Whirlpool WTW8540BC1 Use And Care Manual page 14

TROUBLESHOOTING
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.
if you experience
Washer won't run or fill,
washer stops working
(cont.)
Washer not draining/
spinning, loads are still
wet
First try the solutions suggested here or visit our website at www.whirlpool.com/product_help -
In Canada www.whirlpool.ca for assistance and to possibly avoid a service call.
J Possible Causes
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Solution
Check proper electrical supply.
Normal washer operation.
Washer may be tightly packed.
Not using HE detergent or using too
much HE detergent.
Empty pockets and use garment
bags for small items.
Using cycles with a lower spin speed.
Washer may be tightly packed or
unbalanced.
Plug power cord into a grounded 3-prong outlet.
Do not use an extension cord.
Ensure there is power to outlet.
Reset a tripped circuit breaker. Replace any blown fuses.
NOTE: If problems continue, contact an electrician.
Lid must be closed for washer to run.
Washer will pause during certain phases of cycle. Do not
interrupt cycle.
Washer may be stopped to reduce suds.
Remove several items, rearrange load evenly around the
washplate. Do not load garments directly over the center
of the washplate. Close lid and press START/PAUSE.
Add only 1 or 2 additional garments after washer has started.
Do not add more water to the washer.
Only use HE detergent. Suds from regular detergents can slow
or stop the washer. Always measure detergent and following
detergent directions based on your load requirements.
To remove suds, cancel cycle. Select RINSE/DRAIN & SPIN.
Select your cycle. Press START/PAUSE. Do not add more detergent.
Small items may have been caught in pump or between basket
and tub, which can slow draining.
Cycles with lower spin speeds remove less water than cycles
with high spin speeds. Use the recommended cycle/speed spin
for your garment.
Tightly packed loads may not allow the washer to spin correctly,
leaving the load wetter than normal. Evenly arrange the wet
load for balanced spinning. Select RINSE/DRAIN & SPIN to
remove excess water. See "Using Your Washer" for loading
recommendations.
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