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Model/Modelo: 796.4127#

Kenmore Elite

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Automatic Washer

Lavadora automática de carga frontal

P/N MFL67360435
Sears Brand Management Corporation
Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A.

www.kenmore.com
www.sears.com

Use & Care Guide
Manual de Uso y Cuidado

English / Español

# = color number, numero de color

Para obtener los mejores resultados, deberá

utilizarse un detergente HE para lavadoras de

alta

baja espuma.

high

ency

Summary of Contents for 796.4117

Page 1: ... MFL67360435 Sears Brand Management Corporation Hoffman Estates IL 60179 U S A www kenmore com www sears com Use Care Guide Manual de Uso y Cuidado English Español color number numero de color Para obtener los mejores resultados deberá utilizarse un detergente HE para lavadoras de alta baja espuma high ency ...

Page 2: ...vide 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 installat...

Page 3: ... If the hot water system has not been used for such a period before using the washer 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 when the washer i...

Page 4: ...dapter or extension cord Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet Failure to follow these warnings can cause serious injury fire electric shock or death appliance from the power supply Failure to follow this warning can cause serious injury fire electric shock or death Do not combine detergents fabric softeners and or other laundry products from different manufacturers for use in a load unless specifie...

Page 5: ...ectrician Failure to follow these warnings can cause serious injury fire electric shock or death IMPORTANT Please read carefully TO CONNECT ELECTRICITY Keep laundry products out of children s reach To prevent personal injury observe all warnings on product labels Failure to comply with these warnings could result in serious personal injury Before your washer is removed from service or discarded re...

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Page 7: ...ns Time delay fuse or circuit breaker is recommended NOTE It is the personal responsibility and obligation of the product owner to have a proper outlet installed by a qualified service technician To ensure sufficient clearance for water lines and airflow allow minimum clearances of at least 1 in 2 5 cm at the sides and 4 in 10 cm behind the unit Be sure to allow for wall door or floor moldings tha...

Page 8: ...UST be removed before operating the washer Failure to remove shipping bolts and retainers may cause severe vibration and noise which can lead to permanent damage to the washer NOTE The power cord is secured to the back of the washer with a shipping bolt to help prevent operation with shipping bolts in place 1 Starting with the bottom two shipping bolts use the wrench included to fully loosen all f...

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Page 10: ...om of the washer The drain hose should be inserted no more than 8 12 inches into the standpipe Inserting more than 8 12 inches can cause mold or microorganisms to spread to the inside of the washer NOTE A drain hose extension kit is available if the drain hose is not long enough Do not extend the drain hose more than 6 feet as this will cause poor draining which will result in poor wash and spin p...

Page 11: ...hen press POWER select RINSE SPIN and press the START PAUSE button See the following sections for additional information on cycle selection and operation Verify that the washer does not rock or vibrate excessively during the spin cycle If the washer vibrates or shakes adjust the leveling feet while the washer is spinning until the vibrations are reduced Some floor surfaces are too slippery to prev...

Page 12: ...e 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 NOTE If you do not press the START PAUSE button within four minutes of selecting a cycle the washer automatically turns OFF CYCLE MODIFIER BUTTONS Use these butto...

Page 13: ...all modifiers are available on all cycles Cycle options can also be added by using the option buttons NOTE Not all options are available on all cycles A different chime will sound and the LED will not come on if the selection is not allowed 5 ADD DETERGENT Add High Efficiency HE detergent to the detergent dispenser drawer For proper wash performance always measure the detergent using the measureme...

Page 14: ...able modifier adjustments are shown below the default setting for each cycle Default Setting Cycle Fabric or Load Type Display Time Min Load Sensing Wash Motion Wash Temperature Spin Speed Soil Level Extra Rinse Auto Soak Stay Fresh Pre Wash Normal Casual Cotton linen towels shirts sheets jeans mixed loads 46 74 Yes Yes Warm High Normal Hot Tap Cold Cold Eco Warm Extra High No Spin Low Medium Heav...

Page 15: ...nsed 18 No No Tap Cold High Cold Extra High No Spin Low Medium CYCLE GUIDE continued The cycle guide below shows the default settings available options and recommended fabric types for each cycle Allowable modifier adjustments are shown below the default setting for each cycle Default Setting Available Option HOW TO USE NOTE To protect your garments not every wash temperature spin speed soil level...

Page 16: ...s attract and bind lint to them while others give off lint in the laundry process Avoid mixing these lint collectors and lint producers in the same load Mixing these fabrics will result in pilling and linting on the lint collectors For example lint collector knit sweater lint producer terrycloth towels Loading the Washer Check all pockets to make sure that they are empty Items such as clips matche...

Page 17: ...id or powdered color safe bleach to the bleach dispenser DO NOT mix liquid and powdered cleaning agents within the same compartment Liquid Bleach Compartment This compartment holds liquid chlorine bleach which is dispensed automatically at the proper time during the wash cycle Do not add powdered or liquid color safe bleach to this compartment The bleach compartment is designed to dispense liquid ...

Page 18: ...washing machine be careful when measuring the detergent For most normal loads no more than to of cap or scoop of HE detergent should be used NOTE Extra care must be exercised when using 2X and 3X concentrated detergents because even a little bit extra can contribute to the problems mentioned above NOTE Detergents designated as HE compatible may not provide optimal results IMPORTANT Your washing ma...

Page 19: ...ime vs actual time LOAD SENSING INDICATOR At the beginning of cycles that use the load sensing feature the LOAD SENSING light will blink while the load size is being measured Once the size has been determined the control adjusts the cycle for optimum performance Estimated time remaining will not display until the load size has been determined and may be different for each load CYCLE STATUS INDICAT...

Page 20: ... SPIN SPEED button to select the desired spin speed For drain only select the NO SPIN option 3 Press the START PAUSE button The water will drain and the clothes will tumble before the spin routine begins SOIL LEVEL Adjusting the soil level setting will modify the cycle to allow more time for heavily soiled clothes or less time for lightly soiled clothes Press the SOIL LEVEL button until the desire...

Page 21: ...tton to start the cycle After a brief delay the door will lock and the cycle will begin NOTE To protect your garments not every option is available with every cycle NOTE If the START PAUSE button is not pressed within four minutes the control will shut off and the settings will be lost DELAY START Once you have selected the cycle and other settings press this button to delay the start of the wash ...

Page 22: ...Press the START PAUSE button to start the cycle After the cycle has ended secure the door slightly ajar with the door magnet This will promote air circulation and allow the interior of the machine to dry To use this feature close the door just until it contacts the door magnet NOTE Do NOT use this cycle with clothes and do NOT add detergent or fabric softener MY CYCLE MY CYCLE allows you to store ...

Page 23: ...r door opening door seal and door glass These areas should be kept clean to ensure a watertight seal Be sure to wipe under the inside rubber seal to remove any moisture or soil Always remove items from the washer as soon as the cycle is complete Leaving damp items in the washer can cause wrinkling color transfer and odor Run the CLEAN WASHER cycle once a month or more often if needed to remove det...

Page 24: ...mperatures perform the following steps to protect the washer from damage Turn OFF the water supply Disconnect hoses from water supply and drain water from hoses Plug the power cord into a properly grounded electrical outlet Add 1 gallon of nontoxic recreational vehicle RV antifreeze to the empty wash drum and close the door Press the POWER button then press the SPIN SPEED button without selecting ...

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Page 26: ... pull it out Place the end of the drain hose into a shallow pan or a floor drain Make sure not to pull the hose out too far or it may not drain properly Remove the plug from the drain hose and allow the water to drain completely NOTE If there is a large amount of water in the drum you may have to empty your container several times Twist the pump filter counterclockwise to remove Remove any lint an...

Page 27: ...nect 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 If you experience problems with your washer call 1 800 4 MY HOME Only use the Kenmore Connect System feature when instructed to do so by the Kenmore Connect Team The ...

Page 28: ...redistribute the load after the door unlocks Vibrating noise Shipping bolts and or packaging materials were not removed Wash load may be unevenly distributed in the drum Not all leveling feet are resting firmly and evenly on the floor Floor not rigid enough See the UNPACKING AND REMOVING SHIP PING BOLTS section in the installation require ments Pause the cycle and redistribute the load after the d...

Page 29: ...rature of washer is too high Water level in washer is too high The washer door has a safety feature to prevent personal injury For example if the washer is paused during the hot wash stage of a cycle the interior temperature of the drum will be very hot so the door will not unlock This is normal Allow the washer to cool until the DOOR LOCK indicator turns OFF on the display To drain the water pres...

Page 30: ...arting a cycle it may take a few moments before the drum begins to turn or spin The washer will not operate unless the door is locked If the door is closed and locked and the open door error message is displayed call for service The display shows Load is too small Load is out of balance Add 1 or 2 similar items to help balance the load The washer has an imbalance detection and correction system If...

Page 31: ...rpose 6 Damage to or failure of this product caused by the use of detergents cleaners chemicals or utensils other than those recommended in all instructions supplied with the product 7 Damage to or failure of parts or systems resulting from unauthorized modifications made to this product Disclaimer of implied warranties limitation of remedies Customer s sole and exclusive remedy under this limited...

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