Kenmore 11022722100 Owner’s Manual

Owner's Manual and
Installation Instructions

Three-Speed with Speed Control
AUTOMATIC WASHERS

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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

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BEFORE USING YOUR NEW WASHER

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KENMORE AUTOMATIC WASHER WARRANTY

WASHER SAFETY

INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

OPERATING YOUR WASHER

LAUNDRY TIPS

CARING FOR YOUR WASHER

TROUBLESHOOTING

WE SERVICE WHAT WE SELL

Please read this manual. It will help you
install and operate your new Kenmore

washer in the most economical way.

For more information about the care
and operation of Kenmore appliances call

your nearest Sears store. You will need
the complete model and serial
numbers when requesting information.

Your washer's model and serial numbers
are located on the Model and Serial
Number Plate.

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4

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10

14

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26

27

31

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

Kenmore Washer.

Model NO.

Serial No.

Date of Purchase

•ModelandSerial

HumberPlate

Keep this book and your Sears

Salescheck (receipt) in a safe
place for future reference,

LimitedLifetime 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 1O-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 gearea_e parts that are detective in

material or workmanship. After your
first year, you willbe 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 put-!i!i: I"

pose other than private family use, all

warranty coverage is restricted to 90 ii:i_i
days from the date of purchase. _::_:_

Warranty Service :_j_:

Warranty service is available by :i.
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.
Please reference the service numbers

located on the back page of this manual.

Your safety and the safety of others are very important.

We have provided many important safety messages in this manual and
on your appliance. Always read and obey all safety messages.

potential hazards that can kill or hurt you and others.
All safety messages will follow the safety alert symbol

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

and either the word "DANGER" or "WARNING."
These words mean:

You can be killed or seriously

injured if you don't immediately

follow instructions.

You can be killed or seriously
injured if you don't follow

instructions.

All safety messages will tell you what the potential hazard is, 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

explosivesubstances to the wash
water. These substances give off

vapors that could ignite or explode,

• Under cedein conditions, hydrogen

gas may be produced in a hot water
systemthat has not been used for 2

weeks or more. HYDROGEN GAS IS

EXPLOS{VE. Iftb_ hot water system
has not been used for such a period,
before_sing 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
door or lid.

• Do not reach into the washer if the
drum, 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,

• De net repair o_ replace a_y part of

the washer or attempt any servicing
unless specifically recommended in
the Owner's Manual or in published

user-repai[ instructions that you
understand and have the skills to

carry out.

• See "Installation Requirements" for
grounding requirements.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

Tools and Parts

Assemble the necessary tools and
supplies before beginning the washer

installation. The parts supplied are in the
washer basket

Tools needed for connecting the drain

hose and water inlet hoses:

• Pliers that open to 1_6 in. (3.95 cm)

• Flashlight (optional)
Parts supplied;

1. Dratn hose

2 Silve& doubla-wire hose clamp

(for the bottom of the dratn hose)

3 Yellow4 single-wire hose clamp

(for the top of the drain hose)

4 Water lalat hoses (2)

5. Flat water ynlat hose washers (4)

Tools needed for securing the drain
hose and leveling the washer:

• Open end wrench _6 in, (1,43 cm)

• Level

• Wood block

• Ruler or measuring tape

Parts supplied:

1 2

1 Shipping strap wtth fastener

2 Front leveling feet with nuts (2)

Alternate Parts You May Need

Parts listed are available from your local
Sears store or Sears Service Center.

Please reference the service numbers
located on the back page of this manual.

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

standpipe not already available)
taller than 96

in. (2.4 m)

1 in. (2.5 cm) 2 in. (5 cm) diameter to 1
diameter in. (2,5 cm) diameter
standpipe standpipe adapter, Part

Overhead Standard 20 gal (76 L)

sewer 39 in. (99 cm) tall drain

Floor drain Siphon break, Part

Water faucets 2 longer water fill hoses:

beyond reach 6 ft (1.8 m) Part Number
of fill hoses 76314, 10 ft (3.0 m) Part

Drain hose too Drain hose, Part No.
short 388423 and hose kit,

Drain hose Hose kit, Part No.
that is too long 285442

Lint clogged Drain protector, Part No.
drain 367031

No. 3363920

tub or utility sink, sump
pump and connectors

(available from local

plumbing suppliers)

Number 285320; addi-

tional drain hose, Part

Number 3357090 and
connector kit, Part

Number 285442

Number 350008

Part No. 285442

Location Requirements

Selecting the proper location for your
washer improves performance and mini-
mizes noise and possible washer "walk."

Your washer can be installed in a base-
ment, laundry room, closet, or recessed

area, (See "Drain System.")
Proper installation is your responsibility.

You will need:

• A water heater set to deliver 120"F
(49"C) water to the washer.

• A grounded electrical outlet located

within 4 ft (1.2 m) of where the power

cord is attached to the back of the
washer. (See "Electrical Requirements.")

• Hot and cold water faucets located

within 4 fl (1.2 m) of the hot and cold
water fill valves, and water pressure of
5-100 psi (34.5-689.6 kPa). Washers
with triple dispensers require 20-100 psi
(138.0-689.6 kPa) for best performance.

• A _eve_|_oor with a maximum slope of
1 in. (2.5 cm) under entire washer.

Installing the washer on carpeting is not
recomme_lded.

• A sturdy floor to support the washer
weight (washer, water and load) of 315

Ibs (143 kgs).

Do not store or operate your washer in

temperatures at or below 32"F (0"C).

Some water can remain in the washer and

can cause damage in low temperatures.

See "Washer Care" for winterizing infor-
mation.

Recessed area or closet installation

The dimensions shown are for the rec-

ommended spacing allowed, except the
closet door ventilation openings. The

dimensions shown for the closet door
ventilation openings are the minimum

required.

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1. Front VieW

2 Side view

3. C_oset d,_or with ranis

• Additional spacing should be consid-
ered for ease of installation and ser-

vicing.

• Additional clearances may be required
for wall, door and floor moldings.

• Additional spacing of 1 in. (2.5 cm) on
all sides of the washer is recommend-

ed to reduce noise transfer.

• If a closet door is installed, the mini-
mum air openings in the top and bot-

tom of the door are required. Louvered
doors with air openings in the top and

bottom are acceptable.

• Companion appliance spacing should
also be considered.

Drain System

The washer can be installed using the
standpipe drain system (floor or wall), the

laundry tub drain system, or the floor
drain system, Select the drain hose instal-

lation method you need. (See "Alternate
Parts You May Need:')

1 2

Standpipe drain system - wall or floor

(view 1 & 2)

The standpipe drain requires a minimum

diameter standpipe of 2 in. (5 cm). The
minimum carry-away capacity can be no
less than 17 gal (64 L) per minute. A 2 in.
(5 em) diameter to 1 in. (2.5 cm) diameter

standpipe adapter kit is available. (See

"Alternate Parts You May Need,")

The top of the standpipe must be at least

39 in. (99 cm) high and no higher than 96
in, (2.4 m) from the bottom of the washer.

Floor drain system (view 2)
The floor drain system requires a siphon

break that may be purchased separately.

(See "Alternate Parts You May Need.")

The siphon break must be a minimum of

28 in. (71 cm) from the bottom of the
washer, Additional hoses might be

needed,

Electrical Requirements

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.

• A 120-volt, 60-Hz., AC-only, 15- or 20-
ampere, fused electrical supply is

required. Time-delay luse or circuit
breaker is recommended. It is recom-

mended that a separate circuit serving
only this appliance be provided.

• This washer is equipped with a power
supply cord having a 3 prong ground

plug.

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Laundry tub drain system (view 1)

The laundry tub needs a minimum 20 gal

(76 L) capacity.The top of the laundry tub
mustbe at least 39 in. (99 cm) above the

floor and no higher than 96 in. (2.4 m) from

the bottom of the washer,

• Tominimizepossibleshockhazard,the
cordmustbepluggedintoamating,3
prong,ground-typeoutlet,groundedin

accordancewithlocalcodesandordi-
nances.Ifamatingoutletisnotavail-
able,itisthepersonalresponsibilityand

obligationofthecustomertohavethe
properlygroundedoutletinstalledbya
qualifiedelectrician.

• Ifcodespermitandaseparateground
wireisused,itisrecommendedthata
qualifiedelectriciandeterminethatthe
groundpathisadequate,

• Donotgroundtoagaspipe.

•Checkwithaqualifiedelectricianifyou
arenotsurethewasherisproperly
grounded.

• Donothaveafuseintheneutralor
groundcircuit.

1 3 prong grounding plug

2 3 prong grounding-type outlet
3 Ground prong

4 Power supply cord

GROUNDING

INSTRUCTIONS

For a grounded, cord-connected
washer:

This washer must be grounded. In the
event of a malfunction or breakdown,

grounding will reduce the risk of
electrical shock by providing a path ot

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 service-
man 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 outlel

have a proper outlet installed by a

qualified electrician.

For a permanently connected

washer:
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.

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Before You Start

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 the
washer onto cardboard before moving

across floor

• Move the washer to within approximate-

ly 3 feet (90 cm) of the final
location.

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

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.

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

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

shipping strap from the power
cord. You will use the remainder of

the shipping strap later to secure the

drain hose

Connect Drain Hose

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

water leakage. 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

1. Check the drain hose to see if it is
the proper length.

2. Wet the inside of the straight end of
the drain hose with tap water. DO

NOT USE ANY OTHER LUBRI-
CANT.

3. Squeeze ears of silver, double-wire
clamp with pliers to open. Place
clamp over the straight end of the
drain hose ¼ in. (6 mm) from the end.

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 feet.

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