Kenmore 11020612991, 11020602991 Owner’s Manual

Owner's Manual and Installation Instructions

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, Ontaio, Canada MSB 2B8 www.sears.ca

3953626 PRINTED IN U.S.A. 5/99

Your washer may look different from the washer shown.

BEFORE USING YOUR NEW WASHER __ _ 2

KENMORE AUTOMATIC WASHER WARRANTY 3

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

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 6

OPERATING YOUR WASHER 21

LAUNDRY TIPS .......... 29

CARING FOR YOUR WASHER 31

TROUBLESHOOTING ....... 32

SEARS MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT 36

Please read this manual. Itwill 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,

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 labon

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 labon

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

If this 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 1-800-4-MY-HOME sM(1-800-469-4663). In Canada, call 1-877-533-6937.

Your safety and the safety of others is very important. We have provided many importantsafety messages in this manual and on

your appliance.Always read and obey allsafety messages.

This is the safety alert symbol. This symbol alerts you to

hazards that can kill or hurt you and others, All safety mes-

sages 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 fol-

lowed.

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 min-

utes. This will retease any accumulat- ed hydrogen gas. As the gas isflam- 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 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 wilI 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 Installation Instructions for grounding requirements.

IMPORTANT: Observe all governing codes and ordinances.

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)

Laundry Tub Drain System (p. 12)

(99 cm)

Standpipe Drain System (p. 13)

39in

(99=.)

Floor Drain System (p. 13)

B.REMOVESHIPPINGSTRAP (p. 14)

Tools Needed:

Scissors Flashlight (optional

depending on installation)

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

uNs_IST

Tools Needed: Parts Needed:

Pliers that open

to 1 9/16in (3.95 cm)

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, 16-17)

Tools Needed: PaNs Needed:

Pliers that open

to 19/16in (3.95_

2 water inlet hoses

Flashlight (optional

depending on installation)

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

Tools Needed: PaNs Needed:

4 fiat water inlet hose washers

Pliers that open to 19h6 inches (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 Needed:

Flashlight (optionaI

depending on installation)

Shipping strap with fastener

G. LEVEL WASHER (p, 19)

Tools Needed: Parts Needed:

9/16in (1.43 cm)

open-end wrench

2 front leveling iegs with nuts (supplied with washer)

Flashlight (optional

depending on installation)

Wood block

Selecting the proper location for your washer will improve its performance

and minimize concerns like washer walk or noise.

ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS

120-Voif, 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 grounding-type

wall receptacle, grounded in accordance with National Electrical Code,

ANSI/NFPA 70qatest edition and all local codes and ordinances.

3 prong

grounding-type

wall receptacle

3 prong

grounding plug

• 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 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 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.

Grounding \ _.= _/

Power supply

cord

A. SELECT LOCATION

FOR YOUR WASHER -

RECESSED AREA/ CLOSET INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

This washer may be installedina recessedarea or closet.

19 in

(48.3 _m',

*0in ___ 27in __ *0in __ . _l_.t_ -_ " _l_-

(O cm) (68.6 cm) (O cm) 4 8 c

FrontView SideView

(DoorNotShown) (DoorShown)

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

To reduce the lransfer of washe_ sounds, a clearance of I in (2.5 cm) on lhe sides ol 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.

lm 25_En 4In

(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.

48 in 2

(310 cm 2)

minimum

ventilation

area

24 in 2

(t 55 cm 2) , minimum

ventilation

area

(7.6 cm)

_3_i n

(7J6 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 (0°C) (some water may remain in washer), See page 31 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 is attached to the back of the washer'.

Support: Floor must be sturdy enough to support a total weight of 315 Ibs (143 kg) (includes 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 allowable slope under entire

washer - 1 in (2.5 cm).

Laundry tub drain system:

Needs a minimum 20 gal

(76 L) laundry tub.

39 in

(99 cm)

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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