Kenmore 11028803890, 11028802890, 11026702690, 11018702790, 11018532790 Owner’s Manual

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Owner's Manual and

Installation Instructions

Two-Speed AUTOMATIC WASHERS

IMPOR'FANT:

Read and follow all safety and operating instructions before first use of this product.

Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A.

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

Your washer may look different from the washer shown.

BEFORE USING YOUR NEW WASHER

SEARS AUTOMATIC WASHER WARRANTY

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

OPERATING YOUR WASHER

LAUNDRY TIPS

CARING FOR YOUR WASHER

TROUBLESHOOTING 31

SEARS MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT 35

Please read this manual. It will help

you install and operate your new

Kenmore washer in the safest and most economical way.

For more information about the care

and operation of Kenmore appliances call your nearest Sears store. You will

need the complete model and serial numbers when requesting information.

Your washer's model and serial numbers are located on the Model and Serial Number Plate.

ModelandSerial

NumberPlate .

Use the space below to record the model

number and serial number of your new Kenmore Washer.

Model No.

Serial No.

Date of Purchase

Keep this book and your Sears Salescheck (receipt) in a safe

place for future reference.

FULl. 1-YEAR WARRANTY ON MECHANICAL AND ELECTRICAL PARTS

For one year from the date of purchase,

when the washer is installed and operated

in accordance with the instructions in

the Owner's Manual, Sears will repair or

replace any mechanical or electrical parts in this washer, if .defective in material or

workmanship.

LIMITED 5-YEAR WARRANTY ON GEARCASE PARTS

After one year and until five years from the date of purchase, Sears will furnish

replacement part,_ for any defective gear-

case parts. You will be charged for labor.

LIMITED 10-YEAR WARRANTY

ON PLASTIC TUB

After one year and until ten years from date of purchase, Sears will furnish a

replacement plastic tub for any plastic

tub which is defective in material or work- manship. You will be charged for labor.

If the washer is subjected to other than

private family use, the above warranty

coverage is effective for only 90 days. WARRANTY SERVICE IS AVAILABLE

BY CONTACTING THE NEAREST

SEARS SERVICE CENTER IN THE

UNITED STATES.

This warranty applies only while this product is in use in the United States.

This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.

Sears Roebuck and Co., Dept. 817WA, Hoffman Estates, IL 60179.

_bur safety and the safety of others is very important.

We have provided many important safety messages in this manual and on your' appliance. Always read and obey all safety messages.

This is the safety alert symbol. This symbol alerts you to hazards that can kill or hurt you and others.

All safety messages will be preceded by the safety alert symbol and the word "DANGER" or "WARNING"

These words mean:

You will be killed or seriously injured if you don't follow

instructions.

You can be killed or seriously injured if you don't follow

instructions.

All safety messages will identify the hazard, tell you how to reduce the clhance of injury, and tell you what can happen if the instructions are

not followed.

YOURSAFETYISIMPORTANTTOUS

WARNING:To reduce the risk of fire,

electric shock, or injury to persons

when using your washer, follow basic

precautions, including the following:

• Read all instructions before using the washer.

• Do not wash articles that have been

previously cleaned in, washed in, soaked

in, or spotted with gasoline, dry-cleaning solvents, other flammable or explosive substances as they give off vapors that could ignite or explode.

• Do not add gasoline, dry-cleaning solvents, or other flammable or explosive

substances to the wash water. These substances give off vapors that could ignite or explode.

• Under certain conditions, hydrogen gas may be produced in a hot water system

that has not been used for 2 weeks or more. HYDROGEN GAS IS EXPLOSIVE.

If the; hot water system has not been

used for such a period, before using a

washing machine, turn on all hot water faucets and let the water flow from each

for several minutes. This will release any accumulated hydrogen gas. As the gas is

flammable, do not smoke or use an open flame during this time.

• Do not allow children to play on or in the washer. Close supervision of children is

necessary when the washer is used near children.

• Before the washer is removed from service or discarded, remove the lid.

• Do not reach into the washer if the tub or agitator is moving.

• Do not install or store this washer where it will be exposed to the weather.

• Do not tamper with controls.

• Do not repair or replace any part of the

washer or attempt any servicing unless

specifically recommended in the Owner's Manual or in published user-repair

instructions that you understand and have the skills to carry out.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

IMPORTANT: Observe all governing codes and ordinances.

INSTALLATION OVERVIEW

For a complete list of tools and parts

needed, see pages 6-8.

A. SELECT LOCATION

FOR YOUR WASHER (pgs. 10-12) Recessed Area/

Closet Installation Instructions (p. 10)

Laundry Tub Drain System (p. 11)

39"

Standpipe Drain System (p. 12)

Floor Drain System (p. 12)

B.RE!MOVESHIPPINGSTRAP(p.13)

Tools Needed:

Scissors Flashlight (optional

depending on installation)

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

Tools Needed:

Pliers that open

to 19/le inches

' TWIST

AND

PUSH

Parts Needed:

Flashlight (optional depending on

installation)

1 yellow, single-wire

hose clamp (top of drain hose)

1 silver, double-

wire hose clamp

(bottom of drain hose)

D. CONNECT INLET HOSES TO WASHER (pgs. 15-16)

Tools Needed: Parts Needed:

Pliers that open

to 1_/18inches

2 water inlet hoses

Flashlight (optional depending

on installation)

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

Tools Needed: Parts Needed:

Pliers that open to 19/16inches

4 flat water inlet hose washers

thoses

uc et

(optional

depending on

installation)

depending on installation)

Flashlight (optional

F. SECURE DRAIN HOSE (p. 17)

;..,:

Tool.,; Needed: Parts Needed:

Flashlight (optional depending on

installation)

Shipping strap with fastener

G. LI-VEL WASHER (p. 18)

Tools Needed: Parts Needed:

%6-Inch open-

end wrench

Flashlight (optional Wood block depending on installation)

Level

2 front leveling legs with nuts

Selecting the proper location for your washer will improve its performance and minimize concerns like washer

walk or noise. ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS

120-Volt, 60-Hz., AC-only, 15- or

20-ampere fused electrical supply is required. (Time-delay fuse or circuit

breaker is recommended.) Connect to individual branch circuit.

Electrical Shock Hazard

Plug into a grounded 3-prong outlet.

Do not remove ground prong. Do not use an adapter.

Do not use an extension cord. Failure to follow these instructions

carl result in death, fire, or electrical shock.

WARNING: Improper connection of

the equipment grounding conductor can result in..a risk of electric shock. Check

with a qualified electrician or serviceman

GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS

if you are in doubt as to whether the appliance is properly grounded. Do not modify the plug provided with the appli-

ance - if it will not fit the outlet, have a proper outlet installed by a qualified

electrician. For your personal safety, this washer

must be grounded. In the event of malfunction or breakdown, grounding

will reduce the risk of electric shock

by providing a path of least resistance

for electric current.

This washer is equipped with a power supply cord having a 3-prong grounding

plug. To minimize possible shock hazard,

you must plug the power supply cord

into a mating 3-prong grounding-type wall receptacle, grounded in accordance

with National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA

70-latest edition and all local codes and

ordinances.

3-Prong

Grounding-Type

3-Prong

Grounding Plug

I G_rounding

Wall Receptacle

...) Prong

Power Supply

_-___.____

Cord

A. SELECT LOCATION

FOR YOUR WASHER -

RECESSED AREA/ CLOSET INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

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

48 sq. in.

minimum-

ventilation

24 sq. in.

minimum-

ventilation

19"

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FrontView SideView FrontView

(DoorNotShown) (DoorShown) (DoorWithVent)

area

3'"

*Additionalclearancefor wall, doorandfloormoldingsmayberequired.

Toreducetransferof washersounds,a clearanceof1 inchon thesidesoflhe washerisrecommended.

**Washer widthcanbe 24"or 27"dependingon modelselected.

• The installation spacing is in inches and is the minimum allowable.

• Allow additional space if other appli- ances are to be installed in the area.

• If closet door is installed, the mini- mum air openings in top and bottom

are required. Louvered doors with equivalent air openings in top and

bottom are acceptable.

LAUNDRY TUB DRAIN SYSTEM

Check location where washer will be installed. This washer can be installed

using one of three, systems:

• Laundry tub drain system (below)

• Standpipe drain system (p. 12)

• Floor drain system (p. 12)

Do not store or operate washer at or below 32°F (some water may remain in washer). See page 30 for Winterizing

Information. Proper installation is your responsibility.

Make sure you have everything necessary for correct installation including the

following points:

Grounded receptacle: Must be within 4 feet of where the

power cord is attached to the back of the washer.

Hot and cold water faucets:

Must be within 4 feet of the hot and cold water fill valves

attached to the back of the washer and provide water

pressure between 5-100 P.S.I.

Water heater: To get the best washing results, set

water heater to deliver 140°F water to washer.

Laundry tub drain system:

Needs a minimum 20-gallon laundry tub.

Support: Floor must be sturdy enough to support a total weight

of 315 pounds (including washer, water, and load weight).

Level floor: Maximum allowableslope under entire

washer- 1 inch.

Top of tub must be at

least 39 inches high

and no higher than 96 inches from bottom

of washer.

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