TROUBLESHOOTING
First try the solutions suggested here and possibly avoid the cost of a service call...
Washer displaying
code messages
"LF" (Washer is taking too long to fill)
Check the following:
Are the water inlet hoses kinked or clogged?
Are the water inlet valve screens clear?
Press STOP to clear display.
"Ld" (Washer is taking too long to drain water from the
wash tub)
Check the following:
Is the drain hose kinked or clogged?
Is the drain hose installed properly? See "Installation
Instructions,"
Press STOP to clear display.
"uL" (Unbalanced Load)
The washer will display this code while running an
imbalanced load correction routine, If the code remains after
the recovery routine has stopped, open lid and redistribute
the load. Close lid and press START.
Did you select the Bulky/Bedding
cycle?
Use the Bulky/Bedding
cycle only for oversized,
nonabsorbent
items such as comforters,
pillows or poly-fiUed
jackets. Other items will create an unbalanced load in this
cycle,
"oL" (Over Load)
Is the washer overloaded?
Remove several items, close lid
and press START.
"Sd" (Suds Detected)
Check the following:
Did you add too much detergent? Always measure detergent.
Follow detergent manufacturer's
directions.
Did you use HE detergent? Always use HE detergent in this
washer.
The washer will display this code while running the excessive
suds correction cycle. The suds reduction routine removes
extra suds and assures proper rinsing of your garments. If the
code remains after the recovery routine has stopped, press
DRAIN & SPIN to drain the load, Re-select your desired cycle
using cold water. Press START. Do not add detergent,
"lid" (Lid Opened)
Is the lid open? Close the lid to clear the display.
NOTE: If lid remains open for more than 30 seconds, water in
the wash tub will drain.
"Po" (Pump Out)
Has the lid been open for more than 30 seconds? This
message will be displayed to indicate wash water being
pumped out. Press STOP to stop pump-out.
Close lid and
press START to restart cycle.
"HC" (Cold and Hot hoses switched)
Indicates the cold and hot water inlet hoses are switched.
See "Installation
Instructions."
"dL" (Door/Lid
cannot lock)
Indicates lid is not locked. Check for items caught in the lid
keeping it from closing. Press PAUSE once to clear the code.
"dU" (Door/Lid cannot unlock)
Is there excessive weight on the lid, such as a basket of
laundry? Excessive weight will prevent the lid from unlocking.
Press PAUSE once to clear the code.
•
"F##" code
Press PAUSE once to clear code. Press START. If code
appears again, call for service.
Washer
won't
fill, rinse or wash; washer
stops
Electrica(
Shock Hazard
Pmug into a grounded
3 prong outlet,
Do not remove ground
prong,
Do not use an adapter,
Do not use an extension
cord,
FaiBure to follow
these instructions
can resumt in death,
fire, or eiectricam shock,
Is the power cord plugged into a grounded 3 prong
outlet?
Plug power cord into a grounded 3 prong outlet.
Is there power at the plug?
Check electrical source or call electrician,
Are the hot and cold water faucets turned on? Turn on the
water.
Is the water inlet hose kinked?
Straighten the hoses.
Are the water inlet valve screens clogged? Turn off the
water and remove inlet hoses from the washer. Remove any
accumulated
film or particles. Reinstall hoses, turn on water
and check for leaks.
Is the lid open?
The lid must be closed during operation. The washer will not
operate with the lid open. If the lid is open for 30 seconds
with water in the tub, the pump will activate and drain the tub.
Is there oversudsing?
Cancel the current cycle. Press RINSE & SPIN to drain the
load. Re-select your desired cycle and press START. Do not
add detergent, Use cold water.
Has a household fuse blown or has a circuit breaker
tripped?
Replace the fuse or reset the circuit breaker. If the problem
continues, call an electrician,
Is the washer overloaded?
Wash smaller loads. See "Starting Your Washer" for
maximum load size.
Did you add more items to the load once the washer
started?
Once the load is wet, there may appear to be space for more
items. Do not add more than 1 or 2 garments after the cycle
has started. For best results determine load size with dry items
only.
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