Use and Care Manual
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ENGLISH
MAINTENANCE
Problem Possible Causes Solutions
Wrinkling
y
Did you remove the load immediately after
it finished?
y
Did you overload the tub?
y
Did you reverse the hot and cold water
inlets?
y
Remove the load immediately after it
finishes.
y
Do not overload the tub.
y
Hot water rinse can cause garments to
wrinkle. Check the inlet hose connections.
Power will not turn on
y
Is the power cord plugged in properly?
y
Has a house fuse blown, a circuit breaker
tripped, or a power outage occurred?
y
Make sure that the plug is secured in a
grounded 3-prong, 120 V (60 Hz) outlet.
y
Reset the circuit breaker or replace the
fuse. Do not increase the fuse capacity. If
the problem is a circuit overload, have it
corrected by a qualified electrician.
The door does not open
when the cycle pauses or
finishes
y
Is the temperature in the tub too high?
y
Is the water level in the washer high?
y
The washing machine has a safety lock
built into the door to prevent burning.
Leave the door closed and wait until the
door lock icon disappears from the display.
y
Allow the washer to complete the
programmed cycle, or press the SPIN
button.
The wash cycle time is
longer than usual
y
Is the washing machine overloaded? Are
other options added to the wash cycle?
y
This is normal. The washing machine
automatically adjusts the cycle time for
the amount of laundry, water pressure,
water temperature, and other operating
conditions.
It is musty or moldy in the
tub
y
Has the incorrect detergent been used?
y
Did you clean the tub periodically?
y
Use only HE (High-Efficiency) detergent
recommended for a front-loading washing
machine.
y
See page 30, clean the inside and outside
of the washing machine periodically.
SPECIFICATIONS
Model WM3997H*A
Description Front loading washing machine
Electrical requirements 120 VAC @ 60 Hz
Dimensions 68.6 cm(W) x 75.6 cm(D) x 98.3 cm(H) 129.5 cm (D, door open)
27"(W) x 29
3
/
4
"(D) x 38
11
/
16
"(H) / 51" (D, door open)
Net weight 96 kg(211lbs)
Max. spin speed 1300 rpm max
Max. water pressure 14.5 – 142 PSI (100 – 980 kpa)