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Section 3 Troubleshooting
To reduce the risk of electric shock, fire, explosion, serious injury or death:
• Disconnect electric power to the washer before servicing.
• Never start the washer with any guards/panels removed.
• Whenever ground wires are removed during servicing, these ground wires must be
reconnected to ensure that the washer is properly grounded.
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10. DRIVE MOTOR OVERLOAD PROTECTOR CYCLES REPEATEDLY
11. OUTER TUB DOES NOT EMPTY
12. EXCESSIVE VIBRATION
POSSIBLE CAUSE
TO CORRECT
Excessive belt tension.
• Adjust belts.
Inoperative motor overload protector.
• Replace motor.
Bind in upper or lower bearing.
• Replace bearing.
Bind in water pump.
• Replace pump.
Bind in transmission.
• Repair or replace transmission.
Brake pads binding.
• Free binding pads, or replace pads.
Incorrect voltage.
• Contact local utility company, or have a qualified
electrician check power supply.
POSSIBLE CAUSE
TO CORRECT
Kinked drain hose.
• Straighten hose.
Drain hose out of clamp in back of cabinet.
• Remove washer front panel and install drain hose into
clamp.
Inoperative water pump.
• Replace pump.
Obstruction in outer tub outlet hose.
• Remove obstruction.
Loosen or broken pump belt.
• Adjust or replace belt.
POSSIBLE CAUSE
TO CORRECT
Unbalanced load in tub.
• Stop washer, redistribute load, then restart washer.
Broken, disconnected or incorrectly adjusted
centering spring(s).
• Connect or replace centering spring(s). Spring should be
located in upper notch. Refer to Figure 9.
Washer is not properly leveled.
• Adjust leveling legs.
Washer is installed on weak, “spongy”, carpeted or
built-up floor.
• Relocate washer, or support floor to eliminate weak or
“spongy” condition.
Incorrect or loose cabinet screws.
• Replace with correct screws or tighten.
Base damaged (washer was dropped).
• Replace base assembly.
Balance ring not positioned properly on
transmission assembly.
• Refer to Paragraph 46.
