Kenmore 11026912690 Owner’s Manual

Owner's Manual and Installation Instructions

"Fhree-Speed AUTOMATIC WASHERS

IMPORTANT: Your washer may look different

Read and follow all safety from the washer shown. and operating instructions before first use of this product.

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

PART NO. 3950144 Rev.A PRINTED IN U.S.A.

BEFOREUSINGYOURNEWWASHER

SEARSAUTOMATICWASHERWARRANTY

IMPORTANTSAFETYINSTRUCTIONS INSTALLATIONINSTRUCTIONS

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 economi('al 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.

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

NumberPlate

Keep this book and your Sears Salescheck (receipt) in a safe

place for future reference.

FULL1-YEARWARRANTY ON]MECHANICAL AND

ELECTRICAL PARTS

For ,one year from the date of purchase,

when the washer is installed and operated

in accordance with the instructions in the Owner's Manual, Sears will repair or

replace any mechanical or electrical parts

in this washer, if defective in material or workmanship.

LIMITED 5-YEAR WARRANTY

ON GEARCASE PARTS

After one year and until five years from the date of purchase, Sears will furnish

replacement parts for any defective gear-

case parts. You will be charged for labor.

LIMITED 10-YEAR WARRANTY ON PLASTIC TUB

After one year and until ten years from date of purchase, Sears will furnish a

replacement plastic tub for any plastic

tub which is defective in material or work- manship. You will be charged for labor.

If the washer is subjected to other than private family use, the above warranty coverage is effective for only 90 days.

WARRANTY SERVICE IS AVAILABLE

BY CONTACTING THE NEAREST SEARS SERVICE CENTER IN THE

UNITED STATES. This warranty applies only while this

product is in use in the United States.

This warranty gives you specific legal

rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.

Sears, Roebuck and Co., Dept. 817WA,

Hoffman Estates, IL 60179.

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.

YOUR SAFETY IS IMPORTANTTO US

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

tlnat 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 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.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

INSTALLATION OVERVIEW For a complete list of tools and parts

needled, see pages 6-8. A. SELECT LOCATION

FOR YOUR WASHER (pgs. 10-12) Recessed Area/

Closet Installation Instructions (p. 10)

I I

Laundry Tub Drain System (p. 11)

Standpipe [)rain System (p. 12)

Floor Drain System (p. 12)

B. REMOVE SHIPPING STRAP (p. 13)

Tools Needed:

Scissors Flashlight (optional

depending on installation)

C. CONNECT DRAIN HOSE (pgs. 14-15)

Tools Needed:

Pliers that open

to 19/16inches

Flashlight (optional

depending on installation)

TWIST

AND

PUSH

Parts Needed:

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. 15-16)

Tools Needed: Parts Needed:

Pliers that open

to 19/16inche_

2 water inlet hoses

Flashlight (optional

depending on installation)

E. CONNECT INLET HOSESTO WATER FAUCETS (p. 16)

Tools Needed: Parts Needed:

Pliers that open to 1%6 inches

4 flat water inlet hose washers

2 water inlet hoses

uoket

(optional Flashlight (optional

depending on depending on installation)

installation)

F. SECURE DRAIN HOSE (p. 17)

i.i

Tools Needed: Parts Needed:

Flashlight (optional

depending on installation)

G. LEVEL WASHER (p. 18)

Tools Needed: Parts Needed:

Shipping strap with fastener

U _

9/lo-lnch

open-end wrench

Flashlight (optional Wood block

depending on installation)

2 front leveling legs with nuts

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-arnpere fused electrical supply is

required. (Time-delay fuse or circuit breaker is recommended.) Connect to 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.

GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS

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 appli- ance - if it will not fit the outlet, have

a proper outlet installed by a qualified electrician.

For your personal safety, this washer must be grounded. In the event of

malfunction or breakdown, grounding will reduce the risk of electric shock

by providing a path of least resistance for electric current.

This washer is equipped with a power supply cord having a 3-prong grounding plug. To minimize possible shock hazard, you must plug the power supply cord

into a mating 3-prong grounding-type wall receptacle, grounded in accordance

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

ordinances.

3-Prong

Grounding Plug

3-Prong

Grounding-Type Wall Receptacle

ding

rong

Supply

A. SELECT LOCATION

FOR YOUR WASHER -

RECESSED AREA/ CLOSET INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

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

0 0

48 sq. in.

minimum-

ventilation

19"

Ioooo O

24 sq. in. minimum-

ventilation

*1"---_"

[,<--- 27" _ 1-<--'1"

FrontView FrontView

(DoorNotShown) (DoorWithVent)

1"1.-2s,/2' 14-

SideView

(DoorShown)

area

*Additional clearanceforwall, doorandfloormoldingsmayhe required.

Toreducetransferofwashersounds,a clearanceofI inchonthesidesofthewasherisrecommended.

• The installation spacing is in inches and is the minimum allowable.

• AI]_owadditional space if other appli- ances are to be installed in the area.

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

are required. Louvered doors with equivalent air openings in top and bottom are acceptable.

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. 12)

• Floor drain system (p. 12)

Grounded receptacle: Must be within 4 feet 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 feet of the hot and cold water fill valves attached

to the back of the washer.

Do not store or operate washer at or below 32°F (some water may remain in

washer). See page 31 for Winterizing

Information. Proper installation is your responsibility.

Make sure you have everything necessary for correct installation including the following points:

Laundry tub drain system:

Needs a minimum 20-gallon laundry tub.

Support: Floor must be sturdy enough to support a total weight

of 315 pounds (including washer, water, and load weight),

Level floor: Maximum

allowable slope under entire washer- 1 inch.

Top of tub must be at least 39 inches above

floor and no higher than 96 inches from

bottom of washer.

At.TERNATE LOCATIONS-

STANDPIPE AND FLOOR DRAIN SYSTEMS

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

Standpipe drain system: Needs a two-inch minimum diameter standpipe with minimum

carry-away capacity of 17 gallons per minute. Top of standpipe must be at least 39 inches

above floor and no higher than 96 inches from bottom of washer.

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

away capacity of 17 gallons per minute is required.

I1:you have: You will need to buy: Laundry tub or standpipe Sump pump system

taller than 96 inches (if not already available)

1-inch diameter standpipe 2-inch diameter to 1-inch diameter

standpipe adapter, Part No. 3363920

Overhead sewer Standard 20 gallon, 39-inch tall drain

tub or utility sink and sump pump

(available from local plumbing suppliers)

Floor drain Siphon break, Part No. 285320;

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

Parts listed are available from your local Sears store or Sears Service Center. Call 1-800-366-PART (1-800-366-7278).

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