Kenmore 3948597B - Manual (Page 14)

Basket crooked
Was the washer basket pulled forward during loading?
Push the basket to the center before starting wash.
Is the load balanced and the washer level? The wash load
should be balanced and not overloaded. The washer must be
level. The front feet should be properly installed and the nuts
tightened. Reset the rear leveling legs (if needed). See the
Installation Instructions.
The washer basket moves while washing. This is normal.
Agitator operation
The top of the agitator is loose, or moves in only one
. This is normal.
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Washer stops, won’t fill, rinse or agitate
Check the following:
Is the power cord plugged into a grounded 3 prong outlet?
Is the indicator on the Cycle Control knob properly lined up
with a cycle? Turn the Cycle Control knob to the right slightly
and pull to start.
Are the water inlet valve screens clogged?
Are both the hot and cold water faucets turned on?
Is the water inlet hose kinked?
Is the lid open? The lid must be closed to operate.
Does the water level seem too low, or does the washer
appear to not fill completely? The top of the agitator is
much higher than the highest water level. This is normal and
necessary for clothes to move freely.
Has a fuse blown or is the circuit breaker open? If problem
continues, call an electrician.
Are you using an extension cord? Do not use an extension
cord.
Is the washer overloaded? Wash smaller loads.
Washer won’t drain or spin
Is the drain hose clogged, or the end of the drain hose
more than 96 in. (244 cm) above the floor? See the
Installation Instructions for proper installation of drain hose.
Is the lid open? The lid must be closed to operate.
Is there excessive sudsing? Always measure detergent.
Follow manufacturer’s directions.
Washer continues to fill or drain, cycle seems stuck
Is the top of drain hose lower than the water level in
washer? The top of the hose must be higher than the water
level in the washer for proper operation. See the Installation
Instructions.
Does the drain hose fit too tightly in the standpipe, or is it
taped to the standpipe? The drain hose should be loose yet
fit securely. Do not seal the drain hose with tape. The hose
needs an air gap. See the Installation Instructions.
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Are the hot and cold water inlet hoses reversed? See the
Installation Instructions for more information. As your
frequency of loads washed increases, the water temperature
may decrease for hot and warm temperature selections. This
is normal.
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To change vend price, detach and mail the lower portion to:
Customer Service Department
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Chester, CT 06412
The coin chute has been pre-set at the factory.
When increasing in $.25 pricing
Follow product information instructions; no extra parts required.
When decreasing in $.25 pricing - or - changing to
$.10 pricing
(Coin sizing block required; see "Changing Vend Price" section.)
Order required parts using this tear-off. Block-out keys will be
shipped to you at no charge. Follow product information
instructions.
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