Avoid Service Checklist
Before calling for service, review this list. It may save both time and expense. The list includes common concerns that are not the result of defective workmanship or materials in this washer.
OCCURRENCE | POSSIBLE CAUSE | SOLUTION |
NOISE
"Clunking" | or | gear | A certain amount of | "clunkhlg" or gear | |||
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Rattling |
| and clanking | Foreign objects such as coins or safety | ||||
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| pins may be in tub or pump. | |||
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| Belt buckles and metal fasteners are | |||
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Squealing | sound | or hot | Washer | is overloaded. | |||
rubber | odor. |
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Thumping | sound. |
| Heavy | wash | loads | may produce a | |
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Vibrating | noise. |
| Washer is not resting firmly on floor. | ||||
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| Shipping bolt and block have not been | |||
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| Wash load unevenly distributed in tub. | |||||
Washer | does not | start. | Electricalpower cord maynot be plugged | ||||
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Housefuseblown, drcuit breaker tripped, or a power outage has occurred,
This is normal.
Stop washer and check tub. If noise continues after washer is restarted, objects may be in pump. (iall your authorized servicer.
To prevent unnecessary noise and damage to tub, fasten fasteners and turn items inside out.
Do not overload washer. Stop washer and reduce load.
This is usually normal. If sound continues, washer is probably out of balance. Stop washer and redistribute wash load.
Move washer so it rests firmly on floor. Adjust leveling legs. See INSTALLATIONINSTRUCTIONSfor details.
See INSTALLATION INSTRU(TIONS for removing shipping bolt and block.
Stop washer and rearrange wash load.
Make sure plug fits tightly in wall outlet.
Reset circuit breaker or replace fuse. Do not increase fuse capacity. If problem is a circuit overload, have it corrected by a qualified electrician. If problem is a power outage, call local electric company.
| Water supply faucets are not turned on. | Turn on water supply faucets. | ||
| Cycle selector is not | in correct position. | Move indicator | clockwise slightly. Pull out knob. |
| Motor is overheated. | Washer motor | wiil stop if it becomes overheated. It | |
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| up to 130minutes (if washer has not been manually | |
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Washer won't spin. | Lid is not completely | closed. | Close lid completely. | |
| Heavily soiled items. |
| Wipe tub with a nonabrasive household cleanser, then | |
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| rinse. Shake or brush excessdirt and sand from items | |
before washing.
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