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Most laundering problems are easily
and washer problems, If you need
solved if you understand the cause,
further assistance,
see page 61,
Check these tables for common laundry
Problem
Possible Cause
Solution
Washer Leaks
Household plumbing is leaking.
Repair plumbing.
Inlet hoses not tight.
Tighten hoses
(see "INSTALLATION','Sections E & F
Inlet hose washers not
Reseat washers
properly seated.
(see "INSTALLATION','Section E).
Drain hose not properly
Clamp drain hose
clamped or is off.
(see "INSTALLATION','Section D).
Drain is clogged.
Remove drain clogs. Laundry tub,
standpipe, or floor drain must be able to
handle 17 gallons of water per minute.
Tub moved forward during
Ensure tub is centered before
unloading, causing water
starting washer.
to deflect oft of tub ring.
Laundry center not level
Ensure leveling legs are installed.
causing water to deflect oft
Level laundry center
of tub ring.
(see "INSTALLATION','Section I).
Load is unbalanced. Spray
Redistribute the load.
rinses are deflecting off of load.
Washer is overloaded. Fills
Reduce load size.
or spray rinses are deflecting
off of load.
Won't Drain/
Drain hose is kinked
Straighten or unplug hose
Won't Spin/
or clogged.
(see "INSTALLATION','Section D).
Wet Loads
Correct operation of
After a wash or rinse, the washer will
neutral drain,
drain without spinning. After draining,
the spinning begins.
Lid is open.
Close the lid.
Drain hose is more than
Lower drain hose
96 inches above floor.
(see "INSTALLATION','Section D).
Too much detergent-
Use less detergent.
excessive sudsing.
Wrong cycle for load
Choose a cycle with a higher spin
being washed,
speed (see "OPERATION").
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