Kenmore Washer/Dryer User Manual download pdf (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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