Troubleshooting guide – Kenmore ELITE 796.292796 User Manual

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TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE

BEFORE CALLING FOR SERVICE (cont.)

Problem

Possible Causes

Solutions

Water in the washer drains
slowly or not at all, or the
display shows:

' Drain pump filter clogged.

' Drain hose is bent, pinched, or

clogged.

' Drain pump failed.

' Check and clean drain pump filter.

' Make sure the drain hose is free of clogs, kinks, etc., and is

not pinched behind or under the washer.

' Call for service.

Washer fills with water
slowly or not at all, or the
display shows:

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' Water supply taps are not open fully.

' Water line hoses are kinked,

pinched, or bent.

' Water inlet filters are clogged.

' Water pressure to tap or house is

too low.

' Make sure that the water taps are open fully.

' Make sure the hoses are not kinked or pinched. Be careful

when moving the washer.

' Clean the inlet filters. See the Care and Cleaning section.

' Check another faucet in the house to make sure that

household water pressure is adequate

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Washer will not turn on

' Power cord is not properly plugged in.

' House fuse is blown, circuit breaker

has tripped, or power outage has
occurred.

' Make sure that the plug is plugged securely into a grounded,

3-prong, 120-VAC, 60-Hz. outlet.

' Reset circuit breaker or replace fuse. Do not increase fuse

capacity. If the problem is a circuit overload, have it correct­
ed by a qualified electrician.

The display shows:

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' The lid is not closed properly.

' Make sure that the lid is closed properly and press the

START/PAUSE button. After starting a cycle, it may take a

few moments before the tub begins to turn or spin. The
washer will not spin unless the lid is locked.

' If the lid is closed and locked and the open lid error mes­

sage is displayed, call for service.

' If you press the START button while the lid is open, dE error

message will be displayed.

The display shows:

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Lid lock switch error

' Make sure that the lid is closed properly and press the

START/PAUSE button. The washer will not spin unless the
lid is locked.

' If the lid is closed and the lid lock error message is

displayed, call for service.

Wash cycle time is longer
than usual

' The washer automatically adjusts

the wash time for the amount of

laundry, water pressure, water

temperature, and other operating
conditions.

' This is normal. The washer adjusts cycle time automatically

to provide optimal results for the selected cycle.

The display shows:

Water level is too high due to a
faulty water valve.

' Close the water taps, unplug the washer, and call for

service.

The display shows:

' Clutch error

Mechanical failure.

Unplug the washer, and call for service.

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