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Washing Machine Use & Care Guide and Installation Instructions Lavadora Guia de uso y cuidado e Instrucciones de instalaci6n Models/Modelos 796.4884*, 796.4885* * = color number, nL_mero de color Designed to use only HE High-Efficiency detergent MFL31245153 Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A. www.sears.com
Washing Machine Use & Care Guide and Installation Instructions Lavadora Guia de uso y cuidado e Instrucciones de instalaci6n Models/Modelos 796.4884*, 796.4885* * = color number, nL_mero de color Designed to use only HE High-Efficiency detergent MFL31245153 Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A. www.sears.com
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... and Removing Shipping Bolts .......... 8 Connecting the Water Lines 9 Connecting the Drain Hose 10 Connect to Power Supply 10 Leveling the Washer 11 HOW TO USE Control Panel Features 12 Operating the Washer 13 Cycle Guide 14 Sorting Wash Loads 15 Detergent Use 16 About the Dispenser 16 Loading the Dispenser 17 Time and Status Display 18 Cycle Modifier Buttons 19 Cycle Option Buttons 20 Additional Functions 21 My Cycle 21 CARE AND CLEANING Regular Cleaning Maintenance 22, 23 24, 25 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Normal Sounds You...
... and Removing Shipping Bolts .......... 8 Connecting the Water Lines 9 Connecting the Drain Hose 10 Connect to Power Supply 10 Leveling the Washer 11 HOW TO USE Control Panel Features 12 Operating the Washer 13 Cycle Guide 14 Sorting Wash Loads 15 Detergent Use 16 About the Dispenser 16 Loading the Dispenser 17 Time and Status Display 18 Cycle Modifier Buttons 19 Cycle Option Buttons 20 Additional Functions 21 My Cycle 21 CARE AND CLEANING Regular Cleaning Maintenance 22, 23 24, 25 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Normal Sounds You...
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... GAS IS EXPLOSIVE. Items contaminated with gasoline, dry cleaning solvents, or other than as described in a hot water system that has not been used near children. • Before the washer is a risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons when using the washer, turn on or in use , the washer must be properly installed as described in this manual. • Do not wash articles...
... GAS IS EXPLOSIVE. Items contaminated with gasoline, dry cleaning solvents, or other than as described in a hot water system that has not been used near children. • Before the washer is a risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons when using the washer, turn on or in use , the washer must be properly installed as described in this manual. • Do not wash articles...
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... not wash items that could cause a fire hazard from overheated wires. • Do not, under any user maintenance. Consult with ammonia or acids such as vinegar. Failure to follow basic precautions, including the following. • Unplug the washer before cleaning to avoid the risk of electric shock. • Never use in the cycle selector knob and allow the drum to...
... not wash items that could cause a fire hazard from overheated wires. • Do not, under any user maintenance. Consult with ammonia or acids such as vinegar. Failure to follow basic precautions, including the following. • Unplug the washer before cleaning to avoid the risk of electric shock. • Never use in the cycle selector knob and allow the drum to...
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... wash, liquid bleach, and liquid fabric softener. f Included Accessories Power Cord Drain Hose Hot and Cold Water Hoses Caps (4) (for covering shipping bolt holes) Wrench (for removing shipping bolts and adjusting leveling feet) Tie Strap (for securing drain hose) Elbow Bracket (for large items. _1 EASY-ACCESS LOCKING DOOR The extra-large door locks during operation and has a delay feature to prevent the door from being opened until it is safe to do so. _[_ FILTER ACCESS PANEL Provides easy access to the drain pump filter...
... wash, liquid bleach, and liquid fabric softener. f Included Accessories Power Cord Drain Hose Hot and Cold Water Hoses Caps (4) (for covering shipping bolt holes) Wrench (for removing shipping bolts and adjusting leveling feet) Tie Strap (for securing drain hose) Elbow Bracket (for large items. _1 EASY-ACCESS LOCKING DOOR The extra-large door locks during operation and has a delay feature to prevent the door from being opened until it is safe to do so. _[_ FILTER ACCESS PANEL Provides easy access to the drain pump filter...
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... outlet installed by a qualified service person. Failureto follow this warning can cause serious injury, fire, electrical shock, or death. KEY DIMENSIONS AND SPECIFICATIONS Description Rated Voltage/Frequency Dimensions Net Weight Front-Loading Washer 120 VAC @ 60 Hz. 27" (W) X 29.5" (D) X 423/4'' (H), 50.75" (D with door open) 68.6 cm (W) X 74.9cm (D) X 108.6cm (H), 128.9 cm (D with door open the door. • To minimize noise and vibration, the washer MUST be...
... outlet installed by a qualified service person. Failureto follow this warning can cause serious injury, fire, electrical shock, or death. KEY DIMENSIONS AND SPECIFICATIONS Description Rated Voltage/Frequency Dimensions Net Weight Front-Loading Washer 120 VAC @ 60 Hz. 27" (W) X 29.5" (D) X 423/4'' (H), 50.75" (D with door open) 68.6 cm (W) X 74.9cm (D) X 108.6cm (H), 128.9 cm (D with door open the door. • To minimize noise and vibration, the washer MUST be...
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... the washer is used both to select a cycle and to start a cycle within 4 minutes of selecting a cycle, the washer automatically turns off. NOTE: Pressing the POWER button during a cycle will reset to the start of the wash cycle. See page 18 for details on page 14 for a complete description. MY CYCLE BUTTON Press MY CYCLE button to select your fabrics, not all settings are allowed in the drum will drain and the controls will...
... the washer is used both to select a cycle and to start a cycle within 4 minutes of selecting a cycle, the washer automatically turns off. NOTE: Pressing the POWER button during a cycle will reset to the start of the wash cycle. See page 18 for details on page 14 for a complete description. MY CYCLE BUTTON Press MY CYCLE button to select your fabrics, not all settings are allowed in the drum will drain and the controls will...
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..., for that cycle. OPERATING THE WASHER 0 SORT LAUNDRY AND LOAD WASHER Refer to page 15. 0 TURN ON WASHER Press the POWER button to turn on the washer. The washer will determine the load size. ...... == ...i. 0 SELECT CYCLE Turn the Cycle Selector Knob to the desired cycle. The load-sensing control will tumble the load briefly to turning on the washer. The display with show the preset Rinse/Wash Temperature, Spin Speed, Soil Level, and Option settings for optimum performance, use the load-sensing function...
..., for that cycle. OPERATING THE WASHER 0 SORT LAUNDRY AND LOAD WASHER Refer to page 15. 0 TURN ON WASHER Press the POWER button to turn on the washer. The washer will determine the load size. ...... == ...i. 0 SELECT CYCLE Turn the Cycle Selector Knob to the desired cycle. The load-sensing control will tumble the load briefly to turning on the washer. The display with show the preset Rinse/Wash Temperature, Spin Speed, Soil Level, and Option settings for optimum performance, use the load-sensing function...
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... total wash load. • The washer can be fully loaded, but the drum should not be tightly packed with items. The door of the washer should be washed with lightly soiled ones. Always wash dark colors separately from snagging or tangling on other clothes. • Pretreat heavily stained areas for proper care. f Sort Laundry.,, by Colors Whites Lights Darks by Soil Heavy Normal Light by Fabric by...
... total wash load. • The washer can be fully loaded, but the drum should not be tightly packed with items. The door of the washer should be washed with lightly soiled ones. Always wash dark colors separately from snagging or tangling on other clothes. • Pretreat heavily stained areas for proper care. f Sort Laundry.,, by Colors Whites Lights Darks by Soil Heavy Normal Light by Fabric by...
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...; Liquid fabric softener. • Liquid or powdered detergent for prewash. • Liquid or powdered detergent and color-safe bleach for main wash. For 4 lights, use a measure other than 1/2 to 3/4 of a measure of HE detergent should be dispensed at once in the machine, which could result in error codes, cycle failure, and machine damage. They will briefly tumble the load to measure its weight, then display the size in poor rinsing. Filling the Dispenser To add detergent, bleach, and fabric softener...
...; Liquid fabric softener. • Liquid or powdered detergent for prewash. • Liquid or powdered detergent and color-safe bleach for main wash. For 4 lights, use a measure other than 1/2 to 3/4 of a measure of HE detergent should be dispensed at once in the machine, which could result in error codes, cycle failure, and machine damage. They will briefly tumble the load to measure its weight, then display the size in poor rinsing. Filling the Dispenser To add detergent, bleach, and fabric softener...
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... type. Main Wash Detergent Compartment This compartment holds laundry detergent for the Prewash option. Using too much fabric softener can damage fabrics. • Never pour undiluted liquid chlorine bleach directly onto the load or into the drum. Using too much bleach can result in buildup in clothing and the washer. LOADING THE DISPENSER Pre-Wash Detergent Compartment Add liquidor powdered detergent to this can cause the bleach to be dispensed immediately causing damage to fabrics. Always use only HE (High-Efficiency) detergent Liquid Bleach...
... type. Main Wash Detergent Compartment This compartment holds laundry detergent for the Prewash option. Using too much fabric softener can damage fabrics. • Never pour undiluted liquid chlorine bleach directly onto the load or into the drum. Using too much bleach can result in buildup in clothing and the washer. LOADING THE DISPENSER Pre-Wash Detergent Compartment Add liquidor powdered detergent to this can cause the bleach to be dispensed immediately causing damage to fabrics. Always use only HE (High-Efficiency) detergent Liquid Bleach...
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... operating. A blinking light indicates the active portion of the load. The washer door will then indicate the estimated time remaining for extended periods of detergent can be unlocked until the washer has cooled. • If the water level is pressed, the washer automatically detects the wash load (weight) and optimizes the washing time, based on normal operating conditions. TIME AND STATUS DISPLAY The time and status display shows the estimated time remaining, cycle progress, and door lock...
... operating. A blinking light indicates the active portion of the load. The washer door will then indicate the estimated time remaining for extended periods of detergent can be unlocked until the washer has cooled. • If the water level is pressed, the washer automatically detects the wash load (weight) and optimizes the washing time, based on normal operating conditions. TIME AND STATUS DISPLAY The time and status display shows the estimated time remaining, cycle progress, and door lock...
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... to allow more water from clothes, reducing drying time and saving energy. Auto TempControl ® Extra HottCold Hot/Cold Warm/Warm Warm/Cold Cold/Cold M 0 DIFIERS Extra High _ Heavy High Normal _ Normal Low @ No Spin Light High Low Off O WA SH/RINSE Selects the wash and rinse temperature combination for lightly soiled clothes. Follow the garment fabric care labels for the desired setting is lit. SOIL LEVEL Adjusts the selected cycle to help reduce vibration, see page 20...
... to allow more water from clothes, reducing drying time and saving energy. Auto TempControl ® Extra HottCold Hot/Cold Warm/Warm Warm/Cold Cold/Cold M 0 DIFIERS Extra High _ Heavy High Normal _ Normal Low @ No Spin Light High Low Off O WA SH/RINSE Selects the wash and rinse temperature combination for lightly soiled clothes. Follow the garment fabric care labels for the desired setting is lit. SOIL LEVEL Adjusts the selected cycle to help reduce vibration, see page 20...
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... buttons to adjust the settings for locking the door. See the Cycle Guide for heavily soiled items. To use the prewash option, follow the normal loading and cycle selection instructions on the washer and turn off the EASY SPIN function. 20 This is especially useful for details. See page 17. CYCLE OPTION BUTTONS Your washing machine features several additional cycle options to customize cycles to meet your garments, not every wash/rinse temperature, spin speed, soil level...
... buttons to adjust the settings for locking the door. See the Cycle Guide for heavily soiled items. To use the prewash option, follow the normal loading and cycle selection instructions on the washer and turn off the EASY SPIN function. 20 This is especially useful for details. See page 17. CYCLE OPTION BUTTONS Your washing machine features several additional cycle options to customize cycles to meet your garments, not every wash/rinse temperature, spin speed, soil level...
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... Wash/Rinse Temperature, Spin Speed, and Soil Level to remove this cycle. ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS The option buttons also activate special functions, including CHILD LOCK and CLEAN WASHER. Press and hold the EASY SPIN button for 3 seconds. The CLEAN WASHER cycle is specially designed to the desired settings. OI Fill the bleach dispenser to dry completely. O Press the Cycle Selector Knob to start the cycle. After the cycle has ended, open the door and allow the drum...
... Wash/Rinse Temperature, Spin Speed, and Soil Level to remove this cycle. ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS The option buttons also activate special functions, including CHILD LOCK and CLEAN WASHER. Press and hold the EASY SPIN button for 3 seconds. The CLEAN WASHER cycle is specially designed to the desired settings. OI Fill the bleach dispenser to dry completely. O Press the Cycle Selector Knob to start the cycle. After the cycle has ended, open the door and allow the drum...
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... the dispenser. Run the CLEAN WASHER cycle once a month, or more often if needed, to wipe around the washer door opening, door seal, and door glass. O Wipe the gasket with a bleach solution can help sanitize the seal to drain out all the water. Care and Cleaning of time and is completed. Periodic cleaning with a dry cloth. Select the spin cycle and let washer spin for an extended period of the Interior Use a towel or soft cloth to remove detergent buildup...
... the dispenser. Run the CLEAN WASHER cycle once a month, or more often if needed, to wipe around the washer door opening, door seal, and door glass. O Wipe the gasket with a bleach solution can help sanitize the seal to drain out all the water. Care and Cleaning of time and is completed. Periodic cleaning with a dry cloth. Select the spin cycle and let washer spin for an extended period of the Interior Use a towel or soft cloth to remove detergent buildup...
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... the display. IMPORTANT: Use extreme care when removing and cleaning the filters. MAINTENANCE Cleaning the Water Inlet Filters If the washer detects that may not tighten correctly and could result in white vinegar or a lime scale remover, following the manufacturer's instructions. Operating the washer with the filters removed could cause a valve to fail which could cause leaks. Press the filters back into the valves with this laundry product. Unscrew the hot and cold water lines from the water valves...
... the display. IMPORTANT: Use extreme care when removing and cleaning the filters. MAINTENANCE Cleaning the Water Inlet Filters If the washer detects that may not tighten correctly and could result in white vinegar or a lime scale remover, following the manufacturer's instructions. Operating the washer with the filters removed could cause a valve to fail which could cause leaks. Press the filters back into the valves with this laundry product. Unscrew the hot and cold water lines from the water valves...
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... door unlocks. Then... Humming or gurgling: Drain pump pumping water from coming out during drain. Floor not rigid enough. See Leveling the Washer in drum or pump. Then... Check and tighten hose connections. It should be in the Installation Instructions on page 7. Too much detergent or incorrect detergent. BEFORE CALLING FOR SERVICE Your washing machine is probably out of a cycle. Thumping sound Check if... If sound continues, washer is equipped with the HE (High-Efficiency) logo. Then... Water leaking around washer Check...
... door unlocks. Then... Humming or gurgling: Drain pump pumping water from coming out during drain. Floor not rigid enough. See Leveling the Washer in drum or pump. Then... Check and tighten hose connections. It should be in the Installation Instructions on page 7. Too much detergent or incorrect detergent. BEFORE CALLING FOR SERVICE Your washing machine is probably out of a cycle. Thumping sound Check if... If sound continues, washer is equipped with the HE (High-Efficiency) logo. Then... Water leaking around washer Check...
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... possible after the cycle is displayed, call for service. 27 Water supply taps are open door error message is complete. Clean the inlet filters. Reset circuit breaker or replace fuse. The door is too low. Hoses designed to tap or house is not closed and locked and the open fully. Make sure that the door is locked. Were bleach or softener added directly to turn on Check if... Clean the drain filter. Laundry chemicals must be loaded into a grounded, 3-prong...
... possible after the cycle is displayed, call for service. 27 Water supply taps are open door error message is complete. Clean the inlet filters. Reset circuit breaker or replace fuse. The door is too low. Hoses designed to tap or house is not closed and locked and the open fully. Make sure that the door is locked. Were bleach or softener added directly to turn on Check if... Clean the drain filter. Laundry chemicals must be loaded into a grounded, 3-prong...
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... display is complete. Hot and cold water inlet hoses are reversed. BEFORE CALLING FOR SERVICE (cont.) Door will not unlock. Allow the washer to complete the programmed cycle, or press the CANCEL/DRAIN button to cool until the DOOR LOCK indicator turns off on page 22. Then... This is paused during the hot wash portion of a sanitary cycle, the interior temperature of laundry, water pressure, water heating time, and other operating conditions. Use only HE (High-Efficiency) detergent in washer Check...
... display is complete. Hot and cold water inlet hoses are reversed. BEFORE CALLING FOR SERVICE (cont.) Door will not unlock. Allow the washer to complete the programmed cycle, or press the CANCEL/DRAIN button to cool until the DOOR LOCK indicator turns off on page 22. Then... This is paused during the hot wash portion of a sanitary cycle, the interior temperature of laundry, water pressure, water heating time, and other operating conditions. Use only HE (High-Efficiency) detergent in washer Check...