Kenmore 2671532 Use & Care Manual page 15

Washer Operation Possible Causes
Washer won't oper- Washer is unplugged
ate
Water supply is turned off
Controls are not set properly Check controls.
Lid is open—safety feature
prevents agitation and spin-
ning when lid is up
Circuit breaker/fuse is
tripped/blown
Electronics need to be reset Unplug washer, wait 2 minutes, plug back in and press START.
START was not pressed
Lid magnet missing
Movement inside Shifting mechanism is dis-
machine when shut engaging the motor
off
Washer Performance Possible Causes
Clothes too wet Incorrect spin cycle selected
Colored spots Incorrect use of fabric soft-
ener
Dye transfer
Grayed or yellowed Not enough detergent
clothes
Hard water
Water is not hot enough
Washer is overloaded
Detergent is not dissolving
Dye transfer
Lint or residue on Clothes are air or line dried
clothes
Incorrect sorting
Washing too long
Detergent not dissolving
Overloading
Incorrect use of fabric soft-
ener
What to do
Make sure cord is plugged securely into a working outlet.
Turn both hot and cold faucets fully on.
Close lid and reset cycle, to the beginning if necessary.
Check house circuit breakers/fuses. Replace fuses or reset breaker.
Washer should have separate outlet.
Press START.
Call for service.
When the machine is manually turned off, the shifter will disengage the
motor before completely shutting down. If lid is raised before the motor
is disengaged, it will resume when lid is closed.
What to do
Make sure the spin cycle selected matches the load you are washing.
Some fabrics will feel wetter when rinsed with cold water.
Check fabric softener package for instructions and follow directions for
using dispenser.
Pretreat stain and rewash.
Sort whites or lightly colored items from dark colors
Use more detergent (especially with larger loads). Be sure to follow de-
tergent manufacturer's directions.
Use a water conditioner or install a water softener.
Make sure water heater is delivering water at 120° F (48° C).
Select load size to match clothes load.
Add detergent as wash basket fills with water before you load clothes.
Sort clothes by color. If fabric label states wash separately, unstable
dyes may be indicated.
If you do not dry your clothes with a clothes dryer, your clothes may re-
tain more lint.
Separate lint producers from lint collectors.
Wash small loads for a shorter time than larger loads.
Add detergent as wash basket fills with water, before you load clothes.
Try a liquid detergent.
Use warmer water temperature.
Load clothes no higher than the top row of holes in the washer basket.
Check fabric softener package for instructions and follow directions for
using dispenser.
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