WATER
Too many suds
Water leaks
Water temperature
is incorrect
Water pumped out
before cycle is
complete
Water won't drain
Water spraying during
spin cycle
Washer did not fill to
chosen level
(PerfecTemp and
START/PAUSE lights
are flashing)
Water fills and drains
at the same time
Possible Causes
Type of detergent
Very soft water
Too much detergent
Fill hoses or drain hose is
improperly connected
Household drain may
be clogged
Constant water pressure
to the fill hoses at the
water source
Using too much detergent
in washer
Control is not set properly
Water supply is turned off
or improperly connected
Water valve screens are
stopped up
House water heater is
not set properly
PerfecTemp feature was
not activated
Lid lifted or cycle was put in
pause for over 24 hours
Drain hose is kinked or
improperly connected
Washer in spin cycle
Extremely low water pressure
Inlet hoses are kinked
Water valve screens are
stopped up
Drain stand pipe is too low
What To Do
• Switch to a lower sudsing detergent brand and follow
instructions on package.
• Try less detergent.
• Measure your detergent carefully. Use less soap if you
have soft water, a smaller load, or a lightly soiled load.
• Make sure hose connections are tight at faucets
and at washer.
• Make sure end of drain hose is properly connected
to washer and correctly inserted in and secured to
drain facility.
• Check household plumbing. You may need to call a
plumber.
• Tighten hoses at the faucets and turn the water off after
each use.
• Check condition of the fill hoses; they should be
replaced after 5 years.
• Use less detergent. Use less soap if you have soft water, a
smaller load, or a lightly soiled load.
• Check water temperature control and adjust.
• Turn both hot and cold faucets fully on and make sure
hoses are connected to correct faucets.
• Turn off the water source and disconnect water fill
hoses from the upper back of the washer. Use a brush or
toothpick to clean the screens in the machine. Reconnect
the hoses and turn the water back on.
• Make sure house water heater is delivering water
at 120°F.–140°F.(48°C.–60°C.).
• The lid must be closed for PerfecTemp to work.
• Reset cycle.
• Straighten drain hose and make sure washer is not sitting
on it.
• Top of drain outlet should be less than 8 ft (2.5 m)
above floor.
• Spray rinse during a spin cycle is normal.
• Press the START button again.
• Straighten hoses.
• Turn off the water source and disconnect water fill
hoses from the upper back of the washer. Use a brush or
toothpick to clean the screens in the machine. Reconnect
the hoses and turn the water back on.
• Drain stand pipe must be above 30".
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