TROUBLESHOOTING

First try the solutions suggested here or visit our website at www.whirlpool.com/product_help -

In Canada www.whirlpool.ca for assistance and to possibly avoid a service call.

If you experience

Possible Causes

Solution

Washer not performing as expected (cont.)

Washer won’t run or fill,

Check proper electrical supply.

Plug power cord into a grounded 3-prong outlet.

washer stops working

 

 

 

Do not use an extension cord.

(cont.)

 

 

 

 

Ensure there is power to outlet.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Reset a tripped circuit breaker. Replace any blown fuses.

 

 

NOTE: If problems continue, contact an electrician.

 

 

 

 

Normal washer operation.

Lid must be closed for washer to run.

 

 

 

 

 

Washer will pause during certain phases of cycle. Do not

 

 

interrupt cycle.

 

 

 

 

 

Washer may be stopped to reduce suds.

 

 

 

 

Washer may be tightly packed.

Remove several items, rearrange load evenly around the

 

 

washplate. Do not load garments directly over the center

 

 

of the washplate. Close lid and press START/PAUSE.

 

 

 

 

 

Add only 1 or 2 additional garments after washer has started.

 

 

 

 

 

Do not add more water to the washer.

 

 

 

 

Not using HE detergent or using too

Only use HE detergent. Suds from regular detergents can slow

 

much HE detergent.

or stop the washer. Always measure detergent and following

 

 

detergent directions based on your load requirements.

 

 

 

 

 

To remove suds, cancel cycle. Select RINSE/DRAIN & SPIN.

 

 

Select your cycle. Press START/PAUSE. Do not add more detergent.

 

 

 

Washer not draining/

Empty pockets and use garment

Small items may have been caught in pump or between basket

spinning, loads are still

bags for small items.

and tub, which can slow draining.

wet

 

 

Using cycles with a lower spin speed.

Cycles with lower spin speeds remove less water than cycles

 

 

 

with high spin speeds. Use the recommended cycle/speed spin

 

 

for your garment.

 

 

 

 

Washer may be tightly packed or

Tightly packed loads may not allow the washer to spin correctly,

 

unbalanced.

leaving the load wetter than normal. Evenly arrange the wet

 

 

load for balanced spinning. Select RINSE/DRAIN & SPIN to

 

 

remove excess water. See “Using Your Washer” for loading

 

 

recommendations.

 

 

 

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