Stains,gray whites, dingy colors
•Did you properly sort the load? Dye transfer can occur
when mixing whites and colors in aload. Sort dark clothes
from whites and lights.
• Was the wash temperature too low? Use hot or warm
washes if safe for the load, Make sure your hot water system
is adequate to provide a hot water wash.
•Did you use enough detergent, ordo you have hard
water? Use more detergent for washing heavy soils incold or
hard water.
Are the hot and cold water hoses reversed? Check to be
sure the hot and cold water hoses are connected to the right
faucets. See "Connect Inlet Hoses" in the Installation
Instructions.
Did you follow the manufacturer's directions when adding
detergent and fabric softener? Measure detergent and
fabric softener. Use enough detergent to remove soil and hold
it insuspension. Dilute fabric softener and add to the rinse
portion of a cycle only. Do not drip fabric softener onto
clothes.
•Is there above average iron (rust) inwater? You may need
to install an iron filter.
Garments damaged
•Were sharp items removed from pockets before washing?
Empty pockets, zip zippers, snap or hook fasteners before
washing to prevent snagging and tearing of load.
• Were strings and sashes tied to prevent tangling? Straps
and strings can easily become entangled inthe load, causing
strain on seams andtearing,
• Were items damaged before washing? Mend rips and
broken threads inseams before washing.
•Did you overload the washer? The wash load must be
balanced and not overloaded. Loads should move freely
during washing.
Did you add chlorine bleach properly? Do net pour chlorine
bleach directly onto load. Wipe up bleach spills. Undiluted
bleach will damage fabrics, Do not place load items on top of
the bleach dispenser when loading and unloading the washer
(on some models), Do not use more than than the
manufacturer's recommended amount for a full load.
•Did you follow the manufacturer's care label instructions?
TROUBLESHOOTING DRYER
First try the solutions suggested here and possibly avoid the cost of a service call...
Dryer will not run
Has a household fuse blown, or has acircuit breaker
tripped? There may be2 fuses orcircuit breakers for the
dryer. Check to make sure both fuses are intact and tight, or
that both circuit breakers have not tripped. Replace the fuse
or reset the circuit breaker. If the problem continues, call an
electrician.
•Is the correct power supply available? This electric dryer
requires 120-volt power supply. Check with a qualified
electrician.
• Was a regular fuse used? Use a time-delay fuse,
•Is the dryer door firmly closed?
• Was the PUSH TO START DRYER button firmly pressed?
No heat
Has a household fuse blown, or has acircuit breaker
tripped? The drum may be turning, but you may not have
heat. Electric dryers use 2 fuses or circuit breakers. Replace
the fuse or reset the circuit breaker. If the problem continues,
call an electrician.
Unusual sounds
•Has the dryer had aperiod of non-use? If the dryer hasn't
been used fora while, there maybe a thumping sound during
the first few minutes of operation.
Is a coin, button, or paper clip caught between the drum
and front or rear of the dryer? Check the front and rear
edges of the drum for small objects, Clean out pockets
before laundering.
•Are the four legs installed, and is the dryer level front to
back and side to side? The dryer may vibrate if not properly
installed. See the Installation Instructions,
•Is the clothing knotted or balled up? When balled up, the
load willbounce, causing the dryer tovibrate. Separate the
load items and restart the dryer.
Timer does not noticeably advance
•Is the dryer set to Timed or Air Dry? The timer moves
slowly and continuously for the time setting.
•Is the dryer set to Automatic Drying? The timer moves only
when the clothing is mostly dry.
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