Troubleshooting - Kenmore 110.4586 Owner's Manual And Installation Instructions

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4.
5.
Electrical
Shock
Hazard
Pmug into a grounded
3 prong
outlet.
Do not remove
ground
prong,
Do not use an adapter,
Do not use an extension
cord.
Failure
to follow
these
instructions
can resumt in death,
fire, or electricam
shock,
Plug in washer or reconnect power.
Run the washer through the Normal/Casual
cycle with 1/2 the
normal recommended
amount of HE detergent to clean out
antifreeze.
To transport
the washer:
1. If washer will be moved during freezing weather, put in 1 qt
(1 L) of R.V.-type antifreeze in the drum. Run washer on a
Drain & Spin cycle.
2. Unplug the power cord.
3. Disconnect the drain hose from the drain system and attach
to rear panel clips.
4. Shut off both water faucets.
5. Disconnect the water inlet hoses from faucets, then drain the
hoses and clip them to the rear panel of the washer.
IMPORTANT: Call Service. Do not reuse transport bolts. Unit must
be transported
in the upright position. To prevent suspension and
structural damage to your washer, it must be properly set up for
relocation by a certified technician.
Reinstalling
the washer
1. Follow the "Installation
Instructions" to locate, level and
connect the washer.
2. Run the washer through the Normal/Casual
cycle with 1/2the
normal recommended
amount of HE detergent to clean the
washer and remove the antifreeze, if used.
TROUBLESHOOTING
First try the solutions suggested here to possibly avoid the cost of a service call...
Washer displaying
code message
and tone sounds
"FH" (Water Inlet Problem--no
or insufficient water supply)
Select PAUSE/CANCEL twice to cancel the cycle. Unplug
washer or disconnect power.
Check the following:
Are water faucets completely turned on?
Are screens at inlet hose connection to washer clogged?
Are water inlet hoses kinked?
Are water inlet hoses frozen?
Plug in washer or reconnect power. Re-select cycle and press
START. If the problem remains, call for service.
"F02" (Drain Problem)
Select PAUSE/CANCEL twice to cancel the cycle. Unplug
washer or disconnect
power.
Check the following:
Is the drain hose kinked?
Washer
won't start
Check the following:
Is the power cord plugged into a grounded 3 prong outlet?
Is the washer door firmly shut?
Has a cycle been selected, but START has not been selected
and held for 1 second?
Was the door open after completion of last cycle?
Washer won't fill, wash or rinse
Check the following:
Is the power cord plugged into a grounded 3 prong outlet?
Is there power at the plug? Check electrical source or call
electrician.
Are the hot and cold water faucets turned on?
Is the water inlet hose kinked?
Is the drain hose frozen?
Is the drain hose clogged?
Is the drain hose more than 96" (2.4 m) above the floor?
Are the water inlet valve screens clogged?
Washer
stops
"SUD" (Suds Routine)
When excessive suds are detected, a suds routine
automatically
starts. This routine removes extra suds and
assures proper rinsing of your garments. "SUD" is displayed
during rinsing and at the end of the cycle to inform you that
Suds Routine was activated. Use only HE (High Efficiency)
detergents.
"F" Variables [F4 to F16] (Electrical Problem)
Select PAUSE/CANCEL twice to cancel the cycle. Select
DRAIN & SPIN if there is excessive water in the washer.
Check the following:
Is the power cord plugged into a grounded 3 prong outlet?
Is there power at the plug?
Check electrical source or call electrician.
Has a fuse blown, or has a circuit breaker tripped?
If problem continues, call electrician.
Are you using an extension cord?
Do not use an extension cord.
Re-select cycle and press START. If the problem remains, call
for service.
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