Washer leaksResidue or lint on load
Check the following:Did 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.
Did you overload the washer?
Is the sink or drain clogged?The wash load must be balanced and not overloaded. Lint
Sink and standpipe must be able to handle 17 gal. (64 L) of can be trapped in the load if overloaded. Wash smaller loads.
water per minute.
Check the following:
Is 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
Check household plumbing for leaks.
Did you follow the manufacturer?s directions when adding
detergent and fabric softener?
Washer basket is crookedMeasure detergent and fabric softener. Use enough detergent
to remove soil and hold it in suspension.
Was the washer basket pulled forward during loading?
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 washer.only. Do not drip fabric softener on clothes.
Is the load balanced and the washer level?Is 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 Did 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.
Did you unload the washer promptly?
The 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
Did you unload the washer promptly?
The top of the agitator is loose, or moves in only one Unload the washer as soon as it stops.
direction.Did you use the right cycle for the load being washed?
This is normal.Use the Casual/Permanent Press cycle or another cycle with
low spin speeds (if available) to reduce wrinkling.
Dispensers clogged or bleach leakingDid you overload the washer?
The wash load must be balanced and not overloaded. Loads
Did you follow the manufacturer?s directions when adding should move freely during washing.
detergent and fabric softener to the dispensers?
Measure detergent and fabric softener. Carefully pour into the To reduce wrinkling of permanent press clothes and some
dispensers. Wipe up all spills.synthetic knits, use a large load size to provide more space.
Dilute fabric softener in the fabric softener dispenser.Was the wash water warm enough to relax wrinkles, or
Did you put powdered or color-safe bleach in the liquid are you using warm rinses?
chlorine bleach dispenser?If safe for the load, use warm or hot wash water. Use cold
Add powdered or liquid color-safe bleach directly to the rinse water.
basket. Do not use the chlorine bleach dispenser for color-Are the hot and cold water hoses reversed?
safe bleach.Check to be sure the hot and cold water hoses are connected
to the right faucets. See the Installation Instructions.
Load too wet
Did you use the right cycle for the load being washed?
Select a cycle with a higher spin speed (if available).
Did you use a cold rinse?
Cold rinses leave loads wetter than do warm rinses. This is
normal.
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