Troubleshooting
PROBLEM
Fills with the wrong
temperature water.
Door is locked or will not
open.
Does not drain and/or spin.
Load is too wet at the end
of the cycle.
Leaks water.
Has excessive suds.
Has an odor.
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Turn both faucets on fully.
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Make sure the temperature selection is correct.
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Make sure the hoses are connected to the correct faucets.
Flush water lines.
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Check the water heater. It should be set to deliver a minimum 120° F
(49° C) hot water at the tap. Also check the water heater capacity and
recovery rate.
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Disconnect the hoses and clean the screens. The hose fi lter screens may
be plugged.
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As your washer is fi lling, the water temperature may change as the
automatic temperature control feature checks the incoming water
temperature. This is normal.
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While your washer is fi lling, you may notice just hot or just cold water
going through the dispenser when the cold or warm wash temperature is
selected. This is a normal function of the automatic temperature control
feature as your washer determines the temperature of the water.
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Press the Start/Pause Button to stop your washer.
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Your washer door will remain locked during the heating portion of the
Sanitize Cycle
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It may take a few moments for the door lock mechanism to disengage.
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Check the fuse or reset the circuit breaker.
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Straighten the drain hoses. Eliminate bent hoses. If there is a drain
restriction, contact the customer service center.
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Close the door and press the Start/Pause Button. For your safety, your
washer will not tumble or spin unless the door is closed.
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Make sure the debris fi lter is not clogged.
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Use the High or Extra High spin speed.
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Use high effi ciency detergent to reduce over–sudsing.
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The load is too small. Very small loads (one or two items) may become
unbalanced and not spin out completely.
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Make sure the door is fi rmly closed.
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Make sure all hose connections are tight.
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Make sure the end of the drain hose is correctly inserted and secured to
the drainage system.
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Avoid overloading.
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Use high effi ciency detergent to prevent over–sudsing.
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Use high effi ciency detergent to prevent over-sudsing.
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Reduce the detergent amount for soft water, small or lightly soiled loads.
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Non-HE detergent is NOT recommended.
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Excessive suds collect in nooks and crannies and can cause foul odors.
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Run cleansing cycles to sanitize the machine periodically. (Silver Care or
Sanitize Cycle or Pure Cycle)
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Clean the door seal (Diaphragm).
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Dry the interior of your washer after the total cycle has fi nished.
SOLUTION
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