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TROUBLESHOOTING TIPS
Troubleshooting Tips... Before you call for service
Problem Possible Cause What To Do
Incomplete cycle or 
timer not advancing
Automatic load 
redistribution
Timer stops at 1 minute; machine has redistributed the load once or 
twice.
 This is normal operation. 
Do nothing; the machine will finish the wash cycle.
Pump filter may be clogged See the Care and Cleaning section on how to clean the 
Pump Filter.
Drain hose is kinked or 
improperly connected
Straighten drain hose and make sure washer is not sitting 
on it.
Household drain may be 
clogged
Check household plumbing. You may need to call a 
plumber.
Drain hose siphoning; drain 
hose pushed too far down 
the drain
Ensure there is an air gap between hose and drain.
Loud or unusual 
noise; vibration or 
shaking
Cabinet moving Washer is designed to move 1/4” to reduce forces 
transmitted to the floor. This movement is normal.
All rubber leveling legs are 
not firmly touching the floor
Push and pull on the back right and then back left of your 
washer to check if it is level. If the washer is uneven, 
adjust the rubber leveling legs so they are all firmly 
touching the floor and locked in place.
Unbalanced load Pause unit, open door and manually redistribute load. To 
check machine, run rinse and spin with no load. If normal, 
unbalance was caused by load.
Pump filter may be clogged See the Care and Cleaning section on how to clean the 
Pump Filter.
No power/washer not 
working or dead
Washer is unplugged Make sure cord is plugged securely into a working outlet.
Water supply is turned off Turn both hot and cold faucets fully on.
Circuit breaker/fuse is 
tripped/blown
Check house circuit breakers/fuses. Replace fuses or 
reset breaker. Washer should have separate outlet.
Automatic self system 
checks
First time the washer is plugged in, automatic checks 
occur. It may take up to 20 seconds before you can use 
your washer. This is normal operation.
Snags, holes, tears, 
rips or excessive 
wear
Pens, pencils, nails, screws 
or other objects left in 
pockets
Remove loose items from pockets.
Pins, snaps, hooks, sharp 
buttons, belt buckles, zippers 
and sharp objects left in 
pockets
Fasten snaps, hooks, buttons and zippers.
Control time wrong 
or changes
This is normal During spin the washer may need to rebalance the load 
sometimes to reduce vibrations. When this happens, the 
estimated time is increased causing time left to increase 
or jump.
Not enough water This is normal Horizontal washers do not require the tub to fill with water 
like top-load washers.
Washer pauses or 
has to be restarted, 
or washer door is 
locked and will not 
open
Pump filter may be clogged See the Care and Cleaning section on how to clean the 
Pump Filter.
Door unlocks or 
press Start and 
machine doesn’t 
operate
This is normal
Front-load washers start up differently than top-load washers, 
and it takes several seconds to check the system. The door 
will lock and unlock.
Incorrect operation Simply open and close the door firmly; then press Start.