Kenmore 11020642991, 11020642990, 11020632990, 11020622990 Owner’s Manual

Owner's Manual and Installation Instructions

Two-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

8312820 PRINTED IN U.S.A. 11/99

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 ........... 31

CARING FOR YOUR WASHER _ _ _ 33

TROUBLESHOOTING ........ 34

SEARS MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT 38

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 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 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 purchase, when 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 purpose 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 1-80O-4-MY-HQME" (1-890-469-4663). In Canada, calI 1-877-533-6937.

Your safety and the safety of others is very important.

We have provided many importantsafety messages inthis 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

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 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 THESE INSTRUCTIONS

• 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.

• Seethe "iNSTALLATiON INSTRUC- TIONS" section for grounding require-

ments.

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 Areal

Closet Installation Instructions (p. 11)

-_J

Laundry Tub Drain System (p, 12)

Standpipe Drain System (p, 13)

39 in

{99 cm)

Floor Drain System (p, 13)

B.REMOVESHIPPINGSTRAP(p.14)

ToolsNeeded:

Scissors Flashlight (optional

depending on installation)

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

UNS_IST

Tools Needed: Parts Supplied:

Pliers that open

to 1 9he in (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: Parts Supplied:

Pliers that open

to 19/IGin (3.95_

Flashlight (optionaI

depending on installation)

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

Tools Needed: Parts Supplied:

4 fiat water inlet hose washers

2 water inlet hoses

Piiers that open to 1 /_Ginches (3.95 cm)

Bucket (optional Flashlight (optionaI

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:

9/_6in (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 grounding-type wall receptacle, grounded in accordance

with National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70-latest edition and all local

codes and ordinances.

3 prong

grounding4ype

wall receptacle

3 prong

grounding plug

\ im N

For a grounded, cord- connected washer:

GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS

-his 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

-his 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 \ II //

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 AREA/ CLOSET INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

This washer may be installed ina recessedarea or closet.

48in2

3[-

1gin

(48.3cm}

*Oin--)"

(Ocm)

24in --)"_--* Oin -)'11in_251/2in_ 4in_-

(61 cm} (Ocm} (2,5cm)(64.8 cm) (10.2cm)

FrontView Side View FrontView

(DoorNot Shown) (DoorShown) (DoorWithVent)

*Addinonal cle_zrance Ior wail, door and floor moldings may be required To reduce Iransler of washer sounds, a clearance ol 1 in (2 5 cm) on the

sides nl the washer is recommended¸

mlnlmufn

ventilation

area

24in_

(155cm2) minimum-

ventilation

area

3in

_(76 cm)

3 in

__(7.6 cnl)

• 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.

• 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.

LAUNDRY TUB DRAIN SYSTEM

Do not store or operate washer at or below 32°F (0°C) (some water may

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)

Grounded receptacle: Must Hot and cold water faucets: be within 4 ft (1.2 m) of where Must provide water" pressure the power cord is attached to between 5-100 psi and be the back of the washer, within 4 ft (1.2 m) of the hot

J/ attached to the back of the .

//' " _ Needs a minimum 20 gal

and cold water fill valves

washer . .

remain in washer), See page 33 for

winterizing information.

Proper installation is your responsibility.

Make sure you have everything neces- sary for correct installation including the following points:

%% (76 L) laundry tub.

Laundry tub dra n system

2 p must be at

Support: Floor must be sturdy Level floor: Maximum above floor and no enough to support a total weight allowable slope under entire higher than 96 in of 315 Ibs (143 kg) (includes washer- 1 in (2.5 cm). (2.4 m) from bottom washer, water, and load weight), of washer.

least 39 in (99 cm)

ALTERNATE LOCATIONS - STANDPIPE AND FLOOR DRAIN SYSTEMS

Siphon break: Must be purchased

39 in

(99 cm)

Standpipe drain system: Needs a 2-in

(5 cm) minimum diameter standpipe with minimum carry-away capacity of 17 gal (64 L) per minute. Top of standpipe must be at least 39 in (99 cm) above floor and no higher than 96 in (2.4 m) from bottom of washer.

Floor drain system: Requires a siphon break, see chart below. A minimum

carry-away capacity of 17 gal (64 L) per minute is required.

If you have: You will need to buy: Laundry tub or standpipe

taller than 96 in (2,4 m)

1 in (2,5 cm) diameter

standpipe

Overhead sewer

Sump pump system (if not already available)

2 in (5 cm) diameter to 1 in (2.5 cm) diameter standpipe adapter, Part No. 3363920

Standard 20 gal (76 L), 39 in (99 cm) 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 orSears Service Center'.In the United States, call 1-800-366-PART(1-800-366-7278).In Canada,call 1-877-533-6937.

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