Troubleshooting Tips - Hotpoint VBSR3100G0WW Owner's Manual

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Troubleshooting Tips
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PERFECTEMP Possible Causes What To Do
PerfecTemp The washer is in a cold • This is normal. The PerfecTemp feature is designed not
wash temperature rinse cycle to activate during a cold rinse cycle to improve the energy
is incorrect efficiency of your washeE
(ReviewPerfecTemp All the water in your • Wait until the water in the water heater is heated to the
in the "About washer household water heater correct temperature.
features" section) has been used
WATER Possible Causes What To Do
Too many suds Too much detergent • Measure your detergent carefully. Use less soap if you have
soft water, a smaller load or a lightly soiled load.
Type of detergent • Switch to a lower sudsing detergent brand and follow
instructions on package.
Soft water • Try less detergent.
Water leaks Using too much detergent • Use less detergent. Use less soap if you have soft water,
in washer a smaller load or a lightly soiled load.
Fill hoses or drain hose is • Hake sure hose connections are tight at faucets and
improperly connected rubber washers are installed. Hake sure end of drain hose
is correctly inserted in and secured to drain facility.
Household drain mag • Check household plumbing, You may need to call
be clogged a plumber
Constant water pressure • Tighten hoses at the faucets and turn the water off after
to the fill hoses at the each use.
water source • Check condition of the fill hoses;they should be replaced
every 5 years.
Water temperature Cooler water temperatures • New laundry detergents have been formulated to work
seems incorrect provide improved energy with cooler water temperatures without affecting wash
efficiency performance.
Water supply is turned off • Turn both hot and cold faucets fully on and make sure
or improperly connected hoses are connected to correct faucets.
Water valve screens are • Turn off the water source and remove the water connection
stopped up hoses from the upper back of the washer Use a brush or
toothpick to clean the screens in the machine. Reconnect
the hoses and turn the water back on.
House water heater is • Hake sure house water heater is delivering water at
not set properly 120°F-140°F (48°C-60°C).
Water pumped out before Lid lifted or cycle was put in • Reset cycle.
cycle is complete pause for over 24 hours
Water won't drain Drain hose is kinked or • Straighten drain hose and make sure washer is not
improperly connected sitting on it.
• Top of drain outlet should be less than 8 ft (2.5 m)
above flooE
Washer pauses during The PREWASHCycle or • This is normal. The washer alternates between agitate and
wash cycle AUTO SOAKOption was soak during these cycles to get your clothes cleaner with
chosen less weak
Washer pauses during This is normal • The washer may pause during the spin cycle to remove
spin cycle
soapy water more efficiently.
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