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Problem
Residue left in drum.
1. Heavily soiled items.
Water collects in
1. This is a result of the
bleach and fabric
softener
compartments.
Wash load too wet
1. Washer is overloaded.
after spin.
2. Load is too small.
3. Load is out of balance.
4. Drain hose is kinked.
Water does not enter
1. Water supply is not adequate
washer
or it enters slowly.
2. Water supply faucets are not
3. Water is being used
4. Water inlet hoses are kinked.
5. Water inlet screens plugged.
Warm or hot water is
1. Hot water heater is set too
not hot enough.
2. Hot water is being used else
Water in washer
1. Drain hose is kinked or
does not drain or
drains slowly.
Water leaks.
1. Fill hose connection is loose
2. House drain pipes are
Oversudsing.
1. Wrong detergent.
2. Too much
Cause
siphoning action and is part of
the normal operation of the
washer.
in area.
completely open.
elsewhere in the house.
low or is a distance from
washer.
where in the house.
clogged.
at faucet or washer.
clogged.
detergent.
Troubleshooting
Correction
1. Heavily soiled items.Wipe drum with a
nonabrasive household cleanser, then rinse.
Shake or brush excess dirt and sand from
items before washing.
2. Water may be removed by removing the
dispenser drawer and draining water into
the empty drum or sink.
1. Do not overload washer.
2. Add 1 or 2 similar items to help balance
the load.
3. Rearrange load to allow proper spinning.
4. Straighten drain hose.
1. Check another faucet in the house. Wait
until water supply and pressure increase.
2. Fully open hot and cold faucets.
3. Water pressure must be at least 30 psi (260
kPa). Avoid running water elsewhere while
washer is filling.
4. Straighten hoses.
5. Clean screens.
1. Measure hot water temperature at nearby
faucet with candy or meat thermometer.
Water temperature should be at least
120°F (49°C). Adjust water heater as
necessary.
2. Avoid using hot water elsewhere before or
during washer use. There may not be
enough hot water available for proper
cleaning. If problem persists, the hot water
system may be unable to support more
than 1 use at a time.
1. Clean and straighten the drain hose.
2. Maximum standpipe height is 8' (2.4 m).
1. Check and tighten hose connections. Install
rubber sealing washers provided.
2. Unclog drain pipes. Contact plumber if
necessary.
1. Run rinse cycle. Use a low-sudsing, high
efficiency detergent.
2. Run rinse cycle. Use less detergent in
future loads
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