Troubleshooting - Whirlpool CABRIO Use & Care Manual

To use washer again:
1. Flush water pipes and hoses. Reconnect water inlet hoses.
Turn on both water faucets.
WARNING
Electrical Shock Hazard
Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet.
Do not remove ground prong.
Do not use an adapter.
Do not use an extension cord.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in death,
fire, or electrical shock.
2. Plug in washer or reconnect power.
3. Run the washer using any cycle and a Super Load Size water
level to clean the washer and remove the antifreeze, if used.
Use the manufacturer's recommended amount for a
medium-size load.
First try the solutions suggested here and possibly avoid the cost of a service call...
Washer displaying code messages
"LF" (Washer is taking too long to fill)
Check the following:
Are the water inlet hoses kinked or clogged?
Are the water inlet valve screens clear?
Press PAUSE/CANCEL to clear display.
"Ld" (Washer is taking too long to drain water from
the wash tub)
Check the following:
Is the drain hose kinked or clogged?
Is the drain hose installed properly? See "Connect Drain
Hose." Press PAUSE/CANCEL to clear display.
"uL" (Unbalanced Load)
If the load is unbalanced, the washer will display this code
while running an imbalanced load correction routine at the
end of the wash cycle and before the final spin. If the code
remains and the wash cycle dial is flashing after the recovery
routine has stopped, open lid and redistribute the load. Close
lid and press START.
"oL" (Over Load)
Is the washer overloaded? The washer has attempted to fill
and begin the wash cycle. If the washer is overloaded, it will
drain any water and detergent that was added during the fill.
To correct the overload, remove several items and add
detergent. Close lid and press START.
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To transport the washer:
1. Shut off both water faucets.
2. Disconnect and drain water inlet hoses.
3. If the washer will be moved during freezing weather, put 1 qt
(1 L) of R.V.-type antifreeze in the basket. Run washer on the
Rinse & Spin setting for about 30 seconds to mix the
antifreeze and remaining water.
4. Disconnect the drain from the drain system.
5. Unplug the power cord.
6. Place the inlet hoses into the basket.
7. Drape the power cord and drain hose over edge into the
basket.
8. Place foam packing ring from the original shipping materials
in the top of washer. If you do not have the original foam
packing ring, place heavy blankets, towels, etc. into basket
opening. Close the lid and put a piece of tape over the lid and
down to the front of the washer. Keep lid taped until the
washer is placed into the new location.
Reinstalling the washer
1. Follow the "Installation Instructions" to locate, level and
connect the washer.
2. Run the washer using any cycle and a Super Load Size water
level to clean the washer and remove the antifreeze, if used.
Use
medium-size load.

TROUBLESHOOTING

Washer and Components
Did you add too much detergent?
Always measure detergent. Follow detergent manufacturer's
directions.
If excessive suds are detected, the washer will display this
code while running a suds reduction correction routine at the
end of the wash cycle. The suds reduction routine removes
extra suds and assures proper rinsing of your garments. If the
code remains and the wash cycle dial is flashing after the
recovery routine has stopped, re-select your desired cycle
using cold water. Press START. Do not add detergent.
Is the lid open? Close the lid to clear the display.
This code will appear at the end of the wash cycle to indicate
that the cold and hot water inlet hoses are switched. If an
error code does not appear but you are experiencing poor
washing performance, check to see whether the inlet hoses
are reversed. See "Connect the Inlet Hoses."
Indicates lid is not locked. Check for items caught in the lid
keeping it from closing. Press PAUSE/CANCEL once to clear
the code.
Is there excessive weight on the lid, such as a basket of
laundry? Excessive weight will keep the lid from unlocking.
Press PAUSE/CANCEL once to clear the code.
the manufacturer's recommended amount for a
"Sd" (Suds Detected)
"lid" (Lid Opened)
"HC" (Cold and Hot hoses switched)
"dL" (Door/Lid cannot lock)
"dU" (Door/Lid cannot unlock)