Kenmore Automatic Washers Operating instructions

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 //
ng
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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