TROUBLESHOOTING
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If you experience | Possible causes |
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Washer Not Performing as Expected (cont.)
Solution
Washer won’t run or fill, washer stops working (cont.)
Washer not draining/ spinning, loads are still wet
Door locked at end of wash cycle
Door will not unlock
Incorrect or wrong wash or rinse temperatures
Not using HE detergent or using too | Only use HE detergent. Suds from regular detergents can |
much HE detergent. | slow or stop the washer. Always measure detergent, following |
| manufacturer’s directions based on your load requirements. |
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| To remove suds, cancel cycle. Select the QUICK cycle. Touch |
| and hold HOLD TO START. Do not add more detergent. |
Door not opened between cycles. | After 3 wash cycles in a row are completed, the door must be |
| opened and then closed before a new cycle can begin. |
Drain hose extends into standpipe | Check drain hose for proper installation. Use drain hose form |
farther than 4.5" (114 mm). | and securely attach to drainpipe or tub. Do not tape over drain |
| opening. |
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The drain hose is clogged, or the | Lower drain hose if the end is higher than 96" (2.4 m) above |
end of the drain hose more than | the floor. Remove any clogs from drain hose. See “Installation |
96" (2.4 m) above the floor. | Requirements” in Installation Instructions. |
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The drain hose fits too tightly | The drain hose should be loose yet fit securely. Do not seal the |
in the standpipe, or is it taped | drain hose with tape. The hose needs an air gap. See “Secure |
to the standpipe. | the Drain Hose” in Installation Instructions. |
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Using cycles with a slower spin | Cycles with slower spin speeds remove less water than cycles |
speed. | with fast spin speeds. Use the recommended cycle/speed spin |
| for your garment. |
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Washer not loaded as recommended. | A tightly packed or unbalanced load may not allow the washer |
| to spin correctly, leaving the load wetter than normal. See |
| “Cycle Guide” for load size recommendation for each cycle. |
The load may be out of balance. | Avoid washing single items. Balance a single item such as a rug |
| or jeans jacket with a few extra items. |
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Not using HE detergent or using too | Use only HE detergent. Suds from regular detergent or using too |
much HE detergent. | much detergent can slow or stop draining or spinning. Always |
| measure and follow manufacturer’s directions for your load. |
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Small items may have been caught | Check the drum for any items sticking through the drum holes. |
in the pump or stuck between the | Empty pockets and use garment bags when washing small |
washer drum and the outer tub. | items. |
Water remaining in washer after cycle. | Select DRAIN & SPIN to remove any water remaining in the |
| washer. The washer door will unlock at the end of the drain. |
Door locks when cycle has started. | If the “Add a Garment” light is lit, touch HOLD TO START once. |
| The door will unlock. |
Check for proper water supply. | Make sure hot and cold inlet hoses are not reversed. |
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| Both hoses must be attached to both washer and faucet, and |
| have both hot and cold water flowing to inlet valve. |
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| Check that inlet valve screens are not clogged. |
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| Remove any kinks in hoses. |
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Washing many loads. | Your hot water tank may not have enough hot water to keep up |
| with the number of hot or warm washes. This is normal. |
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