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BEFORE CALLING FOR SERVICE (cont.)
Problem Possible Causes Solutions
The display shows:
• Load is too small.
• Load is out of balance.
• The washer has an imbalance
detection and correction
system. If individual heavy
articles are loaded (bath
mat, bath robe, etc.) and the
imbalance is too great, the
washer will make several
attempts to restart the spin
cycle. If an imbalance is still
detected, the washer will stop
and the error code will be
displayed.
• Add 1 or 2 similar items to help balance the load.
• Rearrange items to help balance the load.
• Control error.
• Unplug the washer and call for service.
The display shows:
• Water level is too high due to
a faulty water valve.
• Close the water taps, unplug the washer, and call
for service.
The display shows:
• The water level sensor is not
working correctly.
• Close the water taps, unplug the washer, and call
for service.
The display shows:
• Thermal overload protection
circuit in the motor has been
tripped.
• Allow the washer to stand for 30 minutes to allow the
motor to cool; then restart the cycle. If the LE error
code still appears, unplug the washer and call
for service.
The display shows:
• A power failure has occurred.
• Restart the cycle.
The display shows:
Drum light does
not stay on
• This is normal.
• The drum light shuts off automatically when the
washer starts. Press and hold the RINSE
+
SPIN
button for 3 seconds to turn on the light; it will turn
off automatically after 4 minutes.
BEFORE CALLING FOR SERVICE (cont.)
Problem Possible Causes Solutions
Washer fills with
water slowly or not
at all, or the display
shows:
Washer will not
turn on
Musty or mildewy
odor in washer
• Water supply taps are not
open fully.
• Water line hoses are kinked,
pinched, or bent.
• Water inlet filters are clogged.
• Water pressure to tap or
house is too low.
• Power cord is not properly
plugged in.
• House fuse is blown, circuit
breaker has tripped, or power
outage has occurred.
• The door is not closed
properly.
• Incorrect or too much
detergent has been used.
• Inside of tub not cleaned
properly.
• Make sure that the water taps are open fully.
• Make sure the hoses are not kinked or pinched. Be
careful when moving the washer.
• Clean the inlet filters. See the
Care and Cleaning
section.
• Check another faucet in the house to make sure that
household water pressure is adequate.
• Make sure that the plug is plugged securely into a
grounded, 3-prong, 120-VAC, 60-Hz. outlet.
• Reset circuit breaker or replace fuse. Do not increase
fuse capacity. If the problem is a circuit overload,
have it corrected by a qualified electrician.
• Make sure that the door is closed properly and press
the START/PAUSE button. After starting a cycle, it
may take a few moments before the drum begins to
turn or spin. The washer will not spin unless the door
is locked (DOOR LOCK will appear in the display).
• If the door is closed and locked and the open door
error message is displayed, call for service.
• Use only HE (High-Efficiency) detergent in
accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
• Run the TUB CLEAN cycle regularly. Be sure to wipe
around and under the door seal frequently.
Washer won’t
spin, or the display
shows:
• The washer automatically
adjusts the wash time for
the amount of laundry, water
pressure, water temperature,
and other operating conditions.
• This is normal. The washer adjusts cycle time
automatically to provide optimal results for the
selected cycle.
Wash cycle time is
longer than usual
Door will not
unlock when cycle
is stopped or
paused
• Interior temperature of washer
is too high.
• Water level in washer is
too high.
• The washer door has a safety lock to prevent burns.
Allow the washer to cool until the DOOR LOCK
indicator turns off in the display.
• Allow the washer to complete the programmed cycle,
or run the DRAIN & SPIN cycle to drain the water.
Steam is not visible
during STEAM cycle
• This is normal.
• Because it uses pressurized steam, the washer
requires very small amounts of steam to achieve
optimal results. Excess steam could damage fabrics
and reduce efficiency.
Water in the washer
drains slowly or not
at all, or the display
shows:
• Drain hose is bent, pinched,
or clogged.
• The drain filter is clogged.
• Make sure the drain hose is free of clogs, kinks, etc.,
and is not pinched behind or under the washer.
• Clean the drain filter. See the
Care and Cleaning
section.
T R O U B L E S H O O TING T R O U B L E S H O O TING
Clothes not drying
properly
• Clothes load is too large.
• Clothes load is too small
to tumble properly.
• Excess water.
• Reduce load size.
• Add a few towels.
• Check that the washer is draining properly to extract
adequate water from the load.
Wrinkling
• Washer not unloaded
promptly.
• Washer overloaded.
• Hot and cold water inlet
hoses are reversed.
• Always remove items from the washer as soon as
the cycle is completed.
• The washer can be fully loaded, but the drum should
not be tightly packed with items. The door
of the washer should close easily.
• Hot water rinse can set wrinkles in garments.
Check the inlet hose connections.
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