PROBLEM
SNAGS,
TEARS,
EXCESSIVE WEAR
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AREAS
such as collars and cuffs
WASHER WON’T
OPERATE
WATER
TEMPERATURE
IS INCORRECT
WATER WON’T
DRAIN
WATER LEAKS
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POSSIBLE CAUSE
Chemicals such as hair bleach, dye, permanent wave solutions, battery acids and
toilet bowl cleaners may cause fabric
Rinse towels and other articles that
came in contact with
chemicals before putting them in wash. Do not contaminate
clothing articles with these chemicals.
* Small, unnoticed tears may enlarge during washing process. Check garments before
washing and mend rips and tears.
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As Permanent Press garments age, they may show fraying at collars and cuffs. This
is normal due to weakening of fibers by the Permanent Press process. It is not caused
by washer, You can slow
process by washing
Permanent Press loads with
a Large Water Level. Do not wash heavy items such as towels with Permanent Press.
Remove collar stays, when possible.
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Roughness or burrs on agitator may cause rips or tears. Check agitator and file rough
spots if necessary.
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May be caused by the use of Light, Medium or Heavy
Cycles for delicate articles,
Use Permanent Press Cycle. Refer to Garment Manufacturer’s Care Labels.
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Garments weakened by age, sun or atmosphere. This is inevitable and is not caused
by washer.
Pretreat with liquid detergent.
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Make sure cord is plugged into outlet.
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Make sure both hot and cold faucets are turned on.
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Make sure controls are set and Cycle Selector knob is pulled out to ON position.
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Make sure lid is closed. Washer will fill but will not spin or agitate with lid open.
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Check house fuses or circuit breakers. If another appliance is sharing the electrical
outlet, remove it. Washer should have
outlet.
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Make sure temperature selector controls are correctly set.
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Make sure hot and cold faucets are
on and
regulated correctly.
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Make sure hoses are connected correct faucets . . .
o
hot to hot, cold to cold.
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Water valve screens may be stopped up. Remove inlet
hoses from water valve. Clean the screens and reinstall hoses.
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Check house water heater to make sure it is delivering water at
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Make sure drain hose is not kinked.
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Top of drain outlet should be less than ft. (2,4 m) above floor.
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Make sure
connections are tight at faucets.
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Make sure end of drain hose is
inserted in and secured to drain facility.
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