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Service Prevention Checklist
Before calling for service, review this list. It may save both time and expense. The list includes common
occurrences that are not the result of defective workmanship or materials in this washer.
OCCURRENCE
POSSIBLE CAUSE
NOISE
High pitch "jet engine"
A certain amount of motor whine is nor-
noise.
mal during the spin cycle.
Rattling and clanking
Foreign objects such as coins or safety
noise.
pins may be in drum or pump.
Belt buckles and metal fasteners are hit-
ting wash drum.
Thumping sound.
Heavy wash loads may produce a
thumping sound. This is usually normal. If
sound continues, washer is probably out
of balance.
Vibrating noise.
Washer is not resting firmly on floor.
Shipping bolts and foam block have not
been removed during installation.
Wash load unevenly distributed in drum.
OPERATING
Washer does not start.
Electrical power cord may not be plugged
in or connection may be loose.
House fuse blown, circuit breaker
tripped, or a power outage has occurred.
Water supply faucets are not turned on.
Motor is overheated. Washer motor will
stop if it becomes overheated.
Washer door is not completely closed.
Washer won't spin.
Load is too small.
Residue left in drum.
Heavily soiled items.
LCD displays
.
Washer has been programmed to tempo-
DEMO MODE
rarily perform a repeating demo cycle.
Solutions to Common Problems
SOLUTION
Stop washer and check drum. If noise continues after
washer is restarted, objects may be in pump. Call your
authorized servicer.
To prevent unnecessary noise and damage to drum,
fasten fasteners and turn items inside out.
Stop washer and redistribute wash load.
Move washer so it rests firmly on floor. Adjust leveling
legs. See INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS for details.
See INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS for removing ship-
ping bolts and foam block.
Stop washer and rearrange wash load.
Make sure plug fits tightly in wall outlet.
Reset circuit breaker or replace fuse. Do not increase
fuse capacity. If problem is a circuit overload, have
it corrected by a qualified electrician. If problem is a
power outage, call local electric company.
Turn on water supply faucets.
It will automatically restart after a cool down period
of up to 30 minutes (if washer has not been manually
turned off).
Close door completely.
Add 1 or 2 similar items to help balance the load.
Wipe drum with a nonabrasive household cleanser, then
rinse. Shake or brush excess dirt and sand from items
before washing
To return to the factory default settings, select RESET
in set prefs under the options scroll buttons.
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