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Model: 796.3142*

Kenmore Elite

Top-Loading

Automatic Washer

MFL68019766
Sears Brands Management Corporation

Use & Care Guide

English

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Summary of Contents for Elite 796.3142

Page 1: ... Kenmore Elite Top Loading Automatic Washer MFL68019766 Sears Brands Management Corporation Use Care Guide English color number Para obtener los mejores resultados deberá utilizarse un detergente HE para lavadoras de ...

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Page 6: ...and HEAVY DUTY cycles 1025 211 7 Should you experience any problems with your washing machine it has the capability of transmitting data via your telephone to the Kenmore Connect 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 di...

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Page 12: ...ted the standard pre sets will appear in the display These settings can be adjusted using the cycle setting buttons any time 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 127 I RX GR QRW SUHVV WKH 67 57 3 86 EXWWRQ ZLWKLQ IRXU PLQXWHV RI VHOHFWLQJ D F FOH WKH...

Page 13: ...vailable 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 6 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 Once the weight of the load is mea sured the washer will begin the ...

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Page 21: ...es of stains Then as the cycle progresses hot water will be added to gradually increase the water temperature to help remove stains that require treatment at higher temperatures NOTE v HVW UHVXOWV DUH REWDLQHG ZLWK VPDOOHU ORDGV OHVV WKDQ OE v I RX VHOHFW 6WDLQ RRVW WKH 6DYH QHUJ RSWLRQ LV QRW DYDLODEOH 1 4 2 3 75 5 16 This option will add an extra rinse to the se lected cycle Use this option to h...

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Page 27: ...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 28: ... 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 FDOO DQ HOHFWULFLDQ WR...

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Page 31: ... DW WKUHH PLQXWHV WR ZDUQ RX WKDW WKH WXE LV DERXW WR GUDLQ DVKHU oOOV ZLWK ZD ter slowly or not at all or the display shows Water supply faucets are not fully open Water line hoses are kinked pinched or crushed DWHU LQOHW ÀOWHUV DUH FORJJHG Water supply pressure to faucet or house is too low Water supply connected with leak limiting hoses Make sure that the water faucets are fully open Make sure ...

Page 32: ...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 error reappears cal...

Page 33: ...e to or failure of this product resulting from accident abuse misuse or use for other than its in tended 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 DPDJH WR RU IDLOXUH RI SDUWV RU V VWHPV UHVXOWLQJ IURP XQDXWKRUL HG PRGLÀFDWLRQV PDGH WR WKLV SURGXFW Disclaim...

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