Service manual for portable washer Midea America Company
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See Flooring in the Installation Requirements.
Excessive
sudsing
Too much detergent or
incorrect detergent.
HE detergents are formulated specifically for
High-Efficiency washers and contain suds
reducing agents. Only use detergent with the
High-Efficiency (HE) logo.
Water leaking Inlet hose connection is loose
at faucet or washer.
House drain pipes are clogged.
Drain hose has come out of
drain or is not inserted far
enough.
A large item such as a pillow or
blanket is above the top of the
tub.
Check hoses for leaks, cracks and splits.
Check and tighten hose connections.
The washer pumps out water very rapidly.
Check for water backing up out of the drain pipe
during drain. If water is seen coming out of the
drain, check for proper drain hose installation
and check for restrictions in the drain. Contact a
plumber to repair drain pipe.
Tie drain hose to inlet hose or standpipe to
prevent it from coming out during drain.
For smaller drain pipes, insert the drain hose
into the pipe as far as the drain hose flange. For
larger drain pipes, insert the drain hose into the
pipe 1-2 in. past the flange .
Stop the washer and check the load.
Make sure the load does not crest above the
top edge of the tub.
Rattling and
clanking
noise
Foreign objects, such as keys,
coins, or safety pins, may be in
tub or pump.
Stop washer, check tub and drain filter for
foreign objects.
If noise continues after washer is restarted, call
for service.
Wrinkling
Washer not unloaded promptly.
Washer overloaded.
Hot and cold water inlet hoses
are reversed.
Always remove items from the washer as soon
as the cycle is complete.
The washer can be fully loaded, but the tub
should not be tightly packed with items. The lid
of the washer should close easily.
Hot water rinse can set wrinkles in garments.
Check the inlet hose connections.
Staining
Washer was not unloaded
promptly.
Clothes were not properly
sorted.
Always remove items from the washer as soon
as possible after the cycle is complete. Always
wash dark colors separately from light colors
and whites to prevent discoloration. Never wash
heavily soiled items washed with lightly soiled
items.
