Troubleshooting - Whirlpool W10306121A Use And Care Manual

TROUBLESHOOTING
if you experience
First try the solutions suggested here or visit our website at www.whirlpool.com/help
for assistance and to possibly avoid a service call.
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Vibration, rocking, or Feet may not be in contact with the Front and rear feet must be in firm contact with floor, and washer
"walking" floor and locked, must be level to operate properly. Jam nuts must be tight
against the bottom of the cabinet.
Washer may not be level. Check floor for flexing or sagging. If flooring is uneven, a 3/4"
(19 mm) piece of plywood under your washer will reduce sound.
See "Level the Washer" in Installation Instructions.
Vibration during spinning Load could be unbalanced Load dry items in loose heaps evenly around basket wall.
or washer stopped with or too large. Adding wet items to washer or adding more water to basket
all dial lights flashing could unbalance washer.
Do not overload. Do not fill above the stainless steel portion
of basket. Avoid washing single items. Balance a single item
such as a rug or jeans jacket with a few extra items. If the dial is
flashing, redistribute the load, close the lid, and press START.
Use Bulky Item cycle for oversized, non-absorbent items
such as comforters or poly-filled jackets. Other items are
not appropriate for Bulky Items cycle. See "Cycle Guide".
Item or load not suitable for selected cycle. See "Cycle Guide"
and "Using Your Washer" in this Use and Care Guide.
Clicking or metallic
noises
Gurgling or humming
Objects caught in washer
drain system.
Washer may be
draining water.
Empty pockets before washing. Loose items such as coins
could fall between basket and tub or may block pump.
It may be necessary to call for service to remove items.
It is normal to hear metal items on clothing such as metal snaps,
buckles, or zippers touch against the stainless steel basket.
It is normal to hear the pump making a continuous humming sound
with periodic gurgling or surging as final amounts of water are
removed during the spin/drain cycles.
Check the following for
proper installation:
Washer not level.
Fill hoses not attached tightly.
Fill hose washers
Drain hose connection
Check household plumbing for leaks
or clogged sink or drain
Washer not loaded as
recommended.
Water may splash off basket if washer is not level.
Check that load is not unbalanced or overloaded.
Tighten fill-hose connection.
Are all four fill hose flat washers properly seated?
Pull drain hose from washer cabinet and properly secure it to
drainpipe or laundry tub.
Do not place tape over drain opening.
Water can backup out of a clogged sink or drainpipe. Check
all household plumbing for leaks (laundry tubs, drain pipe,
water pipes, and faucets.)
Overloading can cause basket to be out of alignment
and cause water to splash off tub. See "Using Your Washer"
for loading instructions.
Not enough water
in washer
Load not completely covered
in water.
This is normal operation for an HE low-water washer. The load will
not be completely underwater. The washer senses load sizes and
adds correct amount of water for optimal cleaning. See "What's
New under the Lid."
IMPORTANT: Do not add more water to washer. The added water
lifts the load off the impeller, resulting in less cleaning.
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