Kenmore C4906 series Use & Care Manual page 21

Service Prevention Checklist, continued
OCCURRENCE
WATER
Water collects in folds of
the bellows at the end of
the cycle.
Water collects in bleach and
fabric softener compart-
ments.
Wash load too wet after
spin.
Water does not enter
washer or it enters slowly.
Warm or hot water is not
hot enough.
Water in washer does not
drain or drains slowly.
Water leaks.
Oversudsing.
Incorrect wash and rinse
temperatures.
Water is entering washer
but tub does not fi ll.
POSSIBLE CAUSE
This is a result of the washing action and is
part of the normal operation of the washer.
This is a result of the siphoning action and is
part of the normal operation of the washer.
Washer is overloaded.
Load is too small.
Load is out of balance.
Drain hose is kinked.
Water supply is not adequate in area.
Water supply faucets are not completely
open.
Water is being used elsewhere in the
house. Water pressure must be at least 30
psi (260 kPa).
Water inlet hoses are kinked.
Hot water heater is set too low or is a
distance from washer.
Hot water is being used elsewhere in the
house.
Drain hose is kinked or clogged.
Drain hose standpipe is too tall. Maximum
standpipe height is 8' (2.4 m).
House drain pipes are clogged.
Fill hose connection is loose at faucet or
washer.
Wrong detergent.
Too much detergent.
Hot and cold water hoses are connected to
wrong supply faucets.
Drain hose standpipe is too low. Standpipe
must be a minimum of 23.6" (60 cm) high
to prevent siphoning.
SOLUTION
Water may be removed by removing the dispenser drawer
(see Care and Cleaning in this guide) and draining water
into the empty drum or sink.
Do not overload washer. See Operating Your Washer, step
4.
Add 1 or 2 similar items to help balance the load.
Rearrange load to allow proper spinning.
Straighten drain hose.
Check another faucet in the house. Wait until water supply and
pressure increase.
Fully open hot and cold faucets.
Avoid running water elsewhere while washer is fi lling.
Straighten hoses.
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.
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 sys-
tem may be unable to support more than 1 use at a time.
Clean and straighten the drain hose.
Reduce standpipe height to less than 8' (2.4 m). See
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS.
Unclog drain pipes. Contact plumber if necessary.
Check and tighten hose connections. Install rubber sealing
washers provided.
Run rinse cycle. Use a low-sudsing, high effi ciency deter-
gent.
Run rinse cycle. Use less detergent in future loads.
Connect hot water hose to hot water faucet and cold
water hose to cold water faucet.
Increase standpipe height to at least 23.6" (60 cm). See
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS.
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