Kenmore 796.292796 Washer User Manual


 
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BEFORE CALLING FOR SERVICE (cont.)
Water in the washer drains
slowly or not at all, or the
display shows:
Washer fills with water
slowly or not at all, or the
display shows:
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Washer will not turn on
The display shows:
The display shows:
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Wash cycle time is longer
than usual
Drain pump filter clogged.
Drain hose is bent, pinched, or
clogged.
Drain pump failed.
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.
Power cord is not properly plugged in.
House fuse is blown, circuit breaker
has tripped, or power outage has
occurred.
The lid is not closed properly.
Lid lock switch error
The washer automatically adjusts
the wash time for the amount of
laundry, water pressure, water
temperature, and other operating
conditions.
Water level is too high due to a
faulty water valve.
Clutch error
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
This is normal. The washer adjusts cycle time automatically
to provide optimal results for the selected cycle.
Close the water taps, unplug the washer, and call for
service.
Mechanical failure.
Unplug the washer, and call for service.
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