Kenmore HE3T Troubleshooting, Washer wontstart, Washer makes noise or vibrates, Water near washer

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TROUBLESHOOTING

First try the solutions suggested here to possibly avoid the

cost of a service call...

Washer displaying code message and tone sounds

"HF" (Water Inlet Problem--no water or insufficient water supply)

Select PAUSE/CANCEL twice to cancel the cycle. Unplug washer or disconnect power.

Check the following:

Are water faucets completely turned on?

Are screens at inlet hose connection to washer clogged?

Are water inlet hoses kinked?

Are water inlet hoses frozen?

Plug in washer or reconnect power. Re-select cycle and press START. If the problem remains, call for service.

"F02" (Drain Problem)

Select PAUSE/CANCEL twice to cancel the cycle. Unplug washer or disconnect power.

Check the following:

Is the drain hose kinked?

Is the drain hose frozen?

Is the drain hose clogged?

Is the drain hose more than 96 in. (2.4 m) above the floor?

"SUD" (Suds Routine)

When excessive suds are detected, a suds routine automatically starts. This routine removes extra suds and assures proper rinsing of your garments. "SUD" is displayed during rinsing and at the end of the cycle to inform you that Suds Routine was activated. To avoid excessive sudsing, reduce detergent amounts or use HE detergents.

"F" Variables [F4 to F16] (Electrical Problem)

Select PAUSE/CANCEL twice to cancel the cycle. Select DRAIN/SPIN if there is excessive water in the washer.

Re-select cycle and press START. If the problem remains, call for service.

Washer won'tstart

• Checkthe following:

Is the power cord plugged into a grounded 3 prong outlet?

Is the washer door firmly shut?

Has a cycle been selected, but START has not been selected and held for one second?

Was the door open after completion of last cycle?

Washer won't fill, wash or rinse

• Checkthe following:

Is the power cord plugged into a grounded 3 prong outlet?

Is there power at the plug? Check electrical source or call electrician.

Are the hot and cold water faucets turned on?

Is the water inlet hose kinked?

Are the water inlet valve screens clogged?

Washer stops

Checkthe following:

Is the power cord plugged into a grounded 3 prong outlet?

Is there power at the plug?

Check electrical source or call electrician.

Has a fuse blown or has the circuit breaker tripped? If problem continues, call electrician.

Are you using an extension cord? Do not use an extension cord.

Washer won't drain or spin

Is the drain hose clogged, or the end of the drain hose more than 96 in. (2.4 m) above the floor?

Is your voltage low?

Check electrical source or call electrician. Do not use an extension cord.

Is the "SUD" routine active?

Cycle will complete once extra suds are removed.

Isthe load balanced?

A single or bulky item may cause imbalance. Add more items or redistribute the load.

Washer makes noise or vibrates

Is the washer level?

The washer must be level. The four feet should be properly installed, and the nuts should be tightened against the washer cabinet.

As water is drained from the washer, you may hear air being pulled through the pump. This happens during the end of

draining. It is normal.

Are you washing items with metal snaps, buckles or zippers?

You may hear metal items touching the washer drum. This is normal.

Is washer installed on a sturdy and solid floor? Refer to the "Installation Instructions" for flooring requirements. Noise and vibration may be reduced by placing a piece of 3Ain. (19.1 ram) plywood underneath your washer. The plywood may extend underneath both washer and dryer to keep them at equal heights.

Water near washer

Check household plumbing for leaks.

Dispensers clogged or leaking

Are the laundry products in the correct dispenser compartment?

Add the correct amounts of detergent, fabric softener or liquid chlorine bleach to the correct compartments. Add powdered or color-safe bleach to the Main Wash compartment.

Is the detergent separator in the correct position? Separator should be in the front position when using liquid detergent and in the back position when using powdered detergent.

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