Kenmore 91801191901 - Manual (Page 16)

Before Calling for Service Check the Following Points
it Electronic Laundry
Center does not start:
® Is plug disconnected from power
supply or is plug loose in outlet,
not making good connection?
® Is house fuse blown or circuit
breaker off?
o Is lid closed during spin cycle?
® Is dryer door closed?
® Have you touched START pad?
® The internal motor protector will
stop motor if it is overheated, but
will automatically reset after
motor cools.
If display window does not
indicate desired setting:
® Have correct Cycle, Options, and
Cycle Adjustments been selected?
® Has cycle setting accidentally
been reprogrammed?
See “Personalized Cycle” in Oper­
ating Instructions to return to
factory-set program or change per­
sonalized cycle.
If water does not enter:
® Are water valves turned on?
® Are filter screens clogged? They
are located at water valve ends of
hoses.
If there Is no hot water:
® Are hot and cold water hoses
reversed? Hot water hose is iden­
tified.
If water does not drain:
® Are there kinks in drain hose?
® Is drain system clogged or
restricted?
® Is drain hose lower than 33” in
standpipe? This can cause siphon­
ing and washer will continue to
fill. See Installation Instructions
for further information.
if water Is leaking at
hose connection:
® Disconnect hose from valve.
Remove rubber washer at end of
hose and replace with new
washer. Reconnect hose to valve.
DO NOT overtighten.
IAWARNIMGI Disconnect electri­
cal supply cord before servicing
Electronic Laundry Center. Failure
to disconnect can cause electrical
shock or serious personal injury.
If articles are still wet
at end of spin cycle:
o Is load unbalanced? Unit is
designed to complete cycle with
unbalanced load which could
leave articles damp. Redistribute
articles and touch SPIN ONLY.
® Is drain system clogged or re­
stricted?
If articles are not drying
satisfactorily:
® Is lint screen clean?
® Are exhaust duct and vent hood
free of obstruction or lint
blockage?
® Is dryer operating on AIR ONLY
cycle which provides no heat?
® Are there too many articles in
dryer? Check loading section of
this booklet.
® Is metal flexible duct kinked or
pinched?
[ATONING I Do not use plastic
flexible duct to exhaust dryer.
Replace plastic duct with rigid or
flexible metal duct.
Excessive lint can build up inside
duct work creating a fire hazard and
restricting air flow. Restricted air
flow will increase drying time.
Convenience Light
(Models 91901 and 91951)
Replace convenience light with
fluorescent
lamp number
F18T8/CW/K24 by following
these steps:
® Disconnect power cord from out­
let.
® Remove the two access panel
screws. Gently pull panel down.
® Remove the two screws holding
lens in place.
® Remove the two screws holding
lamp damps,
® Pull bulb away from socket with
gentle pressure.
® Install new bulb by gently pushing
terminals into sockets,
® Replace clamps, lens, and access
panel securely with screws.
® Connect power cord to outlet.
Drum Light
(Models 91901 and 91951)
Replace drum light with incandes­
cent bulb number 10C7 by following
these steps:
® Disconnect power cord from out­
let.
® Remove lamp cover by turning it
counter-clockwise.
» Remove bulb by turning it a
quarter turn to the left and gently
pulling bulb from receptacle.
® Install new bulb and replace lamp
cover.
® Connect power cord to outlet.
If you still have a problem after checking these items,
you can obtain service by simply contacting your nearest
Sears Service Center throughout the United States.
When calling your Sears Service Center, be ready to give
the model number, serial number, and date of purchase
of your appliance.
Optional Accessories for your
Kenmore Electronic Laundry Center
available from your nearest Sears Service Center.
® Drying Rack P/N 145283-000
® Syphon Break P/N 076660-000
e Drain Hose, 9 Ft Long P/N 142337-000
» For additional accessories check Laundry Center Parts List or your local Sears Service Center.
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