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Avoid Service Checklist
Before calling
for service, review this list. It may save both time and expense. The list includes common
occurrences that
are not the result of defective
workmanship
or materials
in this laundry
center.
OCCURRENCE
POSSIBLE
CAUSE
SOLUTION
Rattling
and clanking
Foreign
objects
such as coins or safety
pins may
be
Stop washer
and check
drum.
If noise continues
after
washer
is
noise,
in drum
or pump.
restarted,
objects may
be in pump.
Call a Sears or other qualified
service
dealer.
Belt buckles
and
metal
fasteners
are hitting
wash
To prevent
unnecessary
noise and damage
to tub, fasten
fasten-
drum.
ers and turn items
inside
out.
Thumping
sound.
Heavy
wash loads
may
produce
a thumping
sound.
Stop
washer
and redistribute
wash
load.
This is usually
normal.
If sound
continues,
washer
is
probably
out of balance.
Vibrating
noise.
Washer
is not resting
firmly
on fioor.
Move
washer
so it rests firmly
on floor. Adjust
leveling
legs.
See
INSTALLATION
INSTRUCTIONS
for details.
Wash
load
unevenly
distributed
in tub.
Stop
washer
and rearrange
wash load.
Washer
does
not start.
Washer
lid is open.
Close
washer
lid. The washer
wilt not operate
when
the lid is open.
Electrical
power
cord
may
not
be
plugged
in or con-
Make
sure plug
fits tightly
in wall
outlet.
nection
may
be loose.
House
fuse
blown,
circuit
breaker
tripped,
or a
Reset
circuit
breaker
or replace
fuse.
Do not increase
fuse
power
outage
has occurred,
capacity.
If problem
is a circuit
overload,
have
it corrected
by
a qualified
electrician.
If problem
is a power
outage,
call
local
electric
company.
Water
supply
faucets
are
not turned
on.
Turn on water
supply
faucets.
Motor
is overheated.
Washer
motor
will
stop if it
Wait
for the motor
to coot
down
before
attempting
to restart.
becomes
overheated.
Washer
won't
spin.
Lid is not completely
closed.
Close washer
lid. The washer
wilt not operate
when the lid is open.
Residue
left in drum.
Heavily
soiled
items.
Wipe
drum
with a nonabrasive
household
cleanser, then rinse. Shake
or brush excess dirt and sand from items before washing
Dryer
does not start.
Electrical
power
cord
is not securely
plugged
in or
Make
sure the plug
fits tightly
in wall
outlet.
plug
may
be loose.
House fuse blown
or circuit
breaker
tripped.
Reset circuit
breaker
or replace
fuse.
Make
sure electrical
line is not overloaded.
Thermal
limiter
tripped.
Call
authorized
service
person
for replacement.
Dryer
runs but won't
heat.
There are 2 house fuses in the dryer
circuit.
If 1 of the
Replace
fuse.
2 fuses is blown,
the drum
may turn but the heater
wilt
not operate.
(electric
models)
Gas supply
valve
is not open
(gas models).
Check
to make
sure supply
valve
is open.
See INSTALLATION
INSTRUCTIONS
for procedure.
Dryer
does
not have enough
air supply
to support
See INSTALLATION
INSTRUCTIONS.
the burner
flame
(gas
models).
LP gas supply
tank
is empty
or there
has been a utit-
Refill or replace
tank.
Dryer
should
heat
when
utility
service
is
ity interruption
of natural
gas (gas models),
restored.
Drying
cycle
takes too
Lint filter
is clogged
with
lint.
Make
sure all lint has been
removed
from
the dryer
lint filter
long, outside
of the dryer
before
starting
each
cycle.
feels
too hot or smells
Exhaust
duct
requirements
have not been met.
Exhaust
duct
must be at least
4 inches
in diameter
and made
of
hot.
rigid
or semi-rigid
metal.
When
in place, the duct must have no more than four 90 ° bends and
must not exceed
length listed in INSTALLATION
INSTRUCTIONS.
Drying time wilt be 20°7o longer
than drying
on a 240 volt circuit.
See "Operating
instructions."
Clean
out any obstruction.
Electric
dryer
is connected
to a 208 volt circuit.
Drying
procedures
have not been
followed.
Outside
exhaust
hood
or exhaust
duct
may
be
clogged
or restricted.
High
humidity.
Use a dehumidifier
near the dryer.
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