Страница 1: ...AUTOMATIC WASHERS IMPORTANT Your washer may look different Read and follow all safety from the washer shown and operating instructions before first use of this product Sears Roebuck and Co Hoffman Estates IL 60179 U S A PART NO 3950144 Rev A PRINTED IN U S A ...
Страница 2: ...t and most economi al 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 Ser...
Страница 3: ... for only 90 days WARRANTY SERVICE IS AVAILABLE BY CONTACTING THE NEAREST SEARS SERVICE CENTER IN THE UNITED STATES This warranty applies only while this product is in use in the United States This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state Sears Roebuck and Co Dept 817WA Hoffman Estates IL 60179 Your safety and the safety of others i...
Страница 4: ...EN GAS IS EXPLOSIVE If the hot water 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 accumulated 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 n...
Страница 5: ...ete list of tools and parts needled see pages 6 8 A SELECT LOCATION FOR YOUR WASHER pgs 10 12 Recessed Area Closet Installation Instructions p 10 I I I Standpipe rain System p 12 Laundry Tub Drain System p 11 Floor Drain System p 12 5 ...
Страница 6: ...ending on installation C CONNECT DRAIN HOSE pgs 14 15 TWIST AND PUSH Tools Needed Parts Needed Pliers that open to 19 16inches 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 ...
Страница 7: ...lashlight optional depending on installation 2 water inlet hoses 4 flat water inlet hose washers E CONNECT INLET HOSESTO WATER FAUCETS p 16 Tools Needed Parts Needed Pliers that open to 1 6 inches uoket optional Flashlight optional depending on depending on installation installation 2 water inlet hoses ...
Страница 8: ...s Needed Flashlight optional depending on installation Shipping strap with fastener G LEVEL WASHER p 18 Tools Needed Parts Needed U _ 9 lo lnch open end wrench Flashlight optional Wood block depending on installation 2 front leveling legs with nuts ...
Страница 9: ...ck with a qualified electrician or serviceman if you are in doubt as to whether the appliance is properly grounded Do not modify the plug provided with the appli ance if it will not fit the outlet have a proper outlet installed by a qualified electrician For your personal safety this washer must be grounded In the event of malfunction or breakdown grounding will reduce the risk of electric shock b...
Страница 10: ...DoorNotShown DoorWithVent 3 3 Additional clearanceforwall doorandfloor moldingsmayhe required Toreducetransferofwashersounds a clearanceofI inchon thesidesofthewasheris recommended The installation spacing is in inches and is the minimum allowable AI _ow additional space if other appli ances are to be installed in the area If closet door is installed the mini mum air openings in top and bottom are...
Страница 11: ...luding the following points Grounded receptacle Must be within 4 feet of where the power cord is attached to the back of the washer Hot and cold water faucets Must provide water pressure between 5 100 psi and be within 4 feet of the hot and cold water fill valves attached to the back of the washer Laundry tub drain system Needs a minimum 20 gallon laundry tub Support Floor must be sturdy enough to...
Страница 12: ...away capacity of 17 gallons per minute is required I1 you have You will need to buy Laundry tub or standpipe Sump pump system taller than 96 inches if not already available 1 inch diameter standpipe 2 inch diameter to 1 inch diameter standpipe adapter Part No 3363920 Overhead sewer Standard 20 gallon 39 inch tall drain tub or utility sink and sump pump available from local plumbing suppliers Floor...
Страница 13: ...out of the washer There should be three cotter pins on the end of the shipping strap when it is pulled out of the washer The electrical plug is attac ned to this shipping strap STEP 3 Pull firmly to remove the end of the shipping strap that remains pinned to the back of the washer This will release the rear self leveling legs Pin PULL Eleclrical plug 0 STEP 4 Cut the shipping strap about 16 inches...
Страница 14: ...open Place clamp over the straight end of the drain hose V4 inch from the end TWIST AND PUSH d Place clamp over area marked CLAMP Release clamp 1 4 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 If you have You will need to buy rain hose that is too short Drain hose Part No 38842...
Страница 15: ... 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 Slip and Fall Hazard Use new water inlet hoses Failure to do so can result in head injury or broken bones NOTE Replace inlet hoses after five years of use to reduce the risk of hose failure Periodically inspec...
Страница 16: ...ticles in the water lines that might clog 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 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 fa...
Страница 17: ...ins from STEP 4 of REMOVE SHIPPING STRAP Use it to wrap the drain hose together with the laundry tub or standpipe Push fastener into the nearest hole in the shipping strap If the water faucets and drain standpipe are recessed put hooked end of drain hose in standpipe Tightly wrap the shipping strap around the drain hose and water inlet hoses not the handles or stems Push fastener into the nearest ...
Страница 18: ...her forward until rear of washer is at least 3 inches 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 hi 1 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 adjustin...
Страница 19: ... Removed all packaging materials Removed shipping strap with three cotter pins Installed all parts listed on pages 6 8 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 Remove the blue protective film on the console and any tape remaining on washer Take a few minutes and read the Op...
Страница 20: ...ired add measured liquid chlorine bleach to the liquid bleach dispenser see page 26 STEP 3 OPTIONAL STEP If desired add measured liquid fabric softener to the fabric softener dispenser see page 27 STEP 4 Close washer lid STEP 5 Set WATER LEVEL Control O based on the size of your wash load see page 21 STEP 6 Set the WATER TEMPERATURE Control _ see pages 21 and 22 STEP 7 Set RINSE OPTIONS Control se...
Страница 21: ...owever warm rinses may increase wrinkling when line drying In cold climates warm rinse water also provides a more comfortable temperature for handling the wash load Warm rinse is controlled to 75 E AUTO COLD TEMPERATURE CONTROL WARM COoLD WARM _ _ WARM 1 WARM SELECTING WATER TEMPERATURES Water Temp rature HOT 120 F or above WARM 90o 1 0OF Suggested Fabrics Work clothes Sturdy whites colorfast past...
Страница 22: ...struction 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 22 extra slow speed agitation 10 seconds and soaking 20 seconds Slow spin speeds help reduce wrinkling Do not use HAND WASHABLES for large items like blankets NOTE Some HAND WASH items par tic...
Страница 23: ...en 4 and 14 minutes of wash time PREWASH Use this cycle to get up to 4 minutes of agitation to help remove heavy soils and stains that need pretreatment PREWASH Cycle should be 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 Y...
Страница 24: ...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 SHORT ULTRA CLE...
Страница 25: ...st flexible fabric care for even your largest loads The TRIPLE ACTION 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 agitator vanes move back and forth to flex the fabric loosening the soil The upper portion of the agitator features special vanes that push the clothes down in a spiralin...
Страница 26: ... you may hear a noise 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 for a full load Use less with smaller loads Follow manufacturer s directions for safe use A cup with a pouring...
Страница 27: ... 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 Liquidfabric softener dispenser Blue lock ring Add warm water to fill the dispenser until it reaches the crossed opening at the bottom of the funnel shaped portion of t...
Страница 28: ...2ND RINSE PERMANENT PRESS Fill to selected level Wash selected time Partial Drain Pause Fill for cool down Wash Drain no spin Spin Fill to selected level Rinse Drain no spin Spin Off or 2ND RINSE PREWASH Fill to selected level U Wash selected time Drain no spin Spin Off reset to wash cycle and time SOAK Fill to selected level Agitate Soak reset to SPIN to drain washer 28 ...
Страница 29: ...e 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 permanent press When pos...
Страница 30: ...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...
Страница 31: ...lacement 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 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 quart of R V type antifreez...
Страница 32: ...er to starting washer deflect off of tub ring Unit not level causing water to deflect off of tub ring Ensure front feet are installed and nuts are tightened Level washer Reset rear legs see INSTALLATION_ Section G Load is unbalanced Spray Redistribute the load rinses are deflecting off of load Washer is overloaded Fills or Reduce load size spray rinses are deflecting off of load Won t Drain Drain ...
Страница 33: ... level Level washer Reset rear legs Rear leveling legs not set see INSTALLATION_ Section G Nuts on front feet not tight Tighten nuts see INSTALLATION_ Section G Yi_llow shipping strap with Remove strap with cotter pins cotter pins not completely see INSTALLATIONI Section B removed Floor not strong enough Relocate washer to support washer see INSTALLATIONI Section A Gears engaging after drain This ...
Страница 34: ...ator is loose This is normal Water Level The top of the agitator is much This is normal To 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 L...
Страница 35: ...loading washer promptly it stops Load is Not removing load promptly Unload the washer as soon as it stops Wrinkled 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 for fabri...
Страница 36: ...the value of your Kenmore Washer with a Sears Maintenance Agreement Kenmore washers are designed manufactured and tested for ears 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 Provide...
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Страница 38: ...3 7247 Forthe locationof a Sears Parts and RepairCenter in yourarea Call24 hours a day 7 daysa week 1 800 488 1222 mmmmmmm mmmmmmm For informationon purchasinga Sears Maintenance Agreementor to inquire about an existingAgreement Call9 am 5 pro Monday Saturday 1 800 827 6655 Whenrequesting serviceor ordering parts alwaysgivethefollowing information ProductName Part Name ModelNumber Part Number SEAR...
