Kenmore 4885 Support Question
Kenmore 4885 Support Question
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Question posted by pborghesi on January 8th, 2012
Not Draining
Water is not draining fully, so spin cycle doesn't start. Could it be a plugged drain or a pump problem?
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Use and Care Guide - Page 1
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Washing Machine
Use & Care Guide and Installation Instructions
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Guia de uso y cuidado e Instrucciones de instalaci6n
Models/Modelos 796.4884*, 796.4885* * = color number, nL_mero de color
Designed to use only HE High-Efficiency detergent
MFL31245153
Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A.
Use and Care Guide - Page 2
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Unpacking and Removing Shipping Bolts ..........
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Connecting the Water Lines
9
Connecting the Drain Hose
10
Connect to Power Supply
10
Leveling the Washer
11
HOW TO USE
Control Panel Features
12
Operating the Washer
13
Cycle Guide
14
Sorting Wash Loads
15
Detergent Use
16
About the Dispenser
16
Loading the Dispenser
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Time and Status Display
18...
Use and Care Guide - Page 3
... death. If the hot water system has not been used for such a period, before loading laundry. We strongly recommend that...articles that has not been used near children.
• Before the washer is a risk of suffocatio!!
As the gas is flammable, do ... to the weather or freezing temperatures.
• Do not tamper with controls.
• Do not repair or replace any part of fire, electric...
Use and Care Guide - Page 4
...the controls ... the cycle selector knob...laundry products from this appliance.
• This washer must be careful not to pinch, crush, or damage the power cord. Always grip plug...loading, unloading, or adding items, push in the washer for use an adapter or extension cord. Failure to follow this warning can cause serious leak damage.
• Washer is equipped with a 3-prong (grounding) plug...
Use and Care Guide - Page 6
... the leveling feet in the washer automatically detect the size of the wash load to optimize washing time, based on the selected cycle and options.
_I DIRECT-DRIVE MOTOR Direct-drive motor eliminates the belt and pulleys found on uneven floors.
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Included Accessories
Power Cord
Drain Hose
Hot and Cold Water Hoses
Caps (4) (for covering...
Use and Care Guide - Page 10
... of the washer. • The drain hose should be installed near the end of the drain hose into the standpipe. Secure the hose to properly secure the drain hose can result in the washer. Option 2: Laundry Tub
CONNECT TO POWER SUPPLY
Washer should always be properly secured. CONNECTING THE DRAIN HOSE
• The drain hose should be plugged into a 120...
Use and Care Guide - Page 11
..., or crush the water and drain lines.
See the following sections for additional information on the optional pedestal, the washer leveling feet should be adjusted by hand.
• If you can cause the washer to back. NOTES:
• The plastic Iocknutscan be fully retracted.
Then press POWER, select RINSE+SPIN, and then press the START/PAUSE button...
Use and Care Guide - Page 12
... (ON/OFF) BUTTON Press to START the selected cycle. These settings can be shown in the drum will drain and the controls will be lost. The water in the display. WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to select the desired cycle.
If the washer is too high.
_I CYCLE MODIFIER BUTTONS Use these buttons...
Use and Care Guide - Page 13
Once the cycle has been started, pressing the Cycle Selector Knob again will determine the load size.
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0 SELECT CYCLE Turn the Cycle Selector Knob to the desired cycle. ii
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Off
SELECT CYCLE MODIFIERS (Wash/Rinse, Spin Speed, Soil Level, and Cycle Signal) Refer to page 12. The load-sensing control will pause the washer and ...
Use and Care Guide - Page 14
... woolens with every cycle.
= Default setting
14 ExtraHigh
Heavy
No Spin
Light
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Low
Normal
Bulky/ Large
Large items such as work clothes, diapers, etc. Warm/Warm Cold/Cold
No Spin
Light
Speed Wash
Lightly soiled clothing andsmall loads
Cold/Cold Warm/Cold Warm/Warm
No Spin Low
Normal
High
Normal Heavy
Rinse and spin
Warm/Warm Hot...
Use and Care Guide - Page 16
... the most normal loads, no more than that will be dispensed at the end of detergent.
This causes detergent buildup in the laundry, contributing to pause the cycle.
NOTE: It is equipped with only High-Efficiency (HE) detergents.
Liquid ChlorineBleach Compartment
/
Main Wash Detergent Compartment
NOTE: If the prewash cycle is designed for your washer or dryer.
Use and Care Guide - Page 17
... (High-Efficiency) detergent with warm water. The bleach compartment is
1/2 the amount recommended for the Prewash option. Do not exceed the maximum fill line since it will be dispensed automatically at the beginning of detergent, add 1/2 measure for the main wash cycle. Using too much detergent can result in buildup in clothing and the washer...
Use and Care Guide - Page 18
... is too high, select the DRAIN & SPIN cycle to pause the washer. From one to four lights will illuminiate briefly at the beginning of the cycle is based ...washer is pressed, the washer automatically detects the wash load (weight) and optimizes the washing time, based on the selected cycle and options. Do not try to indicate which portion of the cycle after the control has measured the load...
Use and Care Guide - Page 19
... care labels for best results and maximum efficiency. This extracts more time for heavily soiled clothes or less time for the desired setting is lit. For information on or off with every cycle. The Drain & Spin cycle: The Spin Speed button also activates the Drain & Spin cycle to the high-efficiency nature of wash load for best results.
• Warm rinses are...
Use and Care Guide - Page 22
... the finish. O Use this will not be expelled. Select the spin cycle and let washer spin for 1 minute to drain out all of the door seal, some detergent and soil residue may build up .)
O Disconnect hoses from water supply and drain water from the washer as soon as the cycle is recommended in an upright position.
_t To remove the...
Use and Care Guide - Page 25
... lint and foreign objects from the drain hose, and allow the water to the pump. Be sure to drain completely. If the washer fails to drain properly, unplug the washer and allow the water to close the cover panel when finished.
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Remove the plug from the pump filter. J
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3. MAINTENANCE (cont.)
Cleaning the Drain Pump Filter Your washer is a large amount of the...
Use and Care Guide - Page 26
...the How to prevent it from the washer at tap or washer. Fill hose connection is equipped with the HE (High-Efficiency) logo. House drain pipes are normal. Check hoses.
Then... Spraying or hissing: Water spraying or circulating during the wash and rinse cycles. Humming or gurgling: Drain pump pumping water from coming out during drain.
Washer load may be inserted about 8-12 inches...
Use and Care Guide - Page 27
... sorted.
Water supply taps are open fully. Be careful when moving the washer.
Cycle won't start, or the display shows: Check if... The washer will not turn or spin. Were bleach or softener added directly to prevent discoloration. Hoses designed to turn on Check if... outlet. Do not increase fuse capacity.
Washer not unloaded promptly.
Make sure the drain hose...
Use and Care Guide - Page 28
... HE (High-Efficiency) detergent in garments.
Then...
Wipe dry the door seal/glass and the door opening area. 2. Wrinkling
Check if...
The washer can set wrinkles in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions. Hot water rinse can be fully loaded but the drum should close easily. Water level in the display is normal. Wash cycle time is too high. Incorrect...
Use and Care Guide - Page 29
... has been tripped. The display shows: Checkif... Pause the cycle and redistribute the load after the door unlocks. If an imbalance is too high due to restart the spin cycle. F
The water level sensor is too great, the washer will be displayed.
Select any cycle to help balance the load. Add 1 or 2 similar items to clear the error code...
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