Whirlpool WFC8090GX Installation Instructions - Page 35

TROUBLESHOOTING First try the solutions suggested here or visit our website at www.whirlpool.com/owners (in Canada www.whirlpool.ca/owners) for assistance and to possibly avoid a service call. If you experience Possible Causes Wash cycle not performing as expected (cont.) Washer/dryer won't run or fill; washer/dryer stops working (cont.) Normal washer/dryer operation. Solution Washer/dryer will pause during certain phases of cycle. Do not interrupt cycle. The washer/dryer pauses for about 2 minutes during certain cycles. Allow the cycle to continue. Some cycles feature periods of tumbling and soak. Washer/dryer may be stopped to reduce suds. Use only a proper amount of HE detergent. The washer/dryer door is not firmly shut. The Load & Go™ bulk container is not fully seated in the washer/dryer. Washer/dryer not loaded as recommended. The door must be closed during operation. Make sure that the Load & Go™ bulk container is fully seated in the washer/dryer, and that the lid on the bulk container is firmly closed. Remove several items, rearrange load evenly in washer/dryer drum. Close door and touch the START/PAUSE button. Do not add more than one or two additional items after cycle has started to avoid tightly packing or unbalancing. Adding items is only allowed up to a certain point in the cycle. Do not add more water to the washer/dryer. Washer/dryer stops during the program/cycle and a message appears on the screen Washer/dryer not draining/ spinning; loads are still wet Not using HE detergent or using too much HE detergent. The program/cycle was interrupted (for example by the door being opened). The safety system has been activated. A failure indicator will light up and/or the display will show a failure code. Cold water faucet is closed. Drain hose extends into standpipe further than 4.5" (114 mm). The drain hose is clogged, or the end of the drain hose is more than 49" (1.3 m) above the floor. Strainer/stocking on end of drain hose. Only use HE detergent. Suds from regular detergents can slow or stop the washer/dryer. Always measure detergent, following manufacturer's directions based on your load requirements. To remove suds, cancel cycle. Select Rinse & Spin. Touch the START/PAUSE button. Do not add more detergent. Make sure the door is closed. Touch the START/PAUSE button to continue with the program/cycle. Refer to error codes at the end of "Troubleshooting." Make sure the water faucet is open and that there are no kinks in the inlet hose. Check drain hose for proper installation. Use drain hose form and securely attach to drain pipe or tub. Do not tape over drain opening. Lower drain hose if the end is higher than 49" (1.3 m) above the floor. Remove any clogs from drain hose. See "Installation Requirements" in "Installation Instructions." Remove strainer/stocking from drain hose. The drain hose fits too tightly in the standpipe or is taped to the standpipe. The drain hose should be loose, yet fit securely. Do not seal the drain hose with tape. The hose needs an air gap. See "Route Drain Hose" in "Installation Instructions." 35