Kenmore 796.3143 Series, Use & Care Manual

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TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
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Washer was not unloaded promptly.
Clothes were not properly sorted.
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Always use the dispensers to ensure that laundry
products are properly dispensed at the right
time in the cycle.
Always remove items from the washer as soon as
possible after the cycle is complete.
Always wash dark colors separately from light
colors and whites to prevent discoloration.
Never wash heavily soiled items washed with
lightly soiled items.
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Power cord is not properly plugged in.
House fuse is blown, circuit breaker has
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House fuse is blown, circuit breaker has
tripped, due to multiple
appliances on one outlet.
Make sure that the plug is plugged securely into
a grounded, 3-prong, 120-VAC, 60-Hz outlet.
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Wash cycle time is longer than usual The washer automatically adjusts the
wash time for the amount of laundry,
water pressure and other operating
conditions.
This is normal. The washer adjusts cycle time auto-
matically to provide optimal results for the selected
cycle. The time remaining shown in the display is only
an estimate. Actual time may vary.
Musty or mildewy odor in washer Incorrect or too much detergent has
been used.
Inside of tub was not cleaned properly.
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dance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
Run the CLEAN WASHER cycle regularly.
Water leaks Oversudsing of detergent.
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