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OCCURRENCE POSSIBLE CAUSE / SOLUTION
OPERATING
Washer does not start.
° Electrical power cord may not be plugged in or connection may be loose. Make
sure plug fits tightly in wall outlet.
° Housefuse blown, circuit breaker tripped, or a power outage hasoccurred. Reset
circuit breaker or replacefuse. Do not increase fuse capacity. If problem isacircuit
overload, have it corrected by aqualified electrician. If problem isapower outage,
call local electric company.
° Water supply faucets are not turned on. Turn on water supply faucets.
° Cycleselector isnot in correct position. Move indicator clockwise slightly. Pullout
knob.
° Motor is overheated. Washer motor will stop if it becomes overheated. It will
automatically restart after a cool down period of up to 30 minutes (if washer has
not been manually turned off).
° Dispenser drawer is not completely closed. Close dispenser drawer.
Washer won't spin. ° Washer door isnot completely closed. Close door completely.
° Dispenser drawer is not completely closed. Close dispenser drawer.
° Load is too small. Add 1 or 2 similar items to help balance the load.
Residue left in drum.
WATER
° Heavilysoiled items.Wipe drum with a nonabrasive household cleanser,then rinse.
Shake or brush excess dirt and sand from items before washing.
Water collects in bleach and fabric
softener compartments.
° This isa result of the siphoning action and ispart of the normal operation of the
washer. Water may be removed by removing the dispenser drawer (see Page 9,
Figures 1 and 2) and draining water into the empty drum or sink.
Wash load too wet after spin.
° Washer is overloaded. Do not overload washer. SeeWashing Procedures.
° 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 washer or it
enters slowly.
° Water supply isnot adequate in area.Check another faucet in the house.Wait until
water supply and pressure increase.
° Water supply faucets are not completely open. Fully open hot and cold faucets.
° Water isbeing used elsewhere in the house. Water pressure must be at least 30
psi (260 kPa). Avoid running water elsewhere while washer isfilling.
° Water inlet hosesare kinked. Straighten hoses.
Warm or hot water is not hot
enough.
° Hot water heater isset too low or is a distance from washer. Measure hot water
temperature atnearbyfaucet with candyor meat thermometer. Water temperature
should be at least 130°F (70°C). Adjust water heater asnecessary.
° Hot water isbeing used elsewhere in the house. Avoid using hot water elsewhere
before or during washer use. There may not be enough hot water available for
proper cleaning. If problem persists, your hot water system may be unable to
support more than 1 use at atime.
Water in washer does not drain or ° Drain hose is kinked or clogged. Clean and straighten the drain hose.
drains slowly.
Water leaks. ° Fill hose connection is loose at faucet or washer. Check and tighten hose
connections. Install rubber sealing washers provided.
° Housedrain pipes are clogged. Unclog drain pipes. Contact plumber if necessary.
° Oversudsing. Use lessdetergent.
Incorrect wash and rinse ° Hot and cold water hoses are connected to wrong supply faucets. Connect hot
temperatures, water hose to hot water faucet and cold water hose to cold water faucet.
Water is entering washer but tub ° Drain hosestandpipe isincorrect height. Standpipe must be a minimum of 23.6"
does not fill. (60 cm) high to prevent siphoning. See INSTALLATIONINSTRUCTIONS.
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