Kenmore Automatic Washers Mode d'emploi

Owner's Manual and

Installation Instructions

One-Speed

AUTOMATIC WASHERS

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.

Sears Canada Inc., Toronto, Ontario, Canada MSB 2B8 www.sears.com

www,sears,ca

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BEFORE USING YOUR NEW WASHER 2

KENMORE AUTOMATIC WASHER WARRANTY 3

WASHER SAFETY .......... 4

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS ..... 6

OPERATING YOUR WASHER ..... 21

LAUNDRY TIPS ........... 27

CARING FOR YOUR WASHER _ _ _ 29

TROUBLESHOOTING ........ 30

SEARS MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT 36

Please read this manual. It will help

you install and operate your new

Kenmore washer in the most

economical way.

For 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 washer's model and serial numbers

are located on the Model and Serial

Number Plate.

\ModelandSerial

NumberPlate

Use the space below to record the model

number and serial number of your new

Kenmore washer.

Model No.

Serial No.

Date of Purchase

Keep this book and your Sears

Salescheck (receipt) in a safe place for

futu re reference.

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Limited Lifetime Warranty on

White Porcelain Basket

For the lifetime of the washer from the

date of purchase, Sears will replace the

white porcelain wash basket if it chips

or rusts due to defective material or

workmanship. After the first year, you

will be charged for labor.

Limited 10-Year Warranty on

Plastic Tub*

For the second through tenth year from

the date of purchase, Sears will replace

the plastic tub if it is defective in

material or workmanship. After the first

year, you will be charged for labor.

Limited 5-Year Warranty on

Gearcase Parts*

For the second through fifth year from

the date of purchase, Sears will replace

any gearcase parts that are defective in

material or workmanship. After the first

year, you will be charged for labor.

Full 1-Year Warranty on

"Spreckle" Porcelain Basket

For one year from the date of

purchase, when this washer is installed

and operated according to the instruc-

tions that come with it, Sears will

replace the "spreckle" (speckled sur-

face) porcelain wash basket if it chips

or rusts due to defective material or

workmanship.

Full 1-Year Warranty on

Mechanical and Electrical parts

For one year from the date of pur_

chase, if this washer is installed and

operated according to the instructions

that come with it, Sears will repair or

replace any of its mechanical or

electrical parts if they are defective in

material or workmanship.

Warranty Restriction

Ifthis washer is operated for any pur-

pose other than private family use, all

warranty coverage is restricted to 90

days from the date of purchase.

Warranty Service

Warranty service is available by

contacting your nearest Sears Service

Center in the United States or Canada.

This warranty applies only while this

washer is used in the United States or

Canada.

This warranty gives you specific legal

rights and you may also have other

rights that vary from state to state or

province to province.

Sears, Roebuck and Co.,

Dept 817WA,

Hoffman Estates, IL 60179

Sears Canada Inc.,

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

M5B 2B8

*In Canada a different warranty may apply.

In the U.S. for Sears warranty information or

to contact a Sears Service Center', call

1-8004-MY-HOME _'_(1-800-4694663).

In Canada, calI 1-877-533-6937.

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Your safety and the safety of others are very important.

We have provided many important safety messages in this manual and

on your appliance. Always read and obey all safety messages.

This is the safety alerL symbol. This symbol alerts you to

potential hazards that can kill or hurt you and others.

All safety messages will follow the safety alert symbol

and either the word "DANGER" or "WARNING."

These words mean:

You can be killed or seriously

injured if you don't immediatel, L

follow instructions.

You can be killed or seriously

injured if you don't follow

instructions.

All safety messages will tell you what the potential hazard is, tell you how

to reduce the chance of injury, and tell you what can happen if the

instructions are not followed.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire electric shock or injury to persons

when using your washer follow basic precautions, including the following:

• Read all instructions before using

the washer

• Do not wash articles that have been

previously cleaned in, washed in,

soaked in, or spotted with gasoline,

dry-cleaning solvents, other

flammable or explosive substances

as they give off vapors that could

ignite or explode

• Do not add gasoline dry-cleaning

solvents, or other flammable or

explosive substances to the wash

water These substances give off

vapors that could ignite or explode

• Under certain conditions, hydrogen

gas may be produced in a hot water

system that has not been used for 2

weeks or more HYDROGEN GAS IS

EXPLOSIVE If the hot water system

has not been used for such a period

before using a washing machine, turn

on all hot water faucets and let the

water flow from each for several

minutes This will release any

accumulated hydrogen gas As the

gas is flammable, do not smoke or

use an open flame during this time

• Do not allow children to play on or in

the washer Close supervision of chil-

dren is necessary when the washer is

used near children

• Before the washer is removed from

service or discarded, remove the lid

• Do not reach into the washer if the tub

or agitator is moving

• Do not install or store this washer where

it will be exposed to the weather

• Do not tamper with controls

• Do not repair or replace any part of the

washer or attempt any servicing unless

specifically recommended in the

Owner's Manual or in published user-

repair instructions that you understand

and have the skills to carry out

• See the 'iNSTALLATiON

INSTRUCTIONS' section for grounding

requirements

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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INSTALLATION OVERVIEW

For a complete list of tools and parts

needed, see pages 7-9.

A. SELECT LOCATION

FOR YOUR WASHER (pgs. 11-13)

Recessed Area/

Closet Installation Instructions (p. 11)

!H °

Standpipe Drain System (p. 13)

39 in

199< %

Laundry Tub Drain System (p. 12)

(99 cm)

Floor Drain System (p. 13)

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B. REMOVE SHIPPING STRAP (p, 14)

Tools Needed:

Scissors Flashlight (optional

depending on installation)

C. CONNECT DRAIN HOSE (pgs. 15-16)

AWuNsDHIST

Tools Needed: Parts Supplied:

Pliers that open

to 1%ein (3.95 cm)

Flashlight (optional

depending on installation)

1 yellow, single-wire

hose clamp (top of

drain hose)

1 _ble-

wire hose clamp

(bottom of drain

hose)

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D. CONNECT INLET HOSES TO WASHER (pgs. 16-17)

Tools Needed: Parts Supplied:

Pliers that open

to 1_6 in (3.95_

Flashlight (optional

depending on installation)

2 water inlet hoses

4 flat water inlet hose washers

E. CONNECT INLET HOSES TO WATER FAUCETS (p, 17)

Tools Needed: Parts Supplied:

Pliers that open to

1_6in (3.95 cm)

Bucket _

(optional Flashlight (optional

depending on depending on installation)

installation)

2 water inlet hoses

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F. SECURE DRAIN HOSE (p. 18)

Tools Needed: Parts Supplied:

Flashlight (optional

depending on installation) Shipping strap with fastener

G, LEVEL WASHER (p, 19)

Tools Needed: Parts Supplied:

_-in (f.43 cm)

open-end wrench

Flashlight (optional

depending on installation) Wood block

2 front leveling legs with nuts

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ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS

120-Volt, 60-Hz., AC-only, 15- or

20-ampere fused electrical supply is

required. (Time-delay fuse or circuit

breaker is recommended.) Connect

to an individual branch circuit.

Electrical Shock Hazard

Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet.

Do not remove ground prong.

Do not use an adapter.

Do not use an extension cord.

Failure to follow these instructions

can result in death, fire, or

electrical shock.

This washer is equipped with a power

supply cord having a 3-prong grounding

plug. To minimize possible shock hazard,

you must plug the power supply cord into

a mating 3-prong grounding4ype wall

receptacle, grounded in accordance with

National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70-

latest edition and all local codes and

ordinances.

3 prong

grounding*type

wall receptac!e

3 prong

grounding plug

Grounding \ Im //

Power supply

cord

• For a grounded, cord-

connected washer:

GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS

This washer must be grounded. In the

event of malfunction or breakdown,

grounding will reduce the risk of electri-

cal shock by providing a path of least

resistance for electric current. This

washer is equipped with a cord having

an equipment-grounding conductor and

a grounding plug. The plug must be

plugged into an appropriate outlet that

is properly installed and grounded in

accordance with all local codes and

ordinances.

WARNING: Improper connection

of the equipment grounding conductor

can result in a risk of electric shock.

Check with a qualified electrician or

serviceman if you are in doubt as to

whether the appliance is properly

grounded.

Do not modify the plug provided with

the appliance - if it will not fit the

outlet, have a proper outlet installed

by aqualified electrician.

•For a permanently connected

washer:

GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS

This washer must be connected to

a grounded metal, permanent wiring

system, or an equipment grounding

conductor must be run with the circuit

conductors and connected to the

equipment-grounding terminal or lead

on the appliance.

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