OCCURRENCE

POSSIBLE CAUSE

SOLUTION

 

 

 

 

 

 

WASHER - OPERATING

(continued)

Washer does not start Cycle selector is not in correct position.

(continued).

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.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Residue left in tub.

Heavily soiled items.

Wipe tub with a nonabrasive household cleanser, then

 

 

 

 

rinse. Shake or brush excess dirt and sand from items

WASHER - WATER

 

 

before washing.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Wash load too wet after

Washer is overloaded.

Do not overload washer. See Washing Procedures.

 

spin.

 

 

 

 

Load is out of balance.

Rearrange load to allow proper spinning.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Drain hose is kinked.

Straighten drain hose.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Water does not enter

Water supply is not adequate in area.

Check another faucet in the house. Wait until water

 

washer or it enters slowly.

 

 

supply and pressure increase.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Water supply faucets are not completely open. Fully open hot and cold faucets.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Water is being used elsewhere in the house.

Water pressure must be at least 30 psi (260 kPa). Avoid

 

 

 

 

running water elsewhere while washer is filling.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Water inlet hoses are kinked.

Straighten hoses.

 

 

 

 

 

Water level does not cover

Washer is overloaded.

Do not overload washer. When control is set at highest

 

load.

 

 

fill level, dry load level should not be higher than top row

 

 

 

 

of circular holes in wash tub.

 

 

 

 

 

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

 

 

 

 

be at least 120°F (49°C). Adjust water heater as

 

 

 

 

necessary.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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.

 

 

 

 

Water in washer does not

Drain hose is kinked or clogged.

Clean and straighten the drain hose.

drain or drains slowly.

 

 

 

 

 

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.

 

 

 

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.

 

to prevent siphoning. See INSTALLATION

 

 

INSTRUCTIONS.

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