Kenmore 3950144 User Manual

Owner’s Manual and
Installation Instructions

Kenmar^

Three-Speed

AUTOMATiC WASHERS

IMPORTANT:

Read and follow all safety
and operating instructions
before first use of this product.

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

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

Your washer may look different
from the washer shown.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

BEFORE USING YOUR NEW WASHER

SEARS AUTOMATIC WASHER WARRANTY.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

OPERATING YOUR WASHER

LAUNDRY TIPS

CARING FOR YOUR WASHER.

TROUBLESHOOTING

SEARS MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT

BEFORE USING YOUR NEW WASHER

Please read this manual. It will help
you install and operate your new
Kenmore washer In the safest and
most economical way.

For more information about the care
and operation of Kenmore appliances
call your nearest Sears store. You will
need the complete model and serial
numbers when requesting information.
Your washer’s model and serial numbers
are located on the Model and Serial
Number Plate.

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__________

___________

Use the space below to record the model
number and serial number of your new
Kenmore Washer.

Model No.

Serial No.

Date of Purchase

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20

29

31

32

36

Keep this book and your Sears
Salescheck (receipt) in a safe
place for future reference.

SEARS AUTOMATIC WASHER WARRANtV

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FULL1 -YEAR WARRANTY
ON MECHANICAL AND
ELECTRICAL PARTS

For one year from the date of purchase,
when the washer is installed and operated
in accordance with the instructions in
the Owner’s Manual, Sears will repair or
replace any mechanical or electrical parts
in this washer, if defective in material or
workmanship.

LIMITED 5-YEAR WARRANTY
ON GEARCASE PARTS

After one year and until five years from
the date of purchase, Sears will furnish
replacement parts for any defective gear­case parts. You will be charged for labor.

LIMITED 10-YEAR WARRANTY

ON PLASTIC TUB

After one year and until ten years from
date of purchase, Sears will furnish a
replacement plastic tub for any plastic
tub which is defective in material or work
manship. You will be charged for labor.

If the washer is subjected to other than
private family use, the above warranty
coverage is effective for only 90 days.

WARRANTY SERVICE IS AVAILABLE
BY CONTACTING THE NEAREST
SEARS SERVICE CENTER IN THE

UNITED STATES.
This warranty applies only while this

product is in use in the United States.
This warranty gives you specific legal
rights, and you may also have other
rights which vary from state to state.

Sears, Roebuck and Co., Dept. 817WA,

Hoffman Estates, IL 60179.

Your safety and the safety of others is very important.

We have provided many important safety messages in this manual

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

This is the safety alert symbol. This symbol alerts
you to hazards that can kill or hurt you and others.
All safety messages will be preceded by the safety

A

¡^DANGER

^WARNING

All safety messages will identify the hazard, tell you how to reduce the

chance of injury, and tell you what can happen if the instructions are
not followed.

alert symbol and the word “DANGER” or “WARNING.’
These words mean:

You will be killed or seriously

injured if you don’t follow
instructions.

You can be killed or seriously
injured if you don’t follow
instructions.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUGTÎONS

YOUR SAFETY IS IMPORTANT TO US
WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire,

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

• Read all instructions before using
the washer.

• Do not wash articles that have been
previously cleaned in, washed in, soaked
in, or spotted with gasoline, dry-cleaning
solvents, other flammable or explosive
substances as they give off vapors that
could ignite or explode.

• Do not add gasoline, dry-cleaning
solvents, or other flammable or explosive
substances to the wash water. These
substances give off vapors that could
ignite or explode.

• Under certain conditions, hydrogen gas
may be produced in a hot water system
that has not been used for 2 weeks or
more. HYDROGEN GAS IS EXPLOSIVE.
If the hot water system has not been
used for such a period, before using a

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

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

is necessary when the washer is used
near children.

• Before the washer is removed from
service or discarded, remove the lid.

• Do not reach into the washer if the tub
or agitator is moving.

• Do not install or store this washer where

it will be exposed to the weather.

• Do not tamper with controls.

• Do not repair or replace any part of the
washer or attempt any servicing unless
specifically recommended in the Owner’s

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

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

INSTALLATION OVERVIEW

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

A. SELECT LOCATION

FOR YOUR WASHER (pgs. 10-12)

Recessed Area/

Laundry Tub Drain System {p. 11)

B. REMOVE SHIPPING STRAP {p. 13)

Scissors Flashlight (optional

depending on installation)

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

Tools Needed; Parts Needed:

Pliers that open

to inches

1 drain hose

Flashlight (optional

depending on installation)

1 yellow, single-wire

hose clamp (top of

drain hose)

1 silver, double
wire hose clamp

(bottom of drain

hose)

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

Tools Needed Parts Needed:

Flashlight (optional

depending on installation) 4 flat water inlet hose washers

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

2 water inlet hoses

Pliers that open to T-'/ie inches

Bucket
(optional ^ ^ Flashlight (optional
depending on depending on installation)
installation)

inlet hoses

F. SECURE DRAIN HOSE (p. 17)

Flashlight (optional

depending on installation)

G. LEVEL WASHER (p. 18)

‘-'/i6-lnch

open-end wrench

Shipping strap with fastener

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Level

2 front leveling legs with nuts

Flashlight (optional Wood block

depending on installation)

for your Benefit

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

ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS

120-Volt, 60-Hz., AC-only, 15- or
20-ampere fused electrical supply is
required. (Time-delay fuse or circuit
breaker is recommended.) Connect to
individual branch circuit.

^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.

GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING: improper connection of

the equipment grounding conductor can
result in a risk of electric shock. Check
with a qualified electrician or serviceman
if you are in doubt as to whether the
appliance is properly grounded. Do not
modify the plug provided with the appli
ance - if it will not fit the outlet, have
a proper outlet installed by a qualified
electrician.

For your personal safety, this washer
must be grounded. In the event of
malfunction or breakdown, grounding
will reduce the risk of electric shock
by providing a path of least resistance
for eiectric current.

This washer is equipped with a power
suppiy cord having a 3-prong grounding
plug. To minimize possible shock hazard,
you must plug the power supply cord
into a mating 3-prong grounding-type
wall receptacle, grounded in accordance
with National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA
70-latest edition and all local codes and
ordinances.

A. SELECT LOCATION

FOR YOUR WASHER-

RECESSED AREA/

CLOSET INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

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

* Additional clearance for wall, door and floor moldings may be required.

To reduce fransfer of washer sounds,

a

clearance of 1 Inch on

the

sides of the washer Is recommended.

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

• Allow additional space if other appli
ances are to be installed in the area.

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If closet door is installed, the mini
mum air openings in top and bottom
are required. Louvered doors with
equivalent air openings in top and
bottom are acceptable.

LAUNDRY TUB DRAIN SYSTEM

Check location where washer will be
installed. This washer can be installed
using one of three systems:

• Laundry tub drain system (below)

• Standpipe drain system (p. 12)

• Floor drain system (p. 12)

Grounded receptacle; Must

be within 4 feet of where the
power cord is attached to the
back of the washer.

Do not store or operate washer at or
below 32°F (some water may remain in
washer). See page 31 for Winterizing
Information.

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

Hot and cold water faucets:

Must provide water pressure
between 5-100 psi and be
within 4 feet of the hot and

of 315 pounds (including washer,
water, and load weight).

washer - 1 inch.

bottom of washer.

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ALTERNATE LOCATIONS -
STANDPIPE AND FLOOR DRAIN SYSTEMS

Siphon break: Must be purchased

separately. See chart below.

Standpipe drain system: Needs a two-inch

minimum diameter standpipe with minimum
carry-away capacity of 17 gallons per minute.
Top of standpipe must be at least 39 inches
above fioor and no higher than 96 inches
from bottom of washer.

Floor drain system: Requires a siphon

break, see chart beiow. A minimum carry­away capacity of 17 gaiions per minute
is required.

If you have: You will need to buy:

Laundry tub or standpipe Sump pump system

taller than 96 inches (if not already available)

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

Overhead sewer Standard 20 gallon, 39-inch tall drain

Floor drain Siphon break. Part No. 285320;

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

standpipe adapter, Part No. 3363920

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

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

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