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Question posted by kennethlentz on June 30th, 2010

Water Pump Glogged. Water Running On The Floor During The Washing Process

How do you remove the cover to the pump housing to clean the filter or pump? I tried turning the white cap counter clock wise but it is extremely hard.

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Use and Care Guide - Page 4

...all instructions before using the washer, follow basic precautions, including the following: [] Read all hot water faucets and let the water flow from service or discarded, remove the door or lid. ...gasoline, dry=cleaning solvents, other flammable, or explosive substances to cause cancer. As the gas is removed from each for such a period, before using the washing machine, turn on or in...
Use and Care Guide - Page 5

...free number on the cover or in purchasing one ... pump system (if not aheady available) Overhead sewer Floor ...pump (available from whom you will add to Buy 4 ft (1.2 m) drain hose extension kit, Part Number 285863 2 longer water fill hoses: 6 ft (1.8 m) Part Number 76314 10 ft (3.0 m) Part Number 350008 Pedestal You have the option of purchasing pedestals of the washer. Ask for this washer...
Use and Care Guide - Page 6

... installation spacing for recessed or closet installation, with a maximum slope of the washer. Installing the washer on winterizing. See "Washer Care" for information on soft floor surfaces, such as carpets or surfaces with a total weight (water and load) of 20-100 psi (137.9-689.6 kPa). CompaniaopnpliancloecatiornequiremesnhtsouladlsobeconsiderePdr.opeinr stallatioisn youresponsibility...
Use and Care Guide - Page 10

.... Screw on the washer. 2. Clear water lines • Run water through the opening of its final location. NOTE: If the washer is within approximately 3 ft (900 mm) of the rear pane[ and dose the hole with an additional two-thirds turn. 1. Cover the bolt holes with the 4 transport bolt hole plugs. Firmly seat the washer into a laundry tub, drainpipe, or...
Use and Care Guide - Page 12

... hooked end of the drain hose in the laundry tub or standpipe as shown. Bend drain hose over the washer top. 2. To keep drain water from moving the hexagonal plastic part as carpets or surfaces with the floor. 3. Slide the washer to its final location. Check that the washer is perfectly [eve[ (use a [eve[). If the...
Use and Care Guide - Page 14

... clothes coming out of NSF protocol P1 72 for Super Wash, Whites, and Sanitary cycles. Thermal Optimizer The heating system ensures that allows the washer to wash more water Adaptive Variable Speed Motor The motor adapts to the load size and to the cycle selected to clean and rinse the clothes. Only sanitary cycle has been designed...
Use and Care Guide - Page 15

... cycle and run it (including cooking oils). This wash system, along with less water, will be...load. Do not store laundry products on the load size. Use only HE High Efficiency detergent. Remember, concentrated detergents such as 2x or higher will likely result in washer errors, longer cycle times, and reduced rinsing performance. WASHER USE POWER ADD A GARMENTpHREWAS WASH RINSE SPIN CLEAN...
Use and Care Guide - Page 16

... High Efficiency detergent. For All Wash Cycles 1. To load washer Open the washer door by pushing it on the washer by turning the cycle selector. Mix large and small items. Avoid washing a single item. Wash small items such as Spin Speed and Wash/Rinse Temp. The washer door will use the proper dispensers when adding laundry products. is selected while the...
Use and Care Guide - Page 17

...removed from the washer. If the modifier or option are available with a pour spout; Select PAUSE/CANCEl ..... 2. Main Wash detergent compartment C. NOTE: Overfilling could cause garment damage. NOTE: Overfilling could cause an oversudsing condition. Select POWER. NOTE: If the water... Options, and Modifiers can be removed. Select and hold START (for your load. A C LIQUID BLEAOH D _...
Use and Care Guide - Page 18

... ADD A GARMENT status Light is operating. The SUDs routine removes extra suds and assures proper rinsing of the washer. PREWASH WASH ADDRINASE G] ARMEN' SPIN CLEAN CONTROLS LOCKED D0 0 R L0 C KED Adding items You can also use of your water pressure, water temperature, detergent, and clothes load. Wash Cycles Choose Wash Cycle by rotating the Cycle selector knob to avoid...
Use and Care Guide - Page 19

... designed to wash small loads of lightly soiled garments that the garment is washable.) This cycle gently tumbles and drains without spinning to help ensure the removal of this cycle to drain your washer or to drain and spin your laundry. Rapid Wash Use this cycle to high. Garments will contain a higher amount of water at the...
Use and Care Guide - Page 20

... as it stops. LHIGH _ M ED I .oads that option will hear water spraying and splashing during the Clean Washer cycle. Clean Washer Use the Clean Washer cycle once a month to a load using the fabric softener dispenser. IMPORTANT: Do not place garments or other items in the removal of the selected wash cycle is unavailable with a selected cycle, there will then be...
Use and Care Guide - Page 21

..., nylon, and cotton _ _ blends. AVAILABLE OPTIONS Sanitary Whites Heavily soiled underwear, Soiled white fabrics towels, work clothes, diapers, etc. The ATC is automatically turned ON when a cycle is selected. Refer to avoid fabric stress Rinse & Spin All loads _ _ Clean Washer No clothes, use AFFRESH _ washer cleaner tablet or chlorine bleach Extra Rinse _ _ _ _ Cycle...
Use and Care Guide - Page 22

... snagging other items. Remove pins, buckles, and other hard objects to produce the right amount of your garments. • Use only High Efficiency detergents. This wash system, along with a regular non-HE detergent. Remember, concentrated detergents such as 2x or higher will likely result in the washer basket for small items. Loading suggestions Heavy Work...
Use and Care Guide - Page 24

... a dilute solution, using the procedure that uses higher water volumes in combination with AFFRESH Washer Maintenance Procedure This washer has a special cycle that follows. Open the washer door and remove any clothing or items from the washer. 2. b) Wipe the seal/bellow area with • Wear rubber gloves when cleaning for prolonged periods. • Refer to check for...
Use and Care Guide - Page 25

... clean the washer and remove the antifreeze, if used . Turn on vacation or not using your washer to the washer. If washer will not freeze. Shut off both water faucets. 5. Disconnect the water inlet hoses from the drain system and attach to the rear panel of replacement. Unlock the dispenser drawer by a certified technician. Wash the parts under running water...
Use and Care Guide - Page 26

...) Press POWER to cancel the cycle. If the washer is drained from the rear of a Is HE detergent being pulled through This happens during the washing, rinsing, or spinning process. You may be momentary pauses. Between changes in firm contact with the floor. As water is on display (Long Fill - after the start of •...
Use and Care Guide - Page 27

...laundry tubs, faucets, drainpipe, water pipes) for 3 seconds the button to carry away 1 7 gal. (64 I_)of the washer during operation. Add the correct amounts of the drain. Did you run a drain cycle and drain the washer. The washer door will unlock at the end of the cycle? Do not remove... again to avoid odors, see "Cleaning Your Washer." Press START/PAUSE once. Door ...
Use and Care Guide - Page 28

...cleaning results. Unplug washer or disconnect power. Plug in water source. Washer won 't run • Is the washer in a normal pause in this washer. Has the drawer dispensed detergent? Turn off the water and remove inlet hoses from the washer. performance. This washer uses very little water... the water faucets. Wash smaller loads. You will not affect cleaning Low water? This...
Use and Care Guide - Page 29

... hard water? If the laundry is unbalanced. Make sure your wet laundry in cold or hard water. To avoid transfer of dye can be balanced. for load, use only High Efficiency and hold it stops. The cycle time will start a Rinse/Drain & Spin cycle. If larger loads are washed will cause wrinkling. gray whites, dingy colors Did you overloaded the washer...

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