Kenmore 796.3155 series User Manual Download

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Model: 796.3155*

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Automatic Washer

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Page 4: ...obligation to have it replaced with a properly grounded 3 prong wall outlet DLOXUH WR IROORZ WKLV ZDUQLQJ FDQ FDXVH VHULRXV LQMXU oUH HOHFWULF VKRFN RU GHDWK v R QRW LQVWDOO RQ FDUSHW QVWDOO WKH ZDVKHU RQ D VROLG ÁRRU DLOXUH WR IROORZ WKLV ZDUQLQJ FDQ FDXVH VHULRXV OHDN GDPDJH v R QRW UHPRYH JURXQGLQJ SURQJ R QRW XVH DQ adapter or extension cord Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet DLOXUH WR IROORZ...

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Page 6: ...nce any problems with your washing machine it has the capability of transmitting data via your telephone to the Diagnostics Team This gives you the capability of speaking directly to our specially trained technicians The technician records the data transmitted from your machine and uses it to analyze the issue providing a fast and effective diagnosis 63 16 5 7KH OHDFK LVSHQVHU FRPSDUWPHQW KROGV OL...

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Page 12: ...standard presets will appear in the display These settings can be adjusted using the cycle setting buttons anytime before starting the cycle START PAUSE BUTTON Press this button to start the selected cycle If the washer is running use this button to pause the cycle without losing the current settings 127 I RX GR QRW SUHVV WKH 67 57 3 86 EXWWRQ ZLWKLQ IRXU PLQXWHV RI VHOHFWLQJ D F FOH WKH ZDVKHU DX...

Page 13: ... settings for the selected cycle can now be changed if GHVLUHG 8VH WKH F FOH PRGLÀHU EXWWRQV NOTE 7R SURWHFW RXU IDEULFV QRW DOO PRGLÀHUV DUH available on all cycles A different chime will sound and the LED will not come on if the selection is not allowed Cycle op tions can also be added by using the option buttons 6 BEGIN CYCLE Press the START PAUSE button to begin the cycle The door will ORFN DQ...

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Page 18: ...O IRU LJK IÀFLHQF ZDVKHUV and contain suds reducing agents Always look for the HE symbol when purchasing detergent Designed to use only LJK èFLHQF GHWHUJHQW 8VLQJ WKH 6RIWHQHU DQG HWHUJHQW LVSHQVHU To add detergent bleach and fabric softener to the automatic dispenser Open the dispenser drawer Load the laundry products into the appropriate compartments Close the drawer before starting the cycle NO...

Page 19: ...VWLPDWHG WLPH PD FKDQJH RQFH WKH ORDG VL H KDV EHHQ PHDVXUHG NOTE The time shown is only an estimate This time is based on normal operating conditions Several external factors load size room temperature incoming water temperature etc can affect the actual time CYCLE STATUS INDICATOR These LEDs will illuminate when a cycle is selected to indicate which stages will run When a cycle is running the LE...

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Page 21: ... settings Set any other desired options Press the START PAUSE button to start the cycle CAUTION v 7KH OLG PD EH YHU ZDUP GXULQJ VWHDP F FOHV 7KLV LV QRUPDO v R QRW DWWHPSW WR RYHUULGH WKH GRRU ORFN PHFKDQLVP RU UHDFK LQWR WKH ZDVKHU GXULQJ D VWHDP F FOH 6WHDP FDQ FDXVH VHYHUH EXUQV 1 4 2 3 OPTION BUTTONS IMPORTANT NOTES ABOUT STEAM CYCLES v 6WHDP PD QRW EH YLVLEOH GXULQJ WKH VWHDP F FOHV 7KLV LV Q...

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Page 23: ...s the START PAUSE button to begin the cycle Selecting any other cycle after CLEAN WASHER has been selected will cause the CLEAN WASHER cycle to be cancelled After the cycle ends open the lid and allow the tub interior to dry completely NOTE Run the CLEAN WASHER cycle once a month If a mildewy or musty smell is present run the clean washer cycle once a week for three consecutive weeks 1 2 3 4 CARE ...

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Page 27: ...fter the lid unlocks See Leveling the Washer in the Installation Instructions 0DNH VXUH WKDW WKH ÁRRU LV VROLG DQG GRHV QRW ÁH See Flooring in the Installation Requirements Water leaking Inlet hose connection is loose at faucet or washer House drain pipes are clogged Drain hose has come out of drain or is not inserted far enough ODUJH LWHP VXFK DV D SLOORZ RU EODQNHW LV DERYH WKH WRS RI WKH WXE Ch...

Page 28: ...due to multiple appliances on one outlet Make sure that the plug is plugged securely into a grounded 3 prong 120 VAC 60 Hz outlet Reset circuit breaker or replace fuse Do not increase fuse capacity If the problem is a circuit RYHUORDG KDYH LW FRUUHFWHG E D TXDOLÀHG electrician 5HVHW FLUFXLW EUHDNHU RU UHSODFH IXVH I PRUH WKDQ RQH DSSOLDQFH LV FRQQHFWHG WR WKH RXWOHW FDOO DQ HOHFWULFLDQ WR KDYH DQ ...

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Page 31: ... PLQXWHV WR ZDUQ RX WKDW WKH WXE LV DERXW WR GUDLQ DVKHU oOOV ZLWK ZD ter slowly or not at all or the display shows Water supply faucets are not fully open Water line hoses are kinked pinched or crushed DWHU LQOHW ÀOWHUV DUH FORJJHG Water supply pressure to faucet or house is too low Water supply connected with leak limiting hoses Make sure that the water faucets are fully open Make sure the hoses...

Page 32: ...ter items Always try to wash articles of somewhat similar weight to allow the washer to evenly distribute the weight of the load for spinning Manually redistribute the load if articles have become tangled preventing the automatic distribution from working properly The display shows Control error Unplug the washer and wait 60 seconds Reconnect power and try again If the error reappears call for ser...

Page 33: ...g discoloration or surface rust resulting from accident alteration abuse misuse or use for other than its intended purpose 7 Damage to or failure of this appliance including discoloration or surface rust caused by the use of de tergents cleaners chemicals or utensils other than those recommended in all instructions supplied with the product DPDJH WR RU IDLOXUH RI SDUWV RU V VWHPV UHVXOWLQJ IURP XQ...

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