Washer leaksResidue or lint on load
nCheck the following:nDid you sort properly?
Are the fill hoses tight? Are the fill hose washers properly Sort lint givers (towels, chenille) from lint takers (corduroy,
seated? Is the drain hose clamp properly installed? See the synthetics). Also sort by color.
Installation Instructions.
nDid you overload the washer?
nIs the sink or drain clogged?The wash load must be balanced and not overloaded. Lint
Sink and standpipe must be able to handle 17 gallons (64 L) can be trapped in the load if overloaded. Wash smaller loads.
of water per minute.
nCheck the following:
nIs water deflecting off the tub ring or the load?Was paper or tissue left in the pockets?
Center the tub before starting the washer. Did you use enough detergent? Follow manufacturer?s
The wash load should be balanced and not overloaded. The directions. Use enough detergent to hold the lint in the water.
fill or spray rinses can deflect off the load.
Is your water colder than 70°F (21°C)? Wash water colder
The washer must be level. The front feet should be properly than 70°F (21°C) may not completely dissolve the detergent.
installed and the nuts tightened. Reset the rear leveling legs
(if needed). See the Installation Instructions.Stains on load
nCheck household plumbing for leaks.
nDid you follow the manufacturer?s directions when adding
Washer basket is crookeddetergent and fabric softener?
Measure detergent and fabric softener. Use enough detergent
nWas the washer basket pulled forward during loading?to remove soil and hold it in suspension.
The wash load should be balanced and not overloaded. Push Dilute fabric softener and add to the rinse portion of a cycle
the basket to the center before starting wash.only. Do not drip fabric softener on clothes.
nIs the load balanced and the washer level?nIs there above average iron (rust) in water?
The wash load should be balanced and not overloaded.You may need to install an iron filter.
The washer must be level. The front feet should be properly nDid you properly sort the load?
installed and the nuts tightened. Reset the rear leveling legs Sort dark clothes from whites and lights.
(if needed). See the Installation Instructions. nDid you unload the washer promptly?
nThe washer basket moves while washing. To avoid dye transfer, unload the washer as soon as it stops.
This is normal.
Load is wrinkled
Agitator operation
nDid you unload the washer promptly?
nThe top of the agitator is loose, or moves in only one Unload the washer as soon as it stops.
direction.
This is normal.nDid you use the right cycle for the load being washed?
Use the Casual/Permanent Press cycle or another cycle with
low spin speeds (if available) to reduce wrinkling.
Dispensers clogged or bleach leakingnDid you overload the washer?
nDid you follow the manufacturer?s directions when adding The wash load must be balanced and not overloaded. Loads
detergent and fabric softener to the dispensers?should move freely during washing.
Measure detergent and fabric softener. Carefully pour into the nWas the wash water warm enough to relax wrinkles, or
dispensers. Wipe up all spills.are you using warm rinses?
If safe for the load, use warm or hot wash water. Use cold
Dilute fabric softener in the fabric softener dispenser.rinse water.
nDid you put powdered or color-safe bleach in the liquid
chlorine bleach dispenser?nAre the hot and cold water hoses reversed?
Add powdered or liquid color-safe bleach directly to the Check to be sure the hot and cold water hoses are connected
basket. Do not use the chlorine bleach dispenser for color-to the right faucets. See the Installation Instructions.
safe bleach.
Load is tangled or twisted
Load too wet
nDid you overload the washer?
nDid you use the right cycle for the load being washed?The wash load must be balanced and not overloaded. Loads
Select a cycle with a higher spin speed (if available).should move freely during washing.
nDid you wrap items around the agitator?
nDid you use a cold rinse?
Cold rinses leave loads wetter than warm rinses. This is Drop items loosely into the washer. Do not wrap items around
normal.the agitator.
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