TROUBLESHOOTING
First try the solutions suggested here or visit our website at www.whirlpool.com/help
for assistance and to possibly avoid a service call.
Check the following for
Feet may not be in contact with the
Front and rear feet must be in firm contact with floor, and washer
proper installation or see
floor and locked,
must be level to operate properly. Jam nuts must be tight
"Using Your Washer"
against the bottom of the cabinet.
section.
Washer may not be level.
Check floor for flexing or sagging. If flooring is uneven, a 3/4"
(19 mm) piece of plywood under your washer will reduce sound.
Load could be unbalanced.
See "Level the Washer" in Installation Instructions.
Load dry items in loose heaps evenly around basket wall.
Adding wet items to washer or adding more water to basket
could unbalance washer.
Do not overload. Do not fill above the stainless steel portion of
basket. Avoid washing single items.
Use Bulky Item cycle for oversized, non-absorbent
items such as
comforters or poly-filled jackets.
See "Cycle Guide" and "Using Your Washer" in this Use and
Care Guide.
Clicking or metallic
noises
Gurgling or humming
Objects caught in washer
drain system.
Washer may be
draining water.
Empty pockets before washing. Loose items such as coins
could fall between basket and tub or may block pump.
It may be necessary to call for service to remove items.
It is normal to hear metal items on clothing such as metal snaps,
buckles, or zippers touch against the stainless steel basket.
It is normal to hear the pump making a continuous humming sound
with periodic gurgling or surging as final amounts of water are
removed during the spin/drain cycles.
Check the following for
proper installation:
Washer not level.
Fill hoses not attached tightly.
Fill hose washers
-Drain hose connection
Check household plumbing for leaks
or clogged sink or drain
Washer not loaded properly.
Water may splash off basket if washer is not level.
Check that load is not unbalanced or overloaded.
Tighten fiIFhose connection.
Are all four fill hose flat washers properly seated?
Pull drain hose from washer cabinet and properly secure it to
drainpipe or laundry tub.
Do not place tape over drain opening.
Water can backup out of a clogged sink or drainpipe. Check all
household plumbing for leaks (laundry tubs, drain pipe, water
pipes, and faucets.)
Improper loading can cause basket to be out of alignment
and cause water to splash off tub. See "Getting Started"
for loading instructions.
Not enough water
in washer
Load not completely covered
in water.
This is normal operation for an HE low-water washer. The load will
not be completely unden._/ater.The washer senses load sizes and
adds correct amount of water for optimal cleaning. See "What's
New under the Lid."
IMPORTANT: Do not add more water to washer. The added water
lifts the load off the washplate, resulting in less cleaning.
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