Washers 3967363 User Guide

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