WASHER CARETROUBLESHOOTING
First try the solutions suggested here and possibly avoid
Cleaning Your Washerthe cost of a service call...
Cleaning the exteriorWasher won?t fill, rinse or agitate
Use a soft, damp cloth or sponge to wipe up any spills such as
detergent or bleach. Occasionally wipe the outside of your Check the following:
washer to keep it looking new.Is the power cord plugged in?
Cleaning the interiorIs the indicator on the Cycle Control knob properly lined up
Clean your washer interior by mixing 1 cup (250 mL) of chlorine with a cycle? Turn the Cycle Control knob to the right slightly
and pull to start.
bleach and 2 cups (500 mL) of detergent. Pour this into your
washer and run it through a complete cycle using hot water. Are the water inlet valve screens clogged?
Repeat this process if necessary.
Are both the hot and cold water faucets turned on?
NOTE: Remove any hard water deposits using only cleaners
Is the water inlet hose kinked?
labeled as washer safe.
Does the water level seem too low, or does the washer
appear to not fill completely?
Water Inlet HosesThe top of the agitator is much higher than the highest water
level. This creates a perception that the washer is not filling
Replace inlet hoses after five years of use to reduce the risk of
completely. This is normal.
hose failure. Periodically inspect and replace inlet hoses if
Is the lid open?
bulges, kinks, cuts, wear or leaks are found.
The lid must be closed during operation. Washer will not
When replacing your inlet hoses, mark the date of replacement agitate or spin with the lid open.
on the label with a permanent marker.
Washer stops
Vacation, Storage, and Moving Care
Check the following:
Install and store your washer where it will not freeze. Because Is the power cord plugged in?
some water may stay in the hoses, freezing can damage your
washer. If storing or moving your washer during freezing weather, Is the indicator on the Cycle Control knob properly lined up
winterize it.with a cycle? Turn the Cycle Control knob to the right slightly
and pull to start.
Non-use or vacation care
Operate your washer only when you are at home. If you will be on Are the water inlet valve screens clogged?
vacation or not using your washer for an extended period of time, Are both the hot and cold water faucets turned on?
you should:
Unplug washer or disconnect power.Is the water inlet hose kinked?
Is there power at the plug?
Turn off the water supply to the washer. This helps avoid
accidental flooding (due to a water pressure surge) while you Check your electrical source or call an electrician.
are away.Has a fuse blown or is the circuit breaker open?
If problem continues, call an electrician.
To winterize washer
1. Shut off both water faucets.Are you using an extension cord?
2. Disconnect and drain water inlet hoses.Do not use an extension cord.
3. Put 1 qt (1 L) of R.V.-type antifreeze in the basket.Is the washer in a normal pause in the Casual/Permanent
4. Run washer on a drain and spin setting (see ?Rinse and Press (or Hand Washables) cycle?
Spin?) for about 30 seconds to mix the antifreeze and water.The washer pauses for about 2 minutes in the Casual/
5. Unplug washer or disconnect power.Permanent Press cycle. Allow the cycle to continue.
To use washer againThe Hand Washables cycle (on some models) features
1. Flush water pipes and hoses.periods of agitation and soak.
2. Reconnect water inlet hoses.Is the lid open?
3. Turn on both water faucets.The lid must be closed during operation. Washer will not
4. Plug in washer or reconnect power.agitate or spin with the lid open.
5. Run the washer through a complete cycle with 1 cup (250 mL) Is the washer overloaded?
of detergent to clean out antifreeze.
Wash smaller loads.
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