Kenmore 4027 Use and Care Guide - Page 27

BEFORE

CALLING

FOR SERVICE

(cont.)

Door will not unlock when cycle is stop_d

or paused

Check if,.

Then.,,

Interior

temperature of washer is too high,

The washer door has

a

safety feature to prevent burns

For example, if the

washer

is paused during the hot

wash

portion of

a sanitary cycle, the interior temperature of the drum will be very hot,

so the door will not unlock. This is normal. Allow the washer to coo]

until the DOOR LOCK indicator turns off on the display.

Water level in washer is too high,

Allow the washer to complete the programmed cycle, or press the

CANCELJDRA]Nbutton to drain the water,

Wash

cycle

time is longer than

usual

Check if,,.

Then,,,

I The washer automati_]ly adjusts the wash time for the

amount of

laundry,

water pressure, water heating time, and

other operating conditions.

This is normal.

The washer

adjusts cycle time automatically to

provide optimal resuBts

for the selected cycle. The time remaining

shown in the display is only an estimate. Actual time may vary.

Musty or mildewy

odor

in washer

Check if,,.

Then,,,

Incorrect

or too much detergent has been used,

Use only HE

(High-Efficiency)

detergent in

a_rdance

with the

manufacturer's instructions.

Inside

of tub not cleaned pro_r]y.

Run the CLEAN WASHER cycle regularly. Be sure to wipe around

and under the

door

seal frequently. See Care and Cleaning of the

Interior in Care and Cleaning on page 21.

Clean

around door

seal/glass to prevent odor or mildew:

1, Wipe dry the door seal/glass

and

the door opening area

2, Wipe around the inner drum/door seal

and

the lower door sea]

3. For di_cult-to-remove odors, use Affresh available at your

local

Sears store or online at www.partsdirect.com.

Check

if,,.

Then,..

Washer not unloaded promptly,

Always remove items from the washer as soon as the cycle

is

_mplete.

Washer overloaded.

The washer can be fully

loaded

but the drum should not be tightly

packed, and the

door

should close

easily.

Hot and cold water inlet hoses are reversed,

Hot water rinse can set wrinkies in garments, Che_ the inlet hose

_nnections,.

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Kenmore 4027 Use and Care Guide - Page 27

BEFORE, FOR SERVICE, Door will not unlock when cycle is stop_d, or paused, cycle, Musty or mildewy, - 2 sears

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