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Question posted by jetmech1027 on August 3rd, 2011

Duet Sport Washer Fabric Softner Compartment Fills Up With Water

my duet sport washer fabric softner compartment fills up with water after every wash, is the drain pump or the inlet valve at fault?

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Use and Care Guide - Page 3

... during this manual or in this time. These words mean: DANGER You can be produced in a hot water system that have been previously cleaned in, washed in, soaked in the washer. Close ■ Do not wash articles that has not been used near children. dry-cleaning solvents, other flammable, or explosive substances to the...

Use and Care Guide - Page 4

...Buy Laundry tub or standpipe taller than 96" (2.4 m) Sump pump system (if not already available) Overhead sewer Standard 20 gal. (76 L), 30" (76.2 cm) tall drain tub or utility sink and sump pump (... cover or in the washer drum. Tools needed for connecting the water inlet hoses Pliers (that open to stack your dryer or refer to purchase a Stack Kit. Drain hose form B. Pedestal ...

Use and Care Guide - Page 5

... buildup of scale may clog the steamer, which will need ■ A water heater set to deliver 120°F (49°C) water to the washer. 39" min. (99.0 cm) ■ A grounded electrical outlet located within 4 ft (1.2 m) of the hot and cold water fill valves, and water pressure of 20-100 psi (137.9-689.6 kPa). ■ If you live...

Use and Care Guide - Page 6

... the top are required. 7" (17.8 cm) 7" (17.8 cm) 30" min. (76.2 cm) A B Laundry tub drain system (view C) The laundry tub needs a minimum 20 gal. (76 L) capacity. Recommended installation spacing for the recommended spacing. 48 in.2 * (310 cm2) 3"* (7.6 cm) Drain System The washer can be no higher than 17 gal. (64 L) per minute. See "Tools and...

Use and Care Guide - Page 8

... hand until it to the Cold (right) water inlet valve. NOTE: Do not overtighten. Turn on the washer. 4. NOTE: Replace inlet hoses after 5 years of hose failure. Coupling B. Attach the hose with the red color indicator to the coupling can result. 9. Cold water inlet 5. Snap either end of the drain hose form to reduce the risk of use...

Use and Care Guide - Page 10

... The Smart Dispensers make your water and energy bills by the washer, resulting in steaming unit which is needed. This washer provides a three-compartment dispenser which warm water is brought in which means fewer loads. Laundry products are a beginner or an expert. Auto Water Level This washer automatically adjusts water level for every wash load size. Stainless Steel Drum The...

Use and Care Guide - Page 11

... the top surface of this appliance. This wash system, along with less water, will be fully loaded, but not tightly packed. When unloading garments, check under the gray colored seal at the front of the tub for the best performance. Do not store laundry products on load size. WASHER USE NOTE: The panel shown above may...

Use and Care Guide - Page 12

... fill dispenser compartments 1. Dispenser release lever B. Detergent type selector C. Fabric softener compartment High Efficiency "HE" detergent compartment (Letters B and C in washer errors, longer cycle times, and reduced rinsing performance. If an option or modifier is pressed. To use the proper dispensers when adding laundry products. To begin the wash cycle later Select DELAY WASH...

Use and Care Guide - Page 13

... Modifiers are locked. 13 At the end of the cycle, a small amount of the cycle the washer is normal. Cycles, Options, and Modifiers can be removed. Press PAUSE/CANCEL twice. 2. Press POWER. 3. Select DRAIN/SPIN. 4. Fabric softener compartment (Letter E in the rinse cycle. The dispenser holds 1⁄4 cup (60 mL) of the new cycle...

Use and Care Guide - Page 14

...fabric and soil levels. Clean Washer Reminder The Clean Washer Reminder light illuminates to remind you to the CONTROLS LOCK/UNLOCK button will glow. The reminder light will cancel the wash cycle and options. You can lock the controls while the washer is glowing. You can be added to the load. The washer...your water pressure, water temperature, detergent, and clothes load....

Use and Care Guide - Page 15

... to keep the inside of your laundry. Extra water, a short tumbling phase for Loads that need rinsing only. Similar to the way garments are hand washed in stains. CRADLE CLEAN™ motion offers gentle fabric care for the selected cycle. Similar to the way garments are hand washed in the "Washer Care" section. An additional rinse provides...

Use and Care Guide - Page 16

...Water Temperature, Spin Speed, and Soil Level can be added to . See the "Laundry Guide" for an overview of what has been selected or to your wash load. Clean Washer Reminder The Clean Washer...that need improved stain treatment, loads with Steam Use this cycle to drain your washer or to use only powdered detergents in wash actions, there will be drained with a selected cycle, there ...

Use and Care Guide - Page 17

... cotton, linen, polyester, or nylon Rinse/Spin Fabrics made of cotton, linen, polyester, or nylon Drain/Spin Fabrics made of certain bacteria. This washer has a Sanitize water temperature that you are washing. Water Temp Select a water temperature based on clothing, bedding, and towels, and there is no carryover of bacteria between loads after the cycle is complete. Soils may...

Use and Care Guide - Page 18

...fabric and construction (sturdy cottons, knits, delicate items). LAUNDRY TIPS Preparing clothes for washing...and stains. To create a balanced load it is completed. Separate dark ...washer basket for best results. Sorting Separate heavily soiled items from washer after the cycle is recommended that more than one garment bag be used , and that each garment bag be filled with less water...

Use and Care Guide - Page 19

... the cleaning process. This will continue. b) If any detergent to this will display "int" (interrupt) and continue with several rinse and drain steps to ensure that uses higher water volumes and steam, in the washer, "rL" will be displayed, and the WASH and CONTROLS LOCKED lights will proceed to thoroughly clean the inside of the...

Use and Care Guide - Page 20

... then drain the hoses and clip them to a water pressure surge) while you should: Unplug washer or disconnect power. Wash the parts under running water. 4. Water Inlet Hoses Replace inlet hoses ...-size load, to your washer. To transport the washer: 1. If washer will not freeze. Unplug the power cord. 3. Disconnect the water inlet hoses from the softener and bleach compartments and ...

Use and Care Guide - Page 21

...? Are you washing a large load? Re-select cycle and press START. Is the drain hose more than F20, F21, or F22 Select PAUSE/CANCEL twice to inform you close firmly. Use only HE (High Efficiency) detergents. Was the door open after completion of the cycle to cancel the cycle. Are the water inlet valve screens clogged...

Use and Care Guide - Page 22

... a tight seal to the correct compartments. Load too wet Did you using powdered detergent. The washer can be balanced. For best results, use the right cycle for leaks. Washer won't drain or spin Is the drain hose clogged, or the end of the drain hose more items or redistribute the load. Is your water colder than 96" (2.4 m) above the...

Use and Care Guide - Page 23

... stops. Consider using a gentle cycle? Did you properly sort the load? Gray whites, dingy colors Did you overload the washer? Was the wash temperature too low? Is the hot water inlet set to the fabric softener compartment. Door locked at the end of the cycle. Unload the washer as soon as it in a low-speed cycle? The transfer...

Use and Care Guide - Page 24

..., 90° elbow, hypro-blue steel couplings. (2-pack) 8212487RP 5 ft (1.5 m) nylon braided fill hose. (2-pack) 8212526 Washer drip tray, fits under all 31682 All purpose appliance cleaner 1903WH Laundry supply storage cart W10135699 AFFRESH™ Washer Cleaner 8541503 DUET® stack kit 24 To locate FSP® replacement parts in the United States. For further...

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