TROUBLESHOOTING
If you experience
Washer not performing as expected (cont.)
Incorrect dispenser
operation
Fabric Damage
Odors
Lid Locked light is flashing
EU representative: Whirlpool Europe s.r.l., Viale Guido Borghi 27, 21025 Comerio (VA) Italy
Manufacturer: Whirlpool Corp., 119 Birdseye St., Clyde, OH 43410
First try the solutions suggested here to possibly avoid a service call.
Possible Causes
Clogged dispenser.
Sharp items were in pockets
during wash cycle.
Strings and straps could have
tangled.
Items may have been
damaged before washing.
Fabric damage can occur if
the load is tightly packed.
Liquid chlorine bleach may
have been added incorrectly.
Garment care instructions
may not have been followed.
Monthly maintenance not
done as recommended.
Using too much detergent.
The lid is not closed.
A cycle was stopped or
paused using the Start/Pause
button.
Use only liquid chlorine bleach in the bleach dispenser. Use
only fabric softener in the fabric softener dispenser.
Empty pockets, zip zippers, and snap or hook fasteners before
washing to avoid snags and tears.
Tie all strings and straps before starting wash load.
Mend rips and broken threads in seams before washing.
Load garments in loose heaps evenly around the basket wall.
Load with dry items only.
Use cycle designed for the fabrics being washed.
Add only 1 or 2 additional garments after washer has started.
Do not pour liquid chlorine bleach directly onto load. Wipe up bleach
spills.
Undiluted bleach will damage fabrics. Do not use more than
recommended by manufacturer.
Do not place load items on top of bleach dispenser when loading
and unloading washer.
Always read and follow garment manufacturer's care label instructions.
See "Cycle Guide" to match your load with the best cycle.
See "Washer Care" in Washer Maintenance.
Unload washer as soon as cycle is complete.
Be sure to measure correctly. Always follow the manufacturer's
directions.
See "Washer Care" section.
Close the lid. The washer will not start or fill with the lid open.
The washer may still be spinning. The lid will not unlock until the
basket has stopped spinning. This may take several minutes if
washing large loads or heavy fabrics.
Solution
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