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TUMBLE ACTION WASHER

Use & Care Guide

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Table of Contents

Product Record ............................................................................ 2

Tumble Action Washer Warranty
Sears Maintenance Agreement

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ................................... 3-4

Washing Procedures ................................................................ 5-7

Stain Removal ......................................................................... 7-8

Common Washing Problems
Care and Cleaning

Avoid Service Checklist ......................................................

Español ................................................................................ 13-23

Service ......................................................................

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Product Record

In the space below, record the date of purchase, model and
serial number of your product. You will find the model and
serial number printed on an identification plate located at the
top, inside of the door opening.

Model No. 417. _________________________________________

Date of Purchase

Serial No.
Save these instructions and your sales receipt for future
reference.

Tu mbie Action Washer Warranty

Full One Year Warranty on Mechanical and Electrical Parts

For one year from the date of purchase, if this Tumble Action Washer is installed and operated according to the instructions in the
Use and Care Guide, Operating Instructions, and Installation instructions, Sears will repair or replace any of its mechanical or
electrical parts if they are defective in material or workmanship.

Limited Two Year Warranty on Motor, Driven Pulley or Motor Controller

For the second year from the date of purchase, Sears iwili replace the motor, driven pulley or motor controller if they are defective in
material or workmanship. You must pay the labor cost to have them installed.

Limited Lifetime Warranty on Stainless Steel Wash Basket

For the lifetime of the washer from the date of purchase. Sears will replace the stainless steel wash basket if it is defective in material

or workmanship. You must pay the labor cost to have it installed.

Warranty Restriction

и this Tumble Action Washer is used for any purpose other than Private Family Use, all warranty coverage Is effective for only 90

days.

Warranty Service

Warranty service is available by contacting your nearest Sears Service Center in the United States.

This warranty applies only while this Tumble Action Washer 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

Miiter Protection Agreement

Congratulations on making a smart purchase. Your new Kenmore® appliance is designed and manufactured for years of
dependable operation. But tike 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 appliance. Here’s what’s included in the Agreement:

V Expert service by our 12,000 professional repair specialists

Unlimited service and no charge for parts and labor on all covered repairs
“No-iemon” guarantee — replacement of your covered product if more than three product failures occur within 12 months

V Product replacement if your covered product can’t be fixed
'I Annual Preventive Maintenance Check at your request - no extra charge
V Fast help by phone - non-technical and instructional assistance on products repaired in your home, plus convenient

repair scheduling

Power surge protection against electrical damage due to power fluctuations

у Rental reimbursement if repair of your covered product takes longer than promised

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In the U.S.A

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 guaranteed professional installation of home
appliances and items like garage door openers and
water heaters, in the U.S.A. call 1-800-4-MY-HOME®

This Use and Care Guide provides
general operating instructions foryour
washer. It also contains information

about features for several other
models. Your washer may not have
every feature included here.

Use the washer only as instructed In

this Use and Care Guide and the

Operating Instructions included with

yourwasher.

Your safety and the safety of
others is very important.

We have provided many important
safety messages in the Use and
Care Guide, Operating instructions,

Installation Instructions and on your
appliance. Always read and obey all
safety messages.

ES This is the safety alert symbol.
This symbol alerts you to hazards
that can kill or hurt you or others. All

safety messages will be preceded by

the safety alert symbol and the word

"DANGER” or"WARNING". These

words mean:

ÀDANGER

seriously injured if you don’t follow

instructions.

0B233IO20 You can be killed or

seriously injured if you don't follow
instructions.

You will be killed or

Ail safety messages will Identify
the hazard, telf you how to reduce
the chance of injury, and tell you

what can happen if the

instructions are not foilowed.

instructional Video

An instructional video has been
included with yourwasher. It

highlights features unique to this
tumble action washer and will help
you operate yourwasher correctly.
This video is especially helpful if
your previous washer was a
vertical-axis model.

Important Safety Instructions

Read ail instructions before using this washer.

To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, or injury to persons

when using this washer, comply with the basic warnings listed below.

0 Failure to comply with these warnings could result in serious personal
injuries.

Prevent Fire

ik WARNING

soaked in, or spotted with gasoline, cleaning solvents, kerosene, cooking oils,
waxes, etc. Do not store these items on or near the washer. These
substances give off vapors or chemical reactions that could ignite or explode.

h\mmm Do not put oily or greasy rags or clothing on top of the washer.

These substances give off vapors that could ignite the materials.

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explosive substances to the wash water. These substances give off vapors

that could ignite or explode.

_ I Under certain conditions, hydrogen gas may be produced in a

ik WARNING

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 washer, turn on all hot water faucets and let the water
flow from each for several minutes. This will release any accumulated
hydrogen gas. Hydrogen gas is flammable; do not smoke or use an open
flame during this time.

 WARNING

liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance.

H Failure to comply with these warnings could result in fire, explosion,
serious bodily injury and/or damage to the rubber or plastic parts of the

washer.

Protect Children

fmmmm Do not allow children to play on or in the washer. Close

supervision of children is necessary when the washer is used near children.
As children grow, teach them the proper, safe use of all appliances.

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after the washer is unpacked. Children might use them for play. Cartons
covered with rugs, bedspreads or plastic sheets can become airtight
chambers.

 WARNING

personal injury, observe all warnings on product labels.

I Do not wash items that have been previously cleaned in,

I Do not add gasoline, cleaning solvents, or other flammable or

I Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors or

Destroy the carton, plastic bag and other packing materials

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Keep laundry products out of children's reach. To prevent

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Pedestal

A pedestal accessory specifically designed
for th is washe r may be used when elevati ng

the washer for ease of use.

Failure to use accessories certified by the
manufacturer could result in personal injury,
property da mage or da mage to the washer.

Before the washer is removed from service or discarded, remove

the washer door to prevent accidental entrapment.

m Failure to comply with these warnings could result in serious personal injuries.

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Important Safety
Instructions (continued)

 WARNING

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eiectrical shock. Do not use an
adaptor piug or extension cord or
remove grounding prong from
electrical power cord. Failure to
follow this warning can cause
serious injury, fire or death.

Grounding type
wall receptacle

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Avoid fire hazard or

not under any
circumstances, cut,
remove, or bypass
the grounding prong
from this plug.

Prevent Injury

À WARNING

the washer must be installed and electrically grounded by a qualified service
person in accordance with local codes. Installation instructions are packed in
the washer for installer's reference. Referto INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
for detailed grounding procedures. If the washer is moved to a new location,
have it checked and reinstalled by a qualified service person.

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eiectrical power cord of the washer must be plugged into a property grounded
and polarized 3-prong outlet. The third grounding prong must never be

removed. Never ground the washer to a gas pipe. Do not use an
extension cord or an adaptor plug.

À WARNING

Incorrect usage can produce poisonous gas-resulting in serious injury or
death.

• Do not combine laundry products for use in 1 load unless specified on the

label.

• Do not mix chlorine bleach with ammonia or acids such as vinegar.

I To prevent shock hazard and assure stability during operation,

I To prevent personal injury or damage to the washer, the

I Follow package directions when using laundry products.

Power supply cord with 3-prong

grounding plug

CORRECT

Use this way ONLY

 WARNING

i Do not use or mix

liquid chlorine bleach with other

household chemicals such as
toilet cleaners, rust removers, acid
or products containing ammonia.
These mixtures can produce
dangerous fumes which can cause
serious Injury or death.

 WARNING

I To prevent serious personal injury and damage to the washer:

All repairs and servicing must be performed by an authorized
servicer unless specifically recommended in this Owner's Guide. Use

only authorized factory parts.

Do not tamper with controls.
Do not install or store the washer where it will be exposed to the weather.
Do not install on carpet. Install washer on a solid floor. It may be

necessary to reinforce the floor to prevent vibration or movement.

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from the power supply before attempting any user maintenance. Turning the
controls to the OFF position does not disconnect this appliance from the
power supply.

A WARNING

moving. Before loading, unloading or adding items, push in the cycle selector
knob and allow the drum to coast to a complete stop before reaching inside.

Í3 Failure to comply with these warnings could result in serious personal
injuries.

H This washer is equipped with an electrical overload protector. The motor
will stop if it becomes overheated. The washer will automalicaliy restart after a
cool down period of up to 30 minutes, if the washer has not been manually
turned off during this time.

I To reduce the risk of electric shock, disconnect this appliance

I To prevent injury, do not reach into the washer while parts are

Note: The instructions appearing in

this Owner's Guide are not meant to
cover every possible condition and
situation that may occur. Common
sense and caution must be
practiced when installing, operating
and maintaining any appliance.

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As an ENERGY STAR® Partner,
Frigidaire Home Products has determined
that this product meets the ENERGY STAR®
guidelines for energy efficiency.

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Washing Procedures

Follow the guidelines below for preparing the wash toad.
Read the Operating Instructions card for operating your specific model.

Always read and follow fabric care and laundry product labels.

A WARNING

read Important Safety Instructions, pages 3-4, before operating this washer.

I To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, or injury to persons,

1. Sort laundry into loads that can be washed together.

Sort items by recommended water temperatures and wash time.

• Separate white, light, and colorfast items from dark and noncoiorfast
items.

• Separate items which shed lint from items which attract iint.
Permanent press, synthetic, knit and corduroy items will pick up tint

from towels, rugs and chenille bedspreads.

• Separate heavily soiled items from lightly soiled items.

• Separate lacy, sheer and loosely knit items from sturdy items.

• Do not machine wash items containing fiberglass. Small particles of

fiberglass left in the drum may stick to fabrics in other loads and
cause skin irritation.

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2. Prepare items for washing.

• Empty pockets.

• Brush off lint and dirt. Shake out rugs and beach towels.

• Close zippers, fasten hooks, tie strings and sashes, and remove

nonwashable trims and ornaments.

• Remove pins, decorative buttons, belt buckles, and other objects

which could be damaged. This also helps protect other items in the
wash load.

• Mend rips and tears to prevent further damage during washing.

• Place delicate items such as bras, shoulder pads, hosiery, and belts
in a mesh bag to prevent tangling during the wash cycle.

• Turn knit items inside out to prevent pilling.

3. Pretreat stains and heavy soil.

See Stain Removal, pages 7-8, for details.

4. Add laundry load to washer.

• Combine large and small items in a load. Load large items first. Large
items should not be more than half the total wash load,

• Washing single items such as a sweater, towel or jeans may cause an
oui-of-balance load. Add 1 or 2 similar items to help balance the load.

• Single heavy items such as a bedspread can be washed separately.

• The washer can be fully loaded, but the items should not be tightly
packed. The door should close easily.

5. Add detergent, bleach and fabric softener to automatic dispenser following these steps

A. OPENING AND CLOSING THE DISPENSER

DRAWER

• Slowly open the dispenser drawer by first sliding
the safety latch to the right, then pulling the drawer
out until it stops.

• After adding laundry products, slowly close the
dispenser drawer. Closing the drawer too quickly
could result in early dispensing of the bleach and
fabric softener.

• Laundry products used with powder or liquid
detergent, such as color-safe bleach, water

conditioner, detergent booster, and enzyme
products should be added to the empty tub before
loading.

Note: From time to time you may see water in the

bleach and fabric softener compartments. This is a
result of the siphoning action and is part of the
normal operation of the washer.

Add measured detergent to the detergent
compartment of the dispenser drawer.
Detergent is flushed from the dispenser at the
beginning of the cycle. Either powdered or liquid
detergent can be used. Note: Liquid detergent will
drain into the washer drum as it is added.

Low sudsing detergent is recommended for this

washer. Use the manufacturer's recommended

amount.
If low sudsing detergent is not available, a reduced
amount of regular detergent may be used.
Because reducing the amount of detergent may
reduce cleaning, it is important to pretreat stains,
sort carefully by color and soil level, and avoid
overloading.

Detergent usage may need to be adjusted for water
temperature, water hardness, size and soil level of
the load.

For best results, avoid oversudsing.

C. LIQUID BLEACH

• If desired, measure out the recommended amount
of liquid chlorine bleach (not to exceed 1/3 cup (80
mL)) and pour it into the center compartment
labeled "Liquid Bleach" and marked with this,
symbol.

• Do not exceed the maximum fill line. Overfilling
can cause early dispensing of the bleach which
could result in damaged clothes.

• Do not pour undiluted liquid chlorine bleach directly
onto the load or into the drum. Fabric damage can
occur.

• Do not use powdered bleach in the dispenser.

D. FABRIC SOFTENER

• If desired, pour the recommended amount of fabric
softener into the compartment labeled "№ric
Softener" and marked with this symbol ^.

• Dilute concentrated softeners with warm water to
the Fill Line.

• Do not exceed the maximum fill line. Overfilling
can cause early dispensing of the fabric softener
which could result in stained clothes.

• Do not pour fabric softener directly on the
wash load.

• Use of a fabric softener dispensing ball is not

recommended in tumble action washers.

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Washing Procedures

(continued)

Set cycle selector knob and washer controls according to
type, size, and soil level of each load.

(See Operating Instructions card for your specific mode! controls.)

Start the washer.

Close the washer door and pull out the cycle selector knob. For your safety,
the door wiii automatically lock during the entire wash cycle. The Door Lock

indicator light will remain lit until the cycie ends,

• Washer wilifili and tumble.

• To stop the washer, push in the cycle selector knob.

• To open the door during iumbiirtg, push in the cycle selector knob. Wait
for the water to run off of the door.

• To change a cycle, push in the cycle selector knob and turn it

clockwise to the desired setting. Puli out the knob to restart the washer.

• To open the door during a spin cycle, push in the cycle selector knob.
The Door Lock indicator light will turn off. Wait 1 -2 minutes for the lock
to release. The door can then be opened. Do not force open the locked

door.

Remove items when the cycle is completed. ;

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Place washed items in automatic dryer, line dry, or dry flat as directed by !
fabric care label. Excess wrinkling, color transfer or odors may develop in j
items left in the washer after the cycie has ended. I

Stain Removal

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liquid chlorine bleach with other
household chemicals such as toilet
cleaners, rust removers, acid or
products containing ammonia.

These mixtures can produce

dangerous fumes which can cause
serious injury or death.

Do not use or mix

9. General Precautions

• If the dispenser drawer is pulled out more than 1-1/2" when the

washer is in operation, the washer will shut off. The Door Lock

indicator light will turn off and the door will be unlocked. Slowly close the
drawer, and the washer will automatically resume operation.

• Do not slam the washer door closed or try to force the door open

when locked (Door Lock light ON). This could result in damage to the

washer.

• DO NOT leave the washer door open. An open door could entice

children to hang on the door or crawl inside the washer,

• To avoid damaging the washer and personal injury, DO NOT hang on or

lean against the washer door.

• Do not place detergent, bleach or fabric softener containers on top of the

washer. They can damage the finish or controls.

Safe Stain Removal Procedures

A WARNING

property, comply with the basic warnings listed below:

• Read and comply with all instructions on stain removal products.

• Keep stain removal products in their original labeled containers and out
of children's reach.

• Thoroughly wash any utensil used.

• Do not combine stain removal products, especially ammonia and
chlorine bieach. Dangerous fumes may result.

• Never wash items which have been previously cleaned in, washed in,
soaked in or spotted with gasoline, dry cleaning solvents or other
flammable or explosive substances because they give off vapors that
could ignite or explode.

• Never use highly flammable solvents, such as gasoline, inside the
home. Vapors can explode on contact with flames or sparks.

I To reduce the risk of fire or serious injury to persons or

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Follow fabric care label instructions.

For successful Stain removal:

Remove stains promptly.

Determine the kind of stain, then foilow the recommended treatment in
the stain removal chart below.
To pretreat stains, use a prewash product, liquid detergent, or a paste
made from granular detergent and water.

Use coid water on unknown stains because hot water can set stains.
Check care label instructions for treatments to avoid on specific
fabrics.
Check for colorfastness by testing stain remover on an inside seam.

Rinse and wash items after stain removal.

Stain Removal

STAIN

Adhesive tape, chewing gum,
rubber cement

Baby formula, dairy products,
egg

Beverages (coffee, tea, soda
juice, alcoholic beverages)

Btood

Candle wax, crayon

Chocolate
Collar or cuff soil, cosmetics
Dye transfer on white fabric
Grass
Grease, oil, tar (butter, fats,

salad dressing, cooking oils,
car grease, motor oils)

Ink

TREATMENT

Apply Ice. Scrape off excess. Place stain face down on paper toweis. Saturate with prewash stain remover or
nonflammable dry cleaning fluid.

Use product containing enzymes to pretreat or soak stains. Soak tor 30 minutes or more. Wash.

Pretreat stain. Wash using coid water and bleach safe for fabric.

Rinse with c»ld water. Rub with bar soap. Or, pretreat or soak with product containing enzymes. Wash using

bleach safe for fabric.

Scrape off surface wax. Place stain face down between paper towels. Press with warm iron until wax is

absorbed. Replace paper towels frequently. Treat remaining stain with prewash stain remover or

nonflammabie dry cleaning fluid. Hand wash to remove solvent. Wash using bleach safe for fabric.
Pretreat or soak in warm water using product containing enzymes. Wash using bleach safe for fabric.
Pretreat with prewash stain remover or rub with bar soap.
Use packaged coior remover. Wash using bleach safe for fabric.
Pretreat or soak in warm water using product containing enzymes. Wash using bleach safe for fabric.
Scrape residue from fabric. Pretreat. Wash using hottest water safe for fabric. For heavy stains and tar, apply

nonflammable dry cleaning fluid to back of stain. Replace toweis under stain frequently. Rinse thoroughly.
Wash using hottest water safe for fabric.

Some inks may be impossible to remove. Washing may set some inks. Use prewash stain remover,
denatured alcohol or nonflammabie dry cleaning fluid.

Mildew, scorch

Mud
Mustard, tomato
Nail polish

Paint, varnish

Perspiration

Rust, brown or yellow
discoloration

Shoe polish

Urine, vomit, mucus, feces

Wash with chlorine bleach if safe for fabric. Or, soak in oxygen bleach and hot water before washing. Badly

mildewed fabrics may be permanently damaged.
Brush off dry mud, Pretreat or soak with product containing enzymes.
Pretreat with prewash stain remover. Wash using bleach safe for fabric.
May be impossible to remove. Place stain face dowrt on paper towels. Apply nail polish remover to back of

stain. Repeat, replacing paper towels frequently. Do not use on acetate fabrics.
WATER BASED: Rinse fabric in coo! water while stain is wet. Wash. Once paint is dry, it cannot be removKf.

OiL BASED AND VARNISH: Use solvent recommended on can label. Rinse thoroughly before washing.

Use prewash stain remover or rub with bar soap. Rinse. Wash using nonchlorine bleach in hottest water safe

for fabric.

For sjMts, use rust remover safe for fabric. For discoloration of an entire load, use phosphate detergent and

nonchlorine bleach. Do not use chlorine bleach because it may intensify discoloration.

LIQUID: Pretreat with a paste of granular detergent and water, PASTE: Scrape residue from fabric. Pretreat
with prewash stain remover or nonflammable dry cleaning fluid. Rinse. Rub detergent info dampened area.
Wash using bleach safe for fabric.

Pretreat or soak in product containing enzymes. Wash using bleach safe for fabric.