Kenmore Elite Three-Speed Automatic Washers Owner'S Manual & Installation Instructions Download

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Page 1: ...s with TRIPLE SMART TM Dispenser 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 www sears com Sears Canada Inc Toronto Ontario Canada MSB 2B8 www sears ca 8312692 PRINTED IN U S A 10 99 ...

Page 2: ...onomical way For more information about the care and operation of Kenmore ELITE TM appliances call your nearest Sears store You will need the complete model and serial numbers when requesting informa tion Your washer s model and serial num bers 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 ELITE TM washer Model...

Page 3: ...hen this washer is installed and operated according to the instruc tions 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 puF pose other than private family use air warranty coverage is restricted to 90 days from the date of purchase Warranty Service Warr...

Page 4: ...that can kill or hurt you and others All safety messages will be preceded by the safety alert symbol and the word DANGER or WARNING These words mean You will be killed or seriously injured if you don t follow instructions You can be killed or seriously injured if you don t follow instructions All safety messages will identify the hazard tell you how to reduce the chance of injury and tell you what...

Page 5: ...er system has not been used for such a period before using a washing machine turn on all hat water faucets and let the water flow from each far 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 ...

Page 6: ...ete list of tools and parts needed see pages 7 9 A SELECT LOCATION FOR YOUR WASHER pgs 11 13 Recessed Area Closet Installation Instructions p 11 Standpipe Drain System p 13 3gin gg Laundry Tub Drain System p 12 Floor Drain System p 13 ...

Page 7: ...pending on installation C CONNECT DRAIN HOSE pgs 15 16 Ns_IST Tools Needed Parts Supplied 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: ...al depending on installation Parts Supplied 2 water inlet hoses 4 flat water inlet hose washers E CONNECT INLET HOSES TO WATER FAUCETS pg 17 Tools Needed Parts Supplied Pliers that open to 1_6 in 3 95 cm Bucket optional Flashlight optional depending on depending on installation installation 2 water inlet hoses ...

Page 9: ...plied Flashlight optional depending on installation Shipping strap with fastener G LEVEL WASHER p 19 Tools Needed Parts Supplied 9 16in 1 43 cm open end wrench Flashlight optional depending on installation Wood block 2 front leveling legs with nuts ...

Page 10: ...CTIONS This washer must be grounded In the event of malfunction or breakdown grounding will reduce the risk of electri cal 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 that is properly installed and grounded in accordance with al...

Page 11: ...8 ir__ 3t0 cm _ minimum ventilation area 24 in _ 155 cm _ _ minimum ventilation area 3 in 7 6 cm 3 in 7 6 cm Front View Door With Vent Additional clearance for wall door and lIoor moldings may be reqaired T_ _ t_ t_le_ _l _ _stx_ _ds a _ea_a_e QI1 in 2 _ cml on the sides ol the washer is su_Igested The installation spacing is in inches centimeters and is the minimum allowable Allow additional spac...

Page 12: ...following points Grounded receptacle Must be within 4 ft 1 2 m of where the power cord is attached to the back of the washer Hot and cold water faucets Must provide water pressure between 20 100 psi and be within 4 ft 1 2 m of the hot and cold water fill valves attached to the back of the washer Laundry tub drain system Needs a minimum 20 gaI 76 L laundry tub 2 Support Floor must be sturdy enough ...

Page 13: ... per minute is required If you have You will need to buy Laundry tub or standpipe Sump pump system taller than 96 in 2 4 m if not already available 1 in 2 5 m diameter standpipe 2 in 5 cm diameter to 1 in 2 5 cm diameter standpipe adapter Part No 3363920 Overhead sewer 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: ...s 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 should 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 Shipping strap STEP 3 Cut the shipping strap ab...

Page 15: ...ain hose V4 in 6 mm from the end TWIST AND PUSH d Place clamp over area marked CLAME Release clamp 4 in 16turn 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 mnm _ Drain H se _ Z_ in 6 ram If you have You will need to buy Drain hose that is too short Drain hose Part No 388423 a...

Page 16: ...se in bottom of laundry tub D CONNECTINLETHOSES TO WASHER Proper connection of your inlet hoses will allow hot and cold water to enter your washer properly We recommend connecting both the hot and cold water inlet hoses for opti mal performance of your washer If you only connect one water hose you must cap off the remaining water inlet port NOTE Replace inlet hoses after five years of use to reduc...

Page 17: ... turn with pliers to tighten coupling DO NOT OVER TIGHTEN this could damage valves STEP 2 Attach the hose with the red coupling to the hot water faucet Screw on coupling by hand Make an additional two thirds 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: ...n standpipe 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 1 STEP 2 Locate the remaining piece of shipping strap not the end with the cotter pins from STEP 3 of REMOVE SHIPPING STRAR Use it to wrap the drain hose together with the laundry tub or standpipe Push fastener into the nearest h...

Page 19: ...washer 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 front to 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 adjusti...

Page 20: ...ted 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 power supply cord into grounded outlet f Remove the blue protective film on the console and any tape remaining on washer Take a few minutes and read th...

Page 21: ...he drawings in this section show the basic features of all models covered by this manual Refer to the supplied Feature Sheet for your washer s particular features POWDER or LIQUID _j_ _ _ DETERGENT Dissolves powder or liquid detergents before applying to load When desired add powder or liquid color safe bleach to this dispenser BLEACHLIQUID CHLORINE Dilutes liquid chlorine bleach and adds it to th...

Page 22: ...atically SPEEDS Adjust to fabric type being washed k l t_l ttJ IYKI t r EJ f r HEAVYDUTY DENIMS TOWELS EXTRADIRTY REGULAR COTTONS PERM PRESS SYNTHETICS DELICATE KNITS HAND WASH LINGERIE ode HOTWASH ee WARM WASH COLDWASH _ ANY BLEACH _ NON CHLORINE BLEACH DO NOT BLEACH 2 SELECT CYCLE Choose more time for heavily soiled loads and less time for lightly soiled loads 3 PULL TIMER TO START Lid must be c...

Page 23: ...anular laundry detergent Wash in the hottest water safe for the fabric Soak immediately in cool water Wash If stain remains cover area with a paste made of color safe bleach a few drops of hot water and a few drops of ammonia Wait 15 to 20 minutes Wash Use an enzyme presoak or rub enzyme detergent on the stain Launder with detergent and bleach appropriate for the fabric Sponge immediately or apply...

Page 24: ...e 33 STEP 4 Close washer lid STEP 5 Set WATER LEVEL Control O based on the size of your wash load details on page 25 STEP 6 Set the WATER TEMPERATURE Control _ see pages 25 and 26 STEP 7 Set RINSE OPTIONS Control _ See page 28 STEP 9 Push the Cycle Selector Control Timer knob in and turn to the right to desired setting details on page 27 28 STEP 10 Pul the Cycle Selector ControI Timer knob out The...

Page 25: ...er However warm rinses may increase wrinkling 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 COLD WARM_ COLD COLD HOT COLD 7O_ COLD COLD WAR WARM Selecting Water Temperatures Wash Water Temperature Suggested Fabrics Comments HOT Work clothes Best cleaning for heavily soiled items 111 ...

Page 26: ... 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 and soaking Slow spin speeds help reduce wrinkling Do not use this setting for large items like blankets NOTE Some Hand Wash items particularly wool naturally shrink when washed Keep this in mind when you purchase items labe...

Page 27: ... set washer to a desired wash cycle If water is not removed select a new wash cycle do not add additional detergent NOTE It is not recommended to use hot water for soaking It may set some stains AUTO PREWASH Use this cycle to get up to 4 minutes of agitation to help remove heavy soils and stains that need pretreatment Add deter gent to washer basket for this cycle When the prewash is complete the ...

Page 28: ...NSE Q Dispenser ONE RINSE cycle Q or O Washeragitates rinses and spins Wash and Desired wash 2ND RINSE O Dispenser 2ND RINSE cycle O or O Washeragitates rinses and spins foIIowedby a seconddeep rinse Rinse Spin RINSE ONE RINSE Q De not add detergent Washeragitates drains end spins Spin SPIN _ ONE RINSE Q Do not add detergent Washerspins Soak Only AUTO SOAK _ SOAK ONLY _ Basket unlimitedsoak time W...

Page 29: ...in Pause Spin Fill for Fill to cooldown selected level Wash Rinse _ Drain Drain no spin W no spin Spin Spin Off or 2ND RINSE Fill to selected level Rinse Drain no spin Spin Off or 2ND RINSE AUTO SOAK Fill to selected level Agitate Soak Agitate Soak reset to SPIN to drain washer AUTO PREWASH Fill to selected level Wash selected time Drain no spin Spin Off reset to desired wash cycle 29 ...

Page 30: ...ion noise Kenmore s exclusive TOTAL CARE TM agitator has triple action agitation to give you the most flexible fabric care for even your largest loads The TOTAL CARE TM agitator moves in three directions depending on load size to ensure proper cleaning The best cleaning action in your washer takes place at the bottom where the agita tor vanes move back and forth to flex the fabric loosening the so...

Page 31: ...asher you may hear air being pulled through the pump This happens during the end of draining After Drain and Before Spin When the cycle changes from draining to spinning you may hear a noise as the gearcase shifts USING YOUR TRIPLE SMART TM DISPENSER The TRIPLE SMART TM DISPENSER makes your washer truly automatic by making it unnecessary for you to return to the washer during the cycle to put in d...

Page 32: ...ot let bleach splash drip or run down into washer basket Undiluted bleach will damage any fabric it touches Start the washer Bleach will be dispensed automatically after the detergent has had time to work NOTE Do not use this dispenser to add liquid or powdered color safe bleach to your wash load The dispenser is for liq uid chlorine bleach only If desired add liquid or powdered color safe bleach ...

Page 33: ...ric softener 3 oz 94 mL Fabric softener is dispensed in 2nd rinse if 2ND RINSE is selected NOTE Undiluted fabric softener spilled on fabric may result in spots that look like oil stains Liquidfabric softenerdispenser If cleaning of the liquid fabric softener dispenser is required Scrub with a brush using a liquid laundry detergent solution Never use any cleaning fluids on dispenser parts as this c...

Page 34: ...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 cordu roy synthetics permanent press Wh...

Page 35: ...p 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 level se...

Page 36: ... 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 V type antifreeze in the basket 4 Run washer on a SPIN setting for...

Page 37: ... unloading causing water 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 Level washer Reset rear legs see Installation Instructions Section G Load is unbalanced Spray Redistribute the load rinses are deflecting off load Washer is ovedoaded Fills or Reduce load size spray rinses are deflecting off lo...

Page 38: ...her Reset 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 G...

Page 39: ...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 level This creates a perception Filling of the washer not being full 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 tightened Level...

Page 40: ...o not Unload the washer as soon as unloading washer promptly it stops Load is Not removing Ioad promptly Unload the washer as soon as Wrinkled it stops Wrong cycle for fabrics Use cold rinses and cycles with slow being washed spin speeds to reduce wrinkling Overloading Loads should move freely daring wash Wash smalIer loads Wash water not warm enough Use Automatic Temperature Control to relax wrin...

Page 41: ...Maintenance Agreement Kenmore appliances are designed manufactured and tested for years of depend able operation Yet any major appliance may require service from time to time The Sears Maintenance Agreement offers you an outstanding service program for your product The Sears Maintenance Agreement Is your way to buy tomorrow s service at today s prices Eliminates repair bills resulting from normal ...

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