Before you call for service...
Troubleshooting
Tips
WATER
POSSIBLE CAUSES
WHATTODO
Too many suds
Tgpe of detergent
• Switch to HE_
detergent.
Verg soft water
• Try less detergent.
Too much detergent
• Heasure your detergent carefully. Use less soap if you
have soft water, a smaller load or a lightly soiled load.
Water leaks
Fill hoses or drain hose is
• Hake sure hose connections are tight at faucets and the
improperlg connected
washing machine. Hake sure the end of the drain hose
iscorrectly inserted and secured to the drain.
Household drain mag
• Check household plumbing. You may need to call
be clogged
a plumber.
Constant water pressure
• Tighten hoses at the faucets and turn the water off
to the fill hoses at the
after each use.
water source
• Check condition of the fill hoses;they may need
replacement after 5 years.
Using too much detergent
• Use less detergent. Use less soap if you have soft water,
in washer
a smaller load or a lightly soiled load.
Water temperature
Water supplg is turned off
• Turn both hot and cold faucets fully on and make sure
is incorrect
or improperlg connected
hoses are connected to correct faucets.
Water valve screens are
• Turn off the water source and remove the water
stopped up
connection hosesfrom the upper back of the washer.
Removescreensand use a brush or toothpick to clean the
screens in the machine. Reinstallscreens,reconnectthe
hosesand turn the water back on.
House water heater is
• Hake sure house water heater is delivering water
not set properlg
at !20°F-!40°F (48°C-60°C).
Water won't drain
Drain hose is kinked or
• Straighten drain hose and make sure washer is not
improperlg connected
sitting on it.
• Top of drain outlet should be less than 8 ft. above floor.
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