TROUBLESHOOTING
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If you experience
Washer not performing as expected (cont.)
High speed spins extract
Dry spots on load
more moisture than
after cycle
traditional top-load
washers.
Incorrect or wrong
Check for proper water
wash or rinse
supply.
temperatures
Energy saving controlled
wash temperatures.
Load not rinsed
Check for proper water
supply.
Using too much detergent.
Washer not loaded
as recommended.
Using too low a Load Size
selection.
Sand, pet hair, lint,
Heavy sand, pet hair, lint,
etc. on load after
and detergent or bleach
washing
residues may require
additional rinsing.
Load is tangling
Washer not loaded
as recommended.
Not cleaning or
Washer not loaded
removing stains
as recommended.
Adding detergent on top
of load.
Using too low a Load
Size selection.
for assistance and to possibly avoid a service call.
Possible Causes
The high spin speeds combined with air flow during the final spin can
cause items near the top of the load to develop dry spots during the final spin.
This is normal.
Make sure hot and cold inlet hoses are not reversed.
Both hoses must be attached to both washer and faucet, and
have both hot and cold water flowing to inlet valve.
Check that inlet valve screens are not clogged.
Remove any kinks in hoses.
This washer uses cooler wash and rinse water temperatures than your
previous washer. This includes cooler hot and warm washes.
Make sure hot and cold inlet hoses are not reversed.
Both hoses must be attached and have water flowing to the inlet valve.
Both hot and cold water faucets must be on.
Inlet valve screens on washer may be clogged.
Remove any kinks in the inlet hose.
The suds from too much detergent can keep washer from operating
correctly. Always measure detergent and follow detergent directions
based on load size and soil level.
The washer is less efficient at rinsing when load is tightly packed.
Load garments in loose heaps evenly around the basket wall. Load with dry
items only.
Use cycle designed for the fabrics being washed.
Add only 1 or 2 additional garments after washer has started.
Choose a Load Size that matches the load being washed.
Select the Rinse/Spin cycle. Do not add detergent.
See "Using Your Washer" section.
Select a cycle with a slower wash action and spin speed; items will
be wetter than those using a higher speed spin. See the "Cycle Guide"
to match your load with the best cycle.
Load garments in loose heaps evenly around the basket wall.
Reduce tangling by mixing types of load items. Use the recommended cycle
for the type of garments being washed.
Washer is less efficient at cleaning when load is tightly packed.
Load garments in loose heaps evenly around the basket wall. Load with
dry items only.
Add only 1 or 2 additional garments after washer has started.
Add detergent, oxi products, and color-safe bleach to the bottom of the
basket before adding the load items.
Choose a Load Size that matches the load being washed.
Solution
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