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.)

Not cleaning or

Using too much detergent.

The suds from too much detergent can keep washer from

removing stains (cont.)

 

operating correctly. Always measure detergent and follow

 

 

manufacturer’s directions based on load size and soil level.

 

 

 

 

Not using correct cycle for fabric type.

Use a higher soil level cycle option and warmer wash

 

 

temperature to improve cleaning.

 

 

 

 

 

Use Heavy cycle for tough cleaning. See the “Cycle Guide” to

 

 

match your load with the best cycle.

 

 

 

 

Not using dispensers.

Use dispensers to avoid chlorine bleach and fabric softener

 

 

staining.

 

 

 

 

 

Load dispensers before starting a cycle. Select Fabric Softener

 

 

Added-Yes when using fabric softener.

 

 

 

 

 

Do not add products directly onto load.

 

 

 

 

Not washing like colors together.

Wash like colors together and remove promptly after the cycle

 

 

is complete to avoid dye transfer.

 

 

 

Incorrect dispenser

Clogged dispenser.

Use only liquid chlorine bleach in the bleach dispenser. Use only

operation

 

fabric softener in the fabric softener dispenser.

 

 

 

Fabric damage

Sharp items were in pockets during

Empty pockets, zip zippers, and snap or hook fasteners before

 

wash cycle.

washing to avoid snags and tears.

 

 

 

 

Strings and straps could have tangled.

Tie all strings and straps before starting wash load.

 

 

 

 

Items may have been damaged before

Mend rips and broken threads in seams before washing.

 

washing.

 

 

 

 

 

Fabric damage can occur if load is

Load garments in loose heaps evenly around the basket wall.

 

tightly packed.

Load with dry items only.

 

 

 

 

 

Use cycle designed for the fabrics being washed.

 

 

 

 

 

Add only 1 or 2 additional garments after washer has started.

 

 

 

 

Liquid chlorine bleach may have been

Do not pour liquid chlorine bleach directly onto load. Wipe up

 

added incorrectly.

bleach spills.

 

 

Undiluted bleach will damage fabrics. Do not use more than

 

 

recommended by manufacturer.

 

 

Do not place load items on top of bleach dispenser when

 

 

loading and unloading washer.

 

 

 

 

Garment care instructions may not

Always read and follow garment manufacturer’s care label

 

have been followed.

instructions. See the “Cycle Guide” to match your load with the

 

 

best cycle.

 

 

 

Odors

Monthly maintenance not done as

See “Washer Care” in Washer Maintenance.

 

recommended.

 

 

Unload washer as soon as cycle is complete.

 

 

 

Using too much detergent.

Be sure to measure correctly. Always follow the manufacturer’s

 

 

directions.

 

 

See “Washer Care” section.

 

 

 

Lid locked light is

The lid is not closed.

Close the lid. The washer will not start or fill with the lid open.

flashing

 

 

A cycle was stopped or paused

The washer may still be spinning. The lid will not unlock until the

 

 

using the Start/Pause/Unlock button.

basket has stopped spinning. This may take several minutes if

 

 

washing large loads or heavy fabrics.

 

 

 

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