Kenmore Washer/Dryer owner manual Possible Cause Solution WontDrain, Noise, WontFill

Problem	Possible Cause	Solution
Won'tDrain/	Low voltage or using	Check electrical source or call
Won'tSpin/	an extension cord.	electrician. Do not use an extension
Wet Loads		cord.
(cont'd)	Cold rinses.	Cold rinses leave loads wetter than
		warm rinses. This is normal.
Continues	Drain hose is less than	Raise the drain hose
to Fill/	39 inches above floor.	(see "INSTALLATION','Section	D).
Continues
to Drain/	Drain hose fits tightly into	Adjust drain hose for loose fit
Cycle Stuck	standpipe.	(see "INSTALLATION','Section	D).
	Drain hose taped into	Do not seal off drain hose with tape.
	standpipe.	The drain hose needs an air gap.
Washer Makes	Load is unbalanced.	Redistribute load.
Noise	Laundry center is not level.	Level laundry center. Reset rear legs
	Rear leveling legs not set.	(see "INSTALLATION','Section	H).
	Nuts on front feet not tight.	Tighten nuts
		(see "INSTALLATION','Section H).
	Yellow shipping strap with	Remove strap with cotter pins
	cotter pins not completely	(see "INSTALLATION','Section C).
	removed.
	Floor not strong enough	Relocate laundry center
	to support laundry center.	(see "INSTALLATION','Section A).
	Gears engaging after drain	This is normal.
	and before spin.
	Upper part of agitator clicks	This is normal.
	during wash.
Won'tFill/	Water inlet valve	Clean screens.
Won'tRinse/	screens are plugged.
Won'tAgitate/
Wrong	Water is turned off.	Turn on water.
Temperature	Hot and cold hoses are	Reverse hoses
	reversed.	(see "INSTALLATION','Sections E & F).
	Inlet hose is kinked.	Straighten hoses.
	Timer dial is not lined up.	Turn timer knob to the right slightly
		and pull to start.
	Power c.ord not plugged in.	Plug in power cord.

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