Kenmore 41747102701, 41740412702, 41740412701, 41740412700 Owner’s Manual

TUMBLE A CTION WASHER

LAVADORA CON TAMBOREACCION

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www.sears.com Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A. P/N 134779000 (0706)

Table of Contents

Important Safety Instructions ............................................................................................................................ 3-4

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

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

Common WasNng ProMems........................................................................................................................................

Careand Cleaning ..................................................................................................................................................... 10

Avoid Service Checklist ............................................................................................................................................. 11

Warranty .............................................................................................................................................................. 12

Espaflol.............................................................................................................................................................. 13-23

Assistance or Service

The symbol £,on the product or on itspackaging indicates that this product may not be treated as household waste. Instead

it shall be handed over to the applicable collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment. Byensuring this
product is disposed of correctly, you will help prevent potential negative consequences for the environment and human health,

which could otherwise be caused byinappropriate waste handling of this product. Formore detailed information about recycling

of this product, pleasecontact your local city office, your household waste disposal serviceor the shop where you purchased the
product.

This Use and Care Guide provides general operating

instructions for you r washer. It also contains information about
features for several other models. Your washer may not have
every feature included here.

Use the washer only asinstructed in this Use and Care Guide
and the Operating' Instructions included with your washer.

Readall instructions before using this appliance. This book
contains valuable information about

Operation

Care
Service

Keep it in a safe place.

Read and Save These Instructions

Record Your Model and Sedal Numbers

The model and serial numbers of your washer are found on
the washer serial plate located at the top, inside of the door

opening. Record and retain these numbers.

Model Number

Serial Number

Purchase Date

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.

Instructional DVD

An instructional DVD has been

included with your washer. It
highlights features unique to this

tumble action washer and will

help you operate your washer

correctly. This DVD is especially

helpful if your previous washer

was a vertical-axis model.

Pedestal

A pedestal accessory

specifically designed for this

washer may be used when

elevating the washer for easeof
use.

Failureto useaccessoriescertified
bythe manufacturer could result

in personal injury, property
damage or damage to the

washer.

WASHER SAFETY

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.

This isthe 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:

You can be Idlled 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 identify the hazard, tell you how to reduce the chance of injury, and tell you what can happen if

the instructions are not followed.

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Important Safety Instructions SAVE THESEINSTRUCTIONS

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

Avoid fire hazard

or electrical shock. Do not use
an adaptor plug or extension

cord or remove grounding

prong from electrical power

cord. Failure to follow this
warning can cause serious

injury, fire or death.

Grounding

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these Important Safety instructions:

• To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, or injury to persons when using this
washer, comply with the basic warnings listed below.

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

Prevent Fire

• Do not wash items that have been previously cleaned in, soaked in, or spotted with
gasoline, cleaning solvents, kerosene, cooking oils, waxes, etc. Do not store these
items on or near the washer. Thesesubstances give off vapors or chemical reactions
that could ignite or explode.

• Do not put oily or greasy rags or clothing on top of the washer. Thesesubstances
give off vapors that could ignite the materials.

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

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grounding plug

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Use this way ONLY

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.

• 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 ISEXPLOSIVE. Ifthe hotwatersystem has not been used forsuch
a period, before using the washer, turn on all hot water faucets and let the water

flowfrom eachfor several minutes. Thiswill releaseanyaccumulated hydrogen gas.
Hydrogen gas isflammable; do not smoke or use an open flame during this time.

• Failure to complywith thesewarnings could result in fire, explosion, serious bodily
injury and/or damage to the rubber or plastic parts of the washer.

Protect Children

• Do not allow children to play on or in the washer. Close supervision of children is
necessarywhen the washer isused near children. As children grow, teach them the
proper, safe use of all appliances.

• Destroy tile carton, plastic bag and other packing materials after tile washer is
unpacked. Children might usethem for play. Cartons covered with rugs, bedspreads
or plastic sheets can become airtight chambers.

• Keep laundry products out of children's reach. To prevent personal injury, observe
all warnings on product labels.

• Before tile washer isremoved from service or discarded, remove tile washer door
to prevent accidental entrapment.

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

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Important Safety Instructions (Con't)

FOR YOUR SAFETY

Do not store or usegasolineorother flammable vapors or liquids in the vicinity

of this or any other appliance.

Prevent Injury

To prevent shock hazard and assure stability during operation, the washer must be installed and electrically grounded by a
qualified service person in accordance with local codes. Installation instructions arepacked in the washer for installer's reference.
Refer to INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONSfor detailed grounding procedures. If the washer is moved to a new location, have it
checked and reinstalled by a qualified service person.

To prevent personal injury or damage to the washer, the electrical power cord of the washer must be plugged into a properly
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.

Follow package directions when using laundry products. Incorrect usagecan produce poisonous gas--resu king 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 asvinegar.

To prevent serious personal injury and damage to the washer:

AIIrepairsandservicing mustbeperformedbyanauthorizedservicerunless 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.

To reduce the risk of electric shock, disconnect this appliance from the power supply before attempting any user maintenance.
Turning the controls to the OFFposition does not disconnect this appliance from the power supply.

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

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

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

time.

As an ENERGYSTAR_: Partner,
SearsKenmore has determined

that this product meets the ENERGYSTARs
guidelines for energy efficiency.