Kenmore Two-speed high efficiency spray rinse system automatic washer Owner's Manual And Installation Instructions page 37

Problem Possible Cause Solution
Tearing Overloading. Improper Loads should move freely during
use of washer, wash. Wash smaller loads.
Improper use of chlorine Do not pour chlorine bleach directly
bleach. Undiluted bleach on load. Wipe up bleach spills.
will 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 Do not use liquid fabric softener when
Load softener, using the ULTRACLEAN cycle. Use
a fabric softener sheet in the dryer
instead. (Diluted fabric softener may be
added to the 2ND RINSE cycle.)
Iron in water (rust). Install 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 stops.
Wrinkled
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.
Load is Wash water not warm enough Use Automatic Temperature Control
Tangled/ to relax wrinkles. Using warm (ATC). If safe for fabric, use 100° F
Twisted rinses, (38°C) wash water. Use cold rinse
waten
Hoses reversed. Reverse hoses (see "Installation
Instructions," Sections D & E).
Overloading. Loads should move freely during
wash. Wash smaller loads.
Clothes wrapped around Do not wrap items around agitator
agitator, when loading washer.
Clogged Use of color-safe bleach in Add color-safe bleach directly to the
Dispenser/ chlorine bleach dispenser, basket. Do not use chlorine bleach
Bleach Leaking/ dispenser.
Bleach on
Wrong Loads Improper use of chlorine bleach. Always measure bleach before adding
to the dispenser. Carefully pour into
the dispenser. Wipe up bleach spills.
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