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Page 1: ...ERATURE CONTROL COLD COLD WARM COLD WARM COLD WARM WARM WARM WARM REGULAR SLOW FAST HEAVY DUTY FAST FAST HANG DRY FAST SLOW EXTRA DELICATE EX SLOW SLOW HAND WASHABLES INTERMITTENT EXTRA SLOW SLOW Sears Roebuck and Co Hoffman Estates IL 60179 U S A PART NO 3950144 Rev A PRINTED IN U S A Your washer may look different from the washer shown Three Speed AUTOMATIC WASHERS Owner s Manual and Installatio...

Page 2: ... below to record the model number and serial number of your new Kenmore Washer Model No ________________________ Serial No ________________________ Date of Purchase __________________ Please read this manual It will help you install and operate your new Kenmore washer in the safest and most economical way For more information about the care and operation of Kenmore appliances call your nearest Sea...

Page 3: ...ive for only 90 days WARRANTY SERVICE IS AVAILABLE BY CONTACTING THE NEAREST SEARS SERVICE CENTER IN THE UNITED STATES This warranty applies only while this product is in use in the United States This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state Sears Roebuck and Co Dept 817WA Hoffman Estates IL 60179 Your safety and the safety of other...

Page 4: ... EXPLOSIVE If the hot water system 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 minutes This will release any accumulated hydrogen gas As the gas is flammable do not smoke or use an open flame during this time Do not allow children to play on or in the washer Close supervision of children is necessary ...

Page 5: ...ERVIEW A SELECT LOCATION FOR YOUR WASHER pgs 10 12 Standpipe Drain System p 12 Floor Drain System p 12 For a complete list of tools and parts needed see pages 6 8 INSTALLATION Laundry Tub Drain System p 11 Recessed Area Closet Installation Instructions p 10 ...

Page 6: ...NNECT DRAIN HOSE pgs 14 15 TWIST AND PUSH Pliers that open to 19 16 inches OR Flashlight optional depending on installation 1 silver double wire hose clamp bottom of drain hose 1 yellow single wire hose clamp top of drain hose 1 drain hose Flashlight optional depending on installation ...

Page 7: ...HOSES TO WASHER pgs 15 16 Flashlight optional depending on installation Bucket optional depending on installation OR 2 water inlet hoses OR Pliers that open to 19 16 inches 2 water inlet hoses Flashlight optional depending on installation Pliers that open to 19 16 inches 4 flat water inlet hose washers INSTALLATION ...

Page 8: ...ed Tools Needed Parts Needed 2 front leveling legs with nuts Flashlight optional depending on installation Wood block Level Shipping strap with fastener Flashlight optional depending on installation 9 16 Inch open end wrench F SECURE DRAIN HOSE p 17 ...

Page 9: ...by a qualified electrician For your personal safety this washer must be grounded In the event of malfunction or breakdown grounding will reduce the risk of electric shock by providing a path of least resistance for electric current This washer is equipped with a power supply cord having a 3 prong grounding plug To minimize possible shock hazard you must plug the power supply cord into a mating 3 p...

Page 10: ... on the sides of the washer is recommended 27 251 2 A SELECT LOCATION FOR YOUR WASHER RECESSED AREA CLOSET INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS This washer may be installed in a recessed area or closet The installation spacing is in inches and is the minimum allowable Allow additional space if other appli ances are to be installed in the area If closet door is installed the mini mum air openings in top and b...

Page 11: ...ndry tub Hot and cold water faucets Must provide water pressure between 5 100 psi and be within 4 feet of the hot and cold water fill valves attached to the back of the washer Grounded receptacle Must be within 4 feet of where the power cord is attached to the back of the washer Top of tub must be at least 39 inches above floor and no higher than 96 inches from bottom of washer INSTALLATION Do not...

Page 12: ... 3357090 and Connector Kit Part No 285442 ALTERNATE LOCATIONS STANDPIPE AND FLOOR DRAIN SYSTEMS Siphon break Must be purchased separately See chart below Floor drain system Requires a siphon break see chart below A minimum carry away capacity of 17 gallons per minute is required Standpipe drain system Needs a two inch minimum diameter standpipe with minimum carry away capacity of 17 gallons per mi...

Page 13: ... make excessive noise To prevent floor damage set washer onto cardboard before moving across floor Move washer close to its final location STEP 1 Read then remove the label over the electrical plug and shipping strap STEP 2 Pull the yellow shipping strap completely out of the washer There should be three cotter pins on the end of the shipping strap when it is pulled out of the washer The electrica...

Page 14: ...lamp over the straight end of the drain hose 1 4 inch from the end 1 4 TWIST AND PUSH d Place clamp over area marked CLAMP Release clamp 1 4 1 4 Cabinet Clamp Drain Hose Ribbed Stop 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 If you have You will need to buy Drain hose that is...

Page 15: ...ow 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 or leaks are found When replacing your inlet hoses mark the date of replacement on the label with a permanent marker STEP 1 Insert one new flat w...

Page 16: ...cets and check for leaks A small amount of water may enter the washer You will drain this later STEP 3 Attach the hose with the blue coupling to the cold water top inlet valve Screw on coupling by hand Make an additional two thirds turn with pliers to tighten coupling DO NOT OVER TIGHTEN this could damage valves Hot Water Inlet Valve Cold Water Inlet Valve STEP 2 Attach the hose with the red coupl...

Page 17: ...PING STRAP Use it to wrap the drain hose together with the laundry tub or standpipe Push fastener into the nearest hole in the shipping strap If the water faucets and drain standpipe are recessed put hooked end of drain hose in 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 for...

Page 18: ...sher is off the wood block Remove wood block Gently lower washer to floor 3 8 STEP 5 Move washer to its final location STEP 6 Tilt washer forward until rear of washer is at least 3 inches 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 front to back U STEP 7 If w...

Page 19: ...th Removed all packaging materials Removed shipping strap with three cotter pins Installed all parts listed on pages 6 8 FINAL STEPS M Plug power supply cord into grounded outlet M Remove the blue protective film on the console and any tape remaining on washer M Take a few minutes and read the Operating Instructions pages 20 28 to fully understand your new washer Then start the washer and allow it...

Page 20: ...ds No washer can completely remove oil Do not dry anything that has ever had any type of oil on it including cooking oils Failure to follow these instructions can result in death explosion or fire A B A C D E B C D STARTING YOUR WASHER STEP 1 Add measured detergent directly into washer basket Then place a load of sorted clothes in the washer STEP 2 OPTIONAL STEP If desired add measured liquid chlo...

Page 21: ...ore comfortable temperature for handling the wash load Warm rinse is controlled to 75 F In wash water temperatures colder than 70 F detergents do not dissolve well Also soils may be difficult to remove and some fabrics may retain wear wrinkles and have increased pilling the formation of small lint like balls on the surface of garments Pilling is the natural result of wearing and washing of garment...

Page 22: ...ly stretch ing to original measurements EXTRA DELICATE Use this speed setting for lingerie and loosely knit items Setting combines extra slow speed agitation for gentle soil removal and slow spin speeds to reduce wrinkling REGULAR Use this speed setting for normally soiled cottons and linens Setting combines slow speed agitation and fast spin speeds to shorten drying time HEAVY DUTY Use this speed...

Page 23: ...ash time PREWASH Use this cycle to get up to 4 minutes of agitation to help remove heavy soils and stains that need pretreatment PREWASH Cycle should be followed by an ULTRA CLEAN or PERMANENT PRESS Cycle with additional detergent SOAK SOAK Cycle features 4 minutes of agitation followed by an unlimited soak time to help remove heavy soils and stains that need pretreatment You will need to reset th...

Page 24: ... items by removing excess water STEP 1 Set RINSE OPTIONS Control to ONE RINSE STEP 2 Set SPEEDS Control For fast spin use the HEAVY DUTY setting For slow spin use the EXTRA DELICATE setting STEP 3 Set the Cycle Selector Control Timer Knob to a SPIN setting STEP 4 Pull the Cycle Selector Control Timer Knob out to start washer AUTOMATIC SECOND RINSE Your washer allows you to add an auto matic second...

Page 25: ...s you the most flexible fabric care for even your largest loads The TRIPLE ACTION Agitator moves in three directions depending on load size to ensure proper cleaning The best cleaning action in your washer takes place at the bottom where the agitator vanes move back and forth to flex the fabric loosening the soil The upper portion of the agitator features special vanes that push the clothes down i...

Page 26: ...you may hear a noise as the gearcase shifts USING THE LIQUID CHLORINE BLEACH DISPENSER for your Benefit Automatically dilutes bleach to ensure the cleanest and brightest loads Always measure liquid chlorine bleach Use a measuring cup do not guess Do not pour directly from bottle Never use more than 1 cup for a full load Use less with smaller loads Follow manufacturer s directions for safe use A cu...

Page 27: ...TE Fabric softeners are not com patible with detergents This dispenser should never be used in the PREWASH Cycle since it would dispense fabric softener into a wash load that has not been rinsed Undiluted fabric softener spilled on fabric may result in spots that look like oil stains If you ever use your dispenser this way by mistake rewash the load with extra detergent to remove these deposits U ...

Page 28: ...or 2ND RINSE PERMANENT PRESS Fill to selected level Wash selected time Partial Drain Pause Fill for cool down Wash Drain no spin Spin Fill to selected level Rinse Drain no spin Spin Off or 2ND RINSE PREWASH Fill to selected level Wash selected time Drain no spin Spin Off reset to wash cycle and time SOAK Fill to selected level Agitate Soak reset to SPIN to drain washer ...

Page 29: ...S FOR WASHING for your Benefit 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 dirt Turn synthetic knits inside out ...

Page 30: ...ve in the water than heavy items towels jeans Reduce wash time by using a lower water level setting Loads with only a few small items need less wash time for your Benefit 90 Series PUSH TURN CLOCKWISE TO SET PULL TO START PUSH TO STOP Heavy Duty Super Capacity Plus Quiet Pak SPEEDS RINSE OPTIONS ONE RINSE 2ND RINSE PERMANENT PRESS RINSE ULTRA CLEAN 6 10 14 10 6 2 2ND RINSE PAUSE COOL DOWN PREWASH ...

Page 31: ...e of replacement on the label with a permanent marker 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 of R V type a...

Page 32: ...causing water to starting washer deflect off of tub ring Unit not level causing water Ensure front feet are installed and to deflect off of tub ring nuts are tightened Level washer Reset rear legs see INSTALLATION Section G Load is unbalanced Spray Redistribute the load rinses are deflecting off of load Washer is overloaded Fills or Reduce load size spray rinses are deflecting off of load Drain ho...

Page 33: ...not tight Tighten nuts see INSTALLATION Section G Yellow shipping strap with Remove strap with cotter pins cotter pins not completely see INSTALLATION Section B removed Floor not strong enough Relocate washer to support washer see INSTALLATION Section A Gears engaging after drain This is normal and before spin Upper part of agitator clicks This is normal during wash Water inlet valve Clean screens...

Page 34: ... top of the agitator is much This is normal higher than the highest water level This creates a perception 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 Level washer Reset rear legs see INSTALLATION Section G Lint on Load Improp...

Page 35: ...ing washer promptly it stops Not removing load promptly Unload the washer as soon as it stops 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 Wash water not warm enough Use Automatic Temperature Control to relax wrinkles Using warm ATC If safe for fabric use warm or rinses ...

Page 36: ...reement Maintain the value of your Kenmore Washer with a Sears Maintenance Agreement Kenmore washers are designed manufactured and tested for years of dependable operation Yet any appliance may require service from time to time The Sears Maintenance Agreement Is your way to buy tomorrow s service at today s prices Eliminates repair bills resulting from normal use Allows for as many service calls a...

Page 37: ... Center in your area Call 24 hours a day 7 days a week 1 800 488 1222 For information on purchasing a Sears Maintenance Agreement or to inquire about an existing Agreement Call 9 am 5 pm Monday Saturday 1 800 827 6655 When requesting service or ordering parts always give the following information Product Name Part Name Model Number Part Number REPAIR SERVICES America s Repair Specialists REPAIR SE...

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