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TROUBLESHOOTING
If you experience
Possible Causes
Solution
Vibration or Off-Balance
Vibration, rocking,
or “walking”
Feet may not be in contact with the
floor and locked.
Front and rear feet must be in firm contact with floor, and
washer must be level to operate properly. Jam nuts must
be tight against the bottom of the cabinet.
Washer may not be level.
Check floor for flexing or sagging. If flooring is uneven, a
3/4" (19 mm) piece of plywood under your washer will reduce
sound. Do not install washer on a raised wooden platform.
See “Level the Washer” in Installation Instructions.
Load could be unbalanced or too large. Avoid tightly packing the load. Avoid washing single items.
Balance a single item such as a rug or jeans jacket with a
few extra items.
Item or load not suitable for selected cycle. See “Cycle
Guide” and “Using Your Washer.”
The shipping bolts are still in the back
of the washer.
See “Remove transport bolts from washer” in the
Installation Instructions.
Noises
Clicking or metallic noises
Door locking or unlocking.
After starting a cycle the drum will make a partial turn and
the door will lock. The door will remain locked until the end of
cycle. This is normal.
Objects caught in washer drain system. Empty pockets before washing. Loose items such as coins
could fall between washer drum and tub or may block pump.
It may be necessary to call for service to remove items.
It is normal to hear metal items on clothing such as metal
snaps, buckles, or zippers touch against the stainless
steel drum.
Gurgling or humming
Washer may be draining water.
The pump may make a humming sound with periodic
gurgling or surging as final amounts of water are removed
during the spin/drain cycles. This is normal at certain stages
of the cycle.
Rolling or sloshing
and occasional clicking
(on slow-speed spin)
Steel balls in the balancing system are
balancing the load.
This is normal at certain stages of the cycle.
Water Leaks
Check the following for
proper installation
Fill hoses not attached tightly.
Tighten fill-hose connection.
Fill hose washers.
Properly seat all four fill-hose flat washers.
Drain hose connection.
Check that the drain hose is properly secured to drainpipe
or laundry tub.
One some models: Drain pump filter is
not properly seated.
One some models: Make sure filter is correctly placed in
the housing. See “Cleaning the Drain Pump Filter/Draining
Residual Water.”
Check household plumbing for leaks
or clogged sink or drain.
Water can back up out of a clogged sink or drainpipe. Check
all household plumbing for leaks (laundry tubs, drain pipe,
water pipes, and faucets.)
Strainer (or nylon stocking) on end
of drain hose is clogged.
Remove strainer/stocking from drain hose.
First try the solutions suggested here or visit our website at
www.whirlpool.com/owners
(in Canada
www.whirlpool.ca/owners
) for assistance and to possibly avoid a service call.
