Before you call for service...
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Troubleshooting
Tips
POSSIBLE CAUSES
WHAT TODO
Too many suds
Type of detergent
• Switch to HE_
detergent,
Very soft water
• Try less detergent.
Too much detergent
_ Measure your detergent carefully. Use less soap if you
have soft water, a smaller load or a lightly soiled load.
Water leaks
Fill hoses or drain hose is
. Hake sure hose connections are tight at faucets and
improperly connected
the washing machine. Hake sure the end of the drain
hose is correctly inserted and secured to the drain.
Household drain may be clogged
_ Check household plumbing. You may need to call a
plumber.
Constant water pressure to the fill
_ Tighten hoses at the faucets and turn the water off
hoses at the water source
after each use.
Checkcondition of the fill hoses;they may need
replacement after 5 years.
Using too much detergent in
. Use less detergent. Use less soap if you have soft
washer
water, a smaller load or a lightly soiled load.
Water temperature is
Water supply is turned off or
. Turn both hot and cold faucets fully on and make sure
incorrect
improperly connected
hoses are connected to correct faucets.
Water valve screens are stopped
_ Turn off the water source and remove the water
up
connection hoses from the upper back of the washer.
Removescreensand use a brush or toothpick to clean
the screens in the machine. Reinstallscreens,reconnect
the hosesand turn the water buck on.
House water heater is not set
* Hake sure house water heater is delivering water at
properly
!20°F-!40°F (48°C-60°C).
Water won't drain
Drain hose is kinked or improperly
. Straighten drain hose and make sure washer is not
connected
sitting on it.
Top of drain outlet should be less than 8 ft. above floor.
Pump clogged
_ Remove and clean pump filter.
POSSIBLE
CAUSES
WHAT T O 00
Washer pauses in cycle
The washer normally pauses
between washing steps
Washer won't operate
Washer is unplugged
_ Hake sure cord is plugged securely into a working
outlet.
Water supply is turned off
• Turn both hot and cold faucets fully on.
Controls are not set properly
• Make sure all selections have been made.
Lid is open
• Close lid and press Start/Pause.
Circuit breaker/fuse is tripped/
_ Check house circuit breakers/fuses. Replace fuses or
blown
reset breaker. Washer should have separate outlet.
Washer has not been turned on
_ Pressthe Power button.
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