Whirlpool BYCW6292W0 warranty Troubleshooting, Common Washing Problems

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TROUBLESHOOTING

COMMON WASHING PROBLEMS

Problem...

Cause...

Solution ...

Washer leaks

Fill hoses not tight.

Tighten hoses. See Installation

NOTE: After

Fill hose washers not properly seated.

Instructions.

checking these,

Reseat (reposition) washers. See

check household

Drain hose clamp not properly installed

Installation Instructions.

plumbing.

Clamp drain hose.

 

or is off.

 

Drain is clogged.

Tub moved forward during unloading, causing water to deflect off tub ring. Unit not level, causing water to deflect off tub ring.

Fill or spray rinses are deflecting off load. Washer is overloaded or load is unbalanced.

Unclog drain. Sink and standpipe must be able to handle 17 gallons (65 L) of water per minute.

Ensure tub is centered before starting washer.

Ensure front feet are installed and nuts are tightened. Level washer. Redistribute the load, or reduce load size.

Washer won’t

Drain hose is clogged.

drain/spin

 

 

Lid is open.

 

End of drain hose more than

 

72 inches (191 cm) above floor.

Unclog hose. See Installation Instructions for proper installation of drain hose.

Close the lid.

Lower drain hose.

Too much detergent – excessive sudsing.

Low voltage or using an extension cord.

Use less detergent.

Check electrical source or call electrician. Do not use extension cords.

Wet loads

Wrong cycle for load being washed.

Choose a cycle with a higher spin speed.

 

 

Cold rinses.

Cold rinses leave loads wetter than

 

 

 

warm rinses. This is normal.

 

Washer continues

Top of drain hose is lower than water

Raise the drain hose. It must be

 

 

to fill/drain or

level in washer.

higher for proper operation.

 

cycle stuck

Drain hose fits too tightly into standpipe.

Adjust drain hose for loose yet

 

NOTE: Washer

 

 

secure fit. See Installation

 

pauses briefly

 

Instructions.

 

throughout each

Drain hose taped into standpipe.

Do not seal off drain hose with tape.

 

cycle. This is normal.

 

The hose needs an air gap.

 

 

 

 

 

Washer makes

Load is unbalanced.

Redistribute load.

 

 

noise

Washer is not level.

Level washer. Reset rear leveling

 

 

 

 

 

legs. See Installation Instructions.

 

 

Nuts on front feet not tight.

Tighten nuts.

 

 

Yellow shipping strap with cotter pins

See Installation Instructions.

 

 

not completely removed.

This is normal.

 

 

Gears engaging after drain and

 

 

before spin.

 

 

 

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Contents Two Speed 3953947Thank you for buying a Crosley appliance Please record your modelÕs informationWasher Safety Your safety and the safety of others is very importantParts and Features Water level selectorCycle control knob Agitator Model and serial number labelUsing Your Washer Starting Your WasherOn next Loading Loading suggestionsSelecting a Cycle and Time Normal cyclePermanent Press cycle Delicates cycleRinse and Spin feature Drain and Spin featureAdding Liquid Chlorine Bleach Adding Liquid Fabric SoftenerSELF-CLEANING Lint Filter During drainAfter drain and before spin Understanding What Happens in Each Cycle Sequence of cyclesCleaning Your Washer Cleaning the exteriorCleaning the interior Inlet HosesTroubleshooting Common Washing ProblemsProblem Cause Solution Won’t fill/rinse/agitate Or wrong temperaTure Washer stopsStains on load Improper use of fabric softener Load is wrinkledLoad is Tangled/twistedAssistance or Service If YOU Need Assistance or ServiceCROSLEY¨