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OPERATION (cont.) Possible Causes What To Do
Washer won’t operate START was not pressed • Press START.
Extremely low water pressure • Press START again.
Washer was accidentally paused • If the light on the DELAY START pad is flashing, the
when starting Delay Start washer is paused. Press START to restart the countdown.
WATER Possible Causes What To Do
Too many suds Type of detergent • Switch to a lower sudsing detergent brand and follow
instructions on package.
Very soft water • Try less detergent.
Too much detergent • Measure your detergent carefully. Use less soap if you
have soft water, a smaller load or a lightly soiled load.
Water leaks Fill hoses or drain hose is • Make sure hose connections are tight at faucets
improperly connected and at washer.
• Make sure end of drain hose is properly connected
to washer and correctly inserted in and secured to
drain facility.
Household drain may • Check household plumbing. You may need to call
be clogged a plumber.
Constant water pressure to the • Tighten hoses at the faucets and turn the water off
fill hoses at the water source after each use.
• Check condition of the fill hoses; they should be
replaced every 5 years.
Using too much detergent • Use less detergent. Use less soap if you have soft water,
in washer a smaller load or a lightly soiled load.
Water temperature Cooler water temperatures • New laundry detergents have been formulated to work
seems incorrect provide improved energy with cooler water temperatures without affecting wash
efficiency performance.
Control is not set properly • Check water temperature control and adjust.
Water supply is turned off • Turn both hot and cold faucets fully on and make sure
or improperly connected hoses are connected to correct faucets.
Water valve screens are • Turn off the water source and disconnect water fill
stopped up hoses from the upper back of the washer. Use a brush
or toothpick to clean the screens in the machine.
Reconnect the hoses and turn the water back on.
House water heater is • Make sure house water heater is delivering water
not set properly at 120°F–140°F (48°C–60°C).
PerfecTemp Plus feature • The lid must be closed for PerfecTemp Plus to work.
was not activated
Wash temperature was set to • When the Tap Cold feature is selected, the water
TAP COLD temperature may vary depending on the temperature of
your household tap water.