Kenmore One-Speed Automatic Washers Owner's Manual & Installation Instructions page 33

Problem Possible Cause Solution
Won't Drain/ Low voltage or using Check electrical source or calI
Won't Spin/ an extension cord. electrician. Do not use extension
Wet Loads cords.
(cont.) Cold rinses. Cold rinses leave loads wetter than
warm rinses. This is normal.
Drain hose is less than Raise the drain hose
Continues to 39 inches above floor. (see "INSTALLATION," Section C).
Fill/
Continues to Drain hose fits tightly into Adjust drain hose for loose fit
Drain/Cycle standpipe. (see "INSTALLATION," Section C).
Stuck Drain hose taped into Do not seal off drain hose with tape.
standpipe. The drain hose needs an air gap.
Washer Makes Load is unbalanced. Redistribute Ioad.
Noise Washer is not level. Level washer. Reset rear legs
Rear leveling legs not set. (see "INSTALLATION," Section G).
Nuts on front feet not tight. Tighten nuts
(see "INSTALLATION," Section G).
Yellow shipping strap with Remove strap with cotter pins
cotter pins not completely (see "iNSTALLATION," Section B).
removed.
Floor not strong enough Relocate washer
to support washer. (see "INSTALLATION," Section A).
Gears engaging after drain This is normal.
and before spin.
Upper part of agitator clicks This is normal.
during wash,
Won't Water inlet valve Clean screens.
Fill/Won't screens are plugged.
Rinse/Won't Water is turned off. Tam on water.
Agitate/
Wrong Hot and cold hoses are Reverse hoses (see "INSTALLATION,"
Temperature reversed. Sections D & E).
Inlet hose is kinked. Straighten hoses.
Timer dial is not lined up. Tam timer knob to the right slightly
and pull to start.
Power cord not plugged in. Plug in power cord.
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