Kenmore 796.4168 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, fire, 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, fire, 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, fire, electric shock, or death.
To ensure proper air flow, 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,
fire, 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
qualified service technician.
To minimize noise and vibration, the washer MUST be •
installed on a solidly constructed floor. See the NOTE at
right.
Allowable slope under the entire washer is a maximum
•
1 in. difference 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 floor must be strong and rigid enough to
support the weight of the washer, when fully loaded,
without flexing or bouncing. If your floor has too much flex,
reinforce it to make it more rigid.
A floor that is adequate for a top-loading washer may
not be rigid enough for a front loading washer, due to the
difference in the spin speed and direction. If the floor 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 14.5 - 142 psi (100 - 980 kPa)
Dimensions 27" (W) X 29
3
/
4
" (D) X 38
11
/
16
" (H), 52" (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 205 lbs (93 kg)
Max. Spin Speed 1,300 RPM
WARNING
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 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
1"
(2.5 cm)
1"
(2.5 cm) 27"
(68.6 cm)
4"
(10 cm)
22
1
/
4
"
(56.6 cm)
29
3
/
4
"
(75.6 cm)
52"
(132.2 cm)