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WASHER - OPERATING
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Washer does not start Cycle selector is not in correct position.
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Motor is overheated.
Move indicator clockwise slightly. Pull out knob.
Washer motor will stop if it becomes overheated. It will automatically restart after a cool down period of up to 30 minutes (if washer has not been manually turned off).
| Washer won't spin. | Lid is not completely closed. | Close lid completely. Safety lid lock must not be broken. | |||
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| Residue left in tub. | Heavily soiled items. | Wipe tub with a nonabrasive household cleanser, then | |||
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| Wash load too wet after | Washer is overloaded. | Do not overload washer. See Washing Procedures. | |||
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| Drain hose is kinked. | Straighten drain hose. | |||
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| Water does not enter | Water supply is not adequate in area. | Check another faucet in the house. Wait until water | |||
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| Water supply faucets are not completely open. Fully open hot and cold faucets. | ||||
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| Water is being used elsewhere in the house. | Water pressure must be at least 30 psi (260 kPa). Avoid | |||
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| Water inlet hoses are kinked. | Straighten hoses. | |||
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| Water level does not cover | Washer is overloaded. | Do not overload washer. When control is set at highest | |||
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| Warm or hot water is not | Hot water heater is set too low or is a | Measure hot water temperature at nearby faucet with | |||
| hot enough. | distance from laundry center. | candy or meat thermometer. Water temperature should | |||
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Hot water is being used elsewhere in the house.
Avoid using hot water elsewhere before or during washer use. There may not be enough hot water available for proper cleaning. If problem persists, your hot water system may be unable to support more than 1 use at a time.
| To conserve energy, the temperature of | See Operating Instructions for your washer |
| the cold and hot wash are regulated. |
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Water in washer does not | Drain hose is kinked or clogged. | Clean and straighten the drain hose. |
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Water leaks. | Loose fill hose connection at faucet or | Check and tighten hose connections. Install rubber |
| washer. | sealing washers provided. |
| House drain pipes are clogged. | Unclog drain pipes. Contact plumber if necessary. |
| Oversudsing. | Use less detergent. |
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Incorrect wash and rinse | Hot and cold water hoses are connected | Connect hot water hose to hot water faucet and cold |
temperatures. | to wrong supply faucets. | water hose to cold water faucet. |
Water is entering washer | Drain hose standpipe is incorrect height. | Standpipe must be a minimum of 33" (83.82 cm) high |
but tub does not fill. |
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| INSTRUCTIONS. |
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