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| OPERATION | Possible Causes | What To Do |
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| Washer pauses during | The washer normally pauses |
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| Washer pauses during | This is normal | • The washer may pause during the spin cycle to remove |
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| Washer won’t operate | Washer is unplugged | • Make sure cord is plugged securely into a working outlet. |
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| Water supply is turned off | • Turn both hot and cold faucets fully on. |
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| Controls are not set | • Check controls and make sure Cycle knob is pulled out |
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| Lid is | • Close lid and reset cycle, to the beginning if necessary. |
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| Circuit breaker/fuse is | • Check house circuit breakers/fuses. Replace fuses or |
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| tripped/blown | reset breaker. Washer should have separate outlet. |
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| PERFORMANCE | Possible Causes | What To Do |
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| Colored spots | Incorrect use of fabric | • Check fabric softener package for instructions and follow |
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| • Pretreat stain and rewash. |
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| Dye transfer | • Sort whites or lightly colored items from dark colors. |
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| Grayed or yellowed | Not enough detergent | • Use more detergent (especially with larger loads). |
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| Hard water | • Use a water conditioner like Calgon brand or install |
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| Water is not hot enough | • Make sure water heater is delivering water at |
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| Washer is overloaded | • Select load size to match clothes load. |
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| Detergent is not dissolving | • Add detergent as wash basket fills with water before |
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| Dye transfer | • Sort clothes by color. If fabric label states wash separately, |
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| Lint or residue | Clothes are air or line dried | • If you do not dry your clothes with a clothes dryer, your |
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| Incorrect sorting | • Separate lint producers from lint collectors. |
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| Washing too long | • Wash small loads for a shorter time than larger loads. |
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| Detergent not dissolving | • Add detergent as wash basket fills with water before |
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| • Try a liquid detergent. |
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| • Use warmer water temperature. |
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| Overloading | • Load clothes no higher than the top row of holes in the |
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| • Make sure load size selected matches clothes load size. |
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| Incorrect use of fabric | • Check fabric softener package for instructions and |
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| softener | follow directions for using dispenser. |
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Safety Instructions
Operating Instructions
Troubleshooting Tips
Consumer Support