Kenmore Automatic Washers owner manual Problem Possible, To Fill, Wrong

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Problem	Possible		Cause
Won'tIDrain/	Low voltage			or using
Won't ',,Spin/	an extension			cord.
Wet Loads
(cont.)	Cold rinses.

Continues	Drain hose is less than
to Fill/	3!) inches above floor.
Continues
to Drain/	Drain hose fits tightly into
Cycle Stuck	standpipe.
	Drain hose taped into
	standpipe.
Washer Makes	Load is unbalanced.
Noise	Washer is not level.

	Rear leveling legs not set.
	Nuts on front feet not tight.
	Yi_llow shipping strap with
	cotter pins not completely
	removed.
	Floor not strong enough
	to support		washer.
	Gears engaging after drain
	and before spin.
	Upper part of agitator clicks
	during	wash.
Won't Fill/	Water	inlet valve
Won't Rinse/	screens are plugged.
Won'tAgitate/
Wrong	Water	is turned off.
Temperature	Hot and cold hoses are

	reversed.
	Inlet hose		is kinked.
	Timer dial is not lined up.

Power cord not plugged in.

Solution

Check electrical source or call

electrician. Do not use extension cords.

Cold rinses leave loads wetter than warm rinses. This is normal.

Raise the drain hose

(see "INSTALLATIONI'Section C).

Adjust drain hose for loose fit

(see "INSTALLATIONI'Section C).

Do not seal off drain hose with tape. The drain hose needs an air gap.

Redistribute load.

Level washer. Reset rear legs (see "INSTALLATION_'Section G).

Tighten nuts

(see "INSTALLATION_'Section G).

Remove strap with cotter pins (see "INSTALLATIONI'Section B).

Relocate washer

(see "INSTALLATIONI'Section A).

This is normal.

This is normal.

Clean screens.

Turn on water.

Reverse hoses (see "INSTALLATIONI' Sections D & E).

Straighten hoses.

Turn timer knob to the right slightly and pull to start.

Plug in power cord.

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Contents Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A Automatic WashersPage Limited 10-YEARWARRANTY On Plastic TUB Limited 5-YEAR Warranty On Gearcase PartsOnmechanical Electrical Parts This washer, if defective in material or workmanshipYour Safety is Importantto US Installation Overview For a complete list of tools and parts needled, see pagesSelect Location Tools Needed Parts Needed Remove Shipping Strap p Tools NeededWater inlet hoses Connect Inlet Hoses to Washer pgs Tools Needed Parts NeededLevel Washer p Tools Needed Secure Drain Hose p Tools NeededElectrical Requirements Grounding InstructionsSelect Location For Your Washer Closet Installation InstructionsHot and cold water faucets Laundry TUB Drain SystemAt.TERNATE Locations Standpipe and Floor Drain SystemsI1you Have You will need to buy Remove Shipping Strap PullConnect Drain Hose If youIs too HookedEnd Drain Hose For standpipe or laundry tub drainConnect Inlet Hoses To WasherC01dWater Connect Inlet Hoses to Water FaucetsIf you have Fastener Secure Drain HoseLevel Washer Hi --%1Final Review InstallationSTOPPING/RESTARTING Your Washer Starting Your WasherSelecting Water Temperatures SET Water Temperature ControlSET Water Level Control Washers with a variable Water Level ControlSpeeds Descriptions Automatic Temperature Control ATCPermanent Press Ultra CleanPrewash Soak PrewashSpin only Setting Your Rinse OptionsAutomatic Second Rinse ONE2ND RinserinseQuiet PAK SELF-CLEANING Lint Filter Triple Action AgitatorUnderstanding Normal Washer Sounds Using the Liquid Chlorine Bleach DispenserDuring Washing After Drain and Before SpinLiquidfabric softener dispenser Using the Liquid Fabric Softener DispenserUnderstanding What Happens in Each Cycle Ultra Clean2ND Rinse Permanent Press PrewashSorting Preparing Clothes For Washing Loading Loading Suggestions Super Capacity Plus Washers Water Inlet Hoses InteriorWinter Storage or Moving Care To winterize washerPossible Cause Solution Problem Possible To FillWrong Permanent Problem Possible Cause Tearing Sears Maintenance Agreement We Service What We SellKenmore Washers For more information, callPage Sears