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3. Con rm consumer is using correct amount of
HE
detergent. Refer to
HE
detergent package
label for correct detergent amounts for partial
and full loads. Less
HE
detergent is required
for soft/softened water and/or partial loads.
Con rm clothes loads of similar fabrics and
reasonable size.
A reasonable load size is up
to one full laundry basket (about 16 lbs of dry
clothes).
Some loads cause more vibration (rugs,
towels, jeans, etc.) than others. For example,
washing only a few towels alone can cause an
unbalanced load because they soak up water
and concentrate weight in only one part of the
basket.
Note:
The following diagnosis steps apply
to all units (both pedestal and nonpedestal
installations).
4.
Four on the oor
- ensure the unit is level and
all four leveling legs are properly adjusted and
securely on the oor. The objective is for each
of the four legs to carry equal weight; four on
the oor.
As little as 1/4 or 1/2 turn on a single
leveling leg can be signi cant.
A helpful quick
check is to place your left hand on the top left
front corner and your right hand on the top
right rear corner. Then, push the washer in the
direction of your hands and note force required
to remove the weight from the front leg. Now
reverse hands, i.e., right in top right front corner
and left in top left rear corner, and note the force
required to remove weight from the front leg.
The two forces should be equal.
5. With basket empty of clothes and water, run the
T11 test and check for acceptable vibration or
movement. To run T11, remove power to unit for
30 seconds. Reapply power, press
Signal
button,
and press
Delay Start
button, press
Signal
button again, press
Delay Start
button again.
When
T01
is displayed, rotate the
Cycle Select
knob until
T11
is displayed, then press the
Start
button. Note the test does not rebalance the
load. Press
Power
to quickly end the test for an
extreme out-of-balance condition. Once the unit
reaches 400 rpm, press the
Start
button again,
washer will then ramp up to high-speed spin.
Note:
Up to 1/4-inch movement is normal operation.
If okay, proceed to step B. If not okay, adjust
4. Ensure rear legs are level and rear jam nuts are
wrench tight against washer or pedestal bottom
(
see picture below)
. Next, run T11 and adjust
front legs for minimum vibration or movement
at ~ 400 RPM. Secure the front jam nuts wrench-
tight and run T11 again to con rm legs are set
properly for minimum vibration or movement
while washer is spinning at 400 RPM. Press on the
washer top left front corner toward the top right
rear corner with your hands and note if there is
any increased vibration. Then, press on top right
front corner toward the top left rear corner with
your hands and note if there is any increased
vibration. If pressing either corner
decreases/
lessens
vibration or movement, the legs are
still out of adjustment and must be corrected.
If pressing either corner
increases/worsens
vibration or movement, the legs are properly set.
legs and/or check for a machine structural or
mechanical fault (see next Section).
6. Place 1 or 2
dry
, tightly rolled up, bath towels
in basket and tape in place to a baf e inside
against the basket, centered front to back
(see
picture).
The weight of the towel(s) should be
about 1-1.5 lbs; do
not
exceed 2 lbs. This test
simulates an out of balance load to make checks
and adjustments minimizing vibration and
movement.