TROUBLESHOOTING

COMMON WASHING PROBLEMS

Problem...

Cause...

Solution ...

Washer leaks

Fill hoses not tight.

Tighten hoses. See Installation

NOTE: After

Fill hose washers not properly seated.

Instructions.

checking these,

Reseat (reposition) washers. See

check household

Drain hose clamp not properly installed

Installation Instructions.

plumbing.

Clamp drain hose.

 

or is off.

 

Drain is clogged.

Tub moved forward during unloading, causing water to deflect off tub ring. Unit not level, causing water to deflect off tub ring.

Fill or spray rinses are deflecting off load. Washer is overloaded or load is unbalanced.

Unclog drain. Sink and standpipe must be able to handle 17 gallons (64 L) of water per minute.

Ensure tub is centered before starting washer.

Ensure front feet are installed and nuts are tightened. Level washer. Redistribute the load, or reduce load size.

Washer won’t

Drain hose is clogged.

drain/spin

 

 

Lid is open.

 

End of drain hose more than

 

72 inches (183 cm) above floor.

Unclog hose. See Installation Instructions for proper installation of drain hose.

Close the lid.

Lower drain hose.

Too much detergent – excessive sudsing.

Low voltage or using an extension cord.

Use less detergent.

Check electrical source or call electrician. Do not use extension cords.

 

 

Wet loads

Wrong spin speed for load being washed.

Choose a high spin speed.

 

 

 

Cold rinses.

Cold rinses leave loads wetter than

 

 

 

 

warm rinses. This is normal.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Washer continues

Top of drain hose is lower than water

Raise the drain hose. It must be

 

 

 

to fill/drain or

level in washer.

higher for proper operation.

 

 

cycle stuck

Drain hose fits too tightly into standpipe.

Adjust drain hose for loose yet

 

 

NOTE: Washer

 

secure fit. See Installation

 

 

pauses briefly

Drain hose taped into standpipe.

Instructions.

 

 

throughout each

Do not seal off drain hose with

 

 

cycle. This is normal.

 

tape. The hose needs an air gap.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Washer makes

Load is unbalanced.

Redistribute load.

 

 

 

noise

Washer is not level.

Level washer. Reset rear leveling

 

 

 

 

legs. See Installation Instructions.

 

 

 

Nuts on front feet not tight.

Tighten nuts.

 

 

 

Yellow shipping strap with cotter pins

See Installation Instructions.

 

 

 

not completely removed.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Whirlpool LSW9245EQ0 warranty Common Washing Problems

LSW9245EQ0 specifications

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