Kenmore 41743042200, 41743042300, 41743142200, 41743142300 Installation Guide

Installation

Instructions

Full Size Tumble Action Washers

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, ANSIINFPA 70 or in Canada, CSA
C22.1 Canadian Electrical Code Part 1.

For your safety the information in

this manual must be followed to minimize the

risk of fire 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.

SUBJECT PAGE
Pre-lnstallationRequirements 2

ElectricalRequirements 2
GroundingRequirements 2
Water SupplyRequirements 2
Drain Requirements 2
Rough*In Dimensions 3
LocationOf YourWasher 4

Unpacking 4
Installation 5

Replacement Parts 5

Contents

Installation and service must be performed by

a qualified installer, service agency or the gas
supplier.

Printed in U.S.A.

PIN 131997600(0010)

PRE-INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS

Tools Required for Installation:

1. 1/4 in. nut driver

2. 3/8 in. socket withratchet.

3. 3/8 in. open end wrench.

4. 7/16 in. socketwith ratchet.

5. 9/16 in. open end wrench.

6. Channel-lockadjustablepliers.

7. Carpenter'slevel.

in accordancewithall localcodes and ordinances
or in the absence of localcodes, withthe National

Electrical Codes, ANSI/NFPA 70 (latest edition).
If in doubt, call a licensed electrician. DONOT

cut off 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 itwith a properly grounded three prong

grounding type receptacle•

ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS

CIRCUIT - Individual. prepedy poladzed and grounded

15 amp. branch circuit fused with 15 amp, time delay

fuse or circuit breaker,

POWER SUPPLY- 2 wire, withground,120 volt,single
phase, 60 Hz, Alternating Current.

OUTLET RECEPTACLE - Prepedygrounded3-prong
receptacle to be located so the power supply cordis
accessiblewhen thewasher is inan installedposition.

WATER SUPPLY REQUIREMENTS

Hot and coldwater faucets MUST be installedwithin

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, hotvs. cold, 10

psi.)Your water department can advise you of your

water pressure.The hotwater temperatureshouldbe

about 140 degrees F (60 degrees C).

DRAIN REQUIREMENTS

1. Drain capable ofeliminating 17 gals (64.3 L) per

minute.

2. A standpipe diameter of 1-1/4 in. (3.18 cm)

minimum.

3. The standpipe heightabove the floorshouldbe:
Minimumheight: 24 in, (61 cm)
Maximum height: 96 in. (244 cm)

96 in.

0

(244cm)

Max,

GROUNDING REQUIREMENTS

Improper cconectionofthe equipment

groundingconductorcan result in a risk of electrical

shock. Check with a licensed electrician if you are in
doubt asto whether the appliance is propedy grounded.

1. The washer MUST be grounded. In the event of
malfunction or breakdown, groundingwilt reduce

the risk of electrical shock by a path of least

resistancefor electricalcurrent.

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 propedy installed and grounded

i_i_ I

24 in.

(61 cm)

Min.

NOTE:

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

standpipe use hose PIN 131461201, available
from an authorized parts distributor. If drain is
tess than 24 in. (61 cm), install a siphon break

kit, available at your local hardware store.