Kenmore Washer/Dryer - Manual (Page 62)

Problem Possible Cause Solution
Tearing Overloading. Improper
use of washer. Loads should move freely during
wash. Wash smaller loads.
Improper use of chlorine
bleach. Undiluted bleach
will damage fabrics.
Do not pour chlorine bleach directly
on load. Wipe up bleach spills.
Sharp items not removed
from pockets; fasteners
not fastened.
Clean out pockets before washing.
Zip zippers before washing.
Items damaged before
washing.
Mend rips and broken threads in
seams before washing.
Stains on
Load Improper use of fabric
softener in washer or dryer. Dilute fabric softener and add to
deep rinse only.
iron in water (rust). Install an iron filter.
Under use of detergent causing
soil to be redeposited. Use enough detergent to remove
soil and hold it in suspension.
Dye transfer due to not
sorting loads properly. Sort dark clothing from whites
and lights.
Dye transfer due to not
unloading washer promptly. Unload the washer as soon as
it stops.
Load is
Wrinkled
Not removing load promptly. Unload the washer as soon as it stops.
Wrong cycle for fabrics
being washed.
Use cold rinses and cycles with slow
spin speeds to reduce wrinkling.
Overloading. Loads should move freely during
wash. Wash smaller loads.
Wash water not warm enough to
relax wrinkles. Using warm rinses.
If safe for fabric, use warm or hot wash
water. Use cold rinse water.
Hoses reversed. Reverse hoses
(see “INSTALLATION^ Sections E & F).
Load is
Tangled/
Twisted
Overloading. Loads should move freely during
wash. Wash smaller loads.
Clothes wrapped around
agitator. Do not wrap Items around agitator
when loading the washer.
Clogged
Dispensers/
Bleach
Leaking/
Bleach on Not diluting softener. Dilute fabric softener in dispenser.
Use of color-safe bleach in
chlorine bleach dispenser.
Add color-safe bleach directly to the
basket. Do not use chlorine bleach
dispenser.
Wrong Loads
Improper use of chlorine bleach. Always measure bleach before adding
to the dispenser. Carefully pour into
the dispenser. Wipe up bleach spills.
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