Kenmore Automatic Washer, Owner'S Manual And Installation Instructions

Page 1: ...y Rinse System AUTOMATIC WASHER IMPORTANT Read and follow all safety and operating instructions before first use of this product Sears Roebuck and Co Hoffman Estates IL 60179 U S A Sears Canada Inc Toronto Ontario M5B 2B8 www sears com www sears ca 3955139 PRINTED IN USA 10 00 ...

Page 2: ...st economical way For more information about the care and operation of Kenmore appliances call your nearest Sears store You will need the complete model and serial numbers when requesting information Your washer s model and serial numbers are located on the Model and Serial Number Plate Use the space below to record the model number and serial number of your new Kenmore washer Model No __ Serial N...

Page 3: ...wash basket if it chips or rusts due to defective material or workmanship Full 1 Year Warranty on Mechanical and Electrical parts For one year from the date of purchase when this washer is installed and operated according to the instructions that come with it Sears will repair or replace any of its mechanical or electrical parts if they are defective in material or workmanship Warranty Restriction...

Page 4: ... kill or hurt you and others All safety messages will follow the safety alert symbol and either the word DANGER or WARNING These words mean You can be killed or seriously injured if you don t immediately follow instructions You can be killed or seriously injured if you don t follow instructions All safety messages will tell you what the potential hazard is tell you how to reduce the chance of inju...

Page 5: ...em has not been used for such a period before using a washing machine turn on all hot water faucets and let the water flow from each for several min utes This will release any accumulat ed hydrogen gas As the gas is flam mable do not smoke or use an open flame during this time SAVE THESE Do not allow children to play on or in the washer Close supervision of children is necessary when the washer is...

Page 6: ...ist of tools and parts needed see pages 7 9 A SELECT LOCATION FORYOUR WASHER pgs 11 13 Recessed Area Closet Installation Instructions p 11 Standpipe Drain System p 13 39 in 99 cm l LaundryTub Drain System p 12 99 cm Floor Drain System p 13 ...

Page 7: ...ing on installation C CONNECT DRAIN HOSE pgs 15 16 _T TWIST o _ _ Tools Needed Parts Supplied Pliers that open to 1 9 IGin 3 95 cm Flashlight optional depending on installation 1 yellow single wire hose clamp top of drain hose 1 silver double wire hose clamp bottom of drain hose ...

Page 8: ...ight optionaI depending on installation 2 water inlet hoses 4 fiat water inlet hose washers E CONNECT INLET HOSES TO WATER FAUCETS p 17 Tools Needed Parts Supplied Pliers that open to 19 _6inches 3 95 cm Bucket optional Flashlight optionaI depending on depending on installation installation 2 water inlet hoses ...

Page 9: ...plied Flashlight optional depending on installation Shipping strap with fastener G LEVEL WASHER p 19 Tools Needed Parts Supplied 9 _6in 1 43 cm open end wrench Flashlight optional depending on installation Wood block 2 front leveling legs with nuts ...

Page 10: ...TRUCTIONS This washer must be grounded In the event of 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 cord having an equipment grounding conductor and a grounding plug The plug must be plugged into an appropriate outlet that is properly installed and grounded in accordance with ...

Page 11: ...55cm_ minimum ventilation area 3in _9 3 in __ 7 6 cm FrontView Side View FrontView Door Hot Shown Door Shown DoorWith Vent Add nonal cJearance Ior wail door and floor moldings may be required To reduce transfer ol washer sounds a clearance o_1 in 25 cm on the sides nl the washer is recommended The installation spacing is in inches centimeters and is the minimum allowable Allow additional space if ...

Page 12: ...wing points Grounded receptacle Must Hot and cold water faucets be within 4 ft 1 2 m of where Must provide water pressure the power cord is attached to between 5 100 psi and be the back of the washer within 4 ft 1 2 m of the hot and cold water fill valves attached to the back of the washer Laundry tub drain system Needs a minimum 20 gal 76 L laundry tub 39 in 99 cm Support Floor must be sturdy eno...

Page 13: ... per minute is required If you have You will need to buy Laundry tub or standpipe taller than 96 in 2 4 m 1 in 2 5 cm diameter standpipe Overhead sewer Sump pump system if not already available 2 in 5 cm diameter to 1 in 2 5 cm diameter standpipe adapter Part No 3363920 Standard 20 gal 76 L 39 in 99 cm tall drain tub or utility sink and sump pump available from local plumbing suppliers Floor drain...

Page 14: ...ove washer close to its final location STEP 1 Do not cut yellow strap Pull yellow strap firmly until completely removed from washer Depending on your model there should be either two or three cotter pins on the end of the shipping strap when it is pulled out of the washer The electrical plug is attached to this shipping strap Electrical plug Shipping strap STEP 3 Cut the shipping strap about 16 in...

Page 15: ...d of the drain hose _ 4in 6 mm from the end TWIST AND PUSH d Place clamp over area marked CLAMR Release clamp in 6 ram c Open clamp Twist hose back and forth while pushing down onto drain connector at the bottom of the washer Continue until hose contacts the ribbed stop on the cabinet 6 mnm z_ Drain X se _ _ _ 6 ram If you have You will need to buy Drain hose that is too short Drain hose Part No 3...

Page 16: ...o standpipe Do not lay excess drain hose in bottom of laundry tub D CONNECT INLET HOSES TO WASHER Proper connection of your inlet hoses will allow hot and cold water to enter your washer properly It also helps prevent water damage due to leaks NOTE Replace inlet hoses after five years of use to reduce the risk of hose failure Periodically inspect and replace inlet hoses if bulges kinks cuts wear o...

Page 17: ...rds turn with pliers to tighten coupling DO NOT OVER TIGHTEN this could damage valves STEP 2 Attach the hose with the red coupling to the hot water faucet Screw on coupling by hand Make an additional two4hirds turn with pliers to tighten coupling DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN this could damage the coupling STEP 3 Attach the hose with the blue coupling to the cold water faucet Screw on coupling by hand Make a...

Page 18: ... standpipe Tightly wrap the shipping strap around the drain hose and water inlet hoses not the handles or stems Push fastener into the nearest hole in the shipping strap I i STEP 2 Locate the remaining piece of shipping strap not the end with the cotter pins from STEP 3 of REMOVE SHIPPING STRAR Use it to wrap the drain hose together with the laundry tub or standpipe Push fastener into the nearest ...

Page 19: ...washer forward until rear of washer is at least 3 in 7 6 cm off floor You may hear the self adjusting rear legs click into place Lower washer to floor Check levelness of the washer by placing a level on top of the washer first side to side then front4o back STEP 7 If washer is not level prop up the front of the washer and adjust the legs up or down as necessary Lower washer and reset self adjustin...

Page 20: ...emoved all packaging materials Removed shipping strap with three cotter pins Installed all parts listed on pages 7 9 Check that The washer is level The nuts on the front legs are tight Check that the water faucets are turned on FINAL STEPS V Plug into a grounded 3 prongoutlet V Remove the blue protective film on the console and any tape remaining on washer Take a few minutes and read the OPERATING...

Page 21: ...TRUCTIONS These instructions are found under the lid of your washer DISPENSER 1 SELECT ADJUST WATER LEVEL PREWASH SOAK TEMP WASH RINSE TEMP SPEEDS Add measured liquid chlorine bleach to the dispensen Do not use powdered bleach in this dispenser Do not use liquid fabric softener in this washer Use fabric softener sheets in the dryer Add measured detergent to the washer basket Make the selections fo...

Page 22: ...ergent for 30 minutes Rinse Rub detergent into any remaining stains Rinse thoroughly Wash Cream Milk Ice Cream Sponge immediately or apply a prewash soil and stain remover Rinse Wash Repeat if necessary If stain remains apply a few drops of liquid detergent Rinse If stain remains soak Wash Grass Use an enzyme presoak or rub enzyme detergent on the stain Launder with detergent and bleach appropriat...

Page 23: ... size of your wash load see page 24 STEP 5 OPTIONAL STEP If desired set PREWASH SOAK TEMPERATURE Control _ see page 24 STEP 6 Set the WASH RINSE TEMPERATURE Control _ see page 25 STEP 7 Set SPEEDS _ Control according to the type of fabric in the load see page 25 STEP 8 Push the Cvcle Selector Control Timer knob _ in and turn to the right to desired setting see page 26 STEP 9 Pull the Cycle Selecto...

Page 24: ...ed set the PREWASH SOAK TEMPERATURE Control to the water temperature that matches the type of fabrics and soils in your load Follow garment label instructions Select COLD colors that bleed light soils WARM bright colors moderate to light soils or HOT whites and pastels heavy or greasy soils water WARM COLD HOT G For normal loads start with the MEDIUM LOAD setting Adjust up or down depending on you...

Page 25: ... heavily soiled items SPEEDS DESCRIPTIONS This section illustrates and describes the wash spin speeds you can select with the SPEEDS Control Each speed setting is designed for different types of fabrics and soil levels REGULAR PERMANENT SLOW I FAST PRESS DEU_IkTE o_HEAVY DUTY SL0W SILOW FAST FAST HAND WASHABLES HANG DRY INI1ERMrI _NT FASTI SlOW SLOWISLOW HAND WASHABLES Use this speed setting for h...

Page 26: ... is added as the machine spins the load Repeated spinning with six periodic sprays achieves excellent rinsing results NOTES To assure proper spray rinsing Do not open the washer lid during spray rinsing Do not use a liquid fabric softener You could stain your clothes Use a fab ric softener sheet in the dryer instead 2ND RINSE A second rinse removes excess detergent residue STEP 1 Set the WATER LEV...

Page 27: ...Use the amount of detergent or presoak additive recommended by the manufacturer The SOAK cycle automatically advances into the PREWASH cycle PREWASH Use this cycle to get up to 4 minutes of agitation to help remove heavy soils and stains that need pretreatment STEP 1 Set the WATER LEVEL Control STEP 2 Set the PREWASH I SOAK TEMPERATURE Control STEP 3 Set the SPEEDS Control STEP 4 Set the Cycle Sel...

Page 28: ...n I no spin Spin Spin Spray rinse Spin Off 2ND RINSE IT __w_w_ Fill to selected level i Agitates selected time I_ Drain no spin Spin Off SOAK Fill to selected level Agitate Soak advances to PREWASH PREWASH IZIselected level Wash selected time IZI Ora n no spin Spin I 1 reset to wash cycle and time 28 ...

Page 29: ...to where the cleaning action is displacing the clothes that are there with a roll over motion For your largest loads the TRIPLE ACTION TM Agitator has a load sensing feature that actually senses when you are washing a really large load and responds by moving the top part of the agitator in an additional up and down motion This ensures that all clothes get moved down to the lower vanes UNDERSTANDIN...

Page 30: ...nufacturer s directions for safe use A cup with a pouring spout will help you avoid spilling liquid chlorine bleach carefully into the dispenser Do not let bleach splash drip or run down into washer basket Undiluted bleach will damage any fabric it touches Start the washer Bleach will be diluted automatically before it comes in contact with the wash load NOTE Do not use this dispenser to add powde...

Page 31: ...inside out to avoid pilling Tie strings and sashes so they will not tangle Mend tears loose hems and seams Treat spots and stains Stained or wet garments should be washed promptly for best results SORTING Separate heavily soiled items from lightly soiled ones even if they would normally be washed together Separate lint givers towels chenille from lint takers corduroy synthetics permanent press Whe...

Page 32: ...up not by their weight Mix large and small items in each load Load evenly to maintain washer balance An off balance load can make the washer vibrate during spin Use a higher water level setting to reduce wrinkling with permanent press clothes and some synthetic knits These items should have more room to move in the water than heaw items towels jeans Reduce wash time by using a lower water level se...

Page 33: ...r WINTER STORAGE OR MOVING CARE Install and store your washer where it will not freeze Because some water may stay in the hoses freezing can damage your washer If storing or moving your washer during freezing weather winterize it To winterize washer 1 Shut off both water faucets 2 Disconnect and drain water inlet hoses 3 Put 1 quart 1 L of R V type antifreeze in the basket 4 Run washer on a SPIN s...

Page 34: ...ater to starting washer deflect off tub ring Unit not level causing water Ensure front feet are installed and to deflect off tub ring nuts are tightened Level washer Reset rear legs see Installation Instructions Section G Load is unbalanced Spray Redistribute the load rinses are deflecting off load Washer is overloaded Fills or Reduce load size spray rinses are deflecting off load Won t Drain Drai...

Page 35: ... rear legs Rear leveling legs not set see Installation Instructions Section G Nuts on front feet not tight Tighten nuts see Installation Instructions Section G Yellow shipping strap with Remove strap with cotter pins cotter pins not completely see installation Instructions removed Section B Floor not strong enough Relocate washer see Installation to support washer Instructions Section A Gears enga...

Page 36: ...agitator is much This is normal Too Low Not higher than the highest water Completely level This creates a perception Filling of the washer not being full Tub is Tub pulled forward when Ensure tub is centered before Crooked unloading starting washer Tub moves This is normal Unit not level Ensure front feet are installed and nuts are tightened Levelwasher Reset rear legs see Installation Instruction...

Page 37: ...s properly and lights Dye transfer due to not Unload the washer as soon as unloading washer promptly it stops Load is Not removing load promptly Unload the washer as soon as it stops Wrinkled Wrong cycle for fabrics Use cold rinses and cycles with slow being washed spin speeds to reduce wrinkling Overloading Loads should move freely during wash Wash smaller loads Load is Wash water not warm enough...

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