Kenmore 110.2862*, 110.2863* 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. On models with Variable Water Level Control, you must turn the knob to Reset before changing the water level.

This is necessary only when the change needs to be done once the machine has started to fill.

W10026639A

Models/Modelos/Modèles 110.2862*, 2863*

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.

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, 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.

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.

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.

CYCLE SELECTOR (TIMER) CONTROL

W10026639A

Heavy Duty

Use this cycle for cottons and linens used regularly. For
maximum soil removal, you should set the Cycle Selector
(Timer) Control for the longest available time.

Normal

Use this cycle for lightly soiled cottons and linens. The
fast-speed spin shortens drying time.

Permanent Press

Use this cycle to wash no-iron/permanent press fabrics.
This cycle provides an additional load-cooling spray rinse
to reduce wrinkling.

Delicate

This cycle combines slow-speed agitation and slow-speed
spin to gently clean garments while reducing wrinkles.

Handwash

Use this cycle for special care items. This cycle features a
series of brief agitation and short soaks for gentle cleaning
and for minimal wrinkling.

2nd Rinse

A second rinse can be used to aid in improved removal of
detergent or bleach residue from garments. This option may be
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 (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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OPTIONS

One Rinse

This is the rinse at the end of each cycle.

2nd Rinse

Choose this option for an automatic 2nd rinse cycle.

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