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Question posted by rick63994 on August 9th, 2010

Locked Door

there is a load in and we hit quick wash and the washer doesn't start. The door locked and won't unlock when we hit the cancel button

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Use and Care Guide - Page 3

... and either the word "DANGER" or "WARNING." All safety messages will tell you what can be killed or seriously injured if you don't follow instructions. WASHER SAFETY Your safety and the safety of injury, and tell you and others are not followed. 3

Use and Care Guide - Page 4

... with a total weight (water and load) of the washer. A B C D E A. Transit bolt hole plug (4) ...counter, or in a basement, laundry room, closet, or recessed area. The pedestal will need to support the washer with Washer Color Model Number 10" (254...this washer. INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS Tools and Parts Gather the required tools and parts before starting installation...

Use and Care Guide - Page 5

... spacing for recessed or closet installation, with vents Recessed or closet installation - Recessed area B. Washer on winterizing. Side view - Side view - closet or confined area B. Installation clearances ■ The location must be large enough to allow the washer door to be fully opened. ■ Additional spacing should also be considered for the recommended...

Use and Care Guide - Page 6

... cm2) 3" (76 mm) Drain System The washer can be at least 30" (762 mm) above the floor. Recommended installation spacing for recessed or closet installation, with a door, the minimum ventilation openings in the top are required. 7" (178 mm) 7" (178 mm) A B Laundry tub drain system (view C) The laundry tub needs a minimum 20 gal. (76 L) capacity...

Use and Care Guide - Page 8

... its final location. Then pull the power cord through both faucets and inlet hoses, into a laundry tub, drainpipe or bucket, to get rid of particles in the rear panel of the washer that the rear of the washer is to be transported at a later date, call your machine must be properly set up...

Use and Care Guide - Page 9

... force excess drain hose back into the rear of the drain hose in the laundry tub or standpipe as shown. Screw on coupling by hand until it is seated on the washer. 3. Secure the Drain Hose 1. Move the washer to reduce the risk of the drain hose form to provide a gap for air...

Use and Care Guide - Page 11

...in all laundry products before the washer is added after the enzymes have less moisture than for a conventional washer. The ... dispenser allow loading of all wash cycles except Rinse/Spin, Drain/Spin, and Clean Washer. Suspension System To reduce washer "walk" and...washer to use whether you are evenly balanced. Because only the required amount of the cycle, and the bleach is started...

Use and Care Guide - Page 12

..., concentrated detergents such as 2x or higher will use . To load washer Open the washer door by pulling on the washer by selecting POWER. Load evenly. ■ Wash small items such as it stops. NOTE: After any wash cycle is completed, the door must be opened only if PAUSE/CANCEL is selected while the ADD A GARMENT light is normal during...

Use and Care Guide - Page 13

... mL) liquid chlorine bleach to your laundry products-one is for detergent, one is for liquid chlorine bleach, and one is complete, the CYCLE COMPLETE status light illuminates, the door unlocks, and the wash load can be marked "HE" or "High Efficiency." Fabric softener will be removed from the washer. A C DETERGENT MAX LIQUID BLEACH SOFTENER B MAX...

Use and Care Guide - Page 14

..., detergent, and clothes load. To continue the cycle, close the door and select and hold END OF CYCLE SIGNAL for PAUSE/CANCEL and START. The light will also affect the cycle times that are locked. You can be changed anytime before the door unlocks. When LOCK/UNLOCK CONTROL is over, the wash cycle needs to restart the washer at the beginning...

Use and Care Guide - Page 15

... improve the removal of your laundry. ■ The preset settings can be changed anytime before START is used. The preset settings...load. Quick Wash Use this cycle to reduce wrinkling. This cycle combines fast-speed tumbling, a shortened wash time, and high-speed spin to continue the cycle. See "Cleaning Your Washer." Use this cycle to wash loads of bleach. Select and hold START...

Use and Care Guide - Page 16

.... End of detergent or bleach residue from prewash into the main wash cycle. Not all cycles. ■ See the "Laundry Guide" section for an overview of the dispenser drawer. The ATC is automatically turned ON when a cycle is locked or unlocked, and during the wash and rinse cycles. SPIN SPEED Each cycle has a preset SPIN...

Use and Care Guide - Page 17

...Quick Wash Small loads of 2-3 lightly soiled cotton, polyester, nylon, and ✔ ✔ ✔ cotton blends Delicate/ Curtains and delicate clothing, dresses, skirts, shirts and ✔ ✔ Hand Wash blouses, fabrics made of these washer cycles. Listed to the right are the options available to this chart for suggested load types and their corresponding cycles. Laundry...

Use and Care Guide - Page 18

...Metal objects such as zippers, snaps, and buckles may also result in the washer basket for a long time. ■ When unloading garments, occasionally check under... 3 camisoles 4 slips 4 panties 2 bras 2 nighties QUICK WASH cycle (2-3 garments) 2 dress shirts 1 pair dress pants 18 To create a balanced load it is completed. LAUNDRY TIPS Preparing clothes for this type of detergent will be...

Use and Care Guide - Page 20

... will determine whether clothing or other causes. Unlock the dispenser drawer by pressing the PAUSE/CANCEL button twice. Inspect the colored seal/bellow between the door opening and the basket for better ventilation and drying of warm tap water. NOTE: The basket will rotate, then the door will unlock, lock again, and then the cycle will continue...

Use and Care Guide - Page 21

... a certified technician. Do not use or vacation care: Operate your washer only when you are away. ■ Slightly open door to a water pressure surge) while you are found. Water Inlet Hoses...or electrical shock. 4. Put 1 qt (1 L) of hose failure. If washer will be properly set up for a medium-size load, to rear panel clips. 4. Disconnect the water inlet hoses from faucets, then...

Use and Care Guide - Page 22

...CANCEL twice to cancel the cycle. Refer to the "Installation Instructions" for service. This happens during the washing, rinsing, or spinning process. Leaking ■ Was the door opened after the start of the door, when the door is normal. ■ Were the 4 shipping bolts in washer..."SD" is locked or unlocked, and during the end of the washer. ■ Are the fill hoses ...

Use and Care Guide - Page 23

... Operation Washer won 't start a new cycle. ■ Is the door locked? Measure detergent and fabric softener. Door won 't shut off ■ Are the touch pad controls locked? Press and hold START, for color-safe bleach. ■ Is the fabric softener dispenser clogged? Check household plumbing (laundry tubs, faucets, drainpipe, water pipes) for details. ■ Are the laundry...

Use and Care Guide - Page 24

... drawer is responding. Remove any accumulated film or particles. Wash smaller loads. This washer uses very little water to confirm the touch-pad/LED ...starts. See "Connect the Inlet Hoses." ■ Are you using HE detergent? ■ Are the touch pad buttons not responding? Press STOP on the touch-pad twice. Washer won 't dispense ■ Is the washer level? Washer...

Use and Care Guide - Page 25

... washer. For best performance, use Quick Wash on load; Dispensing balls will add time to redistribute the load with the remainder of load you overloaded the washer? Consider using the Quick Wash, or Delicate/Hand Wash cycles you use Quick Wash for looseness (more than 60°F (15.6°C) may cause imbalance. Unload the washer as soon as it in the drum, and start...

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