OPERATION
Possible Causes
What To Do
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Make sure cord is plugged securely into a working outlet.
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Turn both hot and cold faucets fully on.
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Check controls.
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Close lid and reset cycle, to the beginning if necessary.
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Check house circuit breakers/fuses. Replace fuses or
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reset breaker. Washer should have a separate outlet.
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Unplug washer, wait 2 minutes, plug back in and press START.
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Press START.
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Call for service.
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This is normal. Estimated time remaining is updated during
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time.
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When the machine is manually turned off, the shifter will
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disengage the motor before completely shutting down.
If lid is raised before the motor is disengaged, it will resume
when lid is closed.
PERFORMANCE Possible Causes
What To Do
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Make sure the cycle selected matches the load you are
washing. Some fabrics will feel wetter when rinsed with cold water.
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Redistribute load in washer and run through Drain & Spin cycle.
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Check fabric softener package for instructions and follow
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directions for using dispenser.
Make sure you have selected the Fabric Softener option.
Pretreat stain and rewash.
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Sort whites or lightly colored items from dark colors.
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Be sure to follow detergent manufacturer’s directions.
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Use a water conditioner like Calgon brand or install
a water softener.
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Make sure water heater is delivering water at
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(48°C–60°C).
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Loosely load clothes in the washer basket. Adjust load size based
on item size and material. For best results, load items around the
outside of the basket.
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Add detergent before you load items.
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Sort clothes by color. If fabric label states wash separately,
unstable dyes may be indicated.
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If you do not dry your clothes with a clothes dryer, your
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clothes may retain more lint.
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Separate lint producers from lint collectors.
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Wash small loads for a shorter time than larger loads.
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Add detergent before you load items.
Try a liquid detergent.
Use warmer water temperature.
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Loosely load clothes in the washer basket. Adjust load size based
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outside of the basket.
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Check fabric softener package for instructions and follow
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Make sure you have selected the Fabric Softener option.
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