Kenmore Automatic Washers owner manual Problem Possible, To Fill, Wrong

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Problem

Possible

Cause

Won'tIDrain/

Low voltage

or using

Won't ',,Spin/

an extension

cord.

Wet Loads

 

 

 

 

(cont.)

Cold rinses.

 

 

 

Continues

Drain hose is less than

to Fill/

3!) inches above floor.

Continues

 

 

 

 

to Drain/

Drain hose fits tightly into

Cycle Stuck

standpipe.

 

 

 

Drain hose taped into

 

standpipe.

 

 

Washer Makes

Load is unbalanced.

Noise

Washer is not level.

 

 

Rear leveling legs not set.

 

Nuts on front feet not tight.

 

Yi_llow shipping strap with

 

cotter pins not completely

 

removed.

 

 

 

Floor not strong enough

 

to support

washer.

 

Gears engaging after drain

 

and before spin.

 

Upper part of agitator clicks

 

during

wash.

Won't Fill/

Water

inlet valve

Won't Rinse/

screens are plugged.

Won'tAgitate/

 

 

 

 

Wrong

Water

is turned off.

Temperature

Hot and cold hoses are

 

 

reversed.

 

 

 

Inlet hose

is kinked.

 

Timer dial is not lined up.

Power cord not plugged in.

Solution

Check electrical source or call

electrician. Do not use extension cords.

Cold rinses leave loads wetter than warm rinses. This is normal.

Raise the drain hose

(see "INSTALLATIONI'Section C).

Adjust drain hose for loose fit

(see "INSTALLATIONI'Section C).

Do not seal off drain hose with tape. The drain hose needs an air gap.

Redistribute load.

Level washer. Reset rear legs (see "INSTALLATION_'Section G).

Tighten nuts

(see "INSTALLATION_'Section G).

Remove strap with cotter pins (see "INSTALLATIONI'Section B).

Relocate washer

(see "INSTALLATIONI'Section A).

This is normal.

This is normal.

Clean screens.

Turn on water.

Reverse hoses (see "INSTALLATIONI' Sections D & E).

Straighten hoses.

Turn timer knob to the right slightly and pull to start.

Plug in power cord.

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Kenmore Automatic Washers owner manual Problem Possible, To Fill, Wrong