OCCURRENCE

POSSIBLE CAUSE

SOLUTION

WASHER - OPERATING

 

 

 

 

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Washer does not start

Cycle selector is not in correct position.

Move indicator clockwise slightly. Pull out knob.

(continued).

 

 

 

 

Motor is overheated.

Washer motor will stop if it becomes overheated. It will

 

 

 

 

automatically restart after a cool down period of up

 

 

 

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. washer or it enters slowly.

Check another faucet in the house. Wait until water 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

Improper water level selection (for

Select higher water level/load size.

 

load.

models with water level/load size control).

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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 circular holes in wash tub.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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 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.

Water in washer does not Drain hose is kinked or clogged.

Clean and straighten the drain hose.

drain or drains slowly.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Water leaks.

Fill hose connection at faucet or washer.

Check and tighten hose connections. Install rubber

 

 

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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