Kenmore 110.26912691, 110.28882790 Owner's Manual And Installation Instructions

Owner's Manual and
Installation Instructions

®

"Fhree-Speed
AUTOMATIC WASHERS

IMPORTANT: Your washer may look different

Read and follow all safety from the washer shown.
and operating instructions
before first use of this product.

Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A.

PART NO. 3950144 Rev.A PRINTED IN U.S.A.

BEFOREUSINGYOURNEWWASHER

SEARSAUTOMATICWASHERWARRANTY

IMPORTANTSAFETYINSTRUCTIONS
INSTALLATIONINSTRUCTIONS

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OPERATING YOUR WASHER

LAUNDRY TIPS

CARING FOR YOUR WASHER

TROUBLESHOOTING

SEARS MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT

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Please read this manual. It will help

you install and operate your new

Kenmore washer in the safest and

most economi('al 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

Number Plate.

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.

FULL1-YEARWARRANTY
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

replacement parts for any defective gear-

case 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 work-
manship. You will be charged for labor.

If the washer is subjected to other than
private family use, the above warranty
coverage 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 followed.

YOUR SAFETY IS IMPORTANTTO US

WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire,

electric shock, or injury to persons
when using your washer, follow basic
precautions, including the following:

• Read all instructions before using
the washer.

• Do not wash articles that have been

previously cleaned in, washed in, soaked

in, or spotted with gasoline, dry-cleaning
solvents, other flammable or explosive
substances as they give off vapors that
could ignite or explode.

• Do not add gasoline, dry-cleaning
solvents, or other flammable or explosive
substances to the wash water. These

substances give off vapors that could
ignite or explode.

• Under certain conditions, hydrogen gas

may be produced in a hot water system

tlnat has not been used for 2 weeks or
more. HYDROGEN GAS IS EXPLOSIVE.

If the hot water system has not been

used for such a period, before using a

washing machine, turn on all hot water
faucets and let the water flow from each

for several minutes. This will release any

accumulated hydrogen gas. As the gas is
flammable, do not smoke or use an open
flame during this time.

• Do not allow children to play on or in
the washer. Close supervision of children
is necessary when the washer is used

near children.

• Before the washer is removed from

service or discarded, remove the lid.

• Do not reach into the washer if the tub

or agitator is moving.

• Do not install or store this washer where
it will be exposed to the weather.

• Do not tamper with controls.

• Do not repair or replace any part of the

washer or attempt any servicing unless
specifically recommended in the Owner's

Manual or in published user-repair
instructions that you understand and
have the skills to carry out.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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INSTALLATION OVERVIEW
For a complete list of tools and parts

needled, see pages 6-8.
A. SELECT LOCATION

FOR YOUR WASHER (pgs. 10-12)
Recessed Area/

Closet Installation Instructions (p. 10)

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Standpipe [)rain System (p. 12)

Laundry Tub Drain System (p. 11)

Floor Drain System (p. 12)

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B. REMOVE SHIPPING STRAP (p. 13)

Tools Needed:

Scissors Flashlight (optional

depending on installation)

C. CONNECT DRAIN HOSE (pgs. 14-15)

TWIST

AND

PUSH

Tools Needed:

Parts Needed:

Pliers that open

to 19/16inches

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. CONNECT INLET HOSES TO WASHER (pgs. 15-16)

Tools Needed: Parts Needed:

Pliers that open

to 19/16inche_

Flashlight (optional

depending on installation)

2 water inlet hoses

4 flat water inlet hose washers

E. CONNECT INLET HOSESTO WATER FAUCETS (p. 16)

Tools Needed: Parts Needed:

Pliers that open to 1%6 inches

uoket

(optional Flashlight (optional

depending on depending on installation)

installation)

2 water inlet hoses

F. SECURE DRAIN HOSE (p. 17)

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Tools Needed: Parts Needed:

Flashlight (optional

depending on installation)

Shipping strap with fastener

G. LEVEL WASHER (p. 18)

Tools Needed: Parts Needed:

U _

9/lo-lnch

open-end wrench

Flashlight (optional Wood block

depending on installation)

2 front leveling legs with nuts

Selecting the proper location for your
washer will improve its performance
and minimize concerns like washer
walk or noise,

ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS

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

20-arnpere fused electrical supply is

required. (Time-delay fuse or circuit
breaker is recommended.) Connect to
individual branch circuit.

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.

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, ANSI/NFPA
70-latest edition and all local codes and
ordinances.

3-Prong
Grounding-Type
Wall Receptacle

3-Prong

Grounding Plug

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rong

Supply

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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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48 sq. in.

minimum-

ventilation

area

24 sq. in.
minimum-

ventilation

area

1"1.-2s,/2' 14-

SideView

(DoorShown)

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[,<--- 27" _ 1-<--'1"

FrontView FrontView

(DoorNotShown) (DoorWithVent)

3"

3"

*Additional clearanceforwall, doorandfloormoldingsmayhe required.

Toreducetransferofwashersounds,a clearanceofI inchonthesidesofthewasherisrecommended.

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

• AI]_owadditional space if other appli-
ances are to be installed in the area.

• If closet door is installed, the mini-
mum air openings in top and bottom

are required. Louvered doors with
equivalent air openings in top and
bottom are acceptable.

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LAUNDRY TUB DRAIN SYSTEM

Check location where washer will be
installed. This washer can be installed
using 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
below 32°F (some water may remain in

washer). See page 31 for Winterizing

Information.

Proper installation is your responsibility.
Make sure you have everything necessary
for correct installation including the
following points:

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 5-100 psi and be
within 4 feet of the hot and
cold water fill valves attached
to the back of the washer.

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

allowable 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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At.TERNATE LOCATIONS-

STANDPIPE AND FLOOR DRAIN SYSTEMS

Siphon break: Must be purchased
separately. See chart below.

Standpipe 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.

Floor drain system: Requires a siphon
break, see chart below. A minimum carry-
away capacity of 17 gallons per minute
is required.

I1:you have: You will need to buy:
Laundry tub or standpipe Sump pump system

taller than 96 inches (if not already available)

1-inch diameter standpipe 2-inch diameter to 1-inch diameter

standpipe adapter, Part No. 3363920

Overhead sewer Standard 20 gallon, 39-inch tall drain

tub or utility sink and sump pump

(available from local plumbing suppliers)

Floor drain Siphon break, Part No. 285320;

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

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

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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 l:he 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
attac!ned to this shipping strap.

STEP 3. Pull firmly to remove the
end of the shipping strap that remains
pinned to the back of the washer. This
will release the rear self-leveling legs.

Pin

PULL

Eleclrical plug

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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

shipping strap from the electrical

plug. You will use this to secure the

drain hose.

Shipping strap

Pin

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
V4 inch from the end.

TWIST

AND

PUSH

d. Place clamp over area marked

"CLAMP." Release clamp.

1/4"

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c. Open clamp. Twist hose back and

forth while pushing down onto drain
connector at the bottom of the washer.

Continue until hose contacts the
ribbed stop on the cabinet.

If you have: You will need to buy: !
[:)rain hose that is too short Drain hose, Part No. 388423 and

hose kit, Part No. 285442
[)rain hose that is too long Hose kit, Part No. 285442
A problem with lint clogging your drain Drain protector, Part No. 367031

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

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For standpipe or laundry tub drain

systems:

STEP 2. Open yellow, single-wire clamp
with pliers and slide over hooked end
of drain hose to secure the rubber and

corrugated sections together.

HookedEnd

DrainHose

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 WASHER

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. Insert one new, flat washer

(from the parts bag) into each end of
the inlet hoses. Check that washers

are firmly seated in couplings.

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COUPLING WASHER

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STI--P 2. Attach the hose with the red
coL_pling to the hot water (bottom) inlet

valve. Attaching the red coupling first
makes it easier to tighten connection
with pliers. Screw on coupling by hand.

Make an additional two-thirds turn with
pliers to tighten coupling. DO NOT

OVERTIGHTEN; this could damage

the valves.

C01dWater

Illlt ill:

Hot __L__I_

water IIIllill IlN I

Inlet II1llill Ill i i

STEP 3. Attach the hose with the blue
coupling to the cold water (top) inlet

valve. Screw on coupling by hand. Make

an additional two-thirds turn with pliers
to tighten coupling, DO NOT OVER-
TIGHTEN; this could damage valves.

E. CONNECT INLET HOSES

TO WATER FAUCETS

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.

STEP 2. Attach the hose with the red
coupling to the hot water faucet. Screw

on coupling by hand. Make an additional
two-thirds turn with pliers to tighten
coupling. DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN;
this could damage the coupling.

STEP 3. Attach the hose with the blue
coupling to the cold water faucet.
Screw on coupling to faucet by hand.

Make an additional two-thirds turn with
pliers to tighten coupling. DO NOT
OVERTIGHTEN; this could damage

the coupling.

STEP 4. Turn on water faucets and

check for leaks. A small amount of
water may enter the washer. You will

drain this later.

If you have: You will need to buy:

Water faucets beyond the 2 longer water fill hoses: 6 ft. hoses,

reach of water fill hoses Part No. 76314 or 10 ft. hoses,

Part No. 350008

Parts listed are available from your local Sears store or Sears Service Center.

Call 1-800-366--PART (1-800-366-7278).

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F. SECURE DRAIN HOSE

Securing the drain hose properly will
protect your floors from damage due

to water leakage.

STEP 1. Move washer to its final
location.

STEP 2. Locate the remaining piece
of shipping strap (not the end with the
three cotter pins) from STEP 4 of

"REMOVE SHIPPING STRAP." Use
it to wrap the drain hose together with
the laundry tub or standpipe. Push

fastener into the nearest hole in the
shipping strap.

If the water faucets and drain standpipe

are recessed, put hooked end of drain

hose in standpipe. Tightly wrap the
shipping strap around the drain hose

and water inlet hoses (not the handles

or stems). Push fastener into the
nearest hole in the shipping strap.

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Fastener

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G. LEVEL WASHER

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Leveling your washer properly pre-
vents excessive noise and vibration.

To install front legs:
STEP 1. Prop front of washer up (about

4 inches). Use a wood block or another
object that will support the weight of the
washer. If washer was placed against
a wall, move the washer out slightly
before tipping it up.

STIEP 2. With one of the legs in hand,
screw lock nut onto leg 3/8inch from top
of leg base. This is the recommended
initial setting.

STEP 3. Screw leg into washer base by
hand until nut reaches washer base.

Repeat for other leg.

STEP 5. Move washer to its final
location.

STEP 6. Tilt washer forward until rear
of washer is at least 3 inches off floor.
You may hear the self-adjusting rear
legs click into place. Lower washer to

floor. Check levelness of the washer
by placing a level on top of the washer,

first side-to-side; then front-to-back.

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STEP 7. If washer is not level, prop
up the front of the washer and adjust

the legs up or down as necessary. Lower

washer and reset self-adjusting rear legs
(as in Step 6). Repeat Step 7 until

the washer is level.

STEP 8. When washer is in its final
location and level, use a 9/16-inch open-
end wrench to turn nuts on front legs

tightly against washer cabinet. If nuts

are not tight against washer cabinet,

the washer may vibrate.

STEP 4. Tilt washer backward until

front of washer is off the wood block.

Remove wood block. Gently lower

washer to floor.

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REVIEW INSTALLATION

Take a few minutes to complete

this clhecklist. It will help assure you

that you have a proper installation

and increase your satisfaction with
your Kenmore washer.

[] Check electrical requirements.

Be sure you have correct electrical

supply and recommended grounding

method.

[] Check that you have:

• All the tools you started with.

• Removed all packaging materials.

• Removed shipping strap with

three cotter pins.

• Installed all parts listed on
pages 6-8.

[] Check that:

° The washer is level.

• The nuts on the front legs are tight.

[] Check that the water faucets are

turned on.

FINAL STEPS

[] Plug power supply cord into

grounded outlet.

[] Remove the blue protective film on

the. console and any tape remaining
on washer.

[] Take a few minutes and read the

Operating Instructions (pages 20-28)
to fully understand your new washer.
Then, start the washer and allow it to
complete the ULTRA CLEAN Cycle.

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To get the maximum cleaning and
fabric care from your washer, please

read and follow these instructions.

NO'rE: The drawings in this section

show the basic features of all models
covered by this manual. Refer to the
supplied "Feature Sheet" for your
washer's particular features.

Explosion 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).
Failure to follow these instructions
can result in death, explosion,

or fire.

STARTING YOUR WASHER

STEP 1. Add measured detergent

directly into washer basket. Then place
a load of sorted clothes in the washer.

STEP 2. (OPTIONAL STEP) If desired,
add measured liquid chlorine bleach to
the liquid bleach dispenser (see page 26).

STEP 3. (OPTIONAL STEP) If desired,
add measured liquid fabric softener to
the fabric softener dispenser (see page 27).

STEP 4. Close washer lid.
STEP 5. Set WATER LEVEL Control O

based on the size of your wash load (see
page 21 ).

STEP 6. Set the WATER TEMPERATURE
Control _) (see pages 21 and 22).

STEP 7. Set RINSE OPTIONS Control
(see page 24).

STEP 8. Set SPEEDS _)Control
according to the type of fabric; in the

load (see page 22).
STEP 9. Push the Cycle Selector

Control (Timer) Knob (_ in and turn to
the right to desired setting (see page 23).

STEP 10. Pull the Cycle Selector Control
(Timer) Knob out. The dial will rotate as the
cycle progresses. The knob will not rotate.

STOPPING/RESTARTING
YOUR WASHER

• To stop the washer at any time, push
the Cycle Selector Control (Timer)

Knob in.

• Pull the knob out to restart.

WATER LEVEL WATER TEMPERATURE

RINSE OP13ONS SPEEDS

O SOAK _._ _

2O

SET WATER LEVEL CONTROL

This control gives you the flexibility to

save water when washing small loads.

Your washer lets you select a water
setting based on the size of your wash
load.

• For normal loads;, start with the
MEDIUM LOAD Setting. Adjust up
or down depending on your load.
Clothes should move freely and roll
toward the agitator.

Washers with a variable
WATER LEVEL Control

• To change to a Mgher water level
setting after the 'washer has started
to agitate, turn the knob to RESET,
then to the desired new setting.

_'- MEDIUM

LOAD

SMALL LARGE

LOAD LOAD

RESET

Washers with a 5-position
WATER LEVEL Control

• To change to a higher water level
setting after the washer has started to
agitate, turn the knob to the desired
new setting.

MEDIUM

LOAD

SMALL @ LOAD

LOAD • • LARGE

SET WATER TEMPERATURE
CONTROL

Your washer lets you select a wash and

rinse water temperature setting based on

the type of load you are washing.

• Using warm rinse water will leave loads
dryer after the spin cycle than if you use_

cold rinse water. However, warm rinses
may increase wrinkling when line drying.

• In cold climates, warm rinse water also
provides a more comfortable temperature

for handling the wash load. Warm rinse

is controlled to 75°E

AUTO

COLD TEMPERATURE

CONTROL

WARM COoLD

WARM • _ _ WARM 1

WARM

SELECTING WATER TEMPERATURES

Water

Temp .,rature

HOT

120°F or above

WARM
90o-1 0OF

Suggested Fabrics

• Work clothes

• Sturdy whites/
colorfast pastels

• Diapers

• Dark!non-colorfast colors

• Permanent press items

• Nylon, polyester, acrylics,
silks, woolens

• Knits/delicate fabrics

• Extra-sensitive colors

• Non-colorfast items

• Hand washables

Comments

• Best cleaning for heavily soiled items

• Removes oils, perspiration, greasy soils
and stains

• Prevents graying or yellowing

• Best for moderately soiled to lightly soiled items

• Safe for most fabric finishes

• Less fading and dye bleeding

• Reduces wrinkling

• Best for very lightly soiled items

• Saves hot water

*In wash water temperatures colder than 70°F, detergents do not dissolve well. Also, soils may

be difficult to remove and some fabrics may retain wear wrinkles and have increased pilling -

the formation of small lint-like balls on the surface of garments. Pilling is the natural result of

wearing and washing of garments.

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AUTOMATIC TEMPERATURE
CONTROL (ATC)

ATC takes away the worry of
undissolved detergent and ensures

consistent cleaning results from

season to season with warm and
cold washes.

ATC electronically senses and maintains
a uniform water temperature by regulating
incoming hot and cold water.

• Even in cold 'wash, some AUTO
warm water is let into the TEMPERATURE

CONTROL

washer to maintain a
temperature of approxi- (,.,,,,, '

mately 75°F. In very cold

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water, detergent may not _• COLD
dissolve and clothes will _,

not be cleaned completely. ! (;OLD

• Warm wash is regulated • COLD
at approximately 100°E
ATC does not control
the hot wash water _ WARM

temperature.

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• Warm rinse is regulated at
approximately 75°F for all warm
rinse setting,,;. This may be a cooler
warm rinse than what you are used to,
but it saves energy and still gives you
proper rinsing and a load that is com-

fortable to remove.

SPEEDS DESCRIPTIONS

This section illustrates and describes
the wash/spin speeds you can select with
the, SPEEDS Control. Each speed setting

is designed for different types of

fabrics and soil levels.

HAND WASHABLES

Use this speed setting for hand washable

and special-care items. Garments are
labeled "Hand Wash" because:

• The fiber or construction may be
sensitive to agitation.

• The fabric contains sensitive dyes
that may bleed.

The wash action mirrors the way you
would treat hand washable garments in a

sink. It does this by repeating periods of

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extra-slow speed agitation (10 seconds)
and soaking (20 seconds). Slow spin
speeds help reduce wrinkling. Do not use
HAND WASHABLES for large items like

blankets.
NOTE: Some "HAND WASH" items, par-

ticulady wool, naturally shrink when washed

either in the sink or in the washer HAND
WASHABLES Cycle. Keep this in mind
when you purchase items labeled "HAND

WASH." Items that shrink should be dried
flat. Block these items by gently stretch-

ing to original measurements.
EXTRA DELICATE

Use this speed setting for lingerie and
loosely knit items. Setting combines
extra-slow speed agitation for gentle soil
removal and slow spin speeds to reduce
wrinkling.

REGULAR

Use this speed setting for normally soiled
cottons and linens. Setting combines
slow speed agitation and fast spin
speeds to shorten drying time.

HEAVY DUTY

Use this speed setting for sturdy or
heavily soiled loads. Setting combines

fast speed agitation and fast spin speeds.

HANG DRY
Use this speed setting for sturdy

permanent press fabrics that will be
line dried. Setting combines fast speed
agitation and slow spin speeds to reduce
wrinkling.

SPEEDS

REGULAR

EXTRA SLOW / FAST

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SETTLING YOUR CYCLE
SELECTOR (TIMER) CONTROL
Use this control to choose the agitation

time and to start the washer.

• For heavy soil and sturdy fabrics,
use the full time.

• For light soil and delicate fabrics,
use less time.

PERMANENT PRESS

The PERMANENT PRESS Cycle

includes a load cooling process

that reduces wrinkling compared
to other cycles.

You can select up to 10 minutes of
wash time.

NOTE: When the timer reaches PAUSE,

the washer will drain and pause for no
more than two minutes while some of

the wash water is drained and replaced
with rinse water.

ULTRA CLEAN

Use this cycle for most loads to get
between 4 and 14 minutes of wash time.

PREWASH

Use this cycle to get up to 4 minutes
of agitation to help remove heavy soils
and stains that need pretreatment.
PREWASH Cycle should be followed
by an ULTRA CLEAN or PERMANENT
PRESS Cycle with additional detergent.

SOAK
SOAK Cycle features 4 minutes of
agitation followed by an unlimited soak

time to help remove heavy soils and

stains that need pretreatment. You will
need to reset the washer to a SPIN

setting to remove water. SOAK Cycle
should be followed by an ULTRA CLEAN,
PERMANENT PRESS, or PREWASH
Cycle with additional detergent.

NOTE: We do not recommend hot water

for soaking. It may set some stains.

RINSE

SPIN

OFF

2ND RINSE

SHORT- 6

10 OFF

ULTRA CLEAN lo

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PREWASH

SOAK

PUSH & TURN CLOCKWISE TO SET PULL TO START PUSH TO STOP

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SETTING YOUR RINSE OPTIONS
CONTROL

A second rinse will remove more
detergent residue. It is especially
beneficial if extra detergent has

been used to remove heavy soils.

AUTOMATIC SECOND RINSE

Your washer allows you to add an auto-
matic second rinse to the ULTRA CLEAN

Cycle or PERMANENT PRESS Cycle.
Simply set the RINSE OPTIONS Control

on ,?ND RINSE before you start the
washer. You won't have to come back to
select a second rinse.

ONE 2ND

RINSE RINSE

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RINSE AND SPIN

When using extra detergent for heavily
soiled clothes, or washing special-care
items, you may find an extra rinse and
spin is needed.

STEP 1. Set WATER LEVEL Control.

STEP 2. Set WATER TEMPERATURE

Control.

STEP 3. Set RINSE OPTIONS Control
to ONE RINSE.

STEP 4. Set SPEEDS Control:

• For fast agitation and spin,
use the HEAVY DUTY setting.

• For slow agitation and spin,

use the EXTRA DELICATE setting.

• For slow agitation and fast spin,
use the REGULAR setting.

STEP 5. Set the Cycle Selector Control

(Timer) Knob to a RINSE setting.

STEP 6. Pull Cycle Selector Control
(Timer) Knob out to start washer.

SHORT--

ULTRA CLEAN lc

SUPER--14'

PREWASH

SOAK

RINSE

SPIN ONLY

A drain and spin may help shorten drying
times for some heavy fabrics or special-
care items by removing excess water.

STEP 1. Set RINSE OPTIONS Control

to ONE RINSE.
STEP 2. Set SPEEDS Control:

• For fast spin, use the HEAVY DUTY
setting.

• For slow spin, use the EXTRA

DELICATE setting.

STEP 3. Set the Cycle Selector Control
(Timer) Knob to a SPIN setting.

STEP 4. Pull the Cycle Selector Control
(Timer) Knob out to start washer.

SELF-CLEANING LINT FILTER TRIPLE ACTION'" AGITATOR

Lint is filtered from the load
automatically - there's no
messy cleanup.

Your washer features a self-cleaning
filter that traps lint from the water while
the washer is washing and deep rinsing
the laundry. The trapped lint is flushed
down the drain automatically. You don't
have to clean the filter.

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QUIET PAK'"

The QUIET PAKTM System is designed to

reduce water sounds and ringing noises.

The cabinet is insulated with sound-
dampening materials for superior vibra-
tion ancl sound-damping characteristics.

Kenmore's exclusive TRIPLE ACTION TM

Agitator gives you the most flexible

fabric care for even your largest loads.

The TRIPLE ACTION" Agitator moves

in three directions, depending on
load size, to ensure
proper cleaning. The
best cleaning action in

your washer takes place

at the bottom where the
agitator vanes move

back and forth to flex

the fabric, loosening
the soil.

The upper portion

of the agitator

features special

vanes that push

the clothes down in

a spiraling pattern to where the cleaning
action is, displacing the clothes that
are there with a "roll-over" motion.

For your largest loads, the
TRIPLE ACTION" Agitator offers a

load-sensing feature that actually
senses when you are washing a
really large load and responds by

telling the top part of the agitator to

move in an additional up and down
motion. This ensures that all clothes

get moved down to the lower vanes.

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UNDERSTANDING NORMAL
WASHER SOUNDS

Your new washer may make sounds
that your old orle didn't. Because the
sounds are unfamiliar, you may be

concerned about them.
The following describes some of the

normal sounds you may hear and what
causes them.

During Washing

When you select a small load size set-
ting for a small wash load, your washer

has a lower water level. With this lower
water level, you may hear a clicking sound
from the upper portion of the agitator.

During Drain
The rate that water is drained from your
washer depends on your installation. If
water is drained quickly from the washer,
you may hear air being pulled through
the pump. This happens during the end

of draining.

After Drain and Before Spin

When the cycle changes from draining

to spinning, you may hear a noise as the

gearcase shifts.

USING THE LIQUID CHLORINE
BLEACH DISPENSER

Automatically dilutes bleach to
ensure the cleanest and brightest
loads.

Always measure liquid chlorine bleach.

Use a measuring cup, do not guess.
Do not pour directly from bottle. Never
use more than 1 cup for a full load.
Use less with smaller loads. Follow

manufacturer's directions for safe use.
A cup with a pouring spout will help
you avoid spilling.

After loading the washer, pour measured
liquid chlorine bleach carefully into the
dispenser.

• Do not let bleach splash, drip, or run
down into washer basket. Undiluted

bleach will damage any fabric it touches.

• Start the washer. Bleach will be diluted
automatically before it comes in contact

with the wash load.

NOTE: Do not use this dispenser to add
powdered chlorine or color-safe bleach
to your wash load. The dispenser is for
liquid chlorine bleach only.

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USING THE LIQUID FABRIC
SOFTENER DISPENSER

After loading the washer, measure and
add the recommended amount of fabric

softener into the dispenser. Follow
manufacturer's directions.

NOTE: Pouring too much fabric softener
into the dispenser will cause the fabric

softener to dispense instantly into the

load due to siphoning action. This instant

"dump" could damage fabrics and will

make it appear that your dispenser is
not working correctly.

To Remove the Fabric Softener

Dispenser for Cleaning
STEP 1. Pull the blue lock ring up,

then remove dispenser from agitator

by pulling up.
STEP 2. Flush the dispenser with

warm water.
To Replace the Fabric Softener

Dispenser

STEP 1. Be sure the blue lock ring

is pulled up. Starting at an angle (see
illustration), push the bottom of the

dispenser down on the agitator top.

STEP 2. When the dispenser is
seated on the agitator, push the blue
lock ring down until it snaps in place.
It must fit tightly.

Liquidfabric softener
dispenser

Blue lock ring

• Add warm water to fill the dispenser

until it reaches the crossed opening at
the bottom of the funnel-shaped portion
of the dispenser.

• Fabric softener is dispensed into the
first deep rinse water automatically.

NOTE: Fabric softeners are not com-
patible with detergents. This dispenser

should never be used in the PREWASH
Cycle since it would dispense fabric

softener into a wash load that has not
been riinsed. Undiluted fabric softener
spilled on fabric may result in spots that

look like oil stains.
If you ever use your dispenser this way

by mistake, rewash the load with extra
deterg,_nt to remove these deposits.

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UNDERSTANDING WHAT
HAPPENS IN EACH CYCLE

ULTRA CLEAN

F_--_ Fill t°

selected level

Wash

selected time

[)rain -

no spin

Spin

Fill to

selected level

Rinse

[)rain -

no spin

Spin

Off or

2ND RINSE

PERMANENT PRESS

Fill to

selected level

Wash

selected time

Partial

Drain

Pause

Fill for

cool down

Wash

Drain -

no spin

Spin

Fill to

selected level

Rinse

Drain -

no spin

Spin

Off or

2ND RINSE

PREWASH

Fill to

selected level

U Wash

selected time

Drain -
no spin

Spin

Off

(reset to wash

cycle and time)

SOAK

Fill to

selected level

Agitate

Soak

(reset to SPIN to

drain washer)

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PREPARING CLOTHES
FOR WASHING

Follow these recommendations

to help you prolong the life of

your garments.

• Close zippers, snaps, and hooks to

avoid snagging other items. Remove

pins, buckles, and other hard objects

to avoid scratching the washer interior.

Remove non-washable trim and

ornaments.

• Empty pockets and turn them
inside out.

• Turn down cuffs, brush away lint
and dirt.

• Turn synthetic knits inside out to
avoid pilling.

• Tie strings and sashes so they will
not tangle.

• Mend tears, loose hems, and seams.

• Treat spots and stains.

• Stained or wet garments should be
washed promptly' for best results.

SORTING

• Separate heavily soiled items from
lightly soiled ones, even if they
would normally be washed together.
Separate lint givers (towels, chenille)
from lint takers (corduroy, synthetics,
permanent press). When possible,
turn lint givers inside out.

• Separate dark colors from light colors,
colorfast items from non-colorfast items.

• Sort by fabric and construction

(sturdy cottons, knits, delicate items).

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LOADING

Proper loading of your washer con-
tributes to proper cleaning and fabric

care and reduces machine noise.

• Drop items into washer loosely. Fill
to the top of the basket (top row of

holes). Do not wrap items around the
agitator. Items should move easily

through wash water for best cleaning

and wrinkle-free results. Items should
sink and reappear later.

° Load washer properly and select correct

water level setting. Overloading or
packing the machine, and selecting a
setting too small for the wash load can:

° cause poor cleaning

• increase wrinkling

• create excessive lint

• wear out items faster
(because of pilling)

• Load by the amount of space items
take up, not by their weight.

• Mix large and small items in each load.
Load evenly to maintain washer balance.
An off-balance load can make the

washer vibrate during spin.

• Use a higher water level setting to reduce
wrinkling with permanent press clothes
and some synthetic knits. These items

should have more room to move in the
water than heavy items (towels, jeans).

• Reduce wash time by using a lower
water level setting. Loads with only a
few small items need less wash time.

LOADING SUGGESTIONS

For these suggested full-sized loads,

set the WATER LEVEL Selector to the
highest water level setting.

SUPER CAPACITY PLUS WASHERS

Heavy Work

Clothes

4 jeans
4 workpants
4 workshirts

2 sweatshirts
2 sweatpants

rowels
10 bath towels
10 hand towels
14 wash cloths

Mixed Load

3 sheets
(1 king, 2 twin)

4 pillowcases
3 shirts
3 blouses
9 T-shirts

9 shorts

10 handkerchiefs

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CLEANIiNG YOUR WASHER
Proper care of your washer can extend

its life. This section explains how to care
for your washer properly and safely.

Exterior
Wipe up detergent, bleach, and other

spills with a soft, damp cloth or sponge
as they occur. Occasionally wipe the
outside of the washer to keep it looking

like new.
Do not put sharp or metal objects in your

washer. l-hey can damage the finish.
Check all pockets for pins, clips, money,
bolts, nuts, etc. Do not lay these objects
on your washer after emptying pockets.

Interior

Clean interior with 1 cup of chlorine
bleach mixed with 2 cups of detergent.
Run washer through a complete cycle
using hot water. Repeat process if
necessary.

NOTE: Remove hard water deposits using
only cleaners labeled as washer safe.

Water Inlet Hoses
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.

WINTER STORAGE OR

MOVING CARE

Install and store your washer where

it will not freeze. Because some water
may stay in the hoses, freezing can
damage your washer. If storing or

moving your washer during freezing
weather winterize it.

To winterize washer:

1. Shut off both water faucets.

2. Disconnect and drain water inlet
hoses.

3. Put 1 quart of R.V.-type antifreeze
in the basket.

4. Run washer on a SPIN setting for
about 30 seconds to mix the anti-

freeze and water. Some of the mixture
will pump out while the washer spins.

5. Unplug the power supply cord.

To use washer again:

1. Flush water pipes and hoses.

2. Reconnect water inlet hoses.

3. Turn on both water faucets.

4. Reconnect power supply cord.

5. Run the washer through a complete
cycle with 1 cup of detergent to clean

out antifreeze.

NON-USE OR VACATION CARE
Operate your washer only when you

are at home. If you will be on vacation or
not using your washer for an extended
period of time, you should:

• Unplug the power supply cord or turn

off electrical power to the washer.

• Turn off the water supply to the washer.

This helps avoid accidental flooding
(due to a water pressure surge) while
you are away.

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Most laundering problems are easily
solved if you understand the cause.
Check these lists for common laundry

and washer problems. If you need
further assistance, see page 37.

Problem Possible Cause Solution

Washer Leaks Household plumbing is leaking. Repair plumbing.

Inlet hoses not tight. Tighten hoses (see "INSTALLATION,"

Sections D & E).

Inlet hose washers not Reseat washers
properly seated. (see "INSTALLATION_' Section D).

Drain hose not properly Clamp drain hose
clamped or is off. (see "INSTALLATION_' Section C).

Drain is clogged. Remove drain clogs. Sink, standpipe,

or floor drain must be able to handle

17 gallons of water per minute.

Tub moved forward during Ensure tub is centered before

unloading, causing water to starting washer.

deflect off of tub ring.

Unit not level causing water

to deflect off of tub ring.

Ensure front feet are installed and
nuts are tightened. Level washer.
Reset rear legs
(see "INSTALLATION_' Section G).

Load is unbalanced. Spray Redistribute the load.
rinses are deflecting off of load.

Washer is overloaded. Fills or Reduce load size.
spray rinses are deflecting off

of load.

Won't Drain/ Drain hose is kinked or Straighten or unplug hose

Won't Spin/ clogged. (see "INSTALLATION_' Section C).
Wet Loads

Correct operation of After a wash or rinse, the washer will
neutral drain, drain without spinning. After draining,

the spinning begins.
Lid is open. Close the lid.
Drain hose is more than Lower drain hose

96 inches above floor. (see "INSTALLATION," Section C).
Too much detergent - Use less detergent.

excessive sudsing.
Wrong cycle for load Choose a cycle with a higher spin

being washed, speed (see "OPERATION").

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Problem Possible Cause Solution

Won't IDrain/ Low voltage or using Check electrical source or call

Won't ',,Spin/ an extension cord. electrician. Do not use extension
Wet Loads cords.

(cont.)

Cold rinses. Cold rinses leave loads wetter than

warm rinses. This is normal.

Continues Drain hose is less than Raise the drain hose
to Fill/ 3!) inches above floor. (see "INSTALLATIONI' Section C).
Continues
to Drain/ Drain hose fits tightly into Adjust drain hose for loose fit
Cycle Stuck standpipe. (see "INSTALLATIONI' Section C).

Drain hose taped into Do not seal off drain hose with tape.
standpipe. The drain hose needs an air gap.

Washer Makes Load is unbalanced. Redistribute load.

Noise

Washer is not level. Level washer. Reset rear legs

Rear leveling legs not set. (see "INSTALLATION_' Section G).
Nuts on front feet not tight. Tighten nuts

(see "INSTALLATION_' Section G).

Yi_llowshipping strap with Remove strap with cotter pins
cotter pins not completely (see "INSTALLATIONI' Section B).
removed.

Floor not strong enough Relocate washer
to support washer. (see "INSTALLATIONI' Section A).

Gears engaging after drain This is normal.
and before spin.

Upper part of agitator clicks This is normal.
during wash.

Won't Fill/ Water inlet valve Clean screens.
Won't Rinse/ screens are plugged.
Won't Agitate/

Wrong Water is turned off.
Temperature

Turn on water.

Hot and cold hoses are Reverse hoses (see "INSTALLATIONI'
reversed. Sections D & E).

Inlet hose is kinked. Straighten hoses.

Timer dial is not lined up. Turn timer knob to the right slightly

and pull to start.

Power cord not plugged in. Plug in power cord.

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Problem Possible Cause Solution
Machine Power cord not plugged in. Plug in power cord.

Stops

No power at plug. Check electrical source or call

electrician.

Fuse blown or circuit Replace fuse or reset circuit breaker.
breaker open. If problem continues, call electrician.

Using an extension cord. Do not use extension cords.
Timer is not lined up. Turn timer to the right slightly

and pull to start.
Timer knob not pulled out. Set and pull out knob.
Washer at pause in Allow cycle to continue

PERMANENT PRESS Cycle (see "OPERATION").
(approximately two minutes).

Machine is overloaded. Wash smaller loads.

Agitator Not The top of the agitator moves This is normal.
Working only in one direction.

The top of the agitator is loose. This is normal.

Water Level The top of the agitator is much This is normal.
To() Low/Not higher than the highest water

Completely level.This creates a perception
Filling of the washer not being full.

Tub is Tub pulled forward when Ensure tub is centered before
Crooked unloading, starting washer.

Tub moves. This is normal.

Unit not level. Ensure front feet are installed and

nuts are tightened. Level washer.
Reset rear legs
(see "INSTALLATION_' Section G).

Lint on Load Improper sorting. Sort lint givers from lint takers

and by color.

Overloading. Lint can be trapped in load if

overloaded. Wash smaller loads.

Paper or tissue in pockets. Clean out pockets before washing.

Not enough detergent. Use enough detergent to

hold lint in water.

Detergent not dissolving. Use Automatic TemperatureControl
Water temperatures lower (ATC). ATC ensures wash water
than 60°E temperature will be warmer than 70°E

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Problem Possible Cause Solution

Tearing Overloading. Improper Loads should move freely during

use of washer, wash. Wash smaller loads.
Improper use of chlorine Do not pour chlorine bleach directly

bleach. Undiluted bleach on load. Wipe up bleach spills.
will damage fabrics.

Sharp items not removed Clean out pockets before washing.
from pockets; fasteners Zip zippers before washing.

not fastened.

Items damaged before Mend rips and broken threads in
washing, seams before washing.

Stains on Improper use of fabric Dilute fabric softener and add to
Load softener in washer or dryer, deep rinse only.

Iron in water (rust). Install an iron filter.
Under use of detergent causing Use enough detergent to remove

soil to be redeposited, soil and hold it in suspension.
Dye transfer due to not Sort dark clothing from whites

sorting loads properly, and lights.
Dye transfer due to not Unload the washer as soon as

unloading washer promptly, it stops.

Load is Not removing load promptly. Unload the washer as soon as it stops.

Wrinkled

Wrong cycle for fabrics Use cold rinses and cycles with slow

being washed, spin speeds to reduce wrinkling.

Overloading. Loads should move freely during

wash. Wash smaller loads.

Wash water not warm enough Use Automatic Temperature Control
to relax wrinkles. Using warm (ATC). If safe for fabric, use warm or

rinses, hot wash water. Use cold rinse water,

Hoses reversed. Reverse hoses (see "INSTALLATION;'

Sections D & E).

Load is Overloading. Loads should move freely during
Tangled/ wash. Wash smaller loads.
Twisted

Clothes wrapped around Do not wrap items around agitator
agitator, when loading washer.

Clogged Not diluting softener. Dilute fabric softener in dispenser.
Dispensers/

Bleach Use of color-safe bleach in Add color-safe bleach directly to the
Leaking/ chlorine bleach dispenser, basket. Do not use chlorine bleach

Bleach on dispenser.

Wrong Loads

h'nproper use of chlorine bleach. Always measure bleach before adding

to the dispenser. Carefully pour into
the dispenser. Wipe up bleach spills.

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We Service What We Sell

"We Service What We Sell" is our

assurance you can depend on Sears

for service. Your washer has added
value when yo_ consider that Sears

has service units nationwide, staffed

with professional technicians specifically
trained on Sears appliances and having
parts, tools and equipment to ensure
that we meet our pledge to you...

"We, Service What We Sell;'
Sears Maintenance Agreement

Maintain the value of your Kenmore
Washer with a Sears Maintenance

Agreement. Kenmore washers are
designed, manufactured, and tested
for '/ears of dependable operation.
Yet any appliance may require service
from time to time.

The Sears Maintenance Agreement

• Is your way to buy tomorrow's

service at today's prices.

• Eliminates repair bills resulting
from normal use.

• Allows for as many service calls

as required.

• Provides for service by professional

Sears Trained Technicians.

• Even if you don't need repairs, the

Maintenance Agreement offers an
annual preventative maintenance

checkup at your request!

For more information,

call 1-800-827-6655.

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