Washer Operation - KitchenAid Pro Line KHWV01RSS Technical Education

Door Won't Unlock
• Did all of the water drain out of the washer
during the spin?
Select DRAIN/SPIN to remove any water
remaining in the washer. The washer door
will unlock at the end of the drain.
• Is the door locked and is the "Add a gar-
ment" light on?
Press PAUSE/CANCEL once. The door will
unlock.

WASHER OPERATION

Washer Won't Run, Fill, Rinse Or
Tumble; Washer Stops
• Is the power cord plugged into a grounded
3 prong outlet?
Plug power cord into a grounded 3 prong
outlet.
• Are you using an extension cord?
Do not use an extension cord.
• Has a household fuse blown, or has a
circuit breaker tripped?
Replace the fuse, or reset the circuit breaker.
If the problem continues, call an electrician.
• Are both the hot and cold water faucets
turned on?
Turn on the water.
• Is the water inlet hose kinked?
Straighten the hoses.
• Are the water inlet valve screens
clogged?
Turn off the water and remove inlet hoses
from the washer. Remove any accumulated
film or particles. Reinstall hoses, turn on water
and check for leaks.
• Is the washer in a normal pause in the
cycle?
The washer pauses for about 2 minutes during
certain cycles. Allow the cycle to continue.
Some cycles feature periods of tumbling and
soak.
• Is the washer overloaded?
Wash smaller loads.
• Is the washer door firmly shut?
The door must be closed during operation.
• Are the shipping bolts removed?
All four shipping bolts must be removed for
proper operation of the washer.
• Has a cycle been selected, but START has
not been selected and held for 1 second?
Press and hold START, for 1 second.
• Was the door open after completion of
last cycle?
The door must be opened and closed again
to start a new cycle.
Washer Continues To Fill Or Drain,
Drain Cycle Seems Stuck
• Is the top of drain hose lower than 30˝
(76 cm) on washer?
The top of the drain hose must be at least 30˝
(76 cm) above the floor. See "Drain System,"
page 2-3.
• Does the drain hose fit too tightly in the
standpipe, or is it taped to the stand-
pipe?
The drain hose should be loose yet fit se-
curely. Do not seal the drain hose with tape.
The hose needs an air gap. See "Secure the
Drain Hose," page 2-7.
Washer Won't Drain Or Spin, Water
Remains In Washer
Is the drain hose clogged, or the end
•
of the drain hose more than 96˝ (2.4 m)
above the floor?
• Is your voltage low?
Check electrical source or call electrician.
• Excessive suds?
When excessive suds are detected, a special
suds routine automatically starts. Cycle will
complete once extra suds are removed. This
will occur more frequently when a non-HE
detergent is used.
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