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WASHER TROUBLESHOOTING

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#1 Washer will not fill with water

• Make sure faucets are turned on.
• Make sure washer is plugged in and you have voltage at plug. (Just plug something in that you know works.)
• Clean screens at both ends of hoses or in valve.
• If all of the above is OK then it is most likely the water valve is defective. The exception is if the timer or water level switch is defective .

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#2 Washer overflows

• If it overflows when washer is turned off: replace the water valve.
• If it overflows when washer is turned on : replace water level switch.
• Check water level pressure tube hose for leak or obstruction.

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#3 Washer will not pump water out.

• Drain hose is restricted or crimped.
• Water pump is plugged with a sock or other obstacle.
• Motor is not running.
• Belt is broken. Whirlpool / Kenmore belt change procedure.
• Possible defective lid switch

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#4 Washer will not spin

• Tub full of water not pumping out(Tip #3)
• Broken belt or loose Whirlpool / Kenmore belt tighten procedure
• Wig-Wag (Shift solenoid) defective (Whirlpool and Kenmore) Procedure
• Possible defective lid switch
• Timer defective
• Motor not running
• Water level switch sticking

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#5 Washer timer will not advance

• Water level switch defective.
• Timer motor defective

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