Safety Instructions
Operating Instructions
Troubleshooting Tips
Consumer Support
Before you call for service…
NOISE |
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Washer is noisy |
| Washer is uneven | • To level the front of the washer, adjust the front leveling |
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| legs by rotating the individual leg in the proper direction |
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| for up or down. To level back of washer, lift back of |
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| machine 4″ (11 cm) and set down. |
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| Washer load is unbalanced | • Push the Cycle knob in to stop the washer, open the lid |
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| and redistribute the load evenly. Close the lid and restart. |
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| Shipping rod is still assembled | • To remove shipping rod from washer, pull yellow tag and |
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| in unit | attached rod from the bottom right hand side of washer. |
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| Washer is sitting too close to wall, • Pull washer away from the wall; about 4″ (11 cm) | |
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| causing knocking during cycle | is needed. |
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| Whistle or knock during fill | • Normal sounds during fill include the water filling |
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| in through the house plumbing. As the water pressure |
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| goes up and down, a knock or hammer can develop. |
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| Make sure the water faucets are fully turned on. |
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| Clanking or clunking | • Many washers have features such as pulse agitation and |
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| pauses during rinse and spin for reduced clothes wear |
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| and to reduce likelihood of soap residue. These short |
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| pauses of less than 1 minute are normal and will reduce |
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| clothing wear and increase water extraction. Sounds such |
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| as a metallic knock, double knock or metallic clunk occur |
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| when the washer transitions from a stop or paused state |
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| to running or spinning. They occur several times per cycle |
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| after speed changes or pauses. |
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Labels on the exterior | Occasionally the adhesive | • Use a hair dryer set at the lowest heat setting, directing |
of the washer will not | used on the labels does | the air at the label for a short amount of time. This will |
peel off cleanly | not release cleanly | release the adhesive easily, without damaging the surface |
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