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TABLE OF CONTENTS
WE SERVICE WHAT WE SELL ...................................................... 3
WARRANTY .................................................................................... 3
WASHER/DRYER SAFETY ............................................................ 4
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS .................................................. 5
Tools and Parts ............................................................................ 5
Alternate Parts.............................................................................. 5
Location Requirements ............................................................... 5
Drain System ................................................................................ 6
Electrical Requirements ............................................................... 7
Venting Requirements .................................................................. 8
Install Leveling Legs ..................................................................... 8
Remove Foam Packing ................................................................ 8
Connect Drain Hose ..................................................................... 9
Connect Inlet Hoses ..................................................................... 9
Secure Drain Hose ..................................................................... 10
Plan Vent System ....................................................................... 10
Install Vent System ..................................................................... 12
Level Laundry Center ................................................................. 12
Connect Vent .............................................................................. 12
Complete Installation ................................................................. 13
FEATURES AND BENEFITS ........................................................ 13
DUAL-ACTION TMPlus Agitator .................................................. 13
Porcelain Wash Basket .............................................................. 13
4-way Venting ............................................................................ 13
WASHER USE ............................................................................... 14
Starting Your Washer ................................................................. 14
Cycles ......................................................................................... 15
Rinse and Spin ........................................................................... 15
Drain and Spin ............................................................................ 15
Understanding Washer Cycles .................................................. 16
Normal Sounds .......................................................................... 16
LAUNDRY TIPS ............................................................................ 16
Loading....................................................................................... 16
DRYER USE .................................................................................. 17
Starting Your Dryer..................................................................... 17
Stopping and Restarting ............................................................ 17
Loading....................................................................................... 18
Drying, Cycle and Temperature Tips ......................................... 18
Cycles ......................................................................................... 18
LAUNDRY CENTER CARE .......................................................... 19
Cleaning Your Washer ............................................................... 19
Water inlet Hoses ....................................................................... 19
Cleaning the Lint Screen ............................................................ 19
Cleaning the Dryer interior ......................................................... 20
Removing Accumulated Lint ...................................................... 20
Vacation, Storage, and Moving Care ......................................... 20
TROUBLESHOOTING WASHER ................................................. 21
TROUBLESHOOTING DRYER .................................................... 23
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WE SERVICE
WARRANTY
WHAT WE SELL
Your purchase has added value because you can depend on
Sears HomeCentral ®for service. With over 12,000 trained repair
specialists and access to over 4.2 million parts and accessories,
we have the tools, parts, knowledge and skills to ensure our
pledge: We Service What We Sell.
Sears Maintenance Agreements
Your Kenmore ®appliance is designed, manufactured and tested
to provide years of dependable operation. Yet any major
appliance may require service from time to time. The Sears
Maintenance Agreement offers you an outstanding service
program, affordably priced.
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 for non-technical and instructional assistance.
• Even if you don't need repairs, provides an annual Preventive
Maintenance Check, at your request, to ensure that your
appliance is in proper running condition.
Some limitations apply. For more information, call
1-800-827-6655.
Full One-Year Warranty on mechanical and electrical parts
For one year from the date of purchase, when this laundry center
is installed and operated according to the instructions provided in
this Use and Care Guide, Sears will repair this laundry center, free
of charge, if defective in material or workmanship.
NOTE: Exhausting your laundry center with a plastic vent can
void this warranty. See "Installation Instructions" for the complete
exhaust requirements for this laundry center.
Limited Five-Year Warranty on Gearcase Parts
For the second through fifth years from the date of purchase,
Sears will replace any gearcase parts that are defective in
material or workmanship. You will be charged for labor after the
first year.
Limited Ten-Year Warranty on Plastic Tub
For the second through tenth years from the date of purchase,
Sears will replace the plastic tub if defective in material or
workmanship. You will be charged for labor after the first year.
Warranty Restriction
If the laundry center is subject to other than private family use,
the above warranty coverage is effective for only 90 days.
Warranty Service
Warranty service is available by contacting the nearest Sears
Service Center. This warranty applies only while the 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.
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
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, located at the top inside dryer
door well.
Have this information available to help you quickly obtain
assistance or service when you contact Sears concerning your
appliance.
Model number
Serial number
Purchase date
Save these instructions and your sales receipt for future
reference.
WASHER/DRYER 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 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
This is the safety alert symbol.
"WARNING." These words mean:
You can be killed or seriously injured if you don't
immediately follow instructions.
You can be killed or seriously injured if you don't
follow instructions.
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.
IM PORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons when using the washer/dryer, follow
basic precautions, including the following:
Read all instructions before using the washer/dryer.
Do not place items exposed to cooking oils in
your dryer. Items contaminated with cooking oils
may contribute to a chemical reaction that could
cause a load to catch fire.
Do not wash or dry 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.
• Do not allow children to play on or in the washer/dryer. •
Close supervision of children is necessary when
the washer/dryer is used near children.
• Before the washer/dryer is removed from service or dis- •
carded, remove the doors to the washer/dryer compart-
ments.
• Do not reach into the washer/dryer if the tub, agitator
or drum is moving.
• Do not install or store the washer/dryer where it will be
exposed to the weather.
• Do not tamper with controls.
• Clean dryer lint screen before or after each load.
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.
Do not repair or replace any part of the washer/dryer
or attempt any servicing unless specifically recom-
mended in this Use and Care Guide or in published
user-repair instructions that you understand and have
the skills to carry out.
Do not use fabric softeners or products to eliminate
static unless recommended by the manufacturer of
the fabric softener or product.
Do not use heat to dry articles containing foam rubber
or similarly textured rubber-like materials.
Keep area around the exhaust opening and adjacent
surrounding areas free from the accumulation of lint,
dust, and dirt.
• The interior of the machine and dryer exhaust vent
should be cleaned periodically by qualified service
personnel.
• See "Electrical Requirements" section for grounding
instructions.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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INSTALLATION
INSTRUCTIONS
Check that you have everything necessary for correct installation.
Proper installation is your responsibility.
Parts listed are available from your local Sears store or Sears
Service Center. For more information, please reference the
service numbers located on the back page of this manual.
If You Have You Will Need to Buy
Laundry tub or Sump pump system (if not already
standpipe taller than available)
96 in. (2.4 m)
Tools needed:
• Flat-blade screwdriver • Knife
• Adjustable wrench that • Safety glasses
opens to 1 in. (2.5 cm) or
9/16in.open-end wrench • Duct tape
(for adjusting dryer feet) • Caulking gun and
• Level compound (for installing
• ¼ in. nut driver or socket
wrench • Gloves
• Wood block (for leveling) • Pliers that open to 1 9/18
• Tin snips (newvent
installations)
Parts supplied
Remove parts package from the washer basket. Check that all
parts were included.
O_1 _20 3 _ 4
new exhaust vent)
in. (3.95 cm)
1 in. (2.5 cm) 2 in. (5 cm) diameter to 1 in. (2.5 cm)
diameter standpipe diameter standpipe adapter, Part
Number 3363920
Overhead sewer Standard 20 gal. (76 L)34 in. (86.4
cm) tall drain tub or utility sink and
sump pump (available from local
plumbing suppliers)
Floor drain Siphon break, Part Number 285320,
additional drain hose, Part Number
285702 and connector kit,
Part Number 285442
Drain hose too short Drain hose, Part Number 285664 and
connector kit, Part Number 285442
Lint clogged drain Drain protector, Part Number 367031
Water faucets 2 longer water fill hoses:
beyond reach of fill 6 ft (1.8 m) Part Number 76314,
hoses 10 ft (3.0 rn) Par[ Number 350008
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1, Water inlet hoses (2)
2. Intet hose flat washers (4)
3. Rear leveling legs (2)
4. Front leveling legs (2)
Parts needed
Check local codes, electrical supply and venting, and read
"Electrical Requirements" and "Venting Requirements" before
purchasing parts.
Mobile home installations require
• Metal exhaust system hardware available for purchase from
your local Sears store or Sears Service Center.
5. Plastic strap
& Drain hose
7. Yellow, single wire hose clamp
8. Silver, double-wire hose clamp
Explosion Hazard
Keep flammable materials and vapors, such as
gasoline, away from dryer.
Failure to do so can result in death, explosion,
or fire.
You will need
• A location that allows for proper exhaust installation. See
"Venting Requirements."
• A 120-volt, 60-Hz., AC-only, 15- or 20-amp circuit.
• A grounded electrical outlet located within 2 ft (61 cm) of
either side of the laundry center. See "Electrical
Requirements."
• A sturdy floor to support the laundry center weight (laundry
center, water and load) of 500 Ibs (226.8 kg).
• Alevelfloorwithamaximumslopeof1in.(2.5cm)under
entire laundry center. Clothes may not tumble properly and
automatic sensor cycles may not operate correctly if dryer is
not level. Installing on carpet is not recommended.
• A water heater set to deliver 120°F (49°C) water to the
washer.
• Hot and cold water faucets located within 4 f_ (1.2 m) of the
hot and cold water fill valves, and water pressure of 5-100 psi
(34.5-689.6 kPa).
Install the laundry center where it is protected from water and/or
weather.
Do not operate your washer in temperatures at or below 32°F
(0°C). Some water can remain in the washer and can cause
damage in low temperatures. See "Vacation, Storage, and
Moving Care" for winterizing information.
Do not operate your dryer at temperatures below 45°F (7°C). At
lower temperatures, the dryer might not shut off at the end of an
automatic cycle. This can result in longer drying times.
Check code requirements. Some codes limit, or do not permit,
installation of the laundry center in garages, closets, mobile
homes, or sleeping quarters. Contact your local building
inspector.
Installation Clearances
The location must be largeenough to fully open the dryer door.
Laundry Center Dimensions
For closet installation, with a door, minimum ventilation
openings in the top and bottom of the door are required.
Louvered doors with equivalent ventilation openings are
acceptable.
Rear clearance may be 0 in. when house exhaust system is
lined up directly with dryer exhaust.
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3' (7.6m)
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(14m)
2. Side view - closet or confined area
3. Closet door with vents
Mobile Home-Additional Installation Requirements
This laundry center is suitable for mobile home installations.
The installation must conform to the Manufactured Home
Construction and Safety Standard, Title 24 CFR, Part 3280
(formerly the Federal Standard for Mobile Home Construction
and Safety, Title 24, HUD Part 280).
Mobile home installations require:
• Metal exhaust system hardware which is available for
purchase from your local Sears store or Sears Service Center.
• Special provisions must be made in mobile homes to
introduce outside air into the dryer. The opening (such as a
nearby window) should be at least twice as large as the dryer
exhaust opening.
*Most installations require a minimum 51/2in. (14 cm) clearance
behind the dryer for the exhaust vent with elbow. See "Venting
Requirements."
Minimum installation spacing for recessed area or closet
installation
The following dimensions shown are for the minimum spacings
allowed.
• 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 in. (2.5 cm) on all sides of the dryer is
recommended to reduce noise transfer.
The laundry center 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 "Alternate Parts").
Standpipe drain system - wall or floor (view I & 2)
The standpipe drain requires a minimum diameter standpipe of
2 in. (5 cm). The minimum carry-away capacity can be no less
than 17 gal. (64 L) per minute. A 2 in. (5 cm) diameter to 1 in.
(2.5 cm) diameter standpipe adapter kit is available (see
"Alternate Parts").
The top of the standpipe must be at least 39 in. (99 cm) high and
no higher than 96 in. (2.4 m) from the bottom of the washer.
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Laundry tub drain system (view 3)
The laundry tub needs a minimum 20 gal. (76 L) capacity. The top
of the laundry tub must be at least 34 in. (86.4 cm) above the floor
and no higher than 96 in. (2.4 m) from the bottom of the washer.
Floor drain system (view 4)
The floor drain system requires a siphon break that may be
purchased separately (see "Alternate Parts").
The siphon break must be a minimum of 28 in. (71 cm) from the
bottom of the washer. Additional hoses might be needed.
Use a separate circuit serving only your dryer.
To minimize possible shock hazard, the cord must be
plugged into a mating, 3 prong, ground-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.
Do not use an extension cord.
Do not have a fuse in the neutral or ground circuit
Check with a qualified electrician if you are not sure the
laundry center is properly grounded.
GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS
• Fora grounded,cord-connectedwasher/dryer:
Thiswasher/dryermustbegrounded.Inthe eventofmal-
function or breakdown,groundingwillreducethe riskofelec-
tricshockbyprovidinga pathof leastresistanceforelectric
current.Thiswesher/dryerusesa cordhavingan equipment-
groundingconductorand a groundingplug.Theplugmustbe
pluggedintoan appropriateoutletthatisproperlyinstalled
and groundedinaccordancewithalllocalcedesand
ordinances.
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-oniy, 15- or 20-amp fused electrical
supply is required.
• This laundry center is equipped with a power supply cord
having a 3 prong ground plug.
• Be sure that the electrical connection is adequate and in
conformance with the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA
70-latest edition and all local codes and ordinances.
A copy of the above code standards can be obtained from:
National Fire Protection Association, Batterymarch Park,
Quincy, MA 02269.
• A time-delay fuse or circuit breaker is recommended. Be sure
fuse or circuit breaker matches the rating of your line.
WARNING: Improper connectionof theequipment-
groundingconductorcan resultina riskofelectricshock,
Checkwitha qualifiedelectricianorservicerepresentative or
personnelifyouare indoubtasto whetherthewasher/dryer
isproperlygrounded,Do notmodifythe plugonthe power
cord: ifitwillnotfitthe outlet,havea properoutletinstalled
by a qualifiedelectrician,
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
Fire Hazard
Use a heavy metal vent.
Do not use a plastic vent.
Do not use a metal foil vent.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in
death or fire.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire, this laundry center
MUST BE EXHAUSTED OUTDOORS.
4 in. (10.2 cm) heavy metal exhaust vent and clamps must be
used. DURASAFE TM venting products are recommended and are
available from your local Sears store or Sears Service Center.
DURASAFF Mvent products can be purchased from your dealer.
For further information, please reference the service number
located on the back page of this manual, or visit our Internet site
at: www.sears.com.
• Do not exhaust the dryer into any gas vent, chimney, wall,
ceiling, or a concealed space of a building.
• Do not use an exhaust hood with a magnetic latch.
• Do not install flexible metal vent in enclosed walls, ceilings or
floors.
• Do not use screws or other fastening devices that extend into
the interior of the vent to secure vent.
IMPORTANT: Observe all governing codes and ordinances.
To protect the floor, use a large flat piece of cardboard from the
shipping car[on. Gently place the laundry center on its side, on
the cardboard.
Install the rear leveling legs
1o Push legs into holes inrear corners until they snap into place.
2. Check adjustability of rear legs by pushing in one leg. The
other leg should come out. Check both legs. If they do not
move freely, repeat step 1.
Install the front leveling legs
1. Examine the front leveling legs. Find the diamond marking.
2. Screw front legs by hand, into the holes in the triangular
braces in the front corners. Use wrench to finish turning the
legs until the diamond marking is no longer visible.
Improper venting can cause moisture and lint to collect
indoors, which may result in:
• Moisture damage to woodwork, furniture, paint, wall-
paper, carpets, etc.
• Housecleaning problems and health problems.
Use a heavy metal vent. Do not use plastic or metal foil vent.
Rigid metal vent is recommended to prevent crushing and kinking.
Flexible metal vent must be fully extended and supported when
the laundry center is in its final position. Remove excess flexible
metal vent to avoid sagging and kinking that may result in
reduced airflow.
An exhaust hood should cap the vent to prevent rodents and
insects from entering the home.
Exhaust hood must be at least 12 in. (30.5 cm) from the ground or
any object that may be in the path of the exhaust (such as
flowers, rocks or bushes, etc.).
If using an existing vent system, clean lint from the entire length
of the system and make sure exhaust hood is not plugged with
lint. Replace any plastic or metal foil vent with rigid metal or
flexible metal vent.
Use duct tape to seal alljoints.
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3. Carefully stand the laundry center upright.
1. Open the washer lid. The latch under the dryer will keep the
lid open.
2. Pull the foam packing ring out of the washen
NOTE: Keep the foam ring and use it when transporting your
laundry center. This packing material is used to keep the washer
tub stable during transport.
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