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Washer leaks
■ Are the fill hoses tight?
■ Are the fill hose washers properly seated?
Check both ends of each hose. See “Connect the Inlet Hoses.”
■ Did you pull the drain hose from the washer cabinet and install it in a standpipe or
laundry tub?
The drain hose should be pulled from the washer cabinet and secured to the drainpipe or
laundry tub. See “Connect Drain Hose” and “Secure the Drain Hose.”
■ Is the sink or drain clogged?
Sink and drainpipe must be able to carry away 17 gal. (64 L) of water per minute. If sink
or drainpipe is clogged or slow, water can back up out of drainpipe or sink.
■ Is water splashing off the tub ring or the load?
The wash load should be balanced and not overloaded. If the wash load is unbalanced or
overloaded, incoming water can deflect off the load.
■ Is the washer properly installed?
The washer must be level. The feet should be properly installed and the nuts tightened.
See “Level the Washer.”
■ Was the cycle interrupted and then the Stain Cycle option selected?
The Stain Cycle option should be started on a dry load only. The Stain Cycle option
cannot be selected after the tub has started filling with water.
■ Check household plumbing (laundry tubs, faucets, drainpipe, water pipes) for leaks.
Dispenser operation
■ Are the laundry products in the correct dispensers?
Add the correct amounts of detergent (powdered or liquid), liquid chlorine bleach, or
fabric softener to the correct dispenser. You can add powdered or liquid color-safe bleach
to the detergent dispenser. Be sure to match powdered color-safe bleach with powdered
detergent or match liquid color-safe bleach with liquid detergent. Use only liquid chlorine
bleach in the bleach dispenser.
■ Is there water remaining in the bottom of a dispenser? Did the dispenser drain properly?
A small amount of water may be left in a dispenser at the end of the cycle. This is normal.
■ Did you put powdered or liquid color-safe bleach into the liquid chlorine bleach
dispenser (on some models)?
Add powdered or liquid color-safe bleach directly to the detergent dispenser. Do not use
the chlorine bleach dispenser for color-safe bleach.
■ Is the fabric softener dispenser clogged?
Clean the fabric softener dispenser. See “Washer Care.”
Washer Operation
Washer won’t fill, rinse or agitate; washer stops
■ Is the power cord plugged into a grounded 3 prong outlet?
Plug power cord into a grounded 3 prong outlet.
■ Are you using an extension cord?
Do not use an extension cord.
■ Is there power at the plug?
Check electrical source or call electrician.
■ Is the indicator on the Cycle Control knob properly lined up with a cycle?
Turn the Cycle Control knob to the right slightly.
■ Are the water inlet valve screens clogged?
Turn off the water and remove inlet hoses from the washer. Remove any accumulated film
or particles. Reinstall hoses, turn on water and check for leaks.
■ Are the hot and cold water faucets turned on?
Turn on the water.
■ Is the water inlet hose kinked?
Straighten the hoses.
■ Does the water level seem too low, or does the washer appear to not fill completely?
The Auto Water Level feature senses the size of the load and adds the correct amount of
water for the load size. A different water level may be selected by pressing LOAD SIZE.
■ Are you using Auto Water Level?
The Auto feature senses the size of the load and adds the correct amount of water for the
load size.
■ Has a household fuse blown, or has a circuit breaker tripped?
Replace the fuse or reset the circuit breaker. If the problem continues, call an electrician.
■ Is the washer in a normal pause in the cycle?
The washer may pause during certain cycles. Allow the cycle to continue.
■ Is the washer overloaded?
Wash smaller loads. See “Starting Your Washer” for maximum load size.
Electrical Shock Hazard
Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet.
Do not remove ground prong.
Do not use an adapter.
Do not use an extension cord.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in death,
fire, or electrical shock.
WARNING