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FUNCTION
Lid of washer will not open. Washer in Spin cycle. Safety feature prevents
opening of the lid.
Wait for completion of Spin cycle. Please note that it takes about 2
minutes for deactivation of lid lock after completion of Spin cycle.
Agitator moves slowly.
This is normal with the Sensing function.
There is clothing stuck on Agitator.
Wrong Wash Program is selected.
Sensing function ensures gentle wash for your clothes.
Rearrange the clothes.
Choose the Wash Program appropriate for the type of clothing.
Agitator moves very slowly
during Soak cycle.
This is normal for Soak cycle.
This is normal soaking agitation at a slow rate for 15 minutes, giving
improved washing results.
PERFORMANCE
Yellow or Gray clothes.
Use more detergent.
Use a water softener.
Check the heater control.
Check that the Water Level selector matched the size of the load.
Add detergent the same time the machine is filling water.
Sort colored clothing from whites. Check if the garment label
indicates that the dye may run.
Not enough detergent.
Hard water.
Water is not hot enough.
Little water in tub.
Detergent does not dissolve.
Transfer of dye.
Lint or soap residue on
clothes.
Misclassification of clothing.
Washing time too long.
Detergent does not dissolve.
Washer overloaded.
Improper use of detergent.
Separate clothes that produce lint (pants, towels) and those that
collect the lint (cotton and polyesters).
Wash small loads for shorter time.
Add detergent while water is filling the tub before loading the
clothes. Use liquid detergent and use hottest water.
Load clothese no higher than the last line of holes in the wash tub.
Check the water level corresponding to the loaded clothes. Remove
items from the tub or add more water.
Follow the manufacturer’s instructions and use the detergent
dispenser (if washer is equipped with one).
Too much wear of clothes.
This can sometimes happen with mixture of
polyester and cotton garments.
Pins, belt buckles, sharp objects in pockets.
Undiluted bleach.
Chemicals on clothing.
While the washer is not the cause, it may slow down the rollover of
the clothes.
Fasten the hooks, zippers and close sharp buttons. Turn knits inside
out.
See manufacturer’s instructions for using correct amounts. Never
use undiluted bleach for washing.
Rinse items that have these chemicals separately before placing in
the tub.
Too much wrinkling.
Misclassification of clothing.
Overloading or water level incorrect.
Washing and Drying cycles incorrect.
Repeated washing in water
Avoid mixing heavy items with lighter items. Use fabric softener.
Load the washer in a manner that allows clothes to move freely in
the water.
Set the appropriate cycle for the fabric you are washing.
Wash in warm or cold water.
Too much foam.
Check the type of detergent.
Very soft water.
Too much detergent.
Use a low sudsing detergent and follow the manufacturer’s
instructions.
Use less detergent.
Carefully measure detergent.
