Maintenance - KENMORE ELITE 796.3142 Manual De Uso Y Cuidado

MAINTENANCE
Cleaning the Water Inlet Filters
If the washer does not fill properly, an error message
will show on the display. The inlet valve filter screens
could be plugged by hard water scale, sediment in the
water supply, or other debris.
NOTE: The inlet screens protect the delicate parts of
the inlet valve from being damaged by particles that
could enter the valves with the water supply. Operat-
ing the washer with these filters removed could cause a
valve to stick open resulting in flooding and/or property
damage.
Hot water inlet
Cold water inlet_
inlet Filter
O Turn OFF both water faucets completely. Unscrew
the hot and cold water lines from the back of the
washer.
IMPORTANT: Only use inlet hoses provided by KEN-
MORE. Aflermarket hoses are not guaranteed to fit or
function correctly. Other hoses may not tighten correctly
and could cause leaks. Subsequent damage to prod-
uct or property will not be covered under the terms of
the product warranty: Hoses can be ordered by calling
1-800-4-MY'HOME _.
O Carefully the filters from the valves
remove
water
and soak them in white vinegar or a lime scale re-
mover, following the manufacturer's instructions.Be
careful not to damage the filters while cleaning.
Rinse before Press the filters thoroughly
reinstalling.
back into place.
O Before reattaching the hoses, flush the hoses and
water lines by running several gallons of water into
o bucket or drain.
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