Maintenance - Kenmore 796.3146 Series Use & Care Manual

MAINTENANCE
Cleaning the Water Inlet Filters
_f the washer does not tiff proper_y, on error message
will show on the display. The inlet valve filter screens
could be plugged by hard water _al_ 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. Operat_
ing the washer with these riflers removed could cause a
valve to stick open resulting in flooding and/or property
damage.
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O Turn OFF both water faucets completely, Unscrew
the hot and cold water lines from the back of the
washer,
IMPORTANT: Only use inlet hoses provided by KEN-
MORE. Aftermarket hoses ore not guaranteed to fit or
fundlon correctly. Other hoses may not tighten correctly
and could cause leaks. Subsequent damage to prod-
uct or property .,viii not be covered under me terms of
me product warrant_: Hoses can be ordered by calling
i _800-4-MY-HOME _,
O Carefully the filters from the valves
remove
water
and soak them in white vinegar or a llme scale re-
mover, following the manufacturer's instructlons. Be
careful not to damage _e filters while cleaning.
Rinse before Press the filters
_ho rO_ h_ _
reinstalling,
back into p_ace,
O Before reattaching the hoses, flush the hoses and
water lines by running several gallons of water into
o bucket or drain,
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