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BEFORE CALLING FOR SERVICE (cont.)

Washer won't	• Control	panel is asleep	• This is normal.	Press POWER.
operate	• Washer	is unplugged	• Make sure cord	is plugged securely into a working outlet.

•Water supply is turned off• Turn both hot and cold faucets fully on.

•Controls are not set properly• Make sure the cycle was set correctly, close the lid and

press START.

•Lid is open-safety feature prevents • Close lid and reset cycle, to the beginning if necessary. the washer from filling and operation

when lid is up

•Circuit breaker/fuse is tripped/blown • Check house circuit breakers/fuses. Replace fuses or reset breaker. The washer should have a dedicated circuit.

•Electronics need to be reset• Press the POWER button, then reselect the desired cycle and press the START/PAUSE button.

•START was not pressed after a • Press the POWER button then reselect the desired cycle

cycle was set and press the START/PAUSE button.

•Extremely low water pressure • Check another faucet in the house to make sure that household water pressure is adequate.

• Washer is too cold	• If the washer has been exposed to temperatures below
	freezing for an extended period of time, allow it to warm up
	before pressing POWER. Otherwise, the display will not
	come on.

• Filter clogged or fill hoses may be

Washer not fillingkinked properly

• Energy efficiency

•Make sure that filters (blue and orange screens must be free of solids) on the unit are not clogged. Refer to the filter cleaning instructions on page 24.

Check that fill hoses are not kinked or clogged.

•This is an energy-efficient washer. As a result the tempera- ture settings for this washer may be different than non-energy-efficient washers.

• Insufficient	water supply	• Make sure that the water supply is turned on. Make sure
		that the water faucets are turned to their completely open
		positions.
• The washer	lid is open	• The washer lid must be closed for all washer cycle
		operations. If the lid is opened during washer operation, all
		functions will stop, including water filling.
• Incorrect fill hose connection		• Make sure that the fill hoses connect the hot water supply to
		the hot inlet on the washer, and the cold water supply to the
		cold inlet on the washer (hot to hot, cold to cold).
• Water fill optimization		• Water may not cover the top level of the clothes. This is
		normal for this high-efficiency washer. The water fill is opti-
		mized by the system for best wash performance.

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