Whirlpool AAV4000AW manual Fills with the Wrong

Troubleshooting

Won’t Fill	•	Plug cord into live electrical outlet.
	•	Check fuse or reset circuit breaker.
	•	Turn the control knob to proper cycle and pull knob out to start the washer.
	•	Turn both faucets on fully.
	•	Straighten inlet hoses.
	•	Disconnect hoses and clean screens. Hose filter screens may be plugged.
Won’t Agitate	•	Check fuse or reset circuit breaker.
	•	Make sure the lid is completely closed.
	•	Turn the control knob to proper cycle and pull knob out to start the washer.
	•	Pauses are normal. Wait and see if the washer will start again.
Won’t Spin or Drain	•	Check fuse or reset circuit breaker.
	•	Straighten drain hoses. Eliminate kinked hoses. If there is a home drain restriction, call for
		drain service.
	•	Close lid and pull knob out to start the washer. For your safety, washer will not spin unless
		the lid is closed.
	•	Suds lock – caused by too much suds. Rewash without detergent. Use correct amount of a
		low-sudsing detergent.
Load is Wet	•	Unevenly distributed load. Redistribute the load, close the lid and reset the control dial for
		the final spin period. Check for leveling. Be sure water level is acceptable for load size.
	•	A normal spin speed is recommended for heavy loads like jeans or towels.
Stops	•	Plug cord into live electrical outlet.
	•	Check fuse or reset circuit breaker.
	•	Close lid and pull knob out to start the washer. For your safety, washer will not spin unless
		lid is closed.
	•	This may be a pause in the cycle. Wait briefly and it may start.
Leaks Water	•	Make sure hose connections are tight.
	•	Make sure end of drain hose is correctly inserted and secured to drain facility.
	•	Avoid extended soaking – soak for 30 minutes or less.
	•	Avoid overloading.
Is Noisy	•	Be sure washer is leveled properly as outlined in installation manual.
	•	Weak floors can cause vibration and walking.
	•	Operating sounds will vary depending on agitation speed.
Fills with the Wrong	•	Turn both faucets on fully.
Temperature Water	•	If equipped with a temperature selector dial, be sure it is set directly on a temperature setting
		and not between settings.
	•	Make sure temperature selection is correct.
	• While the washer is filling, you may notice just hot and/or just cold water entering the tub
		when cold or warm wash temperatures are selected. This is a normal function of the
		Automatic Temperature Control (select models) feature as the washer determines the
		temperature of the water.
	•	If Auto Temperature Control (select models) is selected, cold water may feel warmer than
		cold water from the tap.
	•	Make sure hoses are connected to correct faucets and inlet connections. Be sure water
		supply is regulated correctly. Flush water line before filling washer.
	•	Check the water heater. It should be set to deliver a minimum 120° F (49° C) hot water at the
		tap. Also check water heater capacity and recovery rate.
	•	Disconnect hoses and clean screens. Hose filter screens may be plugged.
Cycle Selector	•	Extra Rinse (select models) is selected.
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