Kenmore 11019202200 Owner’s Manual

Owner's Manual and
Installation Instructions

Galaxy TM

One-Speed

AUTOMATIC WASHERS

with Water Temperature Control

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. www.sears.com
Sears Canada Inc., Toronto, Ontario, Canada MSB 2B8 www.sears.ca

8530569 PRINTED IN U.S.A. 3/02

BEFORE USING 2

GALAXY AUTOMATIC WASHER WARRANTY _ _ _ 3

WASHER SAFETY 4

INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS 6

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 10

WASHER USE .......... 14

LAUNDRY TIPS 22

WASHER CARE 24

TROUBLESHOOTING ..... 25

WE SERVICE WHAT WE SELL 29

Please read this manual. It will help
you install and operate your new Galaxy
washer in the most economical way.

For more information about the care
and operation of Galaxy 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.

Model and Serial
Number Plate

Use the space below to record the model
number and serial number of your new
Galaxy washer.

Model No.

Serial No.

Date of Purchase

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

for future reference.

90-DAY WARRANTY LIMITED 5-YEAR WARRANTY
ON MECHANICAL AND ON PLASTIC TUB*

ELECTRICAL PARTS After ninety days and untilfive years
For ninety days from the date of from date of purchase, Sears willfurnish

purchase, when the washer is installed a replacement plastic tub for any plastic
and operated in accordance with the tub which is defective in material or work-
instructions in the Owner's Manual, Sears manship. You will be charged for labor.

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

LIMITED 2-YEAR WARRANTY

ON GEARCASE PARTS*

After ninety days and until two years from
the date of purchase, Sears will furnish
replacement parts for any defective
gearcase parts. 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 OR CANADA.

This warranty applies only while this product is in use in the United States or
Canada. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may have other rights

which vary from state to state or province to province.

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

Sears Canada Inc., Toronto, Ontario MSB 2B8

*In Canada, a different warranty may apply. For warranty information, contact Sears Canada Inc.

by referencing the service numbers located on the back page of this manual.

Your safety and the safety of others are very important.
We have provided many importantsafety messages inthis manual and

on your appliance.Always readand obeyall safety messages,

This isthe safety alert symbol,This symbolalertsyouto

potentialhazards that can killor hurtyou and others.

All safety messages willfollowthe safety alert symbol
and either the word'=DANGER"or "WARNING."

These words mean:

You can be Idlled or seriously

injured if you don't immediatel£

follow instructions.
You can be Idlled or seriously

injured if you don't follow
Instructions.

Allsafety messageswilltellyou what the potentialhazard is,tellyou how
to reducethe chance of injuw,and tell you what can happen ifthe
instructionsare not followed.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons

when using your washer, follow basic precautions, including the following:

• Read all instructions before using
the washer,

• Do not wash articles that have been
previously cleaned in, washed in,

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

• Do net 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 bet water system
has not been used for such a period,
before using a washing machine, turn

on all hot water faucets and let the
water flow from each for several min-

utes. This will release any accumulat-
ed hydrogen gas. As the gas is flam-
mable, do not smoke or use an open
flame during this time.

SAVE THESEINSTRUCTIONS

• 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 door

or lid.

• Do net reach into the washer if the
drum, tub or agitator is moving.

• Do not install orstore 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,

• See "Electrical Requirements" for
grounding instructions.

Tools and Parts

Assemble the necessary tools and
supplies before beginning the washer

installation, The parts supplied are in the

washer basket.

Tools needed for connecting the drain

hose and water inlet hoses:

• Pliers that open to I_G in. (3.95 cm)

• Flashlight (optional)

Parts supplied:

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1.Drain hose

2. Silve5 double-wire hose clamp
(for the bottom of the drain hose)

3. Yellow, single-wire hose clamp
(for the top of the drain hose)

4. Water inlet hoses (2)

& Flat water inlet hose washers (4)

Tools needed for securing the drain

hose and leveling the washer:

• Adjustable or open
wrench _'6in. (14 mm)

• Level

• Wood block

• Ruler or measuring tape

Parts supplied:

1 2

1.Shipping strap with fastener

2. Front leveling feet with nuts (2)

Alternate Parts

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

Please reference the service numbers
located on the back page of this manual.

If you have: You will need to buy:
Laundry tub or Sump pump system (if

standpipe not already available)
taller than 96

in. (2.4 m)

1 in. (2.5 cm) 2 in. (5 cm) diameter to
diameter 1 in. (2,5 cm) diameter
standpipe standpipe adapter, Part

No. 3363920

Overhead Standard 20 gaL (76 L)
sewer 39 in. (99 cm) tall drain

tub or utility sink, sump

pump and connectors
(available from local
plumbing suppliers)

Floor drain Siphon break, Part

Number 285320; addi-

tional drain hose, Part

Number 3357090 and

connector kit, Part

Number 285442

Water faucets 2 longer water fill hoses:
beyond reach 6 ft (1.8 m) Part Number
of fill hoses 76314_ 10 ft (3.0 m) Part

Number 350008

Drain hose too Drain hose, Part No,
short 388423 and hose kit,

Part No. 285442

Drain hose Hose kit, Part No.
that is too long 285442

Lint clogged Drain protector, Part No.
drain 367031

Location Requirements

Selecting the proper location for your
washer improves performance and mini-
mizes noise and possible washer "walk."

Your washer can be installed in a base-
ment, laundry room, closet, or recessed

area. (See "Drain System.")
Proper installation is your responsibility.

You will need:

• A water heater set to deliver 120°F
(49%) water to the washer.

• A grounded electrical outlet located
within 4 ft (1.2 m) of where the power

cord is attached to the back of the
washer. (See "Electrical Requirements.")

• Hot and cold water faucets located with-

in 4 ft (1.2 m) of the hot and cold water

fill valves, and water pressure of 5-100

psi (34.5-689.6 kPa). Washers with
triple dispensers require 20-100 psi
(138.0-689.6 kPa) for best performance.

• A level floor with a maximum slope of
1 in. (2.5 cm) under entire washer.
Installing the washer on carpeting is not

recommended.

• A sturdy floor to support the washer

weight (washer, water and load) of 315
Ibs (143 kgs).

Do not store or operate your washer in
temperatures at or below 32°F (0'C).

Some water can remain in the washer and
can cause damage in low temperatures.

See "Washer Care" for winterizing infor-
mation.

Recessed area or closet installation
The dimensions shown are for the rec-
ommended spacing allowed, except the

closet door ventilation openings. The
dimensions shown for the closet door

ventilation openings are the minimum
required.

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3"

24 "m

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1. Front view

2. Side view

3. Closet door with vents

• Additional spacing should be consid-
ered for ease of installation and servic-

ing.

• Additional clearances may be required
for wall, door and floor moldings.

• Additional spacing of 1 in. (2.5 cm) on
all sides of the washer is recommend-

ed to reduce noise transfer.

• If a closet door is installed, the mini-

mum air openings in the top and bot-
tom of the door are required. Louvered
doors with air openings in the top and

bottom are acceptable.

• Companion appliance spacing should
also be considered.

Drain System

The washer can be installed using the
standpipe drain system (floor or wail), the

laundry tub drain system, or the floor

drain system, Select the drain hose instal-

lation method you need. (See "Alternate
Parts.")

I 2

Standpipe drain system - wall or floor
(view 1 & 2)

The standpipe drain requires a minimum
diameter standpipe of 2 in. (5 cm). The

minimum carry-away capacity can be no
less than 17 gal. (64 L) per minute. A 2 in.
(5 cm) diameter to 1 in. (2.5 cm) diameter

standpipe adapter kit is available. (See

"Alternate Parts.")

The top of the standpipe must be at least

39 in. (99 cm) high and no higher than 96
in. (2.4 m) from the bottom of the washen

Floor drain system (view 2)
The floor drain system requires a siphon
break that may be purchased separately.
(See "Alternate Parts.")

The siphon break must be a minimum of
28 in. (71 cm) from the bottom of the
washer. Additional hoses might be

needed.

Electrical Requirements

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 can result in
death, fire, or electrical shock.

2

Laundry tub drain system (view 1)

The laundry tub needs a minimum 20 gal.

(76 L) capacity, The top of the laundry tub
must be at least 39 in. (99 cm) above the

floor and no higher than 96 in. (2.4 m)
from the bottom of the washer.

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a A 120-volt. 60-Hz, AC-only, 15- or 20-

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

breaker is recommended. It is recom-
mended that a separate circuit serving

only this appliance be provided.

a This washer is equipped with a power

supply cord having a 3 prong ground
plug.

• To minimize possible shock hazard, the
cord must be plugged into a mating, 3

prong, ground-type outlet, grounded in

accordance with local cedes and ordi-

nances. If a mating outlet is not avail-
able, it is the personal responsibility and
obligation of the customer to have the

properly grounded outlet installed by a
qualified electrician.

• If codes permit and a separate ground
wire is used, it is recommended that a
qualified electrician determine that the
ground path is adequate.

• Do not ground to a gas pipe.

• Check with a qualified electrician if you
are not sure the washer is properly
grounded.

• Do not have a fuse in the neutral or

ground circuit.

1. 3 prong grounding plug

2. 3 prong grounding-type outlet

3. Ground prong
4 Power supply cord

GROUNDING

INSTRUCTIONS

For a grounded, cord-connected
washer:

This washer must be grounded. In the
event of a malfunction or breakdown,

grounding will reduce the risk of
electrical shock by providing a path of

least resistance for electric current. This

washer is equipped with a cord having

an equipment-grounding conductor and
a grounding plug. The plug must be
plugged into an appropriate outlet that
is properly installed and grounded in

accordance with all local codes and
ordinances.

WARNING: Improper connection of

the equipment-grounding conductor can

result in a risk of electric shock. Check

with a qualified electrician or service-

man if you are in doubt as to whether

the appliance is properly grounded.
Do not modify the plug provided with

the appliance - if itwill not fit the outlet
have a proper outlet installed by a

qualified electrician.
For a permanently connected

washer:
This washer must be connected to a
grounded metal, permanent wiring

system, or an equipment grounding
conductor must be run with the circuit

conductors and connected to the
equipment-grounding terminal or lead

on the appliance.