TROUBLESHOOTING
.......... First try the solutions suggested here
for assistance and to possibRy avoid a service call. "]
Jf you experience Possible Causes Solution
Check the following for Feet may not be in contact with the Front and rear feet must be in firm contact with floor, and
proper installation or floor and Rocked. washer must be lever to operate property. Jam nuts must be tight
see "Using Your
Washer" section.
Washer may not be Revel.
Clicking or metallic
noises
Gurgling or humming
Load could be unbalanced.
Objects caught in washer drain
system.
Washer may be draining water.
against the bottom of the cabinet.
Check floor for flexing or sagging. If flooring is uneven, a 3/4"
(19 ram) piece of plywood under your washer will reduce sound.
See _'Level the Washer" in installation instructions.
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 Heavy Duty Regular cycle and Extra Large or Large load
size for oversized, non-absorbent items such as comforters or
poly-fllled 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.
it is normal to hear metal items on clothing such as metal snaps,
buckles, or zippers touch against the basket.
it is normal to hear the pump making a continuous humming
sound with periodic gurgling or surging as final amounts of water
are removed during the Drain/Spin cycles.
Check the following for Washer not level. Water may splash off basket if washer is not level.
proper installation:
Fill hoses not attached tightly. Tighten flllohose connection.
Fill hose washers Make sure all four fill hose fiat 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 Water can back up out of a dogged sink or drainpipe. Check
or dogged sink or drain, all household plumbing for leaks (laundry tubs, drain pipe, water
pipes, and faucets.}
Washer not loaded as recommended.
Washer won't run
or fill, washer stops
working
Unbalanced loading can cause basket to be out of alignment
and cause water to splash off tub. See "Using Your Washer"
for loading instructions.
Check for proper water supply.
Both hoses must be attached and have water flowing to
inlet valve.
Both Hot and Cold water faucets must be turned on.
Check that inlet valve screens have not become clogged.
Check for any kinks in inlet hoses, which can restrict water flow.
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