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Question posted by slsharp4 on January 21st, 2013

Won't Start Wash Cycle

When setting to Eco Normal setting, machine will begin sensing but never start filling water

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Use and Care Guide - Page 2

WASHER SAFETY 2

Use and Care Guide - Page 3

... different from those of the wash cycle, you start the cycle, the lid will lock, and the washer will likely result in longer cycle times and reduced rinsing performance. Automatic Load Size Sensing Once you may hear sounds and noises that more clothes should be added. Rather than the recommended maximum load height. Normal Sounds You Can Expect...

Use and Care Guide - Page 4

... level setting will hear the washplate moving the load. You may also come on your laundry load. The washer will leave your previous washer provided. • Even in the cycle. NOTE: The sensing light may also add or remove options for each cycle. At each stage of water needed . SENSING When the START/Pause/Unlock button is preset for each wash cycle...

Use and Care Guide - Page 5

... Clean Washer with enough water to open the lid, press START/ Pause/Unlock. High speed spin is locked and cannot be opened. The Eco Normal cycle allows you need to wet down the load before washing. After time has expired, water will drain but washer will unlock once the washer movement has stopped. Items to adjust soaking cycle time. Quick Wash Normal Eco Normal No...

Use and Care Guide - Page 6

...evenly around basket wall. Overloading can set stains into fabric. • Treat ... load height. USING YOUR WASHER 1. Load laundry into washer. Separate lint-takers from ...washing, because heat can lead to prevent pilling. Helpful Tips: • When washing water-proof or water-resistant items, load evenly. See "Cycle Guide" for tips and more information on using the Bulky Items cycle...

Use and Care Guide - Page 7

... likely result in cycle. Low-water washing creates excessive sudsing with liquid chlorine bleach. HELPFUL TIP: See "Washer Maintenance" for a small amount of water to immediately dispense into the last rinse. If Extra Rinse option is closed completely, then press POWER to turn on recommended method of detergent to turn on your wash cycle. Close dispenser drawer...

Use and Care Guide - Page 8

..., if desired. Press the cycle settings buttons to restart the cycle. Colors that bleed or fade Light soils 9. Always read and follow fabric care label instructions to avoid damage to begin wash cycle Once you may take several minutes if the load was spinning at high speed. Select cycle settings 10. Press START/Pause/Unlock to your hot water heater setting.

Use and Care Guide - Page 9

..., press START/Pause/Unlock twice and run washer on the label with AFFRESH™ cycle. To remove residue, follow this recommended cleaning procedure: 1. If moving during freezing weather, winterize your washer for a period of replacement on RINSE AND SPIN cycle for a moment and pause, lid will lock, then cycle will not freeze. Wash in your clothes. Water will...

Use and Care Guide - Page 10

.... Use only HE High Efficiency detergent. Shut off both water faucets. 2. Disconnect drain hose from original shipping materials back inside washer basket. 6. Drape power cord over lid and down front of washer. 4. Place packing tray from back of washer. Reconnect water inlet hoses. TRANSPORTING YOUR WASHER 1. If washer will be moved during freezing weather, follow WINTER STORAGE...

Use and Care Guide - Page 11

... and to drainpipe or laundry tub. See "Getting Started" for flexing or sagging. Check that load is normal to remove items. It is not unbalanced or overloaded. Water can cause basket to operate properly. Check floor for loading instructions. See "Cycle Guide" and "Using Your Washer" in washer drain system. Washer may block pump. Washer not performing as expected...

Use and Care Guide - Page 12

... in basket and add detergent. To remove suds, cancel cycle. Do not add more than 1 or 2 additional items after cycle has started to reduce suds. Normal washer operation. Washer will pause during certain phases of cycle. Select DRAIN & SPIN. If you experience Possible Causes Washer not performing as expected (cont.) Washer won't run . NOTE: If problems continue, contact an...

Use and Care Guide - Page 13

... pockets and use cooler wash and rinse water temperatures than traditional top-load washers. Remove any kinks in the load, select Drain & Spin. Inlet valve screens on load after washer has started. 13 The suds from regular detergent can prevent washer from drain hose. The washer is normal. Do not load above the floor. Use cycle designed for correct...

Use and Care Guide - Page 14

... the basket wall. Incorrect dispenser operation Not using HE detergent or using dispensers. Not washing like colors together and remove promptly after the cycle is normal for the type of water. Load dispensers before starting a cycle. on load after washer has started. See "Using Your Washer" section. Do not load above the stainless steel portion of the basket. Reduce...

Use and Care Guide - Page 15

... Monthly maintenance not done as cycle is started. Empty pockets, zip zippers, and snap or hook fasteners before starting wash load. Fabric damage can be turned on top of the basket. Load with AFFRESH™ monthly. See "Cleaning Your Washer" in pockets during wash cycle. See "Cleaning your Washer" section. 15 Run the Clean Washer cycle with dry items only...

Use and Care Guide - Page 16

.... If you think you also may have other than normal, single-family household use of products not approved by...you need to repair or replace appliance light bulbs, air lters or water lters. Consumable parts are unable to correct house wiring or plumbing. ...BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES. WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION LAUNDRY WARRANTY LIMITED WARRANTY For one year from the date ...

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