Kenmore 110.2783*, 110.2784*, 110.2787* Quick Reference Guide

Quick Start Washer Guide
We have taken great care to give your new washer the most convenient and easy-to-use features. Use this guide to help optimize the use of your washer. Consult the Use and Care Guide for more detailed instructions. To contact the Sears Service Center, call 1-800-4-MY-HOME
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(1-800-469-4663).
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WATER LEVEL CONTROL
Adjust to load size. Clothes should move freely. To change the water level after the wash action starts, you may turn knob to desired
This is
necessary only when the change needs to be done once the machine has started to fill.
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START
Measure detergent and pour into washer.
Drop sorted load loosely into washer. Load evenly around
agitator to maintain balance. Close the lid. Select Cycle, Water Level, Soil Level, Temperature and
Rinse option based on your load. Pull out Cycle Selector (Timer) knob to start. Push in Cycle Selector (Timer) knob to stop the washer.
WATER TEMPERATURE CONTROL
You should select the wash/rinse water temperature
based on the type of load you are washing. Always use
the warmest wash water safe for fabric and follow garment label instructions. For recommended use, see the Use and Care Guide. Depending on location, water temperatures may vary by season. The fill rate may also differ depending on the water temperature selected.
WARNING
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.
WARNING
Fire 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). Doing so can result in death, explosion, or fire.
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CYCLE SELECTOR (TIMER) CONTROL Estimated cycle time based on a full load with a Regular Soil Level setting.
OPTIONS
One Rinse
This is the rinse at the end of each cycle.
SOIL LEVEL WITH TIME ADJUST
Adjusting the soil level modifies the length of the wash cycle. Based on the cycle and soil level selections, the wash times will be extended
or reduced anywhere from 1 to 8 minutes. Use the Heavy Soil selection for loads that need a more thorough cleaning. Use the Regular Soil
selection for garments that are only lightly soiled or require a little more care.
Ultra Clean with Soak
Use this cycle for sturdy or heavily soiled loads. This cycle includes a 5-minute soak to help improve cleaning.
Approximate cycle time: 60 minutes
Normal
Select this cycle for cottons and linens used regularly. The fast-speed spin shortens drying time.
Approximate cycle time: 40 minutes
Permanent Press
Use this cycle to wash no-iron/permanent press fabrics. This cycle provides an additional load-cooling spray rinse to reduce wrinkling.
Approximate cycle time: 30 minutes
Delicate
This cycle combines slow-speed agitation and slow-speed spin to gently clean garments while reducing wrinkles.
Approximate cycle time: 25 minutes
Handwash
Use this cycle for special care items. This cycle features a series of brief agitation and short soaks for gentle cleaning and minimal wrinkling.
Approximate cycle time: 25 minutes
Soak
This cycle features agitation followed by unlimited soak time to help remove stains that need pretreatment. After soaking, you have two options. To use the same water in a wash cycle, advance the Cycle Selector (Timer) Control knob to a wash cycle. To remove the soak water, reset the washer to a Spin setting. If the Soak water was drained, add more detergent to the wash cycle. NOTE: Be sure to push the control in to change to another cycle and set. Pull the control out to start the washer in its selected cycle.
Prewash
This cycle helps to remove heavy soils that need pretreatment. This cycle should be followed by a wash cycle. Add more detergent to the wash cycle. The Prewash cycle does not include a rinse.
Approximate cycle time: 12 minutes
2nd Rinse
A second rinse can be used to aid in improved removal of detergent or bleach residue from garments. This option may be automatically added to the wash cycle by setting the OPTIONS Control to 2nd Rinse any­time before the end of the cycle.
Rinse & Spin
Select this option if you think an extra rinse is needed. Set OPTIONS Control to 2nd Rinse. You should then set the Cycle Selector (Timer) Control knob to a 2nd Rinse setting.
Spin Only
A drain and spin may help shorten drying times for some fabrics by removing excess water. Set OPTIONS Control (if available) to One Rinse. You should then set Cycle Selector (Timer) Control to a Spin setting.
2nd Rinse
Choose this option for an automatic 2nd rinse cycle.
TROUBLESHOOTING – SOUNDS and LEAKS
Loud clicking and banging?
The yellow shipping strap may still be in the rear of the washer. Completely remove the yellow shipping strap.
The washer should be level, and the feet should be firmly on the floor.
Some sounds are normal but may be different from those of your previous washer.
The gears engaging after the drain and before the spin.
The sound of air being pulled through the pump after most
of the water has drained.
Is the washer leaking?
Fill hose connections are tight
Gaskets in fill hose are tight and flat
Drain hose clamp is securely attached
Faucets, drain/standpipe or laundry tub is not leaking
The washer tub is centered, and the load evenly balanced
at the start of each load
The washer is level
The front feet are installed, and the nuts are tightened
to the cabinet
See the Use and Care Guide for complete details.
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