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OCCURRENCE
WATER
POSSIBLE CAUSE
SOLUTION
Wash load too wet after
Washer is overloaded.
Do notoverload washer. See Washing Procedures.
spin.
Load is out of balance.
Rearrange load to allow proper spinning.
Drain hose is kinked.
Straighten drain hose.
Water
does
not
enter
Water supply is not adequate in area.
Checkanotherfaucetinthe
house. Wait until water
washer or it enters slowly,
supply and pressure increase.
Water supply faucets are not completely open.
Fully open hot and cold faucets.
Water is being used elsewhere in the house.
Water pressure must be at least 30 psi (260 kPa).
Avoid running water
elsewhere
while washer
is
filling.
Water inlet hoses are kinked.
Straighten hoses.
Water level does not cover
Improperwater
level selection (for modelswith
Select higher water level/load size.
load.
water level/load size control).
Washer is overloaded.
Do not overload washer. When control
is set at
highest fill level, dry load level should not be higher
than top row of circular holes in wash tub.
Warm or hot water is not
hot enough.
Hot water heater isset too low or is a distance
from washer.
Measure hot water temperature
at nearby faucet
with
candy
or
meat
thermometer.
Water
temperature
should be at least 130°F (70°C). Adjust
water heater as necessary.
Hot water is being used elsewhere inthe house.
Avoid using hot water elsewhere before or during
washer use. There may not be enough hot water
available for proper cleaning. If problem persists,
your hot water system may be unable to support
more than 1 use at a time.
Water in washer does not
Drain hose is kinked or clogged.
Clean and straighten
the drain hose.
drain or drains slowly.
Water
leaks.
Fill hose connection at faucet or washer.
Check and tighten hose connections. Install rubber
sealing washers provided.
House drain pipes are clogged.
Unclog drain pipes. Contact plumber if necessary.
Oversudsing.
Use less detergent.
Incorrect
wash and rinse
Hot and cold water
hoses are connected
to
Connect hot water hose to hot water faucet and
temperatures,
wrong supply faucets,
cold water hose to cold water faucet.
Water is entering
washer
Drain hose standpipe is incorrect height.
but tub does not fill.
Standpipe must be a minimum
of 33" (83.82 cm)
high to prevent
siphoning.
See INSTALLATION
INSTRUCTIONS.
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