Kenmore 417.4112 Series, Use & Care Manual

Page 1: ...www sears com Sears Canada Inc Toronto Ontario Canada M5B 2C3 www sears ca Color number número de color le numéro de couleur For best results a lower sudsing HE High Efficiency Detergent made for front loading washers must be used Para obtener mejores resultados una baja espuma H E Alta eficiencia de detergentes para lavadoras de carga hizo frente debe ser utilizado Pour de meilleurs résultats et un...

Page 2: ...rtant Safety Instructions DANGER DANGER indicates an imminently hazardous situation which if not avoided will result in death or serious injury WARNING WARNING indicates a potentially hazardous situation which if not avoided could result in death or serious injury CAUTION CAUTION indicates a potentially hazardous situation which if not avoided may result in minor or moderate injury IMPORTANT IMPOR...

Page 3: ... s reference Refer to INSTALLA TION INSTRUCTIONS for detailed grounding proce dures If the washer is moved to a new location have it checked and reinstalled by a qualified service person To prevent personal injury or damage to the washer the electrical power cord of the washer must be plugged into a properly grounded and polarized 3 prong outlet The third grounding prong must never be removed Neve...

Page 4: ...t available Sears Brands Management Corporation Hoffman Estates IL 60179 Sears Canada Inc Toronto Ontario Canada M5B 2C3 Master Protection Agreements Congratulations on making a smart purchase Your new Ken more product is designed and manufactured for years of dependable operation But like all products it may require preventive maintenance or repair from time to time That s when having a Master Pro...

Page 5: ...ct meets the ENERGY STAR guidelines for energy efficiency Control Lock Door Latch with Safety Lock Cycle Selector Laundry Product Dispenser Drawer Cascading Wash Vanes Stainless Steel Wash Drum Adjustable Leveling Legs LED Display Door Striker Vent Latch Inner glass with small ar ticle redistribution ramp ...

Page 6: ...el instructions on items to be washed For best results 5 Bulky Bedding This cycle is designed for large items such as blankets sheets mattress pads duvet covers and similar items Normal Use this load for cotton linen towels shirts sheets den ims and mixed loads Casual Use this cycle for cottons and blends with a permanent press or no iron finish Delicates Use this cycle for lightly soiled knits an...

Page 7: ...ature SPIN SPEED SOIL LEVEL To protect your fabrics not all spin speeds are available with every cycle The indicator will not light if the setting is not available with that cycle Extra High High Medium and Low spin speeds are available for appropriate cycles The spin speed and or duration of final spin vary from model to model and cycle to cycle Increasing the spin speed will extract more water d...

Page 8: ...y settings press the START PAUSE and Select buttons at the same time and hold until the signal sounds Chime A signal will sound at the end of the cycle if this option is selected The signal has an adjustable volume level or can be turned off Stain Boost Use the Stain Boost option to add a 5 minute soak in the middle of the wash portion of select cycles Save Energy The Save Energy option defaults to...

Page 9: ...Rinse Spin Wash Temp Hot 9 9 Warm 9 9 9 9 Cool 9 9 9 9 Cold 9 9 9 9 Tap Cold 9 9 9 9 9 Spin Speed Extra High 9 9 9 High 9 9 9 9 Medium 9 9 9 9 9 Low 9 9 9 9 9 No Spin 9 9 9 9 Soil Level Heavy 9 9 Normal 9 9 9 9 Light 9 9 9 Options Chime 9 9 9 9 9 Stain Boost 9 9 9 9 Save Energy 9 Extra Rinse 9 9 9 9 Delay Start 9 9 9 9 9 9 Available selections Cycle defaults Non modifiable presets ...

Page 10: ...l be displayed when the cycle is selected The time may increase if water pressure is low oversudsing occurs or the load becomes unbalanced The estimated remaining cycle time is displayed during the cycle The following indicators may be lighted during the cycle Door Lock Sensing Wash Touch Pause to Add a Garment Vent Latch Help prevent odor buildup and mildew between washes by utilizing your washer...

Page 11: ...oks button buttons tie strings and sashes and remove non washable trims and ornaments Mend rips and tears to prevent further damage dur ing washing Turn knit items inside out to prevent pilling Place delicate and small items such as bras hosiery and baby socks in a mesh bag Combine large and small items in a load Load large items first Large items should not be more than half the total wash load W...

Page 12: ...r labeled LIQUID BLEACH and marked with this symbol Fill to the MIN line for small loads or the MAX line for large loads DO NOT fill above the maximum fill line Add color safe bleach with the detergent Liquid Fabric Softener If desired pour the recommended amount of liquid fabric softener into the chamber labeled FABRIC SOFTENER and marked with this symbol Fill to the MIN line for small loads or t...

Page 13: ...ll hear several beeps when the buttons are pressed To change the settings or options press PAUSE make the new selections and press START again To change the cycle once the cycle has begun press Cancel select a new cycle and press START again Just turning the cycle selector knob will not change the cycle To stop the cycle press CANCEL 7 Start the washer Close the door and press START The washer wil...

Page 14: ...n your home C DRAIN PUMP Your washer is equipped with a high velocity drain pump It is normal to hear humming and gurgling sounds as water is pumped from the washer Both of these sounds are normal and indicate that your pump is functioning correctly D HIGH SPEED MOTOR A powerful motor is used to drive the drum to high spin speeds to extract water from your load You will hear a sound associated wit...

Page 15: ...pors that could ignite or explode Never use highly flammable solvents such as gasoline inside the home Vapors can explode on contact with flames or sparks For Successful Stain Removal Treat stains promptly Determine the kind of stain then follow the recom mended treatment in the stain removal chart on the next page To pretreat stains use a prewash product liquid de tergent or a paste made from pow...

Page 16: ...in frequently Rinse thoroughly Wash using hottest water safe for fabric Ink Some inks may be impossible to remove Washing may set some inks Use prewash stain remover denatured alcohol or nonflammable dry cleaning fluid Mildew scorch Wash with chlorine bleach if safe for fabric Or soak in oxygen bleach and hot water before washing Badly mildewed fabrics may be permanently damaged Mud Brush off dry m...

Page 17: ... whenever the washer is not in use CAUTION ENTRAPMENT and TIP OVER HAZARD Do not leave the door open if there are small children or pets present An open door could entice children to hang on the door or crawl inside the washer If there are no small children present you may leave the door ajar to prevent odor build up IMPORTANT Items left in washer while performing the Clean Washer cycle will cause...

Page 18: ...the dispenser drawer Cleaning Dispenser Drawer Area Daily Preventive Maintenance Other Inside Routine Cleaning Preventive Remove items from the washer as soon as the cycle ends Excess wrinkling color transfer and odors may develop in items left in the washer If there are no small children or pets present you may leave the door ajar when the washer is not in use Leave the dispenser drawer open slig...

Page 19: ...to the long term effects of this residue For especially contaminated areas visible inside the drum including the front rubber seal these areas might be more effectively cleaned by spraying a Bleach Cleaner on a scrub brush soft sponge or towel and scrubbing If odor is still left after bleach cycle s and bleach cleaner open the detergent drawer and pour one 1 pouch of TIDE WASHING MACHINE CLEANER in ...

Page 20: ...water supply faucets 2 Disconnect hoses from water supply and drain water from hoses 3 Plug electrical cord into a properly grounded electrical outlet 4 Add 1 gallon 3 8 L nontoxic recreational vehicle RV antifreeze to empty wash drum Close door 5 Select the Rinse Spin cycle and deselect Extra Rinse Press Start and let the washer drain for 1 minute to drain out all the water Not all of the RV anti...

Page 21: ...ne bleach di rectly on fabric Check condition of items before washing See Operating Your Washer steps 2 and 5 Lint Incorrect sorting Tissues left in pocket Overloading the washer Not enough detergent Undissolved detergent has left a residue resembling lint Static cling is attracting lint Load washed too long Reduce load size Rewash using correct water temperature water level and amount of detergen...

Page 22: ...ommended dosage Remove wash load immediately upon cycle completion Run dehumidifier in laundry room Avoid overfilling detergent and fabric softener compartments of dispenser Dry the inside of washer and gas ket after every run Residue stains buildup mold or mildew stains in dispenser drawer Moisture in the washer Use of non HE detergent Overdosing detergent Remove dispenser drawer and wipe dispens...

Page 23: ...ation See INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS for removing shipping bolts and foam block Wash load unevenly distributed in drum Stop washer and rearrange wash load OPERATING Washer does not start Electrical power cord may not be plugged in or connection may be loose Make sure plug fits tightly in wall outlet House fuse blown circuit breaker tripped or a power outage has oc curred Reset circuit breaker or re...

Page 24: ...eater is set too low or is a distance from washer Measure hot water temperature at nearby faucet with candy or meat thermometer Water tempera ture should be at least 120 F 49 C Adjust water heater as necessary Hot water is being used elsewhere in the house Avoid using hot water elsewhere before or during washer use There may not be enough hot water available for proper cleaning If problem persists...

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