Kenmore Automatic Washers owner manual Possible Cause Solution

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Most laundering problems are easily solved if you understand the cause. Check these lists for common laundry

and washer problems. If you need further assistance, see page 37.

Problem

Possible

Cause

Solution

 

 

Washer Leaks

Household

plumbing is leaking.

Repair plumbing.

 

 

Inlet hoses not tight.

Tighten

hoses (see "INSTALLATION,"

 

 

 

Sections

D & E).

 

 

Inlet hose washers not

Reseat washers

 

 

properly seated.

(see "INSTALLATION_'Section

D).

 

Drain hose not properly

Clamp drain hose

 

 

clamped or is off.

(see "INSTALLATION_'Section

C).

 

Drain is clogged.

Remove drain clogs. Sink, standpipe,

 

 

 

or floor drain must be able to handle

17 gallons of water per minute.

Tub moved forward during unloading, causing water to deflect off of tub ring.

Unit not level causing water to deflect off of tub ring.

Ensure tub is centered before starting washer.

Ensure front feet are installed and nuts are tightened. Level washer. Reset rear legs

(see "INSTALLATION_'Section G).

 

Load is unbalanced. Spray

Redistribute the load.

 

rinses are deflecting off of load.

 

 

Washer is overloaded. Fills or

Reduce load size.

 

spray rinses are deflecting off

 

 

of load.

 

Won't Drain/

Drain hose is kinked or

Straighten or unplug hose

Won'tSpin/

clogged.

(see "INSTALLATION_'Section C).

Wet Loads

Correct operation of

After a wash or rinse, the washer will

 

 

neutral drain,

drain without spinning. After draining,

 

 

the spinning begins.

 

Lid is open.

Close the lid.

 

Drain hose is more than

Lower drain hose

 

96 inches above floor.

(see "INSTALLATION," Section C).

 

Too much detergent -

Use less detergent.

 

excessive sudsing.

 

 

Wrong cycle for load

Choose a cycle with a higher spin

 

being washed,

speed (see "OPERATION").

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Contents Automatic Washers Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.APage Limited 5-YEAR Warranty On Gearcase Parts Limited 10-YEARWARRANTY On Plastic TUBOnmechanical Electrical Parts This washer, if defective in material or workmanshipYour Safety is Importantto US Select Location Installation OverviewFor a complete list of tools and parts needled, see pages Remove Shipping Strap p Tools Needed Tools Needed Parts NeededConnect Inlet Hoses to Washer pgs Tools Needed Parts Needed Water inlet hosesSecure Drain Hose p Tools Needed Level Washer p Tools NeededGrounding Instructions Electrical RequirementsCloset Installation Instructions Select Location For Your WasherLaundry TUB Drain System Hot and cold water faucetsI1you Have You will need to buy At.TERNATE LocationsStandpipe and Floor Drain Systems Pull Remove Shipping StrapIs too Connect Drain HoseIf you For standpipe or laundry tub drain HookedEnd Drain HoseConnect Inlet Hoses To WasherIf you have C01dWaterConnect Inlet Hoses to Water Faucets Secure Drain Hose FastenerHi --%1 Level WasherReview Installation FinalStarting Your Washer STOPPING/RESTARTING Your WasherSET Water Temperature Control Selecting Water TemperaturesSET Water Level Control Washers with a variable Water Level ControlAutomatic Temperature Control ATC Speeds DescriptionsUltra Clean Permanent PressPrewash Soak PrewashSetting Your Rinse Options Spin onlyAutomatic Second Rinse ONE2ND RinserinseSELF-CLEANING Lint Filter Triple Action Agitator Quiet PAKUsing the Liquid Chlorine Bleach Dispenser Understanding Normal Washer SoundsDuring Washing After Drain and Before SpinUsing the Liquid Fabric Softener Dispenser Liquidfabric softener dispenserUltra Clean Understanding What Happens in Each Cycle2ND Rinse Permanent Press PrewashPreparing Clothes For Washing SortingSuper Capacity Plus Washers LoadingLoading Suggestions Interior Water Inlet HosesWinter Storage or Moving Care To winterize washerPossible Cause Solution Wrong Problem PossibleTo Fill Permanent Problem Possible Cause Tearing We Service What We Sell Sears Maintenance AgreementKenmore Washers For more information, callPage Sears

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