Kenmore 41724182300 User manual

Installation
Instructions
Full Size Tumble Action Washers
Before beginning installation, carefully read these instructions. This will simplify the
installation and ensure the washer is installed correctly and safely. Leave these instructions
near the washer after installation for future reference.
NOTE."The electrical service to the washer must conform with local codes and ordinances
and the latest edition of the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70.
For your safetythe information
in this manual must be followed to minimize
the risk of
fire or explosion or to prevent property
damage, personal injury or loss of life.
Do not store or use gasoline or other
flammable vapors and liquid in the vicinity
of this or any other appliance.
WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS
•Do not try to light any 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
suppliers instructions.
•If you cannot reach your gas supplier,
call the fire department.
nstallation and service must be performed
by a qualified installer, service agency or the
gas supplier.
Contents
SUBJECT PAGE
Product Registration 2
Important Safety Instructions 2-3
Pre-lnstallation Requirements 4
Electrical Requirements 4
Grounding Requirements 4
Water Supply Requirements 4
Drain Requirements 4
Rough-In Dimensions 5
Location Of Your Washer 6
Unpacking 6
Installation 7-8
Replacement Parts 8
Sears, Roebuck and Co.,
Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A.
Printed in U.S.A. P/N 134309800 (0309)

Important Safety Instructions
Reacl all instructions before using this washer.
Your washer is equipped with a door safety interlock. Verify proper operation of interlock system daily,
using the following procedure:
1.With the washer door open, insert the required number of coins (or the appropriate card, on machines
equipped
with acard-start system) and press the START button. THE WASHER MUST NOT START!
2. Close the washer door. Pressthe START button again to start the machine. Attempt to open the door,
without exerting excessive force. THE DOOR MUST NOT OPENI
IF THE WASHER STARTS WITH THE DOOR OPEN, OR THE DOOR CAN BE OPENED WHILE THE WASHER IS
OPERATING, THE MACHINE MUST IMMEDIATELY BETAKEN OUT OFSERVICE.DISCONNECTTHEPOWER CORD,
AND MARK THE MACHINE "OUT OFORDER", UNTILTHE INTERLOCKSYSTEM ISREPAIRED,AND OPERATESAS
Record Your Model and
Serial Numbers
Record below the model and
serial numbers found on the
washer serial plate located
on the underside of the
washer lid. Keep these
numbers for future reference.
DESCRIBEDABOVE.
To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, or injury to persons
Product Registration when using this washer, comply with the basic warnings listed below.
Thank you for choosing this _Failure to comply with these warnings could result in serious
washer, personal injuries.
Prevent Fire
Do not wash items that have been previously cleaned in,
soaked in, or spotted with gasoline, cleaning solvents, kerosene, cooking
oils, waxes, etc. Do not store these items on or near the washer. These
substances give off vapors or chemical reactions that could ignite or
explode.
Model Number
Serial Number
Date of Purchase
Register Your Product
The self-addressed PRODUCT
Do not put oily or greasy rags or clothing on top of the washer.
These substances give off vapors that could ignite the materials.
Do not add gasoline, cleaning solvents, or other flammable or
explosive substances to the wash water. These substances give offvapors
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 the washer, turn on all hot water faucets and let the
water flow from each for several minutes. Thiswill release any accumulated
hydrogen gas. Hydrogen gas is flammable; do not smoke or use an open
flame during this time.
Failure to comply with these warnings could result in fire,
explosion, serious bodily injury and/or damage to the rubber or plastic parts
of the washer.
FOR YOUR SAFETY
Do not store or use gasoline
or other flammable vapors or
liquids in the vicinity of this
or any other appliance.
Protect Children
Do not allow children to play on or in the washer, Close
supervision of children is necessary when the washer isused near children,
As children grow, teach them the proper, safe use of all appliances,
Destroy the carton, plastic bag and other packing materials
after the washer is unpacked. Children might use them for play, Cartons
covered with rugs, bedspreads or plastic sheets can become airtight
chambers.
Keep laundry products out of children's reach. To prevent
personal injury, observe all warnings on product labels.
Before the washer is removed from service or discarded,
remove the washer lid to prevent accidental entrapment.
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Important Safety Instructions (conUnued)
Avoid fire hazard or
electrical shock. Do not use an
adaptor plug or extension cord or
remove grounding prong from
electrical power cord. Failure to
follow this warning can cause
serious injury, fire or death.
Grounding type
we(( receptacle
Power supply
cord with 3*prong
grounding plug
CORRECT
Use this way ONLY
Do not use or mix
liquid chlorine bleach with other
household chemicals such as toilet
cleaners, rust removers, acid or
products containing ammonia.
These mixtures can produce
dangerous fumes which can cause
serious injury or death.
Note: The instructions appearing in
this INSTALLATION AND SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONSmanual arenotmeant
to cover every possiblecondition and
situation that may occur. Common
sense and caution must be practiced
when installing, operating and
maintaining any appliance.
I r vemlnjury
_Testdoorintedocksystem daily.Foflowinstructionsonprevious
page.
_To preventshock hazard and assurestability during operation,
the washer mustbe installed and eloctricallygrounded bya qualified service
person in accordancewith localcodes. Refer to INSTALLATIONAN DSAFETY
INSTRUCTIONSfor detailed grounding procedures.Ifthe washer ismoved to a
new location, have it checked and reinstalled byaqualified service person.
To prevent personal injury or damage to the washer, the
electricalpower cordofthewasher mustbeplugged intoaproperly grounded
and polarized 3-prong outlet. The third grounding prong must never be
removed. Never ground the washer to a gaspipe. Do not usean extension
cord or an adaptor plug.
_Follow packagedirectionswhenusinglaundrypreducts.Incorrect
usagecanproducepoisenousgas--resultinginseriousinjury ordeath.
•Donor combinelaundryproducts for usein 1load unlessspecifiedon the
label.
•Donotmixchlorinebleachwithammoniaoracidssuchasvinegar.
_T oprevent serious personal injury and damage tothe washer:
•All repairsand servicing must be performed byan authorized servicer
unlessspecifically recommended in this INSTALLATION AND SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONSmanual. Useonlyauthorized factory parts.
•Dora3ttamper with controls.
•Donotinstallorstorethewasherwhereitwillbeexposedtotheweather.
To reduce the risk of electricshock,disconnect this appliance
from the power supply before attempting anyusermaintenance. Tuming the
controlsto the OFFpositiondoesnot disconnectthisappliance from the power
supl .
_T oprevent injury, do notre achinto the washer while partsare
moving. Beforeloading, unloading oradding items, pushin the cycleselector
knob and allow the tub to coastto a complete stop before reaching inside.
Failure to comply with these warnings could result in serious
personalinjuries.
_is washer isequipped with anelectrical overload protector.
The motor will stop if it becomesoverheated. Thewasher will automatically
restart after acooldown period ofupto 30 minutes,ifthe washer hasnot been
manuallyturned offduring thistime.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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PRE-INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS
Tools Required for Installation:
1, 1/4 in. nut driver
2. 3/8 in. socket with ratchet.
3. 3/8 in. open end wrench.
4. 7/16 in. socketwith ratchet,
5. 9/16 in. open end wrench.
6. Channel-lockadiustablepliers.
7. Carpenter's level.
ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS
CIRCUIT - Individual, properly polarized and
grounded 15 amp. branch circuit fused with 15 amp.
time delay fuse or circuit breaker.
POWER SUPPLY - 2 wire, with ground, 120 volt,
single phase, 60 Hz, Alternating Current. NOTE: The
use of this washer with power created by gas
powered generators, solar powered generators,
wind powered generators or and other generator
other than the local utility company is not
recommended.
OUTLET RECEPTACLE- Properly grounded 3-prong
receptacle to be located so the power supply cord
is accessible when the washer is in an installed
position. NOTE: GFI (Ground Fault Interrupter)
or in the absence of local codes, with the
National Electrical Codes, ANSI/NFPA 70 (latest
edition). If in doubt, call a licensed electrician.
DO NOT cut off or alter the grounding prong on
the power supply cord. In situations where a
two-slot receptacle is present, it is the owner's
responsibility to have a licensed electrician
replace it with a properly grounded three prong
grounding type receptacle.
WATER SUPPLY REQUIREMENTS
Hot and cold water faucets MUST be installed within
42 inches (107 cm) of your washer's water inlet. The
faucets MUST be 3/4 inch (1.9 cm) garden hose type
so inlet hoses can be connected. Water pressure
MUST be between 10 and 120 pounds per square
inch (maximum unbalance pressure, hot vs. cold,
10 psi.) Your water department can advise you of
your water pressure. The hot water temperature
should be about 140 degrees F (60 degrees C).
DRAIN REQUIREMENTS
Models equipped with drain pump:
1. Drain MUST be capable of eliminating 17 gals
(64.3 L) per minute.
2. A standpipe diameter of 1-1/4 in. (3.18 cm)
minimum.
3. The standpipe height above tt_ floor should be:
grounded.
1. The washer MUST be grounded. In the event of Drain hose attached to the washer can reach a
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malfunction or breakdown, grounding will reduce
the risk of electrical shock by a path of least
resistance for electrical current.
Since your washer is equipped with a power
supply cord having an equipment-grounding
conductor and a grounding plug, the plug MUST
be plugged into an appropriate, copper wired
receptacle that isproperly installed and grounded
in accordance with all local codes and ordinances
58 in. (147 cm) high standpipe. For higher
standpipe use hose P/N 134049201, available
from an authorized parts distributor. If drain
islessthan 24 in. (61 cm), install a siphon break
kit, available at your local hardware store.
Models equipped with gravity drain:
1. Floor drain MUST be capable of eliminating 17
gals (64.3 L) per minute.
2. Floor drain diameter must be at least 1/2 inch
larger than drain hose.

ROUGH-IN DIMENSIONS
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LOCATION OF YOUR WASHER
DO NOT INSTALLYOUR WASHER:
1, In an area exposed to dripping water or outside
weather conditions, The ambient temperature
should never be below 60 degrees F (15,6
degrees C) for proper washer operation,
2, In an area where it will come in contact with
curtains or drapes,
3, In an area (garage or garage-type building)
where gasoline of other flammables are kept
or stored (including automobiles),
4, On carpet, Floor MUST be solid with a
maximum slope of 1/2 in. per foot (1,27 cm
per 30.5 cm), Toensure vibration or movement
does not occur, reinforcement of the floor may
be necessary.
IMPORTANT
MINIMUM INSTALLATIONCLEARANCES
When installed in alcove: Sides, Rear, Top = 0 in
(0 cm).
When installed in closet: Sides, Rear, Top = 0 in
(0 cm), Front = 1 in (2.54 cm),
Closet door ventilation openings required: 2 louvers
each 60 in2(387 cmz) -3 in (7.6 cm) from top and
bottom of door, UNPACKING
1, Cut the shipping carton along the dotted line
along the base of the unit.
2, While in the carton carefully lay the washer
on its back side,
3, Remove the styrofoam base.
4, Carefully return the washer to an upright
position and remove the carton.
5, Carefully move the washer to within 4 feet
(122cm) of the final location.
6, Remove the following from the back side of
the washer: 3 bolts,
3 yellow plastic spacers,
7, Remove the service panel from the front of the
washer.
8, Remove the 4 nuts and 6 large washers that
attach the 2 yellow shipping braces to the drum
and the base, Lift up on the drum and remove
the braces (a yellow ribbon surrounds the items
to be removed). These braces must be removed
to allow the power supply cord to be released
from the shipping ring,
9, Remove the large styrofoam block located under
the drum. Lift up on the drum, tilt the base of
the foam block inwards toward the rear of the
washer until free, then pull it out.
10. Remove and discard the yellow ribbon and label
from the front of the washer.
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11. From the rear of the washer, carefully pull out
the power supply cord through the hole in the
backsheet.
12. Replace the service panel and screws.
NOTE: If the washer is to be transported at a
later date, the shipping support
hardware must be reinstalled to prevent
shipping damage.
BOLT
SPACER
(_) 'P!' CLAMP
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2,
3,
4.
6,
INSTALLATION
Run some water from the
hot and cold faucets to flush
the water lines and remove
particles that might clog up
the water valve screens.
Remove the inlet hoses and
rubber washers from the
plastic bag and install the
rubber washers in each end
of the inlet hoses.
Carefull connect the inlet
hose (90°elbow end) marked
"HOT" to the outside "H"
oulet of the water valve.
Tighten by hand, then
tighten another
2/3 turn with pliers.
Carefully connect the other inlet hose to the
inside "C" outlet of the water valve. Tighten by
hand, then tighten another 2/3 turn with pliers.
Do not cro_thread or over-tighten th_
connections.
Connect the inlet hose ends _
to the HOT and COLD water _
faucets tightIy by hand, then
tighten another 2/3 turn
with pliers. Turn the water _
on and check for leaks. L_
on machines equipped with
drain pump, form a U shape
on the end of the drain hose,
with the hose pointed "_
toward the drain.
NOTE: If the drain hose is placed in a standpipe
without forming a U shape, a siphoning action could
occur. There must be an air gap around the drain
hose. A snug hose fit can also cause a siphoning
action.
On machines equipped with
gravity drain, connect one end
of the drain hose to the drain
outlet of the machine, using
the provided clamp.
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8.
9,
Carefully move the washer to its final location.
NOTE: Do not use the dispenser drawer or door
to lift washer.
With the washer in its final position, place a
level on top of the washer. Adjust the front
leveling legs up or down to ensure the washer is
resting solid. Turn the lock nuts on each leg up
towards the base of the washer and snug with a
wrench.
NOTE: Keep the leg extension at a minimum to
prevent excessive vibration. The farther out
the legs are extended the more the washer
will vibrate.
Rear leg adjustments are also accessible through the
front service panel.
Models equipped with drain pump: Place the formed
end of the drain hose in a laundry tub or a standpipe
and secure with the cable tie provided in the enclosure
package.
Cable
Tie
__ Cable
Tie
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Modelsequippedwith gravitydrain:Run
themachine'sdrainhoseintoan oversized
floor drain or drain trough, The entire
length of the drain hose must be below
the drain outlet on the machine.
11. Run the washer through acomplete cycle. Check
for water leaks and proper operation.
12. Keep these instructions for future reference.
NOTE: A wiring diagram is located inside the
washer on the service panel.
REPLACEMENT PARTS
If replacements parts are needed for your washer, call
Sears Parts and Service Toll Free Number 1-800-4-MY-
HOME (1-800-469-4663)
Destroy the carton and plastic bags
after the washer isunpacked. Children might usethem
for play. Cartons covered with rugs, bedspreads, or
plastic sheets canbecome airtight chambers causing
suffocation. Place all materials in a garbage container
or make materials inaccessible to children.
NOTE: The drain pipe or floor drain, into
which the drain hose is placed,
MUST be at least 1/2 inch larger in
diameter than the drain hose. This
will insure that the sewer line
cannot back up into the washing
machine.
8. Plugthe power cord into a grounded outlet.
NOTE: Check to ensure the power isoff at
the circuit breaker/fuse box before
plugging the power cord into an
outlet.
9. Turn on the power at the circuit breaker/
fuse box.
10. Be sure you have read the "Important
Safety Instructions" on pages 2-3 before
operating this washer.
_The instructions in this manual and
all other literature included with this washer are not
meant to cover every possible condition and situation
that may occur. Good safe practice and caution MUST
be applied when installing,operating and
maintaining any appliance.
Maximum benefits and enjoyment are achieved when
all the Safety and Operating instructions are
understood and practiced as a routine with
your aunder ng tasks.
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