Kenmore 8873 - 24 in. Space Saver Laundry Center, Use And Care Manual

Page 1: ...lt LAUNDRY CENTER Washer Electric Dryer f CENTRO DE LAVANDERIA de 24 pulg 61 cm de ancho1120 Voltios Lavadora Secadora el_ctrica I_III RI II I iii 3979331A Sears Roebuck and Co Hoffman Estates IL 60179 U S A www sears com ...

Page 2: ...tallation 13 FEATURES AND BENEFITS 13 DUAL ACTION TMPlus Agitator 13 Porcelain Wash Basket 13 4 way Venting 13 WASHER USE 14 Starting Your Washer 14 Cycles 15 Rinse and Spin 15 Drain and Spin 15 Understanding Washer Cycles 16 Normal Sounds 16 LAUNDRY TIPS 16 Loading 16 DRYER USE 17 Starting Your Dryer 17 Stopping and Restarting 17 Loading 18 Drying Cycle and Temperature Tips 18 Cycles 18 LAUNDRY C...

Page 3: ...Instructions for the complete exhaust requirements for this laundry center Limited Five Year Warranty on Gearcase Parts For the second through fifth years from the date of purchase Sears will replace any gearcase parts that are defective in material or workmanship You will be charged for labor after the first year Limited Ten Year Warranty on Plastic Tub For the second through tenth years from the...

Page 4: ...gnite or explode Do not allow children to play on or in the washer dryer Close supervision of children is necessary when the washer dryer is used near children Before the washer dryer is removed from service or dis carded remove the doors to the washer dryer compart ments Do not reach into the washer dryer if the tub agitator or drum is moving Do not install or store the washer dryer where it will...

Page 5: ...break Part Number 285320 additional drain hose Part Number 285702 and connector kit Part Number 285442 Drain hose too short Drain hose Part Number 285664 and connector kit Part Number 285442 Lint clogged drain Drain protector Part Number 367031 Water faucets 2 longer water fill hoses beyond reach of fill 6 ft 1 8 m Part Number 76314 hoses 10 ft 3 0 rn Par Number 350008 L cst _ t _ _ y _sx yl1 s 1 ...

Page 6: ...l Installation Requirements 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 Home Construction and Safety Title 24 HUD Part 280 Mobile home installations require Metal exhaust system hardware which is available for purchase from your l...

Page 7: ... minimize possible shock hazard the cord must be plugged into a mating 3 prong ground type outlet grounded in accordance with local codes and ordinances if a mating outlet is not available it is the personal responsibility and obligation of the customer to have the properly grounded outlet installed by a qualified electrician If codes permit and a separate ground wire is used it is recommended tha...

Page 8: ...ndry center is in its final position Remove excess flexible metal vent to avoid sagging and kinking that may result in reduced airflow An exhaust hood should cap the vent to prevent rodents and insects from entering the home Exhaust hood must be at least 12 in 30 5 cm from the ground or any object that may be in the path of the exhaust such as flowers rocks or bushes etc If using an existing vent ...

Page 9: ...ipe Hose should be secure but loose enough to provide a gap for air Do not lay excess hose on the bottom of the laundry tub For use with floor drain Do not install the drain hose hook on to the corrugated drain hose You may need additional parts see Floor Drain under Alternate Parts 1 Insert a new flat washer supplied into each end of the inlet hoses Firmly seat the washers in the couplings 1 2 1 ...

Page 10: ... the access area Replace access panel upon completion of laundry center installation 1 Move the laundry center to its final location and remove any cardboard used to move the laundry center 2 Locate the plastic strap included in the parts package Beaded tie strap 3 Wrap the drain hose to the laundry tub leg or standpipe with the plastic strap 1 or 2 below and secure 1 2 3 If the water faucets and ...

Page 11: ...e periscope 2 in 5 cm clearance NOTE The following kits for close clearance alternate installations are available for purchase Please see the service number located on the back page of this manual to order Over The Top Installation Part Number 26 49909 Periscope Installation For use with dryer vent to wall vent mismatch Part Number 26 49901 Less than 5 in 12 7 cm mismatch Part Number 26 49908 5 in...

Page 12: ... 7 3 m 12 ft 5 8 m Flexible metal 7 ft 4 6 m 2 ft 3 0 m NOTE Side exhaust adds a 90 turn inside the laundry center To determine maximum exhaust length add 1 90 turn to the chart 1 Optional Put on safety glasses and gloves 2 Install exhaust hood Use caulking compound to seal exterior wall opening around exhaust hood 3 Connect vent to exhaust hood Vent must fit inside exhaust hood Secure vent to exh...

Page 13: ... the dryer set the dryer on a full heat cycle not an air cycle for 20 minutes and start the dryer If the dryer will not start check the following Controls are set in a running or On position Start button has been firmly pushed Laundry Center is plugged into a grounded 3 prong outlet Electrical supply is connected House fuse is intact and tight or circuit breaker has not tripped Dryer door is close...

Page 14: ...a 120 volt current Therefore you cannot operate the washer and dryer at the same time The following is a guide to starting your washer Periodic references to other sections of this manual provide more detailed information 1 Set WASH DRY selector switch to WASH _1 SELECT WASH _ DRY 2 Pour measured powdered or liquid detergent into the washer If desired add powdered or liquid color safe bleach 3 Pla...

Page 15: ... to 4 minutes of agitation to help remove heavy soils and stains that need pretreatment The Prewash cycle should be followed by the Heavy Duty or Permanent Press cycle with additional detergent iHOIT l r_GUUU110 SLI_I112 KNIT DELICATE PREWASH RINSE SOAK Heavy Duty Use this cycle for sturdy or heavily soiled loads Wash combines fast speed agitation and fast spin speeds Use the Super or Regular sett...

Page 16: ... normal washer operation LAUNDRY TIPS Preparing clothes for washing Follow these recommendations to help you prolong the life of your garments 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 ...

Page 17: ...space for clothes to tumble freely 3 Slide the SELECT indicator to DRY _1 SlELEC I I_ WASH _ DRY 4 Turn the Cycle Control knob to the recommended cycle and temperature for the type of load being dried See Drying Cycle and Temperature Tips 5 Press the PUSH TO START DRYER button PUSH TO START DRYER Fire Hazard No washer can completely remove oil Do not dry anything that has ever had any type of oil ...

Page 18: ...tions about drying temperatures for various loads refer to the care label directions AUTO DRY II NORmL _ LESS DRY _FF _0_ 110 AIR DRY 1 loo _F 1 rO TOUCH UP _ TIMED DRY Auto Dry II Use this cycle to dry most loads Dryness is determined by thermostats that react to the amount of moisture in the air exhausted from the dryer Moist air indicates clothes are damp Dry air indicates that moisture has bee...

Page 19: ... 1 cup 250 mL of chlorine bleach and 2 scoops or caps full of detergent Pour this into your washer and run it through a complete cycle using hot water Repeat this process if necessary NOTE Remove any hard water deposits using only cleaners labeled as washer safe Replace inlet hoses after 5 years of use to reduce the risk of hose failure Periodically inspect and replace inlet hoses if bulges kinks ...

Page 20: ...e If you will be on vacation or not using your laundry center for an extended period of time you should Unplug laundry center or disconnect power Turn off the water supply to the washer This helps avoid accidental flooding due to a water pressure surge while you are away To winterize laundry center 1 Shut off both water faucets 2 Disconnect and drain water inlet hoses 3 Put 1 quart 1 L of R V type...

Page 21: ...soft water you might need to use less detergent Is your voltage low Check your electrical source or call an electrician Do not use an extension cord Washer continues to fill or drain or the cycle seems stuck Is the top of drain hose lower than the water level in washer The top of the hose must be higher than the water level in the washer for proper operation see Installation Instructions Does the ...

Page 22: ...e only Do not drip fabric softener on clothes Is there above average iron rust in water You may need to install an iron filter Did you properly sort the load Sort dark clothes from whites and lights Did you unload the washer promptly To avoid dye transfer unload the washer as soon as it stops Load is wrinkled Did you use enough detergent or do you have hard water Use more detergent for washing hea...

Page 23: ... Clean lint screen Check for air movement Is the load properly sorted Sort lint givers towels chenille from lint takers corduroy synthetics Also sort by color Is the load too big or too heavy Dry smaller loads so lint can be carried to the lint screen Was the load overdried Use correct dryer settings for load type Overdrying can cause lint attracting static electricity see Drying Cycle and Tempera...

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