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Checklist

Checklist

Checklist

Checklist

Checklist

Before 

calling 

for 

service, 

review 

this 

list. 

It 

may 

save 

both 

time 

and 

expense. 

The 

list 

includes

common 

concerns 

that 

are 

not 

the 

result 

of 

defective 

workmanship 

or 

materials 

in 

this 

washer.

NOISE

NOISE

NOISE

NOISE

NOISE

This 

is 

normal.

Stop 

washer 

and 

check 

tub. 

If 

noise 

continues 

after

washer 

is 

restarted, 

objects 

may 

be 

in 

pump. 

Call 

your

authorized 

servicer.

To prevent unnecessary noise and damage to tub,

fasten 

fasteners 

and 

turn 

items 

inside 

out.

Do 

not 

overload 

washer. 

Stop 

washer 

and 

reduce 

 

load.

This 

is 

usually 

normal. 

If 

sound 

continues, 

washer 

is

probably 

out 

of 

balance. 

Stop 

washer 

and 

redistribute

wash 

load.

Move 

washer 

so 

it 

rests 

firmly 

on 

floor. 

Adjust 

leveling

legs. 

See 

INSTALLATION 

INSTRUCTIONS 

for 

details.

See INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS for removing

shipping 

bolt 

and 

block.

Stop 

washer 

and 

rearrange 

wash 

load.

Make 

sure 

plug 

fits 

tightly 

in 

wall 

outlet.

Reset 

circuit 

breaker 

or 

replace 

fuse. 

Do 

not 

increase

fuse 

capacity. 

If 

problem 

is 

circuit 

overload, 

have 

it

corrected 

by 

qualified 

electrician. 

 

If 

problem 

is 

a

power 

outage, 

call 

local 

electric 

company.

Turn 

on 

water 

supply 

faucets.

Move 

indicator 

clockwise 

slightly. 

Pull 

out 

knob.

Washer 

motor 

will 

stop 

if 

it 

becomes 

overheated. 

 

It 

will

automatically 

restart 

after 

cool 

down 

period 

of 

up 

to

30 minutes (if washer has not been manually turned

off).

Close 

lid 

completely.

Wipe 

tub 

with 

nonabrasive 

household 

cleanser, 

then

rinse. 

Shake 

or 

brush 

excess 

dirt 

and 

sand 

from 

items

before 

washing.

"Clunking" 

or 

gear 

sounds.

"Clunking" 

or 

gear 

sounds.

"Clunking" 

or 

gear 

sounds.

"Clunking" 

or 

gear 

sounds.

"Clunking" 

or 

gear 

sounds.

Rattling 

and 

clanking 

noise.

Rattling 

and 

clanking 

noise.

Rattling 

and 

clanking 

noise.

Rattling 

and 

clanking 

noise.

Rattling 

and 

clanking 

noise.

Squealing sound or hot

Squealing sound or hot

Squealing sound or hot

Squealing sound or hot

Squealing sound or hot

rubber odor.

rubber odor.

rubber odor.

rubber odor.

rubber odor.

Thumping sound.

Thumping sound.

Thumping sound.

Thumping sound.

Thumping sound.

Vibrating 

noise.

Vibrating 

noise.

Vibrating 

noise.

Vibrating 

noise.

Vibrating 

noise.

Washer does not start.

Washer does not start.

Washer does not start.

Washer does not start.

Washer does not start.

Washer won't spin.

Washer won't spin.

Washer won't spin.

Washer won't spin.

Washer won't spin.

Residue 

left 

in 

tub.

Residue 

left 

in 

tub.

Residue 

left 

in 

tub.

Residue 

left 

in 

tub.

Residue 

left 

in 

tub.

certain 

amount 

of 

"clunking" 

or 

gear

sounds 

are 

normal 

in 

heavy-duty 

washer.

Foreign 

objects 

such 

as 

coins 

or 

safety 

pins

may be in tub or pump.

Belt 

buckles 

and 

metal 

fasteners 

are 

hitting

wash 

tub.

Washer 

is 

overloaded.

Heavy 

wash 

loads 

may 

produce 

thumping

sound.

Washer 

is 

not 

resting 

firmly 

on 

floor.

Shipping bolt and block have not been

removed 

during 

installation.

Wash 

load 

unevenly 

distributed 

in 

tub.

Electrical 

power 

cord 

may 

not 

be 

plugged

in 

or 

connection 

may 

be 

loose.

House 

fuse 

blown, 

circuit 

breaker 

tripped,

or 

power 

outage 

has 

occurred.

Water 

supply 

faucets 

are 

not 

turned 

on.

Cycle 

selector 

is 

not 

in 

correct 

position.

Motor 

is 

overheated.

Lid 

is 

not 

completely 

closed.

Heavily 

soiled 

items.

OPERATING

OPERATING

OPERATING

OPERATING

OPERATING

POSSIBLE CAUSE

POSSIBLE CAUSE

POSSIBLE CAUSE

POSSIBLE CAUSE

POSSIBLE CAUSE

SOLUTION

SOLUTION

SOLUTION

SOLUTION

SOLUTION

OCCURRENCE

OCCURRENCE

OCCURRENCE

OCCURRENCE

OCCURRENCE

Summary of Contents for GWS1149AS0

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Page 10: ... orgearsounds Clunking orgearsounds Clunking orgearsounds Clunking orgearsounds Rattlingandclankingnoise Rattlingandclankingnoise Rattlingandclankingnoise Rattlingandclankingnoise Rattlingandclankingnoise Squealing sound or hot Squealing sound or hot Squealing sound or hot Squealing sound or hot Squealing sound or hot rubberodor rubberodor rubberodor rubberodor rubberodor Thumping sound Thumping s...

Page 11: ...r Water does not enter Water does not enter washeroritentersslowly washeroritentersslowly washeroritentersslowly washeroritentersslowly washeroritentersslowly Waterleveldoesnotcover Waterleveldoesnotcover Waterleveldoesnotcover Waterleveldoesnotcover Waterleveldoesnotcover load load load load load Warm or hot water is not Warm or hot water is not Warm or hot water is not Warm or hot water is not W...

Page 12: ...THE CONSUMER EXCLUSIONS EXCLUSIONS EXCLUSIONS EXCLUSIONS EXCLUSIONS IF YOU NEED IF YOU NEED IF YOU NEED IF YOU NEED IF YOU NEED SERVICE SERVICE SERVICE SERVICE SERVICE This warranty applies only to products in ordinary household use and the consumer is responsible for the This warranty applies only to products in ordinary household use and the consumer is responsible for the This warranty applies ...

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