TROUBLESHOOTING
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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 or between basket | |||
spinning, loads are | for small items. | and tub, which can slow draining. | |||
still wet, or spin light |
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Using a cycle with a low spin speed. | Cycles with lower spin speeds remove less water than cycles | ||||
remains on (indicating | |||||
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| for your garment. To remove extra water in the load, select | ||||
unable to pump out |
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| DRAIN & SPIN. Load may need to be rearranged to allow even | ||||
water within 10 minutes) |
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| distribution of the load in the basket. | ||||
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| The washer may be tightly packed or | Tightly packed or unbalanced loads may not allow the washer | |||
| unbalanced. | to spin correctly, leaving the load wetter than normal. Evenly | |||
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| arrange the wet load for balanced spinning. Select the Drain & | |||
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| Spin cycle to remove excess water. See “Using Your Washer” for | |||
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| Check plumbing for correct | Check drain hose for proper installation. Use drain hose form | |||
| drain hose installation. Drain hose | and securely attach to drainpipe or tub. Do not tape over drain | |||
| extends into standpipe farther than | opening. Lower drain hose if the end is higher than 96" (2.4 m) | |||
| 4.5" (114 mm). | above the floor. Remove any clogs from drain hose. | |||
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| Too much detergent causing suds to | Use only HE detergent. Always measure and follow detergent | |||
| slow or stop draining and spinning. | directions for your load. To remove extra suds, select RINSE & | |||
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Dry spots on load | High speed spins extract more | The high spin speeds combined with air flow during the final spin | |||
after cycle | moisture than traditional | can cause items near the top of the load to develop dry spots | |||
| washers. | during the final spin. This is normal. | |||
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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 | ||||
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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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| Energy saving controlled | ENERGY STAR® qualified washers use cooler wash and rinse | |||
| wash temperatures. | water temperatures than your previous washer. This includes | |||
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| cooler hot and warm washes. | |||
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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| Not using HE detergent or using too | The suds from regular detergent can keep washer from | |||
| much HE detergent. | operating correctly. | |||
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| Use only HE detergent. Be sure to measure correctly. | |||
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| Always measure detergent and follow detergent directions | |||
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| based on load size and soil level. | |||
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| Washer not loaded as recommended. | The washer is less efficient at rinsing when tightly packed. | |||
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| Load garments in loose heaps evenly around the washplate. The | |||
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| washer will not rinse well if tightly packed. Load with dry items | |||
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| Use cycle designed for the fabrics being washed. | |||
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| Add only 1 or 2 garments after washer has started. | |||
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