Kenmore LAUNDRY CENTER 3405594, Owner'S Manual And Installation Instructions

Page 1: ...tructions 24 Inch Wide LAUNDRY CENTER Washer Gas Dryer 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 PART NO 3405594 PRINTED IN U S A ...

Page 2: ...any other appliance WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS Do nottry to light any appliance Do not touch any electrical switch do not use any phone in your building Clear the room building or area of all occupants Immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbor s phone Follow the gas supplier s instructions If you cannot reachyour gas supplier call the fire department Installation and service must be perf...

Page 3: ...e your new Kenmore Laundry Center in the safest and most economical way If you need 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 laundry center s model and serial numbers are located on the Model and Serial Number Plate Use the space below to record the model nu...

Page 4: ...Restriction If the laundry center is operated for any purpose other than Private Family Use all warranty coverage is effective for only 90 days Warranty Service Warranty service is available by contact ing your nearest Sears Service Center in the United States This warranty applies only while this laundry center is in use in the United States This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you m...

Page 5: ...center is used near children Before the laundry center is removed from service or discarded remove the washer lid and dryer door Do not reach into the washer if the tub or agitator is moving Do not reach into the dryer if the drum is moving Do not install or store this laundry center where it will be exposed to the weather Do not tamper with controls Do not repair or replace any part of the laundr...

Page 6: ...list of tools and parts needed see pages 6 12 A SELECT LOCATION FOR YOUR LAUNDRY CENTER pgs 14 19 Laundry Tub Drain System p 15 Standpipe Drain System p 16 Floor Drain System p 16 Recessed Area Closet Installation Instructions pgs 17 18 J ...

Page 7: ...B INSTALL LEVELING LEGS p 20 Parts Needed supplied with laundry center 2 rear leveling legs 2 front leveling legs C REMOVE STYROFOAM PACKING p 20 Yellowcard ...

Page 8: ...withlaundry center 1 silver double 1 yellow single wire wire hose clamp hose clamp top of bottom of drain drain hose hose E CONNECT INLET HOSES TO LAUNDRY CENTER pgs 22 23 Tools Needed Pliers that open to 19 16inches Flashlight optional depending on installation Parts Needed supplied with laundry center 2 water inlet hoses 4 flat water inlet hose washers ...

Page 9: ...ashlight optional installation depending on installation Parts Needed supplied with laundry center 2 waterinlethoses G SECURE CABLE BRACKET p 24 Tools Needed cuWir_r_ _ I I Flat bladed or Flashlight 2 Phillips head optional depending Drill screwdriver on installation Parts Needed your installation _ Cablpelibe da c_tl laundry center ...

Page 10: ...nstallation Parts Needed supplied with laundry center Plastic strap I LEVEL LAUNDRY CENTER p 25 Tools Needed Parts Needed _ open enidnCwhrench Flashlight optional depending on installation Wood block supplied with laundry center 2 front leveling legs installed previously 10 ...

Page 11: ...sistant to L P gas Flashlight optional depending on installation Do not use pipe Use pipe joint joint compound compound 3 8 inch male pipe flare V2 inch to optional depending 3 8 inch pipe on installation reducer Rigid gas supply line approved for natural gas use NOTE additional fittings may be required 11 ...

Page 12: ...Tin snips Flashlight optional Flat bladed depending on installation screwdriver PaNs Needed 4 inch metal elbow s 4 inch rigid or flexible optional depending heavy metal vent on installation 4 inch outlet 4 4 inch exhaust hood diameter clamps 12 ...

Page 13: ...required A time delay fuse or circuit breaker is recommended Be sure fuse or circuit breaker matches the rating of your line Use a separate circuit serving only your laundry center Do not use an extension cord GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS This appliance must be grounded in the event of malfunction or break down grounding will reduce the risk of electric shock by providing a path of least resistance for ...

Page 14: ...nterizing Information Proper operation of dryer cycles requires temperatures above 45 F at lower temperatures the dryer may not shut off at the end of automatic cycles and drying times will be extended Use at least the minimum installation spacings described on page 18 This will ensure you have an adequate clearance for service and proper operation including flow of combustion and ventilation air ...

Page 15: ...undry tub drain system Needs a minimum 20 gallon laundry tub Support Floor must be sturdy enough to support a total weight of 500 pounds includes laundry center and load weight Level floor Maximum allowable slope under entire laundry center 1 inch Shut off valve No further than 6 feet away from laundry center Rigid gas supply line Approved for natural gas use Top of tub must be at Ieast 39 inches ...

Page 16: ...carry away capacity of 17 gallons per minute is required If you have You may need to buy Laundry tub or standpipe Sump pump system taller than 96 inches if not already available 14nch diameter standpipe 24nch diameter to 14nch diameter standpipe adapter Part No 3363920 Overhead sewer Standard 20 gallon 394nch tall drain tub or utility sink and sump pump available from local plumbing suppliers Floo...

Page 17: ... on page 18 This will ensure you have an adequate clearance for service and proper operation including flow of combustion and ventilation air and that you have a sufficient distance from combustible construction Be sure your location allows for a proper exhaust installation A gas dryer must be exhausted to the outdoors See pages 28 32 for complete exhaust requirements Check code requirements Some ...

Page 18: ...e a 6 inch minimum clearance above the laundry center All installations must be exhausted outside Use at least the minimum dimensions indicated O oo oO t I FRONT VIEW SIDE VIEW DOOR NOT SHOWN DOOR SHOWN 48 sq in minimum ventilation area 24 sq in minimum ventilation area _L 51 2 FRONT VIEW DOORWITHVENT Additional clearancesforwail doorandfloormoldingsmay berequired Openingis minimumforclosetdoor Lo...

Page 19: ...troduction of outside air such as a nearby window should be at least twice as large as the laundry center exhaust opening This laundry center is suitable for mobile home installations The installation must conform to the Manufactured Home Construction and Safety Standard Title 24 CFR Part 3280 formerly the Federal Standard for Mobile Homes Construction and Safety Title 24 HUD Part 280 Laundry cent...

Page 20: ...gs STEP 1 Screw front legs into the holes in the triangular braces in front corners Screw them in with an adjustable wrench to the diamond marks on the ridges STEP 2 Carefully stand the laundry center upright Because of the weight of the laundry center two people should lift it C REMOVE STYROFOAM PACKING To prevent floor damage set laundry center onto cardboard before moving across floor Move laun...

Page 21: ...n Place clamp over the straight end of the drain hose Y4 inch from the end c Open clamp Twist hose back and forth while pushing onto drain connector on the side of the laundry center Continue until hose contacts the ribbed stops on the cabinet AND PUSH d Place clamp over area marked CLAMP Release clamp Soft coupler If you have You will need to buy Drain hose that is too short Drain hose Part No 38...

Page 22: ... CONNECTINLETHOSES TO LAUNDRY CENTER Proper connection of your inlet hoses will allow hot and cold water to enter your laundry center properly It also helps prevent water damage due to leaks Slip and Fall Hazard Use new water inlet hoses Failure to do so can result in head injury or broken bones NOTE Replace inlet hoses after five years of use to reduce the risk of hose failure Periodically inspec...

Page 23: ...s 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 two thirds 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 to faucet by ha...

Page 24: ...the wall where the bracket will be installed Prepare mounting holes suitable for your wall construction STEP 3 Attach the cable wire bracket to a board and mount on the wall Check that bracket is secure For some instal lations it may be easier to make the gas and exhaust vent connections before attaching cable bracket to wall NOTE Screws to attach the cable bracket have not been provided because o...

Page 25: ...off valve L P gas supply pressure must not exceed 13 water column Securely tighten all gas connections Failure to follow these instructions can result in death explosion or fire It is your responsibility to contact a qualified gas line installer to ensure you have natural gas The design of this laundry center has been certified by the American Gas Association for use at altitudes up to 2 000 feet ...

Page 26: ...sign certified by the American Gas Association for connecting the laundry center to the gas supply line uuL _J_ Flexiblegas connector be used to connect the laundry center to the existing gas line V_ inch NPT plugged tapping connection Reduceror V2 1ech gas connector supply line Gasshut offvalve The gas supply must have a shut off valve The valve should be in the same room as the laundry center wi...

Page 27: ...the non flared male threads only There should be a natural loop in the flexible gas connector The flexible gas connector must not be twisted kinked or attached with any sharp bends STEP 3 Open the shut off valve in the supply line The valve is open when the handle is parallel to the gas pipe STEP 4 Test all the connections by brushing on a soapy water solution liquid detergent also works well Bubb...

Page 28: ... Use a heavy metal vent Do not use a plastic vent Do not use a metal foil vent Do not exhaust laundry center into a chimney a wall a ceiling or a concealed space of a building The diameter of the heavy metal vent must be 4 inches Do not use an exhaust hood with a magnetic latch If using an existing exhaust system disconnect vent from the laundry center and clean one section at a time until you rea...

Page 29: ...ear exhaust system depends on the type of vent the number of elbows and the type of exhaust hood Refer to the chart below Side ExhausL Side exhaust adds a 90 turn inside the laundry center To determine maximum exhaust length add one 90 turn to the chart EXHAUST HOOD TYPE Number of Maximum length of 4 inch 90 Turns diameter rigid heavy metal vent 0 36fl 34fl 29ft 1 26fl 24fl 2Oft 2 16fl 14fl 12ft N...

Page 30: ... vent usually comes in 2 foot lengths Use tin snips to cut the vent 3 inches longer than your measurement in order to make a connection STEP 3 Place a clamp on each end of vent elbow and connect elbow to your laundry center s exhaust outlet Tape the joint with duct tape Tighten clamp Tape STEP 4 Connect vent to elbow Tape the joint with duct tape Tighten clamp STEP 5 Install one end of elbow on ve...

Page 31: ...lamp on each end of vent elbow Install one end of elbow on vent the other end to the exhaust hood Tape joints and tighten clamps Tape STEP 6 Stretch the vent only as needed by pulling out from the center in each direction De not stretch vent sections over 6 feet If distance is more than 6 feet use 2 or more sections of rigid metal vent with flexible metal vent attached at ends STEP 7 Connect the v...

Page 32: ...nt by using a loop system A kit is available from your local Sears store or Sears Service Center NOTE Vent systems come in many varieties Select the type that best fits your installation Three of the most common types of installations are illustrated here LOOP SYSTEM 32 i Loop system with standard eibows i PERISCOPE SYSTEM 1 1 1 1 1 Vent system L with one periscope j 2 inch clearance I Loop system...

Page 33: ... into the grounded outlet or power supply Turn power supply on Wipe the interior of the dryer drum thoroughly with a damp cloth to remove any dust Remove the blue protective film on the console and any tape remaining on laundry center Take a few minutes and read the Operating Instructions pages 34 43 to fully understand your new laundry center Start the washer and allow it to complete the HEAVY DU...

Page 34: ...orted clothes in the washer STEP 2 Close washer lid STEP 3 Set WATER LEVEL Control O based on the size of your wash load see page 35 STEP 4 Set WATER TEMP Control O see page 35 STEP 5 Push the Cycle Selector Control Timer Knob_in and turn to the right to desired cycle and time see pages 36 37 STEP 6 Pull the Cycle Selector Control Timer Knob out The dial will rotate as the cycle progresses The kno...

Page 35: ...mperature for handling the wash load WATER TENIP WARM WARM COLD WARM COLD HOT COLDi iCOLD SELECTING WATER TEMPERATURES Wash Water Temperature Suggested Fabrics Comments HOT Work clothes Best cleaning for heavily soiled items 120 F or above Sturdy whites Removes oils perspiration greasy soils colorfast pastels and stains Diapers Prevents graying or yellowing WARM Dark non colorfast colors Best for ...

Page 36: ...ed to other cycles You can select up to 10 minutes of wash time Wash combines slow speed agitation and slow spin speeds to reduce wrinkling NOTE When the timer reaches PAUSE the washer will drain and pause for no more than two minutes while some of the wash water is drained and replaced with cool water KNIT DELICATE Use this cycle for lingerie and loosely knit items Cycle has up to 8 minutes of wa...

Page 37: ...in use the HEAVY DUTY Cycle For slow agitation and spin use the PERMANENT PRESS Cycle STEP 4 Pull Cycle Selector Control Timer Knob out to start washer SPIN ONLY A drain and spin may help shorten drying times for some heavy fabrics or special care items by removing excess water STEP 1 Set the Cycle Selector Control Timer Knob to a SPIN setting For fast spin use the HEAVY DUTY Cycle For slow spin u...

Page 38: ... water level With this lower water level you may hear a clicking sound from the upper portion of the agitator During Drain The rate that water is drained from your washer depends on your installation If water is drained quickly from the washer you may hear air being pulled through the pump This happens during the end of draining After Drain and Before Spin When the cycle changes from draining to s...

Page 39: ...se Drain IZI Drain no spin no spin Spin Spin KNIT DELICATE I _w_ Fill to selected level 1 Wash IZI Wash I I Drain no spin I Spin iT I __v_ Fillto selectedlevel Rinse IT selected level i Rinse I I Drain no spin Spin 1 Off 1 IZI l_ I Drain Off V I no spin PREWASH IZIselected level Wash selected time 1 Drain no spin J Spin I I Off reset to wash cycle i and time Spin 1 11 Off SOAK _1 Fi to selected le...

Page 40: ...yer and shut door Fire Hazard No washer can completely remove oil Do not dry anything that has ever had any type of oil on it including cooking oils Items containing foam rubber or plastic must be dried on a clothesline or by using an air cycle Failure to follow these instructions can result in death or fire STEP 3 Set Cycle Selector Control Timer O see pages 41 42 STEP 4 Press PUSH TO START DRYER...

Page 41: ...s Set the Cycle Selector Control Timer to NORMAL DRY which is good for most fabrics At the end of the cycle feel the dried clothes If they are damp select MORE DRY the next time you do a similar load If they are overdried select LESS DRY the next time you do a similar load Dryness is determined by thermostats that react to the amount of moisture in the air exhausted from the dryer Moist air indica...

Page 42: ...ut heat Use the AIR DRY Cycle or place the items on a line or rack to air dry Type of Load DELICATE FABRICS Sheer curtains 2 or 3 panels gauze lace etc RUBBER PLASTIC HEAT SENSITIVE FABRICS Foam rubber Pillows padded bras stuffed toys Make sure coverings are securely stitched Shake and fluff pillows by hand several times during the cycle Make sure pillows are completely dry Foam rubber pillows tak...

Page 43: ...ting PUSH TO START DRYER SOFT HEAT System guards against overdrying This helps your fabrics retain the natural moisture they need prevents static and reduces pilling the formation of small lint like balls on the surface of garments Pilling is the natural result of washing and wearing of garments Kenmore dryers help prevent overdrying so you get outstanding fabric care In the automatic drying and t...

Page 44: ...bjects on your laundry cen ter they can damage the finish Turn pockets of heavy items inside out for even drying Turn synthetic knits inside out before washing to avoid pilling Stained or wet garments should be washed promptly for best results Place small items such as baby socks or hankies in laundry bag for easier removal Articles to be ironed should be removed from the dryer while still slightl...

Page 45: ...d 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 heavy items towels jeans Reduce wash time by using a lower water level setting Loads with only a few small ...

Page 46: ...ully Put one fabric softener sheet on top of the load before starting the dryer Do not add a fabric softener sheet after the drying cycle has started Instant heat can cause the fabric softener to spot fabrics Remove fabric softener stains by wetting the stains and rubbing them with liquid detergent or bar soap and rewash Some fabric softeners can clog the lint screen and slow drying Use fabric sof...

Page 47: ...turn brown with age so treat immediately Sponge or soak fresh stains with cold water Wash If stain remains soak 15 minutes in a solution of lukewarm water liquid detergent and a few drops of white vinegar Rinse Wash Blood Rinse immediately or soak in cold water with enzyme presoak for 30 minutes or longer Rinse Rub detergent into any remaining stains Rinse If stain remains put a few drops of 3 hyd...

Page 48: ... Wash in water temperature and bleach safe for the fabric For acetate sponge with a nonflammable fabric cleaner If stain remains bleach with 3 hydrogen peroxide Rinse Rewash Ink or ballpoint pen ink Pretreat using a prewash stain remover or dry cleaning solvent Sponge stain continuously until all bleeding stops Let dry Repeat if necessary Wash If stain remains bleach if safe for fabric NOTE India ...

Page 49: ...hese paints cannot be removed after they have dried Rinse in warm water to flush out paint Sponge with a nonflam mable fabric cleaner Rinse Wash Oil base Scrape off fresh paint Sponge with a nonflammable fabric cleaner While stain is still wet with solvent rub liquid detergent into it Wash with hottest water safe for fabric Perspiration Remove stains before ironing Perspira tion stains may weaken ...

Page 50: ...er five years of use to reduce the risk of hose failure Periodically inspect and replace inlet hoses if you find bulges kinks cuts wear or leaks When replacing your inlet hoses mark the date of replacement on the label with a permanent marker CLEANING YOUR DRYER EXTERIOR Use a soft damp cloth to clean the cabinet and console Avoid using harsh abrasives Do not put sharp metal objects on or in your ...

Page 51: ...her towels causing your dryer s lint screen to fill up faster Be sure to remove lint from the lint screen before and after drying new towels Wash Lint Screen As Needed Laundry detergents and fabric softeners can cause a residue buildup on the lint screen Wash the lint screen with a nylon brush if it becomes clogged due to a residue buildup To clean STEP 1 Wet both sides of lint screen with hot wat...

Page 52: ... vent STEP 1 Disconnect exhaust vent from the laundry center STEP 2 Clean one section of vent at a time until you reach the exhaust hood To clean out lint you can use the hose attachment on your vacuum or use a pole or wire with a feather duster or rag attached STEP 3 Reconnect vent as described in the INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS of this Owner s Manual To remove accumulated lint from inside the drye...

Page 53: ...ter pipes and hoses 2 Reconnect water inlet hoses 3 Turn on both water faucets 4 Reconnect power supply cord 5 Run the washer through a complete cycle with 1 cup of detergent to clean out antifreeze NON USE OR VACATION CARE Operate your laundry center only when you are at home If you will be on vaca tion or not using your laundry center for an extended period of time you should Disconnect power Tu...

Page 54: ...g causing water starting washer to deflect oft of tub ring Laundry center not level Ensure leveling legs are installed causing water to deflect oft Level laundry center of tub ring see INSTALLATION Section I Load is unbalanced Spray Redistribute the load rinses are deflecting off of load Washer is overloaded Fills Reduce load size or spray rinses are deflecting off of load Won t Drain Drain hose i...

Page 55: ...pe The drain hose needs an air gap Washer Makes Load is unbalanced Redistribute load Noise Laundry center is not level Level laundry center see INSTALLATION Section I Floor not strong enough Relocate laundry center to support laundry center see INSTALLATION Section A Gears engaging after drain This is normal and before spin Upper part of agitator clicks This is normal during wash Won t Fill Water ...

Page 56: ...s is normal Working only in one direction The top of the agitator is loose This is normal Water Level The top of the 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 Laundry c...

Page 57: ...rgent to remove soil to be redeposited soil and hold it in suspension Dye transfer due to not Sort dark clothing from whites sorting loads 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 wash...

Page 58: ...Use only one softener sheet per Ioad blocking outlet grill and only use it once Dryer located in room with Move laundry center where it can temperature beIow 45 E operate in ambient air temperatures above 45 E Large amount of moisture Expect longer dry times with items in the load that hold more moisture cottons Cold rinse water used Expect longer dry times but you are saving energy and reducing w...

Page 59: ... items Items need to be clean before being dried Items Overdrying Match dryer settings to fabric type Shrinking see OPERATION Poor garment quality Check quality of garment before purchasing Manufacturer s care label Follow fabric care Iabel instructions instructions not followed carefully Loads are Overloading Dry smaller loads that can tumbIe freely Wrinkled Overdrying Match dryer settings to fab...

Page 60: ...undry Center with a Sears Maintenance Agreement Kenmore Laundry Centers are designed manufactured and tested for years of dependable operation Yet any appliance may require service from time to time The Sears Maintenance Agreement offers you an outstanding service program for your Kenmore Laundry Center The Sears Maintenance Agreement Is your way to buy tomorrow s service at today s prices Elimina...

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