Before you call for service

If you are having an operating problem, check this chart to see what might be the cause before you call for assistance.

Operating problem Check if

Washer

will not

fill.

Power cord is plugged into a live circuit with

 

 

 

proper voltage.

 

 

 

Fuse has blown or circuit breaker has

 

 

 

tripped. Check if time-delay fuse has been

 

 

 

used.

 

 

 

Both hot and cold water faucets are open.

 

 

 

Water supply hoses are kinked.

 

 

 

Cycle control knob is set and pulled out.

Washer

does not

spin.

Lid is closed.

What to do

Firmly plug power cord into electrical outlet. Check circuit voltage at fuse/circuit breaker box.

Replace fuse with a time-delay fuse of the correct capacity. Reset circuit breaker.

Open both faucets.

Straighten hoses.

Set cycle control knob and pull out firmly.

Close lid firmly.

Washer stops during a cycle.

Washer fills and drains without running.

Washer drains during wash and rinse cycles or water siphons out.

Power cord is plugged into a live circuit with proper voltage.

Fuse has blown or circuit breaker has tripped. Check if time-delay fuse has been used.

Washer pauses briefly at different times in

each cycle. These pauses are normal.

Power cord is plugged into a live circuit with proper voltage.

Fuse has blown or circuit breaker has tripped. Check if time-delay fuse has been used.

Cycle control knob is pointing to a number in the cycle.

Drain hose is higher than the water level in the washer.

Firmly plug power cord into electrical outlet. Check circuit voltage at fuse/circuit breaker box.

Replace fuse with a time-delay fuse of the correct capacity. Reset circuit breaker.

Wait a minute to see if washer starts cycle again.

Firmly plug power cord into electrical outlet. Check circuit voltage at fuse/circuit breaker box.

Replace fuse with a time-delay fuse of the correct capacity. Reset circuit breaker.

Set cycle control knob on correct number in the cycle.

Adjust drain hose so that it is higher than the water level in the washer.

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