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OPERATION Possible Causes What To Do
Washer pauses during
spin cycle
This is normal The washer may pause during the spin cycle to remove soapy water more
efficiently.
Washer won’t operate Washer is unplugged Make sure cord is plugged securely into a working outlet.
Water supply is turned off Turn both hot and cold faucets fully on.
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spinning when lid is up
Close lid and press Start .
Circuit breaker/fuse is
tripped/blown
Check house circuit breakers/fuses. Replace fuses or reset breaker. Washer
should have a separate outlet.
Electronics need to be reset Unplug washer, wait 2 minutes, plug back in and press Start .
Start was not pressed Press Start .
Unexplained time and/
or settings changes
Changing options (on some
models)
This is normal. Several options will change other options to maximize
washer performance.
Basket seems loose Basket moves or rotates
freely
Washer basket does not have a traditional brake. Washer basket will move
freely. This is normal.
PERFORMANCE Possible Causes What To Do
Colored spots Incorrect use of fabric
softener
Check fabric softener package for instructions.
Make sure you have selected the Deep Rinse option.
Pretreat stain and rewash using Speed Wash cycle before drying.
Dye transfer Sort whites or lightly colored items from dark colors.
Grayed or yellowed
clothes
Detergent amount Be sure to follow detergent manufacturer’s directions.
Hard water Use a water conditioner or install a water softener.
Water is not hot enough Make sure water heater is delivering water at 120°F–140°F (48°C–60°C).
Washer is overloaded Loosely load clothes no higher than the top row of holes in the washer
basket. For best results, load items around the outside of the basket.
Dye transfer Sort clothes by color. If fabric label states wash separately, unstable dyes
may be indicated.
Lint or residue on
clothes
Clothes are air or line dried If you do not dry your clothes with a clothes dryer, your clothes may retain
more lint.
Incorrect sorting Separate lint producers from lint collectors.
Washing too long Wash small loads for a shorter time using Light Soil setting.
Detergent not dissolving Rewash; next time:
Try a liquid detergent
Use warmer water temperature.
Overloading Loosely load clothes in the washer basket. For best results, load items
around the outside of the basket.
Clothes too wet No spin selected Select a spin option.
Incorrect cycle selected Make sure the cycle selected matches the load you are washing. Some
fabrics will feel wetter when rinsed with cold water.
Wash load out of balance Redistribute load in washer and run through Drain & Spin cycle.
Blinking Spin light or
Spin light on at end of
cycle
Out of balance condition
has been detected
Allow cycle to continue and finish.
If load is wet at the end of the cycle, even out load and run a Drain &
Spin cycle.
Pilling Result of normal wear on
poly-cotton blends and
fuzzy fabrics
While this is not caused by the washer, you can slow the pilling process
by washing garments inside out.
Before you call for service…Troubleshooting Tips
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