Kenmore 41742042100, 41744042400 Installation Guide

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Installation

Instrucdons

Instrucdones

para la instalac n

Before beginning installation, carefully read these instructions. This will simplify the installation and ensure the washer is installed
correctly and safely. Leave these instructions near the washer after installation for future reference.

NOTE: The electrical service to the washer must conform with local codes and ordinances and the latest edition of the National
Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70 or in Canada, CSA C22.1 Canadian Electrical Code Part 1.

Antes de ¢omenzar la instalacidn, lea estas instrucciones conatenci6n. Le facilitaran la instalaci6n y aseguraran que la lavadora sea
instalada correctamente y de manera segura. Guarde estas instrucciones cerca de la lavadora una vez terminada la instalacion para

referirse a elias en el futuro.
NOTA: el suministro electrico de su lavadora debe estar conforme con los codigos y ordenanzas Iocalesy la edition mas reciente del

National Electrical Code (Cddigo Electrico National), ANSI/NFPA 70, oen Canada, laedicion mas reciente del Canadian Electrical Code

(Codigo Electrico de Canada).

_For your safety the information inthis manual must be followed to minimize the risk of tire or explosion or to prevent
property damage, personal injury or loss of life,

Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquid in the vicinity of this or any other appliance,

- WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS
Do not try to light any appliance,

Do not touch any electrical switch; do not use any phone in your building,
Clear the room, building or area of all occupants,
Immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbor's phone, Follow the gas suppliers instructions,
If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the fire department,

Installation and service must be performed by a qualified installer, service agency or the gas supplier,

_Para suseguridad, siga la intormacion contenida en este manual para minimizar el riesgo de incendio oexplosion

o para evitar danos materiales, lesiones personales o la muerte,

No guarde ni utilice gasolina uotros vapores y liquidos inflamables en las cercanias de este ni cualquier otto electrodomestico,

QUE HACER SI NOTA UN OLOR A GAS:

No trate de encender ningun electrodomestico,
No toque ningun interruptor electrico; no use ningun teldono de su edificio,

Haga que todo el mundo salga del cuarto, edificio o area,
Llame inmediatamente al proveedor del gas desde el teldono de un vecino, Siga lasinstrucciones del proveedor del gas,

Si no puede ponerse en contacto con el proveedor del gas, Ilame a los bomberos,

Lainstalacion y el servicio deben ser hechos por un instalador capacitado, una agencia de servicios o el proveedor del gas,

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Contents

SUBJECT PAGE

Pre-lnstallation Requirements 2
Electrical Requirements 2
Grounding Requirements 2

Water Supply Requirements 2

Drain Requirements 2
Rough-in Dimensions 3

Location Of Your Washer 3
Unpacking 3

installation 4
Replacement Parts 4

PRE-INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS

Tools Required for installation:

1, 1/4 in, nutdriver
2, 3/8 in, socket with ratchet,

3, 3/8 in, open end wrench,
4, 7/16 in, socket with ratchet,

5, 9/16 in, open end wrench,
6, Channel-lock adjustable pliers,
7, Carpenter's level,

ELECTRICAL 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: 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,

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/
NFPA70 (latest edition), If in doubt, call a licensed

electrician, DO NOTcut off or alter the grounding
prong on the power supply cord, Insituations where
a two-slot receptacle is present, it is the owner's
responsibility to have a licensed electrician replace
it with a properlygroundedthree prong grounding

type receptacle,

WATER SUPPL Y RE(? UIREMEN TS

Hot and cold water faucets MUST be installed within

42 inches (107 cm) of your washer's water inlet, The
faucets MUST be 3/4 inch (1,9 cm) garden hose type
so inlet hoses can be connected, Water pressure MUST

be between 10 and 120 pounds per square inch

(maximum unbalance pressure, hot vs, cold, 10 psi,)
Your water department can advise you of your water

pressure, The hot water temperature should be about

140 degrees F (60 degrees C),

DRA IN RE(?UIREMEN TS

1, Drain capable of eliminating 17 gals (64,3 L) per

minute,

2, A standpipe diameter of 1-1/4 in, (3,18 cm)

minimum,

3, The standpipe height above the floor should be:

Minimum height: 24 in, (61 cm)
Maximum height: 96 in, (244cm)

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,
NOTE: GFI (Ground Fault Interrupter) receptacle is not
required,

GROUNDING REQUIREMENTS

improper connection of the equipment

grounding conductor can result ina risk of electricalshock,
Check with a licensed electrician if you are in doubt as

to whether the appliance isproperly grounded,

1, The washer MUST be grounded, In the event of

malfunction or breakdown, grounding will reduce

the risk of electricalshock by apath of least resistance
for electrical current,

2, Since your washer isequipped with a power supply

cord having anequipment-grounding conductor and
a grounding plug, the plug MUSTbe plugged

'4>-\

24 in.

(61 cm)

Min.

BACK

NO TE:

Drain hose attached to the washer can reach a 58
in, (147 cm) high standpipe, For higher standpipe

use hose P/N 131461201, available from an
authorized parts distributor, If drain is less than

24 in, (61 cm), install a siphon break kit, available
at your local hardware store,

96 in.

(244 cm)

Max.

ROUGH-IN DIMENSIONS

6O

243/4 _, 1

(62.9) _(2.54)

SIDE

inch (cm) Adjustable Legs

263/4

36

(91.5)

Under 31¾

Counter (80.3)

34%

(87.9)

T BACK

UNDER COUNTER INSTALLATION

If an under counte¢ ' installation isdesired, the washer MUSThave a
top sheet kit installed, P/N 131445600,
Kit is available from an authorized parts distributor,

_'Custom sized countertop is required,

243/4

(62.9)

SIDE

inch (cm) Adjustable Legs

263/4

36

(91.5)

Ul

(8

\j BACK

_(152.4) 4

Power

Cord
331/2

(85)

Water

Inlets

-(2.54)

Power

Cord
33t/2

(85)

l

LOCATION OF YOUR WASHER

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
degrees F (15,6 degrees C) for proper washer operation,

2. In an area where it will come in contact with curtains or drapes,

3. In an area (garage or garage-type building) where gasoline of

other flammables are kept or stored (including automobiles

4. On carpet, Floor MUSTbe solid with a maximum slope of 1/2 in,
per toot (1,27 cm per 30,5 cm), To ensure vibration or movement

does not occur, reinforcement of the floor may be necessary,

IMPORTANT
MINIMUM INSTALLATION CLEARANCES
When installed in alcove or closet:

Sides, Rear = 0 in, (0 cm)

Top = 0 in, (0 cm) Front Console Model
Top = 15 in, (38,1 cm) Rear Console Model

When installed in closet: Front = 1 in, (2,54 cm)

Closet door ventilation required:

2 Iouvered openings each 60 in2
(387 cm2), 3 in, (7,6 cm) from top

and bottom of door,

UNPA CKING

1. Cut the shipping carton

along the dotted line along

the base of the unit,

2. While in the carton
carefully lay the washer

on its back side,

3. Remove the styrofoam ::i
base, iii

4. Carefully return the

washer to an upright

position and remove

the carton,

5. Carefully move the

washer to within 4 feet _ BOlT

(122cm) of the final location, (_)

6. Remove the following from _ SPACER

the back side of the washer: (_) _ )

3 bolts,
3 yellow plastic spacers,

2 or 3 metal "P" clamps

7. Remove the service panel from

the front of the washer,

8. Remove the 4 nuts and

6 large washers that attach
the 2 yellow shipping braces

to the drum and the

base, Lift up on the

drum and remove
the braces (a yellow

ribbon surrounds the

items to be removed), (_) o /

These braces must be (_
removed to allow the ,J

power supply cord to _::::::_
be released from the (_

shipping ring, j(_

9. Remove the large

styrofoam block located

under the drum, Lift up on the

drum, tilt the base of the foam block inwards toward the rear of
the washer until free, then pull it out,

10. Remove and discard the yellow ribbon and label from the

front of the washer,

11. From the rear of the washer, carefully pull out the power supply
cordthrough the hole in the backsheet,

12. Replace the service panel and screws,

NOTE: If the washer isto be transported at a later date, the shipping
support hardware must be reinstalled to prevent shipping damage,

Retain the hardware in the plastic bag provided.

CLAMP