Kenmore 4908 series, Owner'S Manual And Installation Instructions

Page 1: ...Front Loading Automatic Washer Models 4908 _ _i_i_ _Ji_ Designed to use only HE High Efficiency Detergent Code n DC68 02883A 01 Sears Canada Inc Toronto Ontario Canada M5B 2C3 www sears ca ...

Page 2: ...ving Care 24 TROUBLESHOOTING 25 Washer and Components 25 Washer Operation 26 Clothes Care 27 SERVICE NUMBER BACK COVER Protection Agreements Your purchase has added value because you can depend on Sears HomeCentraP for service With over 2 400 Service Technicians and more than a million parts and accessories we have the tools parts knowledge and skills to back our pledge We Service What We Sell You...

Page 3: ...to Ontario Canada IVl5B2C3 Furl One Year Warranty on Mechanical Parts For one year from the date of purchase supplier will repair or replace any of its mechanical parts if defective in material or workmanship This Pedestal must be installed with this washer according to the instructions provided in the Pedestal installation instructions Warranty ReslrictJon if the pedestal is subject to other than...

Page 4: ...red if trapped inside Do not tamper with the controls Do not repair replace or service any part of your washer yourself unless you fully understand the recommended user repair instructions and have the skills to carry them out Work done by an unauthorized person may void your warranty Store laundry detergents and other laundry supplies in a cool dry place out of children s reach Do not wash or dry...

Page 5: ...ocal Sears store or Sears Service Center For further information please call 1 800 4 MY HOME 1 800 469 4663 Optional pedesta To order call your local Sears store For further information please call 1 800 4 MY HOME 1 800 469 4993 Pedestal Height Color Model Number 14 35 5cm Glacier White 19101 14 35 5cm Imperial Silver 19107 Stacking Kit Are you on planing to stack your Kenmore washer and dryer To ...

Page 6: ...can cause damage in low temperatures InstallaSon clearances The location must be large enough to allow the washer door to be fully opened Additional spacing should be considered for ease of installation and servicing The door opens more than 90 and it is not reversible Additional clearances might be required for wall door and floor moldings Additional spacing of 1 2 5 cm on all sides of the washer...

Page 7: ...stalled using the standpipe drain system floor or wall the laundry tub drain system or the floor drain system Select the drain hose installation method you need See Tools and Parts Standpipe drain system wail or floor views A B The standpipe drain requires a minimum diameter standpipe of 2 5 cm The minimum carry away capacity can be no less than 17 gal 64 L per minute The top of the standpipe must...

Page 8: ...ified electrician if you are not sure the washer is properly grounded Do not have a fuse in the neutral or ground circuit GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS For a grounded cord connected washer This washer must be grounded In the event of a malfunction or breakdown grounding will reduce the risk of electrical shock by providing a path of least resistance for electric current This washer is equipped with a cor...

Page 9: ...ect the inlet hoses to the water faucets Make sure the washer drum is empty 1 Check the inlet hose to ensure a washer is inside each fill hose Thread the inlet hoses to the HOT and COLD faucet connections On the other end of the hose check for one rubber washer per hose and install each fill hose to the water valve Make sure the hose with the Hot printed line is attached to the HOT faucet Tighten ...

Page 10: ...ace inlet hoses after 5 years of use to reduce the risk of hose failure Record hose installation or replacement dates on the hoses for future reference Periodically inspect and replace hoses if bulges kinks cuts wear or leaks are found Proper routing of the drain hose protects your floors from damage due to water leakage Read and follow these instructions Remove drain hose fTom the washer Gently p...

Page 11: ...ct electrical supply and the recommended grounding method See Electrical Requirements 2 Check that all parts are now installed If there is an extra part go back through the steps to see which step was skipped 3 Check that you have all of your tools 4 Dispose of or recycle all packaging materials 5 Check that the water faucets are on 6 Check for leaks around faucets and inlet hoses Electrical Shock...

Page 12: ... vibration 4 Shock absorbers at the washer base to minimize movement Stainless Steel Drum The stainless steel drum eliminates corrosion and enables higher spin speeds for more water extraction reducing drying time Direct Drive inverter Motor The power to handle anything Our direct drive inverter motor delivers power right to the washer tub from a variable speed reversible motor A beltless direct d...

Page 13: ...o reduce the risk of fire electric shock or injury to persons read the IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS before operating this appliance The following is a guide to using your washer Please refer to specific sections of this manual for more detailed information Do not store laundry products on the top surface of this washer Vibration is normal during operation Your Washer is designed to use high effic...

Page 14: ...p to 15 seconds before the cycle continues Pressing Power cancels the cycle and stops your washer The Wash Rinse and Spin indicator lights will illuminate during those portions of the cycle WARNING Do not place anything on top of your washer while it is running Your new washer has a dispenser drawer with three separate compartments for your laundry additives one is for detergent one is for liquid ...

Page 15: ...id chlorine bleach only 1 Add chlorine bleach to the bleach compartment DO NOT exceed the MAX FILL line 2 Avoid splashing or over filling the compartment 3 Your Washer automatically dispenses bleach into the tub at the appropriate time 4 The dispenser automatically dilutes liquid chlorine bleach before it reaches the wash load NOTES Never pour undiluted liquid chlorine bleach directly onto the loa...

Page 16: ...u are able to unlock the door and wish to continue the wash cycle close the door and press the Start Pause button Lockingconsols This function prevents children from playing with your washer Activating the Child Lock function Press and hold both the Soil Level and Cycle Signal buttons simultaneously for approximately 3 seconds If the Child Lock function is activated the door is locked and the Chil...

Page 17: ...e load is unbalanced The suds reduction routine removes extra suds and assures proper rinsing of your garments The options you select will also affect the cycle times that are shown in the Preset Cycle Settings table Door Looked When the status light illuminates the door is locked Wash Cycles Choose Wash Cycles by rotating the Cycles selector knob to the desired cycle The indicator light for the c...

Page 18: ...l Heavy Duty Perm Press Sanitize Bedding Deep Steam Delicates Whites Wool Express Wash Rinse Spin Spin Only Eco Clean drum e 58 1 44 52 1 57 1 16 1 48 45 1 15 1 00 26 19 12 1 34 EH C Extra Hot Cold H C Hot Cold W W Warm Warm W C Warm Cold C C Cold Cold EH Extra High H High IVl Medium L Low NS No Spin H Heavy N Normal Y L Light 18 ...

Page 19: ...stains Delicates For sheer fabrics bras lingerie silk and other handwash only fabrics For best results use liquid detergent Wool For machine washable wool Loads should be under 8 pounds Express Wash For lightly soiled garments needed quickly i Rinse Spin Use for loads that need rinsing only or to add rinse added fabric softener to a load SpinOnly Provides a spin to remove more water Extra Hot Cold...

Page 20: ...h cold water and detergent tumbles then drains and advances to the selected wash cycle Some cycles cannot be selected with with this option You cannot select the prewash option in the Delicate Wool Express Wash Hand Wash Rinse Spin and Spin Only cycles Extra Rinse Add an additional rinse at the end of the cycle to more thoroughly remove laundry additives and perfumes Extended Spin Add additional t...

Page 21: ...s occasionally check under the rubber rim at the front of the tub for small items Use only HE High Efficiency detergent Close zippers snaps and hooks to avoid snagging other items Remove pins buckles and other hard objects to avoid scratching the washer interior Remove non washable trim and ornaments Empty pockets and turn them inside out Turn down cuffs brush away lint and dirt Turn synthetic kni...

Page 22: ...ack the seal bellow to inspect all areas under the seal bellow and to check for foreign objects If stained areas are found wipe down these areas of the seal bellow using the procedure that follows a Mix a dilute solution using 3Acup 177 mL of liquid chlorine bleach and 1 gal 3 8 L of warm tap water b Wipe the seal bellow area with the dilute solution using a damp cloth c Let stand 5 minutes d Wipe...

Page 23: ...follows Select the Express Wash cycle and add bleach to the automatic dispenser Run your Washer through the cycle without a load Turn the water faucets off and disconnect the inlet hoses Unplug your Washer from the electrical outlet and leave your Washer door open to let air circulate inside the tumbler If your Washer has been stored in below freezing temperatures allow time for any leftover water...

Page 24: ... washer will be moved during freezing weather put in 1 qt 1 L of R V type antifreeze in the drum Run washer on a Drain Spin cycle Unplug the power cord Disconnect the drain hose from the drain system and attach to rear panel clips 4 Shut off both water faucets 5 6 Disconnect the water inlet hoses from faucets then drain the hoses and clip them to the rear panel of the washer IMPORTANT Call service...

Page 25: ...turn To prevent it cut down on detergents Noisy vibrating off balance is the washer level The washer must be level The four feet should be properly installed and the nuts should be tightened against the washer cabinet All four feet of the washer must be in firm contact with the floor If the washer is on a pedestal the washer must be secured to the pedestal and all four pedestal feet must be in fir...

Page 26: ...uid chlorine bleach to the correct compartments Add powdered or liquid color safe bleach to the Main Wash compartment Be sure to match powdered color safe bleach with powdered detergent or match liquid color safe bleach with liquid detergent Is there water in the dispenser at the end of the cycle A small amount of water will remain in the dispenser compartment This is normal Washer odor See Cleani...

Page 27: ...ere is a drain restriction call for service Close the door and press the Start Pause Button For your safety your Washer will not tumble or spin unless the door is closed Load is too wet at the end of the cycle Use the High or Extra High spin speed Use high efficiency detergent to reduce over sudsing Load is too small Very small loads one or two items may become unbalanced and not spin out complete...

Page 28: ...ensing balls will not operate correctly with this washer Add liquid fabric softener to the fabric softener compartment Did you use powdered detergent in a low speed cycle Consider using liquid detergent Did you use Express Wash on a large load For best results use Express Wash for small lightly soiled loads Load is wrinkled twisted tangled Did you unload the washer promptly Unload the washer as so...

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