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| WASHER - OPERATING |
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| Washer does not start | Cycle selector is not in correct position. | Move indicator clockwise slightly. Pull out knob. | ||||
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| Motor is overheated. | Washer motor will stop if it becomes overheated. It will | ||||||
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| Washer won't spin. | Lid is not completely closed. | Close lid completely. | ||||
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| Residue left in tub. | Heavily soiled items. | Wipe tub with a nonabrasive household cleanser, then | ||||
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| rinse. Shake or brush excess dirt and sand from items | ||
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| Wash load too wet after spin. | Washer is overloaded. | Do not overload washer. See Washing Procedures. | ||||
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| Load is out of balance. | Rearrange load to allow proper spinning. | ||||
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| Drain hose is kinked. | Straighten drain hose. | ||||
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| Water does not enter washer | Water supply is not adequate in area. | Check another faucet in the house. Wait until water supply | ||||
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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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| running water elsewhere while washer is filling. | ||
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| Water inlet hoses are kinked. | Straighten hoses. | ||||
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Water level does not cover load.
Improper water level selection (for models with water level/load size control).
Select higher water level/load size.
Washer is overloaded. | Do not overload washer. When control is set at highest fill |
| level, dry load level should not be higher than top row of |
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Warm or hot water is not hot enough.
Hot water heater is set too low or is a distance from laundry center.
Measure hot water temperature at nearby faucet with candy or meat thermometer. Water temperature should be at least 130°F (70°C). Adjust water heater as necessary.
Hot water is being used elsewhere in the house.
Drain hose is kinked or clogged.
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.
Clean and straighten the drain hose.
Water in washer does not Fill hose connection at faucet or washer. drain or drains slowly.
Check and tighten hose connections. Install rubber sealing washers provided.
Water leaks. | House drain pipes are clogged. | Unclog drain pipes. Contact plumber if necessary. | |
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| Oversudsing. | Use less detergent. | |
Incorrect wash and rinse | Hot and cold water hoses are connected |
temperatures. | to wrong supply faucets. |
Connect hot water hose to hot water faucet and cold water hose to cold water faucet.
Water is entering washer but Drain hose standpipe is incorrect height. tub does not fill.
Standpipe must be a minimum of 33" (83.82 cm) high to prevent siphoning. See INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS.
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