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PRODUCT RECORD
In the space below, record the date of purchase, model, and serial
number of your product. You will find the model and serial number
printed on an identification plate located inside the washer door.
Have these items of information available whenever you contact
Sears concerning your product.
Model No. ________________________________________
Date of Purchase __________________________________
Serial No. _________________________________________
Save these instructions and your sales receipt for future reference.
PROTECTION AGREEMENTS
Master Protection Agreements
Congratulations
on making a smart purchase. Your new
Kenmore® product is designed and manufactured for years
of dependable operation. But like all products, it may require
preventive maintenance or repair from time to time. That’s when
having a Master Protection Agreement can save your money and
aggravation.
The Master Protection Agreement also helps extend the life of your
new product. Here’s what the Agreement* includes:
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Parts and labor
needed to help keep products operating
properly
under normal use
, not just defects.
Our coverage goes
well beyond the product warranty
. No
deductible, no functional failure excluded from coverage -
real
protection
.
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Expert service
by a force of more than 10,000 authorized
Sears service technicians
, which means someone you can
trust will be working on your product.
•
Unlimited service calls and nationwide service
, as often as
you want us, whenever you want us.
•
“No-lemon” guarantee
- replacement of your covered product
if four or more product failures occur within twelve months.
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Product replacement
if your covered product can’t be fixed.
•
Annual Preventive Maintenance Check
at your request -no
extra charge.
•
Fast help by phone
- we call it
Rapid Resolution
. Phone
support from a Sears representative on all products. Think of us
as a “talking owner’s manual.”
•
Power surge protection
against electrical damage due to
power fluctuations.
•
$250 food loss protection annually
for any food spoilage that
is the result of mechanical failure of any covered refrigerator or
freezer.
•
Rental reimbursement
if repair of your covered product takes
longer than promised.
•
10% discount
off the regular price of any non-covered repair
service and related installed parts.
Once you purchase the Agreement, a simple phone call is all that
it takes for you to schedule service. You can call anytime day or
night or schedule a service appointment online.
The Master Protection Agreement is a risk-free purchase. If you
cancel for any reason during the product warranty period, we will
provide a full refund, or a prorated refund anytime after the product
warranty period expires.
Purchase your Master Protection Agreement today!
Some limitations and exclusions apply.
For prices and additional information in the U.S.A. call
1-800-827-6655.
*Coverage in Canada varies on some items.
For full details call Sears Canada at 1-800-361-6665.
Sears Installation Service
For Sears professional installation of home appliances, garage
door openers, water heaters, and other major home items, in the
U.S.A. or Canada call
1-800-4-MY-HOME®.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
SAFETY MESSAGES
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
GROUNDING REQUIREMENTS
FEATURES AND BENEFITS
Key Parts and Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS
Key dimensions and specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Choose the proper location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Flooring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Clearances . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
Unpacking and removing shipping bolts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Connecting the water lines. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Connecting the drain hose . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Connect to the power supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Leveling the washer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
HOW TO USE
Control panel features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Operating the washer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Cycle guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Sorting wash loads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
About the dispenser . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Detergent and dispenser use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Time and status display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Cycle modifier buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Cycle option buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
DELAY START . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
Special functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
CONTROL LOCK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
CLEAN WASHER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
MY CYCLE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
CARE AND CLEANING
Regular cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
Cleaning the exterior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
Cleaning the interior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
Cleaning the door seal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
Storing your washer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
Cleaning the dispenser . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
Cleaning the water inlet filters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
Cleaning the debris filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
Normal sounds you may hear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
Before calling for service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
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