin cycle, even after multiple attempts. In the extreme case, the washer will start to "walk" during the spin cycle, while the drum makes a racket until it stops the cycle and enters a re-balancing mode. This self re-balancing consists of ending the spin cycle, a slow spin in both directions, and then a moderate spin in the standard direction to test if the load has been balanced. The washer will repeat this multiple times if needed, resetting the timer each time, but I haven't determined if there is a maximum number and how many that is. Of course it lengthens the complete wash cycle, which while inconvenient at times, isn't a huge problem. It seems that if it can't balance the load to the degree required for a high speed spin, the spin RPM might be reduced as well. Still, if left to the end (timer gets to 0:00), sometimes the load will have a typical dampness level (ready for the dryer or the clothes line), and other times the load is still quite wet (indicating that a high speed spin was never achieved during the spin cycle), which is definitely a problem.
If the load is still fairly wet, it can be usually be remedied using the "Drain & Spin" cycle option. The whole re-balancing process can also occur during the "Drain & Spin". Usually the outcome is much less moisture, but it needs to be monitored, defeating the purpose of having an "automatic" washer.
Does anyone have any suggestions for getting a load to balance without any intervention or additional cycles? I know that too many items can be problematic, as can too few (like one or two). I had hoped that loads consisting of 4-5 medium to large bath towels might be good, but though better, that hasn't worked flawlessly either. This being summer, large beach towels (6 feet long) are being washed often. I am confronting this problem regularly, and others surely do also. Your help is appreciated. Thanks.
If the load is still fairly wet, it can be usually be remedied using the "Drain & Spin" cycle option. The whole re-balancing process can also occur during the "Drain & Spin". Usually the outcome is much less moisture, but it needs to be monitored, defeating the purpose of having an "automatic" washer.
Does anyone have any suggestions for getting a load to balance without any intervention or additional cycles? I know that too many items can be problematic, as can too few (like one or two). I had hoped that loads consisting of 4-5 medium to large bath towels might be good, but though better, that hasn't worked flawlessly either. This being summer, large beach towels (6 feet long) are being washed often. I am confronting this problem regularly, and others surely do also. Your help is appreciated. Thanks.