Kenmore 796.3141#31#, Use & Care Manual

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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 you money and aggravation.
The Master Protection Agreement also helps extend the life of
your new product. Here’s what the
Agreement* includes:
• 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.
• 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.
• Product replacement if your covered product can not
be fi xed.
• 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 electric damage due to
power fl uctuations.
• $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.
• 25% discount o ff 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 at any
time 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 any
time 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
®
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PROTECTION AGREEMENTS
PRODUCT RECORD
In the space below, record the date of purchase, model,
and serial number of your product. You will fi nd the
model and serial number printed on an identi fi cation
plate located inside the washer lid. 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.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ........................... 3-5
GROUNDING REQUIREMENTS ...........................................5
FEATURES AND BENEFITS
Key Parts and Components ...............................................6
Optional Accessories ......................................................... 6
Included Accessories.......................................................... 6
INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS
Key Dimensions and Speci fi cations .................................7
Choose the Proper Location .............................................7
Flooring ................................................................................7
Clearances ..........................................................................7
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
Unpacking and Removing Shipping Material ................ 8
Connecting the Water Lines ..............................................9
Connecting the Drain Hose ..............................................10
Connect to the Power Supply .......................................... 10
Leveling the Washer ......................................................... 11
HOW TO USE
Control Panel Features ...................................................... 12
Operating the Washer ...................................................... 13
Cycle Guide .................................................................. 14-15
Sorting Wash Loads ..........................................................16
About the Dispensers .........................................................17
Detergent and Dispenser Use ...........................................18
Time and Status Display .................................................. 19
Cycle Modi fi er Buttons .....................................................20
Option Buttons .............................................................21-23
Accela Wash ..................................................................21
Steam Treat ..................................................................... 21
Extra Rinse ...................................................................... 21
Water Plus .......................................................................21
Add Garments ................................................................ 21
Chime ................................................................................21
Fabric Softener .............................................................. 22
My Cycle ........................................................................ 22
Soak ................................................................................ 22
Delay Wash ................................................................... 22
Rinse & Spin ................................................................... 22
Control Lock ................................................................... 22
Special Drain Feature ...................................................... 22
CARE AND CLEANING
Regular Cleaning .......................................................... 23
Maintenance ...................................................................24
Cleaning the Washer ....................................................25
KENMORE CONNECT™ SYSTEM ....................................26
Using the Kenmore Connect ™ System ..........................26
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
Normal Sounds You May Hear .......................................27
Before Calling for Service ........................................ 27-32
Error Codes ...................................................................31-32
WARRANTY ..........................................................................33
SERVICE ................................................................. Back Cover
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