TROUBLESHOOTING
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for assistance and to possibly avoid a service call.
If you experience | Possible causes |
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Washer not performing as expected (cont.)
Solution
Washer not draining/ | Empty pockets and use garment bags | Small items may have been caught in pump. | |
spinning, loads are | for small items. |
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still wet |
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Drain hose extends into standpipe | Check drain hose for proper installation. Use drain hose form | ||
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| farther than 4.5" (114 mm). | and securely attach to drainpipe or tub. Do not tape over drain | |
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| opening. | |
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| The drain hose is clogged, or the | Lower drain hose if the end is higher than 96" (2.4 m) above the | |
| end of the drain hose more than | floor. Remove any clogs from drain hose. See “Installation | |
| 96" (2.4 m) above the floor. | Requirements” in Installation Instructions. | |
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| The drain hose fits too tightly | The drain hose should be loose yet fit securely. Do not seal the | |
| in the standpipe, or is it taped | drain hose with tape. The hose needs an air gap. See “Connect | |
| to the standpipe. | Drain Hose” in Installation Instructions. | |
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| Using cycles with a lower spin speed. | Cycles with lower spin speeds remove less water than cycles | |
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| with high spin speeds. Use the recommended cycle/speed spin | |
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| for your garment. | |
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| Washer not loaded as recommended. | A tightly packed or unbalanced load may not allow the washer | |
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| to spin correctly, leaving the load wetter than normal. See “Cycle | |
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| Guide” for load size recommendations for each cycle. | |
| The load may be out of balance. | Avoid washing single items. Balance a single item such as a rug | |
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| or jacket with a few extra items. | |
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| Not using HE detergent or using too | Use only HE detergent. Suds from regular detergent or using | |
| much HE detergent. | too much detergent can slow or stop draining or spinning. | |
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| Always measure and follow manufacturer’s directions for your | |
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| load. To remove extra suds, Select RINSE & SPIN. Do not add | |
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| detergent. | |
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| The drum has clothing stuck between | Rotate drum by hand to check for any binding of the spin | |
| spin basket and outer tub. | basket and outer tub. Move open end drum up and down while | |
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| holding outer tub steady and check for looseness (more than | |
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| 1/4" (6.35 mm) of movement). | |
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Door locked at end of | Water remaining in washer after cycle. | Select DRAIN & SPIN to remove any water remaining in the | |
wash cycle |
| washer. The washer door will unlock at the end of the drain. | |
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Door will not unlock | Door locks when cycle has started. | If the “Add Garment” light is lit, press START/PAUSE once. The | |
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| door will unlock. | |
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Desired option or setting | For best performance, not all settings | See the “Cycle Guide” for the available settings and options for | |
does not light | are available with each cycle, and some | each cycle. | |
| options cannot be used together. |
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Incorrect or wrong | Check for proper water supply. | Make sure hot and cold inlet hoses are not reversed. | |
wash or rinse |
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| Both hoses must be attached to both washer and faucet, and | ||
temperatures |
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| have both hot and cold water flowing to inlet valve. | ||
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| Check that inlet valve screens are not clogged. | |
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| Remove any kinks in hoses. | |
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| Washing many loads. | Your hot water tank may not have enough hot water to keep up | |
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| with the number of hot or warm washes. This is normal. | |
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Load not rinsed | Check for proper water supply. | Make sure hot and cold inlet hoses are not reversed. | |
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| Both hoses must be attached and have water flowing to the | |
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| inlet valve. | |
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| Both hot and cold water faucets must be on. | |
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| Inlet valve screens on washer may be clogged. | |
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| Remove any kinks in the inlet hose. | |
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