Troubleshooting - Kenmore 110.2713 Series Use & Care Manual

if you experience
TROUBLESHOOTING
First try the solutions suggested here for assistance and to possibly avoid a service call.
Possible Causes Solution
Vibration, rocking, Feet may not be in contact with the Front and rear feet must be in firm contact with floor_ and washer
"walking_" or washer floor and locked, must be level to operate properly. Jam nuts must be tight against
stopped with all dial the bottom of the cabinet.
lights flashing Washer may not be level. Check floor for flexing or sagging. If flooring is uneven, a 3/4"
(19 ram) piece of plywood under your washer will reduce sound.
Clicking or metallic noises
Gurgling or humming
Humming
Load could be unbalanced.
Objects caught in washer drain
system.
Washer may be draining water.
Load sensing may be occurring.
Basket may be slowing down. Whirring
Check the following for Washer not level.
proper installation:
Fill hoses not attached tightly.
Fill hose washers
Drain hose connection
Check household plumbing for leaks
or clogged sink or drain.
Washer not loaded as recommended.
Load not completely covered in water.
Not enough water
in washer
See "Level the Washer" in the Installation Instructions.
Load items in loose heaps evenly around the washplate. Adding
wet items to washer or adding more water to basket could
unbalance washer.
Avoid washing single items. Balance a single item such as a rug
or jeans jacket with a few extra items. If the dial is flashing,
redistribute the load, close the lid, and touch and hold START/
PAUSE/Unlock Lid.
Use Bulky/Bedding cycle for oversized, non-absorbent items such
as comforters or poly-fllled iackets. Other items may not be
appropriate for Bulky/Bedding cycle. See "Cycle Guide."
Item or load not suitable for selected cycle. See "Cycle Guide"
and "Using Your Washer."
Empty pockets before washing. Loose items such as coins could fall
between basket and tub or may block pump. It may be necessary
to call for service to remove items.
It is normal to hear metal items on clothing such as metal snaps,
buckles, or zippers touch against the stainless steel basket.
It is normal to hear the pump making a continuous humming
sound with periodic gurgling or surging as final amounts of water
are removed during the spin/drain cycles.
You may hear the hum of the sensing spins after you have started
the washer. This is normal.
You may hear the whirring sound of the basket decelerating. This
is normal.
Water may splash off basket if washer is not level.
Tighten fill-hose connection.
Make sure all four fill hose flat washers are properly seated.
Pull drain hose from washer cabinet and properly secure it to
drainpipe or laundry tub.
Do not place tape over drain opening.
Water can back up out of a clogged sink or drainpipe. Check
all household plumbing for leaks (laundry tubs, drain pipe, water
pipes, and faucets.)
An unbalanced load can cause basket to be out of alignment
and cause water to splash off tub. See "Using Your Washer" for
loading instructions.
This is normal operation for an HE low-water washer. The load will
not be completely underwater. The washer senses load sizes and
adds correct amount of water for optimal cleaning. See "What's
New under the
Lid."
IMPORTANT: Do not add more water to washer. Adding water lifts
the items off the washplate, resulting in less effective cleaning.
Run clean washer cycle to optimize the water level and wash
performance.
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