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Содержание 8875 - 24 in. Laundry Center

Страница 1: ...uctions 24 Inch Wide LAUNDRY CENTER Washer Electric Dryer 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 PART NO 3405593 PRINTED IN U S A ...

Страница 2: ... your new Kenmore Laundry Center in the safest and most economical way If you need 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 laundry center s model and serial numbers are located on the Model and Serial Number Plate Use the spaPe below to record the model num...

Страница 3: ...y Re triction If the laundry center is operated for any purpose other tqan Private Family Use all warranty coverage is effective for only 90 days Warranty Service Warranty service is available by contact ing your nearest Sears Service Center in the United States This warranty applies only while this laundry center is in use in the United States This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you...

Страница 4: ...e Do not allow children to play on or in the laundry center Close supervision of children is necessary when the laundry center is used near children Before the laundry center is removed from service or discarded remove the washer lid and dryer door Do not reach into the washer if the tub or agitator is moving Do not reach into the dryer if the drum is moving Do not install or store this laundry ce...

Страница 5: ... list of tools and parts needed see pages 5 10 A SELECT LOCATION FOR YOUR LAUNDRY CENTER pgs 11 16 LaundryTub Drain System p 12 Standpipe Drain System p 13 Floor Drain System p 13 Recessed Area Closet Installation Instructions pgs 14 15 i ...

Страница 6: ...B INSTALL LEVELING LEGS p 17 Parts Needed supplied with laundry center 2 rear leveling legs 2 front leveliqg legs C REMOVE STYROFOAM PACKING p 17 Yellowcard ...

Страница 7: ...n relief New 3 or 4 wire 30 amp U L listed power supply cord kit includes strain relief If making a direct wire connection Tools Needed Pa rtsNeeded 4 inch nut 2 Phillips head driver shown screwdriver or socket wrench Flashlight optional Wire stripper depending on installation 10 gauge 3 or 4 wire flexible armored or non metallic sheathed copper cable with groundiqg wire 3 4 inch U L listed strain...

Страница 8: ...y center 1 drain hose 1 silver double 1 yellow single wire wire hose clamp hose clamp top of bottom of drain drain hose hose F CONNECT INLET HOSES TO LAUNDRY CENTER pgs 30 31 Tools Needed 7 Su Pliers that open j _ _ to 19 inches Flashlight optional depending on installation Parts Needed supplied with laundry center 2 water inlet hoses 4 flat water inlet hose washers ...

Страница 9: ... OR_ uc e optional depending on installation Flashlight optional depending on installation Parts Needed supplied with laundry center 2 water inlet hoses H SECURE DRAIN HOSE p 32 Tools Needed Flashlight optional depending on installation Parts Needed supplied with laundry center Plastic strap ...

Страница 10: ...8 Parts Needed Supplied with laundry center 2 front leveling legs with nuts 10 Tools Needed Tin snips Flashlight optional depending on inslallation Y Flat bladed screwdriver _t i I Parts Needed 4 inch rigid or flexible heavy metal vent 4 inch metal elbow s optional depending on installation 4 inch outlet exhaust haod O0 O0 4 4 inch diameter clamps ...

Страница 11: ...er must not be installed where it can be exposed to water and or weather Proper operation of washer cycles requires temperatures above 32 F at lower temperatures some water may remain in washer See page 59 for Winterizing Information Explosion Hazard Keep flammable materials and vapors such as gasoline away from dryer Failure to do so can result in death explosion or tire Proper operation of dryer...

Страница 12: ...old water fill valves attached to the back of the laundry center Laundry tub drain system Needs a minimum 20 gallon laundry tub Support Floor must be sturdy enough to support a total weight of 500 pounds includes laundry center and load weight Level floor Maximum allowable slope under entire laundry center 1 inch Top of tub must be at least 39 inches above floor and no higher than 96 inches from b...

Страница 13: ...lons per minute is required If you have You may 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 drain Siphon break Part...

Страница 14: ...ove 45 F at lower temperatures the dryer may not shut off at the end of automatic cycles and drying times will be extended Check code requirements Some codes limit or do not permit installation of laundry centers in garages closets mobile homes or sleeping quarters Contact your local building inspector WARNING To reduce the risk of fire this appliance must be exhausted outdoors NOTE No fuel burnin...

Страница 15: ...bove the laundry center All installations must be exhausted outside Use at least the minimum dimensions indicated O oo oO _t_ 6 T 48 _ q in _ minimum ventilation ar_ a 24 _ q in _ _ minirnum ventilation ar_ a I _ _ 51 2 1 _I _ 237 e _ I _ 1 _f lTlin _27 4 _ FRONTVIEW SIDEVIEW FRONTVIEW DOOR NOT SHOWN DOORSHOWN DOORWITH VENT Additional clearances for wall door andfloormoldings maybe required Openin...

Страница 16: ...st the minimum installation spacings described on page 15 This laundry center is suitable for mobile home installations The installation must conform to the Manufactured Home Construction and Safety Standard Title 24 CFR Part 3280 formerly the Federal Standard for Mobile Homes Construction and Safety Title 24 HUD Part 280 Laundry center exhaust vent must not be connected with screws or other devic...

Страница 17: ...stall front Ilegs STEP 1 Screw front legs into the holes in the triangular braces in front corners Screw them in with an adjustable wrench to the diamond marks on the ridges STEP 2 Carefully stand the laundry center upright Because of the weight of the laundry center two people should lift it C REMOVE STYROFOAM PACKING To prevent floor damage set laundry center onto carCboard before moving across ...

Страница 18: ...nded This laundP center is manufactured with the 3 wire frame grounding conductor connected to the NEUTRAL center of the wiring harness of the terminal block Do not have a fuse in the neutral or grounding circuit A fuse in the neutral or grounding circuit could result in an electrical shock Use a 4 conductor cord when the laundry center is installed in a mobile home or an area where local codes do...

Страница 19: ...it the use of a U L listed 120 240 volt minimum 30 ampere dryer power supply cord kit pigtail Power supply cord should be type SRD or SRDT and be at least four feet long The wires that connect to the laundry center must end with ring terminals or spade terminals with upturned ends Do not use an extension cord with this laundry center Do not connect plug end of power supply cord into a live recepta...

Страница 20: ...rain relief to the hole below terminal block opening Strain relief should have a tight fit with laundry center cabinet and be in a horizontal position Put the power supply core through the strain relief STEP 4 Loosen or remove terminal block screws Co _nect the neutral wire white or center of power supply cord under the center crew of the terminal block STEP 5 Connect the other two wires to outer ...

Страница 21: ... three wire flexible armored or nonmetallic sheathed copper cable with grounding wire All current carrying wires must be insulated A conduit connector must be installed at junction box Allow four feet of slack in the line so laundry center can be moved if servicing is ever necessary GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS This appliance must be connected to a grounded metal permanent wiring system or an equipment ...

Страница 22: ...ugh the strain relief Securely l ighten all electrical connections STEP 6 Tighten the strain relief screws STEP 7 Insert tab of terminal block cover into slot of the laundry center rear panel Secure cover with hold down screw STEP 4 Loosen or remove terminal block screws Connect the neutral wire white or center of direct wire cable under the center screw of the terminal block If local codes do not...

Страница 23: ...der the center screw of the terminal block STEP 4 Connect the other two wires to outer terminal block screws Securely tighten all electrical conections STEP 5 Tighten the strain rellief screws STEP 6 Insert tab of terminal block cover into slot of the laundry center rear panel Secure cover with hold down screw STEP 7 Connect separate copper grounding wire from external ground connector to ar_adequ...

Страница 24: ..._ Jpptycord should be type SF Dor SRr T and be at least four feet long The wires that connect to the laundry center must end with ring terminals or spade terminals with upturned ends For mobile homes or other four wire installations the power supply cord must have four No 10 copper wires and match a four wire receptacle of NEMA Type 14 30R The fourth wire grounding conductor must be identified wit...

Страница 25: ...e appliance is properly grounded Do not modify the plug on the power supply cord If it will not fit the outlet have a proper outlet installed by a qualified electrician STEP 1 Disconnect power STEP 2 Remove hold down screw and terminal block cover STEP 3 Attach a 3 4 inch U L listed strain relief to the hole below terminal block opening Strain relief should have a tight fit with laundry center cab...

Страница 26: ...external grounding conductor screw Securely tighten all electrical connections STEP 8 Insert tab of terminal block cover into slot of the laundry center rear panel Secure cover with hold down screw Proceed with Installation on page 29 Neutral wire white Centersilver terminal screw Greenwire ot powersupply cordor bare copper wire Neutral grounding wire green yellow 3 4 inch U L listed strain relief...

Страница 27: ...eathed copper cable with grounding wire All current carrying wires must be insulated The grounding wire may be bare A conduit connector must be installed at junction box Allow four feet of slack in the line so laundry center can be moved if servicing is ever necessary GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS This appliar ce must be connected to a grounded metal permanent wiring system or an equipment grounding cond...

Страница 28: ...ace the hook shaped end o the wire over the terminal block screw The open side of the hook should face to the right Squeeze nook ehd of wire together to form a loop STEP 7 Connect the ether two wires to outer terminal block screws Use the same method described in STEP 6 STEP 8 Connect the direct wire cable bare grounding wire to the external grounding conductor screw Securely tighten all electrica...

Страница 29: ... straight end of the drain hose 1 4 inch from the end c Open clamp Twist hose back and forth while pushing onto drain connector on the side of the laundry center Continue until hose contacts the ribbed stops on the cabinet PUSH d Place clarnp over area marked CLAMR Release clamp Soft coupler Drain hose _ Ribbed stops o_ _ _ _ _ _ _ i i If you have You will need to buy Drain hose that is too short ...

Страница 30: ...s To prevent drain water from going back into the washer Do not straighten hooked end of drain hose and force excess drain hose into standpipe Do not lay excess drain hose in bottom of laundry tub Slip and Fall Hazard Use new water inlet hoses Fai lure 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...

Страница 31: ...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 faucet Screw on coupling to faucet by h...

Страница 32: ...tion STEP 2 Use the plastic strap from the parts bag to wrap the drain hose together with the laundry tub or stand pipe Secure plastic strap If the water faucets and drain standpipe are recessed put hooked end of drain hose in standpipe Tightly wrap the plastic strap around the drain hose and water inlet hoses not the handles or stems Secure plastic strap 32 ...

Страница 33: ...vent Do not use a metal foil vent Failure to follow these instructions can result in death or fire WARNING To reduce the risk of fire this dryer must be exhausted outdoors Use a heavy metal vent Do not use a plastic vent Do not use a metal foil vent Do not exhaust laundry center into a chimney a wall a ceiling or a concealed space of a building The diameter of the heavy metal vent must be 4 inches...

Страница 34: ... Kit No 3391335 white Side Exhaust Kit No 3391336 almond Follow the instructions in the kit to avoid operational and personal hazards These kits are available at your local ______ Sears store or Sears Service Center Rear exhaust installations for standard offset connections _ see pgs 36 37 Typical installations for left or right side exhausting NOTE Avoid pushing the laundry center tightly against...

Страница 35: ... Exhaust Side exhaust adds a 90 turn inside the laundry center To determine maximum exhaust length add one 90 turn to the chart EXHAUST HOOD TYPE Number of Maximum length of 4 inch 90 Turns diameter rigid heavy metal vent 0 36 ft 34 ft 29 ft 1 26 ft 24 ft 20 ft 2 16ft 14ft 12ft Number of Maximum length of 4 inch 90 Turns diameter flexibleheavy metal vent 0 22 ft 21 ft 16 ft 1 16 ft 15 ft 10 ft 2 8...

Страница 36: ...EP 3 Place a clamp on each end of vent elbow and connect elbow to your laundry center s exhaust outlet Tape the joint with duct tape Tighten clamp jj I Clamp STEP 4 Connect vent to elbow Tape the joint with duct tape Tighten clamp STEP 5 Install one end of elbow on vent the other end to the exhaust hood Tape joints and tighten clamps NOTE Once the exhaust vent is con netted and the laundry center ...

Страница 37: ...Place a clamp on each end of vent elbow Install one end of elbow on vent the other end to the exhaust hood Tape joints and tighten clamps Ct Tape m Clamp STEP 6 Stretch the vent only as needed by pulling out from the center in each direction Do not stretch vent sections over 6 feet If distance is more than 6 feet use 2 or more sections of rigid metal vent with flexible metal vent attached at ends ...

Страница 38: ...nt by using a loop system A kit is available from your local Sears store or Sears Service Center NOTE Vent systems come in many varieties Select the type that best fits your installation Three of the most common types of installations are illustrated here LOOP SYSTEM Loop system with standard elbows PERISCOPE SYSTEM z J _ _ 22 i i i Loop system with one offset and one standard elbow ii 38 Vent sys...

Страница 39: ...AL STEPS D Plug the power supply cord into the grounded outlet or connect direct wire to power supply Turn power supply on Wipe the interior of the dryer drum thoroughly with a damp cloth to remove any dust Remove the blue protective film on the console and any tape remaining on laundry center Take a few minutes and read the Operating Instructions pages 40 49 to fully understand your new laundry c...

Страница 40: ...the washer STEP 2 Cl 3se washer lid STEP 3 Set WATER LEVEL Control O based on tl_e size of your wash load see page 4 1 STEP 4 Set WATER TEMP Control _ see page 41 STEP 5 Push the Cycle C elector Control Timer Knob i_ in and turn to the right to desired cycle and time see pages 42 43 STEP 6 Pull the Cycle Selector Control Timer Kno _ out The dial will rotate as the cycle progresses he knob will not...

Страница 41: ...s a more comfortable temperature for handling the wash load WATER TEMP WARM WARM COLD WARM COLD COLD SELECTING WATER TEMPERATURES Wash Water Temperature Suggested Fabrics Comments HOT Work clothes Best cleaning for heavily soiled items 120 F or above Sturdy whites Removes oils perspiration greasy soils colorfast pastels and stains Diapers Prevents gray or yellowing WARM 90 110 F COLD 70o 90OF Dark...

Страница 42: ...ou can select up to 10 minutes of wash time Wash combines slow speed agitation and slow spin speeds to reduce wrinkling NOTE When the timer reaches PAUSE the washer will drain and pause for no more than two minutes while some of the wash water is drained and replaced with cool water KNIT DELICATE Use this cycle for lingerie and loosely knit items Cycle has up to 8 minutes of wash time with a pause...

Страница 43: ... spin use the PERMANENT PRESS Cycle STEP 4 Pull Cycle Selector Control Timer Knob out to start washer HEAVY DUTY PERMANENT PRESS PREWASH SOAK KNIT DELICATE SPIN ONLY A drain and spin may help shorten drying times for some h _avy fabrics or speci al care items by removing excess water STEP 1 Set the Cycle Selector Control Timer Knob to a SPIN setting For fast spin u _ethe HEAVY DUTY Cycle For slow ...

Страница 44: ... agitator forces the clothes on top down to the bottom where most of the washing action is UNDERSTANDING NORMAL WASHER SOUNDS Your new laundry center s washer may make sounds that your old washer didn t Because the sounds are unfamiliar you may be concerned about them The following describes some of the normal sounds you may hear and what causes them During Wash When you select a small load size s...

Страница 45: ...VY DUTY Fill to selected level Wash selected time Dra_n no spin Spin Fill to selected level Rinse Drain no spin Spin Off PREWASH Fill to selected level Wash selected time Drain no spin Spin Off reset to wash cycle and time KNIT DELICATE t ill to selected level Wash Pause Wash rain no spin Spin Fill to selected level Rinse Drain no spin Spin off SOAK Fill to selected level Agitate Soak reset to SPI...

Страница 46: ...her can completely remove oil Do not dry anything that has ever had any type of oil on it including cookin oils Items containing foam rubber or plastiic must be dried on a clothesline or by using an air cycle Failure to follow these instructions can result in death or fire STEP 3 Set Cycle Selector Control Timer _t see pages 47 48 STEP 4 F ress PUSH TO START DRYEF_ Button t_ Be sure door is closed...

Страница 47: ... DRY which is good for most fabrics At the end of the cycle feel the dried clothes If they are damp select MORE DRY the next time you do a similar load If they are overdried select LESS DRY the next time you do a similar load Dryness is determined by thermostats that react to the amount of moisture in the air exhausted from the dryer Moist air indicates clothes are still damp D ry air indicates th...

Страница 48: ...hat require drying without heat Use the AIR DRY Cycle or place the items on a line or rack to air dry Type of Load DELICATE FABRICS Sheer curtains 2 or 3 panels gauze lace elc RUBBER PLASTIC HEAT SENSITIVE FABRICS Foam rubber Pillows padded bras stuffed toys Make sure coverings are securely stitched Shake and fluff pillows by hand several times during the cycle Make sure pillows are completely dry...

Страница 49: ...ting PUSH TO START DRYER SOFT HE _r _ System guards against overdryin 1 This helps your fabrics retain the natural moisture they need prevents static and reduces pilling the formation of small lint like balls on the surface of garments Pilling is the natural result of washing and wearing ot garments Kenmore dryers help prevent over drying so you get outstanding fabric care In the automatic drying ...

Страница 50: ...objects on your laundry center they can damage the finish Turn pockets of heavy items inside out for even drying Turn synthetic knits inside out before washing to avoid pilling Stained or wet garments should be washed promptly for best results Place small items such as baby socks or hankies in laundry bag for easier removal Articles to be ironed should be removed from the dryer while still damp wJ...

Страница 51: ...d 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 1 omove in the water than heavy items towels jeans Reduce wash time by using a lower water lew _lsetting Loads with only a few small ...

Страница 52: ...fully Put one fabric softener sheet on top of the load before starting the dryer Do not add a fabric softener sheet after the drying cycle has started Instant heat can cause the fabric softener to spot fabrics Remove fabric softener stains by wetting the stains and rubbing them with liquid detergent or bar soap and rewash Some fabric softeners can clog the lint screen and slow drying Use fabric so...

Страница 53: ...turn brown with age so treat immediately Sponge or soak fresh stains witt cold water Wash If stain remains soak 15 minutes in a solution of lukewarm water liquid detergent and a few drops of white vinegar Rinse Wash Blood Rinse immediately or soak in cold water with enzyrne presoak for 30 minutes or longer Rins 9 Rub detergent into any remaining stains Rinse If stain remains put a few drops of 3 h...

Страница 54: ... 30 minutes Wash in water temperature and bleach safe for the fabric For acetate sponge with a nonflammable fabric cleaner If stain remains bleach with 3 hydrogen peroxide Rinse Rewash Ink or ballpoint pen ink Pretreat using a prewash stain remover or dry cleaning solvent Sponge stain continuously until all bleeding stops Let dry Repeat if necessary Wash If stain remains bleach if safe for fabric ...

Страница 55: ...hese paints cannot be removed after they have dried Rinse in warm water to flush out paint Sponge with a nonflam mable fabric cleaner Rinse Wash Oil base Scrape off fresh paint Sponge with a nonflammable fabric cleaner While stain is still wet with solvent rub liquid detergent into it Wash with hottest water safe for fabric L Perspiration Remove stains before ironing Perspira tion stains may weake...

Страница 56: ...e inlet hoses after five years of use to reduce the risk of hose failure Periodically inspect and replace inlet hoses if you find bulges kinks cuts wear or leaks When replacing your inlet hoses mark the date of replacement on the label with a permanent marker CLEANING YOUR DRYER EXTERIOR Use a soft damp cloth to clean the cabinet and console Avoid using harsh abrasives Do not put sharp metal objec...

Страница 57: ...other towels causing your dryer s lint screen to fill up faster Be sure to _emove lint from the lint screen before and after drying new towels Wash Lint Screen As Needed Laundry detergents and fabric softeners can cause a residue buildup on the lint screen Wash the lint screen with a nylon brush if it becomes clogged due to a residue buildup To clean STEP 1 Wet both sides of lint screen with hot w...

Страница 58: ...Disconnect exhaust vent from the laundry center STEP 2 Clean one section of vent at a time until you reach the exhaust hood To clean out lint you can use the hose attachment on your vacuum or use a pole or wire with a feather duster or rag attached STEP 3 Reconnect vent as described in the INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS of this Owner s Manual To remove accumulated lint from inside the dryer Electrical ...

Страница 59: ... 5 Disconnect power To use laundry center again 1 Flush water pipes and hoses 2 Reconnect water inlet hoses 3 Turn on both water faucets 4 Reconnect power supply cord 5 Run the washer through a complete cycle with 1 cup of detergent to clean out antifreeze NON USE OR VACATION CARE Operate your laundry center only when you are at home If you will be on vaca tion or not using your laundry center for...

Страница 60: ...causing water starting washer to deflect off of tub ring Laundry center not level Ensure leveling legs are installed causing water to deflect off Level laundry center of tub ring see INSTALLATION _ Section I Load is unbalanced Spray Redistribute the load rinses are deflecting off of load Washer is overloaded Fills Reduce load size or spray rinses are deflecting off of load Won t Drain Drain hose i...

Страница 61: ...e with tape standpipe The cr in hose needs an air gap Washer Makes Load is unbalanced Redistri3ute load Noise Laundry center is not level Level laundry center see INSTALLATION Section I Floor not strong enough Relocat_ laundry center to support laundry center see INSTALLATION Section A Gears engaging after drain This is normal and before spin Upper part of agitator clicks This is normal during was...

Страница 62: ...his is normal Working only in one direction The top of the agitator 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 Laundry...

Страница 63: ... Use enough detergent to remove soil to be redeposited soil an lhold it in suspension Dye transfer due to not Sort dark clothing from whites sorting loads properly and lights Dye transfer due to not Unloar Ithe washer as soon as unloading 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 wit...

Страница 64: ... garments being dried see OPERATION Fabric softener sheets Use only one softener sheet per load blocking outlet grill ard only use it once Laundry center located in room Move laundry center where it can with temperature below 45 E operate in ambient air temperatures above 45 E Large amount of moisture Expect longer dq times with items in the load hat hold more moisture cottons Cold rinse water use...

Страница 65: ... when loadis cold Drying soiled items Items n_ edto be clean before being dred Items Overdrying Match d yer settings to fabric type Shrinking see OPERATION Poor garment quality Check quality of garment before purchasing Manufacturer s care label Follow fabric care label instructions instructions not followed carefully Loads are Overloading Dry smaller loads that can tumble freely Wrinkled Overdryi...

Страница 66: ...aundry System with a Sears Maintenance Agreement Kenmore Laundry Centers are designed manufactured and tested for years of dependable operation Yet any appliance may require service from time to time The Sears Maintenance Agreement offers you an outstanding service program for your Kenmore Laundry Center The Sears Maintenance Agreement Is your way to buy tomorrow s service at today s prices Elimin...

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Страница 68: ...For the location of a Sears Parts and Repair Center in your area Call 24 hours a day 7 days a week 1 800 488 1222 iI IIIIII i RI For information onpurchasing a Sears Maintenance Agreement or to inquire about an existing Agreement Call 9 am 5 pm Monday Saturday 1 800 827 6655 When requesting service or ordering parts always give the following information Product Name Part Name Model Number Part Num...

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