Kenmore Washer - Manual (Page 17)

To winterize washer
1. Shut off both water faucets.
Disconnect and drain water inlet hoses.
Put 1 quart (1 L) of R.V.-type antifreeze in the basket.
Run washer on a Extended Spin setting (see “OPTIONS") for
about 30 seconds to mix the antifreeze and water.
Unplug washer or disconnect power.
To use washer again:
1. Flush water pipes and hoses.
Reconnect water inlet hoses.
Turn on both water faucets.
Plug in washer or reconnect power.
Run the washer through the Normal cycle with 1 scoop or
cap full of detergent to clean out antifreeze.
To transport the washer:
1. Shut off both water faucets.
2. Disconnect and drain water inlet hoses.
3. If washer will be moved during freezing weather, put in a quart
(1 L) of R.V.“type antifreeze in the basket. Run washer on a
Extended Spin setting for about 30 seconds to mix the
antifreeze and water.
Disconnect the drain from the drain system.
Unplug the power cord.
Place the inlet hoses into the basket.
Drape the power cord and drain hose over edge and into the
basket.
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. Place the styrofoam plug retained from the washers shipping
material into basket opening. Close the lid and put a piece of
tape over the lid and down to the front of the washer.
Re-installing the washer
1. Follow the “Installation Instructions” to locate, level and
connect the washer.
2. Run the washer through the Normal cycle with 1 scoop or
cap full of detergent to clean the washer and remove the
antifreeze, if used.
TROUBLESHOOTING
First try the solutions suggested here and possibly avoid
the cost of a service call...
Washer displaying code messages.
If any of these codes continue to occur, call for service.
“PF” (Power Failure) flashes
Was the washing cycle interrupted by a power failure? Press
START to continue the cycle from the moment that power
was lost, - OR - Press STOP/CANCEL to clear the display
and completely cancel the cycle.
“FL” (Over Fill) flashes
The washer will beep every 10 seconds with no time-out. The
pump will cycle one half minute on, one half minute off, until
the over fill switch is reset or power is discontinued to the
unit. Press STOP/CANCEL to clear the display. Shut off the
water faucets to the inlet hoses if water continues to flow.
“Er” (Processor Reset Error)
Cycle information was not stored during a power failure.
Press STOP/CANCEL to clear the display.
“LF" (Long Fill) flashes
Are the water inlet hoses kinked or clogged?
Are the water inlet valve screens clear?
Press STOP/CANCEL to clear the display.
“CE” (Communications Error) flashes - beeps once
Press STOP/CANCEL to clear the display.
“Ld” (Long Drain) flashes
Is the drain hose kinked or clogged?
Press STOP/CANCEL to clear the display.
“CA" or “Cl” (Current Limit)
Is the washer overloaded?
Press STOP/CANCEL to clear the display.
“Or” (Open Relay)
Washer operation failure. Call for service.
“Sr" (Stuck Relay)
Washer operation failure. Cali for service,
“LS” (Lid Switch Error) flashes
Is the washer lid open? Close the lid and press START to
continue the cycle.
Is the lid closed? Open and close the lid. Press STOP/
CANCEL to clear the display.
“SL” (Suds Lock)
Press STOP/CANCEL to clear the display. Drain/Spin load;
restart cycle. Do not add detergent. Use cold water.
“dt” (Diagnostic Tests)
For service diagnostics only. Press STOP/CANCEL to clear
the display.
“ob” (Off Balance)
Is the load unbalanced? Redistribute the load. Close lid and
press START.
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