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Vibration or Off-Balance
First try the solutions suggested here or visit our website at www.whirlpool.com/help
for assistance and to possibly avoid a service call.
If you experience
Possible Causes
Solution
Feet may not be in contact
with the oor and locked.
Front and rear feet must be in rm contact with oor, and washer
must be level to operate properly. Jam nuts must be tight
against the bottom of the cabinet.
Check oor for exing or sagging. If ooring is uneven, a 3/4"
(19 mm) piece of plywood under your washer will reduce sound.
See “Level the Washer” in the “Installation Instructions”.
Load could be unbalanced.
Load dry items in loose heaps evenly around basket wall.
Adding wet items to washer or adding more water to basket
could unbalance washer.
Wash smaller loads to reduce imbalance.
Use Bulky Item cycle for oversized, non-absorbent items such as
comforters or poly-lled jackets.
See “Cycle Guide” and “Using Your Washer” in this “Use and
Care Guide”.
Empty pockets before washing. Loose items such as coins
could fall between basket and tub or may block pump.
It may be necessary to call for service to remove items.
Washer not level.
Water may splash off basket if washer is not level.
Fill hoses not attached tightly.
Tighten ll-hose connection.
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.
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
Noises- For normal operating sounds, go to www.whirlpool.com/help
It is normal to hear metal items on clothing such as metal snaps,
buckles, or zippers touch against the stainless steel basket.
Objects caught in washer
drain system.
Clicking or metallic
noises
Gurgling or humming
It is normal to hear the pump making a continuous humming sound
with periodic gurgling or surging as nal amounts of water are
removed during the spin/drain cycles.
Washer may be draining water.
Water Leaks
Check the following for
proper installation:
Unbalanced 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 properly.
TROUBLESHOOTING
Check the following for
proper installation or see
“Using Your Washer”
section.
Not enough water
in washer
Load not completely covered
in water.
This is normal operation for an HE low-water washer. The load will
not be completely underwater. The washer senses load sizes and
adds correct amount of water for optimal cleaning. See “What’s
New under the Lid.”
IMPORTANT: Do not add more water to washer. The added water
lifts the load off the washplate, resulting in less cleaning.
Washer not performing as expected
Washer may not be level.
Humming
You may hear the hum of the sensing spins after you have started
the washer. This is normal. Sensing spins will take several minutes
before water is added to the washer.
The sensing light is on.