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Summary of Contents for Kenmore 27-1nch Wide - Extra Large Capacity Plus LAUNDRY CENTER Washer - Electric Dryer

Page 1: ...DRY CENTER Washer Electric Dryer f CENTRO DE LAVANDERIA de 27 pulg 69 cm de ancho Capacidad extra grande Plus Lavadora Secadora el_ctrica _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _i_ _ _ _ _ _ 8530259 Sears Roebuck and Co Hoffman Estates IL 60179 U S A www sears com ...

Page 2: ...18 Auto Temp Control 18 WRINKLE GUARD _ II 18 TUMBLE FREETM Heated Dryer Rack 18 Auto Moisture Sensing 18 White Porcelain Wash Basket 18 Three Speed Motor 18 WASHER USE 19 Starting Your Washer 19 Cycles 20 Rinse and Spin 21 Drain and Spin 21 Understanding Washer Cycles 21 Normal Sounds 21 LAUNDRY TIPS 21 Loading 21 DRYER USE 22 Starting Your Dryer 22 Stopping and Restarting 23 Loading 23 Drying Cy...

Page 3: ...ce the white porcelain wash basket if it chips or rusts due to defective material or workmanship This warranty does not include any polishing marks found in the bottom of the basket which occurs during the break in period of the washer You will be charged for labor after the first year Limited Ten Year Warranty on Plastic Tub For the second through tenth year from the date of purchase Sears will r...

Page 4: ...nite or explode Do not allow children to play on or in the washer dryer Close supervision of children is necessary when the washer dryer is used near children Before the washer dryer is removed from service or dis carded remove the doors to the washer dryer compart ments Do not reach into the washer dryer if the tub agitator or drum is moving Do not install or store the washer dryer where it will ...

Page 5: ... available from your local Sears store or Sears Service Center Please reference the service numbers located on the back page of this manual If You Have You Will Need to Buy Laundry tub or Sump pump system if not already standpipe taller than available 96 in 2 4 m 1 in 2 5 cm 2 in 5 cm diameter to 1 in 2 5 cm diameter standpipe diameter standpipe adapter Part Number 3363926 Overhead sewer Standard ...

Page 6: ... a door minimum ventilation openings in the top and bottom of the door are required Louvered doors with equivalent ventilation openings are acceptable Rear clearance may be 0 in when house exhaust system is lined up directly with dryer exhaust m m m 0 _ _ _t4s _ 0 ocm w scm Ocm t u m _ Q m 114 m 2 3 1 Recessed Area 2 Side view closet or confined area 3 Closet door with vents S z 6 cm t 6cm Mobile ...

Page 7: ...r must end in ring terminals or spade terminals with upturned ends If your outlet looks like this 4 wire receptacle 14 30R Then choose a 4 wire power supply cord with ring or spade terminals and UL approved strain relief The 4 wire power supply cord must have 4 10 gauge solid copper wires and match a 4 wire receptacle of NEMA Type 14 30R The ground wire ground conductor may be either green or bare...

Page 8: ...ire to center terminal silver Ground wire green or bare wire must be connected to green ground connector Connect remaining 2 supply wires to remaining 2 terminals gold Securely tighten all electrical connections Failure to do so can result in death fire or electrical shock 3 Assemble a s 4in 1 9 cm UL approved strain relief UL marking on strain relief into the hole below the terminal block opening...

Page 9: ... plug 3 Ground prong 4 Neutral prong 5 Spade terminals with upturned ends 6 in 1 9 cm UL approved strain relief 7 Ring terminals 1 Remove center terminal block screw 2 Remove appliance ground wire green with yellow stripes from external ground connector screw Fasten it under center silver colored terminal block screw 1 2 1 Neutral grounding wire green yellow 2 Center silver colored terminal block ...

Page 10: ...nd together and tighten screw See example below 1 2 Remove center terminal block screw Remove appliance ground wire green with yellow stripes from external ground connector screw Fasten it under center silver colored terminal block screw 1 2 3 1 Neutral grounding wire green yellow 2 Center silver colored terminal block screw 3 External ground connector Connect ground wire green or bare of power su...

Page 11: ...he terminal block hook facing right squeeze hooked end together and tighten screw See example below 3 5 1 External ground connector 2 Neutral grounding wire green yellow 3 Center silver colored terminal block screw 4 Neutral wire white or center wire 5 in 9 cm UL ilsted strain relief 3 Connect the other wires to outer terminal block screws Tighten screws 4 Tighten strain relief screws 5 Insert tab...

Page 12: ...n be purchased from your dealer for further information please reference the service number located on the back page of this manual Visit our Internet site at www sears com Do not exhaust the dryer into any gas vent chimney wall ceiling or a concealed space of a building Do not use an exhaust hood with a magnetic latch Do not install flexible metal vent in enclosed walls ceilings or floors Do not ...

Page 13: ...ut 16 in 40 6 cm from the plug end Look for the words CUT HERE Discard end with three cotter pins You will use the remaining piece of shipping strap to secure the drain hose 2 5 cm 3 Screw the feet into the correct holes at the front corner of the laundry center until the nuts touch the washer NOTE Do not tighten the nuts until the laundry center is level 4 Tilt the laundry center back and remove ...

Page 14: ...n hose hook on to the corrugated drain hose You may need additional parts see Floor Drain under Alternate Parts 1 Insert a new flat washer supplied into each end of the inlet hoses Firmly seat the washers in the couplings 0 2 1 Coupling 2 Washer Connect the inlet hoses to the water faucets Make sure the washer basket is empty 2 Attach the hose with the red coupling to the hot water faucet Screw on...

Page 15: ...the standpipe Tightly wrap the shipping strap around the water inlet hoses and the drain hose 3 above Push fastener into the nearest hole in the shipping strap see illustration above Do not force excess drain hose back into the rear of the laundry center Typical exhaust installations Typical installations vent the dryer from rear of the laundry center Other installations are possible 11 4 6 2 1 Dr...

Page 16: ...ecurely fastened to a noncombustible portion of the mobile home structure Do not use screws or other fastening devices that extend into the interior of the vent to secure vent Determine Vent Length 1o Select the route that will provide the straightest and most direct path outdoors Plan the installation to use the fewest number of elbows and turns When using elbows or making turns allow as much roo...

Page 17: ...up or down as necessary Remove wood block 1 Optional Put on safety glasses and gloves 2 Install exhaust hood Use caulking compound to seal exterior wall opening around exhaust hood 3 Connect vent to exhaust hood Vent must fit inside exhaust hood Secure vent to exhaust hood with 4 in 10 2 cm clamp 4 Run vent to dryer location Use the straightest path possible see Determine Vent Length Avoid 90 turn...

Page 18: ...o a grounded outlet Electrical supply is connected House fuse is intact and tight or circuit breaker has not tripped Dryer door is closed 14 When the dryer has been running for 5 minutes open the dryer door and feel for heat If you do not feel heat turn the dryer off and check the following There may be 2 fuses or circuit breakers for the dryer Check to make sure both fuses are intact and tight or...

Page 19: ...er 4 Pour measured liquid fabric softener into the fabric softener dispenser if desired The following is a guide to starting your washer Periodic references to other sections of this manual provide more detailed information 1 Pour measured powdered or liquid detergent into the washer If desired add powdered or liquid color safe bleach 2 Place a load of sorted clothes in the washer n n n Load evenl...

Page 20: ...wear wrinkles and have increased pilling the formation of small lint like balls on the surface of garments 8 Push in the Cycle Control knob and turn it clockwise to the wash cycle you want Pull out the Cycle Control knob to start the washer To stop or restart your washer To stop the washer at any time push in the Cycle Control knob To restart the washer close the lid if open and pull out the Cycle...

Page 21: ...changes in wash actions there will be momentary pauses You will hear water spraying and splashing during the wash and rinse cycles You may hear air being pulled through the pump during the end of draining or gears changing when the cycle changes These sounds are part of normal washer operation LAUNDRY TIPS Preparing clothes for washing Follow these recommendations to help you prolong the life of y...

Page 22: ...o follow these instructions can result in death or fire Before using your dryer wipe the dryer drum with a damp cloth to remove dust from storing and shipping 1 Check the lint screen clean if needed See Cleaning the Lint Screen 2 Load clothes loosely into the dryer and close the door Do not pack the dryer Allow space for clothes to tumble freely 3 Turn the Cycle Control knob to the recommended cyc...

Page 23: ... load select a lower setting rather than a higher setting NOTE If you have questions about drying temperatures for various loads refer to the care label directions PERMANENT PRESS NORMAL _ so IMED DRY USSDRY 50 H _ _r_T NORMAL DRY MOREDRY 4O 3O OFF I_WHEAT KNITi _zo LESS DRY NORM M DRY 10 AIR DRY MORE DRY Permanent Press Normal Use this cycle to dry most loads Your dryer uses an automatic control ...

Page 24: ... dryer Remove and discard shipping blocks before use Use the TUMBLE FREETM Heated Dryer Rack for items that you do not want to tumble dry such as sweaters When you use the heated dryer rack the heated air inside the dryer flows in a concentrated pattern to allow efficient and uniform drying To use the heated dryer rack Do not remove the lint screen 1 Open dryer door 2 Slide dryer rack over the bot...

Page 25: ...e screen with your fingers Do not rinse or wash screen to remove lint Wet lint is hard to remove 2 Push the lint screen firmly back into place IMPORTANT Do not run the dryer with the lint screen loose damaged blocked or missing Doing so can cause overheating and damage to both the dryer and fabrics Some towels made of synthetic fibers and natural fibers polyester and cotton blends may shed more li...

Page 26: ...oid accidental flooding due to a water pressure surge while you are away To winterize laundry center 1 Shut off both water faucets 2 Disconnect and drain water inlet hoses 3 Put 1 quart 1 L of R V type antifreeze in the basket 4 Run washer on a drain and spin setting for about 30 seconds to mix the antifreeze and water 5 Unplug laundry center or disconnect power To use laundry center again 1 Flush...

Page 27: ...rce or call an electrician Has a fuse blown or is the circuit breaker open If problem continues call an electrician Are you using an extension cord Do not use an extension cord Isthe washer overloaded Wash smaller loads Is the washer in a normal pause in the Permanent Press cycle The washer pauses for about 2 minutes in the Permanent Press cycle Allow the cycle to continue Washer won t drain or sp...

Page 28: ...eaking Did you follow the manufacturer s directions when adding detergent and fabric softener to the dispensers Measure detergent and fabric softener Carefully pour into the dispensers Wipe up all spills Dilute fabric softener in the fabric softener dispenser Did you put powdered or color safe bleach in the liquid chlorine bleach dispenser Add powdered or liquid color safe bleach directly to the b...

Page 29: ...ogged with lint Is the exhaust vent or outside exhaust hood clogged with lint restricting air movement Run the dryer for 5 10 minutes Hold your hand under the outside exhaust hood to check air movement If you do not feel air movement clean exhaust system of lint or replace exhaust vent with heavy metal or flexible metal vent see Installation Instructions Is the exhaust vent crushed or kinked Repla...

Page 30: ...Check the manufacturer s care label Match dryer setting to load type see Drying Cycle and Temperature Tips More Was paper or tissue left in pockets Is pilling being mistaken for lint Pilling surface fuzz is caused by normal wear and laundering Stains on load or color change Have you recently been painting staining or varnishing in the area where your laundry center is located If so ventilate the a...

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