Problem Possible Causes What To Do
Washer pauses in cycle
The washer normally pauses
between washing steps
Clothes too wet
Load is too small • Add one to two similar
items.
Load is out of balance • Redistribute load.
Lint or residue on clothes
Incorrect sorting • Separate lint producers
from lint collectors.
Washing too long • Excess wash time may
create lint.
Detergent not dissolving • Try a liquid detergent.
• Use warmer water
temperature.
Overloading • Wash drum may be fully
loaded with loosely added
items.
Incorrect use of fabric • Check fabric softener
softener package for instructions
and follow directions for
using dispenser.
Pilling
Result of normal wear on • While this is not caused by
poly-cotton blends and the washer, you can slow
fuzzy fabrics the pilling process by
washing garments
inside out.
Too many suds
Type of detergent • Switch to a low sudsing
detergent and follow
instructions on package.
Very soft water • Try less detergent.
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