Service manual
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Warm or hot water is not hot enough.
Water in washer does not drain or
drains slowly.
Water leaks.
Incorrect wash and rinse
temperatures.
Water is entering washer, but tub
does not fill.
• Hot water heater is set too low or is a distance from washer. Measure
hot water temperature at nearby faucet with candy or meat
thermometer. Water temperature should be at least 120°F (49°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 cleaning. If problem persists,
your hot water system may be unable to support more than 1 use
at a time.
• Drain hose is kinked or clogged. Clean and straighten the drain
hose.
• Fill hose connection is loose at faucet or washer. Check and tighten
hose connections. Install rubber sealing washers provided.
• House drain pipes are clogged. Unclog drain pipes. Contact plumber
if necessary.
• Oversudsing. Use less detergent.
• Hot and cold water hoses are connected to wrong supply faucets.
Connect hot water hose to hot water faucet and cold water hose to
cold water faucet.
• Drain hose standpipe is incorrect height. Standpipe must be a
minimum of 23.6" (60 cm) high to prevent siphoning. See
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS.
OCCURRENCE POSSIBLE CAUSE / SOLUTION