Kenmore 110.4586, 110.4587 Owner's Manual

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Owner’s Manual and Installation Instructions

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

PROTECTION AGREEMENTS.......................................................2

In the U.S.A...................................................................................2

In Canada .....................................................................................3

KENMORE.......................................................................................3

PEDESTAL OPTION WARRANTY.................................................3

WASHER SAFETY...........................................................................4

INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS ................................................5

Tools and Parts ............................................................................5

Options .........................................................................................5

Location Requirements ................................................................6

Drain System ................................................................................7

Electrical Requirements................................................................8

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS ..................................................9

Remove Transport System...........................................................9

Connect the Inlet Hoses...............................................................9

Route the Drain Hose ................................................................ 10

Secure the Drain Hose .............................................................. 10

Level the Washer....................................................................... 10

Complete Installation................................................................. 10

FEATURES AND BENEFITS ....................................................... 11

WASHER USE .............................................................................. 12

Starting Your Washer ................................................................ 12

Using the Proper Detergent ...................................................... 12

Using the Dispenser .................................................................. 13

Pausing or Restarting................................................................ 14

Changing Cycles, Options and Modifiers ................................. 14

Status Lights.............................................................................. 14

Cycles........................................................................................ 15

Normal Sounds.......................................................................... 16

Options ...................................................................................... 16

Modifiers.................................................................................... 16

Laundry Guide........................................................................... 17

LAUNDRY TIPS............................................................................ 17

Loading...................................................................................... 18

WASHER CARE ........................................................................... 18

Cleaning Your Washer............................................................... 18

Water Inlet Hoses ...................................................................... 18

Vacation, Storage, and Moving Care........................................ 18

TROUBLESHOOTING.................................................................. 19

SERVICE NUMBERS ............................................... BACK COVER

PROTECTION AGREEMENTS

In the U.S.A.

Master Protection Agreements

Congratulations on making a smart purchase. Your new Kenmore® product is designed and manufactured for years of dependable operation. But like all products, it may require preventive maintenance or repair from time to time. That’s when having a Master Protection Agreement can save you money and aggravation.

Purchase a Master Protection Agreement now and protect yourself from unexpected hassle and expense.

The Master Protection Agreement also helps extend the life of your new product. Here’s what’s included in the Agreement:

✔ Expert service by our 12,000 professional repair specialists ✔ Unlimited service and no charge for parts and labor on all

covered repairs

✔ “No-lemon” guarantee – replacement of your covered

product if four or more product failures occur within twelve months

✔ Product replacement if your covered product can’t be fixed ✔ Annual Preventive Maintenance Check at your request – no

extra charge

✔ Fast help by phone – phone support from a Sears technician

on products requiring in-home repair, plus convenient repair scheduling

✔ Power surge protection against electrical damage due to

power fluctuations

✔ Rental reimbursement if repair of your covered product takes

longer than promised

Once you purchase the Agreement, a simple phone call is all that it takes for you to schedule service. You can call anytime day or night, or schedule a service appointment online.

Sears has over 12,000 professional repair specialists, who have access to over 4.5 million quality parts and accessories. That’s the kind of professionalism you can count on to help prolong the life of your new purchase for years to come. Purchase your Master Protection Agreement today!

Some limitations and exclusions apply. For prices and additional information, call 1-800-827-6655.

Sears Installation Service

For Sears professional installation of home appliances, garage door openers, water heaters, and other major home items, in the U.S.A. call 1-800-4-MY-HOME

In Canada

Maintenance Agreements

Your purchase has added value because you can depend on Sears HomeCentral Technicians and more than a million parts and accessories, we have the tools, parts, knowledge and skills to back our pledge: We Service What We Sell.

You r Ke nmo re provide years of dependable operation. But like all products, it may require service from time to time. The Sears Maintenance Agreement offers you an outstanding service program, affordably priced.

for service. With over 2,400 Service

product is designed, manufactured and tested to

The Sears Maintenance Agreement

■ Is your way to buy tomorrow’s service at today’s price

■ Eliminates repair bills resulting from normal wear and tear

■ Provides phone support from a Sears technician on products

requiring in-home repair

■ Even if you don’t need repairs, provides an annual Preventive

Maintenance Check, at your request, to ensure that your product is in proper running condition.

Some limitations apply. For more information about Sears Canada Maintenance Agreements, call 1-800-361-6665.

KENMORE ELITE® WASHER

WARRANTY

Limited Lifetime Warranty on Stainless Steel Drum

For the lifetime of the washer from the date of purchase, Sears will replace the Stainless Steel wash drum due to defective material or workmanship. After the first year, you will be charged for labor.

Warranty Restriction

If this washer is operated for any purpose other than private family use, all warranty coverage is restricted to 90 days from the date of purchase.

Warranty Service

Warranty service is available by contacting the nearest Sears Service Center in the United States or Canada. This warranty applies only while the product is in use in the United States or Canada.

This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state or province to province.

For Sears warranty information or to contact a Sears Service Center, please reference the service numbers located on the back page of this manual.

Sears, Roebuck and Co.

D/817WA, Hoffman Estates, IL 60179

Sears Canada Inc.

Toronto, Ontario, Canada M5B 2B8

*In Canada a different warranty may apply.

Product Record

In the space below, record your complete model number, serial number, and purchase date. You can find this information on the model and serial number label.

Have this information available to help you quickly obtain assistance or service when you contact Sears concerning your appliance.

Model number 110 ______________________________________________

Serial number___________________________________________________

Purchase date __________________________________________________

Save these instructions and your sales receipt for future reference.

Limited 10-Year Warranty on Plastic Tub*

For the second through tenth year from the date of purchase, Sears will replace the plastic tub if it is defective in material or workmanship. After the first year, you will be charged for labor.

Limited 5-Year Warranty on Gearcase Parts*

For the second through fifth year from the date of purchase, Sears will replace any gearcase parts that are defective in material or workmanship. After the first year, you will be charged for labor.

Limited 2-Year Warranty on SENSOR SMARTTM Control Board

For two years from the date of purchase, Sears will replace the SENSOR SMART workmanship. You will be charged for labor after the first year.

control board if it is defective in material or

Full 1-Year Warranty on Mechanical and Electrical Parts

For one year from the date of purchase, when this washer is installed and operated according to the instructions that come with it, Sears will repair or replace any of its mechanical or electrical parts if they are defective in material or workmanship.

Service must be provided by a Sears Service Department in the United States or Canada or an authorized agent.

PEDESTAL OPTION

WARRANTY

Full One-Year Warranty on Mechanical Parts

For one year from the date of purchase, supplier will repair or replace any of its mechanical parts if defective in material or workmanship. This Pedestal must be installed with this washer according to the instructions provided in the Pedestal Installation Instructions.

Warranty Restriction

If the pedestal is subject to other than private family use and or if the pedestal is used with any other product than those listed in the installation instructions, the above warranty coverage is null and void.

Product Record

In the space below, record your complete model number, serial number, and purchase date. You can find this information on the model and serial number label.

Have this information available to help you quickly obtain assistance or service when you contact Sears concerning your pedestal.

Model number 110.______________________________________________

Serial number___________________________________________________

Purchase date __________________________________________________

Save these instructions and your sales receipt for future reference.

WASHER SAFETY

Your safety and the safety of others are 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 potential hazards that can kill or hurt you and others. All safety messages will follow the safety alert symbol and either the word “DANGER” or “WARNING.”

These words mean:

You can be killed or seriously injured if you don't immediately

DANGER

WARNING

All safety messages will tell you what the potential hazard is, tell you how to reduce the chance of injury, and tell you what can happen if the instructions are not followed.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING:

including the following:

To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons when using the washer, follow basic precautions,

follow instructions.

can be killed or seriously injured if you don't

You instructions.

■

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 the 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.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

■

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

remove the door or lid.

■ Do not reach into the washer if the drum, tub or agitator is

moving.

■ Do not install or store the 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 this manual or in published user-repair instructions that you understand and have the skills to carry out.

■ See “Electrical Requirements” for grounding instructions.

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INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS

Tools and Parts

Gather the required tools and parts before starting installation. The parts supplied are in the washer drum.

Tools needed for connecting the water inlet hoses

■ Pliers (that open to 1⁹⁄₁₆" [39.5 mm])

■ Flashlight (optional)

Tools needed for installation

■ Open end wrench 17 mm and 13 mm

■ Level

■ Wood block

■ Ruler or measuring tape

Parts supplied

Beaded strap Transport bolt hole plug (4)

Alternate Parts

Parts listed are available from your local Sears store or Sears Service Center. For further information, please call

1-800-4-MY-HOME

(1-800-469-4663).

Options

Pedestal

You have the option of purchasing pedestals of different heights separately for this washer. You may select a 13" (33 cm) or a

15.5" (39.4 cm) pedestal. Remember that the pedestal will add to the total height of the unit.

Optional pedestal

This pedestal (with storage drawer) is available in several colors. To order, call your local Sears store. For further information,

please call 1-800-4-MY-HOME

Pedestal Height

Approximate Height with Washer

(1-800-469-4663).

Color Part

Number

If You H av e You Wil l Need t o Buy

Laundry tub or standpipe taller than 96" (2.4 m)

Overhead sewer Standard 20 gal. (76 L), 30" (76.2 cm)

Floor drain Siphon break, Part Number 285834;

Drain hose too short

Water faucets beyond reach of fill hoses

Sump pump system (if not already available)

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

additional drain hose Part Number 8318155; and connector kit, Part Number 285835

4 ft (1.2 m) drain hose extension kit, Part Number 285863

2 longer water fill hoses: 6 ft (1.8 m) Part Number 76314, 10 ft (3.0 m) Part Number 350008

13" (33 cm) 51" (130 cm) White 42842

13" (33 cm) 51" (130 cm) Bisque 42844

13" (33 cm) 51" (130 cm) Graphite 42846

15.5" (39.4 cm) 53" (135 cm) White 55842

15.5" (39.4 cm) 53" (135 cm) Bisque 55844

15.5" (39.4 cm) 53" (135 cm) Graphite 55846

15.5" (39.4 cm) 53" (135 cm) Pacific Blue 55847

15.5" (39.4 cm) 53" (135 cm) Champagne 55848

15.5" (39.4 cm) 53" (135 cm) Sedona 55849

Stack Kit

Are you planning to stack your Kenmore washer and dryer? To do so, find the stack kit (8541503) in the drum of the matching Kenmore dryer. Follow instructions included with the kit. See “Location Requirements.”

Location Requirements

Selecting the proper location for your washer improves performance and minimizes noise and possible washer “walk.”

Your washer can be installed under a custom counter, or in a basement, laundry room, closet, or recessed area. See “Drain System.”

Companion appliance location requirements should also be considered. Proper installation is your responsibility.

You will need

■ A water heater set to deliver 120°F (49°C) water to the

washer.

■ A grounded electrical outlet located within 6 ft (1.8 m) of

where the power cord is attached to the back of the washer. See “Electrical Requirements.”

■ Hot and cold water faucets located within 4 ft (1.2 m) of the

hot and cold water fill valves, and water pressure of 20-100 psi (137.9-689.6 kPa).

■ A level floor with a maximum slope of 1" (2.5 cm) under

entire washer. Installing the washer on soft floor surfaces, such as carpets or surfaces with foam backing, is not recommended.

■ A sturdy and solid floor to support the washer with a total

weight (water and load) of 400 lbs (180 kg).

Do not operate your washer in temperatures below 32°F (0°C). Some water can remain in the washer and can cause damage in low temperatures.

Installation clearances

■ The location must be large enough to allow the washer door

to be fully opened.

■ Additional spacing should be considered for ease of

installation and servicing.

■ Additional clearances might be required for wall, door, and

floor moldings.

■ Additional spacing of 1" (2.5 cm) on all sides of the washer is

recommended to reduce noise transfer.

■ Companion appliance spacing should also be considered.

Recommended installation spacing for custom undercounter installation

The dimensions shown are for the recommended spacing.

Custom undercounter installation - Washer only

39" min

(99.0 cm)

(2.5 cm)

27"

(68.6 cm)

(2.5 cm)

Recommended installation spacing for recessed or closet installation, with or without a pedestal

The dimensions shown are for the recommended spacing.

Recessed area or closet installation

48 in.

(310 cm2)

24 in.

(155 cm2)

(2.5 cm)

34" (86.4 cm)

31¹⁄₂"

(80 cm)

(10.2 cm)

A. Side view - closet or confined area B. Closet door with vents

Recessed or closet installation - Washer on pedestal

(7.6 cm)

18" min.

(45.7 cm)

Washer Dimensions

50¹⁄₂"

(128.3 cm)

27"

(68.6 cm)

(80.0 cm)

31¹⁄₂"

38"

(96.5 cm)

(2.5 cm)

27"

(68.6 cm)

(2.5 cm)

A. Recessed area B. Side view - closet or confined area

(2.5 cm)

¹⁄₂"

(80 cm)

(10.2 cm)

Recommended installation spacing for recessed or closet installation, with stacked washer and dryer

The dimensions shown are for the recommended spacing.

48 in.2 *

(310 cm2)

3" (7.6 cm)

24 in.

(155 cm2)

6" (15.2 cm)

1" (2.5 cm)

Drain System

The washer can be installed using the standpipe drain system (floor or wall), the laundry tub drain system, or the floor drain system. Select the drain hose installation method you need. See “Tools and Parts.”

Standpipe drain system - wall or floor (views A & B)

The standpipe drain requires a minimum diameter standpipe of 2" (5 cm). The minimum carry-away capacity can be no less than 17 gal. (64 L) per minute.

The top of the standpipe must be at least 30" (76.2 cm) high and no higher than 96" (2.4 m) from the bottom of the washer.

30" min.

(76.2 cm)

76" (193 cm)

5½"** (14 cm)

*Min. top and bottom air openings for closet door.

**External exhaust elbow requires additional space.

***Wall, door and floor molding may require

additional spacing.

1"*** (2.5 cm)

27" (68.6 cm)

1"*** (2.5 cm)

Recommended installation spacing for cabinet installation

■ The dimensions shown are for the recommended spacing.

■ For cabinet installation, with a door, the minimum ventilation

openings in the top are required.

7" (17.8 cm)

Laundry tub drain system (view A)

The laundry tub needs a minimum 20 gal. (76 L) capacity. The top of the laundry tub must be at least 30" (76.2 cm) above the floor.

Floor drain system (view B)

The floor drain system requires a siphon break that may be purchased separately. See “Tools and Parts.”

The siphon break must be a minimum of 28" (71 cm) from the bottom of the washer. Additional hoses might be needed.

28" min.

30" min. (76.2 cm)

(71 cm)

0.2 cm

9" (22.9 cm)

)

(80.0 cm)

31½"

(2.5 cm)1"(2.5 cm)

27"

(68.6 cm)

(2.5 cm)

Electrical Requirements

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.

■ A 120-volt, 60-Hz., AC-only, 15- or 20-amp, fused electrical

supply is required. A time-delay fuse or circuit breaker is recommended. It is recommended that a separate circuit serving only this appliance be provided.

■ This washer is equipped with a power supply cord having a

3 prong grounding plug.

■ To minimize possible shock hazard, the cord must be

plugged into a mating, 3 prong, grounding-type outlet, grounded in accordance with local codes and ordinances. If a mating outlet is not available, it is the personal responsibility and obligation of the customer to have the properly grounded outlet installed by a qualified electrician.

■ If codes permit and a separate ground wire is used, it is

recommended that a qualified electrician determine that the ground path is adequate.

■ Do not ground to a gas pipe.

■ Check with a qualified electrician if you are not sure the

washer is properly grounded.

■ Do not have a fuse in the neutral or ground circuit.

GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS

For a grounded, cord-connected washer:

This washer must be grounded. In the event of a malfunction or breakdown, grounding will reduce the risk of electrical shock by providing a path of least resistance for electric current. This washer is equipped with a cord having an equipment-grounding conductor and a grounding plug. The plug must be plugged into an appropriate outlet that is properly installed and grounded in accordance with all local codes and ordinances.

WARNING:

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 appliance – if it will not fit the outlet, have a proper outlet installed by a qualified electrician.

For a permanently connected washer:

This washer must be connected to a grounded metal, permanent wiring system, or an equipment grounding conductor must be run with the circuit conductors and connected to the equipment-grounding terminal or lead on the appliance.

Improper connection of the equipment-

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

Remove Transport System

WARNING

Excessive Weight Hazard Use two or more people to move and install washer. Failure to do so can result in back or other injury.

IMPORTANT: Position the washer so that the rear of the unit is within approximately 3 ft (90 cm) of the final location.

There are 4 bolts in the rear panel of the washer that support the suspension system during transportation. These bolts also retain the power cord inside the washer until the bolts are removed.

1. Using a 13 mm wrench, loosen each of the bolts.

2. Once the bolt is loose, move it to the center of the hole and

completely pull out the bolt, including the plastic spacer covering the bolt.

Connect the Inlet Hoses

Make sure the washer drum is empty.

1. Attach the hose with the red color indicator to the Hot (left)

inlet valve. Attaching the red coupling first makes it easier to tighten connection with pliers. Screw on coupling by hand until it is seated on the washer.

2. Attach the hose with the blue color indicator to the Cold

(right) water inlet valve. Screw on coupling by hand until it is seated on the washer.

3. Using pliers, check the tightness of the hose couplings

already attached to the washer. NOTE: Do not overtighten. Damage to the coupling can

result.

4. Attach the hose with the red color indicator to the hot water

faucet. Screw on coupling by hand until it is seated on the washer.

5. Attach the hose with the blue color indicator to the cold water

faucet. Screw on coupling by hand until it is seated on the washer.

6. Using pliers, tighten the couplings with an additional

two-thirds turn.

3. Once all 4 bolts are removed, discard the bolts and spacers.

Then pull the power cord through the opening of the rear panel and close the hole with the attached cap.

4. Close the bolt holes with the 4 transport bolt hole plugs. NOTE: If the washer is to be transported at a later date, call your

local service center. To prevent suspension and structural damage to your washer, it must be properly set up for relocation by a certified technician.

NOTE: Do not overtighten. Damage to the coupling can result.

7. Turn on the water faucets and check for leaks. NOTE: Replace inlet hoses after 5 years of use to reduce the

risk of hose failure. Record hose installation or replacement dates on the hoses for future reference.

Periodically inspect and replace hoses if bulges, kinks, cuts, wear, or leaks are found.

Route the Drain Hose

Proper routing of the drain hose protects your floors from damage due to water leakage. Read and follow these instructions.

The drain hose is connected to your washer.

If the washer is against a wall, move the washer out slightly before tipping back. If the washer is not level, first prop the front with a wood block and adjust the feet as necessary; then prop the back and adjust feet as necessary. Repeat this step until washer is level.

2. Make sure that all four feet are stable and resting on the floor.

Then check that the appliance is perfectly level (use a level).

3. After the washer is level, use a 17 mm open-end wrench to

turn the nuts on the feet tightly against the washer cabinet. IMPORTANT: All 4 feet must be tightened. If the nuts are not

tight against the washer cabinet, the washer may vibrate.

4. When you are pushing on the edges of the washing machine

top plate, the machine should not move front to back, side to side, or diagonally.

To prevent drain water from going back into the washer:

■ Do not straighten the drain hose, and do not force excess

drain hose into standpipe. Hose should be secure, but loose enough to provide a gap for air.

■ Do not lay excess hose on the bottom of the laundry tub.

Floor drain

You may need additional parts. See Floor Drain under “Tools and Parts.”

Secure the Drain Hose

1. Drape the power cord over the washer top.

2. Secure the drain hose to the laundry tub leg or standpipe with

the beaded strap provided. (See illustrations A and B.)

AB C

If the washer faucets and the drain standpipe are recessed (see illustration C), put the hooked end of the drain hose in the standpipe. Tightly wrap the beaded strap around the water inlet hoses and the drain hose.

Do not force excess drain hose into the standpipe.

WARNING

Excessive Weight Hazard Use two or more people to move and install washer. Failure to do so can result in back or other injury.

5. Slide the washer to its final location.

6. Confirm the levelness of the washer.

Complete Installation

1. Check the electrical requirements. Be sure that you have the

correct electrical supply and the recommended grounding method. See “Electrical Requirements.”

2. Check to be sure all parts are now installed. If there is an

extra part, go back through the steps to see which step was skipped.

3. Check to be sure you have all of your tools.

4. Dispose of or recycle all packaging materials.

5. Check to be sure the water faucets are on.

6. Check for leaks around faucets and inlet hoses.

WARNING

Level the Washer

Properly leveling your washer prevents excessive noise and vibration.

1. Check the levelness of the washer by placing a level on the

top edge of the washer, first side to side, then front to back.

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.

7. Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet.

8. Read “Washer Use.”

9. To test and to clean your washer, measure ¹⁄₂ the normal

recommended amount of powdered or liquid High Efficiency (HE) detergent. Pour the detergent into the detergent dispenser. Select NORMAL/CASUAL, and then select START. Allow the washer to complete one whole cycle.

FEATURES AND BENEFITS

SENSOR SMART™ Electronic Controls

Flexible electronic controls are easy to use whether you are a beginner or an expert.

Smart Dispensers

The smart dispensers make your washer truly automatic. This washer provides a three-compartment dispenser which includes separate compartments for detergent, fabric softener, and bleach. The dispenser has large pour zones, is self-cleaning, and can be easily removed. Laundry products are diluted with fresh water and added to the load at the proper time in the wash cycle.

Auto Water Level

Adjusting to the size of the load, this feature allows the washer to use the minimal amount of water needed to clean and rinse the clothes. With a low water level, you can obtain the same results with smaller amounts of additives. Because only the required amount of water is used, the washer saves energy, too.

CATALYST® Cleaning Action with Direct Injection

A concentrated detergent solution is sprayed onto the clothes at the beginning of the cycle to ensure that the detergent comes into contact with the clothes as quickly as possible, removing stains from your clothes without pretreating.

Larger Load Size

Since there is no agitator, you can wash larger, bulkier items such as an average size sleeping bag. You are also able to wash more clothes at one time, which means fewer loads. You can wash a pillow or a large stuffed teddy bear.

Suspension System

To reduce washer “walk” and “off-balance” conditions, your new washer combines:

■ 2 Springs to isolate vibration

■ 4 Shock absorbers at the washer base to minimize movement

Stainless Steel Drum

The stainless steel drum eliminates corrosion and enables higher spin speeds for more water extraction, reducing drying time.

Adaptive Variable Speed Motor

The motor adapts to the load size and to the cycle selected to give optimum cleaning, rinsing, and spinning conditions. The motor can handle slow speeds needed for wool and delicate items and is powerful enough to drive a large clothes load into a 1050 rpm spin.

High-Efficiency Wash System

Your new front-loading, high-efficiency washer saves time with fewer, larger loads, conserves resources and lowers your water and energy bills too.

Spin Speeds

This washer automatically selects the spin speed based on the cycle selected. This factory setting can be changed, however. This washer offers up to five different spin speed choices.

Automatic Temperature Control (ATC)

ATC electronically senses and maintains a uniform water temperature. ATC regulates incoming hot and cold water. The ATC is automatically turned On when a cycle is selected.

Add A Garment

When this option is available at the beginning of the cycle the Add A Garment status light will glow for the first 8 minutes. This washer allows an 8-minute period in which forgotten garments may be added to a load.

Dynamic Balance

A precision balancing system that allows the washer to reach spin speeds of up to 1050 rpm. The washer spins faster so that clothes coming out of the washer will dry faster. In addition, if the Dynamic Balance system detects off balance loads during spinning, it redistributes the clothes so that they are evenly balanced.

WASHER USE

Starting Your 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.

WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons, read the IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS before operating this appliance.

The following is a guide to using your washer. Please refer to other sections of this manual for more detailed information.

Do not store laundry products on the top surface of this washer. Vibration is normal during operation.

Using the Proper Detergent

Use only High Efficiency detergents. The package for this type of detergent will be marked “HE” or “High Efficiency.” This wash system, along with less water, will create too much sudsing with a regular non-HE detergent. Using regular detergent will likely result in washer errors, longer cycle times, reduced rinsing performance, and may result in component failures and noticeable mold or mildew. HE detergents are made to produce the right amount of suds for the best performance. Follow the manufacturer's instructions to determine the amount of detergent to use.

First Wash Cycle Without Laundry

Before washing clothes for the first time, choose the Normal/ Casual cycle and run it without clothes. Use ¹⁄₂ the normal recommended amount of powdered or liquid High Efficiency (HE) detergent. This initial cycle serves to ensure the interior is clean before washing clothes.

1. To load the washer

Open the washer door by pulling on the handle. Sort laundry according to color and type of fabric. Place a load of sorted clothes in the washer. Do not overload washer. Overloading can cause poor cleaning.

■ The washer can be fully loaded, but not tightly packed.

Washer door should close easily.

■ Mix large and small items. Avoid washing a single item.

Load evenly.

■ Wash small items such as infant socks in mesh garment

bags. It is recommended that more than one garment bag be used and that each garment bag be filled with equal amounts of material.

■ When unloading garments, occasionally check under the

rubber rim at the front of the tub for small items.

2. Close the washer door by pushing it firmly until the lock clicks.

The washer door will remain locked during the wash cycle. NOTE: After any wash cycle is completed, the door must be

opened and then closed before a new cycle can begin. The door can be opened only if PAUSE/CANCEL is selected while the ADD A GARMENT light is glowing or if the cycle has been canceled. See “To cancel a cycle.”

3. Open the dispenser drawer and add laundry products to the

detergent, bleach, or fabric softener compartments. Close drawer slowly to avoid spills. See “Using the Dispenser.”

Turn on the washer by selecting one of the WASH CYCLES.

The indicator light for the selected cycle will glow. selecting a Wash Cycle, the preset options, Water Temp, Spin Speed, and Soil Level for the selected cycle will glow. The display shows the estimated time remaining. The preset settings provide the recommended fabric care for the selected cycle. See “Cycles.”

5. Select the desired OPTIONS. Not all Options are available

with all cycles. See “Options.”

6. Select the desired MODIFIERS. Not all Modifiers are available

with all Cycles and Options. See “Modifiers.”

7. If desired, select the END OF CYCLE SIGNAL. The signal is

helpful when you are washing items that should be removed from the washer as soon as it stops. Select ON or OFF.

When

8. To begin the wash cycle immediately

Select and hold START (for approximately 1 second).

■ If you do not select START within 5 minutes of choosing a

cycle, the washer automatically shuts off.

■ When the wash cycle is complete, the CLOTHES CLEAN

status light glows, the door unlocks, and the wash load can be removed from the washer. The washer powers down automatically 5 minutes after the cycle is complete and the CLOTHES CLEAN light goes off. To power down the washer manually after the wash cycle is complete, select PAUSE/CANCEL once.

9. To begin the wash cycle later

Select DELAY until the desired delay time (in hours) shows in the Estimated Time Remaining display. Select START. The countdown to the wash cycle will show in the display window.

Using the Dispenser

Your new washer has a dispenser drawer with three separate compartments for your laundry products—one is for detergent, one is for liquid chlorine bleach, and one is for liquid fabric softener. Laundry products are diluted and dispensed automatically at the proper time during the wash cycle, making it unnecessary for you to return to the washer during the cycle to add them.

It is normal for small amounts of water to remain in the dispensers when the wash cycle is complete.

Do not put laundry additives directly into the wash tub. Always use the proper dispensers when adding laundry products.

Main Wash detergent compartment

(Letter C in Dispenser Illustration) Add liquid or powdered HE detergent to this compartment for

your wash cycle. The detergent separator must always be in place, either in the front or back position.

■ Delaying a cycle: Use only powdered detergents. Powdered

detergents will remain in the dispenser until the cycle begins, but liquid detergents may seep out of the compartment during the delayed time.

■ Do not fill beyond the “MAX” level.

■ Liquid or powdered color-safe bleach may be added to the

Main Wash compartment along with the same type of detergent, liquid or powdered.

■ Liquid detergent: Put the separator in the front position,

between the guides, as shown following. There will be no gap between the bottom of the wash cycle detergent compartment and the bottom of the separator.

LIQUI

Choosing the Right Detergent

To fill dispenser compartments

1. Pull out the dispenser drawer.

2. Add the desired laundry product to the proper compartment.

3. Push in the dispenser drawer slowly and completely (to avoid

a spill).

Separator in front position, between guides

A. Separator B. Guide

■ Powdered detergent: Put the separator in the back position,

behind the guides, as shown following. There will be a gap between the bottom of the wash cycle detergent compartment and the bottom of the separator.

LIQU

Dispenser

A. Dispenser release lever B. Separator C. Main Wash detergent compartment D. Liquid chlorine bleach compartment E. Fabric softener compartment

Separator in back position, behind guides

A. Separator B. Guide

NOTE: The separator will be in the powder (back) position when shipped from the factory.

Chlorine bleach compartment

(Letter D in Dispenser Illustration) Add no more than ¹⁄₃ cup (80 mL) liquid chlorine bleach to this

compartment. The bleach will be automatically diluted and dispensed at the best time during the first rinse after the wash cycle. This compartment cannot dilute powdered bleach.

■ Always measure liquid chlorine bleach. Use a measuring cup

with a pour spout; do not guess.

■ Do not fill beyond the “MAX” level.

NOTE: Overfilling could cause severe garment damage.

Fabric Softener compartment

(Letter E in Dispenser Illustration) Add ¼ cup (60 mL) liquid fabric softener to this compartment.

Fabric softener will be automatically dispensed in the final rinse.

■ Do not fill beyond the “MAX” level.

Pausing or Restarting

1. To pause the washer at any time, select PAUSE/CANCEL.

2. To continue the cycle, select and hold START (for

approximately 1 second).

Changing Cycles, Options and Modifiers

Not all Options and Modifiers are available with all Cycles. Cycles, Options and Modifiers can be changed anytime before START is selected.

Options and Modifiers can be changed anytime after START is selected and before the start of the selected Option or Modifier.

To cancel a cycle and select a new cycle

1. Select PAUSE/CANCEL twice.

2. Select desired cycle.

3. Select the desired OPTIONS and MODIFIERS.

4. Select and hold START (for approximately 1 second) to restart

the washer at the beginning of the new cycle.

To cancel a cycle

1. Select PAUSE/CANCEL twice.

2. The washer powers down, the door unlocks, and clothes can

be removed.

NOTE: If the water level or the temperature is too high, the washer will drain automatically before the door unlocks.

To change Options and Modifiers after the cycle has started

1. Select PAUSE/CANCEL.

2. Select the desired OPTIONS or MODIFIERS.

3. Select and hold START (for approximately 1 second) to

continue the cycle.

To drain the washer manually

1. Select PAUSE/CANCEL.

2. Select DRAIN & SPIN.

3. Select and hold START (for approximately 1 second) to begin

the drain.

4. When the spin is complete, the door unlocks. Items can be

removed from the washer.

Status Lights

These lights show which portion of the cycle the washer is operating. They also indicate when you can add an additional item to the wash cycle and when the controls are locked.

Adding items

You can add items to the washer after the cycle has started for Normal/Casual, Heavy Duty or Whitest Whites if the ADD A GARMENT status light is glowing.

To add items

1. Select PAUSE/CANCEL. The washer door unlocks, and items

can be added.

2. To continue the cycle, close the door and select and hold

START (for approximately 1 second).

3. To unlock the door after the Add A Garment period, press

Pause/Canel twice. This will cancel the Wash Cycle.

Clothes Clean

The Clothes Clean light stays on for 5 minutes after the cycle is complete. The washer will then power down.

Locking controls

The Control Lock prevents unintended use of the washer. You can also use the control lock feature to prevent unintended cycle or option changes during a cycle. When CONTROL LOCKED is lit, all buttons are disabled except for Pause/Cancel and Start. You can lock the controls while the washer is operating.

To lock the controls

Select and hold DRAIN & SPIN for 3 seconds.

The CONTROL LOCKED status light glows.

To unlock the controls

Select and hold DRAIN & SPIN for 3 seconds until the CONTROL LOCKED Status light turns off.

Door Lock

When the DOOR LOCKED status light glows, the door is locked.

Estimated Time Remaining

The cycle times vary automatically based on your water pressure, water temperature, detergent, and clothes load. The cycle time will be extended if oversudsing occurs or the load is unbalanced. The SUDs routine removes extra suds and assures proper rinsing of your garments. During the unbalance routine the time displayed may pause until this activity is complete, then resume with the remainder of the cycle.

Cycles

Wash Cycles

Choose Wash Cycles by selecting the button next to the desired cycle. Each cycle is designed for different types of fabric and soil levels.

Heavy Duty

Use this cycle to wash loads of sturdy, colorfast fabrics and heavily soiled garments. This cycle combines fast-speed tumbling, longer wash time, and high-speed spin to shorten drying times.

Normal/Casual

Use this cycle to wash loads of no-iron fabrics such as sport shirts, blouses, casual business clothes, permanent press blends, cottons and linens, and synthetic fabrics. This cycle combines medium-speed tumbling, high-speed spin, and a load cooling process to reduce wrinkling.

Delicate

This cycle gently tumbles and drains without spinning to gently clean garments and minimize wrinkling. Garments will contain a higher amount of water at the end of this cycle, because there is no spinning action. (Check label instructions to make sure that garment is washable.)

■ Use mesh garment bags to wash undergarments such as

underwire bras, items with strings, and small items such as socks.

■ Each cycle has a preset Soil Level (cycle time), Water

Temperature, and Spin Speed and may have preset Options. The preset settings provide the recommended fabric care for the selected cycle.

■

The preset settings can be changed anytime before START is selected. Not all Options and Modifiers are available with all Cycles. To change settings after the cycle has started, select PAUSE/CANCEL, then select the desired settings. Select and hold START (for approximately 1 second) to continue the cycle.

Preset cycle settings

Each cycle has a preset Cycle Time, Water Temperature, and Spin Speed. The preset settings provide the recommended fabric care for the selected cycle. See chart.

Cycle

Soil Level

Water Temp Spin Speed

(hr:min)

Whitest Whites Heavy

(1:10)

Heavy Duty Heavy

(1:05)

Normal/Casual Normal

(0:45)

Delicate Normal

(0:35)

Handwash Normal

(0:35)

Rinse & Spin Normal

(0:21)

Drain & Spin Normal

(0:11)

Hot/Cold High

Warm/Cold High

Warm/Cold Medium

Cold/Cold Extra-Low

Cold/Cold High

Whitest Whites

This cycle is especially designed for cleaning loads of soiled white fabrics with the addition of bleach. Hot washing temperatures assure optimal bleach activity. An additional rinse provides optimal rinse performance to avoid chlorine residues on your laundry. This cycle combines fast-speed tumbling, longer wash time, and high-speed spin to shorten drying time.

Handwash

Use this cycle to clean hand washable and special-care garments. Similar to the way garments are hand washed in a sink, the wash action of this cycle combines periods of extra low-speed tumbling and soaking. Extra low-speed spin reduces wrinkling.

■ Use mesh garment bags to wash undergarments such as

underwire bras, items with strings, and small items such as socks.

Extra Cycles

Select the button for the desired cycle.

You can change the selection anytime before START is selected.

Custom Program

Custom Program allows you to store a customized wash cycle for future use.

To Customize a Wash Cycle:

1. Select a cycle.

2. Select the desired OPTIONS.

3. Select the desired MODIFIERS.

4. To record the cycle, press and hold Custom Program

(approximately 3 seconds) until a beep sounds. The Custom Program cycle is now stored for future use.

5. Press START.

6. To reuse this cycle at another time, select CUSTOM

PROGRAM and press START.

Rinse & Spin

Use this cycle to get a rinse and spin only. This cycle combines fast-speed tumbling and high-speed spin. If desired, you can reduce the spin speed by selecting the speed you want from the SPIN SPEED modifier.

Rinse & Spin is useful for

■ Loads that need rinsing only.

■ Adding fabric softener to a load using the fabric softener

dispenser.

Drain & Spin

Use this cycle to drain your washer or to drain and spin your wash load. The spin speed is preset to high. If desired, you can reduce the spin speed by selecting the speed you want from the SPIN SPEED modifier.

NOTE: Loads of synthetics, delicate fabrics, handwashables, and woolens should be drained with no spin or low spin to avoid fabric stress.

Normal Sounds

As with any new product, you will hear sounds that you are not accustomed to. You may hear various sounds when the door is locked and unlocked and during the washing, rinsing, and spinning process. Between changes in wash actions, there will be momentary pauses. You will hear water spraying and splashing during the wash and rinse cycles. These new sounds and pauses are part of normal washer operation. See “Troubleshooting.”

Prewash

Use this option for loads of heavily soiled garments that need pretreatment.

■ Add detergent to the detergent compartment of the

Dispenser Drawer.

This option adds tumbling time prior to the selected main cycle. The washer continues automatically from prewash into the main wash cycle.

Extended Spin

Use this option to add an additional spin to any cycle to improve drying times for some heavy fabrics or special-care items by reducing excess water, which may save energy.

End of Cycle Signal

This signal is helpful when you are removing items from the washer as soon as it stops. Select ON or OFF.

Modifiers

Preset cycle settings of Wash/Rinse Temp, Spin Speed, and Soil Level can be changed. You can change a modifier after starting a cycle anytime before the selected modifier begins. Not all Modifiers are available with all options and cycles.

Options

You can customize your wash by adding options to your cycle selections. You can add or change an option after starting a cycle anytime before the selected option begins. Not all Options are available with all cycles.

■ See the “Laundry Guide” section for an overview of possible

options for each Wash Cycle selection.

■ You can select more than one option for a cycle. Some

options cannot be added to some cycles.

■ If an option is available with a selected cycle, the light for that

option will glow when selected.

■ If an option is unavailable with a selected cycle, there will be a

short tone, and the light for that option will not glow when selected.

■ To change the water temperature, select the WATER TEMP

button until the desired setting glows.

■ To change the spin speed, select the SPIN SPEED button

until the desired setting glows.

■ To change cycle time, select SOIL LEVEL button.

Normal Rinse

This consists of a two phase rinsing process that is effective for everyday laundry.

2nd Rinse

A second rinse can be used to aid in the removal of detergent or bleach residue from garments. This option provides an additional rinse with the same water temperature as the first rinse. This is the default rinse setting for the Whitest Whites cycle.

Wash/Rinse Temp

Select a water temperature based on the type of load you are washing. Use the warmest wash water safe for fabrics. Follow garment label instructions.

Warm rinses leave the loads drier than cold rinses. Warm rinses increase wrinkling. In cold climates, a warm rinse makes the load more comfortable to handle. Cold rinses save energy.

Temperature Guide

Wash Water Temperature Suggested Fabrics

HOT Whites and pastels

Heavy soils

Auto Temp Control

ATC (Auto Temp Control) electronically senses and maintains a uniform water temperature. ATC regulates incoming hot and cold water. The ATC is automatically turned On when a cycle is selected. See “Preset Cycle Settings” in “Cycles.”

■ ATC ensures consistent cleaning.

■ ATC works for the wash temperature with Hot/Cold, Warm/

Warm, Warm/Cold, and Cold/Cold settings.

■ ATC works for the Warm rinse setting by regulating the water

temperature at approximately 104°F (40°C).

■ The Cold rinse temperatures depend on the cold water at

your faucet.

WARM Bright colors

Moderate to light soils

COLD Colors that bleed or fade

Light soils

In wash water temperatures colder than 60°F (15.5°C), detergents do not dissolve well. Soils may be difficult to remove.

Laundry Guide

Refer to this chart for suggested load types and their corresponding cycles. Listed to the right are the options available within each of these washer cycles.

CYCLE SUGGESTED LOAD TYPE PREWASH RINSE

EXTENDED SPIN

OPTIONS

Whitest Whites Soiled white fabrics ✔✔ ✔

Heavy Duty Heavily soiled underwear, towels, shirts, etc., made of

✔✔ ✔

cotton

Normal/Casual Normally soiled blouses, shirts, overalls, etc., made of

✔✔ ✔

polyester, nylon, cotton, linen, or cotton blends

Delicate Curtains and delicate clothing, dresses, skirts, shirts

✔✔

and blouses

Handwash Fabrics made of silk, special-care items marked as

✔

“Handwashable”

LAUNDRY TIPS

Preparing clothes for washing

Follow these recommendations to help you prolong the life of your garments.

■ Use only High Efficiency detergents. The package for this type

of detergent will be marked “HE” or “High Efficiency.” This wash system, along with less water, will create too much sudsing with a regular non-HE detergent. Using regular detergent will likely result in washer errors, longer cycle times, reduced rinsing performance, and may result in component failures and noticeable mold or mildew. HE detergents are made to produce the right amount of suds for the best performance. Follow the manufacturer's instructions to determine the amount of detergent to use.

■ 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.

■ Mix large and small items, avoid washing single items, and

load evenly.

■ Wash small items such as infant socks in mesh garment

bags. It is recommended that more than one garment bag be used and that each garment bag be filled with equal amounts of material.

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

noncolorfast items.

■ Sort by fabric and construction (sturdy cottons, knits, delicate

items).

Unloading

■ Remove clothes from washer after the cycle is completed.

Metal objects such as zippers, snaps, and buckles may rust if left in the washer basket for a long time.

■ When unloading garments, occasionally check under the

rubber rim at the front of the tub for small items.

Cleaning the door seal

Use a soft damp cloth or sponge when necessary. Check the fold of the seal periodically for any foreign objects.

Cleaning the dispenser drawer

The dispenser drawer is removable for easy cleaning.

1. Unlock the dispenser drawer by pressing the Release Lever.

See “Using the Dispenser.” Remove the drawer.

2. Remove the inserts (the siphon from the softener and bleach

compartments and the separator).

3. Wash the parts under running water.

4. Replace the inserts and return the dispenser to the drawer.

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, record the date of replacement.

Loading suggestions (maximum size loads)

Heavy Work Clothes

4 jeans 4 workpants 4 workshirts

Towels

10 bath towels 10 hand towels

Mixed Load

3 sheets (1 king, 2 twin) 4 pillowcases 3 shirts 3 blouses

2 sweatpants 2 sweatshirts

14 washcloths

9 T-shirts 9 shorts 10 handkerchiefs

WASHER CARE

Cleaning Your Washer

Cleaning the exterior

Use a soft damp cloth or sponge to wipe up any spills. Occasionally wipe the outside of your washer to keep it looking new. Use mild soap and water. Do not use abrasive products.

Vacation, Storage, and 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.

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 washer or disconnect power.

■ Turn off the water supply to the washer. This helps avoid

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

■ Slightly open door to provide ventilation.

To winterize washer:

1. Put 1 qt (1 L) of R.V.-type antifreeze in the drum.

2. Run washer on a Drain & Spin cycle.

3. Unplug washer or disconnect power.

4. Shut off both water faucets.

5. Disconnect water inlet hoses from faucets and drain.

To use washer again:

1. Flush water pipes.

2. Reconnect water inlet hoses to faucets.

3. Turn on both water faucets.

Cleaning the interior

Use a soft damp cloth or sponge to occasionally wipe the inner door to remove any detergent residue. Use mild soap and water. Do not use abrasive products.

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.

4. Plug in washer or reconnect power.

5. Run the washer through the Normal/Casual cycle with ¹₂ the

normal recommended amount of HE detergent to clean out antifreeze.

TROUBLESHOOTING

To transport the washer:

1. If washer will be moved during freezing weather, put in 1 qt

(1 L) of R.V.-type antifreeze in the drum. Run washer on a Drain & Spin cycle.

2. Unplug the power cord.

3. Disconnect the drain hose from the drain system and attach

to rear panel clips.

4. Shut off both water faucets.

5. Disconnect the water inlet hoses from faucets, then drain the

hoses and clip them to the rear panel of the washer.

IMPORTANT:

be transported in the upright position. To prevent suspension and structural damage to your washer, it must be properly set up for relocation by a certified technician.

Call Service. Do not reuse transport bolts. Unit must

Reinstalling the washer

1. Follow the “Installation Instructions” to locate, level and

connect the washer.

2. Run the washer through the Normal/Casual cycle with ¹₂ the

normal recommended amount of HE detergent to clean the washer and remove the antifreeze, if used.

First try the solutions suggested here to possibly avoid the cost of a service call...

Washer displaying code message and tone sounds

■

“FH” (Water Inlet Problem—no or insufficient water supply)

Select PAUSE/CANCEL twice to cancel the cycle. Unplug washer or disconnect power.

Check the following:

Are water faucets completely turned on? Are screens at inlet hose connection to washer clogged? Are water inlet hoses kinked? Are water inlet hoses frozen? Plug in washer or reconnect power. Re-select cycle and press

START. If the problem remains, call for service.

■ “F02” (Drain Problem)

Select PAUSE/CANCEL twice to cancel the cycle. Unplug washer or disconnect power.

Check the following:

Is the drain hose kinked? Is the drain hose frozen? Is the drain hose clogged? Is the drain hose more than 96" (2.4 m) above the floor?

■ “SUD” (Suds Routine)

When excessive suds are detected, a suds routine automatically starts. This routine removes extra suds and assures proper rinsing of your garments. “SUD” is displayed during rinsing and at the end of the cycle to inform you that Suds Routine was activated. Use only HE (High Efficiency) detergents.

■ “F” Variables [F4 to F16] (Electrical Problem)

Select PAUSE/CANCEL twice to cancel the cycle. Select DRAIN & SPIN if there is excessive water in the washer.

Re-select cycle and press START. If the problem remains, call for service.

Washer won’t start

■ Check the following:

Is the power cord plugged into a grounded 3 prong outlet? Is the washer door firmly shut? Has a cycle been selected, but START has not been selected

and held for 1 second? Was the door open after completion of last cycle?

Washer won’t fill, wash or rinse

■ Check the following:

Is the power cord plugged into a grounded 3 prong outlet? Is there power at the plug? Check electrical source or call

electrician. Are the hot and cold water faucets turned on? Is the water inlet hose kinked? Are the water inlet valve screens clogged?

Washer stops

■ Check the following:

Is the power cord plugged into a grounded 3 prong outlet? Is there power at the plug?

Check electrical source or call electrician. Has a fuse blown, or has a circuit breaker tripped?

If problem continues, call electrician. Are you using an extension cord?

Do not use an extension cord.

Washer won’t drain or spin

Dispensers clogged or leaking

■ Is the drain hose clogged, or the end of the drain hose

more than 96" (2.4 m) above the floor?

■ Is your voltage low?

Check electrical source or call electrician. Do not use an extension cord.

■ Is the “SUD” routine active?

Cycle will complete once extra suds are removed.

■ Is the load balanced?

A single or bulky item may cause imbalance. Add more items or redistribute the load.

Washer makes noise or vibrates

■ Is the washer level?

The washer must be level. The four feet should be properly installed, and the nuts should be tightened against the washer cabinet.

As water is drained from the washer, you may hear air being pulled through the pump. This happens during the end of draining. It is normal.

■ Are you washing items with metal snaps, buckles or

zippers?

You may hear metal items touching the washer drum. This is normal.

■ Is washer installed on a sturdy and solid floor?

Refer to the “Installation Instructions” for flooring requirements. Noise and vibration may be reduced by placing a piece of ¾" (19.1 mm) plywood underneath your washer. The plywood may extend underneath both washer and dryer to keep them at equal heights.

Water near washer

■ Check household plumbing for leaks.

■ Are the laundry products in the correct dispenser

compartment?

Add the correct amounts of detergent, fabric softener or liquid chlorine bleach to the correct compartments. Add powdered or liquid color-safe bleach to the detergent compartment.

Be sure to match powdered color-safe bleach with powdered detergent or match liquid color-safe bleach with liquid detergent.

■ Is the detergent separator in the correct position?

Separator should be in the front position when using liquid detergent and in the back position when using powdered detergent.

Load too wet

■ Did you use the right cycle for the load being washed?

Select a cycle with a higher spin speed.

■ Did you wash a single item or bulky items or have you

overloaded the washer?

A single item, bulky items, or overloading may cause imbalance. Add items or try to evenly distribute your wet laundry in the drum, and start a Drain & Spin cycle. If the laundry is still wet, take half of the load out of the washer and try again.

Residue or lint on load

■ Did you add detergent to the dispenser?

For best results, add detergent to the detergent compartment. Do not add detergent to the washer drum.

■ Did you sort properly?

Sort lint givers (towels, chenille) from lint takers (corduroy, synthetics). Also, sort by color.

■ Did you overload the washer?

Do not overload the washer. The washer can be fully loaded, but not tightly packed. The wash load must be balanced. Lint can be trapped in the load if overloaded.

■ Check the following:

Was paper or tissue left in pockets?

■ Did you use enough HE detergent?

Use enough detergent to remove lint and hold it in suspension. Use only HE detergent. Follow the manufacturer's instructions to determine the amount of detergent to use.

■ Is your water colder than 60°F (15.5°C)?

Wash water colder than 60°F (15.5°C) may not completely dissolve the detergent.

■ Are you using a low-speed wash cycle?

Powdered detergents may not dissolve well in a slow-speed cycle. For best results, use liquid detergent for slow-speed cycles such as Delicate and Handwash.

Stains on load

Gray whites, dingy colors

■ Did you add detergent to the dispenser?

For best results, add detergent to the detergent compartment. Do not add detergent to the washer drum.

■ Did you use enough HE detergent?

Use enough detergent to remove soil and hold it in suspension. Use only HE detergent. Follow the manufacturer's instructions to determine the amount of detergent to use.

■ Is there above average iron (rust) in water?

You may need to install an iron filter.

■ Did you properly sort the load?

Sort dark clothes from whites and lights.

■ Did you unload the washer promptly?

To avoid dye transfer, unload the washer as soon as it stops.

■ Did you use a fabric softener dispensing ball?

Dispensing balls will not operate correctly with this washer. Add liquid fabric softener to the fabric softener compartment.

■ Did you use powdered detergent in a low-speed cycle?

Consider using liquid detergent.

Load is wrinkled

■ Did you unload the washer promptly?

Unload the washer as soon as it stops.

■ Did you use the right cycle for the load being washed?

Use the Delicate cycle or another cycle with a low-spin speed to reduce wrinkling.

■ Did you overload the washer?

The wash load must be balanced and not overloaded. Loads should tumble freely during washing.

■ Did you properly sort the load?

Dye transfer can occur when mixing whites and colors in a load. Sort dark clothes from whites and lights.

■ Was the wash temperature too low?

Use hot or warm washes if safe for the load. Make sure your hot water system is adequate to provide a hot water wash.

■ Did you use enough detergent, or do you have hard

water?

Use more detergent for washing heavy soils in cold or hard water.

Cycle too long

■ Is “SUD” shown in the display?

Excessive sudsing has been detected, and a suds routine has been started to reduce excessive suds. This routine will add time to the original cycle.

■ Did the load cause imbalance?

When too much imbalance occurs, an imbalance routine will start to distribute the load. During the imbalance routine the time displayed may pause until this activity is complete, then resume with the remainder of the cycle.

■ Did you select the Handwash or Delicate wash cycle?

When using Handwash and Delicate wash cycles you should use small loads. This ensures a gentle wash for your garments without increasing cycle times.

Door locked at end of wash cycle

■ Did all of the water drain out of the washer during the

spin?

Select DRAIN & SPIN to remove any water remaining in the washer. The washer door will unlock at the end of the drain.

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Kenmore 110.4586*, 110.4587* Owner's Manual

Kenmore 110.4586, 110.4587 Owner's Manual