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OCCURRENCE
WASHER-OPERATING
(continued)
POSSIBLE CAUSE
SOLUTION
Washer
does not start
Cycle selector is not in correct position.
Move indicator
clockwise slightly. Pull out knob.
(continued).
Motor
is overheated.
Washer motor will stop if it becomes overheated.
It will
automatically
restart after a cool down period of up to
30 minutes
(if washer has not been manually
turned
off).
Washer
won't
spin.
Lid is not completely
closed.
Close lid completely.
Safety lid lock must not be broken.
Residue
left in tub.
Heavily soiled items.
Wipe tub with a nonabrasive
household cleanser, then
rinse. Shake or brush excess dirt and sand from items
before washing.
WASHER -WATER
Wash load
too
wet
after
Washer
is overloaded.
Do not overload 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.
Check another
faucet in the 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
Washer
is overloaded.
Do not overload washer. Dry load level should
not be
load.
higher than top of agitator vanes.
Warm or hot water
is not
Hot water heater is set too low or is a
Measure hot water
temperature
at nearby faucet with
hot
enough,
distance from laundry center,
candy or meat thermometer.
Water temperature
should
be at least
120°F
(49°C).
Adjust
water
heater
as
necessary.
Hot water is being used elsewhere
in
the 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.
To conserve energy, the temperature
of
See Operating
Instructions
for your washer
the hot wash is regulated.
Water in washer
does not
Drain hose is kinked or clogged.
Clean and straighten
the drain hose.
drain
or drains
slowly.
Water
leaks.
Loose fill hose connection
at faucet or
Check and tighten
hose connections.
Install rubber
washer,
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
Connect hot water
hose to hot water faucet and cold
temperatures,
to wrong supply faucets,
water
hose to cold water faucet.
Water
is entering
washer
but tub does not fill.
Drain hose standpipe is incorrect height.
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Standpipe must be a minimum
of 33" (83.82 cm) high
to
prevent
siphoning.
See
INSTALLATION
INSTRUCTIONS.
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