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

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