Be sure the lid switch probe has not been knocked out. This is a small plastic piece which fits into a hole on the under side of the open lid. It activates the washer's lid switch when the lid is placed in the closed position. Note: Electronic models do not have a lid switch probe.

Is water turned on to washer? GE and Hotpoint washers will not run until filled to the level selected.

If the washer was stored where temp is below freezing, water in the pump can freeze and lock the motor. Allow time to thaw and it should start.

On mechanical models, be sure the timer knob is pulled out completely and set to beginning of cycle. It may be necessary to advance the timer slightly and pull the knob out again in case the start of the cycle varies slightly from the graphic on the control panel.

Slow fill can result when the water pressure is too low. To check your water pressure call your water company.

Slow fill can also result from stopped up screens in the washer water valve. To check your screens:
1. Unplug the washer from the wall outlet.
2. Turn off the water at inlet faucets.
3. Pull the washer away from the wall to allow enough room to get behind.
4. Locate the hose connections on your washer, take a pair of slip-joint pliers and turn the metal hose connections counter clockwise to remove.
5. Allow the hoses to hang into a bucket to catch water. Inside the fitting on the washer are the screens.
6. Clean the screens.
* Metal screens need to be gently pried out with a small pocket screwdriver.
* Plastic screens can be pulled using a pair of long nosed pliers.
7. In some instances, you may have to replace the screens, re-attach the hoses, turn the water on and check for leaks.
8. Plug the washer into wall outlet. Slide the washer back into place.

If the washer fills but never runs, make sure the standpipe is 30" high. Any less will cause water to siphon back out of tub and never agitate.

Some models will not fill if the lid is up. Models after 1995 will fill with the lid up but will not agitate or spin with it up.

It may be necessary to advance the timer slightly and pull the knob out again. The start cycle varies slightly from the graphic on the control panel.

If so, check to make sure the drain hose is not pushed too far down into the drain.

If it is, pull it a out few inches. That should solve the problem.

Check your house fuses, circuit breakers, and the wall outlet. A loss of electrical power to the washer will cause a failure to spin. To check for power at the wall outlet, carefully plug a small table lamp or hair dryer into the wall outlet and turn it on. If it does not work, you may have blown a fuse, tripped a circuit breaker, or have a defective wall outlet.

Make sure washer lid is down. Some older washers will agitate with lid up, but none will spin with lid up.

Advance timer slightly to make sure timer was not in a pause mode. The word "Spin" may not appear on the dial. Spin occurs in the area just before the "Off" position.

For models with rotary knob "Spin Speed" selector switch: check that the pointer of knob is not stuck between speed selections.

If machine pumps water out and you are positive that the motor is running, but tub is not spinning,then the problem is mechanical involving a clutch, belt, or possibly the transmission and will require service.

Make sure the load is balanced in the washer. Unbalanced loads can cause the washer to vibrate more. Stop the machine and redistribute the load. The more the legs are extended, the shakier the washer will be during operation.

To prevent:
Wash garments as soon as practical after wearing, using more detergent than normal and the hottest wash water fabric can stand.

To correct:
Rub in undiluted detergent, let stand 30 minutes and rewash, using hottest water fabric can stand.
If your water is extremely hot, 150 degrees or higher, the water inlet hose(s) could start to break down, causing black greasy stains on clothes. Refer to the Owner's Manual for your water heater, set the temperature accordingly, and replace the inlet hose(s).

Blood: soak in cold water, then launder in warm water.

Catsup: scrape off excess, soak in cold water, launder as usual. Chewing gum: rub with ice, scrape off excess, sponge with cleaning fluid, rinse and launder.

Chocolate: soak in cold water for 15 minutes, rub detergent into fabric and launder in the hottest water that is safe for the fabric.

Coffee/tea: soak in cold water, then use bleach treatment with the hottest water that is safe for the fabric. Launder.

Cosmetics: apply undiluted liquid detergent to stain, or dampen stain and rub in soap, forming a paste. Work until stain is gone and rinse well. Repeat if necessary, bleach if safe for fabric.

Crayon: loosen stains with kitchen shortening, apply detergent, working in until outline of stain is removed; launder as usual.

Cream/milk: sponge or soak stain with cool water for 30 minutes or longer, work detergent into stain and launder as usual.

Deodorants/antiperspirants: scrub area using white vinegar. If stain remains, saturate with denatured alcohol and scrub, rinse, and launder as usual.

Fruits,fruit juices,wine: follow same procedure as for coffee. If stain persists, blot with lemon juice or hydrogen peroxide. Where hot water cannot be used, sponge well with cool water and work glycerin into stain.

Grass: rub detergent in stain, launder in bleach, if possible.

Grease: scrape off as much as possible, rub plenty of detergent into stain, launder as usual.

Ink/ballpoint: spray stain with hairspray until wet looking, allow to soak briefly. Hand scrub using heavy application of liquid detergent. Launder and repeat, if necessary.

Meat juice: scrape off dried portion. Sponge with cold water. Rub with detergent, launder as usual.

Mildew: pre-treat with detergent, launder. If stain remains treat with hydrogen peroxide, launder as usual.

Mud: brush off dried portion, sponge with cold water then launder in the hottest water fabric can take. If stain remains, sponge with 1 part rubbing alcohol and 2 parts water, launder as usual.

Mustard: work glycerin into stain. Pre-treat with detergent, launder as usual. (You should be able to obtain glycerin at drug stores.)

Nail polish: do not use nail polish remover. Sponge with chemically pure "amyl acetate" (i.e. banana oil - can be purchased at local drug stores). Launder as usual. If stain persists, sponge with rubbing alcohol and launder.

Oil: pre-treat with concentrated detergent. Let it sit for 1/2 hour, then launder in the hottest water possible, bleach if fabric can withstand. Launder as usual.

Perspiration: if color is affected, sponge fresh stain with ammonia. Old stain, sponge with vinegar. Rinse and launder in the hottest water that is safe for fabric. If fabric is yellow, bleach if possible.

Rust: apply rust remover, using manufacturer's directions.

Soft drinks: sponge immediately with cold water and launder.

Transmission oil: usually impossible to remove. Best possible treatment is detergent and the hottest water the fabric can handle.