WHIRLPOOL GSW9545JQ0
Owner's Manual

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Washer basket is crooked
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Did you properly sort the load? Sort dark clothes from whites and lights. Did you unload the washer promptly? To avoid dye transfer, unload the washer as soon as it stops.

Was the washer basket pulled forward during loading? The wash load should be balanced and not overloaded. Push the basket to the center before starting washer. Is the load balanced and the washer level? The wash load should be balanced and not overloaded. The washer must be level. The front feet should be properly installed and the nuts tightened. Reset the rear leveling legs (if needed). See the Installation Instructions.

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Load is wrinkled
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Did you unload the washer promptly? Unload the washer as soon as it stops. Did you use the right Fabric/Speed setting for the load being washed? Use the Permanent Press or Delicates setting (with low spin speeds) to reduce wrinkling. Did you overload the washer? The wash load must be balanced and not overloaded. Loads should move freely during washing. Was the wash water warm enough to relax wrinkles, or were you using warm rinses? If safe for the load, use 100°F (38°C) wash water. Use cold rinse water. Are the hot and cold water hoses reversed? Check to be sure the hot and cold water hoses are connected to the right faucets. See the Installation Instructions.

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The washer basket moves while washing. This is normal.
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Agitator operation
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The top of the agitator is loose, or moves in only one direction. This is normal.

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Dispenser clogged or bleach leaking
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Did you put powdered or liquid color-safe bleach in the liquid chlorine bleach dispenser? Add powdered or liquid color-safe bleach directly to the basket. Do not use the chlorine bleach dispenser for colorsafe bleach.
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Load is tangled or twisted
Did you overload the washer? The wash load must be balanced and not overloaded. Loads should move freely during washing. Did you wrap items around the agitator? Drop items loosely into the washer. Do not wrap items around the agitator.

Load too wet
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Did you use the right Fabric/Speed setting for the load being washed? Select a setting with a higher spin speed. Did you use a cold rinse? Cold rinses leave loads wetter than do warm rinses. This is normal.

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Gray whites, dingy colors
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Residue or lint on load
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Did you properly sort the load? Dye transfer can occur when mixing whites and colors in a load. Sort dark clothes from whites and lights. Was the wash temperature too low? Use 100°F (38°C) wash water, if safe for the load, to clean heavy soils. Cleaning some heavy soils may require Soak or Pre-Wash. Did you use enough detergent, or do you have hard water? Use more detergent for washing heavy soils in cold or hard water. Are the hot and cold water hoses reversed? Check to be sure the hot and cold water hoses are connected to the right faucets. See the Installation Instructions.

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Did you sort properly? Sort lint givers (towels, chenille) from lint takers (corduroy, synthetics). Also sort by color. Did you overload the washer? The wash load must be balanced and not overloaded. Lint can be trapped in the load if overloaded. Wash smaller loads. Check the following: Was paper or tissue left in the pockets? Did you use enough detergent? Follow manufacturer�s directions. Use enough detergent to hold the lint in the water. Is your water colder than 70°F (21°C)? Wash water colder than 70°F (21°C) may not completely dissolve the detergent.

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Garment damage
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Stains on load
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Did you follow the manufacturer�s directions when adding detergent? Measure detergent. Use enough detergent to remove soil and hold it in suspension. Did you use a liquid fabric softener? Do not use liquid fabric softeners. Use a fabric softener sheet in the dryer instead. Is there above average iron (rust) in water? You may need to install an iron filter.

Check the following: Were sharp items removed from pockets before washing? Empty pockets, zip zippers, snap or hook fasteners before washing. Were strings and sashes tied to prevent tangling? Were items damaged before washing? Mend rips and broken threads in seams before washing.

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Did you overload the washer? The wash load must be balanced and not overloaded. Loads should move freely during washing.

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