Manual

Is the sink or drain clogged? Sink and standpipe must be
able to handle 17 gal. (64 L) of water per minute.
Is water deflecting off the tub ring or the load? Center the
tub before starting the washer. The wash load should be
balanced and not overloaded. The fill or spray rinses can
deflect oft the load. The washer must be level. The front feet
should be properly installed and the nuts tightened. Reset the
rear leveling legs (if needed). See the Installation Instructions.
• Check household plumbing for leaks.
Basket crooked
Was the washer basket pulled forward during loading?
Push the basket to the center before starting wash.
Is the load balanced and the washer level? The wash load
should be balanced and not overloaded. The washer must be
level. The front feet should be properly installed and the nuts
tightened. Reset the rear leveling legs (if needed). See the
Installation Instructions.
• The washer basket moves while washing. This isnormal.
Agitator operation
• The top of the agitator is loose, or moves in only one
direction. This is normal.
Dispensers clogged or bleach leaking
Did you follow the manufacturer's directions when adding
detergent and fabric softener to the dispensers (on some
models)? Measure detergent and fabric softener. Slowly pour
into the dispensers. Wipe up all spills. Dilute fabric softener in
the fabric softener dispenser.
Did you put powdered or color-safe bleach into the liquid
chlorine bleach dispenser (on some models)? Add
powdered or liquid color-safe bleach directly to the basket. Do
not use the chlorine bleach dispenser for color-safe bleach.
Washer won't run, fill, rinse or agitate; washer stops
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,
fire, or electrical shock.
Is 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.
Is the indicator on the Timer knob properly lined up with a
cycle? Turn the Timer knob to the right slightly and pull to
start.
Are the water inlet valve screens clogged? Turn oft the
water and remove inlet hoses from the washer. Remove any
accumulated film or particles. Reinstall hoses, turn on water
and check for leaks.
Are both the hot and cold water faucets turned on? Turn
on the water.
Is the water inlet hose kinked? Straighten the hoses.
Does the water level seem too low, or does the washer
appear to not fill completely? The top of the agitator is much
higher than the highest water level. This is normal and
necessary for clothes to move freely.
Has a household fuse blown, or has a circuit breaker
tripped? Replace the fuse or reset the circuit breaker. If the
problem continues, call an electrician.
Is the washer in a normal pause in the cycle? The washer
pauses for about 2 minutes during certain cycles. Allow the
cycle to continue. Some cycles feature periods of agitation
and soak.
Is the washer overloaded? Wash smaller loads.
Is the lid open? The lid must be closed during operation.
Washer will not agitate or spin with the lid open.
Washer won't drain or spin
Is the drain hose clogged, or the end of the drain hose
more than 96" (244 cm) above the floor? See the Installation
Instructions for proper installation of drain hose.
Is the lid open? The lid must be closed during operation.
Washer will not agitate or spin with the lid open.
Is there excessive sudsing? Always measure detergent.
Follow manufacturer's directions. If you have very soft water,
you might need to use less detergent.
Washer continues to filmor drain; cycle seems stuck
Is the top of drain hose lower than the water level in
washer? The top of the hose must be higher than the water
level in the washer for proper operation. See the Installation
Instructions.
Does the drain hose fit too tightly in the standpipe, or is it
taped to the standpipe? The drain hose should be loose yet
fit securely. Do not seal the drain hose with tape. The hose
needs an air gap. See the Installation Instructions.
Wash/Rinse temperature not what I selected
Are the hot and cold water inlet hoses reversed?
See the Installation Instructions for more information. As your
frequency of loads washed increases, the water temperature
may decrease for hot and warm temperatures. This is normal.
Load too wet
Did you use the right cycle for the load being washed?
Select a cycle with a higher spin speed (if available).
Did you use a cold rinse? Cold rinses leave loads wetter than
warm rinses. This is normal.
Residue or lint on load
• Did you sort properly? Sort lint givers (towels, chenille) from
lint takers (corduroy, synthetics). Also sort by color.