Kenmore 796.4107 Series, Use & Care Manual

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If the washing machine detects too many
suds, it displays this error code and adds
a Suds Reducing cycle. This adds about
two hours to the cycle time.
If too many suds are detected during
spinning, the washing machine stops to
help prevent leaking.
Make sure the drain hose is free of clogs, kinks, etc., and is
not pinched behind or under the washer.
Clean the drain pump
fil ter. See Maintenance in the Care
and Cleaning section.
Adjust or repair drain. Maximum drain height is 96 inches.
Drain hose is kinked, pinched, or clogged.
The drain pump fil ter is clogged.
Drain discharge is more than 96 inches
above bottom of washer.
Make sure that the water faucets are fully open.
Make sure the hoses are not kinked or pinched. Be careful
when moving the washer during cleaning and maintenance.
Clean the inlet
fil ters. See Maintenance in the Care and
Cleaning section.
Check another faucet in the house to make sure that
household water pressure is adequ ate and fl ow is not
restricted.
Hoses designed to limit leaks can trip falsely and prevent
the washer from filli ng. The use of leak limiting hoses is not
recommended.
Water supply faucets are not open fully.
Water line hoses are kinked, pinched,
or crushed.
Water inlet
fil ters are clogged.
Water supply pressure to faucet or
house is too low.
Water supply connected with leak-
limiting hoses.
Make sure that the door is closed properly and press the
START/PAUSE button. After starting a cycle, it may take a
few moments before the drum begins to turn or spin. The
washer will not operate unless the door is locked.
If the door is closed and locked and the open door error
message is displayed, call fro service.
The door is not closed properly.
Add 1 or 2 similar items to help balance the load.
The washer has an imbalance detection and correction
system. If individual heavy articles are loaded (bath mat,
bath robe, etc.) and the imbalance is too great, the wather
will make several attempts to restart the spin cycle. If an
imbalance is still detected, the washer will stop and the
error code will display.
Load is too small.
Load is out of balance.
Unplug the washer and wait 60 seconds. Reconnect power
and try again. If the error reappears, call for service.
Control error.
Close the water faucets, unplug the washer, and call for
service.
Water level is too high due to a faulty
water valve.
Close the water faucets, unplug the washer, and call for
service.
The water level sensor is not working
correctly.
Allow the washer to stand for 30 minutes and then restart
the cycle. If the LE error code persists, call for service.
A motor error has occurred.
If the power to the washer has been interrupted during a
cycle, the PF error code will display the next time the
washer is turned ON. This will alert you to the fact that the
previous cycle may not have been completed. Select any
cycle to clear the error code and use the washer.
Do not add more than the manufacturer's recommended
To remove suds, turn the washer off and on, then run the
Rinse & Spin cycle.
amount of detergent.
A power failure has occurred.