|
Problem |
Things to Check |
Notes |
| Will not operate |
Have you checked that the electrical plug is
properly in the outlet? |
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Have you checked the house fuse or circuit
breaker? |
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Is the timer knob pulled out and the timer
set to start? |
If your washer has buttons, be sure the
buttons are fully depressed. |
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The motor may be overheated |
Wait for 30 minutes and try
again, if the problem continues then call for service. |
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Is the door or lid fully closed? |
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| Noisy |
Have you checked to see if there is no
foreign object in the basket? |
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Does the noise occur for all types wash
loads? |
If the noise started with your most recent
load, have you tried distributing the clothes more evenly in the tub?
(Vibrating noise can be caused by uneven distribution of heavy items.) |
| Water temperature is incorrect |
Is the temperature switch set correctly? |
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Are the hoses connected to the correct
faucets? |
Hot to hot and cold to cold. |
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Is the water heater set correctly? |
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| Water is leaking |
Are the hoses connected tight to the faucet? |
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Is the end of the drain hose correctly in and
secured to a drain facility? |
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| Will not drain water |
Have you checked to make sure that the drain
hose is not kinked or knotted? |
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| Will not fill with water |
Have you checked that the water faucets are
turned on? |
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Have you checked that the hose filter screens
are clean and not plugged? |
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| Oversudsing |
Do you have soft water? |
Less detergent is needed if the
water is soft |
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Is your detergent compatible with
your washer? |
HE (high efficiency) detergents
are required for many newer washer. |
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Are you using the correct amount
of detergent? |
Read the package for correct
amounts of detergent |
