KENMORE ELITE 796.3142 Manual De Uso Y Cuidado página 28

BEFORE CALLING FOR SERVICE (continued)
Excessivesudsing
Washerwill not turn ON
NOTE: if the washer stopped
during a cycle due to a loss of
_ower,the washer will resume the
cycle where it stopped when the
_ower is restored.
WashcycJe t imeisIo_ ft-,an usual
Mustyor mildew,/odorin washer
Water leaks
Too much detergent or incorrect
detergent.
Bleach or softener dispensed
toosoon.
Bleach or softener was added
directly to the wash load in the tub.
Washer was not unloaded promptly.
Clothes were not properly sorted.
Powercord isnot properly plugged in.
Housefuse isblown, circuit breaker has
tripped, or power outage has occurred.
House fuse isblown, circuit breaker has
tripped, due to multiple
appliances on one outlet.
Thewasherautomatically adjuststhe
washtime for the amount of laundry,
water pressureand other operating
conditions.
Incorrect or too muchdetergent has
been used.
Insideof tub was not cleaned properly.
Oversudsing of detergent.
HEdetergents are formulated specifically for
High-Efficiencywashersand contain suds-reducing
agents. Only usedetergent with the High-Effi-
ciency (HE)logo.For detergent quantities refer
to the How to Use section.
Dispensercompartment isoverfilled causing
bleach or softener to dispense immediateb_'.
ALWAYSmeasure bleach to prevent overfilling -
one cup maximum.
Dispenserdrawer closed too quickly causing
softener to dispense immediately.
Always use the dispensersto ensurethat laundry
products are properly dispensed at the right
time in the cycle.
Always remove itemsfrom the washer as soon as
possible after the cycle iscomplete.
Always wash dark colors separately from light
colors and whites to prevent discoloration.
Never wash heavily soiled itemswashed with
lightly soiled items.
Make sure that the plug isplugged securelyinto
a grounded, 3-prong, 120-VAC, 60-Hz outlet.
Resetcircuit breaker or replace fuse. Do not
increasefuse capacity. If the problem isa circuit
overload, have it corrected by a qualified
electrician.
Resetcircuit breaker or replace fuse. If more
than one appliance is connected to the outlet,
call an electrician to have an additional circuit
installed,
Thisisnormal.Thewasheradjusts cycletime auto-
maticalJy to provide optimal results for the selected
cycle.Thetime remainingshowninthe display isonly
an estimate.Actualtime may vary.
Use only High-Efficiency (HE)detergent in accor-
dance with the manufacturer's instructions.
Runthe CLEANWASHERcycle regularly.
Oversudsing may create leaks, and may be
caused by the type and amount of detergent
used. High-Efficiency detergent is the only
detergent recommended. Make sure that
detergent and any additives are put into the
correct dispenser compartments. The normal
amount of detergent to use is _,_to l& of
the maximum amount recommended by the
detergent manufacturer. Always reduce the
amount of detergent if the load issmall or
lightly soiled, or if your water is very soft.
Never use more than the maximum amount
recommended by the detergent manufacturer.
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