Whirlpool Two Speed Automatic Washers User & Care Manual page 13

C
OMMON WASHING PROBLEMS
Problem...
Washer makes noise
(cont.)
Won't fill/rinse/agitate
or wrong temperature
Washer stops
Agitator operation
Water level seems
too low or washer
not completely filling
Washer tub is
crooked
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Cause...
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Gears engaging after drain and
before spin.
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Upper part of agitator clicks during wash.
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Power cord not plugged in.
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Cycle Control knob is not lined up.
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Water inlet valve screens are plugged.
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Water is turned off. Both cold and hot
water taps must be turned on.
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Hot and cold hoses are reversed.
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Inlet hoses are kinked.
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Power cord not plugged in.
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No power at plug.
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Fuse blown or circuit breaker open.
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Using an extension cord.
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Cycle Control knob is not lined up.
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Cycle Control knob not pulled out.
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Washer at pause in Permanent Press cycle
(approximately 2 minutes).
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Machine is overloaded.
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The top of the agitator moves only in
one direction.
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The top of the agitator is loose.
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The top of the agitator is much higher than
the highest water level. This creates a
perception of the washer not being full.
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Tub is pulled forward when unloading.
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Tub moves.
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Washer not level.
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Solution...
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This is normal.
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This is normal.
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Plug in power cord.
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Turn Cycle Control knob to the
right slightly and pull to start.
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Clean screens.
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Turn on water. Make sure both
cold and hot water supplies are
turned on.
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Reverse hoses.
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Straighten hoses.
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Plug in power cord.
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Check electrical source or call
electrician.
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Replace fuse or reset circuit
breaker. If problem continues,
call electrician.
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Do not use extension cords.
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Turn knob to the right slightly
and pull to start.
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Set and pull out knob.
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Allow cycle to continue.
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Wash smaller loads.
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This is normal.
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This is normal.
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This is normal.
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Push tub to center before
starting.
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This is normal.
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Ensure front feet are installed
and nuts tightened. Level
washer. Reset rear leveling legs.
See Installation Instructions.
TROUBLESHOOTING
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