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OPERATION Possible Causes What ToDo
Washer pausesduring The washer normally pauses
wash cycle between washing steps
Washer pausesduring This is normal " The washer may pause during the spin c)cle to remoxe
spin cycle soap} water more efficient.Iv:
Washer won't operate V_asher is unplugged • Make sure cord is l)lugged,, securely, into a working, outlet.
Water supply is turned off • Tm'n both hot and cold timcets hilly on.
Con_'ols are not set • Check controls and make sure Cycle knob is pulled out
properly to 0N position.
Lid is open--safety feature • Close lid and reset cycle to the begimfing if necessmy.
prevents agitation and
sphmh_g when lid is up
Circuit breaker/fuse is • Check house circuit breake_/fllses. Replace filses or
tripped/blown reset breaker: _,_asher should ha_e separate outlet.
PERFORMANCE Possible Causes What ToDo
Colored spots Incorrect use of fabric • Check rid)tic softener package fin" instructions and fi)lh)w
softener directions for using, disl)enser.
• Pretreat stain and rewash,
Dye trm_sfer • Sort whites or lightly colored items from dark cohn_.
Grayedor yellowed Not enough detergent • Use more deteroent_ (especially with larger h)ads).
clothes Be S/lI'e to folh)w detergent ii/_lnHf_lctt/l'ei"s directions.
Hard water • Use a water conditioner like Calgon brand or install
a water sotteileE
Water is not hot enough • Make sure water heater is deli',e_ing water at
120°F -140°F (48°C-60°C).
Washer is overloaded • Select load size to match clothes load.
Detergent is not dissolving • Add detergent as wash basket fills with water before
you load clothes.
Dye trm_sfer • Sort clothes bx color Ifiabric label states wash separately,
trustable dxes max be indicated.
Lint or residue Clothes are air or line dried • If you (lo not (h))our clothes with a ch)thes (hTex;)our
on clothes ch)thes may retain more lint.
Incorrect sorting • Separate lint pro(luce_ ti'om lint collecting.
Washing too long • Wash small h)ads fin" a shorter time than larger loads.
Detergent not dissolving • Add detergent as wash basket fills with water befin'e
you load clothes.
• T_' a lkltfid detergent.
• Use w_lY/lleYwater teilll)ei'at/u'e.
Overloading • i,oad ch)thes no higher than the top row of holes in the
washer basket.
• Make sm'e load size selected matches clothes load size.
• Check lid)tic softener package for instructions and
fi)lh)w directions fi)r using, disl)enser.
Incorrect use of fabric
softener
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