Kenmore 11020956990, 11020952990, 11020936991, 11020936990, 11020932991 Owner’s Manual

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Owner's Manual and Installation Instructions

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

3953632A PRINTED IN U.S.A. 7/99

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 .......... 32

CARING FOR YOUR WASHER 34

TROUBLESHOOTING ....... 35

SEARS MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT 39

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 Number Plate.

O I O

Model and Serial Number 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

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 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

1-8004-MY-HOME s_,(1-800469-4663). 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 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 • Do not reach into the washer if the tub or

vapors that could ignite or explode, agitator is moving.

• Do not add gasoline, dry-cleaning • Do not install or store this washer where solvents, or other flammable or it will be exposed to the weather. explosive substances to the wash water. • Do not tamper with controls.

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.

• 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 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.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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)

Standpipe Drain System (p, 13)

39 in

(99cm)

Floor Drain System (p. 13)

B, REMOVE SHIPPING STRAP (p, 14)

Tools Needed:

Scissors Flashlight

(optional depending on instaliation)

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

Tools Needed: Parts Needed:

Pliers that open

to l_fb in (3.95 cm)

Flashlight (oNionaI

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 _,1_

Flashlight (optional

depending on installation)

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

Tools Needed: PaNs Needed:

4 flat water inlet hose washers

2 water inlet hoses

Pliers that open to 1 /_6in (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: Pads Needed:

Flashlight (optional

depending on installation)

Shipping strap with fastener

G, LEVEL WASHER (p. 19)

Tools Needed: Pa_sNeeded:

9h0-in (1.43 cm)

open-end wrench

2 front leveling legs 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-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, ANSl/NFPA 70-

latest 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 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.

Powersupply

cord

A. SELECT LOCATION

FOR YOUR WASHER -

RECESSED AREA/ CLOSET INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

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

3[-

19 cm

(48 3 _m_

*0 in--_'

(0cm)

• The installation spacing is in inches

(centimeters) and is the minimum allowable.

• Allow additional space ifother appliances are to be installed in

the area.

aaaa 0

"_. area

qE_ 27 in _ _--*0 in -_1 inJ_F251/2 in_,n 4 in

(68.6cm) (Ocm) (25 (64.8cm) (102

FrontView cm Side View cm)

(OuorNotShown) (Duo Shown)

*Additionalclearanceforwall, door andfloor moldingsmayhe required.

TOreducetransferofwashersOuilds,aclearanceof 1 [n(2.5 cm) onthesidesofthewasherisrecommended.

14" max.

48 in_ ,

(310cm2) _

minimum

ventilation

24 in2

(155 cm2) minimum-_

ventilation

_.(7.6 cm) _;

FrontView

(0ourWith Vent)

• If closet door is installed, the minimum

air openings in top and bottom are

required. Leuvered doors with

equivalent air openings in top and

bottom are acceptable.

3 in

(7.6 cm)

3 in

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 34 for winterizing information.

Proper installation is your responsibility. Make sure you have everything necessary 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.

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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:

Needs a minimum 20 gal

(70 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 allow- able 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

Siphon break: Must be purchased

separately. See chart below.

39in

(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) inches 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 gaI (64 L) per minute is

required.

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

taller than 96 in (2.4 cm) (if not already available)

1 in (2.5 cm) diameter standpipe 2 in (5 cm) diameter to 1 in (2.5 cm)

diameter standpipe adapter,

Part No. 3363920

Overhead sewer 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 availablefrom your localSears store or Sears Service Cente[ In the United States, call 1-800-366-PART(1-800-366-7278).In Canada, call 1-877-533-6937.

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