Kenmore Three-speed automatic washers Owner's Manual And Installation Instructions page 36

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Problem Possible Cause Solution
Tearing Overloading. Improper Loads should move freely during
use of washer, wash. Wash smaller loads or
increase water level.
Improper use of chlorine Do not pour chlorine bleach direcfiy
bleach. Undiluted bleach on load. Wipe up bleach spills.
wilI damage fabrics.
Sharp items not removed Clean out pockets before washing.
from pockets; fasteners Zip zippers before washing.
not fastened.
Items damaged before Mend rips and broken threads in
washing, seams before washing.
Stains on Improper use of fabric Dilute fabric softener and add to
Load softener in washer or dryer, deep rinse only.
Iron in water (rust). InstalI an iron filter.
Under use of detergent causing Use enough detergent to remove
soil to be redeposited, soil and hold it in suspension.
Dye transfer due to not Sort dark clothing from whites
sorting loads properly, and lights.
Dye transfer due to not Unload the washer as soon as
unloading washer promptly, it stops.
Load is Not removing load promptly. Unload the washer as soon as it
Wrinkled stops.
Wrong cycle for fabrics Use cold rinses and cycles with slow
being washed, spin speeds to reduce wrinkling.
Overloading. Loads should move freely during
wash, Wash smaller loads.
Wash water not warm enough If safe for fabric, use warm or hot
to relax wrinkles. Using warm wash water. Use cold rinse water.
rinses.
Hoses reversed. Reverse hoses (see "Installation
Instructions," Sections D & E).
Load is Overloading. Loads should move freely during
Tangled/ wash, Wash smaller loads.
Twisted
Clothes wrapped around Do not wrap items around agitator
agitator, when loading washer.
Clogged Not diluting softener. Dilute fabric softener in dispenser.
Dispensers/
Bleach Use of color-safe bleach in Add color-safe bleach directly to the
Leaking/ chlorine bleach dispenser, basket. Do not use chlorine bleach
Bleach on dispenser.
Wrong Loads Improper use of chlorine bleach. Always measure bleach before
adding to the dispenser. Carefully
pour into the dispenser. Wipe up
bleach spills.