Whirlpool 1CWTW4815EW1 Use And Care Manual page 14

Troubleshooting
If you experience
Washer not performing as expected (cont�)
Incorrect or wrong
wash or rinse
temperatures
Load not rinsed
Sand, pet hair, lint, etc.,
on load after washing
Load is tangling
Not cleaning or
removing stains
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First try the solutions suggested here to possibly avoid the cost of a service call.
Possible Causes
Check for proper water supply.
Energy-saving controlled wash
temperatures.
Check for proper water supply.
Using too much detergent.
Washer not loaded as
recommended.
Using too low a load size/water
level selection.
Heavy sand, pet hair, lint, and
detergent or bleach residues may
require additional rinsing.
Washer not loaded as
recommended.
Washer not loaded as
recommended.
Adding detergent on top of load.
Using too low a load size/water
level selection.
Using too much detergent.
Not using correct cycle for
fabric type.
Make sure hot and cold inlet hoses are not reversed.
Both hoses must be attached to both washer and faucet, and have
both hot and cold water flowing to inlet valve.
Check that inlet valve screens are not clogged.
Remove any kinks in hoses.
This washer uses cooler wash and rinse water temperatures than
your previous washer. This includes cooler hot and warm washes.
Make sure hot and cold inlet hoses are not reversed.
Both hoses must be attached and have water flowing to the inlet
valve.
Both hot and cold water faucets must be on.
Inlet valve screens on washer may be clogged.
Remove any kinks in the inlet hose.
The suds from too much detergent can keep washer from operating
correctly. Always measure detergent and follow detergent directions
based on load size and soil level.
The washer is less efficient at rinsing when load is tightly packed.
Load garments in loose heaps evenly around the basket wall.
Load with dry items only.
Use cycle designed for the fabrics being washed.
Add only 1 or 2 additional garments after washer has started.
Choose a load size (water level) that matches the load being
washed.
Add an Extra Rinse (on some models) to the selected cycle.
See "Using Your Washer" section.
Select a cycle with a slower wash action and spin speed; however,
items will be wetter than those using a higher speed spin. See the
"Cycle Guide" to match your load with the best cycle.
Load garments in loose heaps evenly around the basket wall.
Reduce tangling by mixing types of load items. Use the
recommended cycle for the type of garments being washed.
Washer is less efficient at cleaning when load is tightly packed.
Load garments in loose heaps evenly around the basket wall.
Load with dry items only.
Add only 1 or 2 garments after washer has started.
Add detergent, Oxi products, and color-safe bleach to the bottom
of the basket before adding the load items.
Choose a load size (water level) that matches the load being
washed.
The suds from too much detergent can keep washer from operating
correctly. Always measure detergent and follow manufacturer's
directions based on load size and soil level.
Use a higher soil level cycle option and warmer wash temperature
to improve cleaning.
Use Jeans cycle for tough cleaning. See the "Cycle Guide" to
match your load with the best cycle.
Solution