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WATER
Possible Causes
What To Do
Water level seems low
This is normal
• Water may not cover the top level of the clothes.
This is normal for this high-efficiency washer.
Water fills and drains
Drain stand pipe is too low
• The drain stand pipe must be above 30".
at the same time
Too many suds
Too much detergent
• Measure your detergent carefully. Use less soap if you have
soft water, a smaller load or a lightly soiled load.
Tgpe of detergent
• Switch to HE_
detergent.
Soft water
• Try lessdetergent.
Water leaks
Using too much detergent
• Use less detergent. Use less soap if you have soft water,
in washer
a smaller load or a lightly soiled load.
Tgpe of detergent
• Switch to HE_
detergent.
Fill hoses or drain hose is
• Make sure hose connections are tight at faucets and
improperlg connected
rubber washers are installed. Make sure end of drain hose
iscorrectly inserted in and secured to drain facility.
Household drain mag
• Check household plumbing. You may need to call
be clogged
a plumber.
Constant water pressure
• Tighten hoses at the faucets and turn the water off after
to the fill hoses at the
each use.
water source
• Check condition of the fill hoses;they should be replaced
every 5 years.
Water temperature
Cooler water temperatures
• New laundry detergents have been formulated to work
seems incorrect
provide improved energg
with cooler water temperatures without affecting wash
efficiencg
performance.
Water supplg is turned off
• Turn both hot and cold faucets fully on and make sure
or improperlg connected
hoses are connected to correct faucets.
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 brush 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 at
not set properlg
!20°F-!40°F (48°C-ro0°C).
Water pumped out before
Lid lifted or cgcle was put in
• Reset cycle.
cycle is complete
pause for over 24 hours
Water won't drain
Drain hose is kinked or
• Straighten drain hose and make sure washer is not
improperlg connected
sitting on it.
Top of drain outlet should be less than roft (!.8 m)
above floor.
Washer pauses during
The PREWASH Cgcle or
• This is normal. The washer alternates between agitate and
wash cycle
AUTOSOAKOption was
soak during these cycles to get your clothes cleaner with
chosen
lesswear.
Washer pauses during
This is normal
• The washer may pause during the spin cycle to remove
spin cycle
soapy water more efficiently.
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