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Model/Modelo: 796.3143* 

Kenmore Elite

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Automatic Washer

Lavadora automática de carga superior

Sears Brands Management Corporation

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Use & Care Guide
Manual de Uso y Cuidado

* = color number, número de color 

Para obtener los mejores resultados, deberá 
utilizarse un detergente HE para lavadoras de 
alta eficacia y baja espuma.

high efficiency

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MFL68267037*

Summary of Contents for 796.3143 Series

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Page 2: ...cting 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 17 About the Dispensers 18 Detergent and Dispenser Use 19 Time and Status Display 20 FOH 0RGLÀHU XWWRQV 21 2SWLRQ XWWRQV 22 24 Accela Wash 22 6WDLQ RRVW 22 Extra Rinse 22 Deep Fill 22 Add a Garment 22 Chime 22 Fabric Soft...

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Page 6: ...NORMAL and HEAVY DUTY cycles 1267 6 Should you experience any problems with your washing machine it has the capability of transmitting data via your telephone to the LDJQRVWLFV 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 diag...

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Page 12: ...lty cycles Once the desired cycle has been selected the standard presets will appear in the dis play These settings can be adjusted using the cycle setting buttons any time before starting the cycle 67 57 3 86 87721 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 NOTE I RX GR QRW SUHVV WKH 67 57 3 86 EXWW...

Page 13: ...H 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 BEGIN CYCLE Press the START PAUSE button to begin the cycle The door will ORFN DQG WKH ZDVKHU ZLOO EULHÁ WXPEOH WKH ORDG ZLWKRXW ZDWHU to measure its weight O...

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Page 19: ... DUH IRUPXODWHG VSHFLÀFDOO 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 Using the Softener and Detergent Dispenser 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 b...

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Page 23: ...s and hold the CONTROL LOCK button for three seconds to activate or deactivate Control Lock REMOTE START Use a smart phone to control your appliance remotely NOTE RX PXVW oUVW FORVH WKH GRRU DQG FRQQHFW WR WKH LQWHUQHW WR XVH WKLV IXQFWLRQ 7KH 60 57 LFRQ VKRXOG EH LOOXPLQDWHG 8VLQJ 5HPRWH 6WDUW Select a cycle and options Press REMOTE START The Remote Start LED will turn on Start the washer from th...

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Page 27: ... 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device Any changes or modiocations in construction of this device which are not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate the equipment FCC RF Radiation Exposure Statement This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposur...

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Page 32: ...he load after 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 W...

Page 33: ...wn circuit breaker has tripped 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 ...

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Page 37: ... heavy items loaded with lighter 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...

Page 38: ...by Sears authorized service agents including installation that was not in accord with electrical gas or plumbing codes 5 Damage to or failure of this appliance including discoloration or surface rust if it is not correctly oper ated and maintained according to all supplied instructions 6 Damage to or failure of this appliance including discoloration or surface rust resulting from accident alterati...

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Page 40: ...Kenmore Customer Care Hotline To schedule in home repair service or order replacement parts Para pedir servicio de reparación a domicilio y ordenar piezas 1 844 553 6667 www kenmore com ...

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