1.) Washer Safety Tip |
Before making repairs, pull the plug and turn off the faucets. Note: Appliance models vary, see your owner's manual for information specific to your washer
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2.) Oversudsing |
Oversudsing causes leaks and blocks drains. To reduce the suds, pour 1/2 cup white vinegar mixed with some cold water into the washer. Next time, use less detergent (try low-suds type).
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3.) Water temperature not right? |
Be sure the taps are fully open, screens in the water inlet valve or hoses aren't clogged, and there's lot's of hot water.
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4.) Washer won't spin or begins to vibrate. |
The wash load may be too large or out of balance. Try removing some of the items or redistribute the load.
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5.) Washer Safety Tip |
Possible Problems :
Before making repairs, pull the plug and turn off the faucets. Note: Appliance models vary, see your owner's manual for information specific to your washer
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Possible solutions :
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6.) When your washer doesn't work. |
Possible Problems :
Proper power supply.
Unplugged or defective cord.
Blown fuse or circuit breaker.
Kinked water supply or drain hose.
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Possible solutions :
Repair power supply.
Plug in or replace cord.
Replace fuses or turn circuit breaker back on.
Straighten the kink. If you can't, replace the hose
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7.) Washer doesn't fill. |
Possible Problems :
Blocked water inlet screens.
Clogged filters
A kink in one of the hoses
Timer that is not set
Defective timer or temperature selector.
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Possible solutions :
Clean or replace water inlet screens.
Check the inlet hose filters and clean them.
Straighten the water supply hoses.
Turn the timer slightly or press the buttons firmly.
Replace timer or temperature selector*
*Problem is best left to a professional.
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8.) Water temperature not right? |
Possible Problems :
Be sure the taps are fully open, screens in the water inlet valve or hoses aren't clogged, and there's lot's of hot water.
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Possible solutions :
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9.) Washer doesn't agitate. |
Possible Problems :
Loose or broken drive belt.
Defective agitator solenoid.
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Possible solutions :
Tighten or replace belt
Replace agitator solenoid*
*Problem is best left to a professional.
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10.) Washer doesn't spin. |
Possible Problems :
Loose or broken drive belt.
Defective lid safety switch, timer, or spin solenoid.
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Possible solutions :
Tighten or replace belt.
Replace switch, timer, or spin solenoid.*
*Problem is best left to a professional.
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11.) Washer doesn't drain. |
Possible Problems :
Jammed or defective drain pump.
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Possible solutions :
Clear jam.
Replace pump*
*Problem is best left to a professional.
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12.) Washer vibrates excessively. |
Possible Problems :
Machine or load in machine isn't level.
Defective snubber.
Loose basket.
Worn basket support.
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Possible solutions :
Adjust leveling feet or load in machine.
Repair or replace snubber.*
Tighten basket hold-down nut.
Replace support.*
*Problem is best left to a professional.
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13.) Washer doesn't shut off. |
Possible Problems :
Disconnected air hose.
Defective water inlet valve.
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Possible solutions :
Reconnect hose to water level switch.
Replace water inlet valve.*
*Problem is best left to a professional.
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14.) Washer fills but motor doesn't start. |
Possible Problems :
If motor hums, jammed drain pump or defective motor.
Tripped or defective overload protector.
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Possible solutions :
Unjam pump.
Replace motor if defective.*
Reduce wash load.
Let protector reset and replace if defective.*
*Problem is best left to a professional.
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