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TROUBLESHOOTING
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Washer odor
•
Do you use High Efficiency (HE) detergent?
Use only High Efficiency (HE) detergent in this washer.
Have you cleaned the washer interior
using the
recommended
procedure?
Your washer interior should be
cleaned at least once per month to reduce or avoid any
accumulation
of mold or mildew odors, See "Washer Care"
for interior cleaning procedure.
•
Inspect the interior of the washer for lint and other debris that
may accumulate
on the basket and rubber bellows. Remove
and dispose of any accumulation
as necessary.
•
Leave the washer door open between cycles to allow the
washer interior to dry out.
Washer
won't start
Electrical
Shock Hazard
Plug into a grounded
3 prong outlet.
Do not remove ground
prong.
Do not use an adapter.
Do not use an extension
cord.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in death,
fire, or electrical
shock.
•
Check the following:
Is the power cord plugged into a grounded 3 prong outlet?
Is the washer door firmly closed?
Has a cycle been selected, but START has not been pressed?
Was the door open after completion
of last cycle?
Washer
won't
fill, wash or rinse
•
Check the following:
Is the power cord plugged into a grounded 3 prong outlet?
Is there power at the plug? Check electrical source or call an
electrician,
Are the hot and cold water faucets turned on?
Is the water inlet hose kinked?
Are the water inlet valve screens clogged?
Washer stops
•
Check the following:
Is the power cord plugged into a grounded 3 prong outlet?
Is there power at the plug?
Check electrical source or call an electrician.
Has a household fuse blown, or has a circuit breaker tripped?
Replace the fuse or reset the circuit breaker. If the problem
continues, call an electrician.
Are you using an extension cord?
Do not use an extension cord.
Washer won't
drain or spin
•
Is the drain hose clogged, or the end of the drain hose
more than 35" (88.9 cm) above the floor?
•
Is your voltage low?
Check electrical source or call an electrician.
Do not use an
extension cord.
•
Is the load balanced?
A single or bulky item may cause imbalance. Add more items
or redistribute the load.
Washer makes noise or vibrates
•
As water is drained from the washer, you may hear air being
pulled through the pump. This happens during the end of
draining. It is normal.
Is the washer level?
The washer must be level. The four feet should be properly
installed, and the nuts should be tightened against the
washer cabinet.
Did you remove the transport bolts?
Make sure four bolts have been removed. See the
"Installation
Instructions."
Are you washing items with metal snaps, buckles or
zippers?
You may hear metal items touching the washer drum. This is
normal.
Is washer installed
on a sturdy and solid floor?
Refer to the "Installation Requirements"
for flooring
requirements, Noise and vibration may be reduced by placing
a piece of 3A" (19.1 mm) plywood underneath your washer.
The plywood may extend underneath both washer and dryer
to keep them at equal heights.
Washerleaks
•
Check household plumbing
for leaks.
Dispensers clogged or leaking
Are the laundry products in the correct
dispenser
compartment?
Add the correct amounts of HE detergent or fabric softener to
the correct compartments.
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