Maintenance
Before You Call for Service
You may save time and money by checking the following:
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| Close the loading door tightly. |
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| Turn on the hot and cold water faucets. |
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| Pull timer knob out to start the washer. Check to make sure |
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| Clean the screens in the water mixing valve. |
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| Are controls properly set? |
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| Broken drive belt. Call the service person. |
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| • | Automatic Cycle – Adjust to more or less dry setting. | |
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| • | Is the load too small? Small loads may not tumble properly or dry evenly. | |
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