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Solutions to Common Problems
Service Prevention Checklist, continued
OCCURRENCE POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION
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Water collects in folds of This is a result of the washing action and is
the bellows at the end of part of the normal operation of the washer.
the cycle.
Water collects in bleach This is a result of the siphoning action and is Water may be removed by removing the dispenser drawer (see Care and Cleaning
and fabric softener cam- part of the normal operation of the washer, inthis guide) and draining water into the empty drum or sink.
partments.
Wash load too wet after Washer is overloaded. Do not overload washer. Bee Operating Your Washer.
spin. Load is too small. Add 1 or 2 similar items to help balance the load.
Load isout of balance. Rearrange load to allow proper spinning.
Drain hose is kinked. Straighten drain hose.
Water does not enter Water supply is not adequate in area. Check another faucet in the house. Wait until water supply and pressure increase.
washer or it enters slowly. Water supply faucets are not completely Fully open hot and cold faucets.
open,
Water is being used elsewhere in the house. Avoid running water elsewhere while washer is filling.
Water pressure must be at least ]0 psi (70
kPa).
Water inlet hoses are kinked, Straighten hoses,
Warm or hot water is not Hot water heater is set too low or is a distance Measure hot water temperature at nearby faucet with candy or meat thermom-
hot enough, from washer, eter. Water temperature should be at least ]20°F {49°C). Adiust water heater
as necessary.
Hot water is being used elsewhere in the Avoid using hot water elsewhere before or during washer use. There may not be
house, enough hot water available for proper cleaning. If problem persists_ your hot
water system may be unable to support more than ] use at a time,
Water in washer does not Drain hose is kinked or clogged. Clean and straighten the drain hose.
drain or drains slowly.
Drain hose standpipe is too tall. Maximum Reduce standpipe height to less than 56.5" (144 cm). See INSTALLATION
standpipe height is 56.5" (144 cm). INSTRUCTIONS,
House drain pipes are clogged, Unclog drain pipes. Contact plumber if necessary.
Water leaks, Fill hose connection is loose at faucet or Check and tighten hose connections. Ensure rubber sealing washers are installed.
washer.
Oversudsing. Wrong detergent. Run rinse cycle. Use a Iow-sudsing_ high efficiency detergent.
Too much detergent. Run rinse cycle. Use less detergent in future loads.
Incorrect wash and rinse Hot and cold water hoses are connected to Connect hot water hose to hot water faucet and cold water hose to cold water
temperatures, wrong supply faucets, faucet.
Water is entering washer Drain hose standpipe is too low. Standpipe Increase standpipe height to at least 24" (61 cm). See INSTALLATION INSTRUC-
but tub does not fill. must be a minimum of 24" (61 cm) high to TIONS.
prevent siphoning.
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