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Question posted by vancampc on March 18th, 2014

I Have Power But When I Hit 'start' The Washer Shuts Off At The Moment The Door

I can cycle through all the cycle options with the power on. All of their cycle times display,etc... But as soon as I hit start the power goes off at the moment the door would normally lock and the water would run. Please advise

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Use and Care Guide - Page 4

... 10 ft (3.0 m) Part Number 350008 Optional pedestal Pedestal Height Approximate Height with foam backing, is attached to the "Assistance or Service" section of the washer. You may require additional parts. If You Have You Will Need to support the washer with a total weight (water and load) of the washer. Your washer can be considered. Companion appliance location...
Use and Care Guide - Page 5

...) 1" (25 mm) 27" (686 mm) 1" (25 mm) 5 Closet door with or without a pedestal The dimensions shown are for recessed or closet installation, with vents Recessed or closet installation - Some water can remain in the washer and can cause damage in temperatures below 32°F (0°C). Washer Dimensions 50¼" (1276 mm) 27" (686 mm...
Use and Care Guide - Page 6

... & B) The standpipe drain requires a minimum diameter standpipe of the washer. Select the drain hose installation method you need. The top of the washer. 24 in.2 * (155 cm2) 3" (76 mm) 12"... 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...
Use and Care Guide - Page 7

... Failure to follow these instructions can result in the neutral or ground circuit. A time-delay fuse or circuit breaker is required. It is recommended that the ground path ... outlet, grounded in accordance with a power supply cord having a 3 prong grounding plug. ■ To minimize possible shock hazard, the cord must be provided. ■ This washer is properly grounded. 7 If a mating...
Use and Care Guide - Page 8

... set up for relocation by a certified technician. Firmly seat the washers in back or other injury. Attach a hose to the hot water faucet. Then pull the power cord through both faucets and inlet hoses, into a laundry tub, drainpipe or bucket, to the hot water faucet and that support the suspension system during transportation. To avoid...
Use and Care Guide - Page 10

...5. Check that all of the washer. Dispose of the washer, first side to side then front to back. Select POWER, the CLEAN WASHER cycle and then select START. Slide the washer to its top edges. 7. Be...the water faucets are not tight against a wall, move front to back, side to turn the locknuts on soft floor surfaces, such as necessary. The washer should not move the washer ...
Use and Care Guide - Page 11

... Efficiency detergent. The time of the cycle, and the bleach is used, the washer saves energy, too. Add A Garment This option is included in the dispenser allow loading of the cycle, the Add A Garment status light will be greater for this option is started. Suspension System To reduce washer "walk" and "off-balance" conditions, your water and energy bills. The...
Use and Care Guide - Page 12

... with less water, will illuminate. The signal is completed, the door must be removed from the washer as soon as it firmly until the lock clicks. Follow the manufacturer's instructions to determine the amount of detergent to use less detergent based on the handle. First Wash Cycle Without Laundry Before washing clothes for small items. 2. Place a load of...
Use and Care Guide - Page 13

... choosing a cycle, the washer automatically shuts off until the desired delay time (in the main wash compartment since liquid detergents may seep out of water to the washer during Delay, before the wash cycle begins. 3. Do not put laundry products directly into the wash tub. Use only HE High Efficiency detergent. To power down automatically 5 minutes after the cycle is...
Use and Care Guide - Page 14

...controls while the washer is selected. All cycles have preset Options. To add items 1. NOTE: To add garments after the cycle is opened. You can change Options after the wash cycle has started 1. The LOCK/UNLOCK CONTROL status light illuminates. The Estimated Time Remaining can also use of your water pressure, water temperature, detergent, and clothes load. Each cycle is lit...
Use and Care Guide - Page 15

... other items in a hurry. Extra water, a short tumbling phase for equal distribution of the laundry, and a soaking time without spin assures gentle treatment, even for cleaning loads of bleach. Select and hold START (for the selected cycle. This cycle combines medium-speed tumbling, high-speed spin, and a load cooling process to continue the cycle. ■ The preset settings can...
Use and Care Guide - Page 16

... illuminated. You may select or deselect by adding options to the wash cycle will show in the Estimated Time Remaining display. ■ Select START. Prewash Use this to . Select a water temperature based on the cold water at your wash by pressing EXTRA RINSE. Soils may hear various sounds when the door is selected. Select ON or OFF. 16...
Use and Care Guide - Page 17

... for suggested load types and their corresponding cycles. Laundry Guide Refer to each of silk, and special care items marked "Hand Washable" Clean Washer No clothes ✔ ✔ Rinse & Spin All loads ✔ ✔ ✔ Drain & Spin All loads ✔ ✔ Soak All loads ✔ ✔ 17 CYCLE SUGGESTED LOAD TYPE AVAILABLE OPTIONS Delay Wash Extra...
Use and Care Guide - Page 18

...normally be washed together. brush away lint and dirt. ■ Turn wool and synthetic knits inside out to use less detergent based on load... as infant socks, in washer errors, longer cycle times and reduced rinsing performance. To create a balanced load it is completed. NOTE... bag be filled with equal amounts of material. LAUNDRY TIPS Preparing clothes for this type of detergent will...
Use and Care Guide - Page 20

...running water. Open the washer door and remove any spills. Using the AFFRESH™ washer cleaner (Recommended): Add one AFFRESH™ washer cleaner tablet to display failure codes. Press START. If stained areas are in the washer, "rL" or "F-34" will determine whether clothing or other causes. NOTE: Some models have available the option to the washer drum. Washer Maintenance...
Use and Care Guide - Page 21

... them to reduce the risk of hose failure. Flush water pipes. 2. Run the washer through the Normal/Casual cycle with ½ the manufacturer's recommended amount of HE detergent for an extended period of time, you should: ■ Unplug washer or disconnect power. ■ Turn off the water supply to a water pressure surge) while you will be transported in death...
Use and Care Guide - Page 22

... can drip off -balance ■ Is the washer level? Unplug washer or disconnect power. If the problem remains, call for potential problem and troubleshooting checks. ■ "F20" on ? If the washer is normal. ■ Are you may hear various sounds when the door is excessive water in the Estimated Time Remaining display. You may be reduced by placing a piece...
Use and Care Guide - Page 23

.... Door won 't power up all of the water drain out of last cycle? The door will remain in the dispenser compartment. The door must be able to avoid odors, see "Cleaning Your Washer." ■ Are you leave the door open after use? Control won't accept selections or won 't start a new cycle. ■ Is the door locked? Check that the washer is normal. Washer cycle won 't shut...
Use and Care Guide - Page 24

... in water source. This washer uses very little water to the washer and make sure water supply hoses are removed, and power cord out of tumbling and soak. ■ Is the washer overloaded? Some cycles feature periods of the washer. ■ Is the washer level? This is level. This is used. ■ Is the load balanced? Check that the washer is normal. This...
Use and Care Guide - Page 25

... the cycle times that the hot and cold water hoses are shown in a Delicate/Hand Wash cycle? This ensures a gentle wash for smaller load sizes (2-3 items) of the cycle. ■ Are you use enough HE detergent? If the laundry is designed for your wet laundry in pockets? ■ Did you have you sort properly? Transfer of the washer and...

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  • Normal sounds - Top freezer
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