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TROUBLESHOOTING 41 ENGLISH Problem Wash cycle time is longer than usual. Incomplete or no dispensing of detergent Washer will not operate. Possible Cause The washer automatically adjusts the wash time for the amount of laundry, water pressure and other operating conditions. Too much detergent used. Insufficient water supply. Control panel has powered off due to inactivity. Washer is unplugged. Water supply is turned off. Controls are not set properly. Lid or drawer is open. Circuit breaker/fuse is tripped/ blown. Control needs to be reset. Start/Pause was not pressed after a cycle was set. Extremely low water pressure. Washer is too cold. Solutions ••This is normal. The washer adjusts cycle time automatically to provide optimal results for the selected cycle. The time remaining shown in the display is only an estimate. Actual time may vary. ••Make sure to measure detergent using the provided dispenser. Use only HE (HighEfficiency) detergent. ••NOTE ••Always use as little detergent as possible. HighEfficiency washers need very little detergent to achieve optimum results. Using too much detergent will cause poor wash and rinse performance and may contribute to odors in washer. ••Make sure that both hot and cold water faucets are turned on all the way. ••This is normal. Press the Power button to turn the washer on. ••Make sure cord is plugged securely into a working outlet. ••Turn both hot and cold faucets fully on. ••Make sure the cycle was set correctly, close the lid and drawer and press the Start/Pause button. ••The washer will not operate if the lid or drawer is open. Close the lid or drawer and make sure that nothing is caught under the lid preventing it from closing completely. Make sure the drawer is fully closed. ••Check house circuit breakers/fuses. Replace fuses or reset breaker. The washer should be on a dedicated branch circuit. The washer will resume the cycle where it stopped once power is restored. ••Press the Power button, then re-select the desired cycle and press the Start/Pause button. ••Press the Power button then re-select the desired cycle and press the Start/Pause button. The washer will shut off if the Start/Pause button is not pressed within 4 minutes. ••Check another faucet in the house to make sure that household water pressure is adequate. ••If the washer has been exposed to temperatures below freezing for an extended period of time, allow it to warm up before pressing the Power button. Otherwise, the display will not come on.

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41
TROUBLESHOOTING
ENGLISH
Problem
Possible Cause
Solutions
Wash cycle time is
longer than usual.
The washer automatically adjusts
the wash time for the amount of
laundry, water pressure and other
operating conditions.
•
This is normal. The washer adjusts cycle time
automatically to provide optimal results for the
selected cycle. The time remaining shown in the
display is only an estimate. Actual time may vary.
Incomplete or
no dispensing of
detergent
Too much detergent used.
•
Make sure to measure detergent using the
provided dispenser. Use only HE (High-
Efficiency) detergent.
•
NOTE
•
Always use as little detergent as possible. High-
Efficiency washers need very little detergent
to achieve optimum results. Using too much
detergent will cause poor wash and rinse
performance and may contribute to odors in
washer.
Insufficient water supply.
•
Make sure that both hot and cold water faucets
are turned on all the way.
Washer will not
operate.
Control panel has powered off due
to inactivity.
•
This is normal. Press the
Power
button to turn
the washer on.
Washer is unplugged.
•
Make sure cord is plugged securely into a
working outlet.
Water supply is turned off.
•
Turn both hot and cold faucets fully on.
Controls are not set properly.
•
Make sure the cycle was set correctly, close the
lid and drawer and press the
Start/Pause
button.
Lid or drawer is open.
•
The washer will not operate if the lid or drawer is
open. Close the lid or drawer and make sure that
nothing is caught under the lid preventing it from
closing completely. Make sure the drawer is fully
closed.
Circuit breaker/fuse is tripped/
blown.
•
Check house circuit breakers/fuses. Replace
fuses or reset breaker. The washer should be
on a dedicated branch circuit. The washer will
resume the cycle where it stopped once power is
restored.
Control needs to be reset.
•
Press the
Power
button, then re-select the
desired cycle and press the
Start/Pause
button.
Start/Pause was not pressed after a
cycle was set.
•
Press the
Power
button then re-select the
desired cycle and press the
Start/Pause
button.
The washer will shut off if the
Start/Pause
button
is not pressed within 4 minutes.
Extremely low water pressure.
•
Check another faucet in the house to make sure
that household water pressure is adequate.
Washer is too cold.
•
If the washer has been exposed to temperatures
below freezing for an extended period of time,
allow it to warm up before pressing the
Power
button. Otherwise, the display will not come on.