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Water leaking
A large item in the washer is above the top
of the tub�
Pause the wash cycle and check the load to make sure
nothing is above the top edge of the tub�
Rattling and
clanking noise
Foreign objects, such as keys, coins, etc�, may
be in tub or pump�
Stop washer, check tub and drain filter for foreign
objects�
NOTE
:
Make sure washer is drained completely before
removing drain filter� If noise continues after washer is
restarted, call for service�
Clothing getting
wrinkled
Washer not unloaded promptly�
ALWAYS remove items from the washer as soon as the
cycle is complete�
Washer overloaded�
While the washer can be fully loaded, the tub should not
be tightly packed with items and the lid should close easily�
Hot and cold water inlet hoses are reversed�
Hot water rinse can set wrinkles in garments� Check the
inlet hose connections�
Staining
Washer was not unloaded promptly�
ALWAYS remove items from the washer as soon as
possible after the cycle is complete�
Clothes were not properly sorted�
ALWAYS wash dark colors separately from light colors
and whites to prevent discoloration� NEVER wash heavily
soiled items with lightly soiled items�
Wash cycle time
is longer than
usual
The washer automatically adjusts the wash
time for the amount of laundry, water
pressure and other operating conditions�
This is normal� The unit adjusts the cycle time
automatically to provide optimal results for the selected
cycle� The time remaining shown in the display is only an
estimate� Actual time may vary�
Musty or mildew
odor in washer
Incorrect or too much detergent has been
used�
Use only High-Efficiency (HE) detergent in accordance
with the manufacturer’s instructions�
Inside of tub was not cleaned properly�
Run an Express cycle with bleach once a month to clean
tub and remove any mold from inside washer�
Washer will not
turn ON
NOTE
:
If the
washer stopped
during a cycle
due to a loss
of power, the
washer will
resume the
cycle where it
stopped when
the power is
restored�
Power cord is not properly plugged in�
Make sure that the plug is plugged securely into a
grounded,3-prong, 120-VAC, 60-Hz outlet�
House fuse is blown, circuit breaker has
tripped, or power outage has occurred�
Reset circuit breaker or replace fuse� If the problem
is a circuit overload, have it corrected by a qualified
electrician�
House fuse is blown; circuit breaker has
tripped, due to multiple appliances on one
outlet�
Reset circuit breaker or replace fuse�
If more than one appliance is connected to the outlet,
call an electrician to have an additional circuit installed�
Water leaking
from washer
Detergent producing too many suds�
Too many suds may cause leaks, and may be caused by
the type and amount of detergent used� High-Efficiency
detergent is the only detergent recommended� Make
sure that detergent is placed into the correct dispenser
compartment� The normal amount of detergent to use is
1/4 to ½ of the maximum amount recommended by the
detergent manufacturer� ALWAYS reduce the amount of
detergent if the load is small or lightly soiled, or if your
water is very soft� NEVER use more than the maximum
amount recommended by the detergent manufacturer�
