Kenmore 3950144 owner manual Problem Possible

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Mostlaunderingproblemsareeasily andwasherproblemsIfyouneed. solvedifyouunderstandthecause, furtherassistance,seepage37. Checktheselistsforcommonlaundry

Problem

Possible

 

Cause

 

Solution

 

 

 

 

Washer Leaks

Household

ptumbing

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 galtons 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 toad.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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't Spin/

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 tess

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 Before Using Your NEW Washer Sears Automatic Washer Warranty Electrical Parts LiMiTED 5-YEAR WarrantyLimited 10-YEAR Warranty On Plastic TUB Your Safety is Important to US Recessed Installation OverviewSelect Remove Shipping Strap p Connect iNLET Hoses to Washer pgs Secure Drain Hose p Electrical Requirements Grounding InstructionsCloset Installation Instructions Select Location For Your WasherLaundry TUB Drain System Alternate Locations Standpipe and Floor Drain Systems \ Pull Remove Shipping StrapConnect Drain Hose Connect Inlet Hoses Towasher CouplingwasherValve Connect Inlet Hoses To Water FaucetsInlet Valve Secure Drain Hose FastenerLevel Washer Review Installation Final StepsStarting Your Washer STOPPING/RESTARTING YourwasherSET Water Temperature Control SET Water Level ControlAutomatic Temperature Control ATC UndissolvedSetting Your Cycle Selector Timer Control Ultra CleanPermanent Press Cycle includes a load cooling process PrewashSetting Your Rinse Options Control Automatic Second RinseONE2ND Rinserinse Rinse and Spin Spin onlySELF-CLEANING Lint Filter Triple Action Agitator Quiet PAK TMSounds InsulatedUnderstandingnormal Dispenser Liquid fabric softenerSoak 2ND RinsePreparing Clothes Forwashing SortingLoading Suggestions Super Capacity Plus WashersNON-USE or Vacation Care Cleaning Your WasherWinter Storage or Problem Possible Problem Possible Cause InstallationTo Fill FillPermanent Press Too Low/NotFilling Tub isLoad is TangledSears Maintenance Agreement KenmorewashersRepair