Kenmore 796.4126 Series, Use & Care Manual

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This washer is heavy. Two or more people are •
required when moving and unpacking the washer.
Failure to do so may result in damage to property or
serious bodily harm.
Store and install the washer where it will not be exposed •
to temperatures below freezing or exposed to outdoor
weather conditions. Failure to follow this warning can
cause serious injury, fi re, electric shock, or death.
Properly ground washer to conform with all electric •
governing codes and ordinances. Failure to follow this
warning can cause serious injury, fi re, electric shock, or
death.
To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not install the •
washer in humid spaces. Failure to follow this warning
can cause serious injury, fi re, electric shock, or death.
To ensure proper air fl ow, do not block the large •
opening on the bottom of the washer with carpeting
or other materials.
Do not remove ground prong. Do not use an adapter •
or extension cord. Plug into a grounded 3-prong
outlet. Failure to follow this warning can cause serious
injury, fi re, electric shock, or death.
NOTE: Installing the washer in a humid space, or installing
or storing the washer where it will be exposed to the
weather or freezing temperatures, may result in rust or other
damage that is not covered by the product warranty.
Power Outlet
The power outlet must be within 60 in. (1.5 m) of either •
side of the washer.
The appliance and outlet must be positioned so that the •
plug is easily accessible.
Do not overload the outlet with more than, one appliance. •
The outlet must be grounded in accordance with current •
wiring electric codes and regulations.
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
quali fi ed service technician.
To minimize noise and vibration, the washer MUST be •
installed on a solidly constructed fl oor. See the NOTE at
right.
Allowable slope under the entire washer is a maximum •
1 in. di ff erence from side to side or from front to back.
Installing on carpeting and soft tile surfaces is not •
recommended.
Never install the washer on a platform or weakly •
supported structure.
NOTE: The fl oor must be strong and rigid enough to
support the weight of the washer, when fully loaded,
without fl exing or bouncing. If your fl oor has too much fl ex,
reinforce it to make it more rigid.
A fl oor that is adequate for a top-loading washer may
not be rigid enough for a front loading washer, due to the
di ff erence in the spin speed and direction. If the fl oor is not
solid, your washer may vibrate and you may hear and feel
the vibration throughout your house.
Description Front-Loading Washer
Electrical Requirements 120 VAC, 60 Hz
Max. Water Pressure 20 - 120 psi (138 - 827 kPa)
Dimensions 27 in. (W) X 29 3/4 in. (D) X 38 11/16 in. (H), 52 in. (D, with door open)
68.6 cm (W) X 75.6 cm (D) X 98.3 cm (H), 132.2 cm (D, with door open)
Net Weight 196.2 lbs (89 kg)
WARNING
To ensure su ffi cient clearance for water lines and air fl ow,
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 fl oor moldings that may increase the
required clearances.
Allow at least 22 1 /
4
in. (56.6 cm) in front of
the washer to open the door.
KEY DIMENSIONS AND SPECIFICATIONS
CHOOSE THE PROPER LOCATION
FLOORING
CLEARANCES
INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS
4 in
(10 cm)
22
1
/
4
in
(56.6 cm)
29
3
/
4
in
(75.6 cm)
52 in
(132.2 cm)
1 in.
(2.5 cm)
1 in.
(2.5 cm) 27 in
(68.6 cm)