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

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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 setting.

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Models/Modelos/Modèles 110.2842*, 2843*

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 and adjust modifiers and options based on

your load.
Pull out Cycle Selector (Timer) knob to start.
Push in Cycle Selector (Timer) knob to stop the washer.

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.

CYCLE SELECTOR (TIMER) CONTROL

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Permanent Press

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

Delicate

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

Heavy Duty

Use this cycle for sturdy or heavily soiled loads. For the
maximum soil removal, you should set the Cycle Selector
(Timer) Control for the longest available time.

Rinse & Spin

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.

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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.

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

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. Depending on location, water temperatures may vary by season.

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