Washers 3967363 User Guide

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TROUBLESHOOTING
COMMON WASHING PROBLEMS (CONT.)
Solution...
Plug in power cord.
Check electrical source or call
electrician.
Replace fuse or reset circuit
breaker. If problem continues,
call electrician.
Do not use extension cords.
During Spin, the washer will cycle
On and Off. This is normal.
Wash smaller loads.
Sort lint givers (towels, chenille)
from lint takers (corduroy,
synthetics). Also sort by color.
Lint can be trapped in load if
overloaded. Wash smaller loads.
Clean out pockets before washing.
Use enough detergent to hold
lint in water.
Use wash water warmer than 70°F
(21°C).
Use wash water warmer than 70°F
(21°C).
Loads should move freely during
wash. Wash smaller loads.
Do not pour chlorine bleach directly
on load. Wipe up bleach spills.
Undiluted bleach will damage fabrics.
Clean out pockets before washing.
Zip zippers before washing.
Mend rips and broken threads in
seams before washing.
Add fabric softener to the fabric
softener dispenser. Do not drip
fabric softener on clothes.
Install an iron filter.
Use enough detergent to remove
soil and hold it in suspension.
Sort dark clothing from whites and
lights.
Unload the washer as soon as it
stops.
Cause...
Power cord not plugged in.
No power at plug.
Fuse blown or circuit breaker open.
Using an extension cord.
Washer is in Spin status.
Washer is overloaded.
Improper sorting.
Overloading.
Paper or tissue in pockets.
Not enough detergent.
Detergent not dissolving.
Wash water colder than 70°F (21°C).
Overloading. Improper use of washer.
Improper use of chlorine bleach.
Sharp items not removed from pockets;
fasteners not fastened.
Items damaged before washing.
Improper use of fabric softener.
Iron (rust) in water.
Not enough detergent used, causing soil
to be redeposited.
Dye transfer due to not sorting loads
properly.
Dye transfer due to not unloading
washer promptly.
Problem...
Washer stops
Residue or lint
on load
Tearing
Stains on load