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Do you have an ENERGY STAR k qualified washer?
The wash water temperatures may feel cooler to you than those of your previous washer.
This is normal.
Does the wash water temperature feel lower than usual?
As washing progresses, the wash temperature will decrease slightly for hot and warm
washes. [his is normal.
lb reduce wrinkling, the warm rinse is regulated to be cooler than the warm wash.
Excessive sudsing
• Did you use a non-HE detergent?
Regular or hand-washing detergents are not recommended for this washer. Use only High
Efficiency ("HE") detergent.
• Is there excessive sudsing?
Always measure detergent. Follow detergent manufacturer's directions. If you have very
soft water, you might need to use less detergent.
• Was the cycle interrupted and then the Stain Cycle option selected?
[he Stain Cycle option should be started on a dry load only. [-he Stain Cycle option
should not be selected after the tub has started filling with water.
Cycle did not run Stain Cycle option
• Did you select the Stain Cycle option?
[he Stain Cycle option must be selected for it to be included in a wash cycle. The Stain
Cycle option should be started on a dry load only. Stain Cycle should not be selected after
the tub has started filling with water.
• [he Stain Cycle option is a default in the Super Wash cycle and may be added to other
cycles.
Load too wet
• Did you use the right cycle for the load being washed?
Select a higher spin speed.
• Did you use a cold rinse?
Cold rinses leave loads wetter than warm rinses. [his is normal.
Did you wash an extra large load?
A large unbalanced load could result in a reduced spin speed and wet clothes at the end
of the cycle. Evenly distribute the load and make sure the height of the load does not
exceed the top row of basket holes.
Residue or lint on load
• Did you add detergent to the dispenser?
For best results, use the dispenser to dissolve the detergent.
• Did you sort properly?
Sort lint givers (towels, chenille) from lint takers (corduroy, synthetics). Also sort by color.
• Did you overload the washer?
[he wash load must be balanced and not overloaded. Clothes should move freely. Lint or
powdered detergent can be trapped in the load if the washer is overloaded. Wash smaller
loads. See "Starting Your Washer" for maximum load size.
• Did you use enough detergent?
Follow detergent manufacturer's directions. Use enough detergent to hold the lint in the
water.
• Did you line dry your clothing?
If so, you can expect some lint on the clothing. The air movement and tumbling of a dryer
removes lint from the load.
• Was paper or tissue left in pockets?
• Is your water colder than 60°F (15.6°C)? ....
Wash water colder than 60°F (15.6°C) may not completely dissolve the detergent.
• Did you use the proper Soil Level and Wash Cycle for the load?
Reducing wash time (duration) and wash speed are ways to reduce lint.
• Did you add detergent to the dispenser?
For best results, use the dispenser to dissolve the detergent.
Load is wrinkled, twisted or tangled
• Did you unload the washer promptly?
Unload the washer as soon as it stops.
• Did you use the right cycle for the load being washed?
[b reduce wrinkling, tangling and twisting, select a cycle with low wash and spin speeds,
such as Delicate, Handwash or Wrinkle Control.
• Did you overload the washer?
The wash load must be balanced and not overloaded, loads should move freely during
washing to reduce wrinkling, tangling and twisting.
• Was the wash water warm enough to relax wrinkles?
If safe for the load, use warm or hot wash water. Use cold rinse water.
Are the hot and cold water hoses reversed?
Check that the hot and cold water hoses are connected to the correct faucets. If the hot
and cold water inlet hoses are reversed, the washer will display an "HC" error code at the
end of the cycle. See "Connect the Inlet Hoses." A hot rinse followed by spin will cause
wrinkling.
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