Kenmore 11029852990 Owner's Manual And Installation Instructions page 35

Problem Possible Cause
Tearing Overloading. Improper
use of washer.
Improper use of chlorine
bleach. Undiluted bleach
will damage fabrics.
Sharp items not removed
from pockets; fasteners
not fastened.
Items damaged before
washing.
Stains on Improper use of fabric
Load softener in washer or dryer.
Iron in water (rust).
Under use of detergent causing
soil to be redeposited.
Dye transfer due to not
sorting loads properly.
Dye transfer due to not
unloading washer promptly.
Not removing load promptly.
Load is
Wrinkled
Wrong cycle for fabrics
being washed.
Overloading.
Wash water not warm enough
to relax wrinkles. Using warm
rinses.
Hoses reversed.
Overloading.
Load is
Tangled/
Twisted
Clothes wrapped around
agitator.
Not diluting softener.
Clogged
Dispensers/
Use of color-safe bleach in
Bleach
chlorine bleach dispenser.
Leaking/
Bleach on
Wrong Loads
Improper use of chlorine bleach. Always measure bleach before adding
Solution
Loads should move freely during
wash. Wash smaller loads.
Do not pour chlorine bleach directly
on load. Wipe up bleach spills.
Clean out pockets before washing.
Zip zippers before washing.
Mend rips and broken threads in
seams before washing.
Dilute fabric softener and add to
deep rinse only.
Install an iron filter.
Use enough detergent to remove
soil and hold it in suspension.
Sort dark clothing from whites
and lights.
Unload the washer as soon as
it stops.
Unload the washer as soon as it stops.
Use cold rinses and cycles with slow
spin speeds to reduce wrinkling.
Loads should move freely during
wash. Wash smaller loads.
Use Automatic Temperature Control
(ATC). If safe for fabric, use warm or
hot wash water. Use cold rinse water.
Reverse hoses (see "INSTALLATION,"
Sections D & E).
Loads should move freely during
wash. Wash smaller loads.
Do not wrap items around agitator
when loading washer.
Dilute fabric softener in dispenser.
Add color-safe bleach directly to the
basket. Do not use chlorine bleach
dispenser.
to the dispenser. Carefully pour into
the dispenser. Wipe up bleach spills.
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