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Problem Possible Cause What To Do
Incomplete cycle 
or timer not 
advancing
Automatic load redistribution
Pump clogged
Drain hose is kinked or 
improperly connected
Household drain may be 
clogged
Drain hose siphoning; drain 
hose pushed too far down the 
drain
• Timer adds 3 minutes to cycle for each rebalance. 11 or 15 
rebalances may be done. This is normal operation. 
Do nothing; the machine will finish the wash cycle.
• See page 13 on how to clean the Pump Filter.
• Straighten drain hose and make sure washer is not sitting on it.
• Check household plumbing. You may need to call a plumber.
• Ensure there is an air gap between hose and drain.
Loud or unusual 
noise; vibration 
or shaking
Cabinet moving
All rubber leveling legs are not 
firmly touching the floor
Unbalanced load
Pump clogged
• Washer is designed to move 1/4” to reduce forces transmitted to the 
floor. This movement is normal.
• 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. Your 
installer should correct this problem.
• 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.
• See page 13 on how to clean the Pump Filter.
No power/
washer not 
working or dead
Washer is unplugged
Water supply is turned off
Circuit breaker/fuse is tripped/
blown
Automatic self system checks
• Make sure cord is plugged securely into a working outlet.
• Turn both hot and cold faucets fully on.
• Check house circuit breakers/fuses. Replace fuses or reset breaker. 
Washer should have separate outlet.
• 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
Overloaded
Pens, pencils, nails, screws or 
other objects left in pockets
Pins, snaps, hooks, sharp 
buttons, belt buckles, zippers 
and sharp objects left in 
pockets
• Do not exceed maximum recommended load sizes. See 
recommended maximum load sizes on page 12.
• Remove loose items from 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 clogged • See page 13 on how to clean the Pump Filter.
Door unlocks or 
press Start and 
machine doesn’t 
operate
This is normal
Incorrect operation
• Front-load washers start up differently than top-load 
washers, and it takes 30 seconds to check the system. The door will 
lock and unlock.
• Simply open and close the door firmly; then press Start.