Whirlpool 3967363 warranty Problem Cause Solution Washer stops, Residue or lint, On load, Tearing

TROUBLESHOOTING

COMMON WASHING PROBLEMS (CONT.)

Problem...	Cause...		Solution...
Washer stops	•	Power cord not plugged in.	•	Plug in power cord.
	•	No power at plug.	•	Check electrical source or call
				electrician.

•Fuse blown or circuit breaker open.

•Replace fuse or reset circuit breaker. If problem continues, call electrician.

•Using an extension cord.

•Washer is in Spin status.

•Do not use extension cords.

•During Spin, the washer will cycle On and Off. This is normal.

	•	Washer is overloaded.	•	Wash smaller loads.
Residue or lint	•	Improper sorting.	•	Sort lint givers (towels, chenille)
on load				from lint takers (corduroy,
				synthetics). Also sort by color.
	•	Overloading.	•	Lint can be trapped in load if
				overloaded. Wash smaller loads.
	•	Paper or tissue in pockets.	•	Clean out pockets before washing.
	•	Not enough detergent.	•	Use enough detergent to hold
				lint in water.
	•	Detergent not dissolving.	•	Use wash water warmer than 70°F
				(21°C).
	•	Wash water colder than 70°F (21°C).	•	Use wash water warmer than 70°F
				(21°C).

Tearing	•	Overloading. Improper use of washer.
	•	Improper use of chlorine bleach.
	•	Sharp items not removed from pockets;
		fasteners not fastened.
	•	Items damaged before washing.

•Loads should move freely during wash. Wash smaller loads.

•Do not pour chlorine bleach directly on load. Wipe up bleach spills. Undiluted bleach will damage fabrics.

•Clean out pockets before washing. Zip zippers before washing.

•Mend rips and broken threads in seams before washing.

Stains on load	•	Improper use of fabric softener.
	•	Iron (rust) in water.
	•	Not enough detergent used, causing soil
		to be redeposited.
	•	Dye transfer due to not sorting loads
		properly.
	•	Dye transfer due to not unloading
		washer promptly.

•Add fabric softener to the fabric softener dispenser. Do not drip fabric softener on clothes.

•Install an iron filter.

•Use enough detergent to remove soil and hold it in suspension.

•Sort dark clothing from whites and lights.

•Unload the washer as soon as it stops.

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