Sears Kenmore electric laundry center Owner's Manual page 13

OCCURRENCE
WASHER - OPERATING
(continued)
POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION
Washer does not start Cycle selector is not in correct position, Move indicator clockwise slightly, Pull out knob,
(continued).
Motor is overheated, Washer motor will stop if it becomes overheated, It will
automatically restart after a cool down period of up to
30 minutes (if washer has not been manually turned
of0,
Washer won't spin. Lid is not completely closed, Close lid completely, Safety lid lock must not be broken,
Residue left in tub. Heavily soiled items, Wipe tub with a nonabrasive household cleanser, then
rinse, Shake or brush excess dirt and sand from items
before washing,
WASHER - WATER
Wash load too wet after Washer is overloaded, Do not overload washer, See Washing Procedures,
spin.
Load is out of balance, Rearrange load to allow proper spinning,
Drain hose is kinked, Straighten drain hose,
Water does not enter Water supply is not adequate in area, Check another faucet in the house, Wait until water
washer or it enters slowly, supply and pressure increase,
Water supply faucets are not completely open, Fully open hot and cold faucets,
Water is being used elsewhere in the house, Water pressure mustbe atleast 30 psi (260 kPa),Avoid
running water elsewhere while washer is filling,
Water inlet hoses are kinked, Straighten hoses,
Water level does not cover Improper water level selection (for Select higher water level/load size,
load. models with water level/load size control),
Washer is overloaded, Do not overload washer, When control is set at highest
fill level, dry load level should not be higher than top
row of circular holes in wash tub,
Warm or hot water is not Hot water heater is set too low or is a Measure hot water temperature at nearby faucet with
hot enough, distance from laundry center, candyor meatthermometer, Watertemperatureshould
be at least 130°F (70°C), Adjust water heater as
necessary,
Hot water is being used elsewhere in
the house,
Avoid using hot water elsewhere before or during
washer use, There may not be enough hot water
available for proper cleaning, If problem persists, your
hot water system may be unable to support more than
1 use at a time,
Water in washer does not Drain hose is kinked or clogged, Clean and straighten the drain hose,
drain or drains slowly.
Water leaks. Fill hose connection at faucet or washer, Check and tighten hose connections, Install rubber
sealing washers provided,
House drain pipes are clogged, Unclog drain pipes, Contact plumber if necessary,
Oversudsing, Use less detergent,
Incorrect wash and rinse Hot and cold water hoses are connected Connect hot water hose to hot water faucet and cold
temperatures, to wrong supply faucets, water hose to cold water faucet,
Water is entering washer Drain hose standpipe is incorrect height, Standpipe must be a minimum of 33" (83,82 cm) high
but tub does not fill. to prevent siphoning, See INSTALLATION
INSTRUCTIONS,
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