Use and Care Guide
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PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION
WATER (continued)
Warm or hot
water is not hot
enough
• Hot water heater is set too low
or is a distance from washer.
• Hot water is being used else-
where in the house.
• Measure hot water temperature at
nearby faucet with candy or meat
thermometer. Water temperature
should be at least 120°F (50°C).
Adjust water heater as necessary.
• Avoid using hot water elsewhere be-
fore 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.
Water in washer
does not drain or
drains slowly
• Drain hose is kinked or clogged. • Clean and straighten the drain hose.
Water leaks • Loose ll hose connection at
faucet or washer.
• House drain pipes are clogged.
• Check and tighten hose connections.
Install rubber sealing washers pro-
vided.
• Unclog drain pipes. Contact plumber
if necessary.
Incorrect wash
and rinse tem-
peratures
• Hot and cold water hoses are
connected to wrong supply fau-
cets.
• Connect hot water hose to hot water
faucet and cold water hose to cold
water faucet.
Water is entering
washer but tub
does not ll
• Drain hose standpipe is incor-
rect height.
• Standpipe must be a minimum of 33”
(84 cm) high to prevent siphoning.
See INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS.
Water is present
in tub after wash
cycle is complete
• Lid lock malfunction. • DO NOT bypass lid lock. Call your au-
thorized service provider.
The drain and
spin cycles did
not occur
• Lid lock malfunction. • DO NOT bypass lid lock. Call your au-
thorized service provider.
AVOID SERVICE CHECKLIST