Washer takes much longer than expected to complete cycles

Safety first: Unplug the washer before performing internal checks. Some checks (e.g., water pressure) are external and can be performed with the power off.

Steps to check and correct:

• Check water pressure: Ensure supply valves are fully open and inlet filters are clean. Low pressure causes long fill times.
• Verify heating: During hot cycles, feel the door glass after several minutes; it should be warm. If not, test the heater and NTC as described in the heating faults section.
• Check drain performance: Ensure the pump and hose are not partially blocked, causing slow drains.
• Observe spin behavior: If the machine repeatedly tries to balance the load, advise users to avoid single heavy items and to mix large and small garments.