Before Calling for Service, Check the Following Points

If Laundry Center

does not start:
•Is plug disconnected from power
supply or is plug loose in outlet, not
making good connection?
•Is 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 reset after motor
cools. Turn the Turn toStart control
clockwise to ON and hold 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 valve 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 fillwith
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.
• Isthelidclo_ed?Thewasherwillnot
spin out wash water unless the lid is
closed.

If water is leaking at hose

connection:

•Disconnect hosefrom valve. Remove
rubber washer at end of hose and
replace with new washer. Reconnect
hose to valve. DO NOT overtighten.
[_WARNING] Disconnect electrical
supply cord before servicing laundry
center. Failure todisconnect can cause
electrical shock or serious personal
injury.
if articles are spotted
or not clean:
• ISthereiron inthe water? Iron remover
or water softener may be needed.
• ISfabric 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 arl:icles are still wet

at end, of spin_cycle:

• IS load unbalantZ.ed?Unit is designed
to coraplete cycle with unbalanced
load which could leave articles damp.
Redistribute articles and repeat spin
cycle.
• Is du_n system clogged or restricted?

If articles are not

drying satisfactorily:

• Is lint filter clean?
• Are exhaust duct and vent hood free
of obstruction or lint blockage?
•Is dryer set at Air Fluff for 20 minutes
which provides no heat?
•Are if ere too many a_cles in dryer?
Check loading section of this booklet.
•Have installation instruqztions been
followed?
[_W, AF_IING] Do not use plastic
flexible duct toexhaust 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 air flow
will inc:ease drying time.
If you still have aproblem after checking these items, you
can obtain service simply by contacting your nearest Sears
Service Center throughout the United States. When calling
your Sears Service Center, be ready to giw=_themodel
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 P/N 145836-000
•Drying Rack P/N 1:31155200
• Syphon Break P/N 0766660-000
• For additional accessories check Laundry Center Parts List or your local Se,ars Service Center.
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