Whirlpool CATALYST manual Troubleshooting, Water Inlet Hoses, Non-use or vacation care

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Water Inlet Hoses

Replace inlet hoses after five years of use to reduce the risk of hose failure. Periodically inspect and replace inlet hoses if bulges, kinks, cuts, wear or leaks are found.

When replacing your inlet hoses, mark the date of replacement on the label with a permanent marker.

Vacation, Storage, and Moving Care

Install and store your washer where it will not freeze. Because some water may stay in the hoses, freezing can damage your washer. If storing or moving your washer during freezing weather, winterize it.

Non-use or vacation care

Operate your washer only when you are at home. If you will be on vacation or not using your washer for an extended period of time, you should:

■Unplug washer or disconnect power.

■Turn off the water supply to the washer. This helps avoid accidental flooding (due to a water pressure surge) while you are away.

To winterize washer

1.Shut off both water faucets.

2.Disconnect and drain water inlet hoses.

3.Put 1 quart (1 L) of R.V.-type antifreeze in the basket.

4.Run washer on a drain and spin setting (see “Selecting Options”) for about 30 seconds to mix the antifreeze and water.

5.Unplug washer or disconnect power.

To use washer again

1.Flush water pipes and hoses.

2.Reconnect water inlet hoses.

3.Turn on both water faucets.

4.Plug in washer or reconnect power.

5.Run the washer through a complete cycle with 1 cup (250 mL) of detergent to clean out antifreeze.

TROUBLESHOOTING

First try the solutions suggested here and possibly avoid

the cost of a service call...

Washer displaying code message

■“LF” (Long Fill)

Are the water inlet hoses kinked or clogged? Are the water inlet valve screens clear?

■“LD” (Long Drain)

Is the drain hose kinked or clogged?

■“FF” (Fill Failure)

There is a problem with the water level sensing system. Call for service.

■“OL” (Open Lid) Is the lid open?

■“OB” (Off Balance)

Is the load unbalanced? Redistribute the load.

■“F” Variables (F1, F2, ...F9)

A washer operation failure has occurred. Do the following:

1.Press Pause/Cancel twice.

2.Open and close the washer lid.

3.Reset the cycle and press Start.

If the problem persists, press Pause/Cancel twice to clear the display. Call for service.

Washer won’t fill, rinse or agitate

■Check the following:

Is the power cord plugged into a grounded 3 prong outlet?

Is there power at the plug? Check electrical source or call electrician.

Are the water inlet valve screens clogged? Are the hot and cold water faucets turned on? Is the water inlet hose kinked?

Is there oversudsing? Spin load; restart cycle. Do not add detergent.

■Does the water level seem too low, or does the washer appear to not fill completely?

The top of the agitator is much higher than the highest water level. This creates a perception that the washer is not filling completely. This is normal.

Washer stops

■Check the following:

Is the power cord plugged into a grounded 3 prong outlet?

Did you press Pause/Cancel? To restart the washer, press Start.

Are the water inlet valve screens clogged? Are the hot and cold water faucets turned on? Is the water inlet hose kinked?

■Is there power at the plug?

Check electrical source or call electrician.

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