Kenmore 796.4147 - Maintenance; Cleaning the Water Inlet Filters

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CARE AND CLEANING
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
fail to 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.
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
through the hoses and into a bucket or drain.
MAINTENANCE
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Inlet Filter