Kenmore 796.3140* Use & Care Manual page 28

BEFORE CALLING FOR SERVICE (continued)
Excessivesudsing Toomuchdetergent or incorrect HEdetergents are formulated specifically for
detergent, High-Efficiencywashersand containsuds-reducing
agents. Only usedetergent with the High-Effi-
ciency (HE)logo. For detergent quantities refer
to the How to Use section.
Bleach or softener dispensed Dispensercompartment is overfilled causing
too soon. bleach or softenerto dispense immediately.
ALWAYSmeasure bleach to preventoverfilling -
one cup maximum.
Dispenserdrawer closed too quickly causing
softener to dispense immediately.
Bleach or softener was added Always usethe dispensersto ensurethat laundry
directly to the wash load in the tub. productsare properly dispensed at the right
time in the cycle.
Washer was not unloaded promptly, Always remove itemsfrom:the washer as soon as
possible after the cycle iscomplete.
Clothes were not properly sorted. Always wash dark colors separately from light
colors and whites to prevent discoloration.
Never wash heavily soiled itemswashed with
lightly soiled items,
Washerwill not turn ON Powercord is not properly plugged in. Make surethat the plug isplugged securely into
a grounded, 3-prong, 120-VAC, 60-Hz outlet.
NOTE: ff the washer stopped Housefuse is blown, circuit breaker has Resetcircuit breaker or replace fuse. Do not
during a cycle due to a lossof tripped, or power outage has occurred, increasefuse capacity. If the problem isa circuit
power, the washer will resume the overload, have it corrected by a qualified
cycle where it stopped when the electrician.
power is restored. Housefuse is blown, circuit breaker has Resetcircuit breaker or replace fuse. If more
tripped, due to multiple than one appliance is connected to the outlet,
appliances on one outlet, call an electrician to have an additional circuit
installed.
Wash cycle timeisIof_ thanusual
Mustyor mildewyodorin washer
Water leaks
The washerautomatically adjusts_e
washtime for Me amountof laundry,
water pressureand other operating
conditions,
Incorrect or too much detergent has
been used.
Insideof tub was not cleaned properly.
Oversudsing of detergent.
This isnormal.Th, e washeradjustscycletime au_to -
matlcally to provide optimal results for the :.elected
cycle.Thetime remainingshowninthedisplay isonly
an estimate. A ctual time may vary,
Use only High-Efficiency (HE)detergent in accor-
dance with the manufacturer's instructions.
Runthe CLEANWASHERcycle regularly.
Oversudsing may create leaks, and may be
caused by the type and amount of detergent
used. High-Efficiency detergent is the only
detergent recommended. Make sure that
detergent and any additives are put into the
correct dispenser compartments. The normal
amount of detergent to use is 1,_to 1/2of
the maximum amount recommended by the
detergent manufacturer. Always reduce the
amount of detergent if the load is small or
lightly soiled, or if your water is very soft.
Never use more than the maximum amount
recommended by the detergent manufacturer.
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