Kenmore 27

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Cycle selector is not in correct position.

Motor is overheated.

Lid is not completely closed.

Heavily soiled items.

Washer is overloaded.

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 inlet hoses are kinked.

Washer is overloaded.

Hot water heater is set too low or is a
distance from laundry center.

Hot water is being used elsewhere in
the house.

To conserve energy, the temperature of
the hot wash is regulated.

Drain hose is kinked or clogged.

Loose fill hose connection at faucet or
washer.

House drain pipes are clogged.

Oversudsing.

Hot and cold water hoses are connected
to wrong supply faucets.

Drain hose standpipe is incorrect height.

Move indicator clockwise slightly. Pull out knob.

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).

Close lid completely. Safety lid lock must not be broken.

Wipe tub with a nonabrasive household cleanser, then
rinse. Shake or brush excess dirt and sand from items
before washing.

Do not overload washer. See 

Washing Procedures.

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.

Water pressure must be at least 30 psi (260 kPa). Avoid
running water elsewhere while washer is filling.

Straighten hoses.

Do not overload washer. When control is set at  highest
fill level, dry load level should not be higher than top row
of circular holes in wash tub.

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 system may be unable to support more than
1 use at a time.

See Operating Instructions for your washer

Clean and straighten the drain hose.

Check and tighten hose connections. Install rubber
sealing washers provided.

Unclog drain pipes. Contact plumber if necessary.

Use less detergent.

Connect hot water hose to hot water faucet and cold
water hose to cold water faucet.

Standpipe must be a minimum of 33" (83.82 cm) high
to prevent siphoning. See INSTALLATION
INSTRUCTIONS.

Washer does not start
(continued).

Washer won't spin.

Residue left in tub.

Wash load too wet after
spin.

Water does not enter
washer or it enters slowly.

Water level does not cover
load.

Warm or hot water is not
hot enough.

Water in washer does not
drain or drains slowly.

Water leaks.

Incorrect wash and rinse
temperatures.

Water is entering washer
but tub does not fill.

WASHER - WATER

WASHER - WATER

WASHER - WATER

WASHER - WATER

WASHER - WATER

OCCURRENCE

OCCURRENCE

OCCURRENCE

OCCURRENCE

OCCURRENCE

POSSIBLE CAUSE

POSSIBLE CAUSE

POSSIBLE CAUSE

POSSIBLE CAUSE

POSSIBLE CAUSE

SOLUTION

SOLUTION

SOLUTION

SOLUTION

SOLUTION

WASHER - OPERATING

WASHER - OPERATING

WASHER - OPERATING

WASHER - OPERATING

WASHER - OPERATING

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Summary of Contents for 27" (69 cm) Wide LAUNDRY CENTER Washer - Electric Dryer P/N 134809700A

Page 1: ...er Electric Dryer Use and Care Guide CENTRO DE LAVANDERÍA de 27 69 cm de ancho Lavadora Secadora eléctrica Manual de Uso y Cuidado Models Modelos P N 134809700A 0703 Sears Roebuck and Co Hoffman Estates IL 60179 U S A www sears com Dryer ...

Page 2: ...s will be preceded by the safety alert symbol and the word DANGER or WARNING These words mean DANGER All safety messages will identify the hazard tell you how to reduce the chance of injury and tell you what can happen if the instructions are not followed You will be killed or seriously injured if you don t follow instructions You can be killed or seriously injured if you don t follow instructions...

Page 3: ... cooking oils in your dryer Items contaminated with cooking oils may contribute to a chemical reaction that could cause a load to catch fire Do not put oily or greasy rags or clothing on top of the laundry center These substances give off vapors that could ignite the materials Donotaddgasoline cleaningsolvents orotherflammableorexplosivesubstancestothewashwater These substances give off vapors tha...

Page 4: ...magetothelaundrycenter theelectricalpowercordofagaslaundrycenter must be plugged into a properly grounded system Never ground the laundry center to a gas pipe Do not use an extension cord or an adaptor plug Follow package directions when using laundry products Incorrect usage can produce poisonous gas resulting in serious injury or death Do not combine laundry products for use in 1 load unless spe...

Page 5: ...ins decorative buttons belt buckles and other objects which could be damaged This also helps protect other items in the wash load Mend rips and tears to prevent further damage during washing Place delicate items such as bras shoulder pads hosiery and belts in a mesh bag to prevent tangling during the wash cycle Turn knit items inside out to prevent pilling 3 Pretreat stains and heavy soil See Stai...

Page 6: ...ectly on the wash load 8 Select cycle and settings according to type size and soil level of each load See Operating Instructions for your specific model controls 9 Start the washer Close the washer lid and pull out the cycle selector knob The washer will not agitate or spin with the lid open To stop the washer push in the cycle selector knob To change a cycle push in the cycle selector knob Turn i...

Page 7: ...ver Wash using bleach safe for fabric May be impossible to remove Place stain face down on paper towels Apply nail polish remover to back of stain Repeat replacing paper towels frequently Do not use on acetate fabrics WATER BASED Rinse fabric in cool water while stain is wet Wash Once paint is dry it cannot be removed OIL BASED AND VARNISH Use solvent recommended on can label Rinse thoroughly befo...

Page 8: ...oo low Incorrect sorting Not enough detergent Undiluted liquid fabric softener poured directly on fabric Incorrect use of chlorine bleach Unfastened zippers hooks buckles Rips tears and broken threads Overloading the washer Degradation of fabric Incorrect sorting Tissues left in pocket Overloading the washer Not enough detergent Undissolved detergent has left residue Static cling is attracting lin...

Page 9: ... in place 3 Load the dryer Theaverageloadwillfillthedrum1 3to1 2full Itemsneedroomtotumble freely for even drying and less wrinkling Do not overload dryer Whendryinglargeitems dryonly2or3atatime Fillouttheloadwithsmall and medium sized items For delicate or very small loads add 2 lint free towels for better drying less wrinkling and to prevent grease stains caused by fabric softener sheets Donotov...

Page 10: ...f lint and scum and fabric damage For satisfactory drying results follow these suggestions provided by The Soap and Detergent Association Use the drying rack to dry items which should not be tumbled Greasy oily stains Lint Pilling Fibers break off ball up and cling to fabric Shrinking Wrinkling Fabric softener sheet Overloading Overdrying causes static electricity Lint screen not clean when cycle ...

Page 11: ... Removebypullingstraightup Removethelintandreplace the screen Occasionallyawaxybuild upmayformonthelintscreenfromusingdryer added fabric softener sheets To remove this build up wash the lint screen in warm soapy water Dry thoroughly and replace Do not operate the dryer without the lint screen in place Ifthedryerdrumbecomesstainedfromnoncolorfastfabrics cleanthedrumwith a damp cloth and a mild liqu...

Page 12: ...erload washer Stop washer and reduce load This is usually normal If sound continues washer is probably out of balance Stop washer and redistribute wash load Move laundry center so it rests firmly on solid floor Additional floor bracing may be needed Adjust leveling legs See INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS for details See INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS for removing shipping bolt and block Stop washer and rear...

Page 13: ...traighten hoses Do not overload washer When control is set at highest fill level dry load level should not be higher than top row of circular holes in wash tub 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 enou...

Page 14: ... Clean out any obstruction Use a dehumidifier near the dryer Do not overload See Drying Procedures Remove items as soon as cycle ends See Drying Procedures Follow fabric care label instructions Dryer does not start Dryer runs but won t heat Drying cycle takes too long outside of the dryer feels too hot or smells hot Excessive wrinkling Electrical power cord is not securely plugged in or plug may b...

Page 15: ...anada M5B 2B8 Master Protection Agreement Congratulations on making a smart purchase Your new Kenmore appliance is designed and manufactured for years of dependable operation But like all products it may require preventive maintenance or repair from time to time That s when having a Master Protection Agreement can save you money and aggravation The Master Protection Agreement also helps extend the...

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