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OPERATION
POSSIBLE CAUSES
WHAT TODO
Washer pauses in cycle
The washer normallg pauses
between washing steps
Washer won't operate
Washer is unplugged
, Hake sure cord is plugged securelu into a working outlet.
Water supplgis turned off
• Turn both hot and cold faucets fully on.
Controls are not set propedg
• Hake sure all selections have been made.
Lid is open
, Close lid and pressSTART/PAUSE.
Circuit breaker/fuse is
• Check house circuit breakers/fuses.Replace fuses or
tripped/blown
reset breaker.Washer should have separate outlet.
Washer has not been
, Pressthe POWERON/OFF button.
turned on
PERFORMANCE
POSSIBLE CAUSES
WHAT TODO
Colored spots
Incorrect use of fabric
• Checkfabric softener package for instructions and
softener
follow directions for using dispenser.
• Pretreat stain and rewash.
Dge transfer
• Sort whites or lightly colored items from dark colors.
Grayed oryellowed
Not enough detergent
• Use more detergent (especially with larger loads).
clothes
Hard water
• Use a water conditioner like Calgon brand or install
a water softener.
Water is not hot enough
• Hake sure water heater is delivering water at
!20°F-!40°F (48°C-60°C).
Washer is overloaded
• Select load size to match clothes load.
Dge transfer
• Sort clothes by color. If fabric label states wosh separately,
unstable dyes may be indicated.
Lint or residue on
Clothes are air or line dried
• If you do not dry your clothes with a clothes dryer,
clothes
your clothes may retain more lint.
incorrectsorting
• Separate lint producers from lint collectors.
Washing too long
• Wash small loads for a shorter time than larger loads.
Overloading
, Load clothes no higher than the top row of holes in the
washer tub.
• Hake sure load size selector matches clothes load size.
incorrect use of fabric softener
• Checkfabric softener package for instructions and
follow directions for using dispenser.
Pilling
Result of normal wear on
• While this is not caused by the washer, you can slow the
polg-cotton blends and
pilling process by washing garments inside out.
fuzzg fabrics
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