If you experience
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TROUBLESHOOTING
First try the solutions
suggested
here
for assistance
and to possibly
avoid
a service
call.
Possible
Causes
Not cleaning
or
Using too much detergent.
removing
stains (cont.)
Not using correct
cycle for fabric
type.
Incorrect
dispenser
operation
Fabric
damage
Not using dispensers.
Not washing
like colors together.
Clogged
dispenser.
Sharp items were in pockets
during
wash cycle.
Strings and straps could have tangled.
Items may have been damaged
before
washing.
Fabric
damage
can occur
if load is
tightly
packed.
Liquid chlorine
bleach
may have been
added
incorrectly.
Garment
care instructions
may not
have been followed.
Odors
Monthly
maintenance
not done
as
recommended.
Using too much detergent.
Lid locked
light is
The lid is not closed.
flashing
A cycle was stopped
or paused using
the START/PAUSE/Unlock
Lid button.
Single-dose
laundry
Adding
laundry
packet
incorrectly.
packet
not dissolving
Solution
The suds from too much detergent
can keep washer
from
operating
correctly.
Always
measure
detergent
and follow
manufacturer's
directions
based on load size and soil level.
Use a higher
soil level cycle option
and warmer
wash temp to
improve
cleaning.
Use Heavy
Duty Super or Normal
Super cycle for tough
cleaning
(on some models).
See the "Cycle Guide"
to match
your load
with the best cycle.
Use dispensers
to avoid
chlorine
bleach
and fabric
softener
staining
(on some models).
Load dispensers
before
starting
a cycle. Select with
Softener
when
using fabric
softener.
Avoid
overfilling.
Do not add products
directly
onto
load.
Wash
like colors together
and remove
promptly
after
the cycle is
complete
to avoid
dye transfer.
Load dispensers
before
starting
a cycle.
Use only liquid
chlorine
bleach
in the bleach
dispenser.
Use only
fabric
softener
in the fabric
softener
dispenser.
Empty
pockets,
zip zippers,
and snap or hook fasteners
before
washing
to avoid
snags and tears.
Tie all strings and straps before
starting
wash load.
Mend
rips and broken
threads
in seams before
washing.
Load garments
in loose heaps evenly around
the basket
wall.
Load with dry items only.
Use cycle designed
for the fabrics
being washed.
Add only 1 or 2 additional
garments
after
washer
has started.
Do not pour liquid
chlorine
bleach
directly
onto
load. Wipe
up
bleach
spills.
Undiluted
bleach
will damage
fabrics.
Do not use more than
recommended
by manufacturer.
Do not place
load items on top of bleach
dispenser
when loading
and unloading
washer.
Always
read and follow
garment
manufacturer's
care
label
instructions. See the "Cycle Guide"
to match your
load with
the best cycle.
See _Washer
Care"
in Washer
Maintenance.
Unload
washer
as soon as cycle is complete.
Be sure to measure
correctly.
Always
follow
the manufacturer's
directions.
See _Washer
Care"
section.
Close the lid. The washer
will not start or fill with the lid open.
The washer
may still be spinning.
The lid will not unlock
until the
basket
has stopped
spinning.
This may take several
minutes
if
washing
large
loads or heavy
fabrics.
Be sure laundry
packet
is added
to washer
basket
before
adding
clothes.
Do not add packet
to dispensen
Follow the manufacturer's
instructions
to avoid
damage
to your garments.
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