Kenmore Automatic Washers owner manual Permanent

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Problem

Possible

Cause

 

Solution

Machine

Power cord not plugged in.

Plug in power cord.

Stops

 

No power at plug.

 

Check electrical source or call

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

electrician.

 

 

Fuse blown or circuit

 

Replace fuse or reset circuit breaker.

 

 

breaker open.

 

 

If problem continues, call electrician.

 

 

Using an extension cord.

Do not use extension cords.

 

 

Timer

is not lined up.

 

Turn timer to the right slightly

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

and pull to start.

 

 

Timer

knob not pulled out.

Set and pull out knob.

 

 

Washer at pause in

 

Allow cycle to continue

 

 

PERMANENT

PRESS Cycle

(see "OPERATION").

 

 

(approximately

two minutes).

 

 

 

Machine is overloaded.

 

Wash smaller loads.

Agitator

Not

The top of the agitator

moves

This is normal.

Working

only in one direction.

 

 

 

 

The top of the

agitator

is loose.

This is normal.

Water

Level

The top of the agitator

is much

This is normal.

To() Low/Not

higher than the highest water

 

Completely

level. This

creates a perception

 

Filling

 

of the

washer

not being full.

 

Tub is

 

Tub pulled forward when

Ensure tub is centered before

Crooked

unloading,

 

 

starting washer.

 

 

Tub moves.

 

 

This is normal.

 

 

Unit not level.

 

 

Ensure front feet are installed and

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

nuts are tightened. Level washer.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Reset rear legs

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(see "INSTALLATION_'Section G).

Lint on Load

Improper

sorting.

 

Sort lint givers from lint takers

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

and by color.

 

 

Overloading.

 

 

Lint can be trapped in load if

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

overloaded. Wash smaller loads.

 

 

Paper or tissue in pockets.

Clean out pockets before washing.

 

 

Not enough detergent.

 

Use enough detergent to

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

hold lint in water.

 

 

Detergent

not dissolving.

Use Automatic TemperatureControl

 

 

Water temperatures lower

(ATC). ATC ensures wash water

 

 

than 60°E

 

 

temperature will be warmer than 70°E

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Contents Automatic Washers Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.APage Onmechanical Electrical Parts Limited 5-YEAR Warranty On Gearcase PartsLimited 10-YEARWARRANTY On Plastic TUB This washer, if defective in material or workmanshipYour Safety is Importantto US For a complete list of tools and parts needled, see pages Installation OverviewSelect Location 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 faucetsStandpipe and Floor Drain Systems At.TERNATE LocationsI1you Have You will need to buy Pull Remove Shipping StrapIf you Connect Drain HoseIs too Connect Inlet Hoses For standpipe or laundry tub drainHookedEnd Drain Hose To WasherConnect Inlet Hoses to Water Faucets C01dWaterIf you have Secure Drain Hose FastenerHi --%1 Level WasherReview Installation FinalStarting Your Washer STOPPING/RESTARTING Your WasherSET Water Level Control SET Water Temperature ControlSelecting Water Temperatures Washers with a variable Water Level ControlAutomatic Temperature Control ATC Speeds DescriptionsPrewash Soak Ultra CleanPermanent Press PrewashAutomatic Second Rinse Setting Your Rinse OptionsSpin only ONE2ND RinserinseSELF-CLEANING Lint Filter Triple Action Agitator Quiet PAKDuring Washing Using the Liquid Chlorine Bleach DispenserUnderstanding Normal Washer Sounds After Drain and Before SpinUsing the Liquid Fabric Softener Dispenser Liquidfabric softener dispenser2ND Rinse Ultra CleanUnderstanding What Happens in Each Cycle Permanent Press PrewashPreparing Clothes For Washing SortingLoading Suggestions LoadingSuper Capacity Plus Washers Winter Storage or Moving Care InteriorWater Inlet Hoses To winterize washerPossible Cause Solution To Fill Problem PossibleWrong Permanent Problem Possible Cause Tearing Kenmore Washers We Service What We SellSears Maintenance Agreement For more information, callPage Sears

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