Kenmore Electronic three-speed automatic washers Owner's Manual And Installation Instructions page 42

Problem Possible Cause Solution
Won't Drain/ Drain hose is kinked or Straighten or unplug hose
Won't Spin/ clogged, (see "INSTALLATION_' Section C),
Wet Loads
Correct operation of After a wash or rinse, the washer v
neutral drain, drain without spinning. After drainir
the spinning begins.
Lid is open. Close the lid.
Drain hose is more than Lcwer drain hose
96 inches above floor. (see "INSTALLATION_' Section C).
Too much detergent - Use less detergent.
excessive sudsing.
Wrong cycle for load Chaose a cycle wkh a higher spin
being washed, speed (see "OPERATION").
Low voltage or using an Check electrical source or call
extension cord. electrician. Do not use extension
('or(Is.
Cold rinses. Cold rinses leave loads wetter than
warm rinses. This is normal.
Continues Drain hose is less than Raise the drain hose
to Fill/ 39 inches above floor." (see "INSTALLATION;' Section C).
Continues
to Drain/ Drain hose fits tightly into Adjust drain hose for loose fit.
Cycle Stuck standpipe. (see "INSTALLATION;' Section C),
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 load.
Noise Washer is not level. Level washer. Reset rear legs
Rear leveling legs not set, (see "INSTALLATION_' Section F).
Nuts on front feet not tight, Tighten nuts
(see "lNSTALLA-HON;' Section F).
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 _ormal.
and before spin.
Upper part of agitator clicks This is normal.
during wash.
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