Problem

Possible Cause

MachinePower cord not plugged in.

Stops

No power at plug.

Fuse blown or circuit breaker open.

Using an extension cord.

Timer is not lined up.

 

 

Timer knob not pulled out.

 

 

Washer

at pause

in

 

 

 

PERMANENT

PRESS

Cycle

 

 

(approximately

two minutes).

 

 

Machine

is overloaded.

 

Agitator

Not

The

top

of the

agitator

moves

Working

 

only

in one

direction.

 

 

 

The top of the agitator is loose.

Water

Level

The

top

of the

agitator

is much

Too Low/Not

higher

than

the highest

water

Completely

level.

 

This

creates

a perception

Filling

 

of the

washer

not being

full.

Tub is

 

Tub

pulled

forward

when

Crooked

unloading,

 

 

 

 

 

 

Tub

moves.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Unit

not

level.

 

 

 

Lint on Load Improper sorting.

Overloading.

Paper or tissue in pockets.

Not enough detergent.

Detergent not dissolving. Water temperatures lower than 6O°F.

8olution

Plug in power cord.

Check electrical source or call electrician.

Replace fuse or reset circuit breaker. If problem continues, call electrician.

Do not use extension cords.

Turn timer to the right slightly and pull to start.

Set and pull out knob.

Allow cycle to continue (see "OPERATION").

Wash smaller loads.

This is normal.

This is normal.

This is normal.

Ensure tub is centered before starting washer.

This is normal.

Ensure front feet are installed and nuts are tightened. Level washer. Reset rear legs

(see "INSTALLATION," Section G).

Sort lint givers from tint takers and by color.

Lint can be trapped in load if overloaded. Wash smaller loads.

Clean out pockets before washing.

Use enough detergent to hold tint in water.

Use Automatic Temperature Control (ATC). ATC ensures wash water temperature will be warmer than 7O°R

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