Kenmore 41742142100 Owner’s Manual

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TUMBLE ACTION WASHER

Use & Care Guide

LAVADORA CON TAMBOREACClON

Manual de Uso & Mantenimiento

Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A. P/N 131922800(9912)
www.sears.com

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Table of Contents

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

Tumble Action Washer Warranty ............................... 2

Sears Maintenance Agreement ................................. 2

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

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

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

Common Washing Problems ..................................... 9

Care and Cleaning .............................................. 10-11

Avoid Service Checklist ..................................... 11-12

EspaSol ............................................................ 13-23

Service .................................................... Back Cover

Product Record

In the space below, record the date of purchase, model
and serial number of yourproduct. You willfind the
model and serial number printedon an identificationplate

located at the top, insideof the door opening.

ModelNo. 417.

Date of Purchase

Serial No.

Save these instructions and your sales receiptfor future

reference.

Tumble Action Washer Warranty

Full One Year Warranty on Mechanical and Electrical Parts
For one year from the date of purchase, ifthis Tumble Action Washer is installed and operated accordingto the

instructionsinthe 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 will replace the motor, driven pulley or motor controller ifthey 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 itis

defective in material or workmanship. You must pay the labor cost to have it installed.
Warranty Restriction

If this Tumble Action Washer isused 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 inthe 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

Sears Maintenance Agreement

"We Service What We Sell" is our assurance to you that you can depend on Sears for service. Your Kenmore appliance

has added value when you considerthat Sears has service units nationwide, staffed with professional technicians trained

on ell appliances Sears sells. They have the knowledge and skills, tools, parts and equipment to ensure our pledge toyou

that "We Service What We Sell."

Maintainthe value ofyour purchase with a Sears Maintenance Agreement. Kenmore appliances are designed,

manufactured, and tested for years of dependable operation. Yet any major home appliance may require service from
time to time. The Sears Maintenance Agreement offers you an outstanding service program for your product.

The Sears Maintenance Agreement:

• is your way to buy tomorrow's service at today's prices.

• Eliminates repair bills resulUngfrom normal use.

• Allows for as many service calls as you need.

• Provides an annual Preventive Maintenance Check at your request

to keep your Kenmore Appliance in proper runningcondition.

For more infomation, call 1-800-827-6655.

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This Use and Care Guide provides

general operating instructions for

your 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
withyour washer.

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 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:

Ir 71,7-q_,[et=l=ll You will be killed or
seriously injured if you don't follow

instructions.

You can be killed or

seriously injured ifyou 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.

Instructional Video

An instructional video has been

included with your washer. It

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

vertical-axis model.

Important Safety Instructions

Read all instructions before using this washer,

To reduce the risk offire, electrical shock, or injuryto persons

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

[] Failure to comply with these warnings could result inserious personal
injuries.

Prevent Fire

Do not wash itemsthat 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. These

substances give oft vapors or chemical reactions that could ignite or explode.

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

These substances 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 offvapors

that could ignite or explode.

Under certain conditions, hydrogen gas may be produced ina

hot water system that has not been used for 2 weeks or more. HYDROGEN
GAS IS EXPLOSIVE. ifthe hot water system has not been used for such a

period, before usingthe 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.

Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors or

liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance.

[] 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

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

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

Destroy the carton, plastic bag and other packing materials

after the washer is unpacked. Children might use them 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 the washer is removed from service or discarded, remove

the 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 (continued)

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 type

Prevent Injury

To prevent shock hazard and assure stabilityduring operation,
the washer must be installed and electrically grounded by a qualified service
person in accordance with localcodes. Installation instructionsare packed in
thewasher for installer's reference. Refer to INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

for detailed grounding procedures. Ifthe washer ismoved 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.

wall receptacle ("-0o not under any

I circumstances, cut, |

• remove,or bypass |

_El thegroundingprong J

grounding plug

CORRECT

Use this way ONLY

r_ 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.

Follow package directions when using laundry products.

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.

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

• All repairs and servicing must be performed by an authorized

servicer unless specifically recommended inthis Owner's Guide. Use
only authorized factory parts.

• Do not tamper with controls.

• 0o not install or store the washer where itwill be exposed tothe 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.

To reduce the risk of electric shock, disconnect this appliance

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.

To prevent injury, do not reach intothe 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.

Note: The instructionsappearing in
this Owner's Guide are not meant to

cover every possible condition and
situation that may occur. Common

sense and caution must be
practicedwhen installing, operating

and maintaining any appliance,

[] Failure to comply with these warnings could result in serious personal
injudes,

[] This washer isequipped 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 manual_
turned off during this time.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

As an ENERGY STAR ®Partner,

Frigidaire Home Products has determined
that this product meets the ENERGY STAR e
guidelines for energy efficiency.