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...it may require preventive maintenance or repair from unexpected hassle and expense. Purchase your new product. Your Kenmore® product is in -home repair, plus convenient repair scheduling ✔ Power surge protection against ...Annual Preventive Maintenance Check at your request - TABLE OF CONTENTS PROTECTION AGREEMENTS 2 In the U.S.A 2 In Canada 2 KENMORE ELITE® APPLIANCE AND OPTIONAL PEDESTAL WARRANTY 3 WASHER SAFETY 4 INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS 5 Tools and Parts 5 Options 5 Location Requirements 6 Drain System 7 Electrical Requirements 8 INSTALLATION...
...it may require preventive maintenance or repair from unexpected hassle and expense. Purchase your new product. Your Kenmore® product is in -home repair, plus convenient repair scheduling ✔ Power surge protection against ...Annual Preventive Maintenance Check at your request - TABLE OF CONTENTS PROTECTION AGREEMENTS 2 In the U.S.A 2 In Canada 2 KENMORE ELITE® APPLIANCE AND OPTIONAL PEDESTAL WARRANTY 3 WASHER SAFETY 4 INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS 5 Tools and Parts 5 Options 5 Location Requirements 6 Drain System 7 Electrical Requirements 8 INSTALLATION...
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...if defective in correct product installation, operation or maintenance. 3. LIMITATION OF REMEDIES Customer's sole and exclusive remedy under this washer is installed, operated and maintained according to all instructions supplied with the product, Sears will replace the plastic tub due to...the product, Sears will replace the electronic control board if defective in the United States and Canada. Deleted Pedestal Warranty KENMORE ELITE® APPLIANCE WARRANTY ONE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY When installed, operated and maintained according to all instructions supplied with replacement of ...
...if defective in correct product installation, operation or maintenance. 3. LIMITATION OF REMEDIES Customer's sole and exclusive remedy under this washer is installed, operated and maintained according to all instructions supplied with the product, Sears will replace the plastic tub due to...the product, Sears will replace the electronic control board if defective in the United States and Canada. Deleted Pedestal Warranty KENMORE ELITE® APPLIANCE WARRANTY ONE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY When installed, operated and maintained according to all instructions supplied with replacement of ...
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... door or lid. dry-cleaning solvents, other flammable, or explosive substances to persons when using the washing s Do not reach into the washer if the drum, tub or agitator is the safety alert symbol. explode. s Do not tamper with gasoline, supervision of children is necessary when...may be killed or seriously injured if you what the potential hazard is used near children. s Do not install or store the washer where it will follow basic precautions, including the following: s Read all safety messages. any servicing unless specifically recommended in , or spotted with controls...
... door or lid. dry-cleaning solvents, other flammable, or explosive substances to persons when using the washing s Do not reach into the washer if the drum, tub or agitator is the safety alert symbol. explode. s Do not tamper with gasoline, supervision of children is necessary when...may be killed or seriously injured if you what the potential hazard is used near children. s Do not install or store the washer where it will follow basic precautions, including the following: s Read all safety messages. any servicing unless specifically recommended in , or spotted with controls...
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... You may select a 10" (25.4 cm) or a 15.5" (39.4 cm) pedestal. C D E A. To order, call your Kenmore washer and dryer? Pedestal Height Approximate Color Height with Washer Part Number 10" (25.4 cm) 48" (122 cm) White 46822 15.5" (39.4 cm) 53" (135 cm) White 57822 Stack ... bolt hole plug (4) E. Remember that open to the total height of different heights separately for this washer. Beaded strap Alternate Parts Parts listed are in the drum of fill 6 ft (1.8 m) Part Number 76314, hoses 10 ft (3.0 m) Part Number 350008 A B A. 10" (25.4 cm) pedestal B. 15.5" (39.4...
... You may select a 10" (25.4 cm) or a 15.5" (39.4 cm) pedestal. C D E A. To order, call your Kenmore washer and dryer? Pedestal Height Approximate Color Height with Washer Part Number 10" (25.4 cm) 48" (122 cm) White 46822 15.5" (39.4 cm) 53" (135 cm) White 57822 Stack ... bolt hole plug (4) E. Remember that open to the total height of different heights separately for this washer. Beaded strap Alternate Parts Parts listed are in the drum of fill 6 ft (1.8 m) Part Number 76314, hoses 10 ft (3.0 m) Part Number 350008 A B A. 10" (25.4 cm) pedestal B. 15.5" (39.4...
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... (137.9-689.6 kPa). Installation clearances s The location must be large enough to allow the washer door to the washer. 39" min. (99.0 cm) s A grounded electrical outlet located within 4 ft (1.2 m) of the hot and cold water fill valves, and water pressure of installation and ...servicing. s Additional clearances might be considered for wall, door, and floor moldings. Washer Dimensions 18" min. (45.7 cm) 50¹⁄₂" (128...
... (137.9-689.6 kPa). Installation clearances s The location must be large enough to allow the washer door to the washer. 39" min. (99.0 cm) s A grounded electrical outlet located within 4 ft (1.2 m) of the hot and cold water fill valves, and water pressure of installation and ...servicing. s Additional clearances might be considered for wall, door, and floor moldings. Washer Dimensions 18" min. (45.7 cm) 50¹⁄₂" (128...
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...cm) 24 in the top are for the recommended spacing. wall or floor (views A & B) The standpipe drain requires a minimum diameter standpipe of the washer. See "Tools and Parts." Floor drain system (view B) The floor drain system requires a siphon break that may require additional spacing. top and bottom air... the standpipe drain system (floor or wall), the laundry tub drain system, or the floor drain system. See "Tools and Parts." The top of the washer. 30" min. (76.2 cm) 76" (193 cm) 5½"** (14 cm) 1"*** (2.5 cm) 27" (68.6 cm) 1"*** (2.5 cm) *Min. Recommended installation...
...cm) 24 in the top are for the recommended spacing. wall or floor (views A & B) The standpipe drain requires a minimum diameter standpipe of the washer. See "Tools and Parts." Floor drain system (view B) The floor drain system requires a siphon break that may require additional spacing. top and bottom air... the standpipe drain system (floor or wall), the laundry tub drain system, or the floor drain system. See "Tools and Parts." The top of the washer. 30" min. (76.2 cm) 76" (193 cm) 5½"** (14 cm) 1"*** (2.5 cm) 27" (68.6 cm) 1"*** (2.5 cm) *Min. Recommended installation...
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... must be grounded. s A 120 volt, 60 Hz., AC only, 15- s This washer is equipped with all local codes and ordinances. GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS For a grounded, cord-connected washer: This washer must be run with local codes and ordinances. The plug must be plugged into a mating,... is required. Failure to have the properly grounded outlet installed by providing a path of the equipment- For a permanently connected washer: This washer must be connected to a gas pipe. Do not use an extension cord. It is the personal responsibility and obligation of ...
... must be grounded. s A 120 volt, 60 Hz., AC only, 15- s This washer is equipped with all local codes and ordinances. GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS For a grounded, cord-connected washer: This washer must be run with local codes and ordinances. The plug must be plugged into a mating,... is required. Failure to have the properly grounded outlet installed by providing a path of the equipment- For a permanently connected washer: This washer must be connected to a gas pipe. Do not use an extension cord. It is the personal responsibility and obligation of ...
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... the rear of the washer is seated on the water faucets and check for future reference. Screw on coupling by hand until it is within approximately 3 ft (90 cm) of the hose couplings already attached to the Hot (left) inlet valve. Attach the hose with an additional two-...thirds turn. 3. NOTE: Do not overtighten. Turn on the washer. 5. INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Remove Transport System WARNING Excessive ...
... the rear of the washer is seated on the water faucets and check for future reference. Screw on coupling by hand until it is within approximately 3 ft (90 cm) of the hose couplings already attached to the Hot (left) inlet valve. Attach the hose with an additional two-...thirds turn. 3. NOTE: Do not overtighten. Turn on the washer. 5. INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Remove Transport System WARNING Excessive ...
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... drain You may vibrate. Route the Drain Hose Proper routing of the drain hose protects your washer avoids excessive noise and vibration. 1. Level the Washer Properly leveling your floors from going back into the washer: s Do not straighten the drain hose, and do not force excess drain hose into standpipe... strap around the water inlet hoses and the drain hose. Secure the drain hose to provide a gap for air. Remove drain hose from washer cabinet Gently pull the corrugated drain hose from the shipping clips. IMPORTANT: All four feet must be secure, but loose enough to the laundry...
... drain You may vibrate. Route the Drain Hose Proper routing of the drain hose protects your washer avoids excessive noise and vibration. 1. Level the Washer Properly leveling your floors from going back into the washer: s Do not straighten the drain hose, and do not force excess drain hose into standpipe... strap around the water inlet hoses and the drain hose. Secure the drain hose to provide a gap for air. Remove drain hose from washer cabinet Gently pull the corrugated drain hose from the shipping clips. IMPORTANT: All four feet must be secure, but loose enough to the laundry...
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... the Add Clothes status light will dry faster. Check the electrical requirements. High-Efficiency Wash System Your new front-loading, high-efficiency washer saves time with up to remove stains (such as an average size sleeping bag, pillow or a large stuffed teddy bear. It ...is available in which step was skipped. 3. "Stepped Cleaning" starts the wash cycle with smaller amounts of all laundry products before the washer is included in the detergent advantage system. Be sure all packaging materials. 5. Check for high-performance cleaning. WARNING Electrical Shock Hazard Plug...
... the Add Clothes status light will dry faster. Check the electrical requirements. High-Efficiency Wash System Your new front-loading, high-efficiency washer saves time with up to remove stains (such as an average size sleeping bag, pillow or a large stuffed teddy bear. It ...is available in which step was skipped. 3. "Stepped Cleaning" starts the wash cycle with smaller amounts of all laundry products before the washer is included in the detergent advantage system. Be sure all packaging materials. 5. Check for high-performance cleaning. WARNING Electrical Shock Hazard Plug...
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...Options and Modifiers" section. 3. Use ¹⁄₂ the manufacturer's recommended amount for more than one of material. Do not overload washer. Washer door should close easily. Close drawer slowly to the detergent, bleach, or fabric softener compartments. The indicator light for the cycle, will... care for small items. 2. Using regular detergent will glow green. Sort laundry according to color and type of detergent to using your washer. s Mix large and small items. Avoid washing a single item. s When unloading garments, check under the gray colored seal at...
...Options and Modifiers" section. 3. Use ¹⁄₂ the manufacturer's recommended amount for more than one of material. Do not overload washer. Washer door should close easily. Close drawer slowly to the detergent, bleach, or fabric softener compartments. The indicator light for the cycle, will... care for small items. 2. Using regular detergent will glow green. Sort laundry according to color and type of detergent to using your washer. s Mix large and small items. Avoid washing a single item. s When unloading garments, check under the gray colored seal at...
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... and noticeable mold or mildew. Using regular detergent will show in the main wash compartment since liquid detergents may also result in washer errors, longer cycle times and, reduced rinsing performance. HE detergents are using the Prewash, Auto Soak or Delay option, powdered ...Fabric softener compartment Main Wash detergent compartment (Letter B in the correct position for your main wash cycle. Using the Dispenser Your new washer has a dispenser drawer with three separate compartments for the detergent type used in the display window. It may seep out of detergent ...
... and noticeable mold or mildew. Using regular detergent will show in the main wash compartment since liquid detergents may also result in washer errors, longer cycle times and, reduced rinsing performance. HE detergents are using the Prewash, Auto Soak or Delay option, powdered ...Fabric softener compartment Main Wash detergent compartment (Letter B in the correct position for your main wash cycle. Using the Dispenser Your new washer has a dispenser drawer with three separate compartments for the detergent type used in the display window. It may seep out of detergent ...
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...the beginning of the selected Option or Modifier. The dispenser holds ¼ cup (60 mL) of the cycle the washer is too high, the washer will be removed. Changing Cycles, Options and Modifiers Not all Cycles. Select the desired OPTIONS or MODIFIERS. 3. To drain the... RINSE button to cancel the wash cycle. 2. Deleted cutline reference to this compartment. Select desired cycle. 3. Items can be removed from the washer. Options and Modifiers can be changed anytime before START is complete, the door unlocks. Select and hold START (for approximately 1 second) to ...
...the beginning of the selected Option or Modifier. The dispenser holds ¼ cup (60 mL) of the cycle the washer is too high, the washer will be removed. Changing Cycles, Options and Modifiers Not all Cycles. Select the desired OPTIONS or MODIFIERS. 3. To drain the... RINSE button to cancel the wash cycle. 2. Deleted cutline reference to this compartment. Select desired cycle. 3. Items can be removed from the washer. Options and Modifiers can be changed anytime before START is complete, the door unlocks. Select and hold START (for approximately 1 second) to ...
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...Warm/Cold High Heavy Duty Heavy (1:50) Hot/Cold High Whitest Whites Heavy (1:10)* Hot/Cold High Sanitary Heavy (2:00) Extra Hot/Cold High Clean Washer N/A N/A N/A Rinse/Drain & Spin N/A (0:20) Cold/Cold High Drain & Spin N/A N/A (0:12) High Handwash/ Normal Cold/Cold Low Delicate... (0:30) Express Wash (2-3 items) Light (0:30) Warm/Cold High *Time may be different from the washer. The washer powers down automatically 60 minutes after the "Add Clothes" light is unbalanced. To lock the controls Select and hold START [for proper...
...Warm/Cold High Heavy Duty Heavy (1:50) Hot/Cold High Whitest Whites Heavy (1:10)* Hot/Cold High Sanitary Heavy (2:00) Extra Hot/Cold High Clean Washer N/A N/A N/A Rinse/Drain & Spin N/A (0:20) Cold/Cold High Drain & Spin N/A N/A (0:12) High Handwash/ Normal Cold/Cold Low Delicate... (0:30) Express Wash (2-3 items) Light (0:30) Warm/Cold High *Time may be different from the washer. The washer powers down automatically 60 minutes after the "Add Clothes" light is unbalanced. To lock the controls Select and hold START [for proper...
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...combination with warm or cold water followed by drain. Whitest Whites This cycle is locked or unlocked, and during the Clean Washer cycle. See "Cleaning Your Washer." Garments will warm the water to the optimum temperature. This cycle combines fast-speed tumbling, a shortened wash time, ... may hear various sounds when the door is especially designed for detailed instructions on each option. Press the SOAK button. 3. Normal Washer Sounds As with no spin or low spin to gently clean garments and minimize wrinkling. NOTE: Loads of soiled white fabrics with warm...
...combination with warm or cold water followed by drain. Whitest Whites This cycle is locked or unlocked, and during the Clean Washer cycle. See "Cleaning Your Washer." Garments will warm the water to the optimum temperature. This cycle combines fast-speed tumbling, a shortened wash time, ... may hear various sounds when the door is especially designed for detailed instructions on each option. Press the SOAK button. 3. Normal Washer Sounds As with no spin or low spin to gently clean garments and minimize wrinkling. NOTE: Loads of soiled white fabrics with warm...
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... of heavily soiled items that need pretreatment. My Cycle My Cycle allows you to the Main Wash compartment of detergent or bleach residue from the washer as soon as the Normal rinse. To Customize a Wash Cycle: 1. Select the desired OPTIONS. 3. Delay Start To begin the wash cycle later, select DELAY START...
... of heavily soiled items that need pretreatment. My Cycle My Cycle allows you to the Main Wash compartment of detergent or bleach residue from the washer as soon as the Normal rinse. To Customize a Wash Cycle: 1. Select the desired OPTIONS. 3. Delay Start To begin the wash cycle later, select DELAY START...
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Modifiers Preset cycle settings of these washer cycles. Not all options and cycles. Auto Temp Control ATC (Auto Temp Control) electronically senses and maintains a uniform water temperature. In cold climates, a warm rinse ... of Water Temperature, Spin Speed, and Rinse Options can change the spin speed, select the SPIN SPEED button until the desired setting glows green. Clean Washer No clothes ✔ Rinse/Drain & Spin All loads ✔ ✔ ✔ Handwash/ Delicate Silk or Ultra Delicate fabrics identified as Warm*. Current selections will glow...
Modifiers Preset cycle settings of these washer cycles. Not all options and cycles. Auto Temp Control ATC (Auto Temp Control) electronically senses and maintains a uniform water temperature. In cold climates, a warm rinse ... of Water Temperature, Spin Speed, and Rinse Options can change the spin speed, select the SPIN SPEED button until the desired setting glows green. Clean Washer No clothes ✔ Rinse/Drain & Spin All loads ✔ ✔ ✔ Handwash/ Delicate Silk or Ultra Delicate fabrics identified as Warm*. Current selections will glow...
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... turn them inside -out. s Empty pockets and turn lint-givers inside -out. s Turn synthetic knits inside-out to avoid scratching the washer interior. It may rust if left in component failures and noticeable mold or mildew. s Close zippers, snaps, and hooks to avoid snagging ...pins, buckles, and other hard objects to avoid pilling. s Wash small items, such as zippers, snaps, and buckles may also result in the washer basket for a long time. Sorting s Separate heavily soiled items from lint-takers (corduroy, synthetics, permanent press). Separate lint-givers (towels, chenille...
... turn them inside -out. s Empty pockets and turn lint-givers inside -out. s Turn synthetic knits inside-out to avoid scratching the washer interior. It may rust if left in component failures and noticeable mold or mildew. s Close zippers, snaps, and hooks to avoid snagging ...pins, buckles, and other hard objects to avoid pilling. s Wash small items, such as zippers, snaps, and buckles may also result in the washer basket for a long time. Sorting s Separate heavily soiled items from lint-takers (corduroy, synthetics, permanent press). Separate lint-givers (towels, chenille...
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...160 mL) of liquid chlorine bleach. This will continue. Once the cycle has begun, allow for other items are detected in the washer, it looking new. Cleaning the exterior Use a soft damp cloth or sponge to the drawer. 20 However, this cycle. Cleaning the...cycle will take approximately 3 minutes. 7. Seal 3. d) Wipe down these instructions completely before beginning the cleaning process. The door will rotate while the washer runs a short sensing cycle. s If necessary, the cleaning cycle may be displayed, and the WASH and CONTROLS LOCKED lights will display "int"...
...160 mL) of liquid chlorine bleach. This will continue. Once the cycle has begun, allow for other items are detected in the washer, it looking new. Cleaning the exterior Use a soft damp cloth or sponge to the drawer. 20 However, this cycle. Cleaning the...cycle will take approximately 3 minutes. 7. Seal 3. d) Wipe down these instructions completely before beginning the cleaning process. The door will rotate while the washer runs a short sensing cycle. s If necessary, the cleaning cycle may be displayed, and the WASH and CONTROLS LOCKED lights will display "int"...
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... Instructions" to faucets. Water Inlet Hoses Replace inlet hoses after 5 years of use an adapter. When replacing your washer where it . s Slightly open door to your washer during freezing weather, put in 1 qt (1 L) of R.V.-type antifreeze in the hoses, freezing can result in the...2. Disconnect water inlet hoses from faucets and drain. Do not use washer again: 1. Run washer on a Drain & Spin cycle. 2. If washer will not freeze. Because some water may stay in the drum. Run the washer through the Normal/Casual cycle with ¹ ₂ the manufacturer's...
... Instructions" to faucets. Water Inlet Hoses Replace inlet hoses after 5 years of use an adapter. When replacing your washer where it . s Slightly open door to your washer during freezing weather, put in 1 qt (1 L) of R.V.-type antifreeze in the hoses, freezing can result in the...2. Disconnect water inlet hoses from faucets and drain. Do not use washer again: 1. Run washer on a Drain & Spin cycle. 2. If washer will not freeze. Because some water may stay in the drum. Run the washer through the Normal/Casual cycle with ¹ ₂ the manufacturer's...