TROUBLESHOOTING

First try the solutions suggested here to possibly avoid the cost of a service call.

If you experience

Possible Causes

Solution

Washer not performing as expected (cont.)

Washer won’t run

Check proper electrical supply.

Plug power cord into an earthed outlet.

or fill, washer stops

 

 

 

Do not use an extension cord.

working or wash light

 

 

Ensure there is power to outlet.

remains on (indicating

 

that the washer was

 

 

 

Reset a tripped circuit breaker. Replace any blown fuses.

unable to fill

 

 

NOTE: If problems continue, contact an electrician.

appropriately) (cont.)

 

 

 

Normal washer operation.

Lid must be closed for washer to run.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Washer will pause during certain phases of cycle. Do not

 

 

interrupt cycle.

 

 

 

 

 

Washer spins the dry load for several minutes before filling to

 

 

determine if load is balanced. You may hear the hum of the

 

 

spins. This is normal.

 

Washer may be tightly packed.

Remove several items, rearrange load evenly in basket, and add

 

 

detergent. Close lid and press START/Pause/Unlock.

 

 

 

 

 

Do not add more than 1 or 2 additional items after cycle has

 

 

started to avoid tightly packing or unbalancing.

 

 

 

Washer not draining/

Empty pockets and use garment bags

Small items may have been caught in pump or between basket

spinning, loads

for small items.

and tub, which can slow draining.

are still wet, or spin

Use a cycle with a low spin speed.

Cycles with lower spin speeds remove less water than cycles

light remains on

 

with high spin speeds. Use the recommended cycle/speed spin

(indicating that the

 

 

for your garment. To remove extra water in the load, select Drain

washer was unable

 

 

& Spin. Load may need to be rearranged to allow even

to pump out water

 

 

distribution of the load in the basket.

within 10 minutes)

 

 

 

The washer may be tightly packed or

Tightly packed or unbalanced loads may not allow the washer

 

 

unbalanced.

to spin correctly, leaving the load wetter than normal. Evenly

 

 

arrange the wet load for balanced spinning. Select the Drain &

 

 

Spin cycle to remove excess water. See “Using Your Washer”

 

 

for loading recommendations.

 

Check plumbing for correct drain hose

Check drain hose for proper installation. Use drain hose form

 

installation. Drain hose extends into

and securely attach to drainpipe or tub. Do not tape over drain

 

standpipe farther than 114 mm (4.5").

opening. Lower drain hose if the end is higher than 2.4 m (96")

 

 

above the floor. Remove any clogs from drain hose.

 

 

 

 

Too much detergent causing suds to

Always measure and follow detergent directions for your

 

slow or stop draining and spinning.

load. To remove extra suds, select Rinse & Spin. Do not

 

 

add detergent.

 

 

 

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