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Problem
Possible Cause
What To Do
Water does not enter
Automatic self system checks
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is pressed, the washer does several system
washer or enters slowly
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is pressed.
Water supply is turned off
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Water valve screens are
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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.
Wrinkling Improper
sorting
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light items (like blouses).
Overloading
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to move freely.
Incorrect wash cycle
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washing (especially for easy care loads).
Repeated washing in
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water that is too hot
Grayed or yellowed
Not enough detergent
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clothes
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detergent
Hard water
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a water softener.
Water is not hot enough
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120°–140°F
(48°–60°C).
Detergent is not
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dissolving
Dye transfer
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unstable dyes may be indicated.
Colored spots
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softener
directions for using dispenser.
Dye transfer
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Water temperature
Water supply is improperly
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is incorrect
connected
House water heater is
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not set properly
at 120°–140°F (48°–60°C).
Slight variation
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in metallic color
product, slight variations of color may occur due to viewing
angles and lighting conditions.
Bad odor inside
Washer unused for a long time,
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BasketClean
cycle.
your washer
not using recommended
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quality of HE detergent
the
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cycle more than once.
or used too much detergent
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detergent container.
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machine stops running.
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supervision is necessary if this appliance is used by or
near children. Do not allow children to play on, with or
inside this or any other appliance.
