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Washer and Components

Noisy

Is the load balanced and the washer level? The wash load

should be balanced and not overloaded. The washer must be

level. The front feet should be properly installed and the nuts

tightened. Reset the rear leveling legs (if needed). See the

Installation Instructions.

Did you completely remove the yellow shipping strap with

cotter pins? See the Installation Instructions.

Are the gears engaging after the drain and before spin, or

is the upper part of agitator clicking during wash? These

are normal washer noises.

Leaking

Check the following:

Are the fill hoses tight?

Are the fill hose washers properly seated?

Is the drain hose clamp properly installed? See the Installation

Instructions.

Is the sink or drain clogged? Sink and standpipe must be

able to handle 17 gal. (64 L) of water per minute.

Is water deflecting off the tub ring or the load? Center the

tub before starting the washer. The wash load should be

balanced and not overloaded. The fill or spray rinses can

deflect off the load. The washer must be level. The front feet

should be properly installed and the nuts tightened. Reset the

rear leveling legs (if needed). See the Installation Instructions.

Check household plumbing for leaks.

Basket crooked

Was the washer basket pulled forward during loading?

Push the basket to the center before starting wash.

Is the load balanced and the washer level? The wash load

should be balanced and not overloaded. The washer must be

level. The front feet should be properly installed and the nuts

tightened. Reset the rear leveling legs (if needed). See the

Installation Instructions.

The washer basket moves while washing. This is normal.

Agitator operation

The top of the agitator is loose, or moves in only one

direction. This is normal.

Dispensers clogged or bleach leaking

Did you follow the manufacturer's directions when adding

detergent and fabric softener to the dispensers (on some

models)? Measure detergent and fabric softener. Slowly pour

into the dispensers. Wipe up all spills. Dilute fabric softener in

the fabric softener dispenser.

Did you put powdered or color-safe bleach in the liquid

chlorine bleach dispenser (on some models)? Add

powdered or liquid color-safe bleach directly to the basket. Do

not use the chlorine bleach dispenser for color-safe bleach.

TROUBLESHOOTING

Washer won't run, fill, rinse or agitate; washer stops

Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet.

Do not remove ground prong.

Do not use an adapter.

Do not use an extension cord.

Failure to follow these instructions can result in death,

fire, or electrical shock.

Is the power cord plugged into a grounded 3 prong outlet?

Plug power cord into a grounded 3 prong outlet.

Are you using an extension cord? Do not use an extension

cord.

Is the indicator on the Timer knob properly lined up with a

cycle? Turn the Timer knob to the right slightly and pull to

start.

Are the water inlet valve screens clogged? Turn off the

water and remove inlet hoses from the washer. Remove any

accumulated film or particles. Reinstall hoses, turn on water

and check for leaks.

Are both the hot and cold water faucets turned on? Turn

on the water.

Is the water inlet hose kinked? Straighten the hoses.

Does the water level seem too low, or does the washer

appear to not fill completely? The top of the agitator is much

higher than the highest water level. This is normal and

necessary for clothes to move freely.

Has a household fuse blown, or has a circuit breaker

tripped? Replace the fuse or reset the circuit breaker. If the

problem continues, call an electrician.

Is the washer in a normal pause in the cycle? The washer

pauses for about 2 minutes during certain cycles. Allow the

cycle to continue. Some cycles feature periods of agitation

and soak.

Is the washer overloaded? Wash smaller loads.

Is the lid open? The lid must be closed during operation.

Washer will not agitate or spin with the lid open.

Washer won't drain or spin

Is the drain hose clogged, or the end of the drain hose

more than 96" (244 cm) above the floor? See the Installation

Instructions for proper installation of drain hose.

Is the lid open? The lid must be closed during operation.

Washer will not agitate or spin with the lid open.

Washer Operation

WARNING

Electrical Shock Hazard