TRoUBLEsHooTInG
WasHER DoEs noT oPERaTE
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Check that the power cord is plugged into a grounded 3 prong outlet.
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Check that the electrical wall receptacle is of proper voltage.
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Check if the circuit breaker needs to be reset or if the fuse needs to be replaced.
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Check that the washer is not overloaded. Laundry may need to be redistributed
to re-balance the load.
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Check that the washer lid is properly closed.
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The washer pauses in some cycles. This is normal in the Delicate cycle, which
has short periods for laundry to soak. You will not hear the washer operating
during that period of time. When the soak time ends, the washer will restart
automatically.
PRoBLEMs WITH WaTER
Water flow is slow or filling takes a long time:
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Check to make sure that the water faucets are fully turned on.
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Check the water hoses to make sure that they are not tangled, kinked, or
pinched.
Water temperature is incorrect:
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Check your water heater temperature. Hot water needs to be at a temperature
of at least 120ºF -140ºF (49ºC - 60ºC).
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Check that the inlet hoses are properly connected (hot to hot and cold to cold).
Water leaks:
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Check that the inlet hoses connections at the faucets and washer are tight.
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Check that the drain hose connection at the washer is secure and that the drain
hose is properly positioned at the drain location.
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Check the plumbing or call a plumber.
Water will not drain:
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Check that the drain hose is properly connected to the washer.
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Check the position of the drain hose. In order to drain properly, the top of drain
outlet must be at least 39" (99 cm) above the floor.
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Check that the sink or drainpipe is not clogged.
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