Troubleshooting
For problem laundry solutions (i.e. fabric damage, residue, tangling) and special laundry care procedures, see the enclosed Laundering Tips brochure.
Won’t Fill | • | Plug cord into live electrical outlet. |
| • | Check fuse or reset circuit breaker. |
| • | Turn the control knob to proper cycle and pull knob out to start the washer. |
| • | Turn both faucets on fully. |
| • | Straighten inlet hoses. |
| • | Disconnect hoses and clean screens. Hose filter screens may be plugged. |
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Won’t Agitate | • | Check fuse or reset circuit breaker. |
| • | Make sure the lid is completely closed. |
| • | Turn the control knob to proper cycle and pull knob out to start the washer. |
| • | Close lid and pull knob out to start the washer. |
| • | Pauses are normal. Wait and see if the washer will start again. |
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Won’t Spin or Drain | • | Check fuse or reset circuit breaker. |
| • | Straighten drain hoses. Eliminate kinked hoses. If there is a home drain restriction, |
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| call for drain service. |
| • | Close lid and pull knob out to start the washer. For your safety, washer will not spin |
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| unless the lid is closed. |
| • | Suds lock – caused by too much suds. Rewash without detergent. Use correct |
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Load is Wet | • | Unevenly distributed load. Redistribute the load, close the lid and pull knob out. |
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| Check for leveling. Be sure water level is acceptable for load size. |
| • | A normal spin speed is recommended for heavy loads like jeans or towels. |
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Stops | • | Plug cord into live electrical outlet. |
| • | Check fuse or reset circuit breaker. |
| • | Turn the control knob to proper cycle and pull knob out to start the washer. |
| • | Close lid and pull knob out to start the washer. For your safety, washer will not spin |
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| unless lid is closed. |
| • | This may be a pause in the cycle. Wait briefly and it may start. |
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Leaks Water | • | Make sure hose connections are tight. |
| • | Make sure end of drain hose is correctly inserted and secured to drain facility. |
| • | Avoid extended soaking – soak for 30 minutes or less. |
| • | Avoid overloading. |
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Is Noisy | • | Be sure washer is leveled properly as outlined in installation manual. |
| • | Weak floors can cause vibration and walking. |
| • | Operating sounds will vary depending on agitation speed. |
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