Before Caroling
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 rimer knob pulled out?
• Is lid closed if in spin cycle?
• Is dryer door closed?
• Is Iimer set?
• Have you pressed Start button for
about two seconds?
• The internal motor protector will stop
motor if it is overheated, but will
automatically reset after motor cools
Press Start button for two seconds to
restart dryer
if water does not enter:
• Are faucets turned on?
• Are filter screens clogged? Ihey are
located at water valve ends of hoses
• Are hot and cold water hoses
reversed? Hot water hose is identified
for Service Check the
if water does not drain:
• Are there kinks in drain hose?
• Is drain system clogged or restricted?
• Is drain hose lower than 33" in stand-
pipe? Ihis can cause siphoning and
washer will continue to fill See In-
stallation Instructions for further inn
formation.
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 overtlghten
[,I_WARNING1 Disconnect electrical sup-
ply cord before servicing the Laundry
Center, Failure to disconnect can cause
electrical shock or serious personal in-
jury.
if articles are spotted
or not clean:
• Is there iron in water? Iron remover or
water softener may be needed,
• Is fabric softener dispenser cracked?
Fabric softener applied directly to
articles will cause stains which resem-
ble oil or grease stains,
• Is washer overloaded? Check loading
section of this book
Following Points
If articles are stitl wet
at end of spin cycle:
• Is load unbalanced? Unit is designed
to complete cycle with unbalanced
Ioad which could leave articles damp
Redistribute articles and repeat spin
cycle
• Is drain system clogged or restricted?
if articles are not drying
satisfactorily:
• Is lint screen clean?
• Are exhaust duct and vent hood free
of obstruction or lint blockage?
• Is dryer timer set at Air Fluff for 20
minutes which provides no heat?
• Are there too many articles in dryer?
Check loading section of this book
• Have installation instructions been
followed?
t_I_,WARNINGI Do not use plastic flexi-
ble 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 restrict-
ing air flow. Restricting air flow wil! in-
crease drying time,
If you still have a problem after checking these items, you can When calling your Sears Service Center, be ready to give the
obtain service by simply contacting your nearest Sears Service model number, serial number, and date of purchase of your
Center throughout the United States appliance
Optional Accessories for your Kenmore Laundry Center
available from your nearest Sears Service Center,,
• Fabric Softener Dispenser PIN 141410-000
• Syphon Break PiN 076660-000
• Drain Hose, 9 Ft,, Long PIN 142337-000
• For additional accessories check Laundry Center Parts List or your local Sears Service Center
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