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COMMON WASHING PROBLEMS (CONT.) |
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| Won’t fill/rinse/agitate | • Power cord not plugged in. | • Plug in power cord. |
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| or wrong tempera- | • Timer (Cycle Control knob) dial | • Turn timer knob to the right slightly | ||||
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| • Water inlet valve screens are plugged. | • Clean screens. | ||||
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| • Water is turned off. | • Turn on water. | ||||
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| • Hot and cold hoses are reversed. | • Reverse hoses. | ||||
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| • Inlet hose is kinked. | • Straighten hose. | ||||
| Washer stops | • Power cord not plugged in. | • Plug in power cord. |
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| • No power at plug. | • Check electrical source or call | ||||
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•Fuse blown or circuit breaker open.
•Replace fuse or reset circuit breaker. If problem continues, call electrician.
•Using an extension cord.
•Timer dial is not lined up.
•Do not use extension cords.
•Turn timer to the right slightly and pull to start.
| • Timer knob not pulled out. | • Set and pull out knob. | ||
| • Machine is overloaded. | • Wash smaller loads. | ||
Water level seems | • The top of the agitator is much higher | • This is normal. |
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not completely filling | a perception of the washer not being full. |
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Washer tub is | • Tub is pulled forward when unloading. | • Push tub to center before |
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| • Tub moves. | • This is normal. | ||
| • Unit not level. | • Ensure front feet are installed | ||
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Residue or lint | • Improper sorting. | • Sort lint givers (towels, chenille) |
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| • Overloading. | • Lint can be trapped in load if | ||
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| • Paper or tissue in pockets. | • Clean out pockets before washing. | ||
| • Not enough detergent. | • Use enough detergent to hold | ||
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| • Detergent not dissolving. | • Use wash water warmer than 70°F | ||
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•Wash water colder than 70°F (21°C).
•Use wash water warmer than 70°F (21°C).
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