Kenmore 41741912510, 41741942710, 41741942711 Installation Guide
Installation Instructions
Instrucciones de Instalación
English / Español
Models/Modelos: 417.4194*
Kenmore
®
Compact Washer
Lavadora Compacto
* = Color number, número de color
P/N: 132901661 (1807)
Sears Brands Management Corporation
Homan Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A.
www.kenmore.com
www.sears.com
Important Safety Instructions
Table of Contents
WARNING
Please read all instructions before using this
appliance.
Recognize safety symbols, words
and labels
Safety items throughout this manual are
labeled with a WARNING or CAUTION
based on the risk type as described below:
Denitions
This is the safety alert symbol. It is used
to alert the user of potential personal injury
hazards. Obey all safety messages that
follow this symbol to avoid possible injury or
death.
DANGER
DANGER indicates an imminently
hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
will result in death or serious injury.
Important Safety Instructions ...................2-3
Installation Requirements .......................4-7
Installation Instructions ........................8-11
Accessories ............................................. 12
WARNING
WARNING indicates a potentially
hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
could result in death or serious injury.
CAUTION
CAUTION indicates a potentially
hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
may result in minor or moderate injury.
IMPORTANT
Indicates installation, operation, or maintenance information which is
important but not hazard-related.
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Important Safety Instructions
WARNING
FIRE HAZARD
For your safety the information in this
manual must be followed to minimize
the risk of re or explosion or to prevent
property damage, personal injury or loss
of life. Do not store or use gasoline or
other ammable vapors and liquids in the
vicinity of this or any other appliance.
WARNING
SUFFOCATION HAZARD
Destroy the carton and plastic bags after
the washer is unpacked. Children might
use them for play. Cartons covered with
rugs, bedspreads, or plastic sheets can
become airtight chambers causing suffocation. Place all materials in a garbage
container or make materials inaccessible
to children.
WARNING
ELECTRIC SHOCK HAZARD
Certain internal parts are intentionally
not grounded and may present a risk
of electrical shock if contacted during
installation. Do not contact the following
parts while the appliance is energized
• Electronic Motor Control
• Drain Pump
• Recirculation Pump
• Drive Motor
CAUTION
IMPORTANT
The instructions in this manual and all other
literature included with this washer are not
meant to cover every possible condition
and situation that may occur. Good safe
practice and caution MUST be applied
when installing, operating and maintaining
any appliance.
Maximum benets and enjoyment are
achieved when all Safety and Operating
Instructions are understood and practiced
as a routine with your laundering tasks.
IMPORTANT
DO NOT INSTALL YOUR WASHER:
1 ... in an area exposed to dripping water
or outside weather conditions. The
ambient temperature should never be
below 60° F (15.6° C) to maximize
detergent eectiveness.
2 ... in an area (garage or garage-type
building) where gasoline or other
ammables (including automobiles)
are kept or stored.
3 ... on carpet. Floor MUST be solid with
a maximum slope of 1 inch (2.5 cm).
To minimize vibration or movement,
reinforcement of the oor may be
necessary.
NOTE
The electrical service to the washer must
conform with local codes and ordinances
and the latest edition of the National Elec-
trical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70, or in Canada,
the Canadian Electrical Code C22.1 part 1.
EXCESSIVE WEIGHT HAZARD
To avoid back or other injury, have more
than one person move or lift the washer.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.
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Installation Requirements
box wrench
Tools and materials needed for installation:
OR OR AND AND
Adjustable
wrench
3/8" or
10 mm
Ratchet and
socket set
NOTE
Hoses are not included with washer purchase. See “Accessories” section
Inlet Hose (x2)
for various inlet hose kits to t your specic installation.
INSTALLATION CHECKLIST
Shipping Hardware
Foam shipping support (in door gas-
ket) removed and stored
Shipping bolts and spacers removed
from rear of appliance and stored
Hole plugs (shipped in bag in drum)
installed in holes in backsheet
Leveling
Washer is level, side-to-side and
front-to-back
Cabinet is setting solid on all corners
Water Supply
Use only new hoses and verify rub-
ber sealing washers are installed
HOT supply is connected to HOT
inlet and COLD supply is connected
to COLD inlet
HOT and COLD water supply turned on
No leaks present at water supply
connections or appliance inlet
connections - recheck in 24 hours
OR
Optional
universal
wrench
Adjustable
Drain
Stand pipe or wall drain height
minimum 24”
Drain hose snapped in “U” channel
(shipped in drum)
Drain hose secured in place with
cable tie (shipped in drum)
Electrical Power
House power turned on
Washer plugged in
Final Checks
Installation Instructions and Use
and Care Guide read thoroughly
Door locks and water enters drum
when cycle starts
pliers
Carpenter’s level
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Installation Requirements
Electrical system requirements
CIRCUIT - Individual, properly polarized
and grounded 15 amp. branch circuit fused
with 15 amp. time delay fuse or circuit
breaker.
POWER SUPPLY - 2 wire, with ground, 120
volt single phase, 60 Hz, Alternating Current.
NOTE
Because of potentially inconsistent voltage
capabilities, the use of this washer with
power created by gas powered generators,
solar powered generators, wind powered
generators or any other generator other
than the local utility company is not recommended.
OUTLET RECEPTACLE - Properly grounded
3-prong receptacle to be located so the
power supply cord is accessible when the
washer is in an installed position.
Grounding type wall receptacle
Do not, under
any circumstances,
cut, remove,
or bypass the
grounding prong.
Ground requirements
WARNING
ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD
Improper connection of the equipment
grounding conductor can result in a risk of
electrical shock. Check with a licensed electrician if you are in doubt as to whether the
appliance is properly grounded.
1 The washer MUST be grounded. In the
event of malfunction or breakdown,
grounding will reduce the risk of
electrical shock by a path of least
resistance for electrical current.
2 Since your washer is equipped with a
power supply cord having an equipment-
grounding conductor and a grounding
plug, the plug MUST be plugged into an
appropriate, copper wired receptacle
that is properly installed and grounded
in accordance with all local codes and
ordinances or in the absence of local
codes, with the National Electrical
Codes, ANSI/NFPA 70 (latest edition).
If in doubt, call a licensed electrician.
DO NOT cut o or alter the grounding
prong on the power supply cord. In
situations where a two-slot receptacle
is present, it is the owner’s responsibility
to have a licensed electrician replace it
with a properly grounded three prong
grounding type receptacle.
Power cord with
3-prong grounded plug
NOTE
GFI (Ground Fault Interrupter) receptacle
is not required.
Water supply requirements
Hot and cold water faucets MUST be
installed within hose length of your washer’s
water inlet. The faucets MUST be 3/4
inch (1.9 cm) with threading for laundry
hose connection. Water pressure MUST be
between 10 and 110 psi. Pressure dierence
between hot ad cold cannot be more than 10
psi. Your water department can advise you
of your water pressure.
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Installation Requirements
Drain system requirements
1 Drain capable of eliminating 6 gals
(22.5 L) per minute.
2 A standpipe diameter of 1-1/4 in.
(3.18 cm) minimum.
3 The standpipe height above the oor
should be:
Minimum height: 24 in. (61 cm)
Maximum height: 56.5 in. (144 cm)
56.5"
(144cm)
max.
24"
(61cm)
min.
Clearance requirements
MINIMUM INSTALLATION CLEARANCES
- Inches (cm)
SIDES REAR TOP FRONT
Alcove
Under
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Installation Requirements
Washer dimensions
42" (107 cm)
to clear open door
25" (64 cm)
to front of closed door
24"
(60.5 cm)
freestand washer
on floor
floor line
43" (109 cm)
to clear open door
26" (66 cm)
to front of closed door
water supply
connection on
rear of unit
water supply
connection on
rear of unit
24"
(60.5 cm)
drain hose on
rear of unit
33.5"
(85 cm)
power cord
on rear
2
of unit
electrical
supply on
rear of unit
drain hose on
rear of unit
1
3
1
68.5"
(174 cm)
power cord on
rear of unit
floor line
1
Drain hose length on washer approximately 55 inches (140 cm).
2
Power supply cord length on washer approximately 59 inches (150 cm).
3
Power supply cord length on Canadian dryer approximately 59 inches (150 cm).
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Installation Instructions
Removing foam packaging
WARNING
SUFFOCATION HAZARD
Destroy the carton and plastic bags after
the washer is unpacked. Children might
use them for play. Cartons covered with
rugs, bedspreads, or plastic sheets can
become airtight chambers causing suffocation. Place all materials in a garbage
container or make materials inaccessible
to children.
1 Remove door tape and empty drum
contents, including foam shipping brace
inside rubber gasket of door.
2 Using a foam corner post from the
packaging to protect the oor, carefully
lay the washer on its back.
CAUTION
EXCESSIVE WEIGHT HAZARD
To avoid back or other injury, have more
than one person move or lift the washer.
3 Remove styrofoam base and set it aside.
4 Carefully return the washer to an upright
position.
5 Carefully move the washer to within 4
feet (1 m) of its nal location.
IMPORTANT
Save styrofoam base and shipping braces
for use to help prevent washer damage
during any future moves.
Releasing drain hose
x 2
The drain hose is secured in place with two
plastic latching clamps. Press the locking tab
and release the drain hose.
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