Is the water inlet hose kinked?
Vacation, Storage and Moving CarenIs there power at the plug?
Check your electrical source or call an electrician.
Install and store your washer where it will not freeze. Because
some water may stay in the hoses, freezing can damage your nHas a fuse blown or is the circuit breaker open?
washer. If storing or moving your washer during freezing weather, If problem continues, call an electrician.
winterize it.nAre you using an extension cord?
Non-use or vacation careDo not use an extension cord.
Operate your washer only when you are at home. If you will be on
nIs the washer in a normal pause in the Casual/Permanent
vacation or not using your washer for an extended period of time, Press (or Hand Washables) cycle?
you should:
The washer pauses for about 2 minutes in the Casual/
nUnplug washer or disconnect power.Permanent Press cycle. Allow the cycle to continue.
nTurn off the water supply to the washer. This helps avoid The Hand Washables cycle (on some models) features
accidental flooding (due to a water pressure surge) while you periods of agitation and soak.
are away.
nIs the washer overloaded?
To winterize washerWash smaller loads.
1. Shut off both water faucets.
2. Disconnect and drain water inlet hoses.Washer won?t drain or spin
3. Put 1 quart (1 L) of R.V.-type antifreeze in the basket.
nIs the drain hose clogged, or the end of the drain hose
4. Run washer on a drain and spin setting (see ?Drain and Spin?) more than 72 inches (183 cm) above the floor?
for about 30 seconds to mix the antifreeze and water.
See the Installation Instructions for proper installation of drain
5. Unplug washer or disconnect power.hose.
To use washer againnIs the lid open?
1. Flush water pipes and hoses.The lid must be closed during operation.
2. Reconnect water inlet hoses.
nIs there excessive sudsing?
3. Turn on both water faucets.Always measure detergent. Follow manufacturer?s directions.
If you have very soft water, you might need to use less
4. Plug in washer or reconnect power.
detergent.
5. Run the washer through a complete cycle with 1 cup (250 mL)
of detergent to clean out antifreeze.nIs your voltage low?
Check your electrical source or call an electrician. Do not use
an extension cord.
TROUBLESHOOTING
Washer continues to fill or drain, or the cycle seems stuck
First try the solutions suggested here and possibly avoid
nIs the top of drain hose lower than the water level in
the cost of a service call...washer?
The top of the hose must be higher than the water level in the
Washer won?t fill, rinse or agitatewasher for proper operation. See the Installation Instructions.
nCheck the following:nDoes the drain hose fit too tightly in the standpipe, or is it
Is the power cord plugged into a grounded outlet?taped to the standpipe?
The drain hose should be loose yet fit securely. Do not seal
Is the indicator on the Cycle Control knob properly lined up the drain hose with tape. The hose needs an air gap. See the
with a cycle? Turn the Cycle Control knob to the right slightly
and pull to start.Installation Instructions.
Are the water inlet valve screens clogged?Washer makes noise
Are both the hot and cold water faucets turned on?
nIs the load balanced and the washer level?
Is the water inlet hose kinked?The wash load should be balanced and not overloaded.
nDoes the water level seem too low, or does the washer The washer must be level. The front feet should be properly
appear to not fill completely?installed and the nuts tightened. Reset the rear leveling legs
The top of the agitator is much higher than the highest water (if needed). See the Installation Instructions.
level. This creates a perception that the washer is not filling
completely. This is normal.nDid you completely remove the yellow shipping strap with
cotter pins?
See the Installation Instructions.
Washer stops
nAre the gears engaging after the drain and before spin, or
nCheck the following:is the upper part of agitator clicking during wash?
Is the power cord plugged into a grounded outlet?These are normal washer noises.
Is the indicator on the Cycle Control knob properly lined up
with a cycle? Turn the Cycle Control knob to the right slightly
and pull to start.
Are the water inlet valve screens clogged?
Are both the hot and cold water faucets turned on?
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