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Make sure all four ll hose at washers are properly seated.
Drain hose connection.
Pull drain hose from washer cabinet and properly secure it to
drainpipe or laundry tub.
Do not place tape over drain opening.
Check household plumbing for leaks
or clogged sink or drain.
Water can back up out of a clogged sink or drainpipe. Check
all household plumbing for leaks (laundry tubs, drain pipe,
water pipes, and faucets.)
Fill hose washers.
Check the following for
proper installation: (cont)
Improper loading can cause basket to be out of alignment
and cause water to splash off tub. See “Using Your Washer”
for loading instructions.
Washer not loaded as
recommended.
Water Leaks (cont.)
Washer not performing as expected
Washer won’t run
or ll, washer stops
working or wash light
remains on (indicating
that the washer was
unable to ll
appropriately)
Check for proper water supply.
Both hoses must be attached and have water owing to
inlet valve.
Both hot and cold water faucets must be turned on.
Check that inlet valve screens have not become clogged.
Check for any kinks in inlet hoses, which can restrict water ow.
First try the solutions suggested here or visit our website to possibly avoid the cost of a service call...
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If you experience
Possible Causes
Solution
TROUBLESHOOTING
Normal washer operation. Lid must be closed for washer to run.
Washer will pause during certain phases of cycle. Do not
interrupt cycle.
Plug power cord into a grounded 3 prong outlet.
Do not use an extension cord.
Ensure there is power to outlet.
Reset a tripped circuit breaker. Replace any blown fuses.
NOTE: If problems continue, contact an electrician.
Check proper electrical supply.
Washer spins the dry load for several minutes before lling to
determine if load is balanced. You may hear the hum of the
spins. This is normal.
Washer may be tightly packed. Remove several items, rearrange load evenly in basket, and add
detergent. Close lid and press START/Pause/Unlock.
Do not add more than 1 or 2 additional items after cycle has
started to avoid tightly packing or unbalancing.