Before you call for service...
OPERATION
Washer won't operate
Movement inside machine
when shut off
PERFORMANCE
Clothes too wet
Colored spots
Grayed or yellowed
clothes
Lint or residue on
clothes
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Possible Causes
Possible Causes
selected
Clothes are air or line dried
Incorrect sorting
Washing too long
What To Do
Make sure cord is plugged securely into a working outlet.
Turn both hot and cold faucets fully on.
Check controls.
Close lid and reset cycle, to the beginning if necessary.
Check house circuit breakers/fuses. Replace fuses or
reset breaker. Washer should have separate outlet.
Pull timer knob.
Call for service.
When the machine is manually turned off, the shifter will
disengage the motor before completely shutting down.
If lid is raised before the motor is disengaged, it will resume
when lid is closed.
What To Do
Make sure the spin cycle selected matches the load you are
washing. Some fabrics will feel wetter when rinsed with cold water.
Check fabric softener package for instructions.
Pretreat stain and rewash.
Sort whites or lightly colored items from dark colors.
Use more detergent (especially with larger loads).
Be sure to follow detergent manufacturer's directions.
Use a water conditioner like Calgon brand or install
a water softener.
Make sure water heater is delivering water at
120°F–140°F (48°C–60°C).
Select load size to match clothes load.
Add detergent before you load items.
Sort clothes by color. If fabric label states wash separately,
unstable dyes may be indicated.
If you do not dry your clothes with a clothes dryer, your
clothes may retain more lint.
Separate lint producers from lint collectors.
Wash small loads for a shorter time than larger loads.
Add detergent before you load items.
Try a liquid detergent.
Use warmer water temperature.
Load clothes loosely in the washer basket.Adjust load size
based on items size and material.
Make sure load size selected matches clothes load size.
Check fabric softener package for instructions.