■Are the water inlet valve screens clogged? Turn off the water and remove inlet hoses from the washer. Remove any accumulated film or particles. Reinstall hoses, turn on water and check for leaks.
■Are both the hot and cold water faucets turned on? Turn on the water.
■Is the water inlet hose kinked? Straighten the hoses.
■Does the water level seem too low, or does the washer appear to not fill completely? The top of the agitator is much higher than the highest water level. This is normal and necessary for clothes to move freely.
■Has a household fuse blown, or has a circuit breaker tripped? Replace the fuse or reset the circuit breaker. If the problem continues, call an electrician.
■Is the washer in a normal pause in the cycle? The washer pauses for about 2 minutes during certain cycles. Allow the cycle to continue. Some cycles feature periods of agitation and soak.
■Is the washer overloaded? Wash smaller loads.
■Is the lid open? The lid must be closed during operation. Washer will not agitate or spin with the lid open.
Washer won’t drain or spin
■Is the drain hose clogged, or the end of the drain hose more than 96" (244 cm) above the floor? See “Connect Drain Hose” for proper installation of drain hose.
■Is the lid open? The lid must be closed during operation. Washer will not agitate or spin with the lid open.
■Is there excessive sudsing? Always measure detergent. Follow manufacturer’s directions. If you have very soft water, you might need to use less detergent.
Washer continues to fill or drain; cycle seems stuck
■Is the top of drain hose lower than the water level in washer? The top of the hose must be higher than the water level in the washer for proper operation. See “Drain System.”
■Does the drain hose fit too tightly in the standpipe, or is it taped to the standpipe? The drain hose should be loose yet fit securely. Do not seal the drain hose with tape. The hose needs an air gap. See “Secure the Drain Hose.”
Wash/Rinse temperature not what I selected
■Are the hot and cold water inlet hoses reversed? See “Connect the Inlet Hoses” for more information. As your frequency of loads washed increases, the water temperature may decrease for hot and warm temperatures. This is normal.
Washer Results
Load too wet
■Did you use the right cycle for the load being washed? Select a cycle with a higher spin speed (if available).
■Did you use a cold rinse? Cold rinses leave loads wetter than warm rinses. This is normal.
Residue or lint on load
■Did you sort properly? Sort lint givers (towels, chenille) from lint takers (corduroy, synthetics). Also sort by color.
■Did you overload the washer? The wash load must be balanced and not overloaded. Clothes should move freely. Lint can be trapped in the load if overloaded. Wash smaller loads.
■Did you select the correct water level? The water level should be correct for the load size. Clothes should move freely in the water.
■Did you use enough detergent? Follow manufacturer’s directions. Use enough detergent to hold the lint in the water.
■Did you line dry your clothing? If so, you can expect some lint on the clothing.
■Check the following:
Was paper or tissue left in the pockets?
Is your water colder than 60°F (15.6°C)? Wash water colder than 60°F (15.6°C) may not completely dissolve the detergent.
Did you use the proper cycle time for the load? Reducing wash time (duration) is another way to reduce lint.
Stains on load
■Did you follow the manufacturer’s directions when adding detergent and fabric softener? Measure detergent and fabric softener. Use enough detergent to remove soil and hold it in suspension. Dilute fabric softener and add to the rinse portion of a cycle only. Do not drip fabric softener on clothes.
■Is there above average iron (rust) in water? You may need to install an iron filter.
■Did you properly sort the load? Sort dark clothes from whites and lights.
■Did you unload the washer promptly? To avoid the transfer of dye, unload the washer as soon as it stops.
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