Whirlpool MVWC400XW Technical Education page 35

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If you experience
Washer not performing as expected (cont.)
Check for proper water supply.
Incorrect or wrong
wash or rinse
temperatures
Load not rinsed
Check for proper water supply.
Not using HE detergent.
Load is tangling
Not cleaning or
removing stains
TROUBLESHOOTING (continued)
for assistance and to possibly avoid a service call.
Possible causes
Energy saving controlled
wash temperatures.
Washer not loaded as recommended.
Washer not loaded as recommended.
Wash load not completely
covered in water.
Added more water to washer.
Washer not loaded properly.
Are hot and cold inlet hoses reversed?
Both hoses must be attached to both washer and faucet, and
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?
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 prevent washer
from operating correctly.
Use only HE detergent.
Always measure detergent and follow detergent directions
based on load size and soil level.
Load garments in loose heaps evenly around the basket wall.
Do not load above the stainless steel portion of the basket. The
washer will not rinse well if overloaded. Load with dry items only.
Use cycle designed for the fabrics being washed.
Add only 1 or 2 garments after washer has started.
See "Using Your Washer" section.
Select a cycle with a slower wash action and spin speed,
however items will be wetter than those using a higher
speed spin.
Load garments in loose heaps evenly around the basket wall.
Do not load above the stainless steel portion of the basket.
Reduce tangling by mixing types of load items. Use the
recommended cycle for the type of garments being washed.
Washer senses load size and adds correct amount of water.
This is normal and necessary for clothes to move.
Added water lifts the laundry off the impeller, resulting in less
effective cleaning.
Load garments in loose heaps evenly around the basket wall.
Do not load above the stainless steel portion of
basket. Load with dry items only.
Add only 1 or 2 garments after washer has started.
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