Frigidaire FEX831FS Complete Owner's Guide (English) - Page 11
Occurrence, Possible Cause, Solution - not draining
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OCCURRENCE POSSIBLE CAUSE WASHER - OPERATING (continued) SOLUTION Washer does not start (continued). Cycle selector is not in correct position. Motor is overheated. Move indicator clockwise slightly. Pull out knob. Washer motor will stop if it becomes overheated. It will automatically restart after a cool down period of up to 30 minutes (if washer has not been manually turned off). Washer won't spin. Lid is not completely closed. Close lid completely. Safety lid lock must not be broken. Residue left in tub. WASHER - WATER Heavily soiled items. Wipe tub with a nonabrasive household cleanser, then rinse. Shake or brush excess dirt and sand from items before washing. Wash load too wet after Washer is overloaded. spin. Load is out of balance. Do not overload washer. See Washing Procedures. Rearrange load to allow proper spinning. Drain hose is kinked. Straighten drain hose. Water does not enter Water supply is not adequate in area. washer or it enters slowly. Check another faucet in the house. Wait until water supply and pressure increase. Water supply faucets are not completely open. Fully open hot and cold faucets. 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 inlet hoses are kinked. Water level does not cover Washer is overloaded. load. Warm or hot water is not Hot water heater is set too low or is a hot enough. distance from laundry center. Straighten hoses. 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 in wash tub. Measure hot water temperature at nearby faucet with candy or meat thermometer. Water temperature should be at least 120°F (49°C). Adjust water heater as necessary. Hot water is being used elsewhere in the house. To conserve energy, the temperature of the cold and hot wash are regulated. Water in washer does not Drain hose is kinked or clogged. drain or drains slowly. Water leaks. Loose fill hose connection at faucet or washer. House drain pipes are clogged. Oversudsing. Incorrect wash and rinse Hot and cold water hoses are connected temperatures. to wrong supply faucets. Water is entering washer Drain hose standpipe is incorrect height. but tub does not fill. 11 Avoid using hot water elsewhere before or during 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. See Operating Instructions for your washer Clean and straighten the drain hose. Check and tighten hose connections. Install rubber sealing washers provided. Unclog drain pipes. Contact plumber if necessary. Use less detergent. Connect hot water hose to hot water faucet and cold water hose to cold water faucet. Standpipe must be a minimum of 33" (83.82 cm) high to prevent siphoning. See INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS.