Kenmore 11020442990, 11020432991, 11020432990, 11020422990 Owner’s Manual

Owner's Manual and Installation Instructions

One-Speed

AUTOMATIC WASHERS

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. Sears Canada Inc., Toronto, Ontario, Canada MSB 2B8

3954109A PRINTED tNU.S.A. 10/99

www.sears.com

www,sears,ca

BEFORE USING YOUR NEW WASHER 2

KENMORE AUTOMATIC WASHER WARRANTY 3

WASHER SAFETY .......... 4

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS ..... 6

OPERATING YOUR WASHER ..... 21

LAUNDRY TIPS ........... 27

CARING FOR YOUR WASHER _ _ _ 29

TROUBLESHOOTING ........ 30

SEARS MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT 34

Please read this manual. It will help you install and operate your new

Kenmore washer in the 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

futu re reference.

Limited Lifetime Warranty on

White Porcelain Basket

For the lifetime of the washer from the

date of purchase, Sears will replace the white porcelain wash basket if it chips

or rusts due to defective material or workmanship. After the first year, you

will be charged for labor.

Limited 10-Year Warranty on Plastic Tub*

For the second through tenth year from the date of purchase, Sears will replace the plastic tub if it is defective in

material or workmanship. After the first year, you will be charged for labor.

Limited 5-Year Warranty on Gearcase Parts*

For the second through fifth year from the date of purchase, Sears will replace

any gearcase parts that are defective in material or workmanship. After the first year, you will be charged for labor.

Full 1-Year Warranty on "Spreckle" Porcelain Basket

For one year from the date of

purchase, when this washer is installed and operated according to the instruc-

tions that come with it, Sears will replace the "spreckle" (speckled sur- face) porcelain wash basket if it chips

or rusts due to defective material or workmanship.

Full 1-Year Warranty on Mechanical and Electrical parts

For one year from the date of pur- chase, if this washer is installed and

operated according to the instructions that come with it, Sears will repair or

replace any of its mechanical or electrical parts if they are defective in material or workmanship.

Warranty Restriction

Ifthis washer is operated for any pur-

pose other than private family use, all warranty coverage is restricted to 90 days from the date of purchase.

Warranty Service

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

This warranty applies only while this washer is used in the United States or

Canada.

This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other

rights that vary from state to state or province to province.

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

Sears Canada Inc., Toronto, Ontario, Canada

M5B 2B8

*In Canada a different warranty may apply.

In the U.S. for Sears warranty information or

to contact a Sears Service Center', call

1-8004-MY-HOME _'_(1-800-4694663). In Canada, calI 1-877-533-6937.

Your safety and the safety of others is very important.

We have providedmany important safety messagesin this manual and on your appliance.Always read andobey 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 chance

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

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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

dren 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 inthe

Owner's Manual or in published user- repair instructions that you understand and have the skills to carry out.

• See the "iNSTALLATiON

INSTRUCTIONS" section for grounding requirements.

INSTALLATION OVERVIEW

For a complete list of tools and parts needed, see pages 7-9.

A. SELECT LOCATION

FOR YOUR WASHER (pgs. 11-13)

Recessed Area/

Closet Installation Instructions (p. 11)

!H °

Laundry Tub Drain System (p. 12)

(99 cm)

Standpipe Drain System (p. 13)

39 in

199_

Floor Drain System (p. 13)

B.REMOVESHIPPINGSTRAP(p,14)

ToolsNeeded:

Scissors Flashlight (optional

depending on installation)

C. CONNECT DRAIN HOSE (pgs. 15-16)

AWuNsDHIST

Tools Needed: Parts Supplied:

Pliers that open

to 1%ein (3.95 cm)

Flashlight (optional

depending on installation)

1 yellow, single-wire

hose clamp (top of

drain hose)

1 _ble-

wire hose clamp

(bottom of drain

hose)

D. CONNECT INLET HOSES TO WASHER (pgs. 16-17)

Tools Needed: Parts Supplied:

Pliers that open

to 1_6 in (3.95 _.1 _

Flashlight (optional

depending on installation)

E. CONNECT INLET HOSES TO WATER FAUCETS (p, 17)

4 flat water inlet hose washers

2 water inlet hoses

Tools Needed: Parts Supplied:

Pliers that open to

1_6 in (3.95 cm)

Bucket _

(optional Flashlight (optional depending on depending on installation)

installation)

2 water inlet hoses

F. SECURE DRAIN HOSE (p. 18)

Tools Needed: Parts Supplied:

Flashlight (optional

depending on installation)

Shipping strap with fastener

G, LEVEL WASHER (p, 19)

Tools Needed: Parts Supplied:

%6-in(1.43 cm)

open-end wrench

2 front leveling legs with nuts

Flashlight (optional

depending on installation)

Wood block

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 an 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

can result in death, fire, or electrical shock.

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 grounding4ype wall receptacle, grounded in accordance with National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70-

latest edition and all local codes and ordinances.

3 prong

grounding*type

wall receptac!e

3 prong

grounding plug

Grounding \ Im //

• For a grounded, cord- connected washer:

GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS

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

grounding will reduce the risk of electri- cal 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 serviceman if you are in doubt as to

whether the appliance is properly grounded.

Do not modify the plug provided with

the appliance - if it will not fit the outlet, have a proper outlet installed

by a qualified electrician.

• For a permanently connected

washer:

GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS

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.

Power supply

cord

A. SELECT LOCATION

FOR YOUR WASHER

Selecting the proper location for your washer will improve its performance

and minimize concerns like washer walk or noise.

RECESSED AREAl CLOSET INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

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

[_ _ 48 in'

_- minimum

19 in ventilation

48.3 cm area

*0 in 27 in *0 in 1in 25 ½in 4 in

0ore o0oom*l ocm - 1 ,&8on,*l

FrontView SideView

(DoorNotShown) (DoorShown)

* Additional clearance for wall, door and floormoldings may be required.

Toreduce the [ransler ol wasde_sonnds, a clearance of I in (2.5 cm) on the sidesol the washer issuqgested.

• The installation spacing is in inches

(centimeters) and is the minimum allowable.

• Allow additional space if other appliances are to be installed in

the area.

(2.5 crn) " '" (10.2 cm)

• 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.

(310 crn2)

24 in2

(t 55 cm2) _ minimum

ventilation

area

3 in

(_cm)

FrontView

(DoorWithVent)

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. 13)

• Floor drain system (p. 13)

Do not store or operate washer at or below 32°F (O°C) (some water may remain in washer). See page 29 for

winterizing information.

Proper installation is your responsibility, Make sure you have everything neces- sary for correct installation, including the

following points:

Grounded receptacle: Must be within 4 ft (1.2 m) of where the power cord isattached to

the back of the washer.

Support: Floor must be sturdy enough to support a total weight of 315 Ibs (143 kg) (including washer, water, and load weight).

Hot and cold water faucets: Must provide water pressure

between 5-100 psi and be within 4 ft (1.2 m) of the hot

and cold water fill valves attached to the back of the

washer.

Level floor: Maximum allow- able slope under entire

washer - 1 in (2.5 cm).

Laundry tub drain system:

Needs a minimum 20 gal (76 L)

Top of tub must be at least 39 in (99 cm) above floor and no higher than 96 in (2.4 m) from

bottom of washer.

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