Kenmore 4900 manual Stops, Did you sort properly?, Did you overload the washer?

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[] Make sure that the shipping bolts are removed.

[] Make sure your Washer is not touching any other object.

[] Make sure the laundry load is balanced.

Stops.

[] Plug the power cord into a live electricN outlet.

[] Check the fuse or reset the circuit breaker.

[] Close the door and press the Start/Pause Button to start your Washer.

For your safety, your Washer will not tumble or spin unless the door is closed.

[] Before your Washer starts to fill, it will make a series of clicking noises to check the door lock and do a quick drain.

[] There may be a pause or soak period in the cycle. Wait briefly and it may start.

[] Check the screens on the inlet hoses at the faucets for obstructions.

Clean the screens periodicNly.

Fills with the wrong temperature water.

[] Turn both faucets on fully.

[] Make sure the temperature selection is correct.

[] Make sure the hoses are connected to the correct faucets. Flush water lines.

[] Disconnect the hoses and clean the screens. The hose filter screens may be clogged.

[] As your Washer is filling, the water temperature may change as the automatic temperature control feature checks incoming water temperature. This is normal.

[] While your Washer is filling, you may notice just hot and/or just cold water going through the dispenser when cold or warm wash temperatures are selected. This is a normal function of the automatic temperature control feature as your Washer determines the temperature of the water.

Door locked or will not open.

[] Press the Start/Pause Button to stop your Washer.

[] Your Washer door will remain locked during the heating portion of the Sanitize Cycle

[] It may take a few moments for the door lock mechanism to disengage.

Does not drain and/or spin.

[] Check the fuse or reset the circuit breaker.

[] Straighten the drain hoses. Eliminate kinked hoses. If there is a drain restriction, call for service.

[] Close the door and press the Start/Pause Button. For your

safety, your Washer will not tumble or spin unless the door is closed.

Load is too wet at the end of the cycle.

[] Use the High or Extra High spin speed.

[] Use high efficiency detergent to reduce over-sudsing.

[] Load is too small. Very small loads (one or two items) may

become unbalanced and not spin out completely.

Leaks water.

[] Make sure the door is firmly closed.

[] Make sure all hose connections are tight.

[] Make sure the end of the drain hose is correctly inserted and secured to the drainage system.

[] Avoid overloading.

[] Use high efficiency detergent to prevent over-sudsing.

Has excessive suds.

[] Use high efficiency detergent to prevent over-sudsing.

[] Reduce the detergent amount for soft water, small or lightly soiled loads.

[] Non-HE detergent is NOT recommended.

Load too wet

[] Did you use the right cycle for the load being washed?

Select a cycle with a higher spin speed.

[] Did you wash a single item or bulky items or have you overloaded the washer?

A single item, bulky items, or overloading may cause imbalance. Add items or try to evenly distribute your wet laundry in the drum, and start a Drain & Spin cycle. If the laundry is still wet, take half of the load out of the washer and try again.

[] Did you use HE detergent?

Suds during rinse and spin cycles can reduce spin speed. Use HE detergent. Residue, lint, stains on load; gray whites, dingy colors

[] Did you add detergent to the dispenser?

For best results, add detergent to the detergent compartment. Do not add detergent to the washer drum.

[] Did you sort properly?

Sort lint givers (towels, chenille) from lint takers (corduroy, synthetics). Dye transfer can occur when mixing whites and colors in a load. Sort dark clothes from whites and lights.

[] Did you overload the washer?

Do not overload the washer. The washer can be fully loaded, but not tightly packed. The wash load must be balanced. Lint can be trapped in the load if overloaded.

[] Checkthe following:

Was paper or tissue left in pockets?

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