Kenmore 110.2842*, 110.2843* 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® (1-800-469-4663).

Models/Modelos/Modèles 110.2842*, 2843*

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.

Drop sorted load loosely into washer. Load evenly agitator to maintain balance.

the lid.

Cycle and adjust modifiers and options based on load.

out Cycle Selector (Timer) knob to start.

in Cycle Selector (Timer) knob to stop the washer.

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.

WATER LEVEL CONTROL

Adjust to load size. Clothes should move freely. To change the water level after the wash action starts,

may turn knob to desired setting.

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of load you are washing. Always use the warmest water safe for fabric and follow garment label instructions. Depending on location, water temperatures may vary by season.

fill rate may also differ depending on the water temperature selected.

cycle will give you up to 10 minutes of wash time and a load-cooling spray rinse to reduce wrinkling.

cycle features brief periods of intermittent agitation to clean lightly soiled items.

Duty

this cycle for sturdy or heavily soiled loads. For the soil removal, you should set the Cycle Selector

Control for the longest available time.

Select this option if you think an extra rinse is needed. Set OPTIONS Control (if available) to One Rinse. You should then set the Cycle Selector (Timer) Control knob to a 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.

TROUBLESHOOTING – SOUNDS and LEAKS

Before you call service...check for the following.

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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