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Troubleshooting
PROBLEM
SOLUTION
Fills with the wrong
temperature water.
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Turn both faucets on fully.
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Make sure the temperature selection is correct.
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Make sure the hoses are connected to the correct faucets.
Flush water lines.
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Check the water heater. It should be set to deliver a minimum 120°
F (49° C) hot water at the tap. Also check the water heater capacity
and recovery rate.
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Disconnect the hoses and clean the screens. The hose filter screens
may be plugged.
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As your Washer is filling, the water temperature may change as
the automatic temperature control feature checks incoming water
temperature. This is normal.
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While your Washer is filling, you may notice just hot and/or just
cold water going through the dispenser when cold or warm wash
temperatures are selected. This is a normal function of the automatic
temperature control feature as your Washer determines the
temperature of the water.
Door locked or will not
open.
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Press the Start/Pause Button to stop your Washer.
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Your Washer door will remain locked during the heating portion of the
Sanitize Cycle
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It may take a few moments for the door lock mechanism to
disengage.
Does not drain and/or spin.
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Check the fuse or reset the circuit breaker.
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Straighten the drain hoses. Eliminate kinked hoses. If there is a drain
restriction, call for service.
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Close the door and press the Start/Pause Button. For your safety,
your Washer will not tumble or spin unless the door is closed.
Load is too wet at the end
of the cycle.
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Use the High or Extra High spin speed.
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Use high efficiency detergent to reduce over–sudsing.
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Load is too small. Very small loads (one or two items) may become
unbalanced and not spin out completely.
Leaks water.
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Make sure the door is firmly closed.
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Make sure all hose connections are tight.
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Make sure the end of the drain hose is correctly inserted and secured
to the drainage system.
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Avoid overloading.
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Use high efficiency detergent to prevent over–sudsing.
Has excessive suds.
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Use high efficiency detergent to prevent over-sudsing.
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Reduce the detergent amount for soft water, small or lightly soiled
loads.
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Non-HE detergent is NOT recommended.
troubleshooting
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