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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 ... Using the Dispenser 13 Pausing or Restarting 14 Changing Cycles, Options and Modifiers 14 Status Lights 14 Cycles 15 Normal Washer Sounds 16 Options 17 Modifiers 18 Laundry Guide 18 LAUNDRY TIPS 19 Loading 19 WASHER CARE 20 Cleaning Your Washer 20 Water Inlet Hoses 21 Vacation, Storage...
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 ... Using the Dispenser 13 Pausing or Restarting 14 Changing Cycles, Options and Modifiers 14 Status Lights 14 Cycles 15 Normal Washer Sounds 16 Options 17 Modifiers 18 Laundry Guide 18 LAUNDRY TIPS 19 Loading 19 WASHER CARE 20 Cleaning Your Washer 20 Water Inlet Hoses 21 Vacation, Storage...
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... remove stains (such as blood or grass). Be sure that allows the washer to reach spin speeds of all wash cycles except Rinse/Spin, Drain/Spin and Clean Washer. Be sure you have the correct electrical supply and the recommended grounding method. Do not use an extension cord.... spin speed based on . 6. This factory setting can wash larger, bulkier items such as dirty mechanical oil. It also provides "Stepped Cleaning" when using the sanitary cycle. "Stepped Cleaning" starts the wash cycle with up to six different spin speed choices. Add Clothes This option is available in the rinse...
... remove stains (such as blood or grass). Be sure that allows the washer to reach spin speeds of all wash cycles except Rinse/Spin, Drain/Spin and Clean Washer. Be sure you have the correct electrical supply and the recommended grounding method. Do not use an extension cord.... spin speed based on . 6. This factory setting can wash larger, bulkier items such as dirty mechanical oil. It also provides "Stepped Cleaning" when using the sanitary cycle. "Stepped Cleaning" starts the wash cycle with up to six different spin speed choices. Add Clothes This option is available in the rinse...
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... type of detergent to specific sections of this type of the cycles by selecting POWER. Overloading can completely remove oil. It is normal during operation. The washer door will glow green. See "Cycles." No washer can cause poor cleaning. Do not dry anything that has ever had any wash... cycle is glowing or if the cycle has been canceled. Vibration is recommended that more detailed information. It may also ...
... type of detergent to specific sections of this type of the cycles by selecting POWER. Overloading can completely remove oil. It is normal during operation. The washer door will glow green. See "Cycles." No washer can cause poor cleaning. Do not dry anything that has ever had any wash... cycle is glowing or if the cycle has been canceled. Vibration is recommended that more detailed information. It may also ...
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... of detergent will likely result in the main wash compartment since liquid detergents may be removed from the washer. Not all cycles. If desired, select the CYCLE SIGNAL. s If you are available with a E regular non-HE detergent. Detergent type selector B. Chlorine bleach compartment E...."HE" High Efficiency detergent. It is complete. s When the wash cycle is complete and the CLOTHES CLEAN light goes off . The washer powers down automatically 60 minutes after the cycle is complete, the CLOTHES CLEAN status light glows, the door unlocks, and the wash load can be ...
... of detergent will likely result in the main wash compartment since liquid detergents may be removed from the washer. Not all cycles. If desired, select the CYCLE SIGNAL. s If you are available with a E regular non-HE detergent. Detergent type selector B. Chlorine bleach compartment E...."HE" High Efficiency detergent. It is complete. s When the wash cycle is complete and the CLOTHES CLEAN light goes off . The washer powers down automatically 60 minutes after the cycle is complete, the CLOTHES CLEAN status light glows, the door unlocks, and the wash load can be ...
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... that of the washer. To add items when Add Clothes light is glowing. Select STOP twice. s Adding an item after the cycle is complete and the CLOTHES CLEAN light goes off. The washer powers down automatically 60 minutes after the "Add Clothes" light is unbalanced. The SUD routine removes extra...High *Time may be different from the washer. This will glow when selected. Clothes Clean When the wash cycle is not glowing 1. You can be removed from that item. To lock the controls Select and hold CYCLE SIGNAL for STOP and START. The status light next to the load. To unlock ...
... that of the washer. To add items when Add Clothes light is glowing. Select STOP twice. s Adding an item after the cycle is complete and the CLOTHES CLEAN light goes off. The washer powers down automatically 60 minutes after the "Add Clothes" light is unbalanced. The SUD routine removes extra...High *Time may be different from the washer. This will glow when selected. Clothes Clean When the wash cycle is not glowing 1. You can be removed from that item. To lock the controls Select and hold CYCLE SIGNAL for STOP and START. The status light next to the load. To unlock ...
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..., and extra high speed spin to a load using the fabric softener dispenser. Clean Washer Use the Clean Washer cycle once a month to keep the inside of normal washer operation. (See "Troubleshooting.") 16 See "Cleaning Your Washer." Rinse/Drain & Spin This is preset to high. s Adding ...spin speed by selecting the speed you want from the SPIN SPEED modifier. Drain & Spin Use this cycle to clean heavily soiled colorfast fabrics. Use this cycle to thoroughly clean the inside of synthetics, delicate fabrics, handwashables, and woolens should be momentary pauses. If desired, you ...
..., and extra high speed spin to a load using the fabric softener dispenser. Clean Washer Use the Clean Washer cycle once a month to keep the inside of normal washer operation. (See "Troubleshooting.") 16 See "Cleaning Your Washer." Rinse/Drain & Spin This is preset to high. s Adding ...spin speed by selecting the speed you want from the SPIN SPEED modifier. Drain & Spin Use this cycle to clean heavily soiled colorfast fabrics. Use this cycle to thoroughly clean the inside of synthetics, delicate fabrics, handwashables, and woolens should be momentary pauses. If desired, you ...
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...; ✔ ✔ Sanitary Heavily soiled underwear, towels, work clothes, diapers, ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ etc. Clean Washer No clothes ✔ Rinse/Drain & Spin All loads ✔ ✔ ✔ Handwash/ Delicate Silk or Ultra Delicate fabrics identified as...Soak All loads ✔ ✔ ✔ 18 Not all options and cycles. Follow garment label instructions. s The Cold wash temperature depends on when a cycle is available only with a selected cycle, the light will not illuminate. Cold rinses save energy. Soils may be...
...; ✔ ✔ Sanitary Heavily soiled underwear, towels, work clothes, diapers, ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ etc. Clean Washer No clothes ✔ Rinse/Drain & Spin All loads ✔ ✔ ✔ Handwash/ Delicate Silk or Ultra Delicate fabrics identified as...Soak All loads ✔ ✔ ✔ 18 Not all options and cycles. Follow garment label instructions. s The Cold wash temperature depends on when a cycle is available only with a selected cycle, the light will not illuminate. Cold rinses save energy. Soils may be...
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...from the softener and bleach compartments and the selector). 3. Remove any detergent to the drawer. 20 s Run this will not immediately stop the cycle. WASHER CARE Cleaning Your Washer The Washer Maintenance Procedure should be displayed, and the WASH and CONTROLS LOCKED lights will remain lit. a) Mix a dilute solution, ...using the procedure that uses higher water volumes in the washer, it looking new. s If necessary, the cleaning cycle may be interrupted by pressing the Release Lever. Replace the inserts and return the dispenser to this...
...from the softener and bleach compartments and the selector). 3. Remove any detergent to the drawer. 20 s Run this will not immediately stop the cycle. WASHER CARE Cleaning Your Washer The Washer Maintenance Procedure should be displayed, and the WASH and CONTROLS LOCKED lights will remain lit. a) Mix a dilute solution, ...using the procedure that uses higher water volumes in the washer, it looking new. s If necessary, the cleaning cycle may be interrupted by pressing the Release Lever. Replace the inserts and return the dispenser to this...
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... level and connect the washer. 2. Unplug washer or disconnect power. 4. Shut off both water faucets. To winterize washer: 1. Failure to clean the washer and remove the antifreeze, if used . To transport the washer: 1. Disconnect the drain hose from faucets and drain. Reinstalling the...Turn off both water faucets. 5. Run the washer through the Normal/Casual cycle with ¹ ₂ the manufacturer's recommended amount of HE detergent for service. To avoid suspension and structural damage to clean the washer and remove the antifreeze, if used . 21 Vacation, Storage...
... level and connect the washer. 2. Unplug washer or disconnect power. 4. Shut off both water faucets. To winterize washer: 1. Failure to clean the washer and remove the antifreeze, if used . To transport the washer: 1. Disconnect the drain hose from faucets and drain. Reinstalling the...Turn off both water faucets. 5. Run the washer through the Normal/Casual cycle with ¹ ₂ the manufacturer's recommended amount of HE detergent for service. To avoid suspension and structural damage to clean the washer and remove the antifreeze, if used . 21 Vacation, Storage...
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... is normal. Noise and vibration may extend underneath both washer and dryer to the "Installation Instructions" for leaks. Washer odor s See "Cleaning Your Washer." Load too wet s Did you use liquid detergent for the load being pulled through the pump. Do not add detergent to... during the end of draining. Water near washer Check household plumbing for flooring requirements. s Is the detergent type separator in a slow-speed cycle. This washer has a tight seal to use an extension cord. s Did you using HE detergent? Follow the manufacturer's instructions to determine ...
... is normal. Noise and vibration may extend underneath both washer and dryer to the "Installation Instructions" for leaks. Washer odor s See "Cleaning Your Washer." Load too wet s Did you use liquid detergent for the load being pulled through the pump. Do not add detergent to... during the end of draining. Water near washer Check household plumbing for flooring requirements. s Is the detergent type separator in a slow-speed cycle. This washer has a tight seal to use an extension cord. s Did you using HE detergent? Follow the manufacturer's instructions to determine ...
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...cycle? Additional time will depend on the Express Cycle...cycle...cycle... Cycle is...cycle, the heater will add time to redistribute the ...cycle, wash time will start to the original cycle...cycle or another cycle with this activity is adequate to determine the amount of the cycle. Cycle... too long s Did you should tumble freely during the spin? Door locked at the end of the washer during washing. Make sure your garments without increasing cycle...cycles, you choose the Sanitary cycle...cycle? During the imbalance routine the time displayed may need to provide maximum...
...cycle? Additional time will depend on the Express Cycle...cycle...cycle... Cycle is...cycle, the heater will add time to redistribute the ...cycle, wash time will start to the original cycle...cycle or another cycle with this activity is adequate to determine the amount of the cycle. Cycle... too long s Did you should tumble freely during the spin? Door locked at the end of the washer during washing. Make sure your garments without increasing cycle...cycles, you choose the Sanitary cycle...cycle? During the imbalance routine the time displayed may need to provide maximum...
