Vacation, Storage, And Moving Care; Troubleshooting - Whirlpool 8182042 Use And Care Manual

Vacation, Storage, and Moving Care

Install and store your washer where it will not freeze. Because
some water may stay in the hoses, freezing can damage your
washer. If storing or moving your washer during freezing weather,
winterize it.
Non-use or vacation care:
Operate your washer only when you are at home. If you will be on
vacation or not using your washer for an extended period of time,
you should:
Unplug washer or disconnect power.
Turn off the water supply to the washer. This helps avoid
accidental flooding (due to a water pressure surge) while you
are away.
Slightly open door to provide ventilation.
To winterize washer:
1. Put 1 qt (1 L) of R.V.-type antifreeze in the drum.
2. Run washer on a DRAIN/SPIN cycle.
3. Unplug washer or disconnect power.
4. Shut off both water faucets.
5. Disconnect water inlet hoses from faucets and drain.
To use washer again:
1. Flush water pipes.
2. Reconnect water inlet hoses to faucets.
3. Turn on both water faucets.
4. Plug in washer or reconnect power.
5. Run the washer through the NORMAL cycle with ¼ the
normal recommended amount of detergent to clean out
antifreeze.
To transport the washer:
1. If washer will be moved during freezing weather, put in 1 qt
(1 L) of R.V.-type antifreeze in the drum. Run washer on a
DRAIN/SPIN cycle.
2. Unplug washer or disconnect power.
3. Disconnect the drain hose from the drain system and attach
to rear panel clips.
4. Shut off both water faucets.
5. Disconnect the water inlet hoses from faucets, then drain the
hoses and clip them to the rear panel of the washer.
6. Do not reuse transport bolts. Unit must be transported in the
upright position.
Reinstalling the washer
1. Follow the "Installation Instructions" to locate, level and
connect the washer.
2. Run the washer through the NORMAL cycle with ¼ the
normal recommended amount of detergent to clean the
washer and remove the antifreeze, if used.
18

TROUBLESHOOTING

First try the solutions suggested here to possibly avoid the
cost of a service call...
Washer displaying code message and tone sounds
"HF" (Water Inlet Problem—no water or insufficient water
supply)
Select PAUSE/CANCEL twice to cancel the cycle. Unplug
washer or disconnect power.
Check the following:
Are water faucets completely turned on?
Are screens at inlet hose connection to washer clogged?
Are water inlet hoses kinked?
Are water inlet hoses frozen?
Plug in washer or reconnect power. Re-select cycle and press
HOLD TO START. If the problem remains, call for service.
"F02" (Drain Problem)
Select PAUSE/CANCEL twice to cancel the cycle. Unplug
washer or disconnect power.
Check the following:
Is the drain hose kinked?
Is the drain hose frozen?
Is the drain hose clogged?
Is the drain hose more than 96 in. (2.4 m) above the floor?
"SUD" (Suds Routine)
When excessive suds are detected, a suds routine
automatically starts. This routine removes extra suds and
assures proper rinsing of your garments. "SUD" is displayed
during rinsing and at the end of the cycle to inform you that
Suds Routine was activated. To avoid excessive sudsing,
reduce detergent amounts or use HE detergents.
"F" Variables [F4 to F16] (Electrical Problem)
Select PAUSE/CANCEL twice to cancel the cycle. Select
DRAIN/SPIN if there is excessive water in the washer.
Re-select cycle and press HOLD TO START. If the problem
remains, call for service.
Washer won't start
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 HOLD TO START has not
been selected and held for one second?
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
electrician.
Are the hot and cold water faucets turned on?
Is the water inlet hose kinked?
Are the water inlet valve screens clogged?