Kenmore 110.21894000 User Manual

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Owner's Manual and

Installation instructions

Three-Speed with Options

and Speeds Switch

AUTOMATIC WASHERS

IMPORTANT:

Read and follow all safety

and operating instructions

before first use of this product,

Your washer may look different

from the washer shown.

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Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A.

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

www.sears.com

3953631 PRINTED IN U.S.A. 4/99

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 Number Plate.

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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. 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 isdefective in

material or workmanship. 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. 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

instructionsthat come with it, Sears will

replace the "spreckle" (speckled

surface) 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 i:_

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

*In Canada a different warranty may apply.

In the U.S. or Canada, for Sears warranty

information or to contact a Sears Service

Center, call 1-800-4-MY-HOME sM

(1-800-469-4663).

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 aJl 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 wilt 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, orother 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 tS

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.

, 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.

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 Areal

Closet installation Instructions (p. 11) Laundry Tub Drain System (p. 12)

Standpipe Drain System (p. 13)

39 in

(99 cm)

39 in

(99 cm)

Floor Drain System (p. 13)

B.REMOVESHPPING STRAP (p. 14)

Tools Needed:

Scissors Flashlight (optional

depending on installation)

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

Tools Needed: Parts Needed:

Pliers that open

to 1 9/16in (3.95 cm)

Flashlight (optional

depending on installation)

1 yellow, single-wire 1 silver, double-

hose clamp (top of wire hose clamp

drain hose) (bottom of drain

hose)

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

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Tools Needed: Parts Needed:

Pliers that open

to 19/16in (3.95_

Flashlight (optional

depending on installation)

2 water inlet hoses

4 fiat water inlet hose washers

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

Tools Needed: Parts Needed:

Pliers that open to 19/16inches (3.95 cm)

Bucket

(optional

depending on

installation)

Flashlight (optional

depending on installation)

2 water inlet hoses

F. SECURE DRAIN HOSE (p. 18)

Tools Needed: Parts Needed:

Flashlight (optional

depending on installation)

Shipping strap with fastener

G. LEVEL WASHER (p. 19)

Tools Needed: Parts Needed:

9/16in (1.43 cm)

open-end wrench

Flashlight (optional

depending on installation)

Wood block

2 front leveling legs with nuts

Selecting the proper location for your

washer wiINimprove 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.

FaiNureto folNow 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 walt

receptacle, grounded inaccordance with

National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70-

latest edition and all local codes and

ordinances.

3 prong

grounding-type

wall receptacle

3 prong

grounding plug

_nding

prong

i Power supply

LJ cord

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* For a grounded, cord-

connected washer:

GROUNDING iNSTRUCTiONS

This washer must be grounded. In the

event of malfunction or breakdown,

grounding wilt 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.

WARN ING: 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 equipmentgrounding

conductor must be run with the circuit

conductors and connected to the

equipment-grounding terminal or lead

on the appliance.

A. SELECT LOCATION

FOR YOUR WASHER =

RECESSED AREAl

CLOSET iNSTALLATiON iNSTRUCTiONS

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

ECCCCC;3

J_14 in max.

(35,6 cm)

. . cm2)

minimum

ventilation

area

24 in 2

(155 cm 2) _

minimum

ventilation

area

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cocm)", (88.6cm)-"It'- cocm)-'l1'n,r'_'{&.8_TI . ,nm'-

C2.5 cm) (10.2 cm)

FrontView SideView

(Door Not Shown) (Door Shown)

3in

cm)

3in

[_._.cm)

FrontView

(DoorWithVent)

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

Toreduce tl_etransfer of washer sounds, aclearance of 1 in (2.5 cm) off the sides of the washer issuggested.

* 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.

. c,osetdoo snsta,,e0the

minimum air openings in top and

bottom are required. Louvered doors

with equivalent air openings intop and

bottom are acceptable.

LAUNDRY TUB DRAIN SYSTEM

Check location where washer witt 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 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.

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.

Laundry tub drain system:

Needs a minimum 20 gal

(76 L) laundry tub.

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Support: Floor must be sturdy

enough to support a total weight

of 315 Ibs (143 kg) (includes

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

Siphon break: Must be purchased

separately. See chart below.

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.

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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 Sump pump system

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

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

standpipe 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 listedare 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 1-800-469-4663.

B. REMOVE SHiPPiNG STRAP

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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.

Electrical plug

STEP 2. Putt 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.

16 in

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

1/4in (6 mm) from the end.

/_'{6 mm)

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.

d. Place clamp over area marked

"CLAMR" Release clamp.

¼in

(6 mm

¼ in

(6 mm)

If you have: You will need to buy:

Drain hose that is too short Drain hose, Part No. 388423 and

hose kit, Part No. 285442

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 1-800-469-4663.

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.

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. CONNECT iNLET HOSES

TO WASHER

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 d 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

STEP 2. Attach the hose with the red

coupling to the hot water (bottom) inlet

valve. Attaching the red coupling first

makes it easier to tighten connection with

pliers. Screw on coupling by hand. Make

an additional two-thirds turn with pliers to

tighten coupling. DO NOT OVER-

TIGHTEN; this could damage the valves.

Cold Water

inlet Valve

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.

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 fltl hoses:

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

10 ft (3.0 m), Part No. 350008

Partslisted are availablefrom your local Sears store or Sears Service Cente£In the United

States, call 1-800-366-PART(1-800-366-7278). In Canada, call 1-800-469-4663.

F. SECURE DRA(N HOSE

Securing the drain hose properly will

protect your floors from damage due

to water leakage.

STEP 1. Move washer to itsfinal

location.

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,

)

STEP 2. Locate the remaining piece

d shipping strap (not the end with the

three cotter pins) from STEP 4 d

"REMOVE SHIPPING STRAP." Use

it to wrap the drain hose together with

the laundry tub or standpipe. Push

fastener into the nearest hole in the

shipping strap.

Fastener

G. LEVEL WASHER STEP 5. Move washer to its final

location.

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 walt, move the washer

out slightly before tipping it up.

STEP 2. With one of the legs in hand,

screw lock nut onto leg 3/8in (9.5 mm)

from top of leg base. This is the

recommended initial setting.

(9"SA_mm__

STEP 3. Screw leg into washer base by

hand until nut reaches washer base.

Repeat for other leg.

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.

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

(1.43 mm) 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.

STEP 4. Tilt washer backward until

front of washer is off the wood block.

Remove wood block. Gently lower

washer to floor.

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.

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Check electrical requirements.

Be sure you have correct electrical

supply and recommended grounding

method.

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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.

[] Check that:

• The washer is level.

• The nuts on the front legs are tight.

[] Check that the water faucets are

turned on.

FINAL STEPS

[] Plug power supply cord into

grounded outlet.

[] Remove the blue protective film on the

console and any tape remaining on

washer.

[] Take a few minutes and read the

Operating Instructions (pages 21-31)

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.

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.

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DISPENSER

Add measured liquid chlorine bleach to the

dispenser, 5 min. 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.

1. SELECT & ADJUST Make the selections for these washer controls:

(some washers may not have all of these controls)

* WATER LEVEL Adjust to load size.

PREWASH / SOAK TEMP -- Select water temperature for this cycle option.

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

performance.

SPEEDS Adjust to fabric type being washed.

HEAVY DUTY

REGULAR

PERMPRESS

DELICATE

[_ HAND WASH

DENIMS, TOWELS; ®e.

EXTRA DIRTY

COTTONS

SYNTHETICS /_

KNITS

LINGERIE

HOTWASH

WARM WASH

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

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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, lee 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 off the 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) Ifdesired,

add measured liquid chlorine bleach to

the liquid bleach dispenser (see page 29).

STEP 3. (OPTIONAL STEP) Ifdesired,

add measured liquid fabric softener

to the fabric softener dispenser (see

page 30).

STEP 4. Close washer lid.

STEP 5. Set WATER LEVEL Control O

based on the size of your wash load

(see page 24).

STEP 6. Set the WATER TEMPERA-

TURE Control O (see pages 24-25).

STEP 7. Set RINSE OPTIONS Control

O(see page 27).

STEP 8. Set SPEEDS Control I_)

according to the type of fabric in the

load (see page 25).

STEP 9. Push the Cycle Selector

Control (Timer) knob _ and turn to

the right to desired setting (see page 26).

STEP 10. Pull the Cycle Selector

Control (Timer) knob _ 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 WATERTEMPERATURE RINSEOPTIONS SPEEDS

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 toad. Clothes

should move freely and roll toward the

agitator.

Washers with a variable

Water Level Control:

, 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.

SMALL

LOAD •

MEDIUM

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.

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 toad. Warm

rinse is controlled to 75°F (24°C).

COLD

WARM_

COLD e • COLD

HOT _ _ COLD 70"

COLD COLD

WARM

Selecting Water Temperatures

Wash Water

Temperature Suggested Fabrics Comments

HOT • Work clothes •Best cleaning for heavily soiled items

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

or above colorfast pastels and stains

• Diapers • Preventsgraying or yellowing

WARM •Dark/non-colorfast colors • Best for moderately soiled to lightly soiled items

90°-110°F • Permanent press items • Safe for most fabric finishes

(32°-43°C) • Nylon, polyester, acry]ics, • Less fading and dye bleeding

silks,woolens • Reduceswrinkling

• Knits/delicate fabrics

COLD* • Extra-sensitive colors • Best for very lightly soiled items

70°-90°F • Non-colorfast items • Saves hot water

(21°-32°C) • 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.

AUTOMATIC TEMPERATURE

CONTROL (ATC)

ATC takes away the worry of

undissolved detergent and ensures

consistent cleaning results from

season to season with warm and

cold washes.

ATC electronically senses and maintains

a uniform water temperature by

regulating incoming hot and cold water.

, Even in cold wash, some

warm water is let into the

washer to maintain a

temperature minimum of

70°F (21°C). In very cold

water, detergent may not

dissolve and clothes will

AUTO TEMP

CONTROL

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o COLD 70 °

COLD

not be cleaned completely. _, WARM100_

"Warm wash is regulated

at approximately 100°F

(38°C). ATC does not control the hot

wash water temperature.

, Warm rinse is regulated at

approximately 75°F (24°C) for all warm

rinse settings. This may be a cooler

warm rinse than what you are used to,

but it saves energy and still gives you

proper rinsing and a load that is

comfortable to remove.

SPEEDS DESCRIPTIONS

This section illustrates and describes

the wash/spin speeds you can select with

the SPEEDS Control. Each speed setting

is designed for different types of fabrics

and soil levels. Your washer may have a

4-position or a 5-position switch.

HANDWASH PLUS FINE DELICATES

(on some models)

Use this speed setting for hand washable

and special-care items. Garments are

labeled "Hand Wash" because:

, The fiber or construction may be

sensitive to agitation.

, The fabric contains sensitive dyes

that may bleed.

The wash action mirrors the way you

would treat hand washable garments in

a sink. It does this by repeating periods

of extra-slow speed agitation

(5 seconds) and soaking (35 seconds).

Stow spin speeds help reduce wrinkling.

Do not use HAND WASHABLES for

large items like blankets.

NOTE: Some "Hand Wash" items,

particularly wool, naturally shrink when

washed either in the sink or in the

washer HAND WASHABLES Cycle.

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

measurements.

HANDWASH/CASUAL

Use this speed setting for lingerie and

loosely knit items. Setting combines

extra-stow speed agitation for gentle soil

removal and slow spin speeds to reduce

wrinkling.

DELICATE

Use this speed setting for washable

knits and permanent press fabrics.

Setting combines stow speed agitation

for gentle soil removal and stow 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.

DELICATE REGULAR

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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

The PERMANENT PRESS I Cycle

includes a toad cooling spray rinse that

reduces wrinkling compared to other

cycles. You can select up to 10 minutes

d wash time.

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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.

PREWASH Cycle should be followed

by an ULTRA CLEAN or PERMANENT

PRESS Cycle with additional detergent.

SOAK

SOAK Cycle features 4 minutes d

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.

PERMANENT PRESS II

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The PERMANENT PRESS II Cycle

includes a load cooling process

that reduces wrinkling compared

to other cycles.

You can select up to 10 minutes of

wash time.

NOTE: When the timer reaches PAUSE,

the washer will drain and pause for no

more than two minutes while some of

the wash water is drained and replaced

with rinse water.

RINSE OPTIONS CONTROL

A second rinse will remove more

detergent residue. It is especially

beneficial if extra detergent has been

used to remove heavy soils.

AUTOMATIC 2ND RINSE

Your washer allows you to add an auto-

matic second rinse to the ULTRA CLEAN

Cycle or PERMANENT PRESS Cycle.

Simply set the RINSE OPTIONS Control

on 2ND RINSE before you start the

washer. You won't have to come back to

select a second rinse.

ONE 2ND

RINSE RINSE

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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 RINSE OPTIONS Control

to ONE RINSE.

STEP 4. Set SPEEDS Control:

For fast agitation and spin,

use the HEAVY DUTY setting.

For slow agitation and spin,

use the EXTRA DELICATE setting.

For stow agitation and fast spin,

use the REGULAR setting.

STEP 5. Set the Cycle Selector Control

(Timer) knob to a RINSE setting.

STEP 6. Pull Cycle Selector Control

(Timer) knob out to start washer.

ULTRA CLEAN

PREWASH

SOAKq

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 RINSE OPTIONS Control

to ONE RINSE.

STEP 2. Set SPEEDS Control:

For fast spin, use the HEAVY DUTY

setting.

For stow spin, use the DELICATE

setting.

STEP 3. Set the Cycle Selector Control

(Timer) knob to a SPIN setting.

STEP 4. Pull the Cycle Selector Control

(Timer) knob out to start washer.

SELF-CLEANING LINT FILTER

Lint is filtered from the load

automatically - there's no messy

cleanup.

Your washer features a self-cleaning

filter that traps tint 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.

QUIET PAKTM

The QUIET PAKTM System is designed

to reduce water sounds and ringing

noises. The cabinet is insulated with

sound-dampening material for better

vibration and sound-dampening

characteristics.

QUIET PAKTM II

(on some models)

The QUIET PAKTM II System is designed

to reduce water sounds and ringing

noises. The cabinet is insulated with

three sound-dampening materials for

superior vibration and sound-dampening

characteristics.

DUAL ACTION TM PLUS OR

TRIPLE ACTION TM AGITATOR

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 displaces the

clothes that are on the bottom with a

"roll-over" motion.

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TRIPLE ACTION TM agitator gives you

the most flexible fabric care for even

your largest loads.

The TRIPLE ACTION TM agitator moves

in three directions, depending on toad

size, to ensure proper cleaning.

For your largest loads,

the TRIPLE ACTION TM

agitator offers a

load-sensing feature

that actually senses

when you are washing a

very large load and

responds with a

third, vertical

motion that

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size and guides

items to the bottom.

UNDERSTANDING NORMAL

WASHER SOUNDS

Your new washer may make sounds

that your old one did not. 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 toad, 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.

USING THE LIQUID CHLORINE

BLEACH DISPENSER

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 toad. Use tess 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 toad.

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,

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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 wilt 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 d 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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dispenser

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Add warm water to fitt 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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