Kenmore W10026626B Washer User Manual


 
To transport the washer:
1. Shut off both water faucets.
2. Disconnect and drain water inlet hoses.
3. If the washer will be moved during freezing weather, put 1 qt
(1 L) of R.V.-type antifreeze in the basket. Run washer on the
Rinse & Spin setting for about 30 seconds to mix the
antifreeze and remaining water.
4. Disconnect the drain from the drain system.
5. Unplug the power cord.
6. Place the inlet hoses into the basket.
7. Drape the power cord and drain hose over edge into the
basket.
8. Place foam packing ring from the original shipping materials
in the top of washer. If you do not have the original foam
packing ring, place heavy blankets, towels, etc. into basket
opening. Close the lid and put a piece of tape over the lid and
down to the front of the washer. Keep lid taped until the
washer is placed into the new location.
Reinstalling the washer
1. Follow the "Installation Instructions" to locate, level and
connect the washer.
2. Run the washer through the Bulky/Bedding cycle to clean the
washer and remove the antifreeze, if used. Use only High
Efficiency (HE) detergent. Use 1/2the manufacturer's
recommended amount for a medium-size load.
TROUBLESHOOTING
First try the solutions suggested here and possibly avoid the cost of a service call...
Did you add too much detergent?
Washer displaying code messages
c "LF" (Washer is taking too long to fill) L_
Check the following:
Are the water inlet hoses kinked or clogged?
Are the water inlet valve screens clear?
Is the drain hose installed properly? See "Connect the Drain
Hose."
Press STOP to clear display.
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L_ "Ld" (Washer is taking too long to drain water from
the wash tub)
Check the following:
Is the drain hose kinked or clogged?
Is the drain hose installed properly? See "Connect the Drain
Hose." Press STOP to clear display.
UL "uL" (Unbalanced Load)
If the load is unbalanced, the washer will display this code
while running an imbalanced load correction routine at the
end of the wash cycle and before the final spin. If the code
remains and the wash cycle dial is flashing after the recovery
routine has stopped, open lid and redistribute the load. Close
lid and press START.
_3L "oL" (Over Load)
Is the washer overloaded? The washer has attempted to fill
and begin the wash cycle. If the washer is overloaded, it will
drain any water and detergent that was added during the fill.
To correct the overload, remove several items and add
detergent. Close lid and press START.
_d "Sd" (Suds Detected)
Did you use regular detergent?
Regular or hand-washing detergents are not recommended
for this washer. Use only High Efficiency ("HE") detergent.
Always measure detergent. Follow detergent manufacturer's
directions.
If excessive suds are detected, the washer will display this
code while running a suds reduction correction routine at the
end of the wash cycle. The suds reduction routine removes
extra suds and assures proper rinsing of your garments. If the
code remains and the wash cycle dial is flashing after the
recovery routine has stopped, re-select your desired cycle
using cold water. Press START. Do not add detergent.
I r_ "lid" (Lid Opened)
Is the lid open? Close the lid to clear the display. If the lid
remains open for more than 10 minutes, water in the wash
tub will drain.
H_ "HC" (Cold and Hot hoses switched)
This code will appear at the end of the wash cycle to indicate
that the cold and hot water inlet hoses are switched. See
"Connect the Inlet Hoses."
_[ "dL" (Door/Lid cannot lock)
Indicates lid is not locked. Check for items caught in the lid
keeping it from closing. Press STOP once to clear the code.
_U "dU" (Door/Lid cannot unlock)
Is there excessive weight on the lid, such as a basket of
laundry? Excessive weight will keep the lid from unlocking.
Press STOP once to clear the code.
F__ "F##" code
Press STOP once to clear code. Press START. If code
appears again, call for service.
Noisy, vibrating, off-balance
Is the washer level? Does the washer rock when pushed
against the corners?
The washer must be level. The front and rear feet must be in
firm contact with the floor. Check that the Iocknuts are
tightened. See "Level the Washer."
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