3-16
Electrical Shock Hazard
Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet.
Do not remove ground prong.
Do not use an adapter.
Do not use an extension cord.
Failure to follow these instructions can
result in death, re, or electrical shock.
I• s the power cord plugged into a grounded
3 prong outlet?
Plug power cord into a grounded 3 prong
outlet.
Are you using an extension cord?•
Do not use an extension cord.
Has a household fuse blown, or has a •
circuit breaker tripped?
Replace the fuse, or reset the circuit break-
er.
Are both the hot and cold water faucets •
turned on?
Turn on the water.
Is the water inlet hose kinked?•
Straighten the hoses.
Are the water inlet valve screens •
clogged?
Turn off the water and remove inlet hoses
from the washer. Remove any accumulated
lm or particles. Reinstall hoses, turn on water
and check for leaks.
Is the washer in a normal pause in the •
cycle?
The washer pauses for about 2 minutes dur-
ing certain cycles. Allow the cycle to continue.
Some cycles feature periods of tumbling and
soak.
Is the washer overloaded?•
Wash smaller loads.
WASHER OPERATION
WASHER WON’T RUN, FILL, RINSE, OR
TUMBLE; WASHER STOPS
Are the shipping bolts removed?•
All four shipping bolts must be removed for
proper operation of the washer.
Has a cycle been selected, but START •
has not been selected and held for 1
second?
Press and hold START, for 1 second.
Was the door open after completion of •
last cycle?
The door must be opened and closed again
to start a new cycle.
WASHER CONTINUES TO FILL OR
DRAIN, DRAIN CYCLE SEEMS STUCK
Is the top of drain hose lower than 30• ˝ (76
cm) on washer?
The top of the drain hose must be at least 30˝
(76 cm) above the oor. See “Drain System,”
page 2-4.
Does the drain hose t too tightly in the •
standpipe, or is it taped to the stand-
pipe?
The drain hose should be loose yet t se-
curely. Do not seal the drain hose with tape.
The hose needs an air gap. See “Secure the
Drain Hose,” page 2-8.
WASHER WON’T DRAIN OR SPIN, WATER
REMAINS IN WASHER
Is the drain hose clogged, or the end of •
the drain hose more than 96˝ (2.4 m) above
the oor?
Is the voltage low?•
Check electrical source or call electrician.
Excessive suds?•
When excessive suds are detected, a special
suds routine automatically starts. Cycle will
complete once extra suds are removed. This
will occur more frequently when a non-HE
detergent is used.
Is the load balanced?•
A single or bulky item may cause imbalance.
Add more items or redistribute the load.
NOT ENOUGH WATER / NOT ENOUGH
SUDS
Low water?•
This washer uses very little water to provide
Is the washer door rmly shut?•
The door must be closed during operation.