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Owner's Manual and
Installation Instructions
®

24-Inch Wide
LAUNDRY CENTER
Washer • Electric Dryer

IMPORTANT:
Read and follow all safety
and operating instructions
before first use of this product.
Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman
PART

NO. 3405593

PRINTED

IN U.S.A.

Estates,

IL 60179 U.S.A.

BEFORE USING YOUR NEW LAUNDRY CENTER

SEARS LAUNDRY CENTER WARRANTY

IMPORTANT

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

INSTALLATION

INSTRUCTIONS

OPERATING

INSTRUCTIONS

- WASHER

OPERATING

INSTRUCTIONS

- DRYER

LAUNDRY TIPS

REMOVING STAINS

CARING FOR YOUR LAUNDRY CENTER

TROUBLESHOOTING

- WASHER

TROUBLESHOOTING

- DRYER

SEARS MAINTENANCE

AGREEMENT

Please read this manual. It will help you
install and operate your new Kenmore
Laundry Center in the safest and most
economical way.
If you need 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 laundry center's model and serial
numbers are located on the Model and
Serial Number Plate.

Use the spaPe below to record the model
number and serial number of your new
Kenmore Laundry Center.

Model No.

Serial No.

Date of Purchase

Keep this book and your Sears
Salescheck (receipt) in a safe
place for future reference.
Model andSerial
2

Number Plale

Limited Ten Year Warranty
Plastic Tub

Full One Year Warranty on
Mechanical

and Electrical

Parts

For one year from the date of purchase,
if this laundry center is installed and
operated according to the instructions in
this manual, Sears will repair or replace
any of its mechanical or electrical parts
if they are defective in material or
workmanship.
NOTE: Exhausting your laundry center
with a plastic vent may void this warranty.
Pages 33-38 of this manual describe the
complete exhaust requirements for this
laundry center

After one year and until ten years from
the date of purchase, Sears will furnish
a replacement plastic tub for any plastic
tub that is defective in material or workmanship. You n_ust pay the labor cost to
have the plastic: tub installed.

Limited Five Year Warranty
Gearcase Parts

Warranty Service
Warranty service is available by contacting your nearest Sears Service Center in
the United States.

After one year and until five years from
the date of purchase, Sears will replace
any gearcase parts that are defective in
material or workmanship. You must pay
the labor cost to have them installed.

Warranty
Re;;triction
If the laundry center is operated for any
purpose other tqan Private Family Use,
all warranty coverage is effective for only
90 days.

This warranty applies only while this laundry
center 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.

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 =_afety
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 he killed or seriously
injured if you don't follow
instructic,ns.
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.

YOUR SAFETY IS IMPORTANTTO
WARNING: To reduce the
electric shock, or injury to
using your laundry center,
precautions, including the

risk of fire,
persons when
follow basic
following:

• Read all instructions before using
the laundry center.
• Do not wash or dry articles that have
been previously cleaned in, washed in,
soaked in, or spotted with gasoline, drycleaning solvents, or 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 more
than 2 weeks. HYDROGEN GAS IS
EXPLOSIVE. If the hot water system
has not been used for more than 2
weeks, turn on all hot water faucets
and let the water flow from each for
several minutes before using the
washing machine. This will release any
accumulated hydrogen gas. Because
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 laundry center. Close supervision of
children is necessary when the laundry
center is used near children.

SAVE THESE

• Before the laundry center is removed
from service or discarded, remove the
washer lid and dryer door.
• Do not reach into the washer if the tub
or agitator is moving.
• Do not reach into the dryer if the drum
is moving.
• Do not install or store this laundry
center where it will be exposed to
the weatller.
• Do not t_.mper with controls.
• Do not repair or replace any part of the
laundry center or attempt any servicing
unless specifically recommended in the
Owner's Ivlanual or in published userrepair instructions that you understand
and have; the skills to carry out.
• Do not use fabric softeners or products
to eliminste static unless recommended
by the manufacturer of the fabric softener
or product.
• Do not use heat to dry articles containing
foam rubber or similarly textured rubberlike materials.
• Clean tint screen before or after each
load.
• Keep area around the exhaust opening
and adjacent surrounding areas free
from the accumulation of lint, dust, and
dirt.
• The interior of the machine and exhaust
vent should be cleaned periodically by
qualified service personnel.

INSTRUCTIONS

IMPORTANT: Observe all governing codes and ordinances.

INSTALLATION

OVERVIEW

For a complete list of tools and parts
needed, see pages 5-10.
A. SELECT LOCATION
FOR YOUR LAUNDRY CENTER (pgs. 11-16)
LaundryTub

Drain System (p. 12)

Floor Drain System (p. 13)

Standpipe

Drain System (p. 13)

Recessed Area/'Closet Installation
Instructions (pgs. 14-15)

B. INSTALL LEVELING LEGS (p. 17)

Parts Needed:
(supplied with laundry center)

2 rear leveling legs

C. REMOVE STYROFOAM

Yellowcard

2 front leveliqg legs

PACKING (p. 17)

D.MAKEELECTRICAL
CONNECTION
(pgs.18-28)

If using a powercord:
Tools Needed:

V4-inch nut
driver (shown)
or socket wrench

PartsNeeded:

#2 Phillips head
screwdriver

Flashlight (optional
depending on installation)

Strain relief

New 3- or 4-wire, 30-amp.
U.L.-listed power supply
cord kit (includes strain relief)

If making a direct wire connection:
Tools Needed:

'/4-inch nut
driver (shown)
or socket wrench

#2 Phillips head
screwdriver

Flashlight (optional
Wire stripper

depending on installation)

Pa=rts Needed:

10-gauge, 3- or 4-wire,
flexible armored
or non-metallic
sheathed copper cable
(with groundiqg wire)

3/4-inch,
U.L.-listed,
strain relief

E. CONNECT

DRAIN HOSE (pgs. 29-30)

PUSH

Tools Needed:

Parts Needed:
(supplied with laundry center)

1 drain hose
Pliers that open
to 19/'6 inches

f_l_-_

Flashlight (optional
depending on installation)

F. CONNECT

1 yellow, single-wire
hose clamp (top of
drain hose)

1 silver, doublewire hose clamp
(bottom of drain
hose)

INLET HOSES TO LAUNDRY CENTER (pgs. 30-31)

7
Tools Needed:

Parts Needed:
(supplied with laundry center)

2 water inlet hoses

Pliers that open
to 19/%inches

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Flashlight (optional
depending on installation)

4 flat water inlet hose washers

G. CONNECT

INLET HOSES TO WATER FAUCETS (p. 31)

Tools

Parts Needed:
(supplied with laundry center)

Needed:

Pliers that open

__
2 water inlet hoses

to1%6 inches

OR_'

,uc e,
(optional
depending on
installation)

Flashlight (optional
depending on installation)

H. SECURE DRAIN HOSE (p. 32)

(

Tools

Needed:

Flashlight (optional
depending
on installation)

Parts Needed:
(supplied with laundry center)

Plastic strap

I. LEVEL LAUNDRY CENTER (p. 33)

Tools Needed:

Parts Needed:
(Supplied with laundry center)

/16-inch
open-end wrench

2 front leveling legs with nuts

Flashlight (optional
depending
on installation)
J. CONNECT

Wood block

EXHAUST

(pgs. 33-38)

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Tools Needed:

Tin snips

Flashlight
(optional depending
on inslallation)

Parts Needed:

Y
Flat-bladed
screwdriver

4-inch rigid or flexible
heavy metal vent

4-inch metal elbow(s)
(optional depending
on installation)

O0
O0
4-inch outlet
exhaust haod

(4) 4-inch
diameter clamps

A. SELECT LOCATION
FOR
YOUR LAUNDRY CENTER

Selecting the proper location
for your laundry center will improve
its performance, make installation
easier and minimize concerns like
washer walk or noise.
Check location where laundry center
will be installed. Proper installation is
your responsiMlity. Make sure you
have everything necessary for correct
installation (see pages 12-13).
This laundry center can be installed
using one of three systems:
• Laundry tub ,drain system (p. 12)
• Standpipe drain system (p. 13)
• Floor drain system (p. 13)
The laundry center must not be installed
where it can be exposed to water and/or
weather.

Explosion Hazard
Keep flammable materials and vapors,
such as gasoline, away from dryer.
Failure to do so can result in death,
explosion, or tire.

• Proper operation of dryer cycles
requires temperatures above 45°F (at
lower temperatures, the dryer may not
shut off at the end of automatic cycles
and drying times will be extended).
• Check code requirements. Some
codes limit or do not permit installation
of laundry centers in garages, closets,
mobile homes or sleeping quarters.
Contact your local building inspector.

• Proper operation of washer cycles
requires temperatures above 32°F
(at lower temperatures, some water
may remain in washer). See page 59
for Winterizing Information.

LAUNDRY

TUB DRAIN

Grounded receptacle:
Within 31/2feet of either
side of laundry center.

SYSTEM

Hot and cold water faucets: Must
provide water pressure between 5-100
psi and be within 4 feet ol the hot and
cold water fill valves attached to the
back of the laundry center

Separate
30-amp.
fuse.

Support: Floor must be
sturdy enough to support a
total weight of 500 pounds
(includes laundry center and
load weight)

Laundry tub drain
system: Needs a
minimum 20-gallon
laundry tub.

Level floor: Maximum
allowable slope under entire
laundry center- 1 inch.

Top of tub must be at least
39-inches above floor and
no higher than 96 inches
from bottom c f laundry center.

ALTERNATE
STANDPIPE

LOCATIONSAND FLOOR

DRAIN

SYSTEMS

Standpipe drain system: Needs a two-inch
minimum diameter standpipe with minimum
carry-away capacity of 17 gallons per minute.
Top of standpipe must be at least 39 inches
above floor and no higher than 96 inches
from bottom of laundry center.

Floor drain sys'tem: Requires a siphon
break, see chart below. A minimum carryaway capacity o1'17 gallons per minute is
required.

If you have:

You may need to buy:

Laundry tub or standpipe
taller than 96 inches

Sump pump system
(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 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

Parts listed are available from your local Sears store or Sears Service Center.
Call 1-800-366-PART (1-800-366-7278).

RECESSED
AREA/CLOSET
INSTALLATION
INSTRUCTIONS
Check governing

codes and ordinances.

This laundry center may be installed in
a recessed area or closet.
The laundry center must not be installed
where it can be exposed to water and/or
weather.

LAUNDRY

CENTER

DIMENSIONS

Most installations will require at least
5-inch clearance behind the dryer for
the dryer vent.
Location must be large enough to fully
open dryer door.

• Proper operation of washer cycles
requires temperatures above 32°F
(at lower temperatures, some water
may remain in washer). See page 59
for Winterizing Information.
• Proper operation of dryer cycles
requires temperatures above 45°F (at
lower temperatures, the dryer may not
shut off at the end of automatic cycles
and drying times will be extended).
• Check code requirements. Some
codes limit or do not permit installation
of laundry centers in garages, closets,
mobile homes or sleeping quarters.
Contact your local building inspector.

WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire, this
appliance must be exhausted outdoors.
NOTE: No fuel burning appliances
may be installed in the same closet
as your laundry center.

"_.--'_f_

237/8"

MINIMUM

INSTALLATION

SPACING

• The installation spacing (shown below) is
in inches and is the minimum allowable.
• Additional spacing should be considered
for ease of installation and servicing.
• 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.

• Recessed area and closet installations
require a 6-inch minimum clearance
above the laundry center.
• All installations must be exhausted
outside. Use at least the minimum
dimensions indicated.

_t_
6"

-TO oo

**48 ._;q.
in._
minimum
ventilation
ar_.=a

__{

**24 ._;q.in.
_.._.' minirnumventilation
ar_.'a

"1"'--_ I _-237/e"-_

I<_"1"

FRONT VIEW
(DOOR NOT SHOWN)

--_f'lTlin._27'/4"_
SIDEVIEW
(DOORSHOWN)

I<(_._**-51/2,
FRONTVIEW
(DOORWITH VENT)

* Additionalclearances
for wall, doorandfloormoldingsmaybe required.
** Openingisminimumfor closetdoor.Louvereddoorwithequiva!entair openings
is acceptable.
*** Additionalspaceis neededwhenexternalexhaustelbowis used. Canbe0" clearance
whenhouseexhaustingislinedupdirectlywith dryerexhaust.

MOBILE

HOME

REQUIREMENTS

The laundry center must not be installed
where it can be exposed to water and/or
weather.
• Proper operation of washer cycles
requires temperatures above 32°F
(at lower temperatures, some water
may remain in washer). See page 59
for Winterizing Information.
• Proper ,operation of dryer cycles
requires temperatures above 45°F (at
lower temperatures, the dryer may not
shut off at the end of automatic cycles
and drying times will be extended).
• Use at least the minimum installation
spacings described on page 15.

0utside
wall

This laundry center is suitable for mobile
home installations. The installation must
conform to the Manufactured Home
Construction and Safety Standard, Title
24 CFR, Part 3280 (formerly the Federal
Standard for Mobile Homes Construction
and Safety, Title 24, HUD Part 280).
• Laundry center exhaust vent must
not be connected with screws or other
devices which extend into the interior
of the vent.
• Laundry center must be exhausted
outdoors. The exhaust vent must be
securely fastened to a noncombustible
portion of the mobile home structure
and must not terminate beneath the
mobile home.

/Enclosure

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B. INSTALL

LEVELING

LEGS

To install rear legs:

To install front Ilegs:

STEP 1. If you have not already done
so, lay the laundry center on its side.
Because of the weight of the laundry
center, two people should lay it down.

STEP 1. Screw front legs into the holes
in the triangular braces in front corners.
Screw them in with an adjustable wrench
to the diamond marks on the ridges.

STEP 2. Push legs into holes in rear
corners until they snap into place.

STEP 3. Check adjustability
legs, by pushing in one leg.
leg should come out. Check
If they do not adjust, repeat

of rear
The other
both legs.
STEP 2.

STEP 2. Carefully stand the laundry
center upright. Because of the weight
of the laundry center, two people
should lift it.

C. REMOVE
PACKING

STYROFOAM

To prevent floor damage, set laundry
center onto carCboard before moving
across floor.
Move laundry center close to its final
location.
STEP 1. Open the washer lid. The latch
under the dryer will keep the lid open.
Read, then remove the yellow card on
the agitator.

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Yellow card

STEP 2. Pull the styrofoam
of the washer.

packing out

D. MAKE ELECTRICAL
CONNECTION

ELECTRICAL

It is your responsibility:
• To contact a qualified electrical installer.
• To assure that the electrical installation
is adequate and in conformance with
the National Electrical Code, ANSI/
NFPA 70-latest edition and all local
codes and ordinances.
Copies of the code standards listed
above may be obtained from:
National Fire Protection Association
Batterymarch Park
Quincy, Massachusetts
02269

REQUIREMENTS

The proper electrical connection
ensures a :safe installation that
meets local code requirements.
A three-wire or four-wire, single
phase 120/240-volt, 60-Hz., AC-only,
electrical supply (or tihree-wire or
four-wire, 120/208-volt if specified on
serial/rating plate) is required on a
separate 30-ampere circuit, fused on
both sides of the line. A time-delay fuse
or circuit breaker is recommended.
This laundP.! center is manufactured with
the 3-wire, frame-grounding conductor
connected to the NEUTRAL (center) of
the wiring harness of the terminal block.
Do not have a fuse in the neutral or
grounding circuit. A fuse in the neutral
or grounding circuit could result in an
electrical shock.
Use a 4-conductor cord when the laundry
center is installed in a mobile home or
an area where local codes do not permit
grounding through the neutral.

ELECTRICAL

CONNECTION

OPTIONS

If Your Home Has:

And _bu Will Be
Connecting To:

receptacle
3-wire electrical
(NEMA
Type 10-30R)

A U.L.-listed, 120/240-volt
minimum, 30-amip., dryer
power supply cord.*

3-wire direct

4-wire electrical
receptacle
(NEMA Type 14-30R)

GoTo
Page
19-1.

A fused disconnect or
circuil breaker box.*

21 - II.

A U.L.-listed, 120!240-volt
minimum, 30-amp., dryer
power supply cord.

24 - III.

A fused disconnect or
circuit breaker box.

27 - IV.

4-wire direct

*If local codes do not permit the connection of a frame-grounding conductor
to the neutral wire, see the instructions on page 23.

I. THREE-WIRE
CONNECTION

ELECTRICAL
TO RECEPTACLE

Local codes may permit the use of
a U.L.-listed, 120/240-volt minimum,
30-ampere, dryer power supply cord
kit (pigtail). Power supply cord should
be type SRD or SRDT and be at least
four feet long. The wires that connect
to the laundry center must end with
ring terminals or spade terminals with
upturned ends.
Do not use an extension cord with
this laundry center.

Use a 3-wire power supply cord:

Fire Hazard
Use a new UL approved 30 ampere
power supply cord.

Do not connect plug end of power
supply cord into a live receptacle
before connecting power supply cord
to laundry center terminal block.

Use a UL approved strain relief.
Disconnect power before making
electrical connections.
Connect neutral wire (white or center
wire) to center terminal (silver).

The power sLpply cord must have three,
No.-10 copper wires to match a threewire receptacle of NEMA Type 10-30R.

Ground wire (green or bare wire)
must be connected to green ground
connector.
Connect remaining 2 supply wires
to remaining 2 terminals (gold).

Spadeterminals
with upturnedends
(ORringterminals)

Securely tighten all electrical
connections.

Failure to follow these instructions
can result in death, fire, or electrical
shock.

terminals
(ORspade
terminals)

This blade connected

t0 thisconductor -__

_h-inch, U.L.-listed,
strainrelief
Three-Wire

Power Supply

Three-wire receptacle
(NEMA Typel0-30R)

Cord

Neutral wire
(white)

GROUNDING

INSTRUCTIONS

This appliance 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.
The power supply cord 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 your are in doubt as to whether the
appliance is properly grounded.
Do not modify the plug on the power
supply cord. If it will not fit the outlet,
have a proper outlet installed by a
qualified electrician.
STEP 1. r)isconnect

power.

STEP 2. Remove hold-down screw
and terminal block cover.

Terminalblockcover

Hold-downscrew

STEP 3. Attach a 3/4-inch, U.L.-listed,
strain relief to the hole below terminal
block opening. Strain relief should have
a tight fit with laundry center cabinet and
be in a horizontal position. Put the power
supply core through the strain relief.
STEP 4. Loosen or remove terminal block
screws. Co:_nect the neutral wire (white
or center) of power supply cord under
the center .:;crew of the terminal block.
STEP 5. Connect the other two wires
to outer terminal block screws. Securely
tighten all electrical connections.
Centersilver-colored
terminal block screw

Neutral
wire
(white)

Neutral
groundingwire
(green/yell0w)

3h..inch, U.L.-listed,
strain relief

External ground
connector

3-Wire Connection with
Frame-Grounding
Conductor

STEP 6. Tighten the strain relief screws.
STEP 7. Insert tab of terminal block
cover into slot of the laundry center rear
panel. Secu re cover with hold-down
screw.
If local codes do not permit the
connection of a frame-grounding
conductor to the neutral wire, see
the instructions on page 23.
Otherwise, proceed with Installation
on page 29.

I1. THREE-WIRE
CONNECTION

ELECTRICAL
(DIRECT WIRE)

Prepare cable as directed:

GROUNDING

INSTRUCTIONS

This appliance must be connected to
a grounded metal, permanent 'wiring
system; or an equipment-grounding
conductor must be run with the circuit
conductors and ('onnected to the
equipment-grounding
terminal or
lead on the appliance.
STEP 1. Disconnect

Fire Hazard
Use 10 gauge solid copper wire.
Use UL approved strain relief.
Disconnect power before making
electrical connections.
Connect neutral wire (white or center
wire) to center terminal (silver).
Ground wire (green or bare wire)
must be connected to green ground
connector.
Connect remaining 2 supply wires
to remaining 2 terminals (gold).
Securely tighten all electrical
connections.

power.

STEP la. Strip 31/2 inches of outer
covering from er_d of cable. If using
3-wire cable with grounding wire, cut
the bare wire ew.m with outer covering.

J
STEP lb. Cut 1 inch of insulation from
the end of each insulated wire Shape
the end of each wire into a "U" shaped
hook.
\

Failure to follow these instructions
can result in death, fire, or electrical
shock.
The laundry center can be connected
directly to fused disconnect or circuit
breaker box with three-wire, flexible
armored or nonmetallic sheathed copper
cable (with grounding wire). All currentcarrying wires must be insulated.
A conduit connector must be installed at
junction box. Allow four feet of slack in the
line so laundry center can be moved if
servicing is ever necessary.

STEP 2. Remove hold-down screw and
terminal block cover,
Terminalblockcover

H01d-d0wn
screw

STEP 4a. Place the hook-shaped
of the wire over the terminal block
The open side of the hook should
to the rig _t. Squeeze hook end of

end
screv
face
wire

together Loform a I,oo;.

outer terminal block screws using the
same method(s) described in STEP 4a.
Securely l:ighten all electrical connections
STEP 3. Attach a 3/,-inch, U.L.-listed,
strain relief to the hole below terminal
block opening. Strain relief should have
a tight fit with laundry center cabinet and
be in a horizontal position. Put the direct
wire cable through the strain relief.
STEP 4. Loosen or remove terminal block
screws. Connect the neutral wire (white
or center) of direct wire cable under the
center screw of the terminal block.

STEP 6. Tighten the strain relief screws.
STEP 7. Insert tab of terminal block
cover into slot of the laundry center rear
panel. Secure cover with hold-down
screw.
If local codes do not permit the
connection of a frame-grounding
conductor to the neutral wire, see
the instructions on page 23.
Otherwise, proceed with Installation
on page ;.>9.

Centersilver-colored
block screw

Neutral
wire
(white)

3h-inch,
U.L.-listed,
strain relief

Neutral grounding
wire (green/yellow)

Externalground
connector

3-Wire Connection with Direct Wire
and Frame-Grounding Conductor

ALTERNATE CONNECTION:
If local codes do not permit the
connection of a frame-grounding
conductor to the neutral wire:
STEP 1. Disconnect

power.

STEP 2. Make sure the power supply
cord or direct wire cable is in place
(see steps 1-3 on page 20 for power
cord connections or steps 1-3 on pages
21-22 for direct wire connection).
STEP 3. Remove the neutral grounding
wire (green/yellow wire) from external
grounding connector screw. Loosen or
remove terminal block screws. Connect
neutral grounding wire and the neutral
wire (white or center) of power supply
cord or direct wire cable under the center
screw of the terminal block.

STEP 4. Connect the other two wires
to outer terminal block screws. Securely
tighten all electrical conections.
STEP 5. Tighten the strain rellief screws.
STEP 6. Insert tab of terminal block
cover into slot of the laundry center rear
panel. Secure cover with hold-down
screw.
STEP 7, Connect separate copper
grounding wire from external ground
connector to ar_ adequate ground. If
codes permit and a separate grounding
wire is used, it is recommended that a
qualified electrician determine that the
grounding path is adequate.
Proceed with Installation

on page 29.

Neutral
grounding wire
(green/yellow)

Grounding
path
determinedbya
qualified e_ectrician
External
ground
connector

Alternate 3-Wire Connection wJith
External-Grounding
Conductor

III. MAKE FOUR-WIRE
ELECTRICAL
CONNECTION
TO RECEPTACLE
Use a 4-wire power supply cord:

Local codes may permit the use of
a U.L.-listed, 120/240wolt minimum,
30-ampere, dryer power supply cord
kit (pigtail). Power s_,Jpptycord should
be type SF:{Dor SRr)T and be at least
four feet long. The wires that connect
to the laundry center must end with
ring terminals or spade terminals with
upturned ends.
For mobile homes or other four-wire
installations, the power supply cord must
have four. No.-10 copper wires and
match a four-wire receptacle of NEMA
Type 14-30R. The fourth wire (grounding
conductor) must be identified with a
green cover or bare copper wire and
the neutral conductor by a white cover.

Fire Hazard
Use a new UL approved 30 ampere
power supply cord.
Use a UL approved strain relief.
Disconnect power before making
electrical connections.

Do not use an extension cord with this
laundry center.

Connect neutral wire (white or center
wire) to center terminal (silver).

Do not connect plua end of power
supply cord into a live receptacle before
connecting power supply cord to laundry
center terminal block.

Ground wire (green or bare wire)
must be connected to green ground
connector.
Connect remaining 2 supply wires
to remaining 2 terminals (gold).
Securely tighten all electrical
connections.
Failure to follow these instructions
can result in death, fire, or electrical
shock.

Neutralwire
(white)

ah-inch,U.L.-li.,;ted,
strainreliel

Neutral

_
6

Grounding
prong

wire (green)

(Mobile

Four-Wire Power Supply Cord
home or other four-wire iinstallations)

F0ur-wire receptacle
(NEMA Type 14-30R)
24

Ring
terminals

GROUNDING

INSTRUCTIONS

This appliance 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. The
power supply cord 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.

Centersilver-colored
terminalblock screw

Do not modify the plug on the power
supply cord. If it will not fit the outlet,
have a proper outlet installed by a
qualified electrician.

Green/yellow
wire
of harness
J

STEP 1. Disconnect

power.

STEP 2. Remove hold-down screw
and terminal block cover.

Terminalblockcover

\
Externalground
connector

Hold-downscrew

STEP 5. Connect neutral grounding wire
and the neutral wire (white) of power
supply cord under the center screw of
terminal block.
STEP 6. Connect the other two insulated
wires to outer terminal block screws.
STEP 7. Connect the grounding wire
(green) of the power supply cord to the
external grounding conductor screw.
Securely tighten all electrical connections.
STEP 8. Insert tab of terminal block
cover into slot of the laundry center rear
panel. Secure cover with hold-down
screw.
Proceed with Installation

on page 29.

Centersilverterminal
screw
Neutralwire
(white)
Greenwire
ot powersupply
cordor bare
copperwire

3/4-inch
U.L.-listed,
strain relief

Neutral
groundingwire
(green/yellow)

E_ernal
ground
connector

4-Wire Connection with
Frame-Grounding
Conductor

IV. FOUR-WIRE

ELECTRICAL

CONNECTION

(DIRECT

GROUNDING
WIRE)

Prepare cable as directed:

INSTRUCTIONS

This appliar=ce 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 tt'e appliance.
STEP 1. Disconnect power.

Fire Hazard
Use 10 gauge solid copper wire.

STEP la. Strip 5 inches of outer
covering from end of cable. Leave
bare grounding wire at 5 inches,

Use UL approved strain relief.
Disconnect power before making
electrical connections.
Connect neutral wire (white or center
wire) to center terminal (silver).
Ground wire (green or bare wire)
must be connected to green ground
connector.
Connect remaining 2 supply wires
to remaining 2 terminals (gold).
Securely tighten all electrical
connections.

STEP lb,, Cut 11/2inches from
3 remaininc insulated wires. Strip
insulation back 1 inch. Shape the end
of each wire into a "U" shaped hook.

Failure to follow these instructions
can result in death, fire, or electrical
shock.

The laundry center can be connected
directly to fused disconnect or circuit
breaker box with four-wire flexible armored
or nonmetallic sheathed copper cable
(with grounding wire). All current-carrying
wires must be insulated. The grounding
wire may be bare.
A conduit connector must be installed
at junction box. Allow four feet of slack
in the line so laundry center can be
moved if servicing is ever necessary.

STEP 2. Remove hold-down screw
and termin_LI block cover,
Terminalblockcover

H01d-d0wn
screw

STEP 6. Place the; hook-shaped end o
the wire over the terminal block screw.
The open side of the hook should face
to the right. Squeeze ]nook ehd of wire
together to form a loop.

STEP 4. Remove the center terminal
block screw. Remove the neutral grounding wire (green/yellow wire) from external
grounding screw.
Centersilver-colored
terminalblockscrew
STEP 7. Connect the ether two wires
to outer terminal block screws. Use the
same method described in STEP 6.

Green/yellow
wire
ofharness
J

External ground
connector
STEP 5. Connect neutral grounding wire
and the neutral wire (white or center) of
direct wire cable under the center screw
of terminal block.

Centersilver-colored
terminalblockscrew

Neutral
wire
(white)
:

Neutral
groundingwire
(green/yellow)

External ground
connector
3/4-inch,
U.L.-listed,
strain relief

Barecopperwire

4-Wire Connection
with Direct Wire
and Frame-Grounding Conductor

STEP 8. Connect the direct wire cable
(bare) grounding wire to the externalgrounding conductor screw. Securely
tighten all electrical connections.
STEP 9. Tighten the strain relief screws
STEP 10. Insert tab of terminal block
cover into slot of the laundry center rea_
panel. Secure cover with hold-down
screw.

E. CONNECT

DRAIN

HOSE

Proper connection of the drain hose
will protect your floors from damage
due to water leakage.

c. Open clamp. Twist hose back and forth
while pushing onto drain connector on
the side of the laundry center. Continue
until hose contacts the ribbed stops
on the cabinet.

STEP 1. To prevent the drain hose from
coming off or leaking, it must be installed
per the following instructions:
IMPORTANT: To ensure proper installation, 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
1/4-inch from the end.

PUSH

d. Place clarnp over area marked
"CLAMR' Release clamp.
Soft
coupler

Drain
hose

. . . ,,-o_.;-

._:,,,_._--_....;.-::._..-.,.

:-:-;_::.

,i/'::.-.i.>

_%Ribbed
/stops

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 N,a. 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
systems:

or laundry tub drain

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.
Hooked
end

F. CONNECT
INLET HOSES
TO LAUNDRY
CENTER

Proper connection of your inlet
hoses will allow hot and cold water
to enter your laundry center properly
It also helps prevent water damage
due to leaks.

Drain
hose

Slip and Fall Hazard
Use new water inlet hoses.

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.

Fai!lure 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 you find bulges, kinks, cuts,
wear, or leaks. When replacing your inle
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.

washer
Flat

Hose

coupling

STEP 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
OVERTIGHTEN;
this could damage
the valves.

G. 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.

C01d

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
STEP 3. Attach the hose with the blue
coupling to the cold water (top) inlet
"valve. Screw on couplincj by hand. Make
an additional two-thirds turn with pliers
to tighten coupling. DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN; this could damage valves.

blue coupling to the cold water faucet.
Screw on coupling to faucet by hand.
Make an additional two-thirds turn with
pliers to tighten
OVERTIGHTEN;
the coupling.
STEP
check
water
drain

coupling. DO NOT
this could damage

4. Turn on water faucets and
for leaks. A small amount of
will enter the washer, You will
this later.

If you have:

You will need to buy:

Water faucets beyond the
reach of water fill hoses

2 longer water fill hoses: 6 ft. 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 1-800-366-PART (1-800-366-7278).

H. SECURE

"t'

DRAIN HOSE

Securing the drain hose properly will
protect your floors from damage due
to water leakage.
STEP 1. Move laundry
location.
STEP 2. Use
the parts bag
together with
pipe. Secure

center to its final

the plastic strap from
to wrap the drain hose
the laundry tub or standplastic strap.

If the water faucets and drain standpipe,
are recessed, put hooked end of drain
hose in standpipe. Tightly wrap the
plastic strap around the drain hose
and water inlet hoses (not the handles
or stems). Secure plastic strap.

I. LEVEL

LAUNDRY

CENTER

Leveling your laundry center
properly
prevents excessive
noise and vibration.

J. CONNECT

EXHAUST

A properly exhausted
laundry center
will give you the shortest
drying time,
lower your utility bill, and extend the
life of the laundry center.

STEP 1. Check levelness of the
laundry center by placing a level on
top of the washer, first side-to-side;
then front-to-back.

Fire Hazard
Use a heavy

metal

vent.

Do not use a plastic vent.
Do not use a metal foil vent.
Failure to follow these instructions
can result in death or fire.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire,
this dryer must be exhausted outdoors.
• Use a heavy metal vent.
• Do not use a plastic vent.
• Do not use a metal foil vent.
STEP 2, If laundry center is not level,
"prop up the front of the laundry center
and adjust the front legs up or down
as necessary. Lower laundry center.
Repeat STEP 2 until the laundry center
is level.

° Do not exhaust laundry center into
a chimney, a wall, a ceiling, or a
concealed space of a building.
• The diameter of the heavy metal vent
must be 4 inches.
• Do not use an exhaust
magnetic latch.

hood with a

• If using an existing exhaust system,
disconnect vent from the laundry center
and clean one section at a time until you
reach the exhaust hood. To clean out
lint, you can use the hose attachment
on your vacuum or, use a pole or wire
with a feather duster or rag attached.

• Make sure exhaust hood is not plugged
with lint. Follow the instructions in this
section to reinstall your vent system.

ROUTE

THE

VENT

Typical installations
exhaust
rear of the laundry center.

from the

Avoid pushing the laundry center tightly
against a wall. This can crush or kink the
vent. Use the straightest path you can,
where possible. Avoid 90 ° turns.

______

This laundry center may be converted
to exhaust out the right or left side. To
convert the laundry center, one of the
following kits MUST be used.
Side Exhaust Kit No. 3391335 (white)
Side Exhaust Kit No. 3391336 (almond)
Follow the instructions in the kit to
avoid operational and personal hazards.
These kits are available at your local
Sears store or Sears Service Center.

Rear exhaust installations for standard
offset connections -_[see pgs. 36-37)

Typical installations for left or right side
exhausting

NOTE: Avoid pushing the laundry center
tightly against a wall. This can crush or
kink the vent. Use the straightest path you
can, where possible, to avoid 90 ° turns.

Rear exhaust installations for offset
connections with close clearances (see p. 38)

DETERMINE

VENT

LENGTH

Maximum Exhaust Lengths:
• Rear Exhaust. The maximum length
of the rear exhaust system depends
on the type of vent, the number of
elbows and the type of exhaust hood.
Refer to the chart below.
• Side Exhaust. Side exhaust adds
a 90 ° turn inside the laundry center.
To determine maximum exhaust
length, add one 90 ° turn to the chart.
EXHAUST HOOD TYPE

Number of
Maximum length of 4-inch
90 ° Turns diameter rigid heavy metal vent.
0
1
2

36 ft.
26 ft.
16ft.

34 ft.
24 ft.
14ft.

29 ft.
20 ft.
12ft.

Number of
Maximum length of 4-inch
90 ° Turns diameter flexible heavy metal vent.
0
1
2

22 ft.
16 ft.
8ft.

21 ft.
15 ft.
7ft.

16 ft.
10 ft.
2ft.

STANDARD
OFFSET
CONNECTIONS
Using 4-inch rigid heavy metal vent:
NOTE: Do not secure exhaust vent
joints with screws. Screws can catch
lint and slow the drying process.
Instead, use clamps to secure exhaust
vent joints.

STEP 3. Place a clamp on each end of
vent elbow and connect elbow to your
laundry center's exhaust outlet. Tape the
joint with duct tape. Tighten clamp.

STEP 1. Install a 4-inch metal elbow
on the hood and on the laundry center's
exhaust outlet.
STEP 2. Measure the length of 4-inch
rigid heavy metal vent needed to connect
the two elbows.

I !!

Clamp
STEP 4. Connect vent to elbow. Tape
the joint with duct tape. Tighten clamp.

---...--Wall

Dryerq
/
Rigid
heavy_
metal
vent
Ducttape
& clamps_"

Elbow

Duct
tape&
"" clamps

STEP 2

Elbow

STEP 5. Install one end of elbow on
vent, the other end to the exhaust hood.
Tape joints and tighten clamps.
NOTE: Once the exhaust vent is connetted and the laundry center is in its
final location, check to make sure the
laundry center is still level (see section
"1','LEVEL LAUNDRY CENTER).

Exhaust Finish Installation. See "REVIEW
INSTALLATION" on page 39.
hood

The vent usually comes in 2-foot lengths.
Use tin snips to cut the vent 3 inches
longer than your measurement in order
to make a connection.

Using 4-inch flexible
NOTE:

heavy metal vent:

Do notsecure

exhaust

vent

joints with screws. Screws can catch lint
and slow the drying process. Instead,
u'se clamps to secure exhaust vent joints.
_I'EP

1. Install a 4-inch metal elbow

on the exhaust hood and, if necessary,
on the laundry center's exhaust outlet.
STEP 2. Measure the length of 4-inch
flexible heavy metal vent needed from
the laundry center to the hood.

STEP 5. Place a clamp on each end of
vent elbow. Install one end of elbow on
vent, the other end to the exhaust hood.
Tape joints and tighten clamps.

/ Ct!®

Tape

Clamp
.-.-Wall
Dryer

Elbow
J (optional)

Flexible
heavy

Duct
_..

Ducttape
metal vent
& clamps

tape &
clamps

_ ._STEP 2
_ ..-.Elbow

LJ
o

Exhaust
hood

STEP 6. Stretch the vent only as
needed by pulling out from the center
in each direction. Do not stretch vent
sections over 6 feet. If distance is more
than 6 feet, use 2 or more sections of
rigid metal vent with flexible metal vent
attached at ends.
STEP 7. Connect the vent directly to the
laundry center's exhaust outlet or to a
separate elbow. Tape the joints with duct
tape. Secure with clamps.
STEP 8. To fit the vent over the duct on

STEP 3. Add 10 inches to the measure" ment for each bend in the vent.
STEP 4. Add 3 more inches to the
measurement
for connection over the
laundry
hood.

center's

exhaust

the hood it may be necessary to make
two 1h-inch cuts in the end of the vent to
allow it to expand.

outlet and

NOTE: Once the exhaust vent is connected and the laundry center is in its
final location, check to make sure the
laundry center is still level (see section
"1','LEVEL LAUNDRY CENTER).
Finish Installation.
See "REVIEW
INSTALLATION"
on page 39.

OFFSET
CLOSE

CONNECTIONS
CLEARANCES

WITH

When your exhaust vent is in a close
clearance behind the laundry center, or
if you are installing !/our laundry center
in a recessed area or closet, you will find
it helpful to install the exhaust vent by
using a loop system. A kit is available
from your local Sears store or Sears
Service Center.

NOTE: Vent systems come in many
varieties. Select the type that best
fits your installation, Three of the
most common types of installations
are illustrated here.

LOOP SYSTEM

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/
,'

",:..
",:,, .........

"_.:_
--;22 .......

i
i
i

Loop system
with standard elbows

Loop system with one offset
and one standard elbow
ii

PERISCOPE

SYSTEM

Vent system
with one periscope
(2-inch clearance)

. ...............

REVIEW

INSTALLATION

, Take a few minutes to complete
this checklist. It will help assure you
_ that you have a proper installation
and will increase your satisfaction
with your Kenmore laundry center.

[] Check electrical

requirements.
Be sure you have correct electrical
supply and recommended
grounding
method.

[] Check that you haw_:
• All the tools you started

with.

° Removed

materials.

all packaging

C] Check that the laundry
is level.

center

[] Check that the water faucets are
turned on.
[] Ensure that laundry center is
positioned in its final location. Make
sure vent is not crushed or kinked.

• Installed all parts listed on
pages 5-10.

FINAL STEPS

[] Plug the power supply cord into the
grounded outlet or connect
to power supply.

direct wire

D Turn power supply on.
[] Wipe the interior of the dryer drum
thoroughly with a damp cloth to
remove any dust.

[] Remove

the blue protective film on
the console and any tape remaining
on laundry center.

[] 'Take a few minutes and read the
Operating Instructions (pages 40-49)
to fully understand your new laundry
center.

F] Start the washer and allow it to
complete

the HEAVY DUTY Cycle.

r-] Start the dryer and allow it to complete
a full heat cycle (not the AIR DRY
Cycle). After five minutes, open dryer
door, You should feel heat inside the
dryer. If you do not feel heat, see
Troubleshooting
information on pages
64-65.
NOTE: You may notice a burning
odor. This smell is common when
the heating element is first used.
The smell will go away.

STARTING
To get the maximum cleaning and
fabric care from your washer, please
read and follow these instructions.

YOUR WASHER

STEP 1. Acid measured detergent
directly into washer basket. Then place
a load of sorted clothes in the washer.
STEP 2. Cl.3se washer lid.
STEP 3. Set WATER LEVEL Control O
based on tl_e size of your wash load
(see page 4.1).
STEP 4. Set WATER TEMP Control _)
(see page 41 ).

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.

PUSH & _.JRe#Ct_OOnNtS_TO SET

10 ST,_U_"

DUTY

STEP 6. Pull the Cycle Selector Control
(Timer) Kno:_ out. The dial will rotate
as the cycle progresses. "]"he knob will
not rotate.
STOPPINGi/RESTARTING
YOUR WAC,SH ER
• To stop the washer at any time, push
the Cycle Selector Control (Timer)
Knob in.
• Pull the knob out to restart.

PUSH ro STOP
10

HEAVY

STEP 5. Push the Cycle C}elector
Control (Timer) Knob i_ in and turn
to the right to desired ,cycle and time
(see pages 42-43).

REGULAR
GENTLE

6 SHORT

PERMANENT
PRESS

WATER

TEMJ _

WATER

LEVEL

MEDIUM

LOAD
10AD

KNIT/DELICATE
SOAK

SET WATER

LEVEL

CONTROL

SET WATER
CONTROL

TEMPERATURE

Your washer lets you select a wash
and rinse water temperature setting
based on the type of load you are
washing.

This control gives you the flexibility to
save water when washing small loads.

• Using warm rinse water will !leave
loads drier after the spin cycle than
if you use cold rinse water. However,
warm rinse.,; may increase wrinkling
when line drying.
• In cold climates, warm rinse 'water also
provides a more comfortable temperature
for handling the wash load.

Your washer lets yeu select a water
setting based on the size ef your wash
load.
• For normal leads, 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 TEMP

WATER LEVEL

WARM

COLD

WARM

COLD

MEDIUM
LOAD
SMALL
LOAD

LARGE
LOAD

RESET

SELECTING
Wash Water
Temperature

WATER

TEMPERATURES

Suggested Fabrics

Comments

HOT
120°F or above

• Work clothes
• Sturdy whites/
colorfast pastels
• Diapers

• Best cleaning for heavily soiled items
• Removes oils, perspiration, greasy soils
and stains
• Prevents gray= or yellowing

WARM
90°-110°F

• Dark/non-colorfast colors
• Permanent press items
• Nylon, polyester, acrylics,
silks, woolens
• Knits/delicate fabrics

• Best for model atel! soiled to lightly soiled items
• Safe for most fabris finishes
• Less fading an dye bleeding
• Reduces wrink g

COLD*
70o-90OF

• Extra-sensitive colors
• Non-colorfast items
• Hand washables

• Best for very li_ htly soiled items
• Saves hot wat_

*In wash water temperatures colder than 70°F detergents do not dissolve well. Also, soils may
be difficult to remove 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.

SETTING

YOUR

CYCLE

SELECTOR
CONTROL
(TIMER)
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
sensitive to agitation.

that is

• Sensitive dyes that may bleed.
Follow care label directions for drying.
Items that may shrink should be dried
flat. Block these items by gently stretching to original measurements. Woolens
tend to shrink more the first time they
are washed.
HEAVY DUTY
Use this cycle to get up to 12 minutes
of wash time for sturdy or heavily soiled
loads.
° Wash combines fast speed
agitation and fast spin speeds.

PERMANI'NT

PRESS

The PER_!ANENT PRESS Cycle
includes a load cooling process
that reduces wrinkling
,compared
to other' cycles.
You can select up to 10 minutes of wash
time. Wash combines slow speed agitation
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 cool water.
KNIT/DELICATE
Use this cycle for lingerie and loosely
knit items. Cycle has up to 8 minutes of
wash time with a pause and soak part way
through for more gentle care of lightly
soiled delicate items. Wash combines
slow speed a!;;itationfor gentle soil removal
and slow spin speeds to reduce wrinkling.
SOAK
SOAK Cycle features 4 minutes of fast
speed agitation followed b v 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 renove water. SOAK Cycle
should be followed by a HEAVY DUTY,
PERMANEN-r PRESS or PREWASH
Cycle with additional detergent.
NOTE: We do not recommend hot water
for soaking. It may set some stains.
PREWASH
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 I-:,_UTYor PERMANENT
PRESS Cycle with additional detergent.
HEAVY

DUTY
PERMANENT
PRESS

Kr,JIT/DELICATE

PREWASH
SOAK_

RINSE

SPIN ONLY

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.

A drain and spin may help shorten drying
times for some h,_avy fabrics or speci,alcare items by removing excess water."

STEP 2. Set WATER TEMP Control.

• For fast spin, u.'_ethe HEAVY DUTY
Cycle.
• For slow spin, use the PERMANENT
PRESS Cycle.

STEP 3. 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.

STEP 1. Set the Cycle Selector Control
(Timer) Knob 'to a SPIN setting.

STEP 2. Pull the Cycle Selector Control
(Timer) Knob ou!: to start washer.

STEP 4. Pull Cycle Selector Control
(Timer) Knob out to start washer.
HEAVY

DUTY
PERMANENT
PRESS

HEAVY

DUTY
PERMANENT
PRESS

KNIT/DELICATE
SOAK

PREWASH

KNIT/DELICATE

SOAK

SELF-CLEANING

LINT FILTER

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
have to clean the filter.

UNDERSTANDING
WASHER
SOUNDS

NORMAL

Your new laundry center's washer may
make sounds that your old washer 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 Wash
When you select a small load size setting 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. -Ihis happens during the end
of draining.

DUAL-ACTION

AGITATOR

Kenmore's 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 washing action is.

After Drain and Before Spin
When the cycle changes from draining
to spinning, you may hear a noise as the
gearcase shifts.

UNDERSTANDING WHAT
HAPPENS IN EACH CYCLE
PERMANENT

PRESS

HEAVY DUTY

KNIT/DELICATE

Fill to
selected level

t--ill to
selected level

Wash
selected time

Wash

Partial
Drain

Dra_n -

Pause

Spin

Fill for
cool down

Fill to
selected level

Wash

Rinse

Spin

Drain -

no spin

Fill to
selected level

selected level
Fill to

no spin

Pause
Wash

[)rain

no spin

Rinse

Spin
Spin

Fillto
selected level

Off

Drain no spin

Spin

Rinse

PREWASH
Drain no spin

Spin

Fill to
selected level

off

Wash
selected time

SOAK
Drain -

Off

Fill to
selected level

no spin

Spin

Off
(reset

to wash cycle
and time)

Agitate

Soak
(reset to SPIN to
drain washer)

STARTING

YOUR

DRYER

Fire Hazard

Explosion Hazard
Keep flammable materials and
vapors, such as gasoline, away
from dryer.
Do not dry anything that has ever
had anything flammable on it (even
after washing).
Failure to follow these instructions
can result in death, explosion,
or fire.

No washer can completely
remove oil.
Do not dry anything that has ever
had any type of oil on it (including
cookin£! oils).
Items containing foam, rubber,
or plastiic must be dried on a
clothesline or by using an air cycle.
Failure to follow these instructions
can result in death or fire.

To get the best drying results, you must
operate your dryer properly. This section
gives you this important information.

STEP 3. Set Cycle Selector Control
(Timer) _t; (see pages 47-48).

STEP 1. Check lint screen. Clean if
needed (see page 57).

STEP 4. F ress PUSH TO START DRYEF_
Button t_. Be sure door is closed.

STEP 2. Put laundry into dryer and
shut door.

PUSH TO
START DRYER
AUTO

DRY

AIR DRY
TIMED
,o __
uO _AEH

TOUCH

DRY

STOPPING/RESTARTING
YOUR DRYER
• To stop the dryer at any time, open
dryer door.
• To restart, press PUSH TO START
DRYER Bt_tton. Be sure door is closed.

• If you wish to end your drying cycle,
turn Cycle :-Selector Control (Timer)
to OFE

CYCLE DESCRIPTION
AUTOMATIC
DRYING

CYCLES

CYCLE DE-'SCRIPTIONTIMED DRY CYCLES
\

TIMED DRY CYCLE
The automatic drying cycles
(KNIT/DELICATE or PERMANENT
PRESS/NORMAL)
save you time by
providing the best drying results
in the shortest time.This can help
you save money on utility bills and
reduce the risk of fabric damage.

Use this cycle to get up to 50 minutes
of heated d=ying time.
• The heating cycle is followed by a
10-minute (approx.) cool-down period.
• The End-cf-Cycle Signal sounds once
the cycle is completed,
TOUCH LIP CYCLE

Use the automatic drying cycles for most
loads. Drying time varies according to
type of fabric, size of load, and dryness
setting.

Use this (-yele to smooth synthetic and
permanent press clothes that are clean
but wrinkled from being crowded in a
closet or suitcase.

KNIT/DELICATE

• This settirg provides about 15 minutes
of heated tumbling followed by a
t0-minute (approx.) cool-down period.

CYCLE

• Use this cycle for most loads of knitted,
delicate, or sheer fabrics. Clothes are
dried at low heat. When the dryness
selected is reached, the dryer goes into
a 5-minute (approx.) cool-down period..

• Remove clothes immediately when
tumbling stops.

PERMANENT PRESS/
NORMAL CYCLE

._GH.EATPERM PRESS
NORMAL

• Use this cycle for sturdy clothes or
permanent press items. Clothes are
dried at high heat. When the dryness
selected is reached, the dryer goes
into a 10-minute (approx.) cool-down
period.
AIR DRY z

Using Automatic Drying Cycles
• Set the Cycle Selector Control (Timer)
to NORMAL DRY (*) which is good for
most fabrics.
• At the end of the cycle, feel the dried
clothes. If they are damp, select MORE
DRY the next time you do a similar load.
If they are overdried, select LESS DRY
the next time you do a similar load.
• Dryness is determined by thermostats
that react to the amount of moisture in
the air exhausted from the dryer. Moist
air indicates clothes are still damp. D.ry
air indicates that moisture has been
removed.
• The End-of-Cycle Signal sounds once
the cycle is completed.

TIMED
10

TOUCH

DRY

USING

AIR DRY

KNIT/DEUCATE

LOWEST

Using this cycle gives you all the
benefits of hang drying with a shorter
drying time.
AIR DF:Y z_

Use the AIR DRY Cycle to get up
to 20 minutes of drying time in room
temperature air. Use this setting for
items that will not tolerate heat such as
plastics and foam rubber. Also use for
airing and fluffing items such as pillows.

TIMED
10

tL_J -

Refer to the following table for examples
of items that require drying without heat.
Use the AIR DRY Cycle, or place the
items on a line or rack to air dry.

Type of Load

AIR DRY Cycle*

DELICATE FABRICS
Sheer curtains (2 or 3 panels), gauze, lace, elc.
RUBBER, PLASTIC, HEAT-SENSITIVE FABRICS
Foam rubber- Pillows, padded bras, stuffed toys
• Make sure coverings are securely stitched.
• Shake and fluff pillows by hand several times during the cycle.
• Make sure pillows are completely dry. Foam rubber pillows
take a long time to dry.
Plastic - Shower curtains, tablecloths
Rubber-backed rugs
Olefin, Polypropylene, sheer nylon
*Reset time, as needed, to allow items to dry completely.

DRY

TOUCH UP

10 rain.
I 0 min.

10 min.
20 rain.
10 min.

END-OF-CYCLE

SIGNAL

Your dryer sounds a signal when
a drying cycle is finished.
The signal is helpful when you are drying
permanent press, synthetics, and other
items. These items should be removed
from the dryer as soon as it stops in
order to prevent wrinkles.

PUSH TO START DRYER BUTTON
Use this control to start the dryer.
Be sure the dryer door is closed.
Opening the door stops the dryer. It
will not start again until you close the
door and press the PUSH TO START
DRYER Button. Be sure the Cycle
Selector Control (Timer) is still on a
dry setting.

PUSH TO
START DRYER
AUTO

DRY I

SOFT-HEA'PSYSTEM

;_-,

SOFT-HE._r _ System guards against
overdryin£1. This helps your fabrics
retain the natural moisture they need,
prevents static, and reduces pillingthe formation of small lint.-like balls
on the surface of garments. Pilling
is the natural result of washing and
wearing ot garments.
Kenmore dryers help prevent overdrying so you get outstanding fabric
care. In the automatic drying and_timed
drying cycles, clothes are dried at the
temperature you selected until the last
few minute.,; of the cycle. The dryer then
switches to low heat.
COOL DOWN
Approximately ten minutes before the
end of the automatic drying and timed
drying cycles, clothes are tumbled without heat to help reduce wrinkles and make
clothes more comfortable to handle.

PREPARING
CLOTHES
FOR WASHING
AND DRYING

Follow these recommendations to
help save on utility bills and prolong
the life of your garments.
WASHING

AND DRYING

TIPS

• Close zippers, snaps, and hooks to
avoid snagging other items. Remove
heat-sensitive trim that can be damaged
by drying. Tie strings and sashes so
they will not tangle. Mend tears, loose
hems, and seams.
• Check garments for spots and stains
left after washing. Do not tumble these
items. Heat may permanently set stains.
• Check pockets before washing or
drying. Sharp or metal objects can
damage your washer interior or dryer
drum. Do not lay these objects on your
laundry center; they can damage the
finish. Turn pockets of heavy items
inside out for even drying.
• Turn synthetic knits inside out before
washing to avoid pilling.
• Stained or wet garments should be
washed promptly for best results.
• Place small items such as baby socks
or hankies in laundry bag for easier
removal.
• Articles to be ironed should be removed
from the dryer while still damp.

SORTING
• Separ,ate heavily soiled items from
lightly soiled ones, even if they
would normally be washed together.
Sep_rate lint givers (towels, chenille)
from li_t takers (corduroy, synthetics,
perma;_ent press). When possible,
turn lint givers inside out.
• Separate dark colors from light colors,
colorl_ast items from non-colorfast items.
• Sort by fabric and construction
(sturdy cottons, knits, delicate items).

Proper loading of your laundry center
contributes to proper cleaning and
fabric care and reduces machine noise.
LOADING

TIPS - WASHER

• 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 correct
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 reduce
wrinkling with permanent press clothes
and some synthetic knits. These items
should have more room 1:omove in the
water than heavy items (towels, jeans).
• Reduce wash time by using a lower
water lew._l setting. Loads with only a
few small items need less wash time.
For these suggested full-sized loads,
set the WATER LEVEL Control to the
highest water level setting.
LAUNDRY CENTER
Heavy Work Clothes
3 workshirts,

2 pairs pants

Towels
9 bath towels -- or - 6 bath towels, 3 hand towels,
6 wash cloths
Mixed Load
1 pair slacks, 2 pillowcases,

2 shirts, 1 T-shirt

Delicates

I camisole,

2 slips, 2 panties, 2 bras, 1 nightie,

1 half-slip

Permanent

Press

6 shirts - or - 2 double sheets, 2 pillowcases
or - 2 single

sheets,

2 pillowcases

Knits
2 slacks, 2 shi_ts - or - 3 dresses

TIPS - DRYER

• Mix large items with small items.
Load the dryer by the amount of space
items take up, not by their weight. Do
not overload the dryer. Overcrowding
causes uneven drying and wrinkling,
and can cause items to wear out faster
(because of pilling).
• You may need to rearrange large items
(sheets, blankets, tablecloths) during
a cycle to reduce bailing or rolling up.
• For better tumbling action, when drying
only a few small items, add one or two
lint-free towels. This also prevents small
lightweight items from blocking airflow.
USING DRYER
FABRIC SOFTENERS
Dryer fabric softeners are recommended
for reducing static cling. Always follow
package instructions carefully.
• Put one fabric softener sheet on top
of the load before starting the dryer,
Do not add a fabric softener sheet after
the drying cycle has started. Instant
heat can cause the fabric softener to
spot fabrics.
• Remove fabric softener stains by wetting
the stains and rubbing them with liquid
detergent or bar soap and rewash.
• Some fabric softeners can clog the
lint screen and slow drying. Use fabric
softeners labeled as dryer safe.

SAVING

ENERGY

• Use the automatic drying cycles to
dry most loads.
• Dry full loads only. Do not overdry.
• Avoid overloading dryer, adding wet
items to a partly dried load, or openin
the door unnecessarily.
• Shorten drying times by exhausting
laundry center properly and cleaning
exhaust vent and outside exhaust
hood as needed.
• Keel:, the lint screen clean.
• Use dryer where room air temperature
is above 45°E
• Sort loads by fabric weight and type.

STAIN

REMOVAL

RULES

Stained, heavily soiled, or greasy items
may need to be prewashed or soaked
for best results. Soaking helps remove
protein-type stains like blood, milk, or
grass. Prewashing helps loosen soil
before washing.
• Use warm water for soaking or prewashing stained laundry. Hot water
can set stains.
• Most stains are easier to remove when
they are fresh. Old or set stains may
not come out. Follow package directions
for pretreatment products.
• Before treating any stain, find out what
kind of stain it is, how old the stain is,
what kind of fabric it is, and if the fabric
is colorfast. (Check the care label.)
• Washing and drying can set some
stains.
• Start with cold or warm water. Hot
water can set some stains.
• When bleach is recommended, use
a bleach that is safe for the fabric.
• Test stain removers on an inside
seam or hidden corner of the item
to see if the color is removed.
• Put the stained area face down on a
paper towel or white cloth. Apply the
stain remover to the back of the stain.
This forces the stain off the fabric
instead of through it.
• Meat tenderizer or enzyme presoaks
help break down some protein stains
so they are easier to remove.

STAIN

REMOVAL

GUIDE

Alcoholic beverage
These stains turn brown with age, so
treat immediately. Sponge or soak fresh
stains witt', cold water. Wash. If stain
remains, soak 15 minutes in a solution
of lukewarm water, liquid detergent, and
a few drops of white vinegar. Rinse. Wash.
Blood
Rinse immediately or soak in cold water
with enzyrne presoak for 30 minutes or
longer. Rins,9. Rub detergent into any
remaining stains. Rinse. If stain remains,
put a few drops of 3% hydrogen peroxide
on stain fcr 3-5 minutes. Rinse thoroughly.
Wash.
Chewing gum
Use ice to make gum hard. Scrape off
what you c_.n. Sponge with a nonflammable fabric; cleaner. Let dry. Wash.
Chocolate

or coffee

Sponge immediately with a nonflammable fabric cleaner or apply a prewash
soil and stain remover. Rinse. Wash.
If stain remains, apply a liquid detergent
to stain or soak in warm water with an
enzyme presoak. Rewash.
Crayon or candle wax
Scrape off ,_xcess with a dull knife.
Place fabric- between two blotters or
facial tissue. Press with warm iron.
Remove color stain with nonflammable
fabric cleaner. Hand wash until stain
is gone. ff lull load is crayon stained,
take to cle;_ners or coin-operated dry
cleaning machine.
Cream, milk, or ice cream
Sponge wi:h a nonflammable fabric
cleaner, or a prewash soil and stain
remover. Rinse. Wash. Repeat if necessary. If staiq remains, apply a few drops
of liquid detergent and a few drops of
ammonia. Blot dry and rinse. If stain
remains, soak in an enzyme presoak.
Wash.

Deodorants or antiperspirants
Light stain: Treat with liquid detergent
or your regular laundry detergent.
Wash in hottest water safe for fabric.
Heavy stain: Place face down on towel
and treat with a paste of ammonia and
color-safe bleach. Let stand for 30 minutes.
Wash in hottest water safe for fabric.
Fat, grease, or oil
Items soiled with vegetable or cooking
oil should not be washed or dried. For
other types of greasy stains, use one
of the methods below:
• Use pretreatment stain remover. Follow
label directions. Wash in hottest water
safe for fabric.
• Use talcum powder to absorb as much
grease as possible. Sponge with a nonflammable fabric cleaner. Rinse. Wash.
• Treat with liquid detergent or rub a
detergent paste on the stain. Wash
using hottest water safe for fabric.
Fruit stains
Fresh stains: Soak immediately in cool
water. Wash. If stain remains, cover area
with a paste made of color-safe bleach,
a few drops of hot water, and a few drops
of ammonia. Wait 15 to 30 minutes. Wash.

Old stains: Sponge with white vinegar..
Rinse. Repeat procedure for fresh stains.

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Grass or green vegetables
Soak in warm or cold water with an
enzyme presoak for at least 30 minutes.
Wash in water temperature and bleach
safe for the fabric. For acetate, sponge
with a nonflammable fabric cleaner. If
stain remains, bleach with 3% hydrogen
peroxide. Rinse. Rewash.

::_'__

Ink or ballpoint pen ink
Pretreat using a prewash stain remover
or dry cleaning solvent. Sponge stain
continuously until all bleeding stops. Let
dry. Repeat if necessary. Wash. If stain
remains, bleach if safe for fabric.
NOTE: India and other indelible inks are
almost impossible to remove completely.
Iron or rust
Colored or non-colorfast items: Apply
lemon juice and salt. Place in the sun to
dry. Rinse thoroughly. Repeat if necessary
White or colorfast items: Try a rust
remowgr. Test first on inside seam or hem.
Some rust removers are not washer safe.
Follow package directions.
Ketchup or tomato products
Sponge immediately with a nonflammable
fabric cleaner or apply a prewash soil
and stain remover. Rinse. Wash. If stain
remains, apply a liquid detergent to stain
or soak in warm water with an enzyme
presoak. Rewash.
Lipstick
Apply nonflammable fabric cleaner or
prewash soil and stain remover. Blot with
absorbent material. Repeat if necessary.
Rinse. If stain still remains, rub with liquid
detergenl. Wash.
Meat juice or egg
Scrape off excess with a dull knife. Soak
in cold ,or warm water with enzyme presoak at least 30 minutes, or treat stains
with a r,onflammable fabric cleaner. Wash.

Mildew
Wash in hottest water safe for fabric.
If stain remains, soak in warm water and
a color-safe bleach for 15 to 30 minutes.
Rewash. (Old mildew stains are almost
impossible to remove. Mildew fungus
destroys or weakens fabrics.) An alternative to bleach is to treat with salt and
lemon juice and dry in direct sunlight.
Rinse and rewash. Mildew may form if
wet or damp laundry remains in your
washer for extended periods of time.
To prevent mildew, promptly dry laundry
after washing.
Mustard
Treat immediately. Scrape off excess
mustard. Sponge with a nonflammable
fabric cleaner or a prewash soil and stain
remover. Rinse. Work liquid detergent and
a few drops of vinegar into stain. Rinse.
If stain remains, apply 3% hydrogen
peroxide. Rinse and wash.
Paint
Hand wash paint-stained items.
Water base: Treat stains while still wet.
(These paints cannot be removed after
they have dried.) Rinse in warm water to
flush out paint. Sponge with a nonflammable fabric cleaner. Rinse. Wash.
Oil base: Scrape off fresh paint. Sponge
with a nonflammable fabric cleaner.
While stain is still wet with solvent, rub
liquid detergent into it. Wash with hottest
water safe for fabric.

Perspiration
Remove stains before ironing. Perspiration stains, may weaken fabric. Wash or
sponge stain thoroughly with detergent
and warm water. If perspiration has
changed the color of the fabric, use one
of the following treatments:
Fresh stain_:: Apply ammonia to stain.
Rinse. Launder to remove ammonia odor.
Old stains: Apply white vinegar to stain.
Rinse. Launder to remove vinegar odor.
Scorch
Severe scorch cannot be removed.
Wet stain with 3% hydrogen peroxide.
Cover with a dry cloth and press with
an iron as hot as is safe for 1he fabric.
Rinse well. Wash.
OR
Wet with lemon juice and spread in
the sun to dry. Wash.
Soft drinks
Sponge immediately with cold water.
Heat and detergent may set stain.

This section explains how to care for
your laundry center properly and safely.

Proper care of your laundry center
can extend its life and help you avoid
costly service calls.
CLEANING

YOUR WASHER

CLEANING

YOUR

DRYER

EXTERIOR
Use a soft, damp cloth to clean the
cabinet and console. Avoid using harsh
abrasives. Do not put sharp metal
objects on or in your dryer. They can
damage the finish.
INTERIOR

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 not put sharp or metal objects in your
washer. They can damage the finish.
Check all pockets for pins, clips, money,
bolts, nuts, etc. Do not lay these objects
on your laundry center 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

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INLET

HOSES

Replace inlet hoses after five years
of use to reduce the risk of hose failure.
Periodically inspect and replace inlet
hoses if you find bulges, kinks, cuts,
wear, or leaks. When replacing your inlet
hoses, mark the date of replacement
on the label with a permanent marker.

_ - _'"_-_-_:

Explosion
Use nonflammable

Hazard
cleaners.

Failure to do so can result in death,
explosion, fire, or burns.
Garments that contain unstable dyes,
such as denim blue jeans or brightly
colored cotton items, may discolor the
drum interior.
To clean dryer drum:
STEP 1. Make a paste with detergent
and very 'warm water and apply to a soft
cloth. Continue with STEPS 2-4.
or
STEP la. Spray nonflammable liquid
household cleaner on the stained area.
Continue Mth STEPS 2-4.
STEP 2. Scrub area until all excess dye
is removed.

STEP 3. Wipe thoroughi'y with a
damp cloth.
56

STEP 4. TL,mble a load of clean towels
for 20 minutes to dry.

CLEANING

THE LINT

SCREEN

Remove Lint Before Every Load
The lint screen is located on the back
wall of your dryer. Clean it before every
load. A screen blocked by lint can
increase drying time.
To clean:
STEP 1. Pull out the lint screen and
its cover.

IMPORTANT:
• Do not run the dryer with the lint screen
loose, damaged, blocked, or missing.
Doing so _;an cause overheating and
damagE; to both the dryer and fabrics.
• Some towels made of synthetic fibers
and natural fibers (polyester and cotton
blends) may shed more lint than other
towels, ca using your dryer"s lint screen
to fill up faster. Be sure to _emove lint
from the lint screen before and after
drying new towels.
Wash Lint Screen As Needed
Laundry detergents and fabric softeners
can cause a residue buildup on the lint
screen. Wash the lint screen with a nylon
brush if it becomes clogged due to a
residue buildup.
To clean:

STEP 2. Separate the cover and the
screen by squeezing the screen and
pulling on the cover at the same time.

Screen

STEP 1. Wet both sides of lint screen
with hot water.
STEP 2. Wet a nylon brush with hot
water and liquid detergent; scrub lint
screen with the brush to remove
residue bu Idup.

Cover

STEP 3. Roll lint off the screen with your
fingers. Do not rinse or wash screen to
remove lint. Wet lint is hard to remove.
STEP 3. Rinse screen with hot water.
STEP 4. Tlloroughly dry linl: screen
with a clean towel; replace in dryer.

STEP 4. Put the lint screen and cover
back together and push firmly back into
place.

To remove accumulated
inside, the dryer:

CHECKING
FOR AIR FLOW
OBSTRUCTION

lint from

From time to time, you may find it helpful
to check your laundry center and exhaust
system for proper air flow. Poor air flow
can result in longer drying times.
To check for air flow obstruction:
STEP 1. Check to ensure nothing is
blocking ventilation slots on laundry
center rear panel.
STEP 2. Inspect exhaust hood. It should
not be blocked or obstructed.
REMOVING

ACCUMULATED

LINT

Lint can gather inside the exhaust
vent or dryer and be fuel for a fire. Lint
should be removed every 2 to 3 years,
or more often, depending on dryer usage.
Cleaning should be done by a qualified
service person.
To remove accumulated
lint from
exhaust vent:
STEP 1. Disconnect exhaust vent from
the laundry center.
STEP 2. Clean one section of vent at
a time until you reach the exhaust hood.
To clean out lint, you can use the hose
attachment on your vacuum or, use a
pole or wire with a feather duster or rag
attached.

Electrical
Discennect

Shock Hazard

power before cleaning.

Replace all panels before operating.
Failure to follow these instructions
can result in death or electrical
shock.
STEP 1. Disconnect

power.

STEP 2. Remove back panel by removing
the screws along the frame.
STEP 3. Remove lint from the dryer base
with dusting brush or vacuum cleaner
attachrrent. Avoid damaging wires or
electric thermostats.

STEP 3. Reconnect vent as described
in the "INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS"
of this Owner's Manual.

STEP 4. Replace back panel;
reconnec[ and level laundry center
again, if r ecessary.

Lint

WINTER

STORAGE

Install and store your laundry center
where it will not freeze. Because some
water may stay in the hoses, freezing
can damage your laundry center. If
storing or moving your laundry center
during freezing weather winterize it.
To winterize laundry center:
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 antifreeze and
water. Some of the mixture will pump
out while the washer spins.
5. Disconnect
To use laundry

power.
center 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 laundry center only when
you are at home. If you will be on vacation or not using your laundry center for
an extended period of time, you should:
• Disconnect power.
• Turn off the water supply to the laundry
center. This helps avoid accidental
flooding (due to a water pressure surge)
while you are away.
• Wash dryer lint screen.
MOVING

CARE

• Disconnect power.
• Make sure leveling legs are secure.
• Use masking tape to secure washer lid
and dryer door.

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Problem

Possible Cause

Solution

Washer Leaks

Household plumbing is leaking.

Repair plumbing.

Inlet hoses not tight.

Tighten hoses
(see "INSTALLAI-ION'_Sections F & G).

Inlet hose washers not
properly seated.

Reseat washers
(see "INSTALLAI-ION'_Section F).

Drain hose not properly
clamped or is off.

Clamp drain hose
(s_e "INSTALLA-I-ION'_
Section E).

Drain is clogged.

Remove drain clogs. Laundry tub,
standpipe, or floor drain must be able to
h_.ndle 17 gallons of water per minute.

Tub moved forward during
unloading, causing water
to deflect off of tub ring.

Ensure tub is centered before
starting washer.

Laundry center not level
causing water to deflect off
of tub ring.

Ensure leveling legs are installed.
Level laundry center
(see "INSTALLATION'_Section I).

Load is unbalanced. Spray
rinses are deflecting off of load.

Redistribute the load.

Washer is overloaded. Fills
or spray rinses are deflecting
off of load.

Reduce load size.

Drain hose is kinked
or clogged.

3traighten or unplug hose
(see "INSTALLAIION'_ Section E).

Correct operation of
neutral drain,

,&tier a wash or rinse, the washer will
drain without spinning. After draining,
the spinning begins.

Lid is open.

Close the lid.

Drain hose is more than
96 inches above floor.

l_owerdrain hose
(see "INSTALLATION_Section E).

Too much detergent-excessive sudsing.

Use less detergent.

Wrong cycle for load
being washed,

Choose a cycle with a higher spin
speed (see "OPERATION").

Won't Drain/
Won't Spin/
Wet Loads

Problem

Possible Cause

Solution

Won't Drain/
Won't Spin/
Wet Loads
(cont'd)

Low voltage or using
an extension cord.

Check electrical source or call
electrician. Do not use an extension
cord.

Cold rinses.

Cold rinses leave loads wetter than
warm rinses. This is normal.

Continues
to Fill/
Continues
to Drain/
Cycle Stuck

Drain hose is less than
39 inches above floor.

Raise the drain hose
(see "INSTALLATION','Section E).

Drain hose fits tightly into
standpipe.

Adjust crain hose for loose fit
(see "INSTALLATION','Section E).

Drain hose taped into
standpipe.

Do not seal off drain hose with tape.
The cr£in hose needs an air gap.

Load is unbalanced.

Redistri3ute load.

Laundry center is not level.

Level laundry center
(see "INSTALLATION','Section I).

Floor not strong enough
to support laundry center.

Relocat_ laundry center
(see "INSTALLATION','Section A).

Gears engaging after drain
and before spin.

This is normal.

Upper part of agitator clicks
during wash.

This is normal.

Won't Fill/
Won't Rinse/
Won't Agitate/
Wrong

Water inlet valve
screens are plugged.

Clean screens.

Water is turned off.

Turn on water.

Temperature

Hot and cold hoses are
reversed.

Reverse hoses
(see 'INSTALLATION','Sections F & G).

Inlet hose is kinked.

Straighten hoses.

Timer dial is not lined up.

Turn l:iner knob to the right slightly
and icull to start.

Power cord not plugged in.

Plug Jn 3ower cord.

Washer Makes
Noise

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Problem

Possible Cause

Solution

Machine
Stops

Power cord not plugged in.

Plug in power cord.

No power at plug.

Check electrical source or call
electrician.

Fuse blown or circuit
breaker open.

Replace fuse or reset circuit breaker.
If problem continues, call electrician.

Using an extension cord.

Do not use an extension cord.

Timer is not lined up.

1urn timer to the right slightly
_.nd pull to start.

Timer knob not pulled out.

Set and pull out knob.

Washer at pause in
PERMANENT PRESS Cycle
(approximately two minutes).

Allow cycle to continue
(see "OPERATION").

Machine is overloaded.

W/ash smaller loads.

The top of the agitator moves
only in one direction.

This is normal.

The top of the agitator is loose.

This is normal.

Water Level
Too Low/Not
Completely
Filling

The top of the agitator is much
higher than the highest water
level. This creates a perception
of the washer not being full.

This is normal.

Tub is
Crooked

Tub pulled forward when
unloading,

Ensure tub is centered before
starting washer.

Tub moves.

This is normal.

Laundry center not level.

Ensure leveling legs are installed.
Level laundry center
(see "INSTALL_I-ION," Section I).

Improper sorting.

Sort lint givers from I!inttakers
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
hcld lint in water.

Detergent not dissolving.

Use wash water warmer than 70°E

Agitator Not
Working

Lint on Load
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Problem

Possible Cause

Solution

Tearing

Overloading. Improper
use of washer,

Loads should move freely during,.
wash. Wash smaller loads.

Improper use of chlorine
bleach. Undiluted bleach
will damage fabrics.

Do not pour chlorine bleach directly
on load. Wipe up bleach spills.

Sharp items not removed
from pockets; fasteners
not fastened.

Clean out pockets before washing.
Zip zipaers before washing.

Items damaged before
washing,

Mend rips and broken threads in
seams before washing.

Improper use of fabric
softener in washer or dryer,

Dilute fabric softener and add to
deep rinse only.

Iron in water (rust).

Install an iron filter.

Under use of detergent causing
soil to be redeposited,

Use enough detergent to remove
soil an::l hold it in suspension.

Dye transfer due to not
sorting loads properly,

Sort dark clothing from whites
and lights.

Dye transfer due to not
unloading washer promptly,

Unloar.Ithe washer as soon as
it stops.

Not removing load promptly.

Unload the washer as soon as it stops.

Wrong cycle for fabrics
being washed,

Use cold rinses and cycles with slow
spin speeds to reduce wrinkling.

Overloading.

Loads should move freely during
wash. Wash smaller loads.

Stains on
Load

Load is
Wrinkled

Wash water not warm enough to
If safe for fabric, use warm or hot wash
relax wrinkles. Using warm rinses, water. IJse cold rinse ,water.

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Hoses reversed.

Reverse hoses
(see "IklSTALLATION','Sections F & G).

Overloading.

Loads should move freely during
wash. Wash smaller loads.

Clothes wrapped around
agitator,

Do nol wrap items around agitator
when loading the washer.

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Load is
Tangled/
Twisted

Problem

Possible Cause

Solution

Not Drying

Lintscreen is clogged with lint.

(;lean lint screen.

Satisfactorily

Restricted air movement
Exhaust vent or outside exhaust
hood is clogged with lint.

Run dryer for 5-10 minutes. Hold
hand under outside exhaust hood to
check air movement. If you do not fee
air moving, clean exhaust system of
lint or replace m'haust vent with rigid ot
flexible heavy metal vent
(see "INSTALLATION;' Section J).

Exhaust vent is crushed
or kinked.

Replace with rigid or flexible
heavy metal vent
(_ee "INSTALLATION;' Section J).

One fuse is blown or circuit
breaker is tripped. The dryer
will appear to operate, but you
will not get any heat.

Replace fuse or reset breaker.

Timer or the temperature
control is set on AIR DRY.

Select the right cycle for the types
of garments being dried
(see "OPERATION").

Fabric softener sheets
blocking outlet grill,

Use only one softener sheet per load
ard only use it once.

Laundry center located in room
with temperature below 45°E

Move laundry center where it can
operate in ambient air temperatures
above 45°E

Large amount of moisture
in the load.

Expect longer dq! times with items
[hat hold more moisture (cottons).

Cold rinse water used.

Expect longer dq/times, but you are
:saving energy and reducing wrinkles,

Load too large and bulky
to dry quickly.

Separate load to tumble freely.

Power cord not firmly plugged
into a live circuit with proper
voltage.

Plug power cord into a live circuit.

Fuses blown or circuit
breakers tripped.

Re31acefuses or reset breakers.

Using a regular fuse.

Replace with a time-delay fuse.

Dryer door not firmly closed.

Close dryer door tightly.

PUSH TO START DRYER
Button not firmly pressed.

Press PUSH TO START DRYER
Button again.

Controls not set in an
ON position.

Fbset controls in an ON position.

Dryer Will
Not Run
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Problem

Possible Cause

Solution

Lint in Load

Lintscreen is clogged.

Clean lint screen. Check for air
moverrert.

Improper sorting.

Sort lint givers from lint takers
and by color.

Load is too big or heavy.

Dry smaller loads so lint can be
carried to the lint screen.

Load is overdried.

Use corr,_ct dryer settings for fabric.
Overd,'yilg can cause lint-attracting
static ,',see"OPERATION").

Paper or tissue in pockets.

Clean out pockets before drying.

Pilling being mistaken for lint.

Pilling (surface fuzz) is caused by
normal wear and laundering.

Improper use of fabric softener
in washer,

Use fabric softener sheets in dryer. Add
at beginning of cycle when !loadis cold.

Drying soiled items.

Items n_!edto be clean before
being dred.

Overdrying.

Match d'yer settings to fabric type
(see "OPERATION").

Poor garment quality.

Check quality of garment before
purchasing.

Manufacturer's care label
instructions not followed,

Follow fabric care label instructions
carefully.

Loads are

Overloading.

Dry smaller loads that can tumble freely.

Wrinkled

Overdrying.

Match dryer settings to fabric type
(see "O DERATION").

Load left in dryer at the
end of cycle,

Remow-_load as soon as tumbling
stops.

Household chemicals, paint,
or varnish being drawn into
dryer.

Do not use dryer while these chemical
fumes _re in the air.

First use of dryer element
(electric only).

Will be jone after the first cycle.

Thumping of rollers when
laundry center has set.

Thump will go away after 5 minutes
of drying.

Stains on Load

Items
Shrinking

Odors

Unusual
Sounds

LAUNDRY

CENTERS

"We Service What We Sell" is our
assurance that you can depend on
Sears for service. Your Kenmore
Laundry Center has added value
when you consider that Sears has
service units nationwide, staffed with
professional technicians trained on
all appliances Sears sells. They have
the knowledge and skills, tools, parts,
and equipment to ensure our pledge
to you that "We Service What We SelE'
Sears Maintenance Agreement
Maintain the value of your Laundry
System with a Sears Maintenance
Agreement. Kenmore Laundry
Centers are designed, manufactured,
and tested for years of dependable
operation. Yet any appliance may
require service from time to time. The
Sears Maintenance Agreement offers
you an outstanding service program
for your Kenmore Laundry Center.

The Sears Maintenance Agreement
• Is your way to buy tomorrow's
service at today's prices.
• Eliminates repair bills resulting
from normal use.
• Allows for as many service calls
as required.
• Prov des an annual Preventive
Main::enance Check at your request
to keep your laundry ,center in
proper running condition.

For more information,
call 1-800-827-6655.

For the repair or replacement parts you
need delivered directly to your home
Call 7 am - 7 pm, 7 days a week

1-800-366-PART
(1-800-366-7278)

For in-home major brand repair service
Call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week

1-8OO-4-REPAIR
(1-800-473-7247)

For the location of a Sears Parts and
Repair Center in your area
Call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week

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1-800-488-1222

For information on purchasing a Sears
Maintenance Agreement or to inquire
about an existing Agreement
Call 9 am - 5 pm, Monday- Saturday

1-800-827-6655
When requesting service or ordering
parts, always give the following
information:
• Product Name • Part Name
• Model Number • Part Number

SWAR,
America's Repair Specialists

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