Kenmore 11028894790, 11028872891, 11029892990, 11029842990 Owner’s Manual

Owner's Manual and

installation instructions

Three-Speed AUTOMATIC WASHERS

IMPORTANT: Read and follow all safety

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.

Your washer may look different from the washer shown.

BEFORE USING YOUR NEW WASHER

SEARS AUTOMATIC WASHER WARRANTY

iMPORTANT SAFETY iNSTRUCTiONS

iNSTALLATION iNSTRUCTiONS

OPERATING YOUR WASHER

LAUNDRY TiPS

CARING FOR YOUR WASHER

TROUBLESHOOTING

SEARS MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT

Please read this manual. It will help you install and operate your new

Kenmore washer in the safest and most economical 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.

FULLI-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. A!l safety messages will be preceded by the safety alert symbol and the word "DANGER" or "WARNING."

These words mean:

injured if you don't follow

You will be killed or seriously instructions.

injured if you don't follow

You can be killed or seriously

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 IMPORTANT TO 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

that 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

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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.

IMPORTANT: Observe all governing codes and ordinances.

INSTALLATION OVERVIEW

For a complete list of tools and parts needed, see pages 6-8.

A. SELECT LOCATION

FOR YOUR WASHER (pgs. 10-12) Recessed Areal

Closet Installation Instructions (p. 10)

Laundry Tub Drain System (p. 11)

Standpipe Drain System (p. 12)

39"

Floor Drain System (p. 12)

B. REMOVE SHIPPING STRAP (p. 13)

Tools Needed:

Scissors Flashlight (optional

depending on installation)

C. CONNECT DRAIN HOSE (pgs. i4-i5)

__/TWl ST

_,_Yl / AND

_ _i PUSH

Tools Needed: Parts Needed:

Pliers that open

to I9/_6 inches

Flashlight (optional

depending on installation)

I 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/[_inches

Flashlight (optional

depending on installation)

E. CONNECT INLET HOSES TO WATER FAUCETS (p, 16)

Tools Needed: Parts Needed:

4 flat water inlet hose washers

2 water inlet hoses

Pliers that open to 1 /_6inches

(optional Flashlight (optional depending on depending on installation)

installation)

2 water inlet hoses

F. SECURE DRAIN HOSE (p. 17)

Tools Needed: Parts Needed:

Flashlight (optional

depending on installation)

Shipping strap with fastener

G. LEVELWASHER (p, 18)

Tools Needed: Parts Needed:

U16-1nch

open-end wrench

2 front leveling legs with nuts

Flashlight (optional

depending on installation)

Wood block

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-ampere 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

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

3-prong

grounding plug

3-prong

grounding-type

wail receptacle

Grounding

prong

Power supply

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A. SELECT LOCATION

FOR YOUR WASHER -

RECESSED AREAl CLOSET INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

This washer may be installed in a recessed area or closet.

48 sq. in. minimum

ventilation

area

24 sq. in. minimum

ventilutiun

al'ea

(DoorWithVent)

*Additionalclearancetot wall, doorandtloor moldingsmay be required.

Toreducetransferofwashersounds,a clearanceot1 inchonthesidesotthe washeris recommended.

FrontView

• The installation spacing is in inches

and is the minimum allowable.

• Allow additional 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.

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)

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.

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:

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- I inch.

Top of tub must be at least 39 inches above

floor and no higher than 96 inches from bottom of washer.

ALTERNATE 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.

If 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

Overhead sewer Standard 20 gallon, 39-inch tall drain

Floor drain Siphon break, Part No. 285320;

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

Floor drain system: Requires a siphon break, see chart below. A minimum carry-

away capacity of 17 gallons per minute

is required.

standpipe adapter, Part No. 3363920

tub or utility sink and sump pump (available from local plumbing suppliers)

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

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