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Owner's Manual and

Installation Instructions

Two-Speed

AUTOMATIC WASHERS

IMPOR'FANT:

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.

PART NO. 3950146 Rev. B PRINTED IN U.S.A.

BEFORE USING YOUR NEW WASHER

SEARS AUTOMATIC WASHER WARRANTY

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

OPERATING YOUR WASHER 20

LAUNDRY TIPS 28

CARING FOR YOUR WASHER 3O

TROUBLESHOOTING 31

SEARS MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT 35

Please read this manual. It will 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.

Use the space below to record the model

number and serial number of your new

Kenmore Washer.

Model No.

Serial No.

Date of Purchase

ModelandSerial

NumberPlate .

Keep this book and your Sears

Salescheck (receipt) in a safe

place for future reference.

FULl. 1-YEAR WARRANTY

ON MECHANICAL AND

ELECTRICAL PARTS

For one year from the date of purchase,

when the washer is installed and operated

in accordance with the instructions in

the Owner's Manual, Sears will repair or

replace any mechanical or electrical parts

in this washer, if .defective in material or

workmanship.

LIMITED 5-YEAR WARRANTY

ON GEARCASE PARTS

After one year and until five years from

the date of purchase, Sears will furnish

replacement part,_ for any defective gear-

case parts. You will be charged for labor.

LIMITED 10-YEAR WARRANTY

ON PLASTIC TUB

After one year and until ten years from

date of purchase, Sears will furnish a

replacement plastic tub for any plastic

tub which is defective in material or work-

manship. 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.

This warranty applies only while this

product 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.

_bur 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

clhance of injury, and tell you what can happen if the instructions are

not followed.

YOURSAFETYISIMPORTANTTOUS

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 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.

• 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.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

IMPORTANT: Observe all governing codes and ordinances.

INSTALLATION OVERVIEW

For acomplete list of tools and parts

needed, see pages 6-8.

A. SELECT LOCATION

FOR YOUR WASHER (pgs. 10-12)

Recessed Area/

Closet Installation Instructions (p. 10)

Standpipe Drain System (p. 12)

Laundry Tub Drain System (p. 11)

39"

Floor Drain System (p. 12)

B.RE!MOVESHIPPINGSTRAP(p. 13)

Tools Needed:

Scissors Flashlight (optional

depending on

installation)

C. CONNECT DRAIN HOSE (pgs. 14-15)

'TWIST

AND

PUSH

Tools Needed:

Pliers that open

to 19/le inches

Parts Needed:

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. 15-16)

Tools Needed: Parts Needed:

Pliers that open

to 1_/18inches

Flashlight (optional depending

on installation)

2 water inlet hoses

4 flat water inlet hose washers

E. CONNECT INLET HOSES TO WATER FAUCETS (p. 16)

Tools Needed: Parts Needed:

Pliers that open to 19/16inches

uc et

(optional

depending on

installation)

Flashlight (optional

depending on

installation)

thoses

F. SECURE DRAIN HOSE (p. 17)

;..,:

Tool.,; Needed: Parts Needed:

Flashlight (optional

depending on

installation)

Shipping strap with fastener

G. LI-VEL WASHER (p. 18)

Tools Needed: Parts Needed:

%6-Inch open-

end wrench

Level

Flashlight (optional Wood block

depending on installation)

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

carl 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

a proper 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 a mating 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

IG_rounding

...) Prong

Power Supply

Cord

_-___.____

A. SELECT LOCATION

FOR YOUR WASHER -

RECESSED AREA/

CLOSET INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

This washer may be installed in a recessed area or closet.

19"

_f_

"1"_

OO,

oooo 0

48 sq. in.

minimum-

ventilation

area

24 sq. in.

minimum-

ventilation

area

1<-+1,,

FrontView SideView FrontView

(DoorNotShown) (DoorShown) (DoorWithVent)

3'"

*Additionalclearancefor wall, doorandfloormoldingsmay berequired.

Toreducetransferof washersounds,a clearanceof 1 inchon thesidesof lhe washeris recommended.

**Washer widthcan be 24" or 27"dependingon modelselected.

•The installation spacing is in inches

and is the minimum allowable.

•Allow additional space if other appli-

ances are to be installed in the area.

• If closet door is installed, the mini-

mum air openings in top and bottom

are required. Louvered doors with

equivalent air openings in top and

bottom are acceptable.

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. 12)

• Floor drain system (p. 12)

Do not store or operate washer at or

below 32°F (some water may remain in

washer). See page 30 for Winterizing

Information.

Proper installation is your responsibility.

Make sure you have everything necessary

for correct installation including the

following points:

Grounded receptacle: Must

be within 4 feet of where the

power cord is attached to the

back of the washer.

Hot and cold water faucets:

Must be within 4 feet of the

hot and cold water fill valves

attached to the back of the

washer and provide water

pressure between

5-100 P.S.I.

Water heater: To get the

best washing results, set

water heater to deliver

140°F water to washer.

Laundry tub drain system:

Needs a minimum 20-gallon

laundry tub.

Support: Floor must be sturdy

enough to support a total weight

of 315 pounds (including washer,

water, and load weight).

Level floor: Maximum

allowable slope under entire

washer- 1 inch.

Top of tub must be at

least 39 inches high

and no higher than

96 inches from bottom

of washer.

AL']i'ERNATE 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 capa(;ity of 17 gallons per minute.

Top of standpipe must be at least 39 inches

high and no higher than 96 inches from

bottom of washer.

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: You will need to buy:

Laundry tub or standpipe Sump pump system

higher than 96 inches (if not already available)

1-inch diameter standpipe 2-inch diameter to 1-inch diameter

standpipe adapter, Part No. 3363920

Overhead sewer Standard 20 gallon, 39-inch high 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).

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.

To prevent floor damage, set washer onto

cardboard before moving across floor.

Move washer close to its final location.

STEP 1. Read, then remove the label

over the electrical plug and shipping strap.

STEP 2. Pull the yellow shipping strap

completely out of the washer. There

should be three cotter pins on the end

of the shipping strap when it is pulled

out of the washer. ]he electrical plug is

attached to this shipping strap.

STEP 3. Pull firmly to remove the

end of the shipping strap that remains

pinned to the back of washer. This will

release the rear self-leveling legs.

Pin PULL

Electrical plug

STEP 4. Cut the shipping strap about

16 inches from plug end. Look for the

words "CUT HERE" Remove shipping

strap from the electrical plug.

Shippingstrap

NOTE: For use in securing the drain

hose, save the end of the shipping strap

that does not have the three cotter pins.

Discard the rest.

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: This procedure must be

followed to ensure proper installation.

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

1/4inch from the end.

TWIST

AND

PUSH

d. Place clamp over area marked

"CLAMP." Release clamp.

1/4"_ DrainHose\\

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.

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).

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

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.

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.

Slip and Fall Hazard

Use new water inlet hoses.

Failure to do so can result in head

injury or broken bones.

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.

COUPLING WASHER

STI-P 2. Attach the hose with the red

coupling to the hot water (bottom) inlet

valve. Attaching the red coupling first

makes it easier to tighten connection

with pliers. Screw on coupling by hand.

Make an additional two-thirds turn with

pliers to tighten coupling. DO NOT

OVI--RTIGHTEN; this could damage

the valves.

ColdWater

Inlet Valve

E. CONNECT INLET HOSES

TO WATER FAUCETS

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.

Hot

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 cou-

pling. 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 to faucet by hand.

Make an additional two-thirds turn with

pliers to tighten coupling. DO NOT

OVERTIGHTEN; 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.

If you have: You will need to buy:

Water faucets beyond the 2 longer water fill hoses: 6 ft. hoses,

reach of water fill hoses Part No. 76314 or 10 ft. hoses,

Part No. 350008

Parts listed are available from your local Sears store or Sears Service Center.

Call I-800-366-PART (1-800-366-7278).

= 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.

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STEP 2. Use the shipping strap you cut

and removed (without the three cotter

pins) and tightly wrap it around the drain

hose and laundry tub or standpipe. Push

fastener into the nearest hole in the

shipping strap.

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

Fastener

G. LEVEL WASHER

Leveling your washer properly pre-

vents excessive noise and vibration.

To install front legs:

STI-P 1. Prop front of washer up (about

4 iP,ches). 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.

STI-P 2. With one of the legs in hand,

screw lock nut onto leg % inch from top

of leg base. This is the recommended

initial setting.

3/8"

STEP 5. Move washer to its final

location.

STEP 6. Tilt washer forward until rear

of washer is at least 3 inches 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 front-to-back.

hi v I

STEP 3. Screw' leg into washer base by

hand until nut reaches washer base.

Repeat for other leg.

STEP 4. Tilt washer backward until

front of washer is off the wood block.

Remove wood block. Gently lower

washer to floor.

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 9/18-inch 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.

:iEVIEW INSTALLATION

Take afew 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

three cotter pins.

• Installed all parts listed on

pages 6-8.

[] Check that:

• The washer is level.

• The nuts on the front legs are tight.

[] Check that the water faucets are

turned on.

FINAL STEPS

[] Plug power supply cord into

grounded outlet.

[] Remove the blue protective film on

the console and any tape remaining

on washer.

[] Take a few minutes and read the

Operating Instructions (pages 20-27)

to fully understand your new washer.

Then, start the washer and allow it

to complete the NORMAL Cycle.

To get the maximum cleaning and

fabric care from your washer, please

read and follow these instructions.

NOTE: The drawings in this section

show the basic features of all models

covered by this manual. Refer to the

su#plied "Feature Sheet" for your

washer's particular features.

Explosion Hazard

Never place items in the washer

that are dampened with gasoline

or other flammable fluids.

No washer can completely

remove oil.

Do not dry anything that has ever

had any type of oil on it (including

cooking oils).

Failure to follow these instructions

can result in death, explosion,

or fire.

STARTING WASHER

STEP 1. Add measured detergent

directly into washer basket Then place

a load of sorted clothes in the washer.

STEP 2. (OPTIONAL STEP) If desired,

add measured liquid chlorine bleach to

the liquid bleach dispenser (if available);

(see page 25).

STEP 3. (OPTIONAL STEP) If desired,

add measured liquid fabric softener to

the fabric softener dispenser (if available'j

(see page 26).

STEP 4. Close washer lid.

STEP 5. Set WATER LEVEL Control O

based on the size of your wash load.

STEP 6. Set the WATER TEMPERATURE

Control.

STEP 7. Set RINSE OPTIONS Control

(if available); _ (see page 23).

STEP 8. Push the Cycle Selector Control

(Timer) Knob_ and turn to the right. Set

cycle and time according to the type of

fabric in the load (see page 22).

STEP 9. Pull the Cycle Selector Control

(Timer) Knob out. The dial will rotate

as the cycle progresses. The knob will

not rotate.

STOPPING/RESTARTING WASHER

• To stop the washer at any time, push

the Cycle Selector Control (Timer)

Knob in.

• Pull the knob out to restart.

WATER LEVEL WATER TEMPERATURE RINSE OPTIONS

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PERMANENT PRESS _o _ _ ..... s,,_oFrt

SET WATER LEVEL CONTROL

This control gives you the flexibility to

save water when washing small loads.

Your washer lets you select a water

setting based on the size of your wash

load.

•For normal loads, start with the

MEDIUM LOAD Setting. Adjust up

or down depending on your load.

Clothes should move freely and roll

toward the agitator.

• To change to a higher water level

setting after the washer has started to

agitate,, turn the knob to the desired

new setting.

WATER LEVEL

MEDIUM

LOAD

SMALL• @ • LARGE

LOAD LOAD

SET WATER TEMPERATURE

CONTROL

Your washer lets you select a wash and

rinse water temperature setting based

on the type of load you are washing.

Some washers allow you to select

warm rinses:

• Using warm rinse water will leave

loads dryer after the spin cycle than if

you use cold rinse water. However,

warm rinses may increase wrinkling

when line drying.

• In cold climates, warm rinse water

also provides a more comfortable

temperature for handling the wash

load.

WATER TEMPERATURE

WARM WARM

COLD WARM

COLD HOT

COLD • COLD

SELECTING WATER TEMPERATURES

W= rater

Temp ature SuggestedFabrics Comments

HOT • Workclothes • Bestcleaning for heavilysoiled items

130°F r above • Sturdywhites/ • Removesoils, perspiration,greasy soils,

colorfast pastels and stains

• Diapers • Preventsgraying or yellowing

WARM

90°-110°F

COLD*

70o.90CF

Dark/non-colorfast colors

Permanent press items

Nylon, polyester, acrylics,

silks, woolens

Knits/delicate fabrics

Extra-sensitive colors

Non-colorfast items

Hand washables

*In wash water temperatures colder than 70°F

• Best for moderately soiled to lightly soiled items

• Safe for most fabric finishes

• Less fading and dye bleeding

• Reduces wrinkling

• Best for very lightly soiled items

• Saves hot water

detergents do not dissolve well. Also, soils may

be difficult to remowa and some fabrics may retain wear wrinkles and have increased pilling -

the formation of small lint-like balls on the surface of garments. Pilling is the natural result of

wearing and washing of garments.

SEITING YOUR CYCLE

SELECTOR (TIMER) CONTROL

Use this control to choose the agitation

time and to start the washer. Each cycle

is designed with the wash and spin

speeds that are appropriate for the fabrics

and soil levels in your wash load.

• For heavy soil and sturdy fabrics, use

the full time (SUPER or REGULAR

if indicated).

• For light soil and delicate fabrics, use

less time (SHORT if indicated).

NOTE: Do not wash garments labeled

Hand Wash in your washer. Garments

that are labeled Hand Wash have:

• A fiber or construction that is

sensitive to agitation.

• Sensitive dyes that may bleed.

Follow care label directions for drying.

Items that may shrink should be dried

flat. Block these items by gently stretch-

ing to original measurements. Woolens

tend to shrink more the first time they

are washed.

PERMANENT PRESS

You can select up to 10 minutes of

wash time.

DELICATE

Use this cycle to get up to 6 minutes

of wash time for lingerie and loosely

knit items.

The PERMANENT PRESS/DELICATE

Cycles include a load cooling process

that reduces wrinkling compared to

other cycles.

• Wash combines slow speed agitation for

gentle soil removal and slow spin speeds

to reduce wrinkling.

NOTE: When the timer reaches PAUSE,

the washer will drain and pause for no

more than two minutes while some of the

wash water is drained and replaced with

rinse water.

NORMAL

Use this cycle to get up to 10 minutes

of wash time for normally soiled cottons

and linens.

• Wash combines fast and slow speed

agitation with fast spin speeds to

shorten drying time.

•Selecting REGULAR gives you fast

agitation speeds initially, then the washer

steps down to a slow agitation speed.

• Selecting SHORT gives you slow

agitation speed.

HEAVY DUTY

Use this cycle to get up to 14 minutes

of wash time for sturdy or heavily soiled

loads.

• Wash combines fast speed agitation and

fast spin speeds.

PREWASH (on some models)

Use this cycle to get up to 4 minutes of

agitation to help remove heavy soils and

stains that need pretreatment. PREWASH

Cycle should be followed by a HEAVY

DUTY, NORMAL, or PERMANENT

PRESS Cycle with additional detergent.

SOAK (on some models)

SOAK Cycle features 4 minutes of agita-

tion followed by an unlimited soak time

to help remove heavy soils and stains

that need pretreatment. You will need

to reset the washer to a SPIN setting to

remove water. SOAK Cycle should be

followed by a HEAVY DUTY, NORMAL,

PERMANENT PRESS or PREWASH

Cycle with additional detergent.

NOTE: We do not recommend hot water

for soaking. It may set some stains.

PREWASH _

SOAK

HEAVY DUTY

14/--

DEUCATE

PERMANENT PRESS-- 10

NORMAL

REGULAR

SHORT

AUTOMATIC 2ND RINSE

A second rinse will remove more

detergent residue. It is especially

benefiicial if extra detergent has

been used to remove heavy soils.

Washers with a RINSE OPTIONS

Control allow you to automatically

add a second rinse to the HEAVY

DUTY Cycle.

Simply set the RINSE OPTIONS Control

on 2ND RINSE before you start the

washer. You won't have to come back

to select a second rinse.

RINSE OPTIONS

ONE RINSE 2ND RINSE

ALL CYCLES HEAVY DUTY

CYCLE ONLY

MANUAL RINSE AND SPIN

When using extra detergent for heavily

soiled clothes, or washing special-care

items you may find an extra rinse and

spin is needed.

STEP 1. Set WATER LEVEL Control.

STEP 2. Set WATER TEMPERATURE

Control.

STEP' 3. Set RINSE OPTIONS Control

(if available) to ONE RINSE.

STEP 4. Set the Cycle Selector Control

(Timer) Knob to a RINSE setting:

• For fast agitation and spin, use the

HEAVY DUTY Cycle.

• For slow agitation and spin, use the

PERMANENT PRESS Cycle.

• For slow agitation and fast spin, use

the NORMAL Cycle.

STEP 5. Pull Cycle Selector Control

(Timer) Knob out to start washer.

SUPER

14/ 10 -- REGULAR

-- SHORT

SPIN

/2ND RINSE

_SPIN

NORMAL

REGULAR

_- SHORT

SPIN ONLY

A drain and spin may help shorten drying

times for some heavy fabrics or special-

care items by removing excess water.

STEP 1. Set RINSE OPTIONS Control

(if available) to ONE RINSE.

STEP 2. Set the Cycle Selector Control

(Timer) Knob to a SPIN setting:

• For fast spin, use the NORMAL Cycle.

• For slow spin, use the PERMANENT

PRESS Cycle.

STEP 3. Pull the Cycle Selector Control

(Timer) Knob out to start washer.

ISUPER

14/" 10 -- REGULAR

--SHORT

2ND R3NSE

NORMAL

REGULAR

_-- SHORT

SELF-CLEANING LINT FILTER DUAL-ACTION" AGITATOR

Lint is filtered from the load

automatically--there's no messy

cleanup.

Your washer features a self-cleaning

filter that traps lint from the water while

the washer is washing and deep rinsing

the laundry. The trapped lint is flushed

down the drain automatically. You don't

haw._to clean the filter.

The Kenmore DUAL-ACTION'" Agitator

gives you flexible fabric care for even

your largest loads.

The best cleaning action in your washer

takes place at the bottom where the

agitator vanes move back and forth to

flex the fabric, loosening

the soil.

The upper portion of

the agitator moves in

only one direction to

help you wash larger

loads. The clockwise

rotation of the agitator

forces the clothes

on top down to the

bottom where most

of the cleaning

action takes

place.

AGITATORS

Your Kenmore washer will have one of

the three agitators shown on this page.

STRAIGHT VANE

AGITATOR

This agitator is found '"11....

in Kenmore extra- 1Ill

large capacity // IIII

washers. Its design [ IIII )

is well-suited to \ I!11 !

handle your _ J_ --,

everyday loads. _

DOUBLE ROLL-OVER

DUAL-ACTION'" AGITATOR

This agitator operates

identically to the Vanes

DUAL-ACTION" /I

Agitator and adds __:_/

special vanes to help I[ \7'_---_

push the clothes down ,_%_t(_qT--

in a spiraling pattern, (" _/_'_ _-_

displacing the clothes rr_>.._l

that are on the bottom _--_

with a "roll-over" i__:'_"

motion. These ill Pll

uniquely designed SY/ I\k"-,,

vanes are more [// / I \

efficient in getting .,.f_/ .) [,

the clothes to ( [j _\

"roll" down to k_,.._ "_,)

where they are

cleaned.

UNDERSTANDING NORMAL

WASHER SOUNDS

Your new washer may make sounds that

your old one didn't. Because the sounds

are unfamiliar, you may be concerned

about them.

The following describes some of the

normal sounds you may hear and what

causes them.

During Washing

When you select a small load size set-

ting for a small wash load, your washer

has a lower water level. With this lower

water level, you may hear a clicking sound

from the upper portion of the agitator.

During Drain

The rate that water is drained from your

washer depends on your installation. If

water is drained quickly from the washer,

you may hear air being pulled through

the pump. This happens during the end

of draining.

After [)rain and Before Spin

When the cycle changes from draining

to spinning, you may hear a noise as the

gearcase shifts.

USING THE LIQUID CHLORINE

BLEACH DISPENSER

(some models)

Automatically dilutes bleach to

ensure the cleanest and brightest

loads.

Always measure liquid chlorine bleach.

Use a measuring cup, do not guess.

Do not pour directly from bottle. Never

use more than 1 cup for a full load.

Use less with smaller loads. Follow

manufacturer's directions for safe use.

A cup with a pouring spout will help

you avoid spilling.

After loading the washer, pour measured

liquid chlorine bleach carefully into the

dispenser.

• Do not let bleach splash, drip, or run

down into washer basket. Undiluted

bleach will damage any fabric it touches.

° Start the washer. Bleach will be diluted

automatically before it comes in contact

with the wash load.

NOTE: Do not use this dispenser to add

powdered chlorine or color-safe bleach

to your wash load. The dispenser is for

liquid chlorine bleach only.

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bleachdispenser

USING THE LIQUID FABRIC

SOFTENER DISPENSER

(some models)

After loading the washer, measure and

add the recommended amount of fabric

softener into the dispenser. Follow

manufacturer's directions.

NOTE: Pouring too much fabric softener

into the dispenser will cause the fabric

softener to dispense instantly into the

load due to siphoning action. This instant

"dump" could damage fabrics and will

make it appear that your dispenser is not

working correctly.

To Remove the Fabric Softener

Dispenser for Cleaning

STEP 1. Pull the blue lock ring up,

then remove dispenser from agitator

by pulling up.

STEP 2. Flush the dispenser with

warm water.

To Replace the Fabric Softener

Dispenser

STEP 1. Be sure the blue lock ring

is pulled up. Starting at an angle (see

illustration), push the bottom of the

dispenser down on the agitator top.

STEP 2. When the dispenser is

seated on the agitator, push the blue

lock ring down until it snaps in place.

It must fit tightly.

,Liquid fabricsoftener

dispenser

Bluelockring

• Add warm water to fill the dispenser

until it reaches the crossed opening at

the bottom of the funnel-shaped portion

of the dispenser.

• Fabric softener is dispensed into the

first deep rinse water automatically.

NOTE: Fabric softeners are not com-

patible with detergents. This dispenser

should never be used in the PREWASH

Cycle since it would dispense fabric

softener into a wash load that has not

been rinsed. Undiluted fabric softener

spilled on fabric may result in spots that

look like oil stains.

If you ever use your dispenser this way

by mistake, rewash the load with extra

detergent to remove these deposits.

JNDERSTANDING WHAT HAPPENS

N EACH CYCLE

PERMANENT PRESS/

DELICATE

HEAVY DUTY

Fill to

selected level

Wash

selected time

Fill to

NORMAL selected level

Fill to _

selected level _ Wash

• _ selected time

Wash

selected time Drain-

• no spin

• _ Drain -

Pa_ial i_ no spin Spin

Drain •

Spin

Fill to

selected level

Rinse

Drain -

no spin

Spin

Fill to

selected level

Rinse

Drain -

no spin

Spin

Off or

2ND RINSE

PREWASH

Off

Fill to

selected level

SOAK _ Wash

Fill to selected time

selected level •

•/I _ I| Drain-

Agitate _ no spin

Spin

Off

(reset to wash

cycle and time)

Pause

Fill for

cool down

Wash

Drain -

no spin

Spin

Fill to

selected level

Rinse

Drain -

no spin

Spin

Off Soak

(reset to SPIN to

drain washer)

PRI--PARING CLOTHES

FOR WASHING

Follow these recommendations

to help you prolong the life of

your garments;.

• Close zippers, snaps, and hooks to

aw)id snagging other items. Remove

pir_s, buckles, and other hard objects

to avoid scratching the washer interior.

Remove non-washable trim and

ornaments.

• Empty pockets and turn them

inside out.

• Turn down cuffs, brush away lint

and dirt.

• Turn synthetic knits inside out to

aw)id pilling.

Tie, strings and sashes so they will

not tangle.

Mend tears, loose hems, and seams.

Treat spots and stains.

Stained or wet garments should be

washed promptly for best results.

SORTING

• Separate heavily soiled items from

lightly soiled ones, even if they

would normally be washed together.

Separate lint givers (towels, chenille)

from lint takers (corduroy, synthetics,

permanent press). When possible,

turn lint givers inside out.

• Separate dark colors from light colors,

colorfast items from non-colorfast items.

• Sort by fabric and construction

(sturdy cottons, knits, delicate items).

Proper loading of your washer con-

tributes to proper cleaning and fabric

care and reduces machine noise.

•Drop items into washer loosely. Fill

to the top of the basket (top row of

holes). Do not wrap items around the

agitator. Items should move easily

through wash water for best cleaning

and wrinkle-free results. Items should

sink and reappear later.

• Load washer properly and select cor-

rect water level setting. Overloading or

packing the machine, and selecting a

setting too small for the wash load can:

• cause poor cleaning

•increase wrinkling

• create excessive lint

•wear out items faster

(because of pilling)

• Load by the amount of space items

take up, not by their weight.

• Mix large and small items in each load.

Load evenly to maintain washer balance.

An off-balance load can make the

washer vibrate during spin.

• Use a higher water level setting to re-

duce wrinkling with permanent press

clothes and some synthetic knits. These

items should have; more room to move

in the water than heavy items (towels,

jeans).

• Reduce wash time by using a lower

water level setting. Loads with only a

few small items need less wash time.

LOADING SUGGESTIONS

For these suggested full-sized loads,

set the WATER LEVEL Selector to the

highest water level setting.

SUPER CAPACITY PLUS

Heavy Work

Clothes

4 jeans

4 workpants

4 workshirts

2 sweatshirts

2 sweatpants

WASHERS

Towels

10 bath towels

10 hand towels

14 wash cloths

Mixed Load

3 sheets

(1 king, 2 twin)

4 pillowcases

3 shirts

3 blouses

9 T-shirts

9 shorts

10 handkerchiefs

SUPER CAPACITY WASHERS

Heavy Work

Clothes

4 jeans

4 workpants

2 workshirts

1 sweatshirt

1 sweatpants

Towels

9 bath towels

9 hand towels

i0 wash cloths

Mixed Load

3 sheets

(1 king, 2 twin)

4 pillowcases

2 shirts

2 blouses

8 T-shirts

6 shorts

8 handkerchiefs

EXTRA-LARGE CAPACITY PLUS WASHERS

Heavy Work

Clothes

3 jeans

3 workpants

2 workshirts

1 sweatshirt

1 sweatpants

Towels

7 bath towels

8 hand towels

9 wash cloths

Mixed Load

2 sheets

(1 king, 1twin)

2 pillowcases

2 shirts

2 blouses

6 T-shirts

5 short.';

6 handkerchiefs

EXTRA-LARGE CAPACITY WASHERS

Heavy Work

Clothes

2 jeans

2 workpants

2 workshirts

1 sweatshirt

1 sweatpants

Towels

6 bath towels

6 hand towels

8 wash cloths

Mixed Load

2 sheets

(1 king, 1 twin)

2 pillowcases

1 shirt

1 blouse

4 T-shirts

5 shorts

6 handkerchiefs

CLE'ANING YOUR WASHER

Proper care of your washer can extend

its life. This section explains how to care

for your washer properly and safely.

Exterior

Wipe up detergent, bleach, and other

spills with a soft, damp cloth or sponge

as they occur. Occasionally wipe the

outside of the washer to keep it looking

like .,new.

Do riot put sharp or metal objects in your

washer. They can damage the finish.

Check all pockets for pins, clips, money,

bolt.,;, nuts, etc. Do not lay these objects

on your washer after emptying pockets.

Interior

Clean interior with 1 cup of chlorine

bleach mixed with 2 cups of detergent.

Run washer through a complete cycle

using hot water. Repeat process if

necessary.

NOTE: Remove hard water deposits

using only cleaners labeled as washer

safe.

WATER INLET HOSES

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.

WINTER STORAGE OR

MOVING CARE

Install and store your washer where

it will not freeze. Because some water

may stay in the hoses, freezing can

damage your washer. If storing or

moving your washer during freezing

weather winterize it.

To winterize washer:

1. Shut off both water faucets.

2. Disconnect and drain water inlet

hoses.

3. Put 1 quart of R.V.-type antifreeze

in the basket.

4. Run washer on a SPIN setting for

about 30 seconds to mix the anti-

freeze and water. Some of the mixture

will pump out while the washer spins.

5. Unplug the power supply cord.

To use washer again:

1. Flush water pipes and hoses.

2. Reconnect water inlet hoses.

3. Turn on both water faucets.

4. Reconnect power supply cord.

5. Run the washer through a complete

cycle with 1 cup of detergent to clean

out antifreeze.

NON-USE OR VACATION CARE

Operate your washer only when you

are at home. If you will be on vacation or

not using your washer for an extended

period of time, you should:

• Unplug the power supply cord or turn

off electrical power to the washer.

• Turn off the water supply to the washer.

This helps avoid accidental flooding

(due to a water pressure surge) while

you are away.

Mostlaunderingproblemsareeasily

solvedif youunderstandthecause.

Checktheselistsforcommonlaundry

andwasherproblems.Ifyouneed

furtherassistance,seepage36.

Problem Possible Cause Solution

Washer Leaks Household plumbing is leaking. Repair plumbing.

Inlet hoses not tight. Tighten hoses (see "INSTALLATION_'

Sections D & E).

Inlet hose washers not Reseat washers

properly seated. (see "INSTALLATION;' Section D).

Drain hose not properly Clamp drain hose

clamped or is off. (see "INSTALLATION_' Section C).

Drain is clogged. Remove drain clogs. Sink, standpipe,

or floor drain must be able to handle

17 gallons of water per minute.

Tub moved forward during Ensure tub is centered before

unloading, causing water starting washer.

to deflect off of tub ring.

Unit not level causing water

to deflect off of tub ring.

Ensure front feet are installed and

nuts are tightened. Level washer.

Reset rear legs (see "INSTALLATION,"

Section G).

Load is unbalanced. Spray Redistribute the load.

rinses are deflecting off of load.

Washer is overloaded. Fills Reduce load size.

o_spray rinses are deflecting

off of toad.

Won't Drain/

Won't Spin/

Wet Loads

Drain hose is kinked

or clogged.

Straighten or unplug hose

(see "INSTALLATION;' Section C).

Correct operation of After a wash or rinse, the washer will

neutral drain, drain without spinning. After draining.

the spinning begins.

Lid is open. Close the lid.

Drain hose is more than Lower drain hose

96 inches above floor. (see "INSTALLATION," Section C).

Too much detergent - Use less detergent.

excessive sudsing.

Wrong cycle for load Choose a cycle with a higher spin

being washed, speed (see "OPERATION").

Problem Possible Cause Solution

Won't Drain/ Low voltage or using Check electrical source or call

Won't Spin/ an extension cord. electrician. Do not use extension

Wet Loads cords.

(cont.) Cold rinses. Cold rinses leave loads wetter than

warm rinses. This is normal.

Continues Drain hose is less than Raise the drain hose

to Fill/ 39 inches above floor. (see "INSTALLATION; Section C).

Continues

to Drain/ Drain hose fits tightly into Adjust drain hose for loose fit

Cycle Stuck standpipe. (see "INSTALLATION; Section C).

Drain hose taped into Do not seal off drain hose with tape.

standpipe. The drain hose needs an air gap.

Washer Makes Load is unbalanced. Redistribute load.

Noise

Washer is not level. Level washer. Reset rear legs

Rear leveling legs not set. (see "INSTALLATION; Section G).

Nuts on front feet not tight. -13ghtennuts

(see "INSTALLATION; Section G).

Yellow shipping strap with Remove strap with cotter pins

cotter pins not completely (see "INSTALLATION; Section B).

removed.

Floor not strong enough Relocate washer

to support washer. (see "INSTALLATION," Section A).

Gears engaging after drain This is normal.

and before spin.

Upper part of agitator clicks This is normal.

during wash.

Won't Fill/ Water inlet valve Clean screens.

Won't Rinse/ screens are plugged.

Won't Agitate/

Wrong Water is turned off. Turn on water.

Temperature Hot and cold hoses are Reverse hoses (see "INSTALLATION;

reversed. Sections D & E).

Inlet hose is kinked. Straighten hoses.

-Nmer dial is not lined up. Turn timer knob to the right slightly

and pull to start.

Power cord not plugged in. Plug in power cord.

Problem Possible Cause Solution

Machine Power cord not plugged in. Plug in power cord.

Stops No power at plug. Check electrical source or call

electrician.

Fuse blown or circuit Replace fuse or reset circuit breaker.

breaker open. If problem continues, call electrician.

Using an extension cord. Do not use extension cords.

Timer is not lined up. Turn timer to the right slightly

and pull to start.

Timer knob not pulled out. Set and pull out knob.

Washer at pause in Allow cycle to continue

PERMANENT PRESS Cycle (see "OPERATION").

(approximately two minutes).

Machine is overloaded. Wash smaller loads.

Agitator Not The top of the agitator moves This is normal.

Working only in one direction.

The top of the agitator is loose. This is normal.

Water Level The top of the agitator is much This is normal.

Too Low/Not higher than the highest water

Completely level. This creates a perception

Filling of the washer not being full.

Tub is rub pulled forward when Ensure tub is centered before

Crooked unloading, starting washer.

Tub moves. This is normal.

Unit not level. Ensure front feet are installed and

nuts are tightened. Level washer.

Reset rear legs (see "INSTALLATION;

Section G).

Lint on Load Improper sorting. Sort lint givers from lint takers

and by color.

Overloading. Lint can be trapped in load if

overloaded. Wash smaller loads.

Paper or tissue in pockets. Clean out pockets before washing.

Not enough detergent. Use enough detergent to

hold lint in water.

Detergent not dissolving. Use wash water warmer than 70°F.

Problem Possible Cause Solution

Tearing Overloading. Improper Loads should move freely during

use of washer, wash. Wash smaller loads.

Improper use of chlorine Do not pour chlorine bleach directly

bleach. Undiluted bleach on load. Wipe up bleach spills.

will damage fabrics.

Sharp items not removed Clean out pockets before washing.

from pockets; fasteners Zip zippers before washing.

not fastened.

Items damaged before Mend rips and broken threads in

washing, seams before washing.

Staiins on Improper use of fabric Dilute fabric softener and add to

Load softener in washer or dryer, deep rinse only.

Iron in water (rust). Install an iron filter.

Under use of detergent causing Use enough detergent to remove

soil to be redeposited, soil and hold it in suspension.

Dye transfer due to not Sort dark clothing from whites

sorting loads properly, and lights.

Dye transfer due to not Unload the washer as soon as

unloading washer promptly, it stops.

Load is Not removing load promptly. Unload the washer as soon as it stops.

Wrinkled

Wrong cycle for fabrics Use cold rinses and cycles with slow

being washed, spin speeds to reduce wrinkling.

Overloading. Loads should move freely during

wash. Wash smaller loads.

Wash water not warm enough to If safe for fabric, use warm or hot wash

relax wrinkles. Using warm rinses, water. Use cold rinse water.

Hoses reversed. Reverse hoses (see "INSTALLATION;'

Sections D & E).

Load is Overloading. Loads should move freely during

Tangled/ wash. Wash smaller loads.

Twisted

Clothes wrapped around Do not wrap items around agitator

agitator, when loading the washer.

Clogged Not diluting softener. Dilute fabric softener in dispenser.

Dispensers/

Bleach Use of color-safe bleach in Add color-safe bleach directly to the

Leaking/ chlorine bleach dispenser, basket. Do not use chlorine bleach

Bleach on dispenser.

Wrong Loads Improper use of chlorine bleach. Always measure bleach before adding

to the dispenser. Carefully pour into

the dispenser. Wipe up bleach spills.

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