Whirlpool WFC8090GX Installation Instructions - Page 34

If you experience, Possible Causes, Solution

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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 Water Leaks (cont.) Water or suds leaking from Not using HE detergent or using door or rear of cabinet too much HE detergent. Leaking around door Hair, lint, or other debris on inner door glass preventing proper seal with rubber door seal. Wash cycle not performing as expected Load not completely covered in water Water level not visible on door or does not cover clothes. Washer/dryer won't run or fill; washer/dryer stops working Check for proper water supply. Only use HE detergent. Suds from regular detergents can cause leaking from the door or rear of cabinet. Always measure detergent and follow manufacturer's directions based on your load requirements. Clean inner door glass and seal. See "Cleaning the Door Seal" in the "All-In-One Washer/Dryer Maintenance" section. This is normal for the all-in-one washer/dryer. The washer/dryer senses load sizes and adds the correct amount of water for optimal cleaning. Hose must be attached and have water flowing to the inlet valve. Water faucet must be turned on. Check that inlet valve screen has not become clogged. Check for any kinks in inlet hose, which can restrict water flow. Washer/dryer won't run or fill; washer/dryer stops working (cont.) Check proper electrical supply. Plug power cord into a grounded 3 or 4 prong outlet. Do not use an extension cord. Ensure there is power to outlet. Do not plug into a GFI (Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter). Check electrical source or call an electrician to check if voltage is low. Reset a tripped circuit breaker. Replace any blown fuses. NOTE: If problems continue, contact an electrician. 34

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TROUBLESHOOTING
If you experience
Possible Causes
Solution
Water Leaks (cont.)
Water or suds leaking from
door or rear of cabinet
Not using HE detergent or using
too much HE detergent.
Only use HE detergent. Suds from regular detergents
can cause leaking from the door or rear of cabinet. Always
measure detergent and follow manufacturer’s directions based
on your load requirements.
Leaking around door
Hair, lint, or other debris on inner
door glass preventing proper seal
with rubber door seal.
Clean inner door glass and seal. See “Cleaning the Door Seal”
in the “All-In-One Washer/Dryer Maintenance” section.
Wash cycle not performing as expected
Load not completely
covered in water
Water level not visible on door
or does not cover clothes.
This is normal for the all-in-one washer/dryer. The washer/dryer
senses load sizes and adds the correct amount of water for
optimal cleaning.
Washer/dryer won’t run
or fill; washer/dryer stops
working
Check for proper water supply.
Hose must be attached and have water flowing to the inlet valve.
Water faucet must be turned on.
Check that inlet valve screen has not become clogged.
Check for any kinks in inlet hose, which can restrict water flow.
Washer/dryer won’t run
or fill; washer/dryer stops
working (cont.)
Check proper electrical supply.
Plug power cord into a grounded 3 or 4 prong outlet.
Do not use an extension cord.
Ensure there is power to outlet.
Do not plug into a GFI (Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter).
Check electrical source or call an electrician to check if voltage
is low.
Reset a tripped circuit breaker. Replace any blown fuses.
NOTE:
If problems continue, contact an electrician.
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.