Kenmore Kenmore One-Speed Automatic Washers Original instructions

Owner's Manual and
Installation Instructions
One-Speed
AUTOMATIC WASHERS
with Water Temperature Control
IMPORTANT:
Read and follow all safety
and operating instructions
before first use of this product.
Your washer may look different
from the washer shown.
Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A. www.sears.com
Sears Canada Inc., Toronto, Ontaio, Canada MSB 2B8 www.sears.ca
3953626 PRINTED IN U.S.A. 5/99

BEFORE USING YOUR NEW WASHER __ _ 2
KENMORE AUTOMATIC WASHER WARRANTY 3
WASHER SAFETY ............ 4
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 6
OPERATING YOUR WASHER 21
LAUNDRY TIPS .......... 29
CARING FOR YOUR WASHER 31
TROUBLESHOOTING ....... 32
SEARS MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT 36
Please read this manual. Itwill help
you install and operate your new
Kenmore washer in the safest and
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 asafe place for
future reference,

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 labon
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 labon
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
If this 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
1-800-4-MY-HOME sM(1-800-469-4663).
In Canada, call 1-877-533-6937.

Your safety and the safety of others is very important.
We have providedmany importantsafety messages in this manualand on
your appliance.Always readand 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 mes-
sages 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 fol-
lowed.

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. Ifthe 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 min-
utes. This will retease any accumulat-
ed hydrogen gas. As the gas is flam-
mable, 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 wilI 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 Installation Instructions for
grounding requirements.
SAVE THESEINSTRUCTIONS
IIMPORTANT: Observe all governing codes and ordinances. I

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)
Standpipe Drain System (p. 13)
39in
(99=.)
Laundry Tub Drain System (p. 12)
(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)
uNs_IST
Tools Needed: Parts Needed:
Pliers that open
to 1 9/16in (3.95 cm)
Flashlight (optional
depending on installation)
1 yellow, single-wire
hose clamp (top of
drain hose)
1 silver, double-
wire hose clamp
(bottom of drain
hose)

D, CONNECT INLET HOSES TO WASHER (pgs, 16-17)
Tools Needed: PaNs Needed:
Pliers that open
to 19/16in (3.95_
Flashlight (optional
depending on installation)
2 water inlet hoses
4 fiat water inlet hose washers
E. CONNECT INLET HOSES TO WATER FAUCETS (p, 17)
Tools Needed: PaNs Needed:
SJ
Pliers that open to 19h6inches (3.95 cm)
Bucket
(optional Flashlight (optional
depending on depending on installation)
installation)
2 water inlet hoses

F, SECURE DRAIN HOSE (p. 18)
Tools Needed: Parts Needed:
Flashlight (optionaI
depending on installation) Shipping strap with fastener
G. LEVEL WASHER (p, 19)
Tools Needed: Parts Needed:
9/16in (1.43 cm)
open-end wrench
Flashlight (optional
depending on installation) Wood block
2 front leveling iegs with nuts
(supplied with washer)

Selecting the proper location for your
washer will improve its performance
and minimize concerns like washer
walk or noise.
ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS
120-Voif, 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 agrounded 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 grounding-type
wall receptacle, grounded in accordance
with National Electrical Code,
ANSI/NFPA 70qatest edition and all local
codes and ordinances.
3 prong
grounding-type
wall receptacle
3 prong
grounding plug
Grounding \ _.= _/
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
electrical 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
a qualified 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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A. SELECT LOCATION
FOR YOUR WASHER -
RECESSED AREA/
CLOSET INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
This washer may be installed in a recessedarea or closet.
19 in
(48.3 _m',
oo
*0in ___ 27in __ *0in __ . _l_.t_ -_ " _l_-
lm 25_En 4In
(O cm) (68.6 cm) (O cm) 4 8 c
(2.5 crn) "" (10.2 cm)
FrontView SideView
(DoorNotShown) (DoorShown)
48 in2
(310 cm 2)
minimum
ventilation
area
24 in2
(t 55 cm 2) ,
minimum
ventilation
area
(7.6 cm)
_3_i n
(7J6 cm)
FrontView
(DoorWithVent)
*Additional clearance for wall, door and floor moldings may be required.
To reduce the lransfer of washe_ sounds, aclearance of I in (2.5 cm) on lhe sides ol the washer is suqgested.
• The installation spacing is in inches
(centimeters) and is the minimum
allowable.
• Allow additional space if other
appliances are to be installed in
the area.
• 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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LAUNDRY TUB DRAIN SYSTEM
Check location where washer will be
installed. This washer can be installed
using one of three systems:
• Laundry tub drain system (below)
• Standpipe drain system (p. 13)
• Floor drain system (p. 13)
Do not store or operate washer at or
below 32°F (0°C) (some water may
remain in washer), See page 31 for
winterizing information.
Proper installation is your responsibility,
Make sure you have everything neces-
sary for correct installation including the
following points:
Grounded receptacle: Must
be within 4 ft (1.2 m) of where
the power cord is attached to
the back of the washer'.
Hot and cold water faucets:
Must provide water pressure
between 5-100 psi and be
within 4 ft (1.2 m) of the hot
and cold water fill valves
attached to the back of the
washer. Laundry tub drain system:
Needs a minimum 20 gal
(76 L) laundry tub.
39 in
(99 cm)
Support: Floor must be sturdy
enough to support a total weight
of 315 Ibs (143 kg) (includes
washer, water, and load weight).
Level floor: Maximum
allowable slope under entire
washer - 1 in (2.5 cm).
Top of tub must be at
least 39 in (99 cm)
above floor and no
higher than 96 in
(2.4 m) from bottom
of washer.
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ALTERNATE LOCATIONS -
STANDPIPE AND FLOOR DRAIN SYSTEMS
(991_cm)i_
/
Standpipe drain system: Needs a 2-in
(5 cm) minimum diameter standpipe with
minimum carry_away capacity of 17 gal (64 L)
per minute. Top of standpipe must be at least
39 in (99 cm) above floor and no higher than
96 in (2.4 m) from bottom of washer.
Siphon break: Must be purchased
separately. See chart below.
Floor drain system: Requires a siphon
break, see chart below. A minimum
carry-away capacity of 17 gal (64 L) per
minute is required.
If you have: You will need to buy:
Laundry tub or standpipe
taller than 96 in (2.4 m)
1 in (2.5 cm) diameter
standpipe
Overhead sewer
Sump pump system
(if not already available)
2 in (5 cm) diameter to 1 in (2.5 cm) diameter
standpipe adapter, Part No. 3363920
Standard 20 gal (76 L), 39 in (99 cm) 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
Partslisted are availablefrom your local Sears store or Sears ServiceCenter. Inthe United
States, calI 1-800-366-PART(I-800-366-7278). in Canada, call 1-877-533-6937.
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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 washer will make excessive noise.
STEP 2. Pull firmly to remove the end
of the shipping strap that remains
pinned to the back of the washer. This
will release the rear self4eveling legs.
Pin
To prevent floor damage, set washer
onto cardboard before moving across
floor. Move washer close to its final
location.
STEP 1. Do not cut yellow strap. Pull
yellow strap firmly, until completely
removed from washer. Depending on
your model, there should be either two
or three cotter pins on the end of the
shipping strap when it is pulled out of
the washer. The electrical plug is
attached to this shipping strap.
Electricalplug
Shippingstrap
STEP 3. Cut the shipping strap about
16 in (40 cm) from plug end. Look for
the words "CUT HERE." Discard end
with the cotter pins. Slide remainder
of shipping strap from the electrical
plug. You will use this to secure the
drain hose.
© O
PULL
Pin
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C. CONNECT DRAIN HOSE
_i'i,J_,m_i ;[q iTq i[4
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
_/4in (6 mm) from the end. d. Place clamp over area marked
"CLAMR" Release clamp.
in
(6 ram)
c. Open clamp, Twist hose back and forth
while pushing down onto drain
connector at the bottom of the washer.
Continue until hose contacts the ribbed
stop on the cabinet,
(6¼mnm)_Drain X°se _. _
¼ in
(6 ram)
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. In the United
States, calI 1-800-366-PART (I-800-366-7278). In Canada, call 1-877-533-6937.
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For standpipe or laundry tub drain
systems:
STEP 2. Open yellow, single-wire clamp
with pliers and slide over hooked end
of drain hose to secure the rubber and
corrugated sections together.
HookedEnd
DrainHose
STEP 3. Put hooked end of drain hose
into laundry tub or standpipe, Check
for proper length of drain hose. Rotate
hook to eliminate kinks.
To prevent drain water from going back
into the washer:
• Do not straighten hooked end of drain
hose and force excess drain hose into
standpipe.
• Do not lay excess drain hose in bottom
of laundry tub.
D. CONNECT INLET HOSES
TO WASHER
Proper connection of your inlet hoses
will allow hot and cold water to enter
your washer properly. It also helps
prevent water damage due to leaks.
NOTE: Replace inlet hoses after five
years of use to reduce the risk of hose
failure. Periodically inspect and replace
inlet hoses if bulges, kinks, cuts, wear,
or leaks are found. When replacing
your inlet hoses, mark the date of
replacement on the label with a
permanent marker.
STEP 1. Insert one new, flat washer
(from the parts bag) into each end of
the inlet hoses. Check that washers
are firmly seated in couplings.
0
COUPLING WASHER
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pliers. Screw on coupling by hand. Make
an additional two-thirds turn with pliers to
tighten coupling. DO NOT OVER-
TIGHTEN; this could damage the valves.
STEP 2, Attach the hose with the red E. CONNECT INLET HOSES
coupling to the hot water (bottom) inlet TO WATER FAUCETS
valve. Attaching the red coupling first
makes it easier to tighten connection with STEP 1. Make sure washer basket is
empty. Run water through both faucets
into a bucket or laundry tub to get rid of
particles in the water lines that might
clog hoses. Determine which faucet is
hot and which is cold. Mark the hot
water faucet.ColdWater
Inlet Valve
Water
Inlet
Valve
STEP 3. Attach the hose with the blue
coupling to the cold water (top) inlet
valve. Screw on coupling by hand. Make
an additional two-thirds turn with pliers to
tighten coupling. DO NOT OVER-
TIGHTEN; this could damage valves.
STEP 2. Attach the hose with the red
coupling to the hot water faucet. Screw
on coupling by hand. Make an additional
two-thirds turn with pliers to tighten
coupling. DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN;
this could damage the coupling.
STEP 3. Attach the hose with the blue
coupling to the cold water faucet.
Screw on coupling by hand. Make an
additional two-thirds turn with pliers to
tighten coupling. DO NOT OVER-
TIGHTEN; this could damage the
coupling.
STEP 4. Turn on water faucets and
check for leaks. A small amount of water
may enter the washer. You will drain this
later.
Jlf you have: You will need to buy:
Water faucets beyond the 2 longer water fill hoses:
reach of water fill hoses 6 ft (1.8 m), Part No. 76314
10 ft (3.0 m), Part No. 350008
Parts listed are availablefrom your localSears store or Sears Service Cente_In the United
States, calI 1-800-366-PART(1-800-366-7278). In Canada, call 1-877-533-6937.
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F. SECURE DRAIN HOSE
Securing the drain hose properly will
protect your floors from damage due
to water leakage.
STEP 1. Move washer to its final
location.
If the water faucets and drain standpipe
are recessed, put hooked end of drain
hose in standpipe. Tightly wrap the
shipping strap around the drain hose
and water inlet hoses (not the handles
or stems). Push fastener into the
nearest hole in the shipping strap.
STEP 2. Locate the remaining piece
of shipping strap (not the end with
the cotter pins) from STEP 3 of
"REMOVE SHIPPING STRAR" Use
it to wrap the drain hose together with
the laundry tub or standpipe. Push
fastener into the nearest hole in the
shipping strap.
Fastener
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G. LEVEL WASHER
Wre_.m_tem=':I:-] i[_ [["
Leveling your washer properly pre-
vents excessive noise and vibration.
To install front legs:
STEP 1. Prop front of washer up about
4 in (10.2 cm). Use a wood block or
another object that will support the
weight of the washer, if washer was
placed against a wall, move the washer
out slightly before tipping it up.
STEP 2. With one of the legs in hand,
screw lock nut onto leg 3/8in (9,5 mm)
from top of leg base. This is the
recommended initial setting.
STEP 3. Screw leg into washer base by
hand until nut reaches washer base.
Repeat for other leg.
STEP 5. Move washer to its final
location.
STEP 6. Tilt washer forward until rear
of washer is at least 3 in (7.6 cm) off
floor, You may hear the self-adjusting
rear legs click into place. Lower washer
to floor, Check levelness of the washer
by placing a level on top of the washer,
first side-to-side; then front4o-back.
STEP 7. if washer is not level, prop
up the front of the washer and adjust
the legs up or down as necessary,
Lower washer and reset self-adjusting
rear legs (as in Step 6). Repeat Step 7
until the washer is level.
STEP 8. When washer is in its final
location and level, use a 9/_6_in
(1.43 mm) open-end wrench to turn
nuts on front legs tightly against washer
cabinet, If nuts are not tight against
washer cabinet, the washer may vibrate.
STEP 4, Tilt washer backward until
front of washer is off the wood block.
Remove wood block. Gently lower
washer to floor.
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REVIEW INSTALLATION
Take a few minutes to complete
this checklist. It will help assure you
that you have a proper installation
and increase your satisfaction with
your Kenmore washer,
[ Check electrical requirements,
Be sure you have correct electrical
supply and recommended grounding
method.
[ Check that you have:
•All the tools you started with.
• Removed all packaging materials.
• Removed shipping strap with cotter
pins.
• Installed all parts listed on pages
7-9.
[ Check that:
• The washer is level.
• The nuts on the front legs are tight.
[ Check that the water faucets are
turned on.
FINAL STEPS
I Plug power supply cord into
grounded outlet.
I Remove the blue protective film on the
console and any tape remaining on
washen
[ Take a few minutes and read the
Operating Instructions (pages 21-28)
to fully understand your new washer.
Then, start the washer and allow it to
complete the HEAVY DUTY Cycle.
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