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WATER 
Possible Causes
What To Do
Too many suds
Type of detergent
• Switch to a lower sudsing detergent brand and follow 
instructions on package.
Very soft water
• Try less detergent.
Too much detergent
• Measure your detergent carefully. Use less soap if you 
have soft water, a smaller load or a lightly soiled load.
Water leaks
Fill hoses or drain hose is
• Make sure hose connections are tight at faucets and 
improperly connected
rubber washers are installed. Make sure end of drain 
hose is correctly inserted in and secured to drain facility.
Household drain may
• Check household plumbing. You may need to call 
be clogged
a plumber.
Constant water pressure
• Tighten hoses at the faucets and turn the water off after 
to the fill hoses at the
each use.
water source
• Check condition of the fill hoses; they should be
replaced every 5 years.
Using too much detergent 
• Use less detergent. Use less soap if you have soft water,  
in washer
a smaller load or a lightly soiled load.
Water temperature
Cooler water temperatures 
• New laundry detergents have been formulated to work 
seems incorrect
provide improved energy 
with cooler water temperatures without affecting 
efficiency
wash performance.
Control is not set properly
• Check water temperature control and adjust.
Water supply is turned off
• Turn both hot and cold faucets fully on and make sure 
or improperly connected
hoses are connected to correct faucets.
Water valve screens are
• Turn off the water source and remove the water  
stopped up
connection hoses from the upper back of the washer. 
Use a brush or toothpick to clean the screens in the
machine. Reconnect the hoses and turn the water back on.
House water heater is
• Make sure house water heater is delivering water 
not set properly 
at 120°F–140°F(48°C–60°C).
Water pumped out before
Lid lifted or cycle was put in 
• Reset cycle.
cycle is complete
pause for over 24 hours
Water won’t drain
Drain hose is kinked or 
• Straighten drain hose and make sure washer is not  
improperly connected
sitting on it.
• Top of drain outlet should be less than 8 ft (2.5 m) 
above floor.
Washer pauses during 
The HANDWASH or CASUALS 
• This is normal. The washer alternates between agitate 
wash cycle
cycle was chosen
and soak during the HANDWASH and CASUALS cycles to  
get your clothes cleaner with less wear.
Washer pauses during 
This is normal
• The washer may pause during the spin cycle to remove 
spin cycle
soapy water more efficiently.
PERFECTEMP
Possible Causes
What To Do
PerfecTemp  
The washer is in a cold rinse cycle •
This normal. The PerfecTemp feature is designed 
wash temperature 
not to activate during a cold rinse cycle to improve 
is incorrect
the energy efficiency of your washer.
(Review PerfecTemp  
All the water in your household 
• Wait until the water in the water heater is heated to the
in the “About washer 
water heater has been used
correct temperature.
features” section)
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Before you call for service…
Operating Instructions
Safety Instructions
Consumer Support
Tr
oubleshooting T
ips
Troubleshooting Tips 
Save time and money! Review the charts on the following pages, or
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