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TROUBLESHOOTING
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Washer and Components
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■ Is the load balanced and the washer level? The wash load
should be balanced and not overloaded. The washer must be
level. The front feet should be properly installed and the nuts
tightened. Reset the rear leveling legs (if needed). See the
Installation Instructions.
■ Did you completely remove the yellow shipping strap with
shipping pins?
See the Installation Instructions.
■ Are the gears engaging after the drain and before spin, or
is the upper part of agitator clicking during wash?
These
are normal washer noises.
Leaking
■
Check the following:
Are the fill hoses tight?
Are the fill hose washers properly seated?
Is the drain hose clamp properly installed? See the Installation
Instructions.
■ Is the sink or drain clogged? Sink and standpipe must be
able to handle 17 gal. (64 L) of water per minute.
■
Is water deflecting off the tub ring or the load? Center the
tub before starting the washer. The wash load should be
balanced and not overloaded. The fill or spray rinses can
deflect off the load. The washer must be level. The front feet
should be properly installed and the nuts tightened. Reset the
rear leveling legs (if needed). See the Installation Instructions.
■ Check household plumbing for leaks.
Basket crooked
■ Was the washer basket pulled forward during loading?
Push the basket to the center before starting wash.
■
Is the load balanced and the washer level? The wash load
should be balanced and not overloaded. The washer must be
level. The front feet should be properly installed and the nuts
tightened. Reset the rear leveling legs (if needed). See the
Installation Instructions.
■ The washer basket moves while washing. This is normal.
Agitator operation
■ The top of the agitator is loose, or moves in only one
direction.
This is normal.
Dispensers clogged or bleach leaking
■ Did you follow the manufacturer’s directions when adding
detergent and fabric softener to the dispensers (on some
models)?
Measure detergent and fabric softener. Slowly pour
into the dispensers. Wipe up all spills. Dilute fabric softener in
the fabric softener dispenser.
■ Did you put powdered or color-safe bleach into the liquid
chlorine bleach dispenser (on some models)?
Add
powdered or liquid color-safe bleach directly to the basket. Do
not use the chlorine bleach dispenser for color-safe bleach.
Washer Operation
Washer won’t run, fill, rinse, or agitate; washer stops
Electrical Shock Hazard
Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet.
Do not remove ground prong.
Do not use an adapter.
Do not use an extension cord.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in death,
fire, or electrical shock.
WARNING
■ Is the power cord plugged into a grounded 3 prong outlet?
Plug power cord into a grounded 3 prong outlet.
■ Are you using an extension cord? Do not use an extension
cord.
■
Is the indicator on the Timer knob properly lined up with a
cycle?
Turn the Timer knob to the right slightly and pull to
start.
■ Are the water inlet valve screens clogged? Turn off the
water and remove inlet hoses from the washer. Remove any
accumulated film or particles. Reinstall hoses, turn on water
and check for leaks.
■ Are both the hot and cold water faucets turned on? Turn
on the water.
■ Is the water inlet hose kinked? Straighten the hoses.
■ Does the water level seem too low, or does the washer
appear to not fill completely?
The top of the agitator is much
higher than the highest water level. This is normal and
necessary for clothes to move freely.
■ Has a household fuse blown, or has a circuit breaker
tripped?
Replace the fuse or reset the circuit breaker. If the
problem continues, call an electrician.
■ Is the washer in a normal pause in the cycle? The washer
pauses for about 2 minutes during certain cycles . Allow the
cycle to continue. Some cycles feature periods of agitation
and soak.
■ Is the washer overloaded? Wash smaller loads.
■ Is the lid open? The lid must be closed during operation.
Washer will not agitate or spin with the lid open.
Washer won’t drain or spin
■ Is the drain hose clogged, or the end of the drain hose
more than 96" (2.4 m) above the floor?
See the Installation
Instructions for proper installation of drain hose.