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Owner's Manual and

Installation Instructions

24-Inch Wide

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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 Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A.

PART NO. 3405593 PRINTED IN U.S.A.

BEFORE USING YOUR NEW LAUNDRY CENTER

SEARS LAUNDRY CENTER WARRANTY

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS - WASHER

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS - DRYER

LAUNDRY TIPS

REMOVING STAINS

CARING FOR YOUR LAUNDRY CENTER

TROUBLESHOOTING - WASHER

TROUBLESHOOTING - DRYER

SEARS MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT

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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

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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

Limited Five Year Warranty on

Gearcase Parts

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.

Limited Ten Year Warranty on

Plastic Tub

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 work-

manship. You n_ust pay the labor cost to

have the plastic: tub 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.

Warranty Service

Warranty service is available by contact-

ing your nearest Sears Service Center in

the United States.

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 US

WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire,

electric shock, or injury to persons when

using your laundry center, follow basic

precautions, including the 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, dry-

cleaning 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.

• 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 user-

repair 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 rubber-

like 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.

SAVE THESE 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) Standpipe Drain System (p. 13)

Floor Drain System (p. 13) Recessed Area/'Closet Installation

Instructions (pgs. 14-15)

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B. INSTALL LEVELING LEGS (p. 17)

Parts Needed:

(supplied with laundry center)

2 rear leveling legs 2 front leveliqg legs

C. REMOVE STYROFOAM PACKING (p. 17)

Yellowcard

D.MAKEELECTRICALCONNECTION(pgs.18-28)

If usinga powercord:

ToolsNeeded: PartsNeeded:

V4-inch nut #2 Phillips head

driver (shown) screwdriver

or socket wrench

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: Pa=rtsNeeded:

'/4-inch nut #2 Phillips head

driver (shown) screwdriver

or socket wrench

Flashlight (optional

Wire stripper depending on installation)

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:

Pliers that open f_l_-_

to 19/'6 inches

Flashlight (optional

depending on installation)

Parts Needed:

(supplied with laundry center)

1 drain hose

1 silver, double-

1 yellow, single-wire wire hose clamp

hose clamp (top of (bottom of drain

drain hose) hose)

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

Tools Needed:

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Pliers that open ..j---'_ \ \,_

to 19/%inches

Flashlight (optional

depending on installation)

Parts Needed:

(supplied with laundry center)

2 water inlet hoses

4 flat water inlet hose washers

G. CONNECT INLET HOSES TO WATER FAUCETS (p. 31)

Tools Needed:

Pliers that open __

to1%6 inches _ OR_'

,uc e,

(optional

depending on

installation) Flashlight (optional

depending on installation)

Parts Needed:

(supplied with laundry center)

2 water inlet hoses

H. SECURE DRAIN HOSE (p. 32)

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Tools Needed:

Flashlight (optional

depending on installation)

Parts Needed:

(supplied with laundry center)

Plastic strap

I. LEVEL LAUNDRY CENTER (p. 33)

Tools Needed:

/16-inch

open-end wrench

Flashlight (optional

depending on installation) Wood block

J. CONNECT EXHAUST (pgs. 33-38)

Parts Needed:

(Supplied with laundry center)

2 front leveling legs with nuts

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Tools Needed:

Tin snips

Flashlight

(optional depending

on inslallation)

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Flat-bladed

screwdriver

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IParts Needed:

4-inch rigid or flexible

heavy metal vent

4-inch metal elbow(s)

(optional depending

on installation)

4-inch outlet

exhaust haod

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(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.

• 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.

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.

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LAUNDRY TUB DRAIN SYSTEM

Grounded receptacle:

Within 31/2feet of either

side of laundry center.

Separate

30-amp.

fuse.

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

Laundry tub drain

system: Needs a

minimum 20-gallon

laundry tub.

Support: Floor must be

sturdy enough to support a

total weight of 500 pounds

(includes laundry center and

load weight)

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 cf laundry center.

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ALTERNATE LOCATIONS-

STANDPIPE AND 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 carry-

away capacity o1'17 gallons per minute is

required.

If you have: You may need to buy:

Laundry tub or standpipe Sump pump system

taller 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 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).

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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.

•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.

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.

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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.

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**48 ._;q.in._

minimum

ventilation

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**24 ._;q.in.

_.._.' minirnum-

ventilation

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FRONTVIEW SIDEVIEW FRONTVIEW

(DOOR NOT SHOWN) (DOORSHOWN) (DOORWITH VENT)

* Additionalclearancesfor wall, doorandfloormoldingsmaybe required.

** Openingisminimumfor closetdoor.Louvereddoorwithequiva!entairopenings

is acceptable.

*** Additionalspaceis neededwhenexternalexhaustelbowis used. Canbe0" clearance

whenhouseexhaustingislinedupdirectlywithdryerexhaust.

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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.

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.

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B. INSTALL LEVELING LEGS

To install rear legs:

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 2. Push legs into holes in rear

corners until they snap into place.

STEP 3. Check adjustability of rear

legs, by pushing in one leg. The other

leg should come out. Check both legs.

If they do not adjust, repeat STEP 2.

To install front Ilegs:

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. Carefully stand the laundry

center upright. Because of the weight

of the laundry center, two people

should lift it.

C. REMOVE STYROFOAM

PACKING

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.

Yellow card

STEP 2. Pull the styrofoam packing out

of the washer.

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D. MAKE ELECTRICAL

CONNECTION

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

ELECTRICAL 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:

3-wire electrical

receptacle

(NEMA Type 10-30R)

And _bu Will Be GoTo

Connecting To: Page

A U.L.-listed, 120/240-volt

minimum, 30-amip., dryer

power supply cord.*

3-wire direct 0 A fused disconnect or

circuil breaker box.*

4-wire electrical

receptacle

(NEMA Type 14-30R)

A U.L.-listed, 120!240-volt

minimum, 30-amp., dryer

power supply cord.

4-wire direct

JA fused disconnect or

circuit breaker box.

*If local codes do not permit the connection of a frame-grounding conductor

to the neutral wire, see the instructions on page 23.

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21 - II.

24 - III.

27 -IV.

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I. THREE-WIRE ELECTRICAL

CONNECTION TO RECEPTACLE

Use a 3-wire power supply cord:

Fire Hazard

Use a new UL approved 30 ampere

power supply cord.

Use a 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.

Failure to follow these instructions

can result in death, fire, or electrical

shock.

This blade connected

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.

Do not connect plug end of power

supply cord into a live receptacle

before connecting power supply cord

to laundry center terminal block.

The power sLpply cord must have three,

No.-10 copper wires to match a three-

wire receptacle of NEMA Type 10-30R.

Spadeterminals

withupturnedends

(ORringterminals)

/

terminals

(ORspade

terminals)

Ne _ t0 thisconductor -__

_h-inch,U.L.-listed, Neutralwire

strainrelief (white)

Three-Wire Power Supply Cord

Three-wire receptacle

(NEMA Typel0-30R) I

GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS

This appliance must be grounded.

In the event of malfunction or break-

down, 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.

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 blockscrew

Neutral

wire Neutral

(white) groundingwire

: (green/yell0w)

Terminalblockcover Hold-downscrew External ground

3h..inch, U.L.-listed, connector

strain relief

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.

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I1. THREE-WIRE ELECTRICAL

CONNECTION (DIRECT WIRE)

Prepare cable as directed:

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.

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 current-

carrying 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.

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 power.

STEP la. Strip 31/2 inches of outer

covering from er_dof cable. If using

3-wire cable with grounding wire, cut

the bare wire ew.m with outer covering.

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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.

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STEP 2. Remove hold-down screw and STEP 4a. Place the hook-shaped end

terminal block cover, of the wire over the terminal block screv

The open side of the hook should face

Terminalblockcover H01d-d0wnscrew to the rig _t. Squeeze hook end of wire

/ I_ I _ together Loform a I,oo;.

outer terminal block screws using the

same method(s) described in STEP 4a.

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.

Securely l:ighten all electrical connections

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.

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.

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) Neutralgrounding

wire(green/yellow)

3h-inch,

U.L.-listed,

strain relief

Externalground

connector

3-Wire Connection with Direct Wire

and Frame-Grounding Conductor

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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)

External

ground

connector

Groundingpath

determinedbya

qualified e_ectrician

Alternate 3-Wire Connection wJith

External-Grounding Conductor

III. MAKE FOUR-WIRE

ELECTRICAL CONNECTION

TO RECEPTACLE

Use a 4-wire power supply cord:

Fire Hazard

Use a new UL approved 30 ampere

power supply cord.

Use a 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.

Failure to follow these instructions

can result in death, fire, or electrical

shock.

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.

Do not use an extension cord with this

laundry center.

Do not connect plua end of power

supply cord into a live receptacle before

connecting power supply cord to laundry

center terminal block.

Neutral

Grounding

prong

Neutralwire

ah-inch,U.L.-li.,;ted, (white)

strainreliel

\_

6

wire(green) Ring

terminals

Four-Wire Power Supply Cord

(Mobile home or other four-wire iinstallations)

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F0ur-wire receptacle

(NEMA Type14-30R)

GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS

This appliance must be grounded.

In the event of malfunction or break-

down, 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.

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. Disconnect power.

STEP 2. Remove hold-down screw

and terminal block cover.

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 corc through the strain relief.

STEP 4. Remove the center terminal

block screw. Remove the neutral ground-

ing wire (green/yellow wire) from external

grounding screw.

Centersilver-colored

terminalblockscrew

J

Green/yellowwire

of harness

\Externalground

connector

Terminalblockcover Hold-downscrew

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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.

Neutralwire

(white)

Centersilver-

terminal

screw

Greenwire

ot powersupply

cordor bare

copperwire

Neutral

groundingwire

(green/yellow)

3/4-inch

U.L.-listed,

strain relief

E_ernal

ground

connector

4-Wire Connection with

Frame-Grounding Conductor

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IV. FOUR-WIRE ELECTRICAL

CONNECTION (DIRECT WIRE)

Prepare cable as directed:

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.

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.

GROUNDING 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.

STEP la. Strip 5 inches of outer

covering from end of cable. Leave

bare grounding wire at 5 inches,

J

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.

STEP 2. Remove hold-down screw

and termin_LI block cover,

Terminalblockcover H01d-d0wnscrew

i

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 direct

wire cable through the strain relief.

STEP 4. Remove the center terminal

block screw. Remove the neutral ground-

ing wire (green/yellow wire) from external

grounding screw.

Centersilver-colored

terminalblockscrew

J

Green/yellowwire

ofharness

Externalground

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.

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 7. Connect the ether two wires

to outer terminal block screws. Use the

same method described in STEP 6.

STEP 8. Connect the direct wire cable

(bare) grounding wire to the external-

grounding 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.

Centersilver-colored

terminalblockscrew

Neutral

wire Neutral

(white) groundingwire

:(green/yellow)

3/4-inch,

U.L.-listed,

strain relief

External ground

connector

Barecopperwire

4-Wire Connection with Direct Wire

and Frame-Grounding Conductor

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E. 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: To ensure proper installa-

tion, this procedure must be followed

exactly.

a. Wet the inside of the straight end of

the drain hose with tap water. DO

NOT USE ANY OTHER LUBRICANT.

b. Squeeze ears of silver, double-wire

clamp with pliers to open. Place clamp

over the straight end of the drain hose

1/4-inch from the end.

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.

PUSH

d. Place clarnp over area marked

"CLAMR' Release clamp.

Soft

coupler

Drain

hose _%Ribbed

/stops

,...,,-o_.;- ._:,,,_._--_....;.-::._..-.,. :-:-;_::. ,i/'::.-.i.> :. 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).

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J

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.

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

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.

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.

Flat

washer

Hose

coupling

3O

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.

C01d

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 OVER-

TIGHTEN; this could damage 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.

STEP 2. Attach the hose with the red

coupling to the hot water faucet. Screw

on coupling by hand. Make an additional

two-thirds turn with pliers to tighten coupling.

DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN; this could

damage the coupling.

STEP 3. Attach the hose with the

blue coupling to the cold water faucet.

Screw on coupling 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 will 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 1-800-366-PART (1-800-366-7278).

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H. SECURE DRAIN HOSE

Securing the drain hose properly will

protect your floors from damage due

to water leakage.

STEP 1. Move laundry center to its final

location.

STEP 2. Use the plastic strap from

the parts bag to wrap the drain hose

together with the laundry tub or stand-

pipe. Secure plastic 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.

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I. LEVEL LAUNDRY CENTER J. CONNECT EXHAUST

Leveling your laundry center

properly prevents excessive

noise and vibration.

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.

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.

A properly exhausted laundry center

will give you the shortest drying time,

lower your utility bill, and extend the

life of the laundry center.

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 aplastic vent.

• Do not use a metal foil vent.

° Do not exhaust laundry center into

a chimney, a wall, a ceiling, or a

concealed space of abuilding.

• The diameter of the heavy metal vent

must be 4 inches.

• Do not use an exhaust hood with a

magnetic latch.

• 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. 33

ROUTE THE VENT

Typical installations exhaust from the

rear of the laundry center.

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)

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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 36 ft. 34 ft. 29 ft.

1 26 ft. 24 ft. 20 ft.

2 16ft. 14ft. 12ft.

Number of Maximum length of 4-inch

90° Turns diameter flexibleheavy metal vent.

0 22 ft. 21 ft. 16 ft.

1 16 ft. 15 ft. 10 ft.

2 8ft. 7ft. 2ft.

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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 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.

Dryerq

Rigid _)

heavy_

metal

vent

Ducttape

&clamps_"

---...--Wall

/Elbow

Duct

tape&

"" clamps

iSTEP 2

iElbow

Exhaust

hood

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.

jj I !!

Clamp

STEP 4. Connect vent to elbow. Tape

the joint with duct tape. Tighten clamp.

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 con-

netted 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.

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 aconnection.

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Using 4-inch flexible heavy metal vent:

NOTE: 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.

Dryer

Flexible

heavy

metal vent _LJ

o

Ducttape

& clamps

.-.-Wall

Elbow

J(optional)

Duct

_.. tape &

clamps

_._STEP 2

_..-.Elbow

Exhaust

hood

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 center's exhaust outlet and

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 m

Clamp

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

the hood it may be necessary to make

two 1h-inch cuts in the end of the vent to

allow it to expand.

NOTE: Once the exhaust vent is con-

nected 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.

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OFFSET CONNECTIONS WITH

CLOSE CLEARANCES

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

Loop system

with standard elbows

PERISCOPE SYSTEM ................

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",:.. "_.:_

",:,, ......... --;22 .......

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i

Loop system with one offset

and one standard elbow

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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 all packaging materials.

•Installed all parts listed on

pages 5-10.

C] Check that the laundry center

is level.

[] 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.

FINAL STEPS

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Plug the power supply cord into the

grounded outlet or connect direct wire

to power supply.

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]

r-]

Start the washer and allow it to

complete the HEAVY DUTY Cycle.

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.

3_

To get the maximum cleaning and

fabric care from your washer, please

read and follow these instructions.

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 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 ).

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).

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 & _.JRe#Ct_OOnNtS_TO SET _ 10 ST,_U_" PUSH ro STOP

HEAVY DUTY

10 REGULAR

8 GENTLE

6SHORT

PERMANENT

PRESS

WATER TEMJ _WATER LEVEL

MEDIUM

LOAD

10AD

SOAK

18

KNIT/DELICATE

4O

SET WATER LEVEL CONTROL

This control gives you the flexibility to

save water when washing small loads.

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 LEVEL

MEDIUM

LOAD

SMALL LARGE

LOAD LOAD

RESET

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.

• 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 amore comfortable temperature

for handling the wash load.

WATER TEMP

WARM WARM

COLD WARM

COLD COLD

SELECTING WATER TEMPERATURES

Wash Water

Temperature Suggested Fabrics Comments

HOT • Work clothes •Best cleaning for heavily soiled items

120°F or above • Sturdy whites/ • Removes oils, perspiration, greasy soils

colorfast pastels and stains

•Diapers •Prevents gray= or yellowing

WARM

90°-110°F

COLD*

70o-90OF

• 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 model atel! soiled to lightly soiled items

• Safe for most fabris finishes

• Less fading an dye bleeding

• Reduces wrink g

• Best for very li_htly soiled items

• Saves hot wat_

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.

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=

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 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.

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 bv 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.

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HEAVY DUTY

PERMANENT

PRESS

PREWASH

SOAK_

Kr,JIT/DELICATE

!

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 TEMP Control.

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 4. Pull Cycle Selector Control

(Timer) Knob out to start washer.

HEAVY DUTY

PERMANENT

PRESS

PREWASH --

SOAK

KNIT/DELICATE

SPIN ONLY

A drain and spin may help shorten drying

times for some h,_avy fabrics or speci,al-

care items by removing excess water."

STEP 1. Set the Cycle Selector Control

(Timer) Knob 'to a SPIN setting.

• For fast spin, u.'_ethe HEAVY DUTY

Cycle.

• For slow spin, use the PERMANENT

PRESS Cycle.

STEP 2. Pull the Cycle Selector Control

(Timer) Knob ou!: to start washer.

HEAVY DUTY

PERMANENT

PRESS

SOAK

KNIT/DELICATE

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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.

DUAL-ACTION TM AGITATOR

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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.

UNDERSTANDING NORMAL

WASHER SOUNDS

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 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. -Ihis happens during the end

of draining.

After Drain and Before Spin

When the cycle changes from draining

to spinning, you may hear a noise as the

gearcase shifts.

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UNDERSTANDING WHAT

HAPPENS IN EACH CYCLE

PERMANENT PRESS

Fill to

selected level

Wash

selected time

Partial

Drain

Pause

Fill for

cool down

Wash

Drain -

no spin

Spin

Fillto

selected level

Rinse

Drain -

no spin

Spin

Off

HEAVY DUTY

Fill to

selected level

Wash

selected time

Dra_n -

no spin

Spin

Fill to

selected level

Rinse

Drain -

no spin

Spin

Off

PREWASH

Fill to

selected level

Wash

selected time

Drain -

no spin

Spin

Off

(reset to wash cycle

and time)

KNIT/DELICATE

t--ill to

selected level

Wash

Pause

Wash

[)rain -

no spin

Spin

Fill to

selected level

Rinse

Drain -

no spin

Spin

off

SOAK

Fill to

selected level

Agitate

Soak

(reset to SPIN to

drain washer)

STARTING YOUR DRYER

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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.

To get the best drying results, you must

operate your dryer properly. This section

gives you this important information.

STEP 1. Check lint screen. Clean if

needed (see page 57).

STEP 2. Put laundry into dryer and

shut door.

Fire Hazard

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.

STEP 3. Set Cycle Selector Control

(Timer) _t; (see pages 47-48).

STEP 4. F ress PUSH TO START DRYEF_

Button t_. Be sure door is closed.

PUSH TO

START DRYER

AUTO DRY I

,o

AIR DRY

TIMED DRY

,o __ TOUCH UP

uO _AEH _"

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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

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 the automatic drying cycles for most

loads. Drying time varies according to

type of fabric, size of load, and dryness

setting.

KNIT/DELICATE 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..

PERMANENT PRESS/

NORMAL CYCLE

• 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.

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.

CYCLE DE-'SCRIPTION-

TIMED DRY CYCLES

\

TIMED DRY CYCLE

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 this (-yele to smooth synthetic and

permanent press clothes that are clean

but wrinkled from being crowded in a

closet or suitcase.

• This settirg provides about 15 minutes

of heated tumbling followed by a

t0-minute (approx.) cool-down period.

• Remove clothes immediately when

tumbling stops.

._GH.EATPERM PRESS

NORMAL

AIR DRY z

TIMED DRY

10 1TOUCH UP

USING AIR DRY

Using this cycle gives you all the

benefits of hang drying with a shorter

drying time.

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.

KNIT/DEUCATE LOWEST

AIR DF:Y z_

TIMED DRY

10 tL_J -TOUCH UP

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

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

AIR DRY Cycle*

10 rain.

I 0 min.

10 min.

20 rain.

10 min.

*Reset time, as needed, to allow items to dry completely.

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END-OF-CYCLE SIGNAL SOFT-HEA'PSYSTEM /;_-,

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

SOFT-HE._r _System guards against

overdryin£1. This helps your fabrics

retain the natural moisture they need,

prevents static, and reduces pilling-

the 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 over-

drying 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 with-

out heat to help reduce wrinkles and make

clothes more comfortable to handle.

AUTO DRY I

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.

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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).

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LOADING

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 pack-

ing 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._lsetting. 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, 2slips, 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

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LOADING 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.

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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 pre-

washing 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 anonflam-

mable fabric; cleaner. Let dry. Wash.

Chocolate or coffee

Sponge immediately with a nonflam-

mable 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 neces-

sary. 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.

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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 non-

flammable 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.

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 pre-

soak at least 30 minutes, or treat stains

with a r,onflammable fabric cleaner. Wash.

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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 alter-

native 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 nonflam-

mable 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.

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Perspiration

Remove stains before ironing. Perspira-

tion 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.

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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

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 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.

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

Explosion Hazard

Use nonflammable 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.

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.

STEP 2. Separate the cover and the

screen by squeezing the screen and

pulling on the cover at the same time.

Screen

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, causing 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 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.

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 4. Put the lint screen and cover

back together and push firmly back into

place.

STEP 3. Rinse screen with hot water.

STEP 4. Tlloroughly dry linl: screen

with a clean towel; replace in dryer.

CHECKING FOR AIR FLOW

OBSTRUCTION

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.

STEP 3. Reconnect vent as described

in the "INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS"

of this Owner's Manual.

To remove accumulated lint from

inside, the dryer:

Electrical Shock Hazard

Discennect 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.

jLint

STEP 4. Replace back panel;

reconnec[ and level laundry center

again, if r ecessary.

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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 power.

To use laundry 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 vaca-

tion 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.

Mostlaunderingproblemsareeasily

solvedifyouunderstandthecause.

Checkthesetablesforcommonlaundry

andwasherproblems.I1:youneed

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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 Reseat washers

properly seated. (see "INSTALLAI-ION'_Section F).

Drain hose not properly Clamp drain hose

clamped or is off. (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 Ensure tub is centered before

unloading, causing water starting washer.

to deflect off of tub ring.

Laundry center not level Ensure leveling legs are installed.

causing water to deflect off Level laundry center

of tub ring. (see "INSTALLATION'_Section I).

Load is unbalanced. Spray Redistribute the load.

rinses are deflecting off of load.

Washer is overloaded. Fills Reduce load size.

or spray rinses are deflecting

off of load.

Won't Drain/ Drain hose is kinked 3traighten or unplug hose

Won't Spin/ or clogged. (see "INSTALLAIION'_Section E).

Wet Loads Correct operation of ,&tier 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 l_owerdrain hose

96 inches above floor. (see "INSTALLATION_Section E).

Too much detergent-- Use less detergent.

excessive sudsing.

Wrong cycle for load Choose a cycle with a higherspin

being washed, speed (see "OPERATION").

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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 an extension

Wet Loads cord.

(cont'd) 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 E).

Continues

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

Cycle Stuck standpipe. (see "INSTALLATION','Section E).

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

standpipe. The cr£in hose needs an air gap.

Washer Makes Load is unbalanced. Redistri3ute load.

Noise Laundry center is not level. Level laundry center

(see "INSTALLATION','Section I).

Floor not strong enough Relocat_ laundry center

to support laundry center. (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

reversed. (see 'INSTALLATION','Sections F & G).

Inlet hose is kinked. Straighten hoses.

Timer dial is not lined up. Turnl:iner knob to the right slightly

and icull to start.

Power cord not plugged in. Plug Jn 3ower cord.

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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 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 Allow cycle to continue

PERMANENT PRESS Cycle (see "OPERATION").

(approximately two minutes).

Machine is overloaded. W/ash 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 Tub pulled forward when Ensure tub is centered before

Crooked unloading, 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).

Lint on Load 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

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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 zipaers before washing.

not fastened.

Items damaged before Mend rips and broken threads in

washing, seams before washing.

Stains 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 an::lhold it in suspension.

Dye transfer due to not Sort dark clothing from whites

sorting loads properly, and lights.

Dye transfer due to not Unloar.Ithe 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 enoughto If safe for fabric, use warm or hot wash

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

Hoses reversed. Reverse hoses

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

Load is Overloading. Loads should move freely during

Tangled/ wash. Wash smaller loads.

Twisted Clothes wrapped around Do nol wrap items around agitator

agitator, when loading the washer.

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Problem Possible Cause Solution

Not Drying Lintscreen is clogged with lint. (;lean lint screen.

Satisfactorily Restricted air movement Run dryer for 5-10 minutes. Hold

Exhaust vent or outside exhaust hand under outside exhaust hood to

hood is clogged with lint. 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).

Replace with rigid or flexible

heavy metal vent

(_ee "INSTALLATION;' Section J).

Replace fuse or reset breaker.

Exhaust vent is crushed

or kinked.

One fuse is blown or circuit

breaker is tripped. The dryer

will appear to operate, but you

will not get any heat.

Timer or the temperature Select the right cycle for the types

control is set on AIR DRY. of garments being dried

(see "OPERATION").

Fabric softener sheets Use only one softener sheet per load

blocking outlet grill, ard only use it once.

Laundry center located in room Move laundry center where it can

with temperature below 45°E operate in ambient air temperatures

above 45°E

Large amount of moisture Expect longer dq! times with items

in the load. [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 Separate load to tumble freely.

to dry quickly.

Dryer Will Power cord not firmly plugged Plug power cord into a live circuit.

Not Run into a live circuit with proper

voltage.

Fuses blown or circuit Re31acefuses or reset breakers.

breakers tripped.

Using a regular fuse. Replace witha time-delay fuse.

Dryer door not firmly closed. Close dryer door tightly.

PUSH TO START DRYER Press PUSH TO START DRYER

Button not firmly pressed. Button again.

Controls not set in an Fbset controls in an ON position.

ON position.

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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,_ctdryer 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.

Stains on Load Improper use of fabric softener Use fabric softener sheets in dryer.Add

inwasher, at beginning of cycle when !loadis cold.

Drying soiled items. Items n_!edto be clean before

being dred.

Items Overdrying. Match d'yer settings to fabric type

Shrinking (see "OPERATION").

Poor garment quality. Check quality of garment before

purchasing.

Manufacturer's care label Follow fabric care label instructions

instructions not followed, 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 Remow-_load as soon as tumbling

end of cycle, stops.

Odors Household chemicals, paint, Do not use dryer while these chemical

or varnish being drawn into fumes _re in the air.

dryer.

First use of dryer element Will be jone after the first cycle.

(electric only).

Unusual Thumping of rollers when Thump will go away after 5 minutes

Sounds laundry center has set. of drying.

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