Kenmore 11026955690, 11026954690, 11026952691 Owner’s Manual

Owner's Manual and

Installation Instructions

Electronic

Three-Speed
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.

PART NO. 3950148 Rev. A PRINTED IN U.S.A.

Your washer may look different
from the washer shown.

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BEFORE USING YOUR NEW WASHER

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SEARS AUTOMATIC WASHER WARRANTY

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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.

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4

5

20

37

39

41

46

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.

FULL 1-YEAR WARRANTY
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 re-
placement parts for any defective gearcase
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 workman-
ship. You will be charged for labor.

If the washer is subjected to other than pri-
vate family use, the above warranty cover-
age 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 fol-
lowed.

YOURSAFETYISIMPORTANTTOUS.
WARNING:Toreducetheriskoffire,

electricshock,orinjurytopersons
whenusingyourwasher,followbasic

precautions,includingthefollowing:

•Readallinstructionsbeforeusing
thewasher.

•Donotwasharticlesthathavebeen
previouslycleanedin,washedin,soaked

in,orspottedwithgasoline,dry-cleaning
solvents,otherflammableorexplosive
substancesastheygiveoffvaporsthat

couldigniteorexplode.

•Donotaddgasoline,dry-cleaning
solvents,orotherflammableorexplosive

substancestothewashwater.Thesesub-
stancesgiveoffvaporsthatcould

igniteorexplode.

•Undercertainconditions,hydrogengas
maybeproducedinahotwatersystem

thathasnotbeenusedfor2weeksor
more.HYDROGENGASISEXPLOSlVE.

Ifthehotwatersystemhasnotbeenused

forsuchaperiod,beforeusingawashing

SAVE THESEINSTRUCTIONS

machine,turnonallhotwaterfaucetsand
letthewaterflowfromeachforseveral

minutes.Thiswillreleaseanyaccumulat-
edhydrogengas.Asthegasisflammable,
donotsmokeoruseanopenflameduring

thistime.

•Donotallowchildrentoplayonorin
thewasher.Closesupervisionofchildren
isnecessarywhenthewasherisused

nearchildren.

•Beforethewasherisremovedfrom
serviceordiscarded,removethelid.

•Donotreachintothewasherifthetub
oragitatorismoving.

•Donotinstallorstorethiswasherwhereit

willbeexposedtotheweather.

•Donottamperwithcontrols.

•Donotrepairorreplaceanypartofthe

washerorattemptanyservicingunless

specificallyrecommendedintheOwner's
Manualorinpublisheduser-repair
instructionsthatyouunderstandandhave
theskillstocarryout.

IMPORTANT: Observe all governing codes and ordinances.

INSTALLATIONOVERVIEW
Foracompletelistoftoolsandparts

needed,seepages6-8.
A.SELECTLOCATION

FORYOURWASHER(pgs.10-12)

RecessedAreal
ClosetInstallationInstructions(p.10)

LaundryTubDrainSystem(p.11)

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Standpipe Drain System (p. 12)

Floor Drain System (p. 12)

B.REMOVESHIPPINGSTRAP(p.13)

ToolsNeeded:

Scissors Flashlight(optional

dependingoninstallation)

C.CONNECTDRAINHOSE(pgs.14-15)

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ToolsNeeded:

Su

Pliers that open
to 19/16 inches

PartsNeeded:

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.CONNECTINLETHOSESTOWATERFAUCETS(pgs.15-16)

ToolsNeeded: PartsNeeded:

Pliersthatopento!9/16inches

2 flat water inlet hose washers

Flashlight(optional

dependingon

installation)

E. SECURE DRAIN HOSE (p. 17)

Tools Needed: Parts Needed:

dependingon
installation)

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Flashlight (optional depend-

ing on installation)

Shipping strap with fastener

F.LEVELWASHER(p.18)

ToolsNeeded: PartsNeeded:

9/16-Inch

open-endwrench

2frontlevelinglegswithnuts

Flashlight(optionaldepend-

ingoninstallation)

Woodblock

Selectingtheproperlocationforyour

washerwillimproveitsperformanceand

minimizeconcernslikewasherwalkor
noise.

ELECTRICALREQUIREMENTS
120-Volt,60-Hz.,AC-only,15-or

20-amperefusedelectricalsupplyis
required.(Time-delayfuseorcircuit

breakerisrecommended.)Connectto
individualbranchcircuit.

ElectricalShockHazard

Plugintoagrounded3-prong
outlet.

Donotremovegroundprong.
Donotuseanadapter.

Donotuseanextensioncord.
Failuretofollowtheseinstructions

canresultindeath,fire,or
electricalshock.

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, ANSl/NFPA 70-

latest edition and all local codes and ordi-

nances.

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3 prong

grounding plug

c_rd

3 prong

grounding-type

wall receptacle

Grounding

prong

Power supply

A. SELECT LOCATION

FOR YOUR WASHER -

RECESSED AREA/
CLOSET INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

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

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19"

"1"--'_

Front View Front View

(Door Not Shown) (Door With Vent)

*Additionalclearanceforwall, doorandfloormoldingsmayberequired.

Toreducetransferofwashersounds,aclearanceofI inchonthe sides ofthewasherisrecommended.

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

• Allow additional space if other applianc-

es are to be installed in the area.

- 11" 4"

(DoorShown)

._ 14"max.

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SideView

• If closet door is installed, the mini-

48sq.in._
minimum

ventilation

area

24sq.in. J.
minimum-

ventilation 3"

area

mum air openings in top and bottom are
required. Louvered doors with equiva-

lent air openings in top and
bottom are acceptable.

3"

1'

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LAUNDRY TUB DRAIN SYSTEM

Check location where washer will be
installed. This washer can be installed us-
ing one of three systems:

• Laundry tub drain system (below)

• Standpipe drain system (p. 12)

• Floor drain system (p. 12)

Do not store or operate washer at or

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 20-100 psi and be

within 4 feet of the hot and

cold water fill valves attached

to the back of the washer.

below 32°F (some water may remain in
washer). See page 40 for Winterizing

information.
Proper installation is your responsibility.

Make sure you have everything neces-
sary 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 allow-
able 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.

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ALTERNATE LOCATIONS -
STANDPIPE AND FLOOR DRAIN SYSTEMS

Siphon break: Must be purchased separate-

ly. See chart below.

pipe 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.

If you have:
Laundry tub or standpipe

taller than 96 inches

l-inch diameter standpipe

Uverhead sewer

l-loot drain

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

Floor drain system: Requires a siphon break,

see chart below. A minimum carry-away capac-

ity of 17 gallons per minute is required.

You will need to buy:

_ump pump system
(if not already available)

z-incrl diameter to 1-1ncrl diameter

standpipe adapter, Part No. 3363920
,'Standard Zu gallon, :5_-Inch tall drain

tub or utility sink and sump pump

(available from local plumbing suppliers)
,'Sipl_on breaK, Hart NO. Z_b_ZU;

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

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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.

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

Move washer close to its final location.
STEP 1. Read, then remove the label

over the electrical plug and shipping
strap.

STEP 2. Pull the yellow shipping strap
completely out of the washer. There

should be 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.

STEP 3. Pull firmly to remove the

other end of the shipping strap pinned
to the back of washer. This will

release the rear self-leveling legs.

Pie

PULL

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Electricalplug

STEP 4. Cut the shipping strap about
16 inches from plug end. Look for the

words "CUT HERE." Discard end with
three cotter pins. Slide remainder of ship-

ping strap free from the electrical plug.
You will use this to secure the drain hose.

Shippingstrap

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PULL

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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
1/4 inch from the end.

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d. Place clamp over area marked

"CLAMR" Release clamp.

c. Open clamp. Twist hose back and forth

while pushing down onto drain connec-
tor at the bottom of the washer.

Continue until hose contacts the ribbed

stop on the cabinet.

If you have:

uraln I_ose tl_at is too sl_ort

uraln nose tl_at is too long
A problem w_tn lint clogging your dra{n

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

You will need to buy:
Uraln nose, Hart NO. 5_4Z5 and nose

kit, Part No. 285442

Hose Kit, Hart NO. Z_b44Z
Uram protector, Hart NO. :_5[U:_1

/Ribbed Stop

Hose

1/4"

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Forstandpipeorlaundrytubdrainsys-
tems:

STEP2.Openyellow,single-wireclamp
withpliersandslideoverhookedend

ofdrainhosetosecuretherubberand
corrugatedsectionstogether.

HookedEnd

Drain Hose

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.

• Do not lay excess drain hose in bottom

of laundry tub.

D. CONNECT INLET HOSES

TO WATER FAUCETS

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.

Slip and Fall Hazard

Use new water inlet hoses.
Failure to do so can result in head

injury or broken bones.

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. 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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