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Operation

Appliance will not operate.

Appliance is unplugged.

  • Make sure that the cord is plugged securely into a working outlet.

Controls are not set properly.

  • Make sure the Wash Timer knob or the Spin Timer knob is not in the "0" position.

Appliance will not drain water.

Drain hose is kinked.

  • Ensure that the drain hose is not kinked.

Drain is located higher than 1.0 m above the floor.

  • Make sure that the drain hose is no higher than 1.0 m above the bottom of the appliance.

Rattling and clanking noise

Foreign objects, such as keys, coins, or safety pins may be in the drum.

  • Stop the appliance, check the drum for foreign objects. If noise continues after the appliance is restarted, call for service.

Thumping sound

Heavy laundry may produce a thumping sound. This is usually normal.

  • If the sound continues, the appliance is probably out of balance. Stop and redistribute the laundry.

The laundry may be out of balance.

  • Pause the cycle and redistribute the laundry.

Vibrating noise

The laundry may be unevenly distributed in the drum.

  • Pause the cycle and redistribute the laundry.