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Beforeyou call forservice...
Troubleshooting -tips
Save time and money! Review the charts on the following
pages first and you may not need to call for service.
Perfectempwash
temperature is incorrect
PossibleCauses
The washer is in a cold rinse cycle
What ToDo
• This is normal. The Perfectemp feature is designed not
to activate (luring acoM rinse (?_cleso that the coMest
water available is used.
All the water in the water heater • Wait until the water in the water heater is heated to the
theAbout washer has been nsed correct telnperature.
features section)
PossibleCauses What ToDo
Toomanysuds
Type of detergent • S_4tch to a lower sudsing detergent brand and fbllow
instructions on package.
Very soft water • T U less detergent.
Too much detergent • Measure your detergent carefldly. Use less soap if you
have soft water, a smaller load, or a lightly soiled load.
Waterleaks
Fill hoses or drain hose is • Make sure hose connections are tight at fmlcer_s and make
improperly connected sure end of drain hose is correctly inserted in and secured
to drain fimiliW.
Household drain may • Check househoM plumbing. You may need to call a
be clogged plumber.
Constant water pressure • Tighten hoses at the fimcets and rum the water offaf_er
to the fill hoses at the each use.
water source • Check condition of the fill hoses; they may need
replacement _ff_er5 years.
Using too much detergent • Use less detergent. Use less soap if you have soft water, a
in washer smaller load, or a lightly soiled load.
Watertemperature
Control is not set properly • Check water telnperature control and ac_ust.
is incorrect
Water supply is turned off • Turn both hot and coM fimcets filly on and make sure
or improperly connected hoses are connected to correct fimcecs.
Water valve screens are • Turn off'the water source and remove the water connection
stopped up hoses from the upper back of the washer. Use a brash or
toothpick to clean the screens in the machine. Reconnect
the hoses and turn the water back on.
House water heater is • Make sure house water heater is delivering water
not set properly at 120 °F.-140 °F. (48 °C.-60 °C.).
Waterpumpedout Lid lifted or cycle was put in • Reset cycle.
beforecycleis
pause for over 24 hours
complete
Water won'tdrain
Drain hose is kinked or • Straighten drain hose and make sure washer is not sitting
improperly connected on it.
• Top of drain outlet shouM be less dmn 8 fi (2.5 In)
above floor.
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