White-Westinghouse
WASHER
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LAVADORA
Models/Modelos: SWX703HS, SWX703HQ, SWS833HS, SWS833HSQ,
SWS1233HS, SWS1233HQ, SWS1339HS, SWS1339HQ,
SWS1649HS, SWS1649HQ
PIN 137037000 (0801)
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Important Safety Instructions ................................................................................................................................. 2-3
Washing Procedures .............................................................................................................................................. 4-5
Stain Removal ........................................................................................................................................................... 6
Common Washing Problems ..................................................................................................................................... 7
Careand Cleaning .................................................................................................................................................... 8
Avoid Service Checklist ........................................................................................................................................ 9-10
Espa_ol .............................................................................................................................................................. 11-24
Product Record
Read and Save These Instructions
Record Your Model and Serial Numbers
Record below the model and serial numbers found on
the laundry center serial plate located on the inside of
the dryer door. Keep these numbers for future reference.
This Use & Care Guide provides general operating
instructions for your washer. It also contains information
about features for several other models. Your washer
may not have every feature included. Use the washer
only as instructed in this Use & Care Guide.
Model Number:
Serial Number:
Purchase Date:
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for the environment and human health, which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of this
product. For more detailed information about recycling of this product, please contact your local city office, your
household waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product.
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Note: The instructions appearing in this Use & Care
Guide are not meant to cover every possible condition
and situation that may occur. Common sense and caution
must be practiced when installing, operating and
maintaining any appliance.
WASHER SAFETY
Your safety and the safety of others is very important.
We have provided many important safety messages in the Use & Care Guide, Operating Instructions,
Installation Instructions and on your appliance. Always read and obey all safety messages.
that can kill or hurt you or others. All safety messages will be preceded by the safety alert
This is the safety alert symbol. This symbol alerts you to hazards
symbol and the word "DANGER" or "WARNING". These words mean:
_ You will be killed or seriously injured if you don't follow instructions.
_ You can be killed or seriously injured if you don't follow instructions.
All safety messages will identify the hazard, tell you how to reduce the chance of injury, and tell you what can
happen if the instructions are not followed.
For your safety, the information in this manual must be followed to minimize the risk of fire or
explosion or to prevent property damage, personal injury or loss of life.
Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance.
WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS:
Do not try to light any appliance.
Do not touch any electrical switch; do not use any phone in your building.
Clear the room, building or area of all occupants.
Immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbor's phone. Follow the gas supplier's instructions.
If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the fire department.
Installation and service must be performed by a qualified installer, service agency or the gas supplier.
Avoid
fire hazard or electrical
shock. Do not use an
adaptor plug or
extension cord or
Grounding type _ Do not under any
wall receptacle | circumstances cut, |
._ J remove,or bypass |
/J_ the grounding prong|
bleach with other household chemicals such astoilet
cleaners, rust removers, acid or products containing
ammonia. These mixtures can produce dangerous
fumes which can cause serious injury or death.
Do not use or mix liquid chlorine
removegroundingprong
from electrical power
cord. Failure to follow
this warning can cause
serious injury, fire or
death.
CORRECTUse this way ONLY
important Safety instructions SAVE THESEINSTRUCTIONS
Read all instructions before using this washer.
You can be killed or seriously injured if you don't follow these Important Safety Instructions:
To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, or injury to persons when using this washer, comply with the basic warnings listed
below.
o Failure to comply with these warnings could result in serious personal injuries.
Prevent Fire
• Do not wash items that have been previously cleaned in, soaked in, or spotted with gasoline, cleaning sok,ents, kerosene,
cooking oils, waxes, etc. Do not store these items on or near the washer. These substances give off vapors or chemical
reactions that could ignite or explode.
• Donot put oily or greasy ragsor clothing on top of the washer. These substances give off vaporsthat could ignite the materials.
Do not add gasoline, cleaning solvents, or other flammable or explosive substances to the wash water. These substances
give off vapors that could ignite or explode.
Under certain conditions, hydrogen gas may be produced in a hot water system that has not been used for 2 weeks or more.
HYDROGEN GAS IS EXPLOSIVE. If the hot water system has not been used for such a period, before using the washer,
turn on all hot water faucets and letthe water flow from each for severalminutes. Thiswill releaseany accumulated hydrogen
gas. Hydrogen gas is flammable; do not smoke or use an open flame during this time.
• Failure to comply with these warnings could result in fire, explosion, serious bodily injury and/or damage to the rubber or
plastic parts of the washer.
FOR YOUR SAFETY
Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors or liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance.
Protect Children
• Do not allow children to play on or in the washer. Close supervision of children is necessary when the washer is used near
children. As children grow, teach them the proper, safe use of all appliances.
o Destroy the carton, plastic bag and other packing materials after the washer isunpacked. Children might use them for play
Cartons covered with rugs, bedspreads or plastic sheets can become airtight chambers.
Keep laundry products out of children's reach. To prevent personal injury, observe all warnings on product labels.
o Before the washer is removed from service or discarded, remove the washer lid to prevent accidental entrapment.
Failure to comply with these warnings could result in serious personal injuries.
Prevent Injury
• To prevent shock hazard and assure stability during operation, the washer must be installed and electrically grounded by
a qualified service person in accordance with local codes. Installation instructions are packed in the washer for installer's
reference. Refer to INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONSfor detailed grounding procedures, if the washer is moved to a new
location, have it checked and reinstalled by a qualified service person.
To prevent personal injury or damage to the washer, the electrical power cord of the washer must be plugged into a properly
grounded and polarized 3-prong outlet. The third grounding prong must never be removed, Never ground the washer
to a gas pipe. Do not use an extension cord or an adaptor plug.
, Follow package directions when using laundry products. Incorrect usage can produce poisonous gas--resuking in serious
injury or death.
- Do not combine laundry products for use in 1load unless specified on the label.
- Do not mix chlorine bleach with ammonia or acids such as vinegar.
• To prevent serious personal injury and damage to the washer:
-Aft repairs and servicing must be performed by an authorized servicer unless specifically recommended in this
Owner's Guide. Use only authorized factory parts.
- Do nottamper with controls.
- Do not install or store the washer where it will be exposed to the weather.
• ALWAYS disconnect the washer from the electrical supply before attempting any service or cleaning. Failure to do so can
result in electrical shock or injury.
To prevent injury, do not reach into the washer while parts are moving. Before loading, unloading or adding items, push in
the cycle selector knob and allow the tub to coast to a complete stop before reaching inside.
Failure to comply with these warnings could result in serious personal injuries.
This washer isequipped with an electrical overload protector. The motor will stop if it becomes overheated. The washer will
automatically restart after acool down period of up to 30 minutes, if the washer hasnot been manuallyturned off during this
time. 3 Printedin U.S.A.
Washing Procedures
Sort laundry into loads that can be
washed together.
Empty pockets.
o Follow the guidelines below for preparing the wash load.
o Readthe Operating Instructions card for operating your specific model.
o Always read and follow fabric care and laundry product labels.
To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, or injury to persons, read
Important Safety lnstructions, pages 2-3, before operating this washer.
1,
Sort laundry into loads that can be washed together.
Sort items by recommended water temperatures, wash time, and agitate/spin
speeds.
o Separatewhite, light, and colorfast items from dark and noncolorfast items.
o Separate items which shed lint from items which attract lint. Permanent
press, synthetic, knit and corduroy items will pick up lint from towels, rugs
and chenille bedspreads.
, Separate heavily soiled items from lightly soiled items.
• Separate lacy, sheer and loosely knit items from sturdy items.
2,
Prepare items for washing.
Empty pockets.
Brush off lint and dirt. Shake out rugs and beach towels.
, Close zippers, fasten hooks, tie stringsand sashes,and remove nonwashable
trims and ornaments.
o Remove pins, decorative buttons, belt buckles, and other objects which
could be damaged. This also helps protect other items in the wash load.
Mend rips and tears to prevent further damage during washing.
Placedelicate itemssuch as bras,shoulder pads,hosiery,and belts ina mesh
bag to prevent tangling during the wash cycle.
• Turn knit items inside out to prevent pilling.
Placedelicate items in a mesh bag. 5.
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BleachDispenser(somemodels)
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3. Pretreatstains and heavy soil.
See Stain Removal, page 6, for details.
4.
Add a measured amount of detergent to the wash tub before adding the
laundry load.
Follow detergent manufacturer's directions. The amount required depends on
type of detergent, load sizeand soil level, and water hardness.
If desired, add liquid bleach to Bleach Dispenser (some models).
Before adding the wash k_ad,acidliquid bleach to bleach dispenser located
in left front corner under the lid:
o 3/4 cup (180 ml) for small loads
o 1 cup (240 ml) for large loads
o 1-1/4 cups (300 ml) for extra-large loads.
Then add I cup (240 ml) water to flush the dispenser.
Do not use powdered bleach in the bleach dispenser.
Formodels withouta bleach dispenser, dilute the recommended amount of
liquid chlorine bleach in 1quart (.95 L)water. Add it to wash water after a few
minutes of agitation. Do not pour bleach directly on wash load.
Washing Procedures(continued)
6.
Add laundry load to washer.
Dry load levelshould not be higher than top row of holes in wash tub.
Do not overload washer.
o Do not put items on top of agitator or wrap them around it. Load items
evenly.
Combine large and small items in a load. Load large items first. Large items
should not be more than half the total wash load.
When washing a single heavy item, add 1 or 2 towels to balance the load.
Do not load items above
top row of holes in wash tub.
Built-In Fabdc Softener Dispenser
(some models)
Built-In Fabric Softener Dispenser
(some models)
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if desired, add liquid fabric softener to Fabric Softener Dispenser (some
models).
For models with a built-in dispenser (see picture to the left):
1. Add liquid softener to the dispenser,following fabric softener labeldirections.
2. Add water to bring liquid level to fill line on dispenser cap.
3. Remove the dispenser from the agitator after each use. Rinseboth cap and
cup with warm water. Replace dispenser inthe agitator.
NOTE:To separatecap from cup, put thumbinto dispenser and push against side
of cup (seepicture to the left). After cleaning, push cap and cupfirmly together.
Replacedispenser by lining up the ribs and grooves and snapping it into position.
Fabric softener will be flushed from area under the built-in fabric softener
dispenserwhen Large LoadWater Levelisselected. Ifa build-up of fabric softener
occurs, dean with hot water. DO NOTREMOVE SERVICECAP.
For models with a removable dispenser (see picture below to the left):
I. Attach fabric softener dispenser to top of agitator bypressing down gently.
2. Add softener to the dispenser, following fabric softener label directions.
3. Add water to bring liquid level to top of the peg in the center of the cup.
4. Remove the dispenser from the agitator after each use. Rinseboth lid and
bowl thoroughly with warm water. Reassemble and place dispenser on
agitator or store it nearby.
Formodels withouta fabricsoftenerdispenser, follow fabric softener label
directions. Add diluted fabric softener to the final rinse. Do not pour fabric
softener directly on the wash load.
8.
Set cycle selector knob and washer controls according to type, size, and
soil level of each load, and detergent used.
See Operating instructions card for your specific model controls.
Removable Fabric Softener Dispenser
(some models)
Safety Lid Lock
9. Start the washer.
Close the washer lid and pull out the cycle selector knob. The washer will not
agitate or spin with the lid open.
• To stop the washer, push in the cycle selector knob.
Do not stop and restart washer during aspinwhen usingthe fabric softener
dispenser.
To change a cycle, push in the cycle selector knob. Turn it clockwise to
the desired setting. Pull out the knob to restart the washer.
10.
Remove items when the cycle is completed.
For your safety, the lid locks when the tub isspinning. It will remain locked for
about 1 minute after the tub stops spinning.
Toopen the lid during a spin,push in the cycle selector knob and wait about
I minute for the lid lock to release. Do not force open the locked lid.
Placewashed items in automatic dryer, line dry, or dry flat asdirected by fabric
care label. Excesswrinkling, color transfer or odors may develop in items left in
the washer after the cycle has ended.
_To avoid serious personal injury, do not operate washer if safety lid
lock is missing or damaged.
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Stain Removal
Safe Stain Removal Procedures
To reduce the riskof fire or serious injuryto persons or property,
comply with the basic warnings listed below:
• Read and comply with all instructions on stain removal products.
, Keep products in their original labeled containers and out of children's
reach.
• Thoroughly wash any utensil used.
, Do not combine stain removal products, especially ammonia and chlorine
bleach. Dangerous fumes may result.
• Never wash items which have been previously cleaned in, washed in,
Do not combine stain removal products.
soaked in or spotted with gasoline, dry cleaning solvents or other flammable
or explosive substances because they give off vapors that could ignite or
explode.
• Never use highly flammable solvents, such as gasoline, inside the home.
Vapors can explode on contact with flames or sparks.
For successful stain removal:
Remove stains promptly.
• Determine the kind of stain, then follow recommended treatment in the
stain removal chart on the next page.
To pretreat stains, use aprewash product, liquid detergent, or apaste made
from granular detergent and water.
, Use cold water on unknown stains because hot water can set stains.
• Check care label instructions for treatments to avoid on specific fabrics.
Follow fabric care label instructions.
• Check for colorfastness by testing stain remover on an inside seam.
, Rinse and wash items after stain removal.
STAIN TREATMENT
Adhesive tape, chewing gum, Apply ice. Scrape off excess. Place stain face down on paper towels. Saturate with prewash stain remover or
rubber cement nonflammable d_y cleaning fluid.
Baby formula, dairy products, Use product containing enzymes to p_etreat or soak stains. Soak for 30 minutes or more. Wash.
egg
Beverages (coffee, tea, soda, Pretreat stain. Wash using cold water and bleach safe for fabric.
juice, alcoholic beverages)
Blood Rinse with cold water. Rub with bar soap. Or, pretreat or soak with product containing enzymes. Wash using
Candle wax, crayon
bleach safe for fabric.
Chocolate Pretreat or soak in warm water using product contahling enzymes. Wash using bleach safe for fabric.
Collar or cuff soil, cosmetics Pretreat with prewash stain remover or rub with ba_ soap.
Dye transfel on white fabric Use packaged color remover. Wash using bleach safe for fabric.
Grass Pretreat or soak in warm water using product containing enzymes. Wash using bleach safe for fabric.
Grease, oil, tar (butter, fats,
salad dressing, cooking oils,
car grease, motor oils}
Ink Some inks may be impossible to remove. Washing may set some inks. Use prewash stain remover, denatured
Mildew, scorch Wash with chlorine bleach if safe for fabric. Or, soak in oxygen bleach and hot water before washing. Badly
Mud Brush off dry mud. Pretreat or soak with product containing enzymes.
Mustard, tomato Pretreat with prewash stain remover. Wash using bleach safe for fabric.
Nail polish May be impossible to remove. Place stain face down on paper towels. Apply nail polish remover to back of stain.
Paint, varnish
Perspiration Use prewash stain remover or rub with bar soap. Rinse. Wash using nonchlorine bleach in hottest water safe for
Rust, brown or yellow For spots, use rust remover safe for fabric. For discoloration of an entire load, use nonchlorine bleach. Do not use
discoloration chlorine bleach because it may intensify discoloration.
Shoe polish
Urine, vomit, mucus, feces Pretreat or soak in product containing enzymes. Wash using bleach safe for fabric.
alcohol or nonflammable dry cleaning fluid.
mildewed fabrics may be permanently damaged.
Repeat, replacing paper towels frequently. Do not use on acetate fabrics.
fabric.
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Common Washing Problems
Many washing problems involve poor soiland stain removal, residues of lint and scum, and fabric damage. ForsatisfactorywasMng
results, follow these suggestions provided by The Soapand Detergent Association.
PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSES SOLUTIONS PREVENTIVE MEASURES
Blue stains ,Detergent or liquid fabdc softener ,If caused by detergent, mix 1 cup (240 ,Add detergent befole wash load. Then
did not dissolve or disperse, ml) white vinegar with 1 quart (.95 L) start washer.
water in a plastic containe_. Soak item 1
hour. Rinse. ,Dilute fabric softener with water.
• If caused by fabric softener, lub stah/s
Discoloration, ,Not enough detergent. ,Rewash with correct amount of ,Sort items by soil level and color.
graying ,Wash water temperature too low. detergent and hottest water safe for ,Use correct amount of detergent, hottest
• Incorrect sorting, fabric. Add bleach safe for fabric, water and bleach safe for fabric.
with bar soap. Wash.
Greasy, oily stains ,Not enough detergent. ,Treat with prewash stain remover or ,Use correct amount of detergent and
Holes. tears, or ,Incorrect use of chlorine bleach. ,May be irreversible if rips. tears and
snags ,Unfastened zippers, hooks, seams cannot be mended. ,Never pour chlodne bleach directly on
Lint ,incorrect sorting. ,Reduce load size. Rewash using correct ,See Washing Procedures for sorting
Pifling
(Fibersbreak off,
ballup and clingto
fabric}
Residue or powder
on dark items;
Stiff, harsh fabrics.
• Undiluted liquid fabric softener liquid detelgent, hottest water safe for fabric.
poured directly on fabric. ,increase detergent and water ,Do not pour liquid fabric softener
buckles, fabric.
• Rips. tears and broken threads. ,Check condition of items before washing.
• Overloading the washer. See Washing Procedures for preparing
,Degradation of fabric, and loading the wash load.
,Tissues left in pocket, water temperature, water level, and and preparing the wash load.
• Overloading the washer, amount of detergent. ,Do not overload washer.
• Not enough detergent. ,Add nonprecipitating water conditioner ,Use correct amount of detergent, water
,Undissolved detergent has left to wash water, temperatule and water level.
lesidue. ,Add liquid fabric softener to final rinse.
• Static cling is attlacting lint. ,Dry load in dryer.
,Load washed too Iollg. ,Remove lint with lint brush or roller.
• Pilling is normal with synthetic and
permanent press fabrics. This is
due to abrasion from normal
wear.
• Undissolved detergent.
,Some nonphosphate granular
detergents can combine with hard
water minerals to form a residue.
temperature. Rewash. directly on fabric See package
• Rub fabric softener stains with bar soap. directions or Washing Procedures for
• Use a lint brush or shaver to remove pills.
• Reduce load s_ze.
,Add dissolved detergent to tub . Rewash
load.
• Mix 1 cup (240 ml) white vinegar to 1
gallon (3.8 L) warm water in plastic
container. Soak item. Rinse and rewash.
proper diluting.
,Use fabric softener in the washer to
lubricate fibers.
,When ironing, use spray starch or fabric
fhlish on collars a_ld cuffs.
,Turn items inside out to reduce abrasion.
,Increase water temperature using hottest
water safe for fabric.
,Do not overload washer.
,Use liquid detergent or use nonpredpitating
water conditioner with nonphosphate
granular detergent.
Wrinkling
Yellow buildup of ,Agitation time too short.
body soil on ,Wash water temperature too low.
synthetic fabrics ,Not enough detergent.
Yellow or brown
rust stah_s
,Overloadhlg the washer.
,Iron or manganese in water
supply, water pipes, or water
heater.
,Reduce load size.
• Rinse in cold water with liquid fabric
softener.
• Soak in detergent booster or product
containing enzymes.
• Wash in hot water (120%/49°0 using full
permanent p_ess cycle. Increase
detergent. Add bleach safe for fabric.
• Or. treat with color remover.
,To restore discolored bad of whites, use ,Use nonprecipitating water softener.
rust remover safe for fabric. ,Before washing, run hot water for a few
Do not use chlorine bleach to remove minutes to clear lines.
rust stains. It may intensify ,Drain water heater occasionally.
discoloration. ,For an ongoing problem, install an iron filter
,Do not overload washer.
,Remove items from washer as soon as
cycle is completed.
,Use liquid fabric softener.
,Wash synthetics frequently using water at
least 100% (37°C) a_d correct water
level.
En your water supply system.
Care and Cleaning
Use care with laundry
products. They can damage finish on
the washer.
Inside
• Removeitemsfrom thewasher assoon asthe cycle ends. Excesswrinkling, color
transfer, and odors may develop in items left in the washer.
, Drythe washer top, the area around the lid opening, and the underside of the
lid. These areas should always be dry before the lid isclosed.
• Beforecleaningthewasherinterior, unplugtheelectricalpowercordtoavoid
electrical shock hazards.
, When extremely soiled items have been washed, adirty residue may remain on
the tub. Removethis bywiping the tub with a nonabrasive household cleanser.
Rinsethoroughly with water.
, The agitator or tub maybecome stained from fabric dye.Clean these parts with
a nonabrasive household cleanser. This prevents dye transfer to future loads.
Outside
• When washing is completed, wipe top and sidesof washer with a damp cloth.
Turn water faucets off to prevent pressure build-up in the hoses.
As needed, cleanthe cabinetwith mild soapand water. Neveruseharsh, gritty
orabrasive cleanser_, if top or lid becomes stained, clean with diluted chlorine
bleach [1/2 cup (120 ml) in I quart (.95 L)water]. Rinseseveral times with clear
water.
Follow Win terizing
Instructions for cold
weather care,
• Removeglue residue from tape or labelswith a mixture of warm water and mild
detergent. Or, touch residue with the sticky side of the tape or label.
• Beforemovingthewasher, placeastripofcardboardorthinfiberboardunder
the front leveling legs to prevent floor damage.
Winterizing Instructions
If the washer is stored in an area where freezing can occur or moved in freezing
temperatures, followthese winterizing instructionsto prevent damageto thewasher:
1. Turn off water supply faucets.
2. Disconnect hosesfrom water supply and drain water from hoses.
3. Plug electrical cord into aproperly grounded electrical outlet.
4. Add 1 gallon nontoxic recreational vehicle (RV)antifreeze to empty wash tub.
Close lid.
5. Set cycle selector knob at aspin setting. Pull out knob and let washer spin for
1 minute to drain out all water. Not all of the RVantifreeze will be expelled.
6. Push in knob, unplug electrical power cord, dry tub interior, and close lid.
7. Store washer in an upright position.
8. To remove antifreeze from washer after storage, run empty washer through a
complete cycle using detergent. Do notaddwash load.
Avoid Service
Checklist
Before calling for service, review this list. It may saveboth time and expense. The list includes
common concerns that are not the result of defective workmanship or materials in this washer.
OCCURRENCE POSSIBLE CAUSE
SOLUTION
NOISE
"Clunking" or gear A certain amount of "clunkhlg" or gear This is normal.
sounds, sounds are normal in a heavy-duty
Rattling and clanking Foreign objects such as coins or safety Stop washer and check tub. If noise continues after
noise, pins may be in tub or pump. washer is restarted, objects maybe in pump. (iall your
Squealing sound or hot Washer is overloaded. Do not overload washer. Stop washer and reduce
rubber odor. load.
Thumping sound. Heavy wash loads may produce a This is usually normal. If sound continues, washer is
Vibrating noise. Washer is not resting firmly on floor. Move washer soit restsfirmly on floor. Adjust leveling
washer.
authorized servicer.
Belt buckles and metal fasteners are To prevent unnecessary noise and damage to tub,
hitting wash tub. fasten fasteners and turn items inside out.
thumping sound, probably out of balance. Stop washerand redistribute
wash load.
legs. See INSTALLATIONINSTRUCTIONSfor details.
Shipping bolt and block have not been See INSTALLATION INSTRU(TIONS for removing
removed during insta%tion, shipping bolt and block.
OPERATING Wash load unevenly distributed in tub. Stop washer and rearrange wash load.
Washer does not start. Electricalpower cord maynot beplugged Make sure plug fits tightly in wall outlet.
in or connection may be loose.
Housefuseblown, drcuit breakertripped, Resetcircuit breaker or replace fuse. Do not increase
or a power outage has occurred, fuse capacity. If problem is a circuit overload, have it
corrected by a qualified electrician. If problem is a
power outage, call local electric company.
Water supply faucets are not turned on. Turn on water supply faucets.
Cycleselector is not in correct position. Move indicator clockwise slightly. Pull out knob.
Motor is overheated. Washer motor wiil stop if it becomes overheated. It
will automatically restart after a cool down period of
up to 130minutes (if washer has not been manually
turned off).
Washer won't spin. Lid is not completely closed. Close lid completely.
Heavily soiled items. Wipe tub with a nonabrasivehousehold cleanser,then
rinse. Shake or brush excessdirt and sand from items
before washing.
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OCCURRENCE POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION
WATER
Residue left in tub. Washer is overloaded. Do not overload washer. See Washing
Wash load too wet after Procedures,
spin.
Load is out of balance. Rearrangeload to allow proper spinning.
Drain hose is kinked. Straighten drain hose.
Water does not enter Water supply is not adequate in area. Check another faucet in the house. Wait until
washer or it enters water supply and pressure increase.
slowly.
Water supply faucets are not cornpletely Fully open hot and cold faucets.
open.
Water is being used elsewhere in the house. Water pressure must be at least 30 psi (260 kPa).
Avoid running water elsewhere while washer is
filling.
Water level does not Water inlet hoses are kinked. Straighten hoses.
cover load.
Improper water level selection (for models Select higher water level/load size.
with
water level/load size control).
Washer is overloaded. Do not overload washer. When control is set at
highest fill level, dry load level should not be
higher than top row of circular holes inwash tub.
Warm or hot water is not Hot water heater isset too low or isa distance Measure hot water temperature at nearby faucet
hot enough, from washer, with candy or meat thermometer. Water
temperature should be at least 130°F (70°C).
Adjust water heater as necessary.
Hot water is being used elsewhere in the Avoid using hot water elsewherebefore or during
house, washer use. There may not be enough hot water
available for proper cleaning. If problem persists,
your hot water system may be unable to support
more than 1 use at a time.
Water in washer does not Drain hose is kinked or clogged. ([lean and straighten the drain hose.
drain or drains slowly.
Water leaks. Fill hose connection at faucet or washer. Check and tighten hoseconnections. Installrubber
sealing washers provided.
House drain pipes are clogged. Unclog drain pipes. Contact plumber if necessary.
Oversudsing. Use less detergent.
Incorrect wash and rinse Hot and cold water hoses are connected to Connect hot water hoseto hot water faucet and
temperatures, wrong supply faucets, cold water hose to cold water faucet.
Water is entering washer Drain hose standpipe is incorrect height.
but tub does not fill.
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Standpipe must be a minimum of 33" (83.82 cm)
high to prevent siphoning. See INSTALLATION
INSTRUCTIONS.
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