Sears 95701 - Manual (Page 16)

Before Calling for Service, Check the Following Points
If 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?
• Is washer Timer knob pulled out?
• Is lid closed if in spin cycle?
• Is dryer door closed?
• Is Timer set?
• Have you turned the Turn to Start
control clockwise to ON and held it
for 1-2 seconds?
• The internal motor protector will
stop motor if it is overheated, but
will automatically reset after motor
cools. Turn the'Tum to Start control
clockwise to ON and hold for 1-2
seconds to restart dryer.
If water does not enter:
• Are faucets turned on?
• Are fdter screens clogged? They
are located at water valve ends of
hoses.
• Are hot and cold hoses reversed?
Hot water hose is identified.
• Is the Wash Temperature selector
pointing directly to Hot, Cold or
Warm? The washer will not fill with
water if the selector is pointing
between 2 settings.
If water does not drain:
• Are there kinks in drain hose?
• Is drain system clogged or restricted?
• Is drain hose lower that 33" in
standpipe? This can cause siphoning
and washer will continue to fill. See
Installation Instructions for further
information.
• Is the lid closed? The washer will not
spin out wash water unless the lid is
closed.
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.
AWARNUG Disconnect electrical
supply cord before servicing laundry
center. Failure to disconnect can cause
electrical shock or serious personal
injury.
If articles are spotted
or not clean:
• Is there iron in the water? Iron remover
or water softener may be needed.
• Is fabric softener dispenser cracked?
Fabric softener applied directly to
articles will cause stains which
resemble oil or grease stains.
• Is washer overloaded? Check loading
section of this book.
If articles are still wet
at end of spin cycle:
• Is load unbalan ced? Unit is designed
to complete cycle with unbalanced
load which cou Id leave articles damp.
Redistribute articles and repeat spin
cycle.
• Is drain system clogged or restricted?
If articles are not
drying satisfactorily:
• Is lint filter cle an?
• Are exhaust duct and vent hood free
of obstruction or lint blockage?
• Is dryer set at Air Fluff for 20 minutes
which provides no heat?
• Are there too many articles in dryer?
Check loading section of this booklet.
• Have installation instructions been
followed?
IAWARNING] D o 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.
If you still have a problem after checking these items, you
can obtain service simply by 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 Laundry Center
available from your nearest Sears Service Center.
• Fabric Softener Dispenser P/N 145836-000
• Drying Rack P/N 131155200
• Syphon Break P/N 0766660-000
• For additional accessories check Laundry Center Parts List or your local Sears Seivice Center.
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