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Solutions to Common Problems

Avoid Service Checklist, continued

OCCURRENCE

POSSIBLE CAUSE

SOLUTION

 

 

 

WATER

 

 

 

 

 

Water collects in folds of front door flexible gasket at the end of the cycle.

This is a result of the washing action and is part of the normal operation of the washer.

Water collects in bleach

This is a result of the siphoning action

Water may be removed by removing the dispenser

and fabric softener

and is part of the normal operation of

drawer (see Care and Cleaning in this guide) and

compartments.

the washer.

draining water into the empty drum or sink.

 

 

 

Wash load too wet

Washer is overloaded.

Do not overload washer. See Operating Your

after spin.

 

Washer, step 4.

 

Load is too small.

Add 1 or 2 similar items to help balance the load.

 

 

 

 

Load is out of balance.

Rearrange load to allow proper spinning.

 

Drain hose is kinked.

Straighten drain hose.

 

 

 

Water does not enter

Water supply is not adequate in area.

Check another faucet in the house. Wait until water

washer or it enters

 

supply and pressure increase.

slowly.

 

 

Water supply faucets are not com-

Fully open hot and cold faucets.

 

 

pletely open.

 

Water is being used elsewhere in the house. Water pressure must be at least 30 psi (260 kPa).

Avoid running water elsewhere while washer is filling.

Water inlet hoses are kinked.

Straighten hoses.

Warm or hot water is not hot enough.

Hot water heater is set too low or is a distance from washer.

Measure hot water temperature at nearby faucet with candy or meat thermometer. Water tempera- ture should be at least 120°F (49°C). Adjust water heater as necessary.

Hot water is being used elsewhere in the house.

Avoid using hot water elsewhere before or during washer use. There may not be enough hot water available for proper cleaning. If problem persists, your hot water system may be unable to support more than 1 use at a time.

Water in washer does

Drain hose is kinked or clogged.

Clean and straighten the drain hose.

not drain or drains

 

 

Drain hose standpipe is too tall. Maxi-

Reduce standpipe height to less than 8’ (2.4 m).

slowly.

mum standpipe height is 8’ (2.4 m).

See INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS.

 

 

House drain pipes are clogged.

Unclog drain pipes. Contact plumber if necessary.

 

 

 

Water leaks.

Fill hose connection is loose at faucet

Check and tighten hose connections. Install rubber

 

or washer.

sealing washers provided.

 

 

 

Oversudsing.

Wrong detergent.

Run rinse cycle. Use a low-sudsing, high efficiency

 

 

detergent.

 

 

 

 

Too much detergent.

Run rinse cycle. Use less detergent in future loads.

 

 

 

Incorrect wash and rinse

Hot and cold water hoses are con-

Connect hot water hose to hot water faucet and

temperatures.

nected to wrong supply faucets.

cold water hose to cold water faucet.

Water is entering washer but tub does not fill.

Drain hose standpipe is too low. Stand- pipe must be a minimum of 23.6” (60 cm) high to prevent siphoning.

Increase standpipe height to at least 23.6” (60 cm). See INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS.

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Contents Kenmore Elite For future reference Table of ContentsImportant Safety Instructions Important Safety Instructions Master Protection Agreements One Year Limited WarrantySears Installation Service 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 DoorPretreat stains and heavy soil Operating Your WasherPrepare items for washing Add laundry load to washerPowder Detergent Add laundry products to the dispenserLiquid Detergent Liquid Chlorine Bleach Other Wash ProductsDetergent for Prewash Liquid Fabric SoftenerEntrapment and TIP-OVER Hazard Select the appropriate cycle and settings for the loadStart the washer Normal Operating Sounds For Successful Stain Removal Safe Stain Removal ProceduresStain Removal Guide Stain Removal Suggestions Stain TreatmentCare and Cleaning Inside Routine Cleaning PreventiveDaily Preventive Maintenance Inside Cleaning Aggressive Cleaning Procedure Washer DrumFollow Winterizing Outside Routine CleaningWinterizing Instructions Weather storageSolutions to Common Problems Common Washing ProblemsSolutions to Common Problems Avoid Service Checklist NoiseSee Installation Instructions Codes Displayed in LED