Beforeyou call for service...
Possible Cause What ToDo
Waterdoesnotenter Automaticselfsgstemchecks • AfterSTARTispressed,thewasherdoesseveralsgstem
washer or entersslowly checks.Water will flow severalsecondsafter STARTis
pressed.
Water supplgisturned off • Turn on both hot and cold faucets fullg.
Water valve screensare • Turn offthe water sourceand removethe water connection
stoppedup hosesfrom the upper backof the washer,Usea brushor
toothpick to cleanthe screensin the machine. Reconnect
the hosesand turn the water back on.
Snags,holes, tears, rips Pens,pencils, nails, screwsor • Removelooseitems from pockets.
or excessive wear other objects left in pockets
Pins,snaps, hooks, sharp • Fastensnaps,hooks,buttons and zippers.
buttons,belt buckles,zippers
and sharp objects left in pockets
Wrinkling Improper sorting • Avoid mixing heavg items (likework clothes)with
light items (likeblouses).
Overloading • Load gour washer so clothes have enough room
to move freelg.
Incorrect wash cgcle • Hatch Cgcleselection to the tgpe offabric gou are
washing (especiallgfor easg careloads).
Repeated washing in • Wash in warm or cold wateE
water that is too hot
Graged orgellowed Not enough detergent • Use correct amount of detergent.
clothes
Not using HE(highefficiencg) • UseHEdetergent.
detergent
Hard water • Usehottest water safe for fabric.
• Usea water conditioner likeCalgonbrand or install
a water softener,
Water is not hot enough • Hake sure water heater isdeliveringwater at
120°-140°F (48°-60°C).
Detergent isnot • Trg a liquid detergent.
dissolving
Dge transfer • Sort clothes by color,If fabric label states wash separately,
unstable dges may be indicated.
Colored spots Incorrectuseof fabric •Checkfabric softener package for instructions and follow
softener directions for using dispenseE
Dge transfer • Sort whites or lightlg colored items from dark colors.
• Promptlg remove wash load from washer.
Water temperature Water supplg isimproperlg • Hake sure hoses are connected to correct faucets.
is incorrect connected
House water heater is • Hake sure house water heater is delivering water
not set properlg at 120°-140°F (48°-60°C).
Slight variation This is normal • Due to the metallic properties of paint used for this unique
in metallic color product, slight variations of color mag occur due to viewing
angles and lighting conditions.
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