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OPERATION 
Possible Causes
What To Do
Washer pauses during
The washer normally pauses 
wash cycle
between washing steps
Washer pauses during
This is normal
• The washer may pause during the spin cycle to remove
spin cycle
soapy water more efficiently.
Washer won’t operate
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
• Check controls and make sure Cycle knob is pulled out
properly
to ON position.
Lid is open—safety feature
• Close lid and reset cycle, to the beginning if necessary.
prevents agitation and 
spinning when lid is up
Circuit breaker/fuse is
• Check house circuit breakers/fuses. Replace fuses or 
tripped/blown
reset breaker. Washer should have separate outlet.
PERFORMANCE
Possible Causes
What To Do
Colored spots
Incorrect use of fabric
• Check fabric softener package for instructions and follow
softener
directions for using dispenser.
• Pretreat stain and rewash.
Dye transfer
• Sort whites or lightly colored items from dark colors.
Grayed or yellowed 
Not enough detergent
• Use more detergent (especially with larger loads). 
clothes
Be sure to follow detergent manufacturer’s directions.
Hard water
• Use a water conditioner like Calgon brand or install 
a water softener.
Water is not hot enough
• Make sure water heater is delivering water at 
120°F–140°F (48°C–60°C).
Washer is overloaded
• Select load size to match clothes load.
Detergent is not dissolving
• Add detergent as wash basket fills with water before 
you load clothes.
Dye transfer
• Sort clothes by color. If fabric label states wash separately,
unstable dyes may be indicated.
Lint or residue 
Clothes are air or line dried
• If you do not dry your clothes with a clothes dryer, your
on clothes
clothes may retain more lint.
Incorrect sorting
• Separate lint producers from lint collectors.
Washing too long
• Wash small loads for a shorter time than larger loads.
Detergent not dissolving
• Add detergent as wash basket fills with water before 
you load clothes.
• Try a liquid detergent.
• Use warmer water temperature.
Overloading
• Load clothes no higher than the top row of holes in the 
washer basket. 
• Make sure load size selected matches clothes load size.
Incorrect use of fabric 
• Check fabric softener package for instructions and 
softener
follow directions for using dispenser.
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