Troubleshooting With Error - Kenmore 796.40019 Service Manual

8-4. TROUBLESHOOTING WITH ERROR

INLET VALVE ERROR
Is displayed?
Yes
When you press both
WASH/RINSE button and
DELAY START button
simultaneously,
is the water level < 246?
No
Is filter inlet valve clogged
with foreign material?
No
Check the connectors at the
main PCB and the water
valve. Are the connectors
loose or disconnected?
No
Is the resistance of fill valve
coil between 800 and
1200 Ω?
(Refer to 9-5 inlet valve
assembly.)
Yes
Proceed to next step at right.
Check the AIR
CHAMBER
Yes
and the tube
(clogged).
Clean or
Yes
replace the filter.
Reconnect or
Yes
repair
the connector.
Replace the
INLET VALVE
No
ASSEMBLY.
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Is the voltage at the inlet
valve coil 120VAC with the
valve energized?
No
Is the wiring correct? Refer to
the wiring diagram for correct
connections.
(Refer to 9-5 wiring diagram)
Yes
Is the water level still < 246?
No
Replace the MAIN PWB
ASSEMBLY.
ALWAYS CHECK FOR EXTERNAL CAUSES
Water supply shut off
Frozen water lines
Kinked fill hose
Low water pressure
Replace the
Yes
INLET VALVE
ASSEMBLY.
Replace the
No
MAIN HARNESS.
Check the
Yes
pressure
switch. Refer to
test #2.