Kenmore Automatic Washers Owner's Manual And Installation Instructions page 33

Problem Possible Cause Solution
Won't IDrain/ Low voltage or using Check electrical source or call
Won't ',,Spin/ an extension cord. electrician. Do not use extension
Wet Loads cords.
(cont.)
Cold rinses. Cold rinses leave loads wetter than
warm rinses. This is normal.
Continues Drain hose is less than Raise the drain hose
to Fill/ 3!) inches above floor. (see "INSTALLATIONI' Section C).
Continues
to Drain/ Drain hose fits tightly into Adjust drain hose for loose fit
Cycle Stuck standpipe. (see "INSTALLATIONI' Section C).
Drain hose taped into Do not seal off drain hose with tape.
standpipe. The drain hose needs an air gap.
Washer Makes Load is unbalanced. Redistribute load.
Noise
Washer is not level. Level washer. Reset rear legs
Rear leveling legs not set. (see "INSTALLATION_' Section G).
Nuts on front feet not tight. Tighten nuts
(see "INSTALLATION_' Section G).
Yi_llow shipping strap with Remove strap with cotter pins
cotter pins not completely (see "INSTALLATIONI' Section B).
removed.
Floor not strong enough Relocate washer
to support washer. (see "INSTALLATIONI' Section A).
Gears engaging after drain This is normal.
and before spin.
Upper part of agitator clicks This is normal.
during wash.
Won't Fill/ Water inlet valve Clean screens.
Won't Rinse/ screens are plugged.
Won't Agitate/
Wrong Water is turned off.
Temperature
Turn on water.
Hot and cold hoses are Reverse hoses (see "INSTALLATIONI'
reversed. Sections D & E).
Inlet hose is kinked. Straighten hoses.
Timer dial is not lined up. Turn timer knob to the right slightly
and pull to start.
Power cord not plugged in. Plug in power cord.
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