Kenmore 417.4110* manual Solutions to Common Problems

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Solutions to Common Problems

Common Washing Problems, continued

PROBLEM

POSSIBLE CAUSES

SOLUTIONS

PREVENTIVE MEASURES

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Yellow buildup

Agitation time too short.

Soak in detergent booster or product

Select correct wash cycle.

of body soil on

Wash water temperature

 

containing enzymes.

Use correct amount of detergent.

synthetic fabrics

 

too low.

Wash in hottest water safe for fabric

Wash synthetics frequently using

 

Not enough detergent.

 

using casual cycle.

 

hot or warm water.

 

 

 

Increase detergent.

 

 

 

 

 

Add bleach safe for fabric or treat

 

 

 

 

 

 

with color remover.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Yellow or brown

Iron or manganese in water

To restore discolored load of whites,

Use nonprecipitating water soft-

rust stains

 

supply, water pipes, or water

 

use rust remover safe for fabric.

 

ener.

 

 

heater.

Do not use chlorine bleach to remove

Before washing, run hot water for

 

 

 

 

rust stains. It may intensify discolor-

 

a few minutes to clear lines.

 

 

 

 

ation.

Drain water heater occasionally.

 

 

 

 

 

For an ongoing problem, install

 

 

 

 

 

 

an iron filter in your water supply

 

 

 

 

 

 

system.

Residue stains /

Moisture in the washer.

Perform Clean Washer cycle

Run dehumidifier in laundry room.

buildup, mold or

Use of non-HE detergent.

Scrub gasket with Comet™ Spray Gel

Avoid overfilling detergent and

mildew stains in

Overdosing detergent.

 

Mildew Stain Remover using brush to

 

fabric softener compartments of

gasket

Overloading wash drum.

 

remove stains.

 

dispenser.

 

Leaving a wet load set in

Use only HE (high efficiency detergent)

Dry the inside of washer and gas-

 

 

washer.

 

along with recommended dosage.

 

ket after every run.

 

Cold water washes which

Remove wash load immediately upon

 

 

 

 

may not completely dissolve

 

cycle completion.

 

 

 

 

and remove detergents.

 

 

 

 

Residue stains /

Moisture in the washer.

Remove dispenser drawer and wipe

Avoid overfilling detergent and

buildup, mold or

Use of non-HE detergent.

 

dispenser and inserts with combination

 

fabric softener compartments of

mildew stains in

Overdosing detergent.

 

of ¾ cup liquid chlorine bleach and

 

dispenser.

dispenser drawer

 

 

 

one gallon hot water. Rinse well, and

 

 

 

 

 

 

repeat if necessary. Return drawer to

 

 

 

 

 

 

location. NOTE: Wear rubber of latex

 

 

 

 

 

 

gloves. Protect floor and clothing from

 

 

 

 

 

 

bleach damage.

 

 

 

 

 

Use only HE (high efficiency detergent)

 

 

 

 

 

 

along with recommended dosage.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Water in fold of

Result of washing and part

At the end of each wash, dry inside

 

 

flexible gasket

 

of normal operation.

 

of gasket fold with clean dry towel all

 

 

 

 

 

 

around gasket.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Odor

Moisture in the washer.

Perform Clean Washer cycle.

Leave door and dispenser drawer

 

Use of non-HE detergent.

At the end of each wash, dry inside of

 

open for a few hours after use or

 

Overdosing detergent.

 

gasket fold with clean, dry towel all

 

whenever washer is not in use.

 

Leaving a wet load remain

 

around gasket.

 

 

 

 

in washer.

Use only HE (high efficiency detergent)

 

 

 

Cold water washes which

 

along with recommended dosage.

 

 

 

 

may not completely dissolve

Remove wash load immediately upon

 

 

 

 

and remove detergents.

 

cycle completion.

 

 

 

 

 

Pour one cup liquid chlorine bleach in

 

 

 

 

 

 

standpipe; let remain a day and flush

 

 

 

 

 

 

with water.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Contents Kenmore Elite Table of Contents Important Safety InstructionsFor future reference Important Safety Instructions One Year Limited Warranty Sears Installation ServiceMaster Protection Agreements Sears Brands Management Corporation, Hoffman Estates, ILFeatures Cycle Selection For best resultsOperating Instructions Cycle Settings For best results Cycle Options Washer Settings Chart Other Features Reversible DoorOperating Your Washer Prepare items for washingPretreat stains and heavy soil Add laundry load to washerAdd laundry products to the dispenser Liquid DetergentPowder Detergent Other Wash Products Detergent for PrewashLiquid Chlorine Bleach Liquid Fabric SoftenerSelect the appropriate cycle and settings for the load Start the washerEntrapment and TIP-OVER Hazard Normal Operating Sounds Safe Stain Removal Procedures Stain Removal GuideFor Successful Stain Removal Stain Removal Suggestions Stain TreatmentCare and Cleaning Inside Routine Cleaning PreventiveDaily Preventive Maintenance Inside Cleaning Aggressive Cleaning Procedure Washer DrumOutside Routine Cleaning Winterizing InstructionsFollow Winterizing Weather storageSolutions to Common Problems Common Washing ProblemsSolutions to Common Problems Avoid Service Checklist NoiseSee Installation Instructions Codes Displayed in LED