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Problem... Cause... Solution...
Washer stops o Power cord not plugged in. o
o No power at plug. o
Residue or lint
on load
Tearing
Stains on load
• Fuse blown or circuit breaker open.
• Using an extension cord.
• Washer is in Spin status.
o Washer is overloaded.
Plug in power cord.
Check electrical source or call
electrician.
• Replace fuse or reset circuit
breaker. If problem continues,
call electrician.
• Do not use extension cords.
• During Spin, the washer wtJ cycle
On and Off. This is normal.
Wash smaller loads.
o Improper sorting.
Overloading.
• Paper or tissue in pockets.
• Not enough detergent.
• Detergent not dissolving.
o Wash water colder than 70°F (21°C).
• Overloading. Improper use of washer.
o Improper use of chlorine bleach.
o Sharp items not removed from pockets;
fasteners not fastened.
o Items damaged before washing.
• Improper use of fabric softener.
• Iron (rust) in water.
o Not enough detergent used, causing so/
to be redeposited.
o Dye transfer due to not sorting loads
properly.
o Dye transfer due to not unloading
washer promptly.
o Sort lint givers (towels, chenille)
from lint takers (corduroy,
synthetics). Also sort by color.
o Lint can be trapped in load if
overloaded. Wash smaller loads.
• Clean out pockets before washing.
• Use enough detergent to hold
lint in water.
• Use wash water warmer than 70°F
(21 °C).
o Use wash water warmer than 70°F
(21 °C).
• Loads should move freely during
wash. Wash smaller loads.
o Do not pour chlorine bleach directly
on bad. Wipe up bleach splb.
Undluted bleach wlJ damage fabrics.
o Clean out pockets before washing.
Zip zippers before washing.
o Mend rips and broken threads in
seams before washing.
• Add fabric softener to the fabric
softener dispenser. Do not drip
fabric softener on clothes.
• Instal an iron filter.
• Use enough detergent to remove
soil and hold it in suspension.
o Sort dark clothing from whites and
lights.
o Unload the washer as soon as it
stops.
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