Wash cycle time is longer than usual | Kenmore 796.4031#9## specification

BEFORE CALLING FOR SERVICE (cont.)

Door will not unlock when cycle is stopped or paused

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Interior temperature of washer is too high.	The washer door has a safety feature to prevent burns.
	For example, if the washer is paused during the hot wash portion of
	a SANITIZE cycle, the interior temperature of the drum wilt be very
	hot, so the door will not unlock. This is normal. Allow the washer to
	coot until the DOOR LOCK indicator turns OFF on the display.

Water level in washer is too high.

Wash cycle time is longer than usual

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amount of laundry, water pressure, water heating time and

Ihe washer automatically adjusts the washtime for the other operating conditions.

Musty or mildewy odor in washer

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Incorrect or too much detergent has been used.

Inside of tub not cleaned properly.

To drain the water, cycle the POWER OFF/ON, then press the SPIN SPEED button without selecting a cycle.

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This is normal. The washer adjusts cycle time automatically to provide optimal results for the selected cycle. The time remaining shown in the display is only an estimate. Actual time may vary.

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Use only HE (High-Efficiency) detergent in accordance with the manufacturer'sinstructions.

Run the CLEAN WASHER cycle regularly. Be sure to wipe around and under the door seat frequently. See Care and Cleaning of the Interior in Care and Cleaning on page 22.

Clean around door seat/glass to prevent odor or mildew:

1.Wipe dry the door seal/glass and the door opening area.

2.Wipe around the inner drum/door seal and the lower door seal.

3.For difficult-to-remove odors, use Affresh available at your local Sears store or online at www.partsdirect.com.

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Wrinkling

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Washer not unloaded promptly.	Always remove items from the washer as soon as the cycle is
	complete.
Washer overloaded.	The washer can be fully loaded but the drum should not be tightly
	packed, and the door should close easily.

Hot and cold water inlet hoses are reversed.

Hot water rinse can set wrinkles in garments. Check the inlet hose connections.

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Kenmore 796.4031#9## manual Wash cycle time is longer than usual, Musty or mildewy odor in washer, Wrinkling

Contents

Front-Loading Automatic Washer Master Protection Agreements Features Benefits Ltii Page Plug Important Please read carefullyTo Connect Electricity Grounding Instructions DIRECT-DRIVE Motor EASY-ACCESS Locking DoorFilter Access Panel KEY Parts and Components Flooring KEY Dimensions SpecificationsPower Outlet Choose the Proper Location Unpacking and Removing Shipping Bolts Ilii li Connecting the Water Lines Option 2 Laundry Tub Connecting the Drain HoseConnect to the Power Supply Option 1 Standpipe Installation of NON-SKID Pads Leveling the WasherThis side up Stick adhesive side to floor Emove backing Time and Status Display @ Power ON/OFF Button Cycle Modifier ButtonsCycle Selector Knob START/PAUSE Button ADD Detergent and Other Products Select Cycle ModifiersBegin Cycle Heavy Duty Cycle GuideCycle Modifiers Bulky/ Bedding Loading the Washer Sorting Wash LoadsFabric Care Labels Grouping Similar Items Liquid Bleach Compartment About the DispenserPre-Wash Detergent Compartment Main Wash Detergent Compartment Filling the Dispenser Detergent and Dispenser USEWord About Detergents Designed to use only HE High-Efficiency detergent Time and Status Display LOAD-SENSING IndicatorCycle Status Indicator Door Lock Indicator Soil Level Cycle Modifier ButtonsWASH/RINSE Spin Speed Cycle Option Buttons Special FunctionsNd Rinse Removing Mineral Buildup Cleaning the ExteriorCare and Cleaning of the Interior Door Seal and Glass Cleaning Cleaning the Dispenser Regular Cleaning Cleaning the Water Inlet Filters Maintenance Cleaning the Drain Pump Filter Maintenance Before Calling for Service Normal Sounds YOU MAY HearWater leaking around washer Cycle wontstart, or the display shows Before Calling for Service StainingLIL Washer will not turn on Wash cycle time is longer than usual Musty or mildewy odor in washerWrinkling Display shows I u,# #I ContDisplay shows Disclaimer of Implied warranties limitation of remedies One-Year Limited WarrantyPage Requisitos DE Instalacicn Acuerdos Maestros de ProteccionPage Page Page Enchufe de tres Importante Lea cuidadosamentePara Conectar LA Electricidad Instrucciones Para LA Conexion a Tierra Patas Niveladoras CON Tuercas DE Fijacion Accesorios incluidosDe la lavadora Tipo DE Piso Dimensiones Y Especificiones ClaveEscoja EL Lugar Adecuado ESPAClOS DE INSTALAClON Importante Desembalaje Y Retiro DE LOS Pernos DE Embalaje CONEXlON DE LAS Tuberias DE Agua Nota Conexion DE LA Manguera DE DrenajeOpci6n 2 Lavadero Opci6n 3 Drenaje del piso Opci6n 1 Tubo vertical Esta cara hacia arriba Nivelacion DE LA LavadoraAntideslizantes opcional Las4 patasniveladorasdebera.napoyarsefirmementeenel piso Dispensador CARACTERiSTlCAS DEL Panel DE ControlBotones Especiales DE ClCLOS Y Opciones Pantalla DE Tiempo Y Estado Seleccionar UN Ciclo Como Usar LA LavadoraAnadir Detergente Y Otros Productos Encienda LA Lavadora Guia DE Ciclos Carga de la lavadora Clasificacion DE LAS Cargas DE LavadoEtiquetas de cuidado de las telas Agrupamiento de prendas similares Compartimiento del suavizante Detalles Sobre EL DepositoCompartimiento de detergente para prelavado Compartimiento de blanqueador liquido Detergent Deterg Ente USO DEL Detergente Y EL DispensadorInformacion Sobre Detergentes Como Ilenar el distribuidor Indicador DEL Sensor DE Carga LA Pantalla DE Tiempo Y EstadoTiempo Restante Estimado Indicador DE Estado DEL Ciclo Indicador DE Seguro DE LA Compuerta Iiiiiii Botones Modificadores DE Ciclo Stain Treat convite de mancha Delay Start inicio retardadoClean Washer limpieza de la lavadora Botones DE Opcion DE Ciclo Almacenamiento De la lavadora Limpieza del exteriorMantenimiento y limpieza del interior Eliminaci6n de la acumulaci6n de cal Limpieza del deposito Limpieza Regular Mantenimiento Limpieza de los filtros de entrada de aguaTiiiii Limpieza del filtro de la bomba de drenaje Mantenimiento Ruido de vibracion Sonidos Normales QUE PODRiA EscucharAntes DE Llamar a Mantenimiento Sonido de golpes La lavadora no se enciende Antes DE Llamar a Mantenimiento Telas manchadasEl agua en la lavadora drena demasiado lento No drena, o la pantalla muestra nlCTl El tiempo de ciclo de lavado toma mas tiempo de Io normal Olor a humedad o moho en la lavadoraPrendas arrugadas La pantalla muestra I PF Antes DE Llamar a Mantenimiento La pantalla muestra L.--JLa pantalla muestra La pantalla muestra FL-FF Garantia Limitada de un Aho MFL62526817