TROUBLESHOOTING
COMMONWASHINGPROBLEMS
Problem...Cause...Solution ...
Washer leaksFill hoses not tight.Tighten hoses. See Installation
YY
Instructions.
NOTE: After
checking these,YFill hose washers not properly seated.YReseat (reposition) washers. See
check householdInstallation Instructions.
plumbing.
YDrain hose clamp not properly YClamp drain hose.
installed 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 centred before starting
causing water to deflect off of tub ring.washer.
YUnit not level, causing water to deflect YEnsure front feet are installed and
off of tub ring.nuts are tightened. Level washer.
YFill or spray rinses are deflecting ofYRedistribute the load, or reduce f
of load. Washer is overloaded or load load size.
is 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.
YEnd of drain hose more than 183 cm YLower drain hose.
(72 inches) above floor.
Too much detergent � excessive sudsing.Use less detergent.
YY
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 Y Top of drain hose is lower than waterYRaise the drain hose. It must be high-
to fill/drain or level in washer.er for proper operation.
cycle stuck
YDrain hose fits too tightly into YAdjust drain hose for loose yet secure
NOTE: Washerstandpipe.fit. See Installation Instructions.
pauses briefly
YDrain hose taped into standpipe.YDo not seal off drain hose with tape.
throughout eachThe hose needs an air gap.
cycle. This is normal.
Washer makesYLoad is unbalanced.YRedistribute load.
noiseYWasher is not level.YLevel washer. Reset rear leveling
legs. See Installation Instructions.
YNuts on front feet not tight.YTighten nuts.
Yellow shipping strap with cotter pins
YYSee Installation Instructions.
not completely removed.
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