Kenmore 796.29002 Service Manual page 36

5) Water fills continuously of intermittently
When, what, and how to check
Wrong Installation/Leakage
1. Check to see that the drain hose is
properly installed in a standpipe.
2. Figure where the leak is starting.
Pressure Switch
1. Verify the pulsator is rotating while water
is filling the tub.
2. If the pressure switch tests good, verify
the vent hols on the tub's air chamber is
not blocked.
Inlet Valve
1. Water comes in though the inlet valve
even when the washer is unplugged.
Controller
1. Water fills the washer immediately when
the washer is turned on, even before
pushing the START button.
Result of Check
Drain hose is fallen Incorrect installation.
and lying on the floor.
Water leaks from a Defective part.
part.
No rotation.
Water level is not
detected.
Blocked. Detergent buildup or a
foreign object is blocking
airflow.
Inlet valve is defective.
Water fills.
The triac has failed on the
main board.
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Possible Cause
Install the drain hose in a
standpipe that is between 36
~ 46 inches (0.9 ~ 1.2 m)
from the floor.
Repair or replace the part.
Check the pressure switch
tube to verify it is not kinked,
bent, blocked, or cut. Repair
it as necessary.
Unstop it.
Replace the valve.
Replace the main board.
How to repair