Maintenance; Cleaning The Water Inlet Filters - KENMORE ELITE 796.4168 Serie Mode D'emploi Et Guide D'utilisation

MAINTENANCE

Cleaning the Water Inlet Filters

If the washer does not fill properly, an error message will
show on the display. The inlet valve filter 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 filters removed could cause a valve
to fail to open, resulting in flooding 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: Sears recommends the use of proper
hoses. Any leaking, property damage, to the washing
machine caused by an improper installation or by the
use of improper hoses is not covered under the terms of
the Sears warranty and is the sole responsibility of the
customer and/or an installer. It can be ordered through
Sears location and Sears parts.
2 Carefully remove the filters 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 filters while cleaning.
Rinse thoroughly before reinstalling. Press the filters
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back into place.
Before reattaching the hoses, flush the hoses and
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water lines by running several gallons of water
through the hoses and into a bucket or drain.
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CARE AND CLEANING
Inlet Filter