Kenmore 2125 Series Use & Care Manual page 15

If you experience
Washer not performing as expected (cont.)
Not cleaning or
Not using correct cycle for fabric type.
removing stains (cont.)
Not using dispensers.
Not washing like colors together.
Incorrect dispenser Clogged dispenser.
operation
Sharp items were in pockets during
Fabric damage
wash cycle.
Strings and straps could have tangled.
Items may have been damaged before
washing.
Fabric damage can occur if load is
tightly packed.
Liquid chlorine bleach may have been
added incorrectly.
Garment care instructions may not
have been followed.
Odors
Monthly maintenance not done as
recommended.
Using wrong or too much detergent.
Lid locked light is
The lid is not closed.
flashing
A cycle was stopped or paused using
the Start/Pause/Unlock Lid button.
TROUBLESHOOTING
First try the solutions suggested here
for assistance and to possibly avoid a service call.
Possible Causes
Use a higher soil level cycle option and warmer wash temperature
to improve cleaning.
If using a Normal Express cycle, wash only a few items.
Use Heavy Duty Super and Normal Super cycle for tough
cleaning. See the "Cycle Guide" to match your load with the
best cycle.
Use dispensers to avoid chlorine bleach and fabric softener
staining.
Load dispensers before starting a cycle. Select Fabric Softener
"On" when using fabric softener.
Do not add products directly onto load.
Wash like colors together and remove promptly after the cycle is
complete to avoid dye transfer.
Use only liquid chlorine bleach in the bleach dispenser. Use only
fabric softener in the fabric softener dispenser.
Empty pockets, zip zippers, and snap or hook fasteners before
washing to avoid snags and tears.
Tie all strings and straps before starting wash load.
Mend rips and broken threads in seams before
washing.
Load garments in loose heaps evenly around the basket wall.
Load with dry items only.
Use cycle designed for the fabrics being washed.
Add only 1 or 2 garments after washer is started.
Do not pour liquid chlorine bleach directly onto load. Wipe up
bleach spills.
Undiluted bleach will damage fabrics. Do not use more than
recommended by manufacturer.
Do not place load items on top of bleach dispenser when
loading and unloading washer.
Always read and follow garment manufacturer's care label
instructions. See the "Cycle Guide" to match your load with the
best cycle.
See "Cleaning Your Washer" in Washer Maintenance.
Use only HE detergent. Be sure to measure correctly.
Always follow the manufacturer's directions.
See "Cleaning your Washer" section.
Close the lid. The washer will not start or fill with the lid open.
The washer may still be spinning. The lid will not unlock until the
basket has stopped spinning. This may take several minutes if
washing large loads or heavy fabrics.
Solution
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