Before Caroling for Service Check the Following Points
If Laundry Center does not start:
• Is plug disconnected from power supply or is plug loose in outlet, not making good connection?
•Is house fuse blown or circuit breaker off?.
•Is washer rimer knob pulled out?
•Is lid closed if in spin cycle?
•Is dryer door closed?
•Is Iimer set?
•Have you pressed Start button for about two seconds?
•The internal motor protector will stop motor if it is overheated, but will automatically reset after motor cools Press Start button for two seconds to restart dryer
if water does not enter:
•Are faucets turned on?
•Are filter screens clogged? Ihey are located at water valve ends of hoses
•Are hot and cold water hoses reversed? Hot water hose is identified
if water does not drain:
•Are there kinks in drain hose?
•Is drain system clogged or restricted?
•Is drain hose lower than 33" in stand-
pipe? Ihis can cause siphoning and washer will continue to fill See In-
stallation Instructions for further inn formation.
if water is leaking at
hose connection:
•Disconnect hose from valve. Remove rubber washer at end of hose and
replace with new washer Reconnect hose to valve DO NOT overtlghten
[,I_WARNING1 Disconnect electrical sup-
ply cord before servicing the Laundry Center, Failure to disconnect can cause
electrical shock or serious personal in- jury.
if articles are spotted or not clean:
•Is there iron in water? Iron remover or water softener may be needed,
•Is fabric softener dispenser cracked? Fabric softener applied directly to articles will cause stains which resem- ble oil or grease stains,
•Is washer overloaded? Check loading section of this book
If articles are stitl wet
at end of spin cycle:
•Is load unbalanced? Unit is designed to complete cycle with unbalanced Ioad which could leave articles damp Redistribute articles and repeat spin cycle
•Is drain system clogged or restricted?
if articles are not drying satisfactorily:
•Is lint screen clean?
•Are exhaust duct and vent hood free of obstruction or lint blockage?
•Is dryer timer set at Air Fluff for 20 minutes which provides no heat?
•Are there too many articles in dryer? Check loading section of this book
•Have installation instructions been followed?
t_I_,WARNINGI Do not use plastic flexi- ble duct to exhaust dryer. Replace
plastic duct with rigid or flexible metal duct,
Excessive lint can build up inside duct work creating a fire hazard and restrict- ing air flow. Restricting air flow wil! in- crease drying time,
If you still have a problem after checking these items, you can obtain service by simply contacting your nearest Sears Service Center throughout the United States
When calling your Sears Service Center, be ready to give the model number, serial number, and date of purchase of your appliance
Optional Accessories for your Kenmore Laundry Center
available from your nearest Sears Service Center,,
•Fabric Softener Dispenser PIN
•Syphon Break PiN
•Drain Hose, 9 Ft,, Long PIN
•For additional accessories check Laundry Center Parts List or your local Sears Service Center
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