Whirlpool W10330928A Use And Care Manual page 15

TROUBLESHOOTING
First try the solutions suggested here or visit our website at www.whirlpool.com/help
If you experience
Washer not performing as expected (cont.)
Washer not draining/
spinning, loads are
still wet (cont.)
Incorrect or wrong
wash or rinse
temperatures
Load not rinsed
Sand, pet hair, lint, etc.
on load after washing
Load is tangling
for assistance and to possibly avoid a service call.
Possible causes
Check plumbing for correct drain
hose installation. Drain hose extends
into standpipe farther than 4.5"
(114 mm).
Not using HE detergent or using too
much HE detergent.
Check for proper water supply.
Energy saving controlled
wash temperatures.
Check for proper water supply.
Not using HE detergent or using too
much HE detergent.
Washer not loaded as recommended.
Fabric softener option not selected.
Heavy sand, pet hair, lint, and
detergent or bleach residues
may require additional rinsing.
Washer not loaded as recommended.
Wash action and/or spin speed too
fast for load.
Check drain hose for proper installation. Use drain hose
form and securely attach to drainpipe or tub. Do not tape
over drain opening.
Lower drain hose if the end is higher than 96" (2.4 m) above
the floor. Remove any clogs from drain hose.
Suds from regular detergent or using too much detergent can
slow or stop draining or spinning. Use only HE detergent.
Always measure and follow detergent directions for your
load. To remove extra suds, Select RINSE & SPIN. Do not
add detergent.
Are hot and cold inlet hoses reversed?
Both hoses must be attached to both washer and faucet, and
have both hot and cold water flowing to inlet valve.
Check that inlet valve screens are not clogged.
Remove any kinks in hoses.
Energy Star washers use cooler wash and rinse water
temperatures than your previous washer. This includes
cooler hot and warm washes.
Are hot and cold inlet hoses reversed?
Both hoses must be attached and have water flowing to the
inlet valve.
Both hot and cold water faucets must be on.
Inlet valve screens on washer maybe clogged.
Remove any kinks in the inlet hose.
The suds from regular detergent can cause the washer
to operate incorrectly.
Use only HE detergent. Be sure to measure correctly.
Always measure detergent and follow detergent directions
based on load size and soil level.
The washer is less efficient at rinsing when load is tightly
packed.
Load garments in loose heaps evenly around the basket wall.
Load with dry items only.
Use cycle designed for the fabrics being washed.
Add only 1 or 2 garments after washer has started.
When using fabric softener, be sure the Fabric Softener option
is selected.
Add an Extra Rinse to the selected cycle.
Load garments in loose heaps evenly around the basket wall.
Reduce tangling by mixing types of load items. Use the
recommended cycle for the type of garments being washed.
Select a cycle with a slower wash action and slower spin
speed. Note that items will be wetter than when using a higher
speed spin.
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