Kenmore HE2t User Guide - Page 35

WASHER OPERATION WASHER WON'T RUN, FILL, RINSE, OR TUMBLE; WASHER STOPS Electrical Shock Hazard Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet. Do not remove ground prong. Do not use an adapter. Do not use an extension cord. Failure to follow these instructions can result in death, fire, or electrical shock. • Is the power cord plugged into a grounded 3 prong outlet? Plug power cord into a grounded 3 prong outlet. • Are you using an extension cord? Do not use an extension cord. • Has a household fuse blown, or has a circuit breaker tripped? Replace the fuse, or reset the circuit breaker. • Are both the hot and cold water faucets turned on? Turn on the water. • Is the water inlet hose kinked? Straighten the hoses. • Are the water inlet valve screens clogged? Turn off the water and remove inlet hoses from the washer. Remove any accumulated film or particles. Reinstall hoses, turn on water and check for leaks. • Is the washer in a normal pause in the cycle? The washer pauses for about 2 minutes during certain cycles. Allow the cycle to continue. Some cycles feature periods of tumbling and soak. • Is the washer overloaded? Wash smaller loads. • Is the washer door firmly shut? The door must be closed during operation. • Are the shipping bolts removed? All four shipping bolts must be removed for proper operation of the washer. • Has a cycle been selected, but START has not been selected and held for 1 second? Press and hold START, for 1 second. • Was the door open after completion of last cycle? The door must be opened and closed again to start a new cycle. WASHER CONTINUES TO FILL OR DRAIN, DRAIN CYCLE SEEMS STUCK • Is the top of drain hose lower than 30˝ (76 cm) on washer? The top of the drain hose must be at least 30˝ (76 cm) above the floor. See "Drain System." • Does the drain hose fit too tightly in the standpipe, or is it taped to the standpipe? The drain hose should be loose yet fit securely. Do not seal the drain hose with tape. The hose needs an air gap. See "Secure the Drain Hose." WASHER WON'T DRAIN OR SPIN, WATER REMAINS IN WASHER • Is the drain hose clogged, or the end of the drain hose more than 96˝ (2.4 m) above the floor? • Is the voltage low? Check electrical source or call electrician. • Excessive suds? When excessive suds are detected, a special suds routine automatically starts. Cycle will complete once extra suds are removed. This will occur more frequently when a non-HE detergent is used. • Is the load balanced? A single or bulky item may cause imbalance. Add more items or redistribute the load. NOT ENOUGH WATER / NOT ENOUGH SUDS • Low water? This washer uses very little water to provide good cleaning results. You will see little or no water splashing in this washer. This is normal. • Are you using HE detergent? HE detergent is a low sudsing detergent. This is normal and will not affect cleaning performance. 3-17