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Kenmore

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Front Load Washer

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Use & Care Guide
Guide d’utilisation et d’entretien

English / Français

Models / Modèles: 970L4802*

P/N 137499400 (1110)
Sears Brands Management Corporation
Ho

 man Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A.

www.kenmore.com

www.sears.com

Sears Canada Inc.
Toronto, Ontario, Canada M5B 2C3
www.sears.ca

* = Color number, le numéro de couleur

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Summary of Contents for 970L4802 Series

Page 1: ...utilisation et d entretien English Français Models Modèles 970L4802 P N 137499400 1110 Sears Brands Management Corporation Hoffman Estates IL 60179 U S A www kenmore com www sears com Sears Canada Inc Toronto Ontario Canada M5B 2C3 www sears ca Color number le numéro de couleur TM ...

Page 2: ...s Important Safety Instructions DANGER DANGER indicates an imminently hazardous situation which if not avoided will result in death or serious injury WARNING WARNING indicates a potentially hazardous situation which if not avoided could result in death or serious injury CAUTION CAUTION indicates a potentially hazardous situation which if not avoided may result in minor or moderate injury IMPORTANT...

Page 3: ... s reference Refer to INSTALLA TION INSTRUCTIONS for detailed grounding proce dures If the washer is moved to a new location have it checked and reinstalled by a qualified service person To prevent personal injury or damage to the washer the electrical power cord of the washer must be plugged into a properly grounded and polarized 3 prong outlet The third grounding prong must never be removed Neve...

Page 4: ...eements Congratulations on making a smart purchase Your new Kenmore product is designed and manufactured for years of dependable operation But like all products it may re quire preventive maintenance or repair from time to time That s when having a Master Protection Agreement can save you money and aggravation The Master Protection Agreement also helps extend the life of your new product Here s wh...

Page 5: ...ct meets the ENERGY STAR guidelines for energy efficiency Control Lock Door Latch with Safety Lock Cycle Selector Laundry Product Dispenser Drawer Cascading Wash Vanes Stainless Steel Wash Drum Adjustable Leveling Legs LED Display Door Striker Vent Latch Inner glass with small ar ticle redistribution ramp ...

Page 6: ...mbling 2 rinses and a final spin Extra Rinse and Stain Treat are available with this cycle Cycle Selection Follow the fabric care label instructions on items to be washed For best results Normal Use this load for cotton linen towels shirts sheets den ims and mixed loads Casual Use this cycle for cottons and blends with a permanent press or no iron finish Delicates Use this cycle for lightly soiled...

Page 7: ...ves energy and reduces wrinkling To protect your fabrics not all temperatures are available with every cycle The indicator will not light if the setting is not available with that cycle The temperature selected for the cycle will be remembered and recalled each time that cycle is selected in the future To return to factory settings press the START PAUSE and Select buttons at the same time and hold...

Page 8: ... desired option Then while it is blinking press Select The indicator will light when the option has been selected It will no longer be lighted when the option has been removed Not all options are available on every model or are com patible with every cycle The indicator will not light if the option is not available with that cycle The options selected for the cycle will be remembered and recalled ...

Page 9: ...rmal Casual Delicates Rinse Spin Auto Temp Hot 9 9 Warm 9 9 9 9 Cool 9 9 9 9 Cold 9 9 9 9 Cold Clean 9 9 9 9 9 Spin Speed Extra High 9 9 9 High 9 9 9 9 Medium 9 9 9 9 9 Low 9 9 9 9 9 No Spin 9 9 9 9 Soil Level Heavy 9 9 Normal 9 9 9 9 Light 9 9 9 Options Chime 9 9 9 9 9 Stain Treat 9 9 9 9 Extended Spin 9 Extra Rinse 9 9 9 9 9 Delay Start 9 9 9 9 9 9 Available selections Cycle defaults ...

Page 10: ...isplayed when the cycle is selected The time may increase if water pressure is low oversudsing occurs or the load becomes unbalanced The estimated remaining cycle time is displayed during the cycle The following indicators may be lighted during the cycle Door Lock Sensing Wash Touch Pause to Add a Garment Vent Latch Help prevent odor buildup and mildew between washes by utilizing your washer s ven...

Page 11: ...oks button buttons tie strings and sashes and remove non washable trims and ornaments Mend rips and tears to prevent further damage dur ing washing Turn knit items inside out to prevent pilling Place delicate and small items such as bras hosiery and baby socks in a mesh bag Combine large and small items in a load Load large items first Large items should not be more than half the total wash load W...

Page 12: ... and marked with this symbol Fill to the MIN line for small loads or the MAX line for large loads DO NOT fill above the maximum fill line Add color safe bleach with the detergent Liquid Fabric Softener If desired pour the recommended amount of liquid fabric softener into the chamber labeled FABRIC SOFTENER and marked with this symbol Fill to the MIN line for small loads or the MAX line for large l...

Page 13: ...AUSE and Select buttons at the same time and hold until the signal sounds If changes to the settings or options are attempted after the cycle starts you will hear several beeps when the buttons are pressed To change the settings or options press PAUSE make the new selections and press START again To change the cycle once the cycle has begun press Cancel select a new cycle and press START again Jus...

Page 14: ...n your home C DRAIN PUMP Your washer is equipped with a high velocity drain pump It is normal to hear humming and gurgling sounds as water is pumped from the washer Both of these sounds are normal and indicate that your pump is functioning correctly D HIGH SPEED MOTOR A powerful motor is used to drive the drum to high spin speeds to extract water from your load You will hear a sound associated wit...

Page 15: ...te or explode Never use highly flammable solvents such as gasoline inside the home Vapors can explode on contact with flames or sparks For Successful Stain Removal Treat stains promptly Determine the kind of stain then follow the recom mended treatment in the stain removal chart on the next page To pretreat stains use a prewash product liquid de tergent or a paste made from powder detergent and wa...

Page 16: ...thoroughly Wash using hottest water safe for fabric Ink Some inks may be impossible to remove Washing may set some inks Use prewash stain remover denatured alcohol or nonflammable dry cleaning fluid Mildew scorch Wash with chlorine bleach if safe for fabric Or soak in oxygen bleach and hot water before washing Badly mildewed fabrics may be permanently damaged Mud Brush off dry mud Pretreat or soak ...

Page 17: ...O REFRESH OR CLEAN INSIDE OF WASHER To clean and freshen the washer perform the Clean Washer cycle For best results use the Clean Washer cycle once a month To begin the cycle press and hold the Spin Speed and Options buttons simultaneously for 10 seconds until the display changes to CLn REMOVE ALL ITEMS FROM WASH DRUM before filling the detergent chamber with one 1 cup of liquid chlorine bleach OR...

Page 18: ...er Cleaning Dispenser Drawer Area Daily Preventive Maintenance Other Inside Routine Cleaning Preventive Remove items from the washer as soon as the cycle ends Excess wrinkling color transfer and odors may develop in items left in the washer If there are no small children or pets present you may leave the door ajar when the washer is not in use Leave the dispenser drawer open slightly at the end of...

Page 19: ...ration due to the long term effects of this residue For especially contaminated areas visible inside the drum including the front rubber seal these areas might be more effectively cleaned by spraying a Bleach Cleaner on a scrub brush soft sponge or towel and scrubbing If odor is still left after bleach cycle s and bleach cleaner open the detergent drawer and pour one 1 pouch of TIDE WASHING MACHINE ...

Page 20: ...ts 2 Disconnect hoses from water supply and drain water from hoses 3 Plug electrical cord into a properly grounded electrical outlet 4 Add 1 gallon 3 8 L nontoxic recreational vehicle RV antifreeze to empty wash drum Close door 5 Select the Rinse Spin cycle and deselect Extra Rinse Press Start and let the washer drain for 1 minute to drain out all the water Not all of the RV antifreeze will be exp...

Page 21: ...t be mended Never pour chlorine bleach di rectly on fabric Check condition of items before washing See Operating Your Washer steps 2 and 5 Lint Incorrect sorting Tissues left in pocket Overloading the washer Not enough detergent Undissolved detergent has left a residue resembling lint Static cling is attracting lint Load washed too long Reduce load size Rewash using correct water temperature water...

Page 22: ...oad immediately upon cycle completion Run dehumidifier in laundry room Avoid overfilling detergent and fabric softener compartments of dispenser Dry the inside of washer and gas ket after every run Residue stains buildup mold or mildew stains in dispenser drawer Moisture in the washer Use of non HE detergent Overdosing detergent Remove dispenser drawer and wipe dispenser and inserts with combinati...

Page 23: ...t been removed during installation See INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS for removing shipping bolts and foam block Wash load unevenly distributed in drum Stop washer and rearrange wash load OPERATING Washer does not start Electrical power cord may not be plugged in or connection may be loose Make sure plug fits tightly in wall outlet House fuse blown circuit breaker tripped or a power outage has oc curre...

Page 24: ...a distance from washer Measure hot water temperature at nearby faucet with candy or meat thermometer Water tempera ture should be at least 120 F 49 C Adjust water heater as necessary Hot water is being used elsewhere in the house Avoid using hot water elsewhere before or during washer use There may not be enough hot water available for proper cleaning If problem persists your hot water system may ...

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