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Door Seal and Glass Cleaning

 

Due to the location and nature of the door seal, some 

detergent and soil residue may build up on the door glass 

and seal. Periodic cleaning with a bleach solution can help 

remove buildup and stains, and can help sanitize the seal to 

prevent odors.

NOTE:

 Wear rubber gloves and eye protection while 

performing the following procedure:

       

 Dilute ¾ cup (177 ml) liquid chlorine bleach in 1      

        gallon (3.8 L) of warm/hot water.

  

       

Use this solution to wipe down 

        all surfaces of the gasket and 

        door glass to remove any 

        deposits. Be sure to fold back the 

        lip of the gasket to get under 

        the inner edge where residue 

 

        can build up.

       Dry

 the gasket and glass with a dry cloth.

       

To allow the gasket to dry completely, secure the   

       door slightly ajar with the door magnet. This will  

       promote air circulation and allow the interior of the  

       machine to dry. To use this feature, close the door  

       just until it contacts the door magnet.

NOTE:

• Follow the manufacturer’s instructions for proper use 

 

of bleach.

• To avoid damaging the gasket, NEVER use undiluted 

bleach to clean the gasket.

Removing Mineral Buildup

If you live in an area with hard water, mineral scale can form 

on internal components of the washer. Use of a water softener 

is recommended in areas with hard water.
Use a descaler, such as Washer Magic

®

, to remove visible 

mineral buildup. After descaling, always run the CLEAN

WASHER cycle before washing clothing. Do NOT use steel 

wool or abrasive cleaners.

Cleaning the Exterior

Proper care of your washer can extend its life. The outside of

the machine can be cleaned with warm water and a mild, 

nonabrasive household detergent.
Immediately wipe off any spills with a soft, damp cloth.

IMPORTANT:

 Do not use solvents, cleaning alcohols, or simi-

lar products. Never use steel wool or abrasive cleaners

because they can damage the surface.

Care and Cleaning of the Interior

Use a towel or soft cloth to wipe around the washer door

opening, door seal, and door glass. These areas should be

kept clean to ensure a watertight seal. Be sure to wipe 

under the inside rubber seal to remove any moisture or soil.
Always remove items from the washer as soon as the cycle 

is complete. Leaving damp items in the washer can cause

wrinkling, color transfer, and odor. Run the CLEAN WASHER 

cycle once a month, or more often if needed, to remove 

detergent buildup and other residue.

Clean Washer 

         

NOTE:

• Do not add tablet cleaner to the  dispenser drawer.

• Do not add any laundry detergent or fabric softener to 

the drawer when using CLEAN WASHER.

       

       

Turn ON the washer and press and hold the 

 

       ACCELA-WASH button for three seconds, and the LED   

       will blink. Selecting any other cycle after CLEAN 

 

       WASHER has been selected will cause the CLEAN          

       WASHER cycle to be cancelled.
       After the cycle ends, open the door and allow the   

      drum interior to dry completely.

NOTE:

 Run the CLEAN WASHER cycle once a month. If a 

 

mildewy or musty smell is present, run the CLEAN 

 

WASHER cycle once a week for three consecutive weeks. 

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CARE AND CLEANING

REGULAR CLEANING

WARNING:

 

 

       

To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons, read and follow this

   entire Use & Care Guide, including the Important Safety Instructions, before operating this washer. 

• Unplug the washer before cleaning to avoid the risk of electric shock.

 Failure to follow this warning can     

  cause serious injury, fire, electric shock, or death.

• Never use harsh chemicals, abrasive cleaners, or solvents to clean the washer.

 They will damage the finish.

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Remove any clothing in the drum.

 

Open the dispenser drawer.
Add liquid chlorine bleach or another drum cleaner 

designed specifically for cleaning front load 

 

washers.

    

- If using liquid chlorine bleach

      Add liquid chlorine bleach to the bleach 

      compartment of the drawer. (NOTE : Do not    

      exceed the maximum fill line and do not pour    

      undiluted liquid bleach directly into the wash  

      drum.)

   

-  If using powder cleaner

      Remove the liquid detergent cup and add powder  

      cleaner to the main wash compartment of the 

      dispenser drawer.

   

-  If using tablet cleaner

      Add tablet cleaner directly to the wash drum.

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Страница 3: ... If the hot water system has not been used for such a period before using the washer 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 necessary when the washer i...

Страница 4: ...dapter or extension cord Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet Failure to follow these warnings can cause serious injury fire electric shock or death appliance from the power supply Failure to follow this warning can cause serious injury fire electric shock or death Do not combine detergents fabric softeners and or other laundry products from different manufacturers for use in a load unless specifie...

Страница 5: ...ectrician Failure to follow these warnings can cause serious injury fire electric shock or death IMPORTANT Please read carefully TO CONNECT ELECTRICITY Keep laundry products out of children s reach To prevent personal injury observe all warnings on product labels Failure to comply with these warnings could result in serious personal injury Before your washer is removed from service or discarded re...

Страница 6: ...e washer stability on uneven floors Feet are adjusted and locked in place using the adjusting wrench included with the washer HIGH EFFICIENCY STEAM CYCLES During high efficiency steam cycles hot steam interacts with fabrics to help remove tough stains DOOR MAGNET Safely and conveniently keeps the door ajar with the door magnet There are two door closed positions fully closed and slightly ajar In t...

Страница 7: ...ions Time delay fuse or circuit breaker is recommended NOTE It is the personal responsibility and obligation of the product owner to have a proper outlet installed by a qualified service technician To ensure sufficient clearance for water lines and airflow allow minimum clearances of at least 1 in 2 5 cm at the sides and 4 in 10 cm behind the unit Be sure to allow for wall door or floor moldings t...

Страница 8: ...UST be removed before operating the washer Failure to remove shipping bolts and retainers may cause severe vibration and noise which can lead to permanent damage to the washer NOTE The power cord is secured to the back of the washer with a shipping bolt to help prevent operation with shipping bolts in place 1 Starting with the bottom two shipping bolts use the wrench included to fully loosen all f...

Страница 9: ...it to stand at room temperature for several hours before use and check for leaks prior to operation 4 Attach the red hot water line to the hot water inlet on the back of the washer Attach the blue cold water line to the cold water inlet on the back of the washer Tighten the fittings securely NOTE When installing the hoses onto the water inlet valves be careful not to cross thread the hose fittings...

Страница 10: ... bottom of the washer The drain hose should be inserted no more than 8 12 inches into the standpipe Inserting more than 8 12 inches can cause mold or microorganisms to spread to the inside of the washer NOTE A drain hose extension kit is available if the drain hose is not long enough Do not extend the drain hose more than 6 feet as this will cause poor draining which will result in poor wash and s...

Страница 11: ...hen press POWER select RINSE SPIN and press the START PAUSE button See the following sections for additional information on cycle selection and operation Verify that the washer does not rock or vibrate excessively during the spin cycle If the washer vibrates or shakes adjust the leveling feet while the washer is spinning until the vibrations are reduced Some floor surfaces are too slippery to prev...

Страница 12: ...lected cycle for added cleaning power NOTE The steam option is not available on all cycles DISPENSER DRAWER This drawer contains the compartments for detergent and additives CYCLE SELECTOR KNOB Turn this knob to select the desired cycle Once the desired cycle has been selected the standard presets will appear in the display These settings can be adjusted using the cycle setting buttons anytime bef...

Страница 13: ...is not allowed BEGIN CYCLE Press the START PAUSE button to begin the cycle The door will lock and the washer will briefly tumble the load without water to measure its weight Washer will stop tumbling and the detergent amount indicator bar s will light up indicating the size of the load One bar indicates a light load and four bars indicate a heavy load One bar indicates a small load two bars medium...

Страница 14: ...r Load Type Display Time Min Load Sensing Wash Motion Wash Temperature Spin Speed Soil Level Steam Treat Extra Rinse Auto Soak Save Energy Pre Wash Normal Cotton linen towels shirts sheets jeans mixed loads 45 60 Yes Yes Cold High Normal Hot Tap Cold Extra High No Spin Low Medium Heavy Light Bulky Bedding Large items such as blankets and comforters 65 No Yes Cold Low Normal Warm Hot Tap Cold Mediu...

Страница 15: ...No Yes Cold Medium Normal Warm Tap Cold No Spin Low Heavy Light Rinse and Spin Loads that only need to be rinsed 20 No No Tap Cold High Extra High No Spin Low Medium CYCLE GUIDE continued The cycle guide below shows the default settings available options and recommended fabric types for each cycle Allowable modifier adjustments are shown below the default setting for each cycle Default Setting Ava...

Страница 16: ...s attract and bind lint to them while others give off lint in the laundry process Avoid mixing these lint collectors and lint producers in the same load Mixing these fabrics will result in pilling and linting on the lint collectors For example lint collector knit sweater lint producer terrycloth towels Loading the Washer Check all pockets to make sure that they are empty Items such as clips matche...

Страница 17: ...id or powdered color safe bleach to the bleach dispenser DO NOT mix liquid and powdered cleaning agents within the same compartment Liquid Bleach Compartment This compartment holds liquid chlorine bleach which is dispensed automatically at the proper time during the wash cycle Do not add powdered or liquid color safe bleach to this compartment The bleach compartment is designed to dispense liquid ...

Страница 18: ...ntrated detergents because even a little bit extra can contribute to the problems mentioned above NOTE Detergents designated as HE compatible may not provide optimal results IMPORTANT Your washing machine is designed for use with only High Efficiency HE detergents HE detergents are formulated specifically for front load washers and contain suds reducing agents Always look for the HE symbol when pu...

Страница 19: ...ture the LOAD SENSING light will blink while the load size is being measured Once the size has been determined the control adjusts the cycle for optimum performance Estimated time remaining will not display until the load size has been determined and may be different for each load CYCLE STATUS INDICATOR These status LEDs illuminate to indicate which stage of the cycle is currently running A blinki...

Страница 20: ... SPIN SPEED button to select the desired spin speed For drain only select the NO SPIN option 3 Press the START PAUSE button The water will drain and the clothes will tumble before the spin routine begins SOIL LEVEL Adjusting the soil level setting will modify the cycle to allow more time for heavily soiled clothes or less time for lightly soiled clothes Press the SOIL LEVEL button until the desire...

Страница 21: ...he steam option Press the STEAM TREAT button The washer will automatically adjust the cycle settings Set any other desired options Press the START PAUSE button to start the cycle 1 2 3 4 HOW TO USE CAUTION The door may be very warm during steam cycles This is normal Do not attempt to override the door lock mechanism or reach into the washer during a steam cycle Steam can cause severe burns IMPORTA...

Страница 22: ...ttings will be lost DELAY START Once you have selected the cycle and other settings press this button to delay the start of the wash cycle Each press of the button increases the delay time by one hour for up to 19 hours Once the desired delay time is set press the START PAUSE button to start the delay time EXTRA RINSE This option will add an extra rinse to the selected cycle Use this option to hel...

Страница 23: ...et This will promote air circulation and allow the interior of the machine to dry To use this feature close the door just until it contacts the door magnet NOTE Do NOT use this cycle with clothes and do NOT add detergent or fabric softener MY CYCLE MY CYCLE allows you to store a customized wash cycle for future use It allows you to save favorite temperature spin speed soil level and other options ...

Страница 24: ...pening door seal and door glass These areas should be kept clean to ensure a watertight seal Be sure to wipe under the inside rubber seal to remove any moisture or soil Always remove items from the washer as soon as the cycle is complete Leaving damp items in the washer can cause wrinkling color transfer and odor Run the CLEAN WASHER cycle once a month or more often if needed to remove detergent b...

Страница 25: ...sed to freezing temperatures perform the following steps to protect the washer from damage Turn OFF the water supply Disconnect hoses from water supply and drain water from hoses Plug the power cord into a properly grounded electrical outlet Add 1 gallon of nontoxic recreational vehicle RV antifreeze to the empty wash drum and close the door Press the POWER button then press the SPIN SPEED button ...

Страница 26: ... cold water lines from the back of the washer IMPORTANT ONLY use the inlet hoses provided with this laundry product Aftermarket hoses are not guaranteed to fit or function correctly Other hoses may not tighten correctly and could cause leaks Subsequent damage to product or property will not be covered under the terms of the product warranty Carefully remove the filters from the water valves and so...

Страница 27: ...he drain hose and pull it out Place the end of the drain hose into a shallow pan or a floor drain Make sure not to pull the hose out too far or it may not drain properly Remove the plug from the drain hose and allow the water to drain completely NOTE If there is a large amount of water in the drum you may have to empty your container several times Twist the pump filter counterclockwise to remove R...

Страница 28: ...nect Team This gives you the capability of speaking directly to our specially trained technicians The technician records the data transmitted from your machine and uses it to analyze the issue providing a fast and effective diagnosis If you experience problems with your washer call 1 800 4 MY HOME Only use the Kenmore Connect System feature when instructed to do so by the Kenmore Connect Team The ...

Страница 29: ...redistribute the load after the door unlocks Vibrating noise Shipping bolts and or packaging materials were not removed Wash load may be unevenly distributed in the drum Not all leveling feet are resting firmly and evenly on the floor Floor not rigid enough See the UNPACKING AND REMOVING SHIP PING BOLTS section in the installation require ments Pause the cycle and redistribute the load after the d...

Страница 30: ...re of washer is too high Water level in washer is too high The washer door has a safety feature to prevent personal injury For example if the washer is paused during the hot wash stage of a sanitize cycle the interior temperature of the drum will be very hot so the door will not unlock This is normal Allow the washer to cool until the DOOR LOCK indicator turns OFF on the display To drain the water...

Страница 31: ...arting a cycle it may take a few moments before the drum begins to turn or spin The washer will not operate unless the door is locked If the door is closed and locked and the open door error message is displayed call for service The display shows Load is too small Load is out of balance Add 1 or 2 similar items to help balance the load The washer has an imbalance detection and correction system If...

Страница 32: ... purpose 6 Damage to or failure of this product caused by the use of detergents cleaners chemicals or utensils other than those recommended in all instructions supplied with the product 7 Damage to or failure of parts or systems resulting from unauthorized modifications made to this product Disclaimer of implied warranties limitation of remedies Customer s sole and exclusive remedy under this limi...

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