Maintenance; Cleaning The Water Inlet Filters - Kenmore 796.4130 Series Use & Care Manual

MAINTENANCE

Cleaning the Water Inlet Filters

If the washer does not ll properly, an error message will
show on the display. The inlet valve lter screens could
be plugged by hard water scale, sediment in the water
supply, or other debris.
NOTE: The inlet screens protect the delicate parts of the
inlet valve from being damaged by particles that could
enter the valves with the water supply. Operating the
washer with these lters removed could cause a valve
to fail to open, resulting in ooding and/or property
damage.
1
Turn OFF both water faucets completely. Unscrew
the hot and cold water lines from the back of the
washer.
IMPORTANT: ONLY use new, high-quality inlet hoses
when installing this laundry product. Aftermarket hoses
are not guaranteed to t or function correctly. Other
hoses may not tighten correctly and could cause leaks.
Subsequent damage to product or property will not be
covered under the terms of the product warranty.
2
Carefully remove the lters from the water valves
and soak them in white vinegar or a lime scale
remover, following the manufacturer's instructions.
Be careful not to damage the lters while cleaning.
3
Rinse thoroughly before reinstalling. Press the lters
back into place.
4
Before reattaching the hoses, ush the hoses and
water lines by running several gallons of water
through the hoses and into a bucket or drain.
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CARE AND CLEANING
Inlet Filter