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Summary of Contents for Kenmore Three-Speed Options Sp

Page 1: ... Speeds Switch AUTOMATIC WASH ERS IMPORTANT Read and follow all safety and operating instructions before first use of this product Sears Roebuck and Co Hoffman Estates IL 60179 U S A Sears Canada Inc Toronto Ontario Canada M5B 2B8 www sears com 3955133 PRINTED iN U S A 10 00 ...

Page 2: ...economical way For more information about the care and operation of Kenmore appliances call your nearest Sears store You will need the complete model and serial numbers when requesting information Your washer s model and serial numbers are located on the Model and Serial Number Plate Use the space below to record the model number and serial number of your new Kenmore Washer Model No Serial No Date...

Page 3: ... defective material or workmanship Full 1 Year Warranty on Mechanical and Electrical parts For one year from the date of pur chase if this washer is installed and operated according to the instructions that come with it Sears will repair or replace any of its mechanical or electrical parts if they are defective in material or workmanship Warranty Restriction If this washer is operated for any pur ...

Page 4: ...kill or hurt you and others All safety messages will follow the safety alert symbol and either the word DANGER or WARNING These words mean You can be killed or seriously injured if you don t immediatel z follow instructions You can be killed or seriously injured if you don t follow instructions All safety messages will tell you what the potential hazard is tell you how to reduce the chance of inju...

Page 5: ...r system has not been used for such a period before using a washing machine turn on all hot water faucets and let the water flow from each for several minutes This will release any accumu lated 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 is used n...

Page 6: ... of tools and parts needed see pages 7 9 A SELECT LOCATION FORYOUR WASHER pgs 11 13 Recessed Areal Closet Installation Instructions p 11 r_m Standpipe Drain System p 13 39 in 99 crn l LaundryTub Drain System p 12 99 cm Floor Drain System p 13 ...

Page 7: ...epending on installation C CONNECT DRAIN HOSE pgs 15 16 Ns_IST Tools Needed PaNs Needed Pliers that open to 1 9 IGin 3 95 cm Flashlight optional depending on installation 1 yellow single wire hose clamp top of drain hose 1 silver double wire hose clamp bottom of drain hose ...

Page 8: ...light optionaI depending on installation 2 water inlet hoses 4 fiat water inlet hose washers E CONNECT INLET HOSES TO WATER FAUCETS p 17 Tools Needed Parts Needed Pliers that open to 19 _6inches 3 95 cm Bucket optional Flashlight optionaI depending on depending on installation installation 2 water inlet hoses ...

Page 9: ...eeded Flashlight optional depending on installation Shipping strap with fastener G LEVEL WASHER p 19 Tools Needed Pa_sNeeded 9 _6in 1 43 cm open end wrench Flashlight optional depending on installation Wood block 2 front leveling legs with nuts ...

Page 10: ...y cord For a grounded cord connected washer GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS This washer must be grounded In the event of malfunction or breakdown grounding will reduce the risk of electrical shock by providing a path of least resistance for electric current This washer is equipped with a cord having an equipment grounding conductor and a grounding plug The plug must be plugged into an appropriate outlet th...

Page 11: ...um ventilation area _cm Front View DoorWHhVent Additional clearance for wall door and rigor moldings may be required To reduce he ttansler of washer sounds a clearance of I in 12 5 cm on the sides of the washer is sugges ed The installation spacing is in inches centimeters and is the minimum allowable Allow additional space if other appliances are to be installed in the area If closet door is inst...

Page 12: ...g the following points Grounded receptacle Must Hot and cold water faucets be within 4 ft 1 2 m of where Must provide water pressure the power cord is attached to between 5 100 psi and be the back of the washer within 4 ft 1 2 m of the hot and cold water fill valves J attached to the back of the washer Launary tub aram system _ _ Needs a minimum 20 gal _ 76 L laundry tub _ p e at least 39 in 99 cm...

Page 13: ... per minute is required If you have You will need to buy Laundry tub or standpipe taller than 96 in 2 4 m 1 in 2 5 cm diameter standpipe Overhead sewer Sump pump system if not already available 2 in 5 cm diameter to 1 in 2 5 cm diameter standpipe adapter Part No 3363920 Standard 20 gal 76 L 39 in 99 cm tall drain tub or utility sink and sump pump available from local plumbing suppliers Floor drain...

Page 14: ...mage set washer onto cardboard before moving across floor Move washer close to its final location STEP 1 Do not cut yellow strap Pull yellow strap firmly until completely removed from washer Depending on your model there will be either two or three cotter pins on the end of the shipping strap when it is pulled out of the washer The electrical plug is attached to this shipping strap Electrical plug...

Page 15: ...he drain hose Y4in 6 mm from the end d Place clamp over area marked CLAMP Release clamp _in 16ram c Open clamp Twist hose back and forth while pushing down onto drain connector at the bottom of the washer Continue until hose contacts the ribbed stop on the cabinet 6 nlnrn _ Drain H0se 00b0 00 jc If you have You will need to buy Drain hose that is too short Drain hose Part No 388423 and hose kit Pa...

Page 16: ...secure but loose enough to provide a gap for air Do not lay excess drain hose in bottom of laundry tub D CONNECT INLET HOSES TO WASHER Proper connection of your inlet hoses will allow hot and cold water to enter your washer properly It also helps prevent water damage due to leaks NOTE Replace inlet hoses after five years of use to reduce the risk of hose failure Periodically inspect and replace in...

Page 17: ...log hoses Determine which faucet is hot and which is cold Mark the hot water faucet STEP 2 Attach the hose with the red coupling to the hot water faucet Screw on coupling by hand Make an additional two4hirds turn with pliers to tighten coupling DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN this could damage the coupling STEP 3 Attach the hose with the blue coupling to the cold water faucet Screw on coupling by hand Make an ...

Page 18: ...andpipe Tightly wrap the shipping strap around the drain hose and water inlet hoses not the handles or stems Push fastener into the nearest hole in the shipping strap I i STEP 2 Locate the remaining piece of shipping strap not the end with the three cotter pins from STEP 4 of REMOVE SHIPPING STRAR Use it to wrap the drain hose together with the laundry tub or standpipe Push fastener into the neare...

Page 19: ...asher forward until rear of washer is at least 3 in 7 6 cm off floor You may hear the self adjusting rear legs click into place Lower washer to floor Check levelness of the washer by placing a level on top of the washer first side to side then front4o back STEP 7 If washer is not level prop up the front of the washer and adjust the legs up or down as necessary Lower washer and reset self adjusting...

Page 20: ...ed with Removed all packaging materials Removed shipping strap with cotter pins Installed all parts listed on pages 7 9 Check that The washer is level The nuts on the front legs are tight Check that the water faucets are turned on FINAL STEPS Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet Remove the blue protective film on the console and any tape remaining on washer Take a few minutes and read the Operating...

Page 21: ...id of your washer DISPENSER Add measured liquid chlorine bleach to the dispenser 5 min after the washer cycle starts for best wash performance Do not use POWDERED BLEACH IN THIS DISPENSER Add measured fabric softener to the agitator mounted dispenser Add measured detergent to the washer basket 1 SELECT ADJUST Make the selections for these washer controls some washers may not have all of these cont...

Page 22: ... Cream Milk Ice Cream Sponge immediately or apply a pre wash soil and stain remover Rinse Wash Repeat if neccesary If stain remains apply a few drops of liquid detergent Rinse If stain remains soak Wash Use an enzyme presoak or rub enzyme detergent on the stain Launder with detergent and bleach appropriate for the fabric Ketchup Tomato Sponge immediately or apply a pre wash soil and stain remover ...

Page 23: ...ER LEVEL Control O based on the size of your wash load see page 24 STEP 6 Set the WATER TEMPERA TURE Control O see pages 24 25 STEP 7 Set RINSE OPTIONS Control O see page 27 STEP 8 Set SPEEDS Control according to the type of fabric in the load see page 25 STEP 9 Push the Cycle Selector Control Timer knob _ and turn to the right to desired setting see page 26 STEP 10 Pull the CyO Selector Control T...

Page 24: ...ng when line drying In cold climates warm rinse water also provides a more comfortable tempera ture for handling the wash load Warm rinse is controlled to 75 F 24 C COI B COLD HOT COLD 70 COLB COLD WARM _ 24 Selecting Water Temperatures Wash Water Temperature Suggested Fabrics Comments HOT Work clothes Best cleaning for heaviIy soiled items 111 F 44 C Sturdy whites Removes oils perspiration greasy...

Page 25: ...d Hand Wash because The fiber or construction may be sensitive to agitation The fabric contains sensitive dyes that may bleed The wash action mirrors the way you would treat hand washable garments in a sink It does this by repeating periods of extra slow speed agitation 5 seconds and soaking 35 seconds Slow spin speeds help reduce wrinkling Do not use HAND WASHABLES for large items like blankets N...

Page 26: ... followed by an ULTRA CLEAN or PERMANENT PRESS Cycle with additional detergent SOAK SOAK Cycle features 4 minutes of agitation followed by an unlimited soak time to help remove heavy soils and stains that need pretreatment You will need to reset the washer to a SPIN setting to remove water SOAK Cycle should be followed by an ULTRA CLEAN PERMANENT PRESS or PREWASH Cycle with additional detergent NO...

Page 27: ...TER TEMPERATURE Control STEP 3 Set RINSE OPTIONS Control to ONE RINSE STEP 4 Set SPEEDS Control For fast agitation and spin use the HEAVY DUTY setting For slow agitation and spin use the EXTRA DELICATE setting For slow agitation and fast spin use the REGULAR setting STEP 5 Set the Cycle Selector Control Timer knob to a RINSE setting STEP 6 Pull Cycle Selector Control Timer knob out to start washer...

Page 28: ...teristics DUAL ACTION TM PLUS OR TRIPLE ACTIOW MAGITATOR The best cleaning action in your washer takes place at the bottom where the agitator vanes move back and forth to flex the fabric loosening the soil To get all your clothes down to the bottom of the washer the upper portion of the agitator has uniquely designed spiral vanes to help push the clothes that are on top down to the bottom This spi...

Page 29: ...oise as the gearcase shifts USING THE LIQUID CHLORINE BLEACH DISPENSER Automatically dilutes bleach to ensure the cleanest and brightest loads Always measure liquid chlorine bleach Use a measuring cup do not guess Do not pour directly from bottle Never use more than 1 cup 250 mL for a full load Use less with smaller loads Follow manufacturer s directions for safe use A cup with a pouring spout wil...

Page 30: ...pulled up Starting at an angle see illustration push the bottom of the dispenser down on the agitator top STEP 2 When the dispenser is seated on the agitator push the blue lock ring down until it snaps in place It must fit tightly Add warm water to fill the dispenser until it reaches the crossed opening at the bottom of the funnel shaped portion of the dispenser Fabric softener is dispensed into t...

Page 31: ...l Drain Pause Spin Spray for cooldown Fill to selected level _ Fillto _ selected Fill for level cool down Rinse Rinse Wash Fill to _iselected Wash selected time _ rain no spin spin Qff reset to wash cycle and time Drain _ Drain _ Drain no spin nospin no spin SOAK Spin Spin Spray Off or 2ND Off RINSE on some models Fill to Spin selected level Fill to selected Agitate level Soak Rinse reset to SPIN ...

Page 32: ...etic knits inside out to avoid pilling Tie strings and sashes so they will not tangle Mend tears loose hems and seams Treat spots and stains Stained or wet garments should be washed promptly for best results SORTING Separate heavily soiled items from lightly soiled ones even if they would normally be washed together Separate lint givers towels chenille from lint takers corduroy synthetics permanen...

Page 33: ...ms take up not by their weight Mix large and small items in each load Load evenly to maintain washer balance An off balance load can make the washer vibrate during spin Use a higher water level setting to reduce wrinkling with permanent press clothes and some synthetic knits These items should have more room to move in the water than heavy items towels jeans Reduce wash time by using a lower water...

Page 34: ...f replace ment on the label with a permanent marker WINTER STORAGE OR MOVING CARE Install and store your washer where it will not freeze Because some water may stay in the hoses and pump freezing can damage your washer If storing or moving your washer during freezing weather winterize it To winterize washer 1 Shut off both water faucets 2 Disconnect and drain water inlet hoses 3 Put 1 qt 1 L of R ...

Page 35: ...ter to starting washer deflect off tub ring Unit not level causing water Ensure front feet are installed and to deflect off tub ring nuts are tightened Levelwasher Reset rear legs see Installation Instructions Section G Load is unbalanced Spray Redistribute the load rinses are deflecting off load Washer is overloaded Fills or Reduce load size spray rinses are deflecting off load Won t Drain Drain ...

Page 36: ...t rear legs Rear leveling legs not set see installation Instructions Section G Nuts on front feet not tight Tighten nuts see Installation Instructions Section G Yellow shipping strap with Remove strap with cotter pins cotter pins not completely see installation Instructions removed Section B Floor not strong enough Relocate washer see Installation to support washer Instructions Section A Gears eng...

Page 37: ...gitator is loose This is normal Water Level The top of the agitator is much This is normal Too Low Not higher than the highest water Completely Ievel This creates a perception Filling of the washer not being fuIl Tub is Tub pulled forward when Ensure tub is centered before Crooked unloading starting washer Tub moves This is normal Unit not level Ensure front feet are installed and nuts are tighten...

Page 38: ...soon as unloading washer promptly it stops Load is Not removing load promptly Unload the washer as soon as it Wrinkled stops Wrong cycle for fabrics Use cold rinses and cycles with slow being washed spin speeds to reduce wrinkling Overloading Loads should move freely during wash Wash smaller loads Wash water not warm enough Use Automatic Temperature Control to relax wrinkles Using warm ATC If safe...

Page 39: ...your Kenmore Washer with a Sears Maintenance Agreement Kenmore washers are designed manufactured and tested for years of dependable operation Yet any appliance may require service from time to time The Sears Maintenance Agreement Is your way to buy tomorrow s service at today s prices Eliminates repair bills resulting from normal use Allows for as many service calls as required Provides for servic...

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