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To use washer again
1.
Flush water pipes and hoses. Reconnect water inlet hoses.
Turn on both water faucets.
2.
Plug in washer or reconnect power.
3.
Run the washer through a complete cycle with 1 cup (250 mL)
of detergent to clean out antifreeze.
Storage, non-use, or vacation care
Operate your washer only when you are at home. If you will be on
vacation or not using your washer for an extended period of time,
you should:
1.
Unplug washer or disconnect power.
2.
Turn off the water supply to the washer. This helps avoid
flooding (due to a water pressure surge) while you are away.
TROUBLESHOOTING
First try the solutions suggested here and possibly avoid the cost of a service call...
Washer and Components
Noisy
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.
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
