Kenmore 134190400 (0209) Use And Care Manual page 12

OCCURRENCE
OPERATING
Washer does not start.
POSSIBLE CAUSE I SOLUTION
• Electrical power cord may not be plugged in or connection may be loose,
Make sure plug fits tightly in wall outlet.
• House fuse blown, circuit breaker tripped, or a power outage has occurred.
Reset circuit breaker or replace fuse. Do not increase fuse capacity. If
problem is a circuit overload, have it corrected by a qualified electrician. If
problem is a power outage, call local electric company,
• Water supply faucets are not turned on. Turn on water supply faucets.
• Cycle selector is not in correct position. Move indicator clockwise slightly.
Pull out knob.
• Motor is overheated. Washer motor will stop if it becomes overheated. It will
automatically restart after a cool down period of up to 30 minutes (if washer
has not been manually turned off).
• Dispenser drawer is not completely closed. Close dispenser drawer.
Washerwon't spin, - Washer door is not completely closed. Close door completely.
• Dispenser drawer is not completely closed. Close dispenser drawer.
• Load is too small. Add 1 or 2 similar items to help balance the toad.
Residue left in drum. • Heavily soiled items, Wipe drum with a nonabrasive household cleanser,
then rinse. Shake or brush excess dirt and sand from items before washing.
WATER
Water collects in bleach and fabric • This is a result of the siphoning action and is part of the normal operation of
softener compartments, the washer. Water may be removed by removing the dispenser drawer (see
Page 10, Figures 1 and 2) and draining water into the empty drum or sink.
Wash load too wet after spin. • Washer isoverloaded. Do not overload washer. See Washing Procedures,
• Load is too small. Add 1 or 2 similar items to help balance the load.
• Load is out of balance. Rearrange load to allow proper spinning.
• Drain hose is kinked. Straighten drain hose.
Water does not enter washer or it • Water supply is not adequate in area. Check another faucet in the house.
entersslowly, Wait until water supply and pressure increase.
• Water supply faucets are not completely open. Fully open hot and cold
faucets.
• Water is being used elsewhere in the house. Water pressure must be at least
30 psi (260 kPa). Avoid running water elsewhere while washer is filling.
• Water inlet hoseS_are kinked. Straighten hoses.
Warm or hot water is not hot enough.
• Hot water heater is set too low or is a distance from washer. Measure hot
water temperature at nearby faucet with candy or meat thermometer. Water
temperature should be at least 120°F (49°C). Adjust water heater as
necessary.
• Hot water is being used elsewhere in the house. Avoid using hot water
elsewhere before or during washer use. There may not be enough hot water
available for proper cleaning. If problem persists, your hot water system may
be unable to support more than 1 use at a time.
Water in washer does not drain or . Drain hose is kinked or clogged. Clean and straighten the drain hose.
drains slowly. • Maximum standpipe height is 8' (2.4 m).
Waterleaks. • Fill hose connection is loose at faucet or washer. Check and tighten hose
connections, Install rubber sealing washers provided.
• House drain pipes are clogged. Unclog drain pipes. Contact plumber if
necessary.
• Oversudsing. Use less detergent.
Incorrectwashandrinse . Hot and cold water hoses are connected to wrong supply faucets. Connect
temperatures, hot water hose to hot water faucet and cold water hose to cold water faucet.
Water is entering washer but tub does • Drainhosestandpipeisincorrectheight. Standpipemustbeaminimumof
not fill. 23.6" (60 cm) high to prevent siphoning. See INSTALLATION
INSTRUCTIONS.
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