Before Calling for Service, Check the Following Points

If Laundry Center

does not start:

• Is plug disconnected from power
supply or is plug loose inoutlet, not
making good connection?
• ls 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 rese_tafter motor
cools. Turn the Turn toStart control
clockwise to ON and ihold 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 waive 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.
• Is the lid closed? The washer will not
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.
[_WARNINGJ 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:

• Isthereiron inthe water? Iron remover
or water softener maybe 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 articles are still wet

at end of spiin cycle:-

•]s load unbalarced? Unit is designed
to complete cycle with unbalanced
load which could leave articles damp.
Redistribute articles and repeat spin
cycle.
• Isdrain System clogged or restricted?
If articles are not

drying satisfactorily:

• Is lint filter clean?
•Are exhaust duct and vent ho(_i free
of obstruction orlint blockage?
• Is dryerset atkJrFluff for20minutes
which provide_ no heat? -
• Are there too raany articles in dryer?
Check loading section of this booklet.
•Have installation instructions been
followed?
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{_kWARNINGJ 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 airflow
will increase drying time.
If you still have aproblem after checking these items, you
can obtain service simply bycontacting your nearest Sears
Service Center throughout the United States. When calling
your Sears Service Center, be ready to give 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 PIN 145836-000
•Drying Rack P/N 131155200
• Syphon Break P/N 0766660-000
•For additional accessories check Laundry Center Parts List or your local Sears c, •
oe=wce Center.
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