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If you experience Possible Causes Solution
Feet may not be in contact with the Front and rear feet must be in firm contact with floor, and washer
floor and locked, must be [eve[ to operate proper[y. Jam nuts must be tight against
Check the following for
proper installation or
see "Using Y()ur
Washer" section. Washer may not be [eve[.
Load could be unbalanced.
Objects caught in washer drain
system,
Clicking or metallic
noises
Gurgling or humming Washer may be draining water.
Humming Fill light is on,
Check the following for Washer not level.
proper installation:
Fill hoses not attached tightly,
Fill hose washers.
Drain hose connection,
Check household plumbing for leaks
or clogged sink or drain.
Washer not loaded as
recommended,
the bottom of the cabinet,
Check floor for flexing or sagging. If flooring is uneven, a 2,/4"
(19 mm) piece of plywood under your washer will reduce sound.
See "[.eve[ 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 tightly pack. Avoid washin 8 single items.
See "Cycle Guide" and "Using Y0ur Washer" in this Use and
(:are Guide.
Empty pockets before washing. Loose items such as coins
could fall between basket and tub or may block pump.
It may be necessary to ca[[ for service to remove items.
It is normal to hear metal items on clothing such as metal snaps,
buckles, or zippers touch against the 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 Drain & Spin cycles.
Y_)u may hear the hum of the sensing spins after you have started
the washer. This is normal Sensing spins will take several minutes
before water is added to the washer.
Water may splash off basket if washer is not [eve[. Check that load
is not unbalanced or tightly packed.
Tighten fill-hose connection.
Make sure all four fill hose fiat washers are 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 back up 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 "Using Your Washer"
for loading instructions,
Washer won't run
or fill, washer stops
working
Check for proper water supply. Both hoses must be attached and have water flowing to
inlet valve,
Both hot and cold water faucets must be turned on,
Check that inlet valve screens have not become clogged,
Check for any kinks in inEet hoses, which can restrict water flow. J
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