Tighten the locknuts on the feet with a wrench to prevent rocking.
Rated "very good" by the 2008 Consumer Reports Annual Buying Guide, your Kenmore Elite Oasis 2705 washer gently washes loads, although it uses about 58 gallons of water--more than comparable top loaders, which use about 45 gallons per load. Your washer purchase provides a one-year warranty along with a 10-year limited warranty on the plastic tub and stainless steel drum. If problems arise, avoid paying for a service call by troubleshooting your Kenmore Elite Oasis washing machine.
Instructions
Noisy Machine
1. Check to see if your Kenmore washer is level on the floor, if you can see and hear the washing machine rocking. The feet in the front and back must be firmly placed on the floor. Tighten the locknuts on the feet if necessary, using a wrench.
2. Distribute the clothing in the washer, spreading the clothing more evenly. Do not load the clothing over the top row of washer basket holes.
3. Place a piece of plywood underneath the feet of your washer, if you have an uneven floor. This will keep your washer from vibrating and cut down on the noise. Use a 3/4-inch piece of wood under the washer.
Water Leaks
4. Balance your laundry load, if you see water leaking. Too many items in the washer cause the water coming in to splash off, which produces leaks.
5. Check to see if you need to tighten the fill hoses, also called the inlet hoses. You will find the inlet hoses located behind the top portion of your washer. Tighten the couplings with pliers, but do not make them too tight, or you may damage the valves. Check both ends of each fill hose for a tight connection--the ends attached to your washer and the ends attached to the faucets.
6. Unclog the sink or drainpipe if necessary; otherwise, water will back out onto the floor. Fill the sink with about 2 inches of water, then place the plunger on the sink drain opening and pump it up and down repeatedly. Pull the plunger away with force to remove debris. Repeat if necessary. Run hot water down the drainpipe or place a snake into the drainpipe--a wire with a hook at the end, which will grab the debris from the drain. Pull the snake out to remove the debris. Never stand in water when using an electric snake; use a battery-operated snake.
Laundry Residue or Lint
7. Balance the items in your washer and avoid overloading your washer by making smaller loads. Too many items cause powdered detergent or lint to collect in the load.
8. Use the dispenser on your Kenmore Elite Oasis washer to dissolve detergent. Undissolved detergent will stick to your laundry items.
9. Remove all tissue, paper and other items from pockets before starting your washer.
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