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Section 3 Troubleshooting
To reduce the risk of electrical shock, fire, explosion, serious injury or death:
• Disconnect electric power to the washer-extractor before servicing.
• Never start the washer-extractor with any guards/panels removed.
• Whenever ground wires are removed during servicing, these ground wires must be
reconnected to ensure that the washer-extractor is properly grounded.
W171
WARNING
8. MACHINE WILL NOT DRAIN
9. MACHINE WILL NOT HOLD WATER
10. DOOR WON’T OPEN
11. WATER LEVEL TOO HIGH
12. WATER LEVEL TOO LOW
13. DOOR LEAKS
POSSIBLE CAUSE
TO CORRECT
Defective drain valve.
• Check drain valve — might be stuck in closed position.
• Check drain system of facility.
• Check drain valve return spring.
• Check if drain to machine is clogged.
POSSIBLE CAUSE
TO CORRECT
Defective drain valve.
• Check drain valve motor. Check drain valve for foreign
matter which could keep valve open.
POSSIBLE CAUSE
TO CORRECT
Door unlock solenoid defective.
• Check solenoid for continuity.
Door locking arm stuck.
• Check that locking arm is moving freely.
POSSIBLE CAUSE
TO CORRECT
Defective water valves.
• Check water valve diaphragm and plunger —replace with
repair kit if necessary.
Level control switch defective.
• Replace water level control.
Air trap or hoses to water level control leaking.
• Check and correct for leaks in hoses and air trap.
POSSIBLE CAUSE
TO CORRECT
Water level control switch defective.
• Replace water level control.
POSSIBLE CAUSE
TO CORRECT
Insufficient pressure on door gasket.
• Adjust number of shims under door hinge and door lock
latch.
Damaged gasket.
• Replace gasket.
