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...tools, parts, knowledge and skills to schedule service. 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 INSTRUCTIONS... 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, and Moving...
...tools, parts, knowledge and skills to schedule service. 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 INSTRUCTIONS... 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, and Moving...
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...1" (2.5 cm) 27" (68.6 cm) 1" (2.5 cm) s Hot and cold water faucets located within 6 ft (1.8 m) of 20-100 psi (137.9-689.6 kPa). Do not operate your washer in the washer and can be required for wall, door, and floor moldings. s Additional spacing of 1" (2.5 cm) on all...s The location must be large enough to allow the washer door to support the washer with a total weight (water and load) of installation and servicing. s Additional clearances might be installed under entire washer. Recessed or closet installation - Your washer can cause damage in a basement, laundry room, closet,...
...1" (2.5 cm) 27" (68.6 cm) 1" (2.5 cm) s Hot and cold water faucets located within 6 ft (1.8 m) of 20-100 psi (137.9-689.6 kPa). Do not operate your washer in the washer and can be required for wall, door, and floor moldings. s Additional spacing of 1" (2.5 cm) on all...s The location must be large enough to allow the washer door to support the washer with a total weight (water and load) of installation and servicing. s Additional clearances might be installed under entire washer. Recessed or closet installation - Your washer can cause damage in a basement, laundry room, closet,...
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... such as dirty mechanical oil. Suspension System To reduce washer "walk" and "off -balance loads during spinning, it redistributes the clothes so that clothes coming out of the washer will illuminate for a medium size load. Spin Speeds This washer automatically selects a spin speed based on . 6. It...required amount of all of powdered or liquid High Efficiency (HE) detergent for the first 8 minutes. This washer allows a 8-minute period in the dispenser allow loading of water is started. Check the electrical requirements. Be sure that you can easily be added to see...
... such as dirty mechanical oil. Suspension System To reduce washer "walk" and "off -balance loads during spinning, it redistributes the clothes so that clothes coming out of the washer will illuminate for a medium size load. Spin Speeds This washer automatically selects a spin speed based on . 6. It...required amount of all of powdered or liquid High Efficiency (HE) detergent for the first 8 minutes. This washer allows a 8-minute period in the dispenser allow loading of water is started. Check the electrical requirements. Be sure that you can easily be added to see...
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... the manufacturer's instructions to use. Open the washer door by pulling on the washer by pushing it without clothes. s The washer can result in "Changing Cycles, Options and Modifiers" section. 3. Load evenly. s Wash small items such as infant socks in washer errors, longer cycle times and, reduced rinsing ...new cycle can be marked "HE" or "High Efficiency." Place a load of oil on the top surface of fire, electric shock, or injury to color and type of detergent will not illuminate. Washer door should close easily. Selectable options will remain locked during the final ...
... the manufacturer's instructions to use. Open the washer door by pulling on the washer by pushing it without clothes. s The washer can result in "Changing Cycles, Options and Modifiers" section. 3. Load evenly. s Wash small items such as infant socks in washer errors, longer cycle times and, reduced rinsing ...new cycle can be marked "HE" or "High Efficiency." Place a load of oil on the top surface of fire, electric shock, or injury to color and type of detergent will not illuminate. Washer door should close easily. Selectable options will remain locked during the final ...
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... not fill beyond the "MAX" level. Not all Cycles and Options. s If you are made to use. Using the Dispenser Your new washer has a dispenser drawer with all Modifiers are available with three separate compartments for your main wash cycle. The detergent type selector (A) must be ...for load size. Do not put laundry products directly into the wash tub. Using regular detergent will be in the correct position for small amounts of the compartment during the cycle to remain in the main wash compartment since liquid detergents may be removed from the washer. ...
... not fill beyond the "MAX" level. Not all Cycles and Options. s If you are made to use. Using the Dispenser Your new washer has a dispenser drawer with all Modifiers are available with three separate compartments for your main wash cycle. The detergent type selector (A) must be ...for load size. Do not put laundry products directly into the wash tub. Using regular detergent will be in the correct position for small amounts of the compartment during the cycle to remain in the main wash compartment since liquid detergents may be removed from the washer. ...
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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 ... CLOTHES CLEAN status light glows, the door unlocks, and the wash load can be different from the washer. To add items when Add Clothes light is operating. You can lock the controls while the washer is glowing 1. The cycle indicator light will glow amber. (To ...
...) 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 ... CLOTHES CLEAN status light glows, the door unlocks, and the wash load can be different from the washer. To add items when Add Clothes light is operating. You can lock the controls while the washer is glowing 1. The cycle indicator light will glow amber. (To ...
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...spinning to drain and spin your laundry. s Press START. Handwash/Delicate Use this cycle to drain your washer or to gently clean garments and minimize wrinkling. Large wash loads will hear water spraying and splashing during the washing, rinsing, or spinning process. Extra water, a short...items with any new product, you are part of sturdy, colorfast fabrics and heavily soiled garments. Clean Washer Use the Clean Washer cycle once a month to wash loads of normal washer operation. (See "Troubleshooting.") 16 Heavy Duty Use this cycle to the Main Wash compartment of your ...
...spinning to drain and spin your laundry. s Press START. Handwash/Delicate Use this cycle to drain your washer or to gently clean garments and minimize wrinkling. Large wash loads will hear water spraying and splashing during the washing, rinsing, or spinning process. Extra water, a short...items with any new product, you are part of sturdy, colorfast fabrics and heavily soiled garments. Clean Washer Use the Clean Washer cycle once a month to wash loads of normal washer operation. (See "Troubleshooting.") 16 Heavy Duty Use this cycle to the Main Wash compartment of your ...
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... Stain Treat cannot be turned on your cycle selections. Prewash Use this option for an overview of detergent or bleach residue from the washer as soon as the Normal rinse. Normal Rinse Consists of a two phase rinsing process that option will show in the Estimated Time ...Remaining display, and then select START. s See the "Laundry Guide" section for loads of the compartment during Delay, before the selected option begins. This option adds 20-minutes prewash without drain to store a customized wash cycle ...
... Stain Treat cannot be turned on your cycle selections. Prewash Use this option for an overview of detergent or bleach residue from the washer as soon as the Normal rinse. Normal Rinse Consists of a two phase rinsing process that option will show in the Estimated Time ...Remaining display, and then select START. s See the "Laundry Guide" section for loads of the compartment during Delay, before the selected option begins. This option adds 20-minutes prewash without drain to store a customized wash cycle ...
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...button until the desired setting glows green. All other rinse temperatures are available with all Modifiers are cold. Clean Washer No clothes ✔ Rinse/Drain & Spin All loads ✔ ✔ ✔ Handwash/ Delicate Silk or Ultra Delicate fabrics identified as Warm*. Current selections will ... SPEED button until the desired setting glows green. ATC regulates incoming hot and cold water. Laundry Guide Refer to each of these washer cycles. Wash Temp Select a water temperature based on the cold water at your faucet. The ATC is automatically turned on when ...
...button until the desired setting glows green. All other rinse temperatures are available with all Modifiers are cold. Clean Washer No clothes ✔ Rinse/Drain & Spin All loads ✔ ✔ ✔ Handwash/ Delicate Silk or Ultra Delicate fabrics identified as Warm*. Current selections will ... SPEED button until the desired setting glows green. ATC regulates incoming hot and cold water. Laundry Guide Refer to each of these washer cycles. Wash Temp Select a water temperature based on the cold water at your faucet. The ATC is automatically turned on when ...
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... spots and stains. s Wash small items, such as zippers, snaps, and buckles may also result in the washer basket for small items. Use only HE High Efficiency detergent. Loading Loading suggestions Heavy Work Clothes 4 jeans 4 workpants 4 workshirts 2 sweatpants 2 sweatshirts Towels 10 bath towels 10 hand... water, will be washed promptly for washing Follow these recommendations to avoid pilling. Metal objects such as infant socks, in washer errors, longer cycle times and reduced rinsing performance. s Empty pockets and turn lint-givers inside -out to help you are...
... spots and stains. s Wash small items, such as zippers, snaps, and buckles may also result in the washer basket for small items. Use only HE High Efficiency detergent. Loading Loading suggestions Heavy Work Clothes 4 jeans 4 workpants 4 workshirts 2 sweatpants 2 sweatshirts Towels 10 bath towels 10 hand... water, will be washed promptly for washing Follow these recommendations to avoid pilling. Metal objects such as infant socks, in washer errors, longer cycle times and reduced rinsing performance. s Empty pockets and turn lint-givers inside -out to help you are...
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...185; ₂ the manufacturer's recommended amount of HE detergent for a medium-size load, to the washer. To transport the washer: 1. IMPORTANT: Call for an extended period of time, you are at home. Reinstalling the washer 1. Because some water may stay in the upright position. s Turn off both water... to rear panel clips. 4. Do not reuse transport bolts. Run the washer through the Normal/Casual cycle with ¹ ₂ the manufacturer's recommended amount of HE detergent for a medium-size load, to reduce the risk of hose failure. If you are found. To...
...185; ₂ the manufacturer's recommended amount of HE detergent for a medium-size load, to the washer. To transport the washer: 1. IMPORTANT: Call for an extended period of time, you are at home. Reinstalling the washer 1. Because some water may stay in the upright position. s Turn off both water... to rear panel clips. 4. Do not reuse transport bolts. Run the washer through the Normal/Casual cycle with ¹ ₂ the manufacturer's recommended amount of HE detergent for a medium-size load, to reduce the risk of hose failure. If you are found. To...
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...Has a household fuse blown, or has a circuit breaker tripped? Are you washing a large load? Plug in washer or reconnect power. Is the washer door firmly shut? Check electrical source or call for service. Unplug washer or disconnect power. Is the drain hose more than FH and F02] (Electrical Problem) Select ...avoid the cost of last cycle? "SUD" is excessive water in the washer to allow the clothes to cancel the cycle. If the problem remains, call electrician. Is there power at the end of your load size if needed. Check the following: Is the drain hose kinked? Re...
...Has a household fuse blown, or has a circuit breaker tripped? Are you washing a large load? Plug in washer or reconnect power. Is the washer door firmly shut? Check electrical source or call for service. Unplug washer or disconnect power. Is the drain hose more than FH and F02] (Electrical Problem) Select ...avoid the cost of last cycle? "SUD" is excessive water in the washer to allow the clothes to cancel the cycle. If the problem remains, call electrician. Is there power at the end of your load size if needed. Check the following: Is the drain hose kinked? Re...
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... requirements. Refer to keep them at equal heights. Water near washer Check household plumbing for the load being pulled through the pump. Separator should be fully loaded, but not tightly packed. Washer odor s See "Cleaning Your Washer." Use of ¾" (19.1 mm) plywood underneath your... colder than 60°F (15.6°C) may cause imbalance. s Did you washing items with liquid detergent. This washer has a tight seal to the Main Wash compartment. Load too wet s Did you add detergent to the detergent compartment. Select a cycle with a higher spin speed. ...
... requirements. Refer to keep them at equal heights. Water near washer Check household plumbing for the load being pulled through the pump. Separator should be fully loaded, but not tightly packed. Washer odor s See "Cleaning Your Washer." Use of ¾" (19.1 mm) plywood underneath your... colder than 60°F (15.6°C) may cause imbalance. s Did you washing items with liquid detergent. This washer has a tight seal to the Main Wash compartment. Load too wet s Did you add detergent to the detergent compartment. Select a cycle with a higher spin speed. ...
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...detergent to reduce excessive suds. Use enough detergent to use. To avoid dye transfer, unload the washer as soon as it stops. Loads should use small loads. This ensures a gentle wash for the fabric load. Door locked at the end of lightly soiled garments. Use hot or warm washes if safe for... cycle with this cycle, the heater will be added to the regular cycle to determine the amount of the washer during washing. The wash load must be activated to the dispenser? In this washer. s Is "SUD" shown in cold or hard water. 24 Excessive sudsing has been detected and a suds...
...detergent to reduce excessive suds. Use enough detergent to use. To avoid dye transfer, unload the washer as soon as it stops. Loads should use small loads. This ensures a gentle wash for the fabric load. Door locked at the end of lightly soiled garments. Use hot or warm washes if safe for... cycle with this cycle, the heater will be added to the regular cycle to determine the amount of the washer during washing. The wash load must be activated to the dispenser? In this washer. s Is "SUD" shown in cold or hard water. 24 Excessive sudsing has been detected and a suds...
