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Operating Instructions
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Installation Instructions
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OPERATION
POSSIBLE CAUSES
WHAT TO DO
Washer pauses during
The washer normally pauses
wash cycle
between washing steps
Washer pauses during
This is normal
•
The washer may pause during the spin cycle to remove
spin cycle
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.
Controls are not set properly
•
Make sure all selections have been made.
Lid is open
•
Close lid and press
START/OFF
.
Circuit breaker/fuse is
•
Check house circuit breakers/fuses. Replace fuses or
tripped/blown
reset breaker. Washer should have separate outlet.
Washer has not been
•
Press the
START/OFF
button.
turned on
PERFORMANCE
POSSIBLE CAUSES
WHAT TO DO
Colored spots
Incorrect use of fabric
•
Check fabric softener package for instructions and
softener
follow directions for using dispenser.
•
Pretreat stain and rewash.
Dye transfer
•
Sort whites or lightly colored items from dark colors.
Grayed or yellowed
Not enough detergent
•
Use more detergent (especially with larger loads).
clothes
Be sure to follow detergent manufacturer’s directions.
Hard water
•
Use a water conditioner like Calgon brand 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
•
Select load size to match clothes load.
Dye transfer
•
Sort clothes by color. If fabric label states
wash separately,
unstable dyes may be indicated.
Lint or residue on
Clothes are air or line dried
•
If you do not dry your clothes with a clothes dryer,
clothes
your clothes may retain more lint.
Incorrect sorting
•
Separate lint producers from lint collectors.
Washing too long
•
Wash small loads for a shorter time than larger loads.
Overloading
•
Load clothes no higher than the top row of holes in the
washer basket.
•
Make sure load size selected matches clothes load size.
Incorrect use of fabric softener
•
Check fabric softener package for instructions and
follow directions for using dispenser.
Pilling
Result of normal wear on
•
While this is not caused by the washer, you can slow the
poly-cotton blends and
pilling process by washing garments inside out.
fuzzy fabrics