Kenmore 11098762790 and Operating instructions

Owner's Manual and
Installation Instructions
®
27-Inch Wide- Large Capacity
LAUNDRY CENTER
Washer • Gas Dryer
IMPORTANT:
Read and follow all safety
and operating instructions
before first use of this product.
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Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A.
PARTNO. 3405597 PRINTED IN U.S.A.

WARNING: For your safety the information in this manual
must be followed to minimize the risk of fire or explosion
or to prevent property damage, personal injury,or death.
•Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and
liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance.
WHATTO DO IFYOU SMELL GAS
•Do not try to lightany appliance.
•Do not touch any electrical switch; do not use any phone in
your building.
•Clear the room, building, or area of all occupants.
•Immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbor's phone.
Follow the gas supplier's instructions.
•Ifyou cannot reach your gas supplier, call the fire department.
Installation and service must be performed by aqualified
installer, service agency, or the gas supplier.

BEFORE USING YOUR NEW LAUNDRY CENTER
SEARS LAUNDRY CENTER WARRANTY
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS - WASHER
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS - DRYER
LAUNDRY TIPS
REMOVING STAINS
CARING FORYOUR LAUNDRY CENTER
TROUBLESHOOTING - WASHER
TROUBLESHOOTING - DRYER
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Please read this manual. It will help you
install and operate your new Kenmore
Laundry Center in the safest and most
economical way.
If you need 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 laundry center's model and serial
numbers are located on the Model and
Serial Number Plate.
Use the space below to record the model
number and serial number of your new
Kenmore Laundry Center.
Model No.
Serial No.
Date of Purchase
Keep this book and your Sears
Salescheck (receipt) in a safe
place for future reference.
ModelandSerial
NumberPlate 3

Full One Year Warranty on
Mechanical and Electrical Parts
For one year from the date of purchase,
if this laundry center is installed and
operated according to the instructions in
this manual, Sears will repair or replace
any of its mechanical or electrical parts
if they are defective in material or
workmanship.
NOTE: Exhausting your laundry center
with a plastic vent may void this warranty.
Pages 26-31 of this manual describe the
complete exhaust requirements for this
laundry center.
Limited Five Year Warranty on
Gearcase Parts
After one year and until five years from
the date of purchase, Sears wilt replace
any gearcase parts that are defective in
material or workmanship. You must pay
the labor cost to have them installed.
Limited Ten Year Warranty on
Plastic Tub
After one year and until ten years from
the date of purchase, Sears wilt furnish
a replacement plastic tub for any plastic
tub that is defective in material or work-
manship. You must pay the labor cost to
have the plastic tub installed.
Warranty Restriction
If the laundry center isoperated for any
purpose other than Private Family Use,
all warranty coverage is effective for only
90 days.
Warranty Service
Warranty service is available by contact-
ing your nearest Sears Service Center in
the United States.
This warranty applies only while this laundry
center is in use in the United States.
This warranty gives you specific legal
rights, and you may also have other rights
which vary from state to state.
Sears, Roebuck and Co., Dept. 817WA,
Hoffman Estates, IL 60179.
Your safety and the safety of others is 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 alert symbol. This symbol alerts
you to hazards that can kill or hurt you and others.
All safety messages will be preceded by the safety
alert symbol and the word "DANGER" or "WARNING;'
These words mean:
You will be killed or seriously
injured if you don't follow
instructions.
You can be killed or seriously
injured if you don't follow
instructions.
All safety messages will identify the hazard, tell you how to reduce the
chance of injury, and tell you what can happen if the instructions are
not followed.

YOUR SAFETY IS IMPORTANT TO US
WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire,
electric shock, or injury to persons when
using your laundry center, follow basic
precautions, including the following:
• Read all instructions before using
the laundry center.
• Do not wash or dry articles that have
been previously cleaned in, washed in,
soaked in, or spotted with gasoline, dry-
cleaning solvents, or 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 2 or more weeks, turn on all
hot water faucets and let the water flow
from each for several minutes before
using the washing machine This will
release any accumulated hydrogen
gas Because 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 laundry center Close supervision of
children is necessary when the laundry
center is used near children
• Before the laundry center is removed
from service or discarded, remove the
washer lid and dryer door
• Do not reach into the washer if the tub
or agitator is moving
• Do not reach into the dryer if the drum
is moving
• Do not install or store this laundry
center where it will be exposed to
the weather
• Do not tamper with controls
• Do not repair or replace any part of the
laundry center 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
• Do not use fabric softeners or products
to eliminate static unless recommended
by the manufacturer of the fabric softener
or product
• Do not use heat to dry articles containing
foam rubber or similarly textured rubber-
like materials
• Clean lint screen before or after each
load
• Keep area around the exhaust opening
and adjacent surrounding areas free
from the accumulation of lint, dust, and
dirt
• The interior of the machine and exhaust
vent should be cleaned periodically by
qualified service personnel
SAVETHESEINSTRUCTIONS
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IMPORTANT: The gas installation must conform with local codes, or in the
absence of local codes, with the National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z2231
The laundry center must be electrically grounded in accordance with local
codes, or in the absence of local codes, with the National Electrical Code,
ANSI/NFPA 70

INSTALLATION OVERVIEW
For a complete list of tools and parts
needed, see pages 6-11.
A. SELECT LOCATION
FOR YOUR LAUNDRY CENTER
(pgs. 13-18)
Laundry Tub Drain System (p. 14) Standpipe Drain System (p. 15)
Floor Drain System (p. 15) Recessed Area/Closet Installation
Instructions (pgs. 16-17)

B.REMOVESHIPPINGSTRAP(p.19)
Shipping strap
Tools Needed:
Scissors Flashlight (optional
depending on installation)
C. CONNECT DRAIN HOSE (pgs. 20-21)
AND
PUSH
Tools Needed:
Pliers that open
to 19/16inches Flashlight
(optional depending
on installation)
Parts Needed:
(suppliedwith laundry center)
1_drail hose___
1 s_le-
1 yellow, single-wire wire hose clamp
hose clamp (top of (bottom of drain
drain hose) hose)

D. CONNECT INLET HOSES TO LAUNDRY CENTER (pgs. 21-22)
Tools Needed:
Pliers that open
to 19!_einches
Flashlight (optional
depending on installation)
Parts Needed:
(supplied with laundry center)
2 water inlet hoses
4 flat water inlet hose washers
E. CONNECT INLET HOSES TO WATER FAUCETS (p. 22)
Tools Needed:
Pliers that open.oR _
to 19!_einches
Parts Needed:
(supplied with laundry center)
2 water inlet hoses
(optional depending Flashlight (optional
on installation) depending on installation)
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F. SECURE CABLE BRACKET (p. 23)
Tools Needed:
Wire F2_
I I Flat-bladed or Flashlight
_ #2 Phillips-head (optional depending
Drill screwdriver on installation)
Parts Needed:
(suitable for
your installation) _
Cable bracket d|!
(supplied with
laundry center)
G. SECURE DRAIN HOSE (p. 23)
Tools Needed:
Flashlight (optional
depending on installation)
Parts Needed:
(supplied with laundry center)
Shipping strap with fastener
(pulled from back of laundry center)

H. LEVEL LAUNDRY CENTER (p. 24)
Tools Needed:
_!l_-inch el
_ open-end wrench
Flashlight (optional
depending on installation) Wood block
Parts Needed:
(supplied with laundry center)
2 front leveling legs with nuts
I. INSTALL GAS LINE (pgs. 24-26)
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Tools Needed:
8-inch
or lO-inch
pipe wrench
Pipe joint
compound
resistant to
L.P. gas
Flashlight (optional
depending on installation)
Parts Needed:
Do not use pipe
joint compound Use pipe joint compound
3/8-inch male pipe flare V2-inch to 3/8-inch
(optional depending on installation) pipe reducer
Rigid gas supply line approved for natural gas use
(NOTE: additional fittings may be required)

J. CONNECT EXHAUST (pgs. 26-31)
Tools Needed: Parts Needed:
Tin snips
Flashlight
(optional depending
on installation)
Duct tape
/Flat-bladed
screwdriver
4-inch rigid or
flexible heavy
metal vent
4-inch outlet
exhaust hood
4-inch metal elbow(s)
(optional depending
on installation)
(4) 4-inch
diameter clamps
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ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS
It is your responsibility:
•To contact a qualified electrical installer.
• To assure that the electrical installation
is adequate and in conformance with
the National Electrical Code, ANSI/
NFPA 70 - Latest Edition and all local
codes and ordinances.
Copies of the code standards listed
above may be obtained from:
National Fire Protection Association
Batterymarch Park
Quincy, Massachusetts 02269
The proper electrical connection
ensures a safe installation that
meets local code requirements.
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.
• A 120-volt, 60-Hz., AC-only, 15- or
20-ampere fused electrical supply
is required.
• A time-delay fuse or circuit breaker is
recommended. Be sure fuse or circuit
breaker matches the rating of your line.
• Use a separate circuit serving only
your laundry center.
• Do not use an extension cord.
GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS
This appliance must be grounded.
In the event of malfunction or break-
down, grounding wilt reduce the risk
of electric shock by providing a path
of least resistance for electric current.
This appliance is equipped with a cord
having an equipment-grounding con-
ductor 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
wilt not fit the outlet, have a proper
outlet installed.
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A. SELECT LOCATION FOR
YOUR LAUNDRY CENTER
Selecting the proper location
for your laundry center will improve
its performance, make installation
easier and minimize concerns like
washer walk or noise.
Check location where laundry center
wilt be installed. Proper installation is
your responsibility. Make sure you
have everything necessary for correct
installation (see pages 14-15).
This laundry center can be installed
using one of three systems:
• Laundry tub drain system (p.14)
• Standpipe drain system (p. 15)
• Floor drain system (p.15)
The laundry center must not be installed
where it can be exposed to water and/or
weather.
• Proper operation of washer cycles
requires temperatures above 32°F
(at lower temperatures, some water
may remain in washer). See page 54
for Winterizing Information.
• Proper operation of dryer cycles
requires temperatures above 45°F (at
lower temperatures, the dryer may not
shut off at the end of automatic cycles
and drying times will be extended).
• Use at least the minimum installation
spacings described on page 17. This
will ensure you have an adequate
clearance for service and proper
operation including flow of combustion
and ventilation air, and that you have
a sufficient distance from combustible
construction.
Explosion Hazard
Keep flammable materials and vapors,
such as gasoline, away from dryer.
Failure to do so can result in death,
explosion, or fire.
• Be sure your location allows for a
proper exhaust installation. A gas dryer
must be exhausted to the outdoors.
See pages 26-31 for complete exhaust
requirements.
• Check code requirements. Some
codes limit or do not permit installation
of laundry centers in garages, closets,
mobile homes, or sleeping quarters.
Contact your local building inspector.
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LAUNDRY TUB DRAIN SYSTEM
Grounded
receptacle:
Within 31/2feet
of either side of
laundry center.
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Support: Floor must
be sturdy enough to
support a total weight
of 500 pounds
(includes laundry
center and load
weight).
Level floor:
Maximum allowable
slope under entire
laundry center -
1 inch.
Hot and cold water faucets: Must provide water
pressure between 5-100 psi and be within 4 feet
of the hot and cold water fill valves attached to
the back of the laundry center.
Laundry tub drain
// l] H system: Needs a
// // H minimum 20-gallon
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Shut-off valve: least 39 inches above
No further than floor and no higher than
6 feet away from 96 inches from bottom
laundry center, of laundry center.
Rigid gas supply line:
Approved for natural
gas use.
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ALTERNATE LOCATIONS-
STANDPIPE AND FLOOR DRAIN SYSTEMS
Siphon break: Must be purchased
separately. See chart below.
Standpipe drain system: Needs a two-inch
minimum diameter standpipe with minimum
carry-away capacity of 17 gallons per minute.
Top of standpipe must be at least 39 inches
above floor and no higher than 96 inches
from bottom of laundry center.
Floor drain system: Requires a siphon
break, see chart below. A minimum carry-
away capacity of 17 gallons per minute is
required.
If you have:
Laundry tub or standpipe
taller than 96 inches
1-inch diameter standpipe
You may need to buy:
Sump pump system
(if not already available)
2-inch diameter to 1-inch diameter
standpipe adapter, Part No. 3363920
Overhead sewer Standard 20 gallon, 39-inch tall drain
tub or utility sink and sump pump
(available from local plumbing suppliers)
Floor drain Siphon break, Part No. 285320;
additional drain hose, Part No. 3357090;
and connector kit, Part No. 285442
Parts listed are available from your local Sears store or Sears Service Center.
Call 1-800-366-PART (1-800-366-7278).
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RECESSED AREA/CLOSET
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
Check governing codes and ordinances.
This laundry center may be installed in
a recessed area or closet.
The laundry center must not be installed
where it can be exposed to water and/or
weather.
• Proper operation of washer cycles
requires temperatures above 32°F
(at lower temperatures, some water
may remain in washer). See page 54
for Winterizing Information.
• Proper operation of dryer cycles
requires temperatures above 45°F (at
lower temperatures, the dryer may not
shut off at the end of automatic cycles
and drying times will be extended).
• Use at least the minimum installation
spacings described on page 17. This
will ensure you have an adequate
clearance for service and proper
operation including flow of combustion
and ventilation air, and that you have
a sufficient distance from combustible
construction.
• Be sure your location allows for a
proper exhaust installation. A gas dryer
must be exhausted to the outdoors.
See pages 26-31 for complete exhaust
requirements.
• Check code requirements. Some
codes limit or do not permit installation
of laundry centers in garages, closets,
mobile homes, or sleeping quarters.
Contact your local building inspector.
NOTE: No fuel burning appliances
may be installed in the same closet
as the laundry center.
Laundry Center Dimensions
Most installations wilt require at least
5-inch clearance behind the dryer for
the dryer vent.
Location must be large enough to fully
open dryer door.
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MINIMUM INSTALLATION SPACING
•The installation spacing (shown below)
is in inches and is the minimum allowable.
• Additional spacing should be considered
for ease of installation and servicing.
• If closet door is installed, the minimum
air openings in top and bottom are
required. Louvered doors with equivalent
air openings in top and bottom are
acceptable.
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273/,"- tI '1"
FRONTViEW
(DOORNOTSHOWN)
• Recessed area and closet installations
require a 6-inch minimum clearance
above the laundry center.
• All installations must be exhausted
outside. Use at least the minimum
dimensions indicated.
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FRONT VIEW
(DOOR WITH VENT)
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3"
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*Additionalclearancesforwall, doorandfloor moldingsmayberequired.
** Openingisminimum for closetdeer.Louvereddoorwith equivalentair openings
isacceptable.
***Additional spaceisneededwhenexternalexhaustelbow isused.Canbe0" clearance
whenhouseexhaustingislinedupdirectly with dryerexhaust.
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MOBILE HOME REQUIREMENTS
The laundry center must not be installed
where it can be exposed to water and/or
weather.
• Proper operation of washer cycles
requires temperatures above 32°F
(at lower temperatures, some water
may remain in washer). See page 54
for Winterizing Information.
• Proper operation of dryer cycles
requires temperatures above 45°F (at
lower temperatures, the dryer may not
shut off at the end of automatic cycles
and drying times will be extended).
• Use at least the minimum installation
spacings described on page 17. This
will ensure you have an adequate
clearance for service and proper
operation including flow of combustion
and ventilation air, and that you have
a sufficient distance from combustible
construction.
• Special provisions must be made
for the introduction of outside air into
the laundry center when installed in a
mobile home. The area of any opening
for the introduction of outside air (such
as a nearby window) should be at least
twice as large as the laundry center
exhaust opening.
This laundry center is suitable for mobile
home installations. The installation must
conform to the Manufactured Home
Construction and Safety Standard, Title 24
CFR, Part 3280 (formerly the Federal
Standard for Mobile Homes Construction
and Safety, Title 24, HUD Part 280).
• Laundry center exhaust vent must
not be connected with screws or other
devices which extend into the interior
of the vent.
• A gas laundry center must be exhausted
outdoors. The exhaust vent must be
securely fastened to a noncombustible
portion of the mobile home structure
and must not terminate beneath the
mobile home.
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Outside
wall
/Enclosure
For mobile home use, gas laundry centers
must be securely fastened to the floor.
Order Mobile Home Installation Kit
346764 from your Sears store or Sears
Service Center. Kit includes the neces-
sary fastening hardware and detailed
installation instructions. Exhaust system
hardware is also available through your
Sears store or Sears Service Center.
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B. REMOVE SHIPPING STRAP
Removing the shipping strap is
necessary for smooth operation.
If the shipping strap is not removed,
the laundry center will make
excessive noise.
To prevent floor damage, set laundry
center onto cardboard before moving
across floor.
Move laundry center close to its final
location.
STEP 1. Read, then remove the label
over the shipping strap.
STEP 2. Pull the yellow shipping strap
completely out of the laundry center.
There should be three cotter pins on
the end of the shipping strap that comes
out of the laundry center.
STEP 3. Cut the shipping strap about
16 inches from plug end. Look for the
words "CUT HERE." Discard end with
three cotter pins. You wilt use the
remaining piece of shipping strap to
secure the drain hose.
Shippingstrap
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C. CONNECT DRAIN HOSE
Proper connection of the drain hose
will protect your floors from damage
due to water leakage.
STEP 1. To prevent the drain hose from
coming off or leaking, it must be installed
per the following instructions:
IMPORTANT: To ensure proper installa-
tion, this procedure must be followed
exactly.
a. Wet the inside of the straight end of
the drain hose with tap water. DO
NOT USE ANY OTHER LUBRICANT.
b. Squeeze ears of silver, double-wire
clamp with pliers to open. Place clamp
over the straight end of the drain hose
1/4-inch from the end.
c. Open clamp. Twist hose back and forth
while pushing onto drain connector on
the side of the laundry center. Continue
until hose contacts the ribbed stops on
the cabinet.
TWIST
AND
PUSH
d. Place clamp over area marked
"CLAMP." Release clamp.
Soft
¢0upler __
If you have: You will need to buy:
Drain hose that is too short Drain hose, Part No. 388423 and
hose kit, Part No. 285442
Drain hose that is too long Hose kit, Part No. 285442
A problem with lint clogging your drain Drain protector, Part No. 367031
Parts listed are available from your local Sears store or Sears Service Center.
Call 1-800-366-PART (1-800-366-7278).
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