Kenmore 11020722991, 11020722990, 11020712991, 11020712990, 11020702991 Owner’s Manual

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Owner's Manual and

installation instructions

Three-Speed with Speed Control 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. www.sears.com Sears Canada Inc., Toronto, Ontario, Canada M5B 2B8 www.sears.ca

3953630 PRINTED IN USA. 4/99

Your washer may look different from the washer shown.

BEFORE USING YOUR NEW WASHER

KENMORE AUTOMATIC WASHER WARRANTY

WASHER SAFETY

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

OPERATING YOUR WASHER

LAUNDRY TIPS

CARING FOR YOUR WASHER

TROUBLESHOOTING

SEARS MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT

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 Num- ber Plate.

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

Kenmore Washer.

Model No.

Serial No.

Date of Purchase

Model and Serial Number Plate

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 your 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 your 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 your 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

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

MSB 2B8

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*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 _ (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 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 wil__lbe killed or seriously injured if you don't follow

instructions. You ca__nbe 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 accumu- lated 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

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.

• 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)

Standpipe Drain System (p. 13)

39in

(99 cm)

Laundry Tub Drain System (p. 12)

Floor Drain System (p. 13)

/ 39in

: (99 cm)

B. REMOVE SHIPPING STRAP (p. 14)

Tools Needed:

Scissors Flashlight (optional

depending on installation)

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

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Tools Needed: Parts Needed:

Pliers that open

to I _J//6in (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:

Pliers that open to !%_in (3.95 cm)

Flashlight (optional

depending on

installation)

Parts Needed:

4 fiat water inlet hose washers

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

Tools Needed: Parts Needed:

2 water inlet hoses

Pliers that open to 1_ in (3.95 cm)

Bucket _ (optional_ Flashlight (optional

depending on depending on

8 installation) installation)

2 water inlet hoses

F.SECUREDRAIN HOSE (p. 18)

Tools Needed: Parts Needed:

Flashlight (optional

depending on installation)

G. LEVEL WASHER (p. 19)

Tools Needed: Parts Needed:

9h6-in (1.43 cm)

open-end wrench

Shipping strap with fastener

2 front leveling legs with nuts

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Flashlight (optional

depending on installation)

Wood block

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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 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.

grounding-type

wall receptacle

3 prong

grounding plug

unding pug .....

• 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.

3 prong

Grounding

Power supply

A. SELECT LOCATION

FOR YOUR WASHER -

RECESSED AREAl CLOSET INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

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

_f 3in

1gin

(48.31

Front View Side View Front View

(Door Net Shown) (Door Shown) (Door With Vent)

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

To reduce transfer of washer sounds, a clearance of I in (2.5 cm) on the sides of the washer is recommended.

• The installation spacing is in inches (centimeters) and is the minimum

allowable.

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

48in2

(310cm2)-

minimum

ventilation

24in2

(155cm2) minimum-

ventilation

• 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.

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area

._(7.6 cm)

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)

Grounded receptacle: Must

be within 4 ft (1.2 m) of where

the power cord is attached to the back of the washer.

Hot and cold water faucets: Must provide water pressure between 20-100 psi and be

within 4 ft (1.2 m) of the hot and

cold water fill valves attached to

the back of the washer. Laundry tub drain system:

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

Needs a minimum 20 gat

(76 L) laundry tub.

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

Level floor: Maximum allowable slope under entire

washer- 1 in (2.5 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.

ALTERNATE LOCATIONS - STANDPIPE AND FLOOR DRAIN SYSTEMS

39 in

(99 cm)

Siphon break: Must be purchased separately. See chart below.

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Standpipe drain system: Needs a 2 in (5 cm) minimum diameter standpipe with minimum carry-away capacity of !7 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.

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

taller than 96 in (2.4 m) (if not already available) 1 in (2.5 m) diameter standpipe 2 in (5 cm) diameter to 1 in (2.5 cm)

Overhead sewer Standard 20 gal (76 L) 39 in (99 cm) tall

Floor drain Siphon break, Part No. 285320;

Parts listed are available from your local Sears store or Sears Service Center. In the United States, call !-800-366-PART (1-800-366-7278). In Canada, call 1-877-533-6937.

Floor drain system: Requires a siphon break, see chart below. A minimum carry-away capacity of 17 gal (84 L) per minute is required.

diameter standpipe adapter, Part No. 3363920

drain tub or utility sink and sump pump (available from local plumbing suppliers)

additional drain hose, Part No. 3357090; and Connector Kit, Part No. 285442

B. REMOVE SHIPPING STRAP

Removing the shipping strap is necessary for smooth operation. If the shipping strap is not removed,

the washer will make excessive noise.

Excessive Weight Hazard

Use two or more people to move and install washer.

Failure to do so can result in back or other injury.

To prevent floor damage, set washer onto cardboard before moving across

floor. Move washer close to its final

location. STEP 1. Do not cut yellow strap. Pull

yellow strap firmly, until completely removed from washer. Depending on your model, there will be either two or three cotter pins on the end of the shipping strap when it is pulled out of the

washer. The electrical plug is attached to

this shipping strap. Electricalplug

STEP 2. Pull firmly to remove the end of the shipping strap that remains

pinned to the back of the washer. This will release the rear self-leveling legs.

STEP 3. Cut the shipping strap about 16 in (40 cm)from plug end. Look for

the words "CUT HERE." Discard end with three cotter pins. Slide remainder

of shipping strap from the electrical plug. You will use this to secure the

drain hose.

Shippingstrap

C. CONNECT DRAIN HOSE

Proper connection of the drain hose will protect your floors from damage

due to water leakage.

STEP '1. To prevent the drain hose from coming off or leaking, it must be installed per the following instructions:

IMPORTANT: To ensure proper installa- tion, this procedure must be followed

exactly. a. Wet the inside of the straight end of the

drain hose with tap water. DO NOT USE ANY OTHER LUBRICANT.

b. Squeeze ears of silver, double-wire

clamp with pliers to open. Place clamp over the straight end of the drain hose _/ain (6 mm) from the end.

_.( 6_ in

d. Place clamp over area marked

"CLAMP." Release clamp.

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c. Open clamp. Twist hose back and forth

while pushing down onto drain

connector at the bottom of the washer. Continue until hose contacts the ribbed stop on the cabinet.

If you have: You will need to buy: Drain hose that is too short Drain hose, Part No. 388423 and

Drain hose that is too long Hose kit, Part No. 285442 A problem with lint clogging your drain Drain protector, Part No. 367031

Parts listed are available from your local Sears store or Sears Service Center. In the United States, call 1-800-366-PART (1-800-366-7278). In Canada, call !-877-533-6937.

¼in

(6 mm

¼in

(6 mm)

hose kit, Part No. 285442

For standpipe or laundry tub drain systems:

STEP 2. Open yellow, single-wire clamp with pliers and slide over hooked end

of drain hose to secure the rubber and corrugated sections together.

HookedEnd

DrainHose

STEP 3. Put hooked end of drain hose

into laundry tub or standpipe. Check for proper length of drain hose. Rotate

hook to eliminate kinks. To prevent drain water from going back

into the washer:

• Do not straighten hooked end of drain hose and force excess drain hose into

standpipe. Hose should be secure but loose enough to provide a gap for air.

• Do not lay excess drain hose in bottom of laundry tub.

D. CONNECTINLETHOSES

TO WASHER

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Proper connection of your inlet hoses

will allow hot and cold water to enter your washer properly. It also helps

prevent water damage due to leaks. NOTE: Replace inlet hoses after five

years of use to reduce the risk of hose

failure. Periodically inspect and replace

inlet hoses if bulges, kinks, cuts, wear, or leaks are found. When replacing your inlet hoses, mark the date of replacement on the label with a permanent marker.

STEP 1. Insert one new, flat washer (from the parts bag) into each end of

the inlet hoses. Check that washers are firmly seated in couplings.

COUPLING WASHER

STEP2.Attachthehosewiththered couplingtothehotwater(bottom)inlet

valve.Attachingtheredcouplingfirst makesiteasiertotightenconnectionwith pliers.Screwoncouplingbyhand.Make anadditionaltwo-thirdsturnwithpliersto tightencoupling.DONOTOVER- TIGHTEN;thiscoulddamagethevalves.

Cold Water

Inlet Valve

Hot

Water

Inlet

Valve

STEP 3. Attach the hose with the blue coupling to the cold water (top) inlet

valve. Screw on coupling by hand. Make an additional two-thirds turn with pliers to tighten coupling. DO NOT OVER- TIGHTEN; this could damage valves.

E. CONNECT INLET HOSES

TO WATER FAUCETS

STEP 1. Make sure washer basket is empty. Run water through both faucets

into a bucket or laundry tub to get rid of

particles in the water lines that might clog hoses. Determine which faucet is

hot and which is cold. Mark the hot water faucet.

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STEP 2. Attach the hose with the red coupling to the hot water faucet. Screw

on coupling by hand. Make an additional two-thirds turn with pliers to tighten coupling. DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN; this could damage the coupling.

STEP 3. Attach the hose with the blue coupling to the cold water faucet.

Screw on coupling by hand. Make an additional two-thirds turn with pliers to tighten coupling. DO NOT OVER- TIGHTEN; this could damage the coupling.

STEP 4. Turn on water faucets and check for leaks. A small amount of water

may enter the washer. You will drain this later.

If you have: You will need to buy: Water faucets beyond the 2 longer water fill hoses:

reach of water fill hoses 6 ft (1.8 m), Part No. 76314

10 ft (3.0 m), Part No. 350008

Parts listed are available from your local Sears store or Sears Service Center. In the United States, call 1-800-366-PART (1-800-366-7278). In Canada, call !-877-533-6937.

F. SECURE DRAIN HOSE

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Securing the drain hose properly will

protect your floors from damage due

to water leakage.

STEP 1. Move washer to its final location.

STEP 2. Locate the remaining piece of shipping strap (not the end with the cotter pins) from STEP 3 of "REMOVE SHIPPING STRAP." Use it to wrap the drain hose together with the laundry tub or standpipe. Push fastener into the near- est hole in the shipping strap.

If the water faucets and drain standpipe are recessed, put hooked end of drain hose in standpipe. Tightly wrap the shipping strap around the drain hose and water inlet hoses (not the handles or stems). Push fastener into the nearest hole in the shipping strap.

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Fastener

G. LEVEL WASHER

Leveling your washer properly pre-

vents excessive noise and vibration.

To install front legs: STEP 1. Prop front of washer up about

4 in (10.2 cm). Use a wood block or another object that will support the weight of the washer. If washer was

placed against a wall, move the washer

out slightly before tipping it up.

STEP 2. With one of the legs in hand, screw lock nut onto leg 3/8 in (9.5 mm) from top of leg base. This is the

recommended initial setting.

STEP 5. Move washer to its final location.

STEP 6. Tilt washer forward until rear of washer is at least 3 in (7.6 cm) off

floor. You may hear the self-adjusting rear legs click into place. Lower washer

to floor. Check levelness of the washer by placing a level on top of the washer,

first side-to-side; then front-to-back.

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STEP 3. Screw leg into washer base by hand until nut reaches washer base.

Repeat for other leg.

STEP 4. Tilt washer backward until front of washer is off the wood block.

Remove wood block. Gently lower

washer to floor.

STEP 7. If washer is not level, prop up the front of the washer and adjust

the legs up or down as necessary. Lower washer and reset self-adjusting

rear legs (as in Step 6). Repeat Step 7 until the washer is level.

STEP 8. When washer is in its final location and level, use a _,/_6in

(1.43 ram) open-end wrench to turn nuts on front legs tightly against washer

cabinet. If nuts are not tight against washer cabinet, the washer may vibrate.

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REVIEW INSTALLATION

Take a few minutes to complete this checklist. It will help assure you

that you have a proper installation and increase your satisfaction with your Kenmore washer.

[] Check electrical requirements.

Be sure you have correct electrical supply and recommended grounding

method.

[] Check that you have:

• All the tools you started with.

• Removed all packaging materials.

• Removed shipping strap with cotter pins.

• Installed all parts listed on

pages 7-9.

FINAL STEPS

[] Plug power supply cord into

grounded outlet.

[] Remove the blue protective film on the

console and any tape remaining on washer.

[] Check that:

• The washer is level.

• The nuts on the front legs are tight.

[] Check that the water faucets are

turned on.

[] Take a few minutes and read the

Operating Instructions (pages 21-30) to fully understand your new washer. Then, start the washer and allow it to

complete the ULTRA CLEAN Cycle.

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To get the maximum cleaning and fabric care from your washer, please

read and follow these instructions.

NOTE: The drawings in this section show

the basic features of all models covered by this manual. Refer to the supplied

"Feature Sheet" for your washer's particular features.

LID INSTRUCTIONS These instructions are found under the

lid of your washer.

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DISPENSER

Add measured liquid chlorine bleach to the dispenser, 5 rain. after the washer cycle starts for best wash performance.

Do not use POWDERED BLEACH IN THiS DISPENSER.

Add measured fabric softener to the agitator

mounted dispenser.

Add measured detergent to the washer basket.

Explosion Hazard

Never place items in the washer

that are dampened with gasoline or other flammable fluids.

No washer can completely remove oil.

Do not dry anything that has ever had any type of oil on it (including cooking oils).

Failure to follow these instructions can result in death, explosion,

or fire.

1. SELECT & ADJUST Make the selections for these washer controls: (some washers may not have aJl of these controls)

* WATER LEVEL Adjust to load size.

- WASH / RINSE TEMP ....... Use AUTO TEMP selections for best wash

performance.

- SPEEDS Adjust to fabric type being washed.

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HEAVYDUTY REGULAR PERMPRESS DELICATE HANDWASH

DENIMS,TOWELS; oo EXTRADIRTY

COTTONS SYNTHETICS

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LINGERIE

HOTWASH

WARMWASH

COLDWASH

ANY BLEACH NON-CHLORINE

BLEACH

DONOTBLEACH

2. SELECT CYCLE Choose more time for heavily soiled loads and less time for lightly soiled loads.

3. PULL TIMER TO START ..... Lid must be closed to complete cycle. -........

PUSH TIMER TO STOP

Antiperspirants

Treat with a paste of ammonia and color-safe bleach. Let stand for 30

minutes. Wash in hottest water safe

for fabric.

Blood

Rinse immediately or soak in cold

water with detergent for 30 minutes.

Rinse. Rub detergent into any remain- ing stains. Rinse thoroughly. Wash.

Cream, Milk, Ice Cream Sponge immediately or apply a pre-

wash soil and stain remover. Rinse. Wash. Repeat if neccesary. If stain

remains, apply a few drops of liquid

detergent. Rinse. If stain remains, soak. Wash.

Grass

Use an enzyme presoak or rub

enzyme detergent on the stain.

Launder with detergent and bleach

appropriate for the fabric.

Ketchup, Tomato

Sponge immediately or apply a pre- wash soil and stain remover. Rinse.

Wash. If stain remains, apply a liquid detergent to stain or soak in warm water with detergent. Rewash.

Mud

Brush offthe dry mud. Rinse under cold water. Pretreat with a paste of detergent and water. Launder using detergent and bleach safe for the

fabric.

STARTING YOUR WASHER

STEP 1. Add measured detergent

directly into washer basket. Then place a load of sorted clothes in the washer.

STEP 2. (OPTIONAL STEP) If desired, add measured liquid chlorine bleach to the liquid bleach dispenser (details on page 28).

STEP 3. (OPTIONAL STEP) If desired, add measured liquid fabric softener to the fabric softener dispenser (details on page 29).

STEP 4. Close washer lid. STEP 5. Set WATER LEVEL Control Q

based on the size of your wash load (details on page 24).

STEP 6. Set the WATER TEMPERATURE Control _:) (details on page 24).

WATER LEVEL WATER TEMPERATURE SPEEDS

STEP 7. Set SPEEDS (_ Control according to the type of fabric in the

load (details on page 25). STEP 8. Push the Cy_e Selector

Control (Timer) knob I_ in and turn to the right to desired setting (details on page 26).

STEP 9. Pull the Cycle Selector Control (Timer) knob tt) out. The dial will rotate

as the cycle progresses. The knob will not rotate.

STOPPING/RESTARTING YOUR WASHER

• To stop the washer at any time, push the Cycle Selector Control (Timer)

knob !_ in.

• Pull the knob out to restart.

WATER LEVEL CONTROL

This control gives you the flexibility to save water when washing small loads.

Your washer lets you select a water setting based on the size of your wash

load.

• For normal loads, start with the MEDIUM LOAD Setting. Adjust up or down depending on your load. Clothes should move freely and roll toward the agitator.

Washers with a variable Water Level Control:

• The variable control lets you select a

water level anywhere from SMALL

LOAD to LARGE LOAD To change to a higher water level

setting after the washer has started to agitate, turn the knob to RESET, then to the desired new setting

MEDIUM

LOAD

Washers with 4-position or 5-position Water Level Control:

• To change to a higher water level setting after the washer has started to agitate, turn the knob to the desired new setting.

MEDIUM

LOAD

LOAD • LOAD

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WATER TEMPERATURE CONTROL

Your washer lets you select a wash and rinse water temperature setting based on

the type of load you are washing. Some washers allow you to select

warm rinses:

• Using warm rinse water will leave loads dryer after the spin cycle than if you use cold rinse water. However, warm rinses may increase wrinkling when line drying.

• In cold climates, warm rinse water also provides a more comfortable tempera- ture for handling the wash load.

WARM WARM

COLD WARM

• •

COLD • • COLD

COLD _ HOT

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SELECTING WATER TEMPERATURES

Wash Water Temperature Suggested Fabrics Comments

HOT • Work clothes • Best cleaning for heavily soiIed items

111°F(44°C) • Sturdy whites/ • Removes oils, perspiration, greasy soils

or above colorfast pastels and stains

WARM • Dark/non-colorfast colors • Best for moderately soiled to lightly soiled items 99°-110°F • Permanent press items • Safe for most fabric finishes (32°-43°C) • Nylon, polyester, acrylics, • Less fading and dye bleeding

COLD* • Extra-sensitive colors • Best for very lightly soiled items 70°-90°F • Non-colorfast items • Saves hot water

(21°-32°O) • Hand washables

*In wash water temperatures colder than 70°F (21°C), detergents do not dissolve well Also, soils

may be difficult to remove and some fabrics may retain wear wrinkles and have increased pilling

- the formation of small lint-like balls on the surface of garments Pilling is the natural result of wearing and washing of garments

• Diapers • Prevents graying or yellowing

silks, woolens • Reduces wrinkling

• Knits/delicate fabrics

SPEEDSDESCRIPTIONS Thissectionillustratesanddescribes

thewash/spinspeedsyoucanselectwith theSPEEDSControl.Eachspeedsetting isdesignedfordifferenttypesof

fabricsandsoillevels. HANDWASH/CASUAL

Usethisspeedsettingforlingerieand looselyknititems.Settingcombines

extra-slow speed agitation for gentle soil removal and slow spin speeds to reduce wrinkling.

NOTE: Some "HAND WASH" items, particularly wool, naturally shrink when

washed either in the sink or in the washer. Keep this in mind when you purchase

items labeled "HAND WASH." Items that shrink should be dried flat. Block these

items by gently stretching to original mea- surements.

DELICATE Use this speed setting for washable knits

and permanent press fabrics. Setting com- bines slow speed agitation for gentle soil removal and slow spin speeds to reduce

wrinkling.

REGULAR Use this speed setting for normally soiled

cottons and linens. Setting combines slow speed agitation and fast spin speeds to shorten drying time.

HEAVY DUTY Use this speed setting for sturdy or

heavily soiled loads. Setting combines

fast speed agitation and fast spin speeds. ""i_

DELICATE REGULAR

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EXTRA SLOW / SLOW

CYCLE SELECTOR (TIMER) CONTROL

Use this control to choose the agitation

time and to start the washer.

• For heavy soil and sturdy fabrics, use the full time.

• For light soil and delicate fabrics, use less time.

PERMANENT PRESSI

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The PERMANENT PRESS I Cycle includes a load cooling spray rinse that reduces wrinkling compared

to other cycles.

You can select up to 10 minutes of wash time.

ULTRA CLEAN Use this cycle for most loads to get

between 4 and 14 minutes of wash time.

PREWASH

Use this cycle to get up to 4 minutes of agitation to help remove heavy soils

and stains that need pretreatment. PRE- WASH Cycle should be followed by an

ULTRA CLEAN or PERMANENT PRESS Cycle with additional detergent.

SOAK SOAK Cycle features 4 minutes of

agitation followed by an unlimited soak time to help remove heavy soils and

stains that need pretreatment. You will need to reset the washer to a SPIN

setting to remove water. SOAK Cycle should be followed by an ULTRA CLEAN, PERMANENT PRESS, or PREWASH Cycle with additional detergent.

NOTE: We do not recommend hot water for soaking. It may set some stains.

RINSE RINSE

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ULTRA CLEAN 1(

SUPER-- 14

OFF

SECOND RINSE

A second rinse removes excess detergent residue.

STEP 1. Set the WATER LEVEL Control. STEP 2. Set the WASH / RINSE

TEMPERATURE Control. STEP 3. Set the SPEEDS Control to the

desired position. STEP 4. Set the Cycle Selector Control

(Timer) to 2nd RINSE. STEP 5. Pull the Timer knob out to start

the washer.

NOTE: You may select an additional SPIN only.

• Set the Timer knob to SPIN.

• An additional spin may shorten drying times for heavy fabrics or special-care

items by removing excess water.

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SPIN

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PREWASH

OFF

SOAK

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2ND

RINSE

OFF

SPIN

RINSE AND SPIN

When using extra detergent for heavily soiled clothes, or washing special-care

items, you may find an extra rinse and

spin is needed. STEP 1. Set WATER LEVEL Control.

STEP 2. Set WATER TEMPERATURE

Control.

STEP 3. Set SPEEDS Control. STEP 4. Set the Cycle Selector Control

(Timer) Knob to a RINSE setting.

STEP 5. Pull Cycle Selector Control

(Timer) Knob out to start washer.

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SELF-CLEANING LINT FILTER

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Lint is filtered from the load

automatically - there's no

messy cleanup.

Your washer features a self-cleaning filter that traps lint from the water while the washer is washing and deep rinsing the laundry. The trapped lint is flushed down the drain automatically. You don't

have to clean the filter.

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SPIN ONLY A drain and spin may help shorten drying

times for some heavy fabrics or special- care items by removing excess water.

STEP 1. Set SPEEDS Control:

• For fast spin, use the HEAVY DUTY setting.

• For slow spin, use the DELICATE setting.

STEP 2. Set the Cycle Selector Control (Timer) Knob to a SPIN setting.

STEP 3. Pull the Cycle Selector Control (Timer) Knob out to start washer.

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QUIET PAK TM

The QUIET PAK TM System is designed to

reduce water sounds and ringing noises.

The cabinet is insulated with sound-

dampening material for superior vibration and sound-damping characteristics.

DUAL-ACTION TM Plus Agitator USING THE LIQUID CHLORINE

BLEACH DISPENSER

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Kenmore's DUAL-ACTION TM Plus Agitator gives you flexible fabric care

for even your largest loads.

The best cleaning action in your washer takes place at the bottom where the

agitator vanes move back and forth to flex the fabric, loosening the soil. To get all

your clothes down to the bottom of the washer, the upper portion of the agitator

has uniquely designed, spiral vanes to help push the clothes that are on top down

to the bottom. This spiraling action dis- places the clothes that are on the bottom

with a "roll-over" motion.

UNDERSTANDING NORMAL WASHER SOUNDS Your new washer may make sounds

that your old one didn't. Because the sounds are unfamiliar, you may be

concerned about them. The following describes some of the

normal sounds you may hear and what causes them.

During Washing When you select a small load size setting

for a small wash load, your washer has a lower water level. With this lower water

level, you may hear a clicking sound from the upper portion of the agitator.

During Drain

The rate that water is drained from your washer depends on your installation, if water is drained quickly from the washer, you may hear air being pulled through the pump. This happens during the end of draining.

After Drain and Before Spin When the cycle changes from draining

to spinning, you may hear a noise as the gearcase shifts.

Automatically dilutes bleach to ensure the cleanest and brightest

loads.

Always measure liquid chlorine

bleach. Use a measuring cup, do not

guess. Do not pour directly from bottle.

Never use more than 1 cup (250 mL) for

a full load. Use less with smaller loads.

Follow manufacturer's directions for safe use. A cup with a pouring spout will help

you avoid spilling.

After loading the washer, pour measured liquid chlorine bleach carefully into the dispenser.

• Do not let bleach splash, drip, or run down into washer basket. Undiluted

bleach will damage any fabric it touches.

• Start the washer. Bleach will be diluted automatically before it comes in contact

with the wash load.

NOTE: Do not use this dispenser to add powdered chlorine or color-safe bleach to your wash load. The dispenser is for liquid chlorine bleach only.

Liquidchlurine

bleach dispenser

USING THE LIQUID FABRIC

SOFTENER DISPENSER

After loading the washer, measure and add the recommended amount of fabric

softener into the dispenser. Follow manufacturer's directions.

NOTE: Pouring too much fabric softener into the dispenser will cause the fabric softener to dispense instantly into the

load due to siphoning action. This instant "dump" could damage fabrics and will

make it appear that your dispenser is not working correctly.

To Remove the Fabric Softener Dispenser for Cleaning

STEP 1. Pull the blue lock ring up,

then remove dispenser from agitator by pulling up.

STEP 2. Flush the dispenser with

warm water.

To Replace the Fabric Softener

Dispenser STEP 1. Be sure the blue lock ring

is pulled up. Starting at an angle (see illustration), push the bottom of the dispenser down on the agitator top.

STEP 2. When the dispenser is seated on the agitator, push the blue lock ring down until it snaps in place. It must fit tightly.

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• Add warm water to fill the dispenser until it reaches the crossed opening at

the bottom of the funnel-shaped portion of the dispenser.

• Fabric softener is dispensed into the

first deep rinse water automatically.

NOTE: Fabric softeners are not com- patible with detergents. This dispenser

should never be used in the PREWASH Cycle since it would dispense fabric

softener into a wash load that has not been rinsed. Undiluted fabric softener

spilled on fabric may result in spots that look like oil stains.

If you ever use your dispenser this way by mistake, rewash the load with extra detergent to remove these deposits.

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UNDERSTANDING WHAT HAPPENS IN EACH CYCLE

ULTRA CLEAN

selected level

Fill to

selected time

Wash

no spin Drain -

Spin

selected level

Fill to

Rinse

no spin Drain -

Spin

2ND RINSE

D Off or

PERMANENT PRESS I PREWASH

selected level selected level

Fill to _ Fill to

T T

Wash Wash

selected time selected time

T T

no spin no spin Drain - _ Drain -

T T

Spin/Spray

for cooldown

selected level

Fill to

Rinse

no spin selected level Drain - _ Fill to

T T

Spin/Spray

Spin

(reset to wash

off

cycle and time)

SOAK

Agitate

Soak

(reset to SPIN to

drain washer)

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