Sears 95761, 95701 warranty Does not start, If articles are spotted, If arlicles are still wet

Before Calling 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 Timer knob pulled out?

•Is lid closed if in spin cycle?

•Is dryer door closed?

•Is Timer set?

•Have you turned the Turn to Start control clockwise to ON and held it for 1-2 seconds?

•The internal motor protector will stop motor if it is overheated, but will automatically reset after motor cools. Turn the Turn to Start control clockwise to ON and hold for 1-2 seconds; to restart dryer.

if water does not enter:

•Are faucets turned on?

•Are filter screens clogged? They are located at water valve ends of hoses.

•Are hot and cold hoses reversed? Hot water hose is identified.

•Is the Wash Temperature selector

pointing directly to Hot, Cold or Warm? The washer will not fill with

water if the selector :is pointing between 2 settings.

If water does not drain:

•Are there kinks in drain hose?

•Is drain system clogged or restricted?

•Is drain hose lower that 33" in

standpipe? This can cause siphoning and washer will continue to fill. See

Installation Instructions for further information.

•Isthelidclo_ed?The washerwillnot

spin out wash water unless the lid is closed.

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 overtighten.

[_WARNING] Disconnect electrical

supply cord before servicing laundry center. Failure to disconnect can cause

electrical shock or serious personal injury.

if articles are spotted

or not clean:

•ISthere iron in the water? Iron remover or water softener may be needed.

•IS fabric softener dispenser cracked? Fabric softener applied directly to articles will cause stains which resemble oil or grease stains.

•Is washer overloaded? Check loading section of this book.

If arl:icles are still wet

at end, of spin_cycle:

•IS load unbalantZ.ed?Unit is designed to coraplete cycle with unbalanced

load which could leave articles damp. Redistribute articles and repeat spin cycle.

•Is du_n system clogged or restricted?

If articles are not

drying satisfactorily:

•Is lint filter clean?

•Are exhaust duct and vent hood free of obstruction or lint blockage?

•Is dryer set at Air Fluff for 20 minutes which provides no heat?

•Are if ere too many a_cles in dryer? Check loading section of this booklet.

•Have installation instruqztions been followed?

[_W, AF_IING] Do not use plastic

flexible 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 restricting air flow. Restricted air flow will inc:ease drying time.

If you still have a problem after checking these items, you can obtain service simply by contacting your nearest Sears Service Center throughout the United States. When calling

your Sears Service Center, be ready to giw=_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 P/N 145836-000

•Drying Rack P/N 1:31155200

•Syphon Break P/N 0766660-000

•For additional accessories check Laundry Center Parts List or your local Se,ars Service Center.

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