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BEFORE YOU CALL

CHECK THESE POINTS
IF YOUR WASHER...

For problem laundry solutions (i.e. fabric damage, residue, tangling) and special laundry care procedures, see the enclosed
Laundry Tips booklet.

ALWAYS CHECK FIRST

•

Plug cord into live electrical outlet.

• Check fuse or reset circuit breaker.

WON’T FILL

• Turn the control dial to proper cycle

and pull dial out to start the washer. If
equipped with buttons, be sure they
are fully depressed.

•  Turn both faucets on fully.
•  Straighten inlet hoses.
•  Disconnect hoses and clean screens.

Hose filter screens may be plugged at
the faucet.

WON’T AGITATE

• Make sure the lid is completely closed.
• Turn the control dial to proper cycle

and pull dial out to start the washer. If
equipped with buttons, be sure they
are fully depressed.

• Close lid and pull dial out to start the

washer. For your safety, washer will
not agitate or spin unless the lid is
closed.

• The washer is equipped with a lid

switch failure detector. If the lid switch
should malfunction, the detector will
stop operations for your safety. Call for
service.

• Pauses are normal. Wait and see if the

washer will start again.

WON’T SPIN OR DRAIN

• Straighten drain hoses. Eliminate

kinked hoses. If there is a drain restric-
tion, call for service.

• Close lid and pull dial out to start the

washer. For your safety, washer will
not agitate or spin unless the lid is
closed.

• The washer is equipped with a lid

switch failure detector. If the lid switch
should malfunction, the detector will
stop operations for your safety. Call for
service.

• If drain height is five to eight feet, a

high-volume pump kit may be neces-
sary. See installation instructions or
call 1-800-688-9900. If the drain height
is over eight feet, water may not be
removed, even with the high volume
pump kit.

LOAD IS WETTER THAN NORMAL
AT THE END OF THE CYCLE

• The washer is designed to reduce

spin speed if an unbalanced load is
detected. This is normal.

• Redistribute the load in the tub and

set the washer on SPIN.

STOPS

• Turn the control dial to proper cycle

and pull dial out to start the washer. If
equipped with buttons, be sure they
are fully depressed.

• Close lid and pull dial out to start the

washer. For your safety, washer will
not agitate or spin unless lid is closed.

• This may be a pause or soak period

in the cycle. Wait briefly and it may
start.

• The washer is equipped with a lid

switch failure detector. If the lid switch
should malfunction, the detector will
stop fill operations for your safety. Call
for service.

LEAKS WATER

• Make sure water inlet hose connec-

tions are tight at faucet and water
valve.

• Make sure end of drain hose is cor-

rectly inserted and secured to drain
facility.

• Avoid extended soaking – soak for

30 minutes or less.

• Avoid overloading.

IS NOISY

• Be sure washer is leveled properly

as outlined in installation manual.

• Weak floors can cause vibration and

walking.

• Be sure rubber feet are installed on

leveling legs.

• A clicking sound may be the

LoadSensor™ agitator as it moves
the load down through the cleaning
zone for maximum cleaning effectiv-
ness. This sound will vary from load
to load. This is normal.

• Operating sounds will vary depending

on agitation speed.

FILLS WITH THE WRONG TEMP-
ERATURE WATER

• Turn both faucets on fully.
• Make sure temperature selection is

correct.

• If Auto Temperature Control is select-

ed, cold water may feel warmer than
cold water from the tap (see page 3).

• Make sure hoses are connected to cor-

rect faucets and inlet connections. Be
sure water supply is regulated correctly.
Flush water line before filling washer.

• Check the water heater. It should be

set to deliver a minimum 120°F (49°C)
hot water at the tap. Also check water
heater capacity and recovery rate.

• Disconnect hoses and clean screens.