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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

UNPACKING AND REMOVING SHIPPING BOLTS

When removing the washer from the carton base, be sure

to remove the foam drum support in the middle of the

carton base. See drawing below.
If you must lay the washer down to remove the base

packaging materials, always protect the side of the

washer and lay it carefully on its side.

DO NOT

lay the

washer on its front or back.
To prevent internal damage during transport, the washer

is equipped with four shipping bolts and plastic retainers.

IMPORTANT:

• These shipping bolts and retainers

MUST NOT

removed until just before moving the washer into its

final position.

• These bolts and retainers

MUST

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.

Starting with the bottom two shipping bolts, use the

wrench (included) to fully loosen all four shipping

bolts by turning them counterclockwise.

Remove the bolt assemblies by wiggling them

slightly while pulling.

Locate the four hole caps included in the accessory

pack and install them in the shipping bolt holes.

NOTE:

Save the bolt assemblies for future use. To prevent

damage to internal components, DO NOT transport the

washer without reinstalling the shipping bolts.

Foam Tub

Support

Carton

Base

Power

Cord

Shipping

Bolts

Shipping Bolts

Hole Cap

Summary of Contents for 796.4147 Series

Page 1: ... MFL67360428 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: ...he 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...

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...

Page 6: ...e washer stability on uneven floors Feet are adjusted and locked in place using the adjusting wrench included with the washer HIGH EFFICIENCY STEAM CYCLES During high efficiency steam cycles hot steam interacts with fabrics to help remove tough stains DOOR MAGNET Safely and conveniently keeps the door ajar with the door magnet There are two door closed positions fully closed and slightly ajar In t...

Page 7: ...ions 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 t...

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...

Page 9: ...it to stand at room temperature for several hours before use and check for leaks prior to operation 4 Attach the red hot water line to the hot water inlet on the back of the washer Attach the blue cold water line to the cold water inlet on the back of the washer Tighten the fittings securely NOTE When installing the hoses onto the water inlet valves be careful not to cross thread the hose fittings...

Page 10: ... bottom 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 s...

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: ...lected cycle for added cleaning power NOTE The steam option is not available on all cycles DISPENSER DRAWER This drawer contains the compartments for detergent and additives CYCLE SELECTOR KNOB Turn this knob to select the desired cycle Once the desired cycle has been selected the standard presets will appear in the display These settings can be adjusted using the cycle setting buttons anytime bef...

Page 13: ...is not allowed BEGIN CYCLE Press the START PAUSE button to begin the cycle The door will lock and the washer will briefly tumble the load without water to measure its weight Washer will stop tumbling and the detergent amount indicator bar s will light up indicating the size of the load One bar indicates a light load and four bars indicate a heavy load One bar indicates a small load two bars medium...

Page 14: ...r Load Type Display Time Min Load Sensing Wash Motion Wash Temperature Spin Speed Soil Level Steam Treat Extra Rinse Auto Soak Save Energy Pre Wash Normal Cotton linen towels shirts sheets jeans mixed loads 45 60 Yes Yes Cold High Normal Hot Tap Cold Extra High No Spin Low Medium Heavy Light Bulky Bedding Large items such as blankets and comforters 65 No Yes Cold Low Normal Warm Hot Tap Cold Mediu...

Page 15: ...No Yes Cold Medium Normal Warm Tap Cold No Spin Low Heavy Light Rinse and Spin Loads that only need to be rinsed 20 No No Tap Cold High 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 Ava...

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: ...ntrated 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 machine is designed for use with only High Efficiency HE detergents HE detergents are formulated specifically for front load washers and contain suds reducing agents Always look for the HE symbol when pu...

Page 19: ...ture 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 INDICATOR These status LEDs illuminate to indicate which stage of the cycle is currently running A blinki...

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: ...he steam option Press the STEAM TREAT button The washer will automatically adjust the cycle settings Set any other desired options Press the START PAUSE button to start the cycle 1 2 3 4 HOW TO USE CAUTION The door may be very warm during steam cycles This is normal Do not attempt to override the door lock mechanism or reach into the washer during a steam cycle Steam can cause severe burns IMPORTA...

Page 22: ...ttings will be lost DELAY START Once you have selected the cycle and other settings press this button to delay the start of the wash cycle Each press of the button increases the delay time by one hour for up to 19 hours Once the desired delay time is set press the START PAUSE button to start the delay time EXTRA RINSE This option will add an extra rinse to the selected cycle Use this option to hel...

Page 23: ...et 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 a customized wash cycle for future use It allows you to save favorite temperature spin speed soil level and other options ...

Page 24: ...pening 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 detergent b...

Page 25: ...sed to freezing temperatures 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 ...

Page 26: ... cold water lines from the back of the washer IMPORTANT ONLY use the inlet hoses provided with this laundry product Aftermarket hoses are not guaranteed to fit or function correctly Other hoses may not tighten correctly and could cause leaks Subsequent damage to product or property will not be covered under the terms of the product warranty Carefully remove the filters from the water valves and so...

Page 27: ...he drain hose and 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 R...

Page 28: ...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 29: ...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 30: ...re 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 sanitize 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...

Page 31: ...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 32: ... purpose 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 limi...

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