Whirlpool W10417737A Guide D'utilisation Et D'entretien page 15

TROUBLESHOOTING
First try the solutions suggested here or visit our website at www.whirlpool.com/help
If you experience
Washer not performing as expected (cont.)
Incorrect or wrong
wash or rinse
temperatures
Load not rinsed
Load is wrinkled,
twisted, or tangled
Not cleaning or
removing stains
for assistance and to possibly avoid a service call.
Possible causes
Check for proper water supply.
Washing many loads.
Check for proper water supply.
Not using HE detergent or using too
much HE detergent.
Washer not loaded as recommended.
The washer is tightly packed.
Wash action and/or spin speed too
fast for load.
The washer is not unloaded promptly.
Not choosing the right cycle for the
load being washed.
The wash water was not warm
enough to relax wrinkles.
Washer not loaded as recommended.
Not using HE detergent or using too
much HE detergent.
Hard water or high level of iron (rust)
in water.
Fabric softener dispensing ball used.
Powdered detergent used for
low-speed cycle.
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.
Your hot water tank may not have enough hot water to keep up
with the number of hot or warm washes. This is normal.
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 regular detergent can cause the washer
to operate incorrectly.
Use only HE detergent. Always measure detergent and follow
manufacturer's directions based on load size and soil level.
Avoid tightly packing the washer. The washer will not rinse well
if tightly packed. Load with dry items only. See the "Cycle
Guide" for load size recommendations for each cycle.
Use cycle designed for the fabrics being washed.
Add only 1 or 2 garments after washer has started.
Add load loosely. Items need to move freely reduce
wrinkling and tangling. See the "Cycle Guide" for load size
recommendations for each cycle.
Reduce tangling by mixing types of load items. Use the
recommended cycle for the type of garments being washed.
Select a slower spin speed. Note that items will be wetter than
when using a higher speed spin.
Unload the washer as soon as it stops.
Use the Delicate cycle or another cycle with a low spin speed
to reduce wrinkling.
If safe for load, use warm or hot wash water.
Add load loosely. Items need to move freely for best cleaning.
See the "Cycle Guide" for load size recommendations for each
cycle.
Add only 1 or 2 garments after washer has started.
Use only HE detergent. Always measure detergent and follow
manufacture's directions based on load size and soil level.
The suds from non-HE detergent can cause a film residue.
You may need to install a water softener and/or iron filter.
Dispensing balls will not operate correctly with this washer.
Add liquid fabric softener to the fabric softener compartment.
Consider using liquid detergent.
Use Heavy Duty cycle for tough cleaning.
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