Kenmore 796.3152#21 - Cleaning the Water Inlet Filters

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CleaningtheWaterInletFilters
If the washer does not ll properly, an error message will
show on the display. The inlet valve lter 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. Operating the
washer with these lters removed could cause a valve to
stick open resulting in ooding and/or property damage.
1. 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 KENMORE.
Aftermarket hoses are not guaranteed to t or func-
tion 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
®
.
Carefully remove the lters from the water valves
and soak them in white vinegar or a lime scale
remover, following the manufacturer’s instructions. Be
careful not to damage the lters while cleaning.
Rinse thoroughly before reinstalling. Press the lters
back into place.
Before reattaching the hoses, ush the hoses and
water lines by running several gallons of water into a
bucket or drain.
MAINTENANCE
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CARE AND CLEANING
Hot
Cold
Inlet Filter
Hot
Cold
Inlet Filter