Manual
Avoid Service Checklist, continued
OCCURRENCE POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION
Washer does not start. Washer lid is open. Close washer lid. The washer will not fill with water, agitate or spin
when the lid is open, and will only start to do so if the lid is closed.
Electrical power cord may not be plugged in or Make sure plug fits tightly in wall outlet.
connection may be loose.
House fuse blown, circuit breaker tripped, or a Reset circuit breaker or replace fuse. Do not increase fuse capac-
power outage has occurred, ity. If problem is a circuit overload, have it corrected by a qualified
electrician. If problem is a power outage, call local electric company.
Water supply faucets are not turned on. Turn on water supply faucets.
Cycle selector is not in correct position. Move indicator clockwise slightly. Pull out knob.
Motor is overheated. Washer motor will stop if it It will automatically restart after a cool down period of up to 30
becomes overheated, minutes (if washer has not been manually turned off).
Washer won't spin. Lid is not completely closed. Close washer lid. The washer will not fill with water, agitate or spin
when the lid is open, and will only start to do so if the lid is closed.
Residue left in drum. Heavily soiled items. Wipe drum with a nonabrasive household cleanser, then rinse.
Shake or brush excess dirt and sand from items before washing
Wash load too wet after Washer is overloaded. Do not overload washer. See Washing Procedures.
spin. Load is out of balance. Rearrange load to allow proper spinning.
Drain hose is kinked. Straighten drain hose.
Water does not enter Washer lid is open. Close washer lid. The washer will not fill with water, agitate or spin
washer or it enters slowly, when the lid is open, and will only start to do so if the lid is closed.
Water supply is not 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 is being used elsewhere in the house. Water pressure must be at least 30 psi (260 kPa). Avoid running
water elsewhere while washer is filling.
Water inlet hoses are kinked. Straighten hoses.
Water level does not Improper water level selection (for models with Select higher water level/load size.
cover load. water level/load size control).
Washer is overloaded. Do not overload washer. Dry load level should not be higher
than top of agitator vanes.
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
hot enough, from washer, meat thermometer. Water temperature should be at least 120°F
(B0°C). Adjust water heater as necessary.
Hot water is being 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 clean-
ing. If problem persists, your hot water system may be unable to
support more than 1 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.
Water leaks. Loose fill hose connection at faucet or washer. Check and tighten hose connections. Install rubber sealing wash-
ers provided.
House drain pipes are clogged. Unclog drain pipes. Contact plumber if necessary.
Incorrect wash and rinse Hot and cold water hoses are connected to wrong Connect hot water hose to hot water faucet and cold water
temperatures, supply faucets, hose to cold water faucet.
Water is entering washer Drain hose standpipe is incorrect height. Standpipe must be a minimum of 33" (83.82 cm) high to pre-
but tub does not fill. vent siphoning. See INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS.
Water is present in tub after Lid lock malfunction. Do not bypass lid lock. Call your authorized servicer.
wash cycle is complete.
The drain and spin cycles Lid lock malfunction. Do not bypass lid lock. Call your authorized servicer.
did not occur.
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