Kenmore 796.40019, Service Manual

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VIBRATION & NOISE IN SPIN
Remove the
transit bolts
and Base
packing.
Yes
No
Is the washer installed on a
solidly constructed floor?
Have all the transit bolts
and base packing been
removed?
Move the
washer or
reinforce the
floor.
Check the
vibration
Sensor.
Yes
No
Check if the washer is
perfectly level as follows:
Check the leveling of the
washer with a level and
check that the washer is
stable.
Put an unbalance part
(rubber) inside of drum
and start QC test mode and
run in high spin.
(Refer to section 7-2.)
When the machine is
spinning in high speed,
verify that it is stable.
If you do not have the
unbalance part, put 4.5 to
6.5 lbs (2 to 3 kg) of
clothing. Once loaded,
press power, Rinse+Spin
and the start/pause button
in sequence.
When the machine is
spinning in high speed,
verify that it is stable.
If it is not stable, adjust feet
accordingly. After the
washer is level, tighten the
lock nuts up against of the
base of the washer. All lock
nuts must be tightened.
Yes
Yes
Base Packing
Unbalance Part