Kenmore Galaxy One-speed automatic washer Operating instructions

Owner's Manual and
Installation Instructions
Galaxy TM
One-Speed
AUTOMATIC WASHER
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 M5B 2B8
www.sears,com
3953624 PRINTED iN U.S.A 3/99

BEFORE USING YOUR NEW WASHER __ _ 2
GALAXY TM AUTOMATIC WASHER WARRANTY 3
WASHER SAFETY ............ 4
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 6
OPERATING YOUR WASHER 21
CARING FOR YOUR WASHER 24
TROUBLESHOOTING ....... 25
SEARS MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT 29
Please read this manual. Itwill help
you install and operate your new
automatic washer in the safest and
most economical way,
For more information about the care and
operation of Galaxy TM 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.
Use the space below to record the
model number and serial number of
your new washer.
Model No.
Serial No.
Date of Purchase
ModelandSerial
NumberPlate
Keep this book and your Sears
Salescheck (receipt) in asafe place
for future reference,

90-DAYWARRANTY LIMITED5-YEARWARRANTY
ONMECHANICALAND ONPLASTICTUB*
ELECTRICALPARTS After ninety days and until five years
For ninety days from the date of from date of purchase, Sears will furnish
purchase, when the washer is installed a replacement plastic tub for eny p]estic
and operated in accordance with the tub which is defective in materiel or work-
instructions in the Owner's Manual, Sears manship. You will be charged for labor.
will repair or replace any mechanical or
electrical parts in this washer, if defective
in material or workmanship.
LIMITED 2-YEAR WARRANTY
ON GEARCASE PARTS*
After ninety days and until two years from
the date of purchase, Sears will furnish
replacement parts for any defective
gearcase parts. You will be charged for
labor.
If the washer is subjected to other than private family use, the above warranty
coverage is effective for only 90 days.
WARRANTY SERVICE IS AVAILABLE BY CONTACTING THE NEAREST
SEARS SERVICE CENTER IN THE UNITED STATES OR CANADA.
This warranty applies only while this product is in use in the United States or
Canada. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may have other rights
which vary from state to state or province to province.
Sears Roebuck and Co., Dept. 817WA, Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U,S.A.
Sears Canada Inc,, Toronto, Ontario M5B 2B8
*In Canada, a different warranty may appty. For warranty information, contact Sears Canada
Inc., at 1-800-469-4663.

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.

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
• Do not allow children to play on or in the
washer. Close supervision of children 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.
explosive substances to the wash water. • Do not tamper with controls.
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. Ifthe hat water system
has not been used far such a period,
before using a washing machine, turn
on alI 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 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 installation instructions for grounding
requirements.
SAVE THESEINSTRUCTIONS
IIMPORTANT: Observe all governing codes and ordinances. I

INSTALLATION OVERVIEW
For acomplete fist of too/s 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)
3951
(99m)
Laundry Tub Drain System (p, 12)
39 in
(99 cm)
Floor Drain System (p, 13)

B.REMOVESHIPPINGSTRAP (p. 14)
Tools Needed:
Scissors Flashlight (optional
depending on installation)
C. CONNECT DRAIN HOSE (pgs. 15-16)
_WlST
Tools Needed: Parts Needed:
Pliers that open
to 1_'6in (3.95 cm)
Flashlight (optional
depending on installation)
1 yellow, single-wire
hose clamp (top of
drain hose)
l_ble-
wire hose clamp
(bottom of drain
hose)

D. CONNECT INLET HOSES TO WASHER (pgs. 16-17)
Tools Needed: Parts Needed:
Pliers that open
to 1_6in (3.95 cm,_
Flashlight (optional
depending on installation)
2 water inlet hoses
4 Nat water inlet hose washers
E. CONNECT INLET HOSES TO WATER FAUCETS (p. 17)
Tools Needed: Parts Needed:
Pliers that open to
1_6in (3.95 cm)
Bucket
(optional Flashlight (optionaI
depending on depending on installation)
installation)
2 water inlet hoses

F. SECURE DRAIN HOSE (p, 18)
Tools Needed: Pads Needed:
Flashlight (optional
depending on installation) Shipping strap with fastener
G, LEVEL WASHER (p. 19)
Tools Needed: Pa_sNeeded:
_6in (1.45 cm)
open-end wrench
Flashlight (optional
depending on installation) Wood block
2 front leveling legs with nuts

Selecting the proper location for your
washer will improve its performance
and minimize concerns like washer
walk or noise.
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
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.
GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS
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 appli-
ance - if it will not fit the outlet, have
aproper outlet installed by a qualified
electrician.
For your personal safety, this washer
must be grounded. In the event of
malfunction or breakdown, grounding
will reduce the risk of electric shock
by providing a path of least resistance
for electric current.
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
amating 3 prong grounding-type 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 receptacle
3 prong
grounding plug
Grounding
prong
Power supply
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