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TROUBLESHOOTING
COMMON WASHING PROBLEMS
Problem...
Washer leaks
NOTE: After
checking these,
check household
plumbing.
Washer won’t
drain/spin
Wet loads
Washer continues
to fill/drain or
cycle stuck
NOTE: Washer
pauses briefly
throughout each
cycle. This is normal.
Washer makes
noise
Solution ...
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Tighten hoses. See Installation
Instructions.
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Reseat (reposition) washers. See
Installation Instructions.
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Clamp drain hose.
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Unclog drain. Sink and standpipe
must be able to handle 17 gallons
(65 L) of water per minute.
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Ensure tub is centered before
starting washer.
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Ensure front feet are installed and
nuts are tightened. Level washer.
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Redistribute the load, or reduce
load size.
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Unclog hose. See Installation
Instructions for proper installation
of drain hose.
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Close the lid.
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Lower drain hose.
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Use less detergent.
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Check electrical source or call
electrician. Do not use extension
cords.
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Choose a cycle with a higher spin
speed.
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Cold rinses leave loads wetter than
warm rinses. This is normal.
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Raise the drain hose. It must be
higher for proper operation.
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Adjust drain hose for loose yet
secure fit. See Installation
Instructions.
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Do not seal off drain hose with tape.
The hose needs an air gap.
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Redistribute load.
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Level washer. Reset rear leveling
legs. See Installation Instructions.
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Tighten nuts.
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See Installation Instructions.
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This is normal.
Cause...
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Fill hoses not tight.
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Fill hose washers not properly seated.
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Drain hose clamp not properly installed
or is off.
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Drain is clogged.
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Tub moved forward during unloading,
causing water to deflect off tub ring.
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Unit not level, causing water to deflect
off tub ring.
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Fill or spray rinses are deflecting off
load. Washer is overloaded or load is
unbalanced.
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Drain hose is clogged.
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Lid is open.
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End of drain hose more than
72 inches (191 cm) above floor.
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Too much detergent – excessive sudsing.
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Low voltage or using an extension cord.
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Wrong cycle for load being washed.
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Cold rinses.
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Top of drain hose is lower than water
level in washer.
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Drain hose fits too tightly into standpipe.
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Drain hose taped into standpipe.
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Load is unbalanced.
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Washer is not level.
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Nuts on front feet not tight.
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Yellow shipping strap with cotter pins
not completely removed.
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Gears engaging after drain and
before spin.