Kenmore 796.41182310 Use & Care Manual page 29

BEFORE CALLING FOR SERVICE
Staining
Washer will nat
turn ON
Door wlll nat un-
lock
when cycle is
stopped or
paused
Wash cycle time is
longer than usual
Musty or mildewy
odor in washer
Wrinkling
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Bleach or softener dispensed too soon.
Bleach or softener was added directly to the
wash load in the drum.
Washer was not unloaded promptly.
Clothes were not properly sorted
Power cord is not properly plugged in.
House fuse is blown, circuit breaker has
tripped, or power outage has occurred.
House fuse is blown, circuit breaker has
tripped, due to multiple appliances on
one outlet.
Interior temperature of washer is too high.
Water level in washer is too high.
The washer automatically adjusts the
wash time for the amount of laundry,
water pressure, water heating time and
other operating conditions.
Incorrect or too much detergent has been
used.
Inside of drum was not cleaned properly.
Washer not unloaded promptly.
Washer overloaded.
Hot and cold water inlet hoses are
reversed.
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Dispenser compartment isoverntled causing bleach or
softener to dispense immediately.
Dispenser drawer closed too quickly causing bleach or
softener to dispense immediately.
Laundry chemicals must be loaded into the dispenser.
Always remove items from the washer as soon as pos-
sible after the cycle is complete.
Always wash dark colors separately from light colors
and whites to prevent discoloration.
Never wash heavily soiled items with lightly soiled
items.
Make sure that the plug is plugged securely into a
grounded, 3-prong, 120-VAC, 60-Hz outlet.
Reset circuit breaker or replace fuse. Do not
increase fuse capacity, if the problem is a circuit
overload, have it corrected by a qualified electri-
cian.
Reset circuit breaker or replace fuse. If more than
one appliance is connected to the outlet, call an
electrician to have an additional circuit installed.
The washer door has a safety feature to prevent
personal injury. For example, if the washer is
paused during the hot wash stage of a cycle, the
interior temperature of the drum witl be very hot,
so the door witl not unlock. This is normal.
Allow the washer to cool until the DOOR LOCI<
indicator turns OFF on the display.
To drain the water, press POWER, then press the
SPIN SPEED button without selecting a cycle.
This is normal. The washer adjusts
cycle
time
automatically to provide optimal results for the
selected cycle. The time remaining shown in the
display is only an estimate. Actual time may vary.
Use only High-Efficiency (HE) detergent in accordance
with the manufacturer's instructions.
Run the CLEAN WASHER _ cycle regularly. Be sure to
wipe around and under the door seal frequently. See
Care and Cleaning of the Interior.
Clean around door seal/glass to prevent odor.
Always remove items from the washer as soon as the
cycle is complete.
When washing large loads, do not overstuff: the drum.
The washer can be fully Ioaded_ but the drum should
not be tightly packed and the door should close easily.
Hot water rinse can set wrinkles in garments.
Check the inlet hose connections.
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