TROUBLESHOOTING
COMMONWASHINGPROBLEMS
Problem...Cause...Solution ...
Washer leaksYFill hoses not tight.YTighten hoses. See Installation
Instructions.
NOTE: After
checking these,YFill hose washers not properly seated.YReseat (reposition) washers. See
check householdInstallation Instructions.
plumbing.Drain hose clamp not properly installed Clamp drain hose.
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or is off.
YDrain is clogged.YUnclog drain. Sink and standpipe
must be able to handle 64 L
(17 gallons) of water per minute.
YTub moved forward during unloading,YEnsure tub is centered before
causing water to deflect off tub ring.starting washer.
YUnit not level, causing water to deflect YEnsure front feet are installed and
off tub ring.nuts are tightened. Level washer.
YFill or spray rinses are deflecting off YRedistribute the load, or reduce
load. Washer is overloaded or load isload size.
unbalanced.
Washer wonOt YDrain hose is clogged.YUnclog hose. See Installation
drain/spinInstructions for proper installation
of drain hose.
YLid is open.YClose the lid.
Lower drain hose.
YEnd of drain hose more than 183 cm Y
(72 inches) above floor.
Too much detergent � excessive sudsing.Use less detergent.
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YLow voltage or using an extension cord.YCheck electrical source or call
electrician. Do not use extension
cords.
Wet loadsYWrong cycle for load being washed.YChoose a cycle with a higher spin
speed.
YCold rinses.YCold rinses leave loads wetter than
warm rinses. This is normal.
Washer continues YTop of drain hose is lower than water YRaise the drain hose. It must be
to fill/drain or level in washer.higher for proper operation.
cycle stuckAdjust drain hose for loose yet
YDrain hose fits too tightly into standpipe.Y
NOTE: Washer paus-secure fit. See Installation
es briefly throughoutInstructions.
each cycle. This isDrain hose taped into standpipe.Do not seal off drain hose with
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normal.tape. The hose needs an air gap.
Washer makes noiseYLoad is unbalanced.YRedistribute load.
YWasher is not level.YLevel washer. Reset rear leveling
legs. See Installation Instructions.
YYNuts on front feet not tight.Tighten nuts.
YYellow shipping strap with cotter pins See Installation Instructions.
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