Whirlpool WFC8090GX Installation Instructions - Page 36

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 Solution Wash cycle not performing as expected (cont.) Washer/dryer not draining/spinning; loads are still wet (cont.) Using cycles with a lower spin speed. Cycles with lower spin speeds remove less water than cycles with high spin speeds. Use the recommended cycle/ spin speed for your garment. Washer/dryer not loaded as recommended. A tightly packed or unbalanced load may not allow the washer/dryer to spin correctly, leaving the load wetter than normal. See "Cycle Guides" for load size recommendation for each cycle. An unbalanced load prevented the Spin cycle from activating to avoid damage to the washer/dryer. To spin wet laundry, add more laundry items of different sizes and start the Rinse & Spin program. Avoid small laundry loads consisting of a few large, absorbent items and wash different-sized items in one load. Avoid washing single items. Not using HE detergent or using too much HE detergent. Use only HE detergent. Suds from regular detergent or using too much detergent can slow or stop draining or spinning. Always measure and follow manufacturer's directions for your load. To remove extra suds, select Rinse & Spin. Do not add detergent. Small items may have been caught in the Check the drum for any items sticking through the drum pump or stuck between the washer/dryer holes. Empty pockets and use garment bags when washing drum and the outer tub. small items. Drain pump filter is dirty. Clean drain pump filter. See "Cleaning the Drain Pump Filter/Draining Residual Water." Door locked at end of wash cycle Water remaining in washer/dryer after cycle. Select Drain to remove any water remaining in the washer/ dryer. The door will unlock at the end of the drain. Tumble Fresh™ option is on. While this option is on, the load is tumbled periodically for up to 12 hours. The door remains locked during this time. To unlock the door, cancel the Tumble Fresh™ option by touching the "X" on the touch screen to the right of the estimated time remaining. Door will not unlock Error code is displayed. Failure mode will lock the door. Touch the START/PAUSE button to exit, then wait for the door to unlock. Water temperature is hotter than 104°F (40°C). Wait for the water temperature to drop. Door lock mechanism malfunction. Perform procedure in "How to Manually Open Door," page 44. Incorrect or wrong wash temperatures Improper water supply connection. Inlet Inlet hose must be attached to both washer/dryer and cold hose connected to hot water supply. water supply faucet, and have water flowing to inlet valve. Check that inlet valve screen is not clogged. Remove any kinks in hose. 36