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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 aworking, 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 awater 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 ach)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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