Troubleshooting; Washer And Components - Kenmore 110.2803 Series Use & Care Manual

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To use washer again:
1. Flush water pipes and hoses. Reconnect water inlet hoses.
Turn on both water faucets.
WARNING
Electrical Shock Hazard
Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet.
Do not remove ground prong.
Do not use an adapter.
Do not use an extension cord.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in death,
fire, or electrical shock.
2. Plug in washer or reconnect power.
3. Run the washer through a complete cycle without clothes,
using ½ the normal recommended amount of detergent to
clean out the antifreeze.
First try the solutions suggested here and possibly avoid the cost of a service call...
Washer displaying code messages
"LF" (Washer is taking too long to fill)
Check the following:
Are the water inlet hoses kinked or clogged?
Are the water inlet valve screens clear?
Is the drain hose installed properly? See "Connect the Drain
Hose."
Press STOP to clear display.
"Ld" (Washer is taking too long to drain water from
the wash tub)
Check the following:
Is the drain hose kinked or clogged?
Is the drain hose installed properly? See "Connect the Drain
Hose." Press STOP to clear display.
"uL" (Unbalanced Load)
If the load is unbalanced, the washer will display this code
while running an imbalanced load correction routine at the
end of the wash cycle and before the final spin. If the code
remains and the wash cycle dial is flashing after the recovery
routine has stopped, open lid and redistribute the load. Close
lid and press START.
"oL" (Over Load)
Is the washer overloaded? The washer has attempted to fill
and begin the wash cycle. If the washer is overloaded, it will
drain any water and detergent that was added during the fill.
To correct the overload, remove several items and add
detergent. Close lid and press START.
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To transport the washer:
1. Shut off both water faucets.
2. Disconnect and drain water inlet hoses.
3. If the washer will be moved during freezing weather, put 1 qt
4. Disconnect the drain from the drain system.
5. Unplug the power cord.
6. Place the inlet hoses into the basket.
7. Drape the power cord and drain hose over edge into the
8. Place foam packing ring from the original shipping materials
Reinstalling the washer
1. Follow the "Installation Instructions" to locate, level and
2. Run the washer through a complete cycle without clothes,

TROUBLESHOOTING

Washer and Components

(1 L) of R.V.-type antifreeze in the basket. Run washer on the
Drain & Spin setting for about 30 seconds to mix the
antifreeze and remaining water.
basket.
in the top of washer. If you do not have the original foam
packing ring, place heavy blankets, towels, etc. into basket
opening. Close the lid and put a piece of tape over the lid and
down to the front of the washer. Keep lid taped until the
washer is placed into the new location.
connect the washer.
using ½ the normal recommended amount of detergent to
clean out the antifreeze, if used.
"Sd" (Suds Detected)
Check the following:
Did you add too much detergent? Always measure detergent.
Follow detergent manufacturer's directions.
If excessive suds are detected, the washer will display this
code while running a suds reduction correction routine at the
end of the wash cycle. The suds reduction routine removes
extra suds and assures proper rinsing of your garments. If the
code remains and the wash cycle dial is flashing after the
recovery routine has stopped, re-select your desired cycle
using cold water. Press START. Do not add detergent.
"lid" (Lid Opened)
Is the lid open? Close the lid to clear the display.
"HC" (Cold and Hot hoses switched)
This code will appear at the end of the wash cycle to indicate
that the cold and hot water inlet hoses are switched. See
"Connect the Inlet Hoses."
"dL" (Door/Lid cannot lock)
Indicates lid is not locked. Check for items caught in the lid
keeping it from closing. Press STOP once to clear the code.
"dU" (Door/Lid cannot unlock)
Is there excessive weight on the lid, such as a basket of
laundry? Excessive weight will keep the lid from unlocking.
Press STOP once to clear the code.
"F##" code
Press STOP once to clear code. Press START. If code
appears again, call for service.

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