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TROUBLESHOOTING & WARRANTY TROUBLESHOOTING & WARRANTY
SYMPTOMS POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTIONS
Water leaks Over sudsing of
detergent.
Over sudsing may create leaks, and
may be caused by the type and
amount of detergent used. High-
Efciency detergent is the only
detergent recommended. Make sure
that detergent and any additives
are put into the correct dispenser
compartments. The normal amount
of detergent to use is 1/4 to ½ of the
maximum amount recommended by
the detergent manufacturer. Always
reduce the amount of detergent if
the load is small or lightly soiled, or
if your water bis very soft. Never use
more than the maximum amount
recommended by the detergent
manufacturer.
Poor stain
removal
Previously set stains. Articles that have previously been
washed may have stains that have
been set . These stains may be
difcult to remove and may require
hand washing or pre-treating to aid
in stain removal.
Washer will not
drain water
Kinked drain hose. Drain
located higher than 48
in. above the oor.
Ensure that the drain hose is not
kinked. Make sure that the drain
hose is no higher than 4 ft. above the
bottom of the washer and is no more
than 5 ft. away from the washer.
SYMPTOMS POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTIONS
Staining Washer was not
unloaded promptly.
Clothes were not
properly sorted.
Always remove items from the
washer as soon as possible after the
cycle is complete. Always wash dark
colors separately from light colors
and whites to prevent discoloration.
Never wash heavily soiled items
washed with lightly soiled items.
Wash cycle time
is longer than
usual
The washer
automatically adjusts
the wash time for the
amount of laundry,
water pressure and
other operating
conditions.
This is normal. The washer adjust
cycle time automatically to provide
optimal results for the selected
cycle.The time remaining shown
in the display is only an estimate.
Actual time may vary.
Musty or
mildewy odor in
washer
Incorrect or too much
detergent has been used
Inside of tub was not
cleaned properly.
Use only High-Efciency (HE)
detergent in accordance with the
manufacturer’s instructions. Run an
Express cycle with bleach once a
month to clean tub and remove any
mold from inside washer.
Washer will not
turn ON
NOTE: If the washer
stopped during a
cycle due to a loss of
power, the washer
will resume the cycle
where it stopped
when the power is
restored.
Power cord is not
properly plugged in.
House fuse is blown,
circuit breaker has
tripped, or power
outage has occurred.
House fuse is blown,
circuit breaker has
tripped, due to multiple
appliances on one outlet.
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 qualied electrician.
Reset circuit breaker or replace
fuse. If more than one appliance
is connected to the outlet, call an
electrician to have an additional
circuit installed.