Normal Sounds You May Hear; Before Calling For Service - Sears Kenmore Elite 796.3141 31 Serie Manual De Uso

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NORMAL SOUNDS YOU MAY HEAR
The following sounds may be heard while the washer is
operating. They are normal.
Clicking:
Lid lock relay when the lid locks and unlocks.
Spraying or hissing:
Water spraying or circulating during the cycle.
Humming or gurgling:
Drain pump is pumping water from the washer at times
during a cycle.
BEFORE CALLING FOR SERVICE
Your washing machine is equipped with an automatic error-monitoring system to detect and diagnose problems at an
early stage. If your washer does not function properly or does not function at all, check the following before you call
for service:
Rattling and Foreign objects, such as keys,coins, or safety pins, Stop washer, check tub and drain filter for foreign objects.
clanking noise may be in tub or pump. If noise continues after washer is restarted, call for service.
Thumping
sound
Vibrating noise
Water leaking
Heavy wash loads may produce a thumping
sound.
Washer load may be out of balance.
Packaging materials were not removed.
Wash load may be unevenly distributed in
the tukx
Not all leveling feet are resting firmly and
evenly on the floor.
Floor not rigid enough.
Inlet hose connection is loose at faucet
or washer.
House drain pipes are clogged.
Drain hose has come out of drain or
is not inserted far enough.
A large item such as a pillow or blanket is
above the top of the tub.
Washer not unloaded promptly.
Washer overloaded.
Hot and cold water inlet hoses are reversed.
Wrinkling
This is normal. If sound continues, washer is probably
out of balance. Stop and redistribute wash load.
Pause the cycle and redistribute the load after the lid
unlocks.
See the UNPACKING AND REMOVING SHIPPING MATE-
RIALsection in the installation requirements.
Pausethe cycle and redistribute the load after the lid
unlocks.
See Leveling the Washer in the Installation Instructions.
Make sure that the floor is solid and does not flex. See
Flooring in the Installation Requirements.
Check hoses for leaks, cracks and splits.
Check and tighten hose connections.
The washer pumps out water very rapidly. Check for
water backing up out of the drain pipe during drain. If
water is seen coming out of the drain, check for prop-
er drain hose installation and check for restrictions in
the drain. Contact a plumber to repair drain pipe.
Tie drain hose to inlet hose or standpipe to prevent it
from coming out during drain. For smaller drain pipes,
insert the drain hose into the pipe as far as the drain
hose flange. For larger drain pipes, insert the drain hose
into the pipe 1-2 inches past the flange.
Use the BULl(Y/BEDDING cycle for large or bulky
items Use extra care and never wash more than half
a load of items that float such as pillows.
Stop the washer and check the load. Make sure the
load does not crest above the top edge of the tub.
Always remove items from the washer as soon as the
cycle is complete.
The washer can be fully loaded, but the tub should
not be tightly packed with items. The lid of the
washer should close easily.
Hot water rinse can set wrinkles in garments. Check
the inlet hose connections
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