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b)
Unstable floor:
Remove carpeting, move to another location, or install underlayment.
c)
Unit not leveled properly:
Adjust leveling legs, tighten lock nuts.
d)
Drum not leveled:
If vibration persists then open the top cover and see if the drum is
leveled up. If not the position of the springs holding the drum may have to be adjusted or
else replace the springs.
6) Water leaks from detergent drawer
a)
Unit not leveled:
Adjust leveling legs, tighten lock nuts.
b)
Spinning with water in tub:
Not draining. See Won't drain.
7) Timer doesn’t advance
a)
Water supply off:
Check water pressure at inlet valve connections.
b)
Filling interrupted:
See Won't Fill.
c)
Timer Knob:
If the timer knob is having some friction with the panel it won’t allow the wash
timer to advance. Pull out the timer knob and run a cycle to check if the timer is advancing.
d)
Wash Timer:
Test wash timer motor resistance: 2000 ohms max. Set to different cycle (e.g.
Delicates) & check timer function different cycle (e.g. Delicates). If the timer still does not
advance the timer is bad.
8) Water fill in tub with unit off
a)
Water inlet valves leaking:
Identify leaking valve. Remove and clean by back flushing to
remove foreign material. Replace valve if cleaning does not correct the problem.
9) Unit
overfills
a)
Pressure Switch:
Unplug unit. With excessive water still in tub, check for continuity
between terminals 31 and 32. Replace pressure switch if test indicates continuity.
b)
Pressure Switch Hose:
Drain machine, then replace kinked or leaking pressure switch
hose. There may also have been some blockage in the pressure switch hose or the air trap,
remove the blockage if any.
10) Door won’t open
a)
Door lock enabled:
Water in tub. See Won't drain.
b)
Door Switch:
Unplug the unit and turn wash timer knob to off position. Wait two minutes for
door switch to unlock. Door should open now. If not the door switch latch is mechanically
stuck. Put one hand behind the door switch and push the metallic plate (latch) forward
towards the drum, simultaneously trying to open the door with the other hand. Replace the
door switch.
11) Unit won’t spin in cycles:
Pre wash /Heavy / Towels/sheets /Active wear / Easy care
a)
Motor:
See Testing of motor.
b)
Speed Regulator / Wash Timer:
Set the wash timer to the position one click away from the
off position for the Easy care cycle. Check the continuity between terminal#1 on Speed
