Kenmore 41771723512, 41771723511, 41771722512, 41771722511, 41771722510 Owner’s Manual

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Use & Care Guide

Gufa de Uso y Cuidado

Guide d'utiJisation et d'entretien

English / Espa_ol / FrancFais

Models/Modelos / ModUles: 417-6171% 417-7171% 417-6172% 417-7172"

Co.hi °son

,_'_:z Color number, n0mero de cdolr_ le num@o de couleur

P/N A03355101A (1501)

Sears Brands Management Corporation

Haft:man Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A.

www.kenmore.com

www.sea rs.com

Sears Canada Inc.

Toronto, Ontario, Canada M5B 2C3

WWW.sea rs.ca

Record Model/Serial Numbers

The model and serial numbers of your laundry center are

found on the serial plate located on the inside of the dryer

door. Record and retain these numbers.

Model Number

Serial Number

Purchase Date

For your safety the following information in

this manual must be followed to minimize the

risk of fire or explosion or to prevent property

damage, personal injury or death.

Do not store or use gasoline or other

flammable vapors and liquids 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

supplier's 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

Table of Contents

Important Safety Instructions ............................................ 2-5

Warranty / Protection Agreement ....................................... 6

Washer Operating Instructions ....................................... 7-14

Dryer Operating Instructions .......................................... 15-18

Care and Cleaning ......................................................... 19-20

Avoid Service Checldist .................................................. 21-22

Notes ...................................................................................... 23

Espa_ol .................................................................................. 24

Fransais ................................................................................. 46

Important Safety Instructions

This Use and Care Guide provides general operating

instructions for your laundry center. It also contains

information about features for several other models. Your

laundry center may not have every feature included.

The instructions appearing in this Use and Care 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. Use the dryer only as instructed in this Use &

Care Guide.

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:

Definitions

This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to alert you

to potential personal injury hazards. Obey all safety

messages that follow this symbol to avoid possible injury or

death.

DANGER indicates an imminently hazardous situation

which! .o ded _ o ou. C¥:....

WARNING indicates a potentially hazardous situation

which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious

ii. •

injury.

CAUTION indicates a potentially hazardous situation

which, if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate

ii. •

injury.

IMPORTANT indicates installation, operation or

maintenance information which is important but not

hazard-related.

Save these instructions

for future reference.

important Safety instructions

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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.

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To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, or injury to persons when using this dryer, comply with the basic warnings

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

You can be killed or seriously injured if you don't follow these Important Safety Instructions:

PREVENT FIRE

* Do not wash or dry 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 washen These substances give off

vapors or chemical reactions that could ignite or explode.

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

laundry center. These substances give off vapors that

could ignite the materials.

° Do not add gasoline, cleaning solvents, or other flam-

mable or explosive substances to the wash water. These

substances give off vapors that could ignite or explode.

° Under certain conditions, hydrogen gas may be pro-

duced in a hot water system that has not been used for

2 weeks or more. HYDROGEN GAS IS EXPLOSIVE. If the

hot water system has not been used for such a period,

before using the washeb turn on all hot water faucets

and let the water flow from each for several minutes.

This will release any accumulated hydrogen gas. Hy-

drogen 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.

° Do not place ffems exposed to cooking oils in your dryer.

Items contaminated with cooking oils may contribute to a

chemical reaction that could cause a load to catch fire.

° Do not dry articles containing rubber, plastic or similar

materials such as bras, galoshes, bath mats, rugs, bibs,

baby pants, plastic bags and pillows that may melt or burn.

Some rubber materials, when heated, can under certain

circumstances produce fire by spontaneous combustion.

....... WARNING ......

FIRE HAZARD

A clothes dryer produces combustible lint. The dryer must

be connected to an outdoors exhaust. Regularly inspect the

outdoor exhaust opening and remove any accumulation of

lint around the opening and in the surrounding area.

° Clean the lint screen before or after each load. The

interior of the dryer, lint screen housing and exhaust duct

should be cleaned approximately every 18 months by

qualified service personnel. An excessive amount of lint

build-up in these areas could result in inemcient drying

and possible fire. See Care and Cleaning.

° Do not operate the dryer if the lint screen is blocked,

damaged or missing. Fire hazard, overheating and dam-

age to fabrics can occur.

° Do not obstruct the flow of ventilating air. Do not stack

or place laundry or throw rugs against the front or back

of the dryer.

° Do not spray any type of aerosol into, on or near dryer

at any time.

° Do not use fabric softeners or products to eliminate

static unless recommended by the manufacturer of the

fabric softener or product.

° Do not continue to use the laundry center if you hear

squeaking, grinding, rubbing or other unusual noises. This

could be a sign of mechanical breakdown and lead to

fire or serious injury. Contact a qualified technician im-

mediately.

° 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 laundry center.

important Safety instructions

PROTECT CHILDREN

° Do not allow children to play on or in the laundry center.

Close supervision of children is necessary when the

washer is used 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 laundry center is unpacked. Children

might use them for play. Cartons covered with rugs, bed-

spreads 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 laundry center is removed from service or

discarded, remove the washer lid to prevent accidental

entrapment.

° Failure to comply with these warnings could result in seri-

ous personal injuries.

PREVENT INJURY

° To prevent shock hazard and assure stability during

operation, the laundry center must be installed and

electrically grounded by a qualified service person in

accordance with local codes. Installation instructions

are packed in the washer for instaiier's reference. Refer

to INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS for detailed ground-

ing procedures. If the laundry center is moved to a new

location, have it checked and reinstalled by a qualified

service person.

° To prevent personal injury or damage to the laundry

center, the electrical power cord of a gas dryer must

be plugged into a properly grounded and polarized

3-prong outlet. The third grounding prong must never be

removed. Never ground the dryer to a gas pipe. Do not

use an extension cord or an adaptor plug.

WARNING

...............F=RE)ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD

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

Grounding type

wall receptacle

Do not, under "_

any circumstances,

cut, remove,

or bypassthe

Powercord with

3-prong grounded plug

° ALWAYS disconnect the laundry center from the electri-

cal supply before attempting any service or cleaning.

Failure to do so can result in electrical shock or injury.

. Do not use any type spray cleanser when cleaning dryer

interior. Hazardous fumes or electrical shock could occur.

° To prevent injury, do not reach into the laundry center

while parts are moving. Before loading, unloading or

adding items, push in the cycle selector knob to stop the

cycle. Allow the wash tub or dryer drum to coast to a

complete stop before reaching inside.

important Safety instructions

° 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.

WARNING

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

PREVENT iNJURY AND DAMAGE TO THE APPLIANCE

To prevent serious personal injury and damage to the

laundry center:

° Aii repairs and servicing must be performed by an au-

thorized servicer unless specifically recommended in this

Use & Care Guide. Use only authorized factory parts.

° Do not tamper with controls.

° Do not install or store the laundry center where it wiii

be exposed to the weather. Do not operate the laundry

center in below freezing temperatures.

° Do not install on carpet. Install laundry center on a solid

floor. It may be necessary to reinforce the floor to pre-

vent vibration or movement.

° Do not sit on, step on or stand on the laundry center. Do

not rest heavy loads on top. The laundry center is not

meant to support weight.

° To reduce the risk of electric shock, disconnect this appli-

ance from the power supply before attempting any user

maintenance. Canceling a cycle or turning the power off:

at the console does not disconnect this appliance from

the power supply.

° This laundry center is equipped with an electrical over-

load protector. The washer motor wiii stop if it becomes

overheated.

° A thermal iimiter switch automatically turns off the dryer

motor in the unlikely event of an overheated situation. A

service technician must replace the thermal iimiter switch

after correcting the fault.

° Failure to comply with these warnings could result in seri-

ous personal injuries.

The California Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act requires the Governor of California to publish a list of

substances known to the state to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm, and requires businesses to warn

customer of potential exposure to such substances. Included in this list are soot and carbon monoxide, both of which

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Master Protection Agreements

Congratulations on making a smart purchase. Your new

Kenmore _ product is designed and manufactured for

years of dependable operation. But like all products, it

may require preventive maintenance or repair from time

to time. That's when having a Master Protection Agree-

ment can save you money and aggravation.

The Master Protection Agreement also helps extend the

life of your new product. Here's what the Agreement _

includes:

* Parts and labor not just for repairing defects, but to

help keep products operating properly under normal

use. Our coverage goes well beyond the product

warranty. No deductibles, no functional failure

excluded from coverage-- real protection.

" Expert service by a force of more than 10,000

authorized Sears service technicians, which means

someone you can trust will be working on your

product.

" Unlimited service calls and nationwide service, as

often as you want us, whenever you want us.

" "No-lemon" guarantee - replacement of your

covered product if four or more product failures

occur within twelve months.

" Product replacement if your covered product can't

be fixed.

" Annual Preventive Maintenance Check at your

request - no extra charge.

* Fast help by phone - we call it Rapid Resolution -

phone sup-port from a Sears representative on all

products. Think of us as a "talking owner's manual."

* Power surge protection against electrical damage

due to power fluctuations.

* $250 Food Loss Protection annually for any food

spoilage that is the result of mechanical failure of

any covered refrigerator or freezer.

* Rental reimbursement if repair of your covered

product takes longer than promised.

* 25% discount off the regular price of any non=

covered repair service and related installed parts.

Once you purchase the Agreement, a simple phone call

is all that it takes for you to schedule service. You can

call anytime day or night, or schedule a service ap-

pointment online.

The Master Protection Agreement is a risk free pur-

chase. If you cancel for any reason during the product

warranty period, we will provide a full refund. Or, a

prorated refund anytime after the product warranty

period expires. Purchase your Master Protection Agree-

ment today!

Some limitations and exclusions apply. For prices and

additional information in the U.S.A. call 1-800-827-

6655.

Coverage in Canada varies on some items. For full

details call Sears Canada at 1-800-361-6665.

Sears Installation Service

For Sears professional installation of home appliances,

garage door openers, water heaters, and other major

home items, in the U.S.A. or Canada call 1-800-4-MY-

HOME _.

KENMORE LIMITED WARRANTY

FOR ONE YEAR from the date of sale this appliance is warranted against

defects in material or workmanship when it is correctly installed, operated

and maintained according to all supplied instructions.

WITH PROOF OF SALE, a defective appliance will receive free repair or

replacement at option of seller.

For warranty coverage details to obtain free repair or replacement, visit the

web page: www.kenmore.com/warranty

This warranty applies for only 90 DAYS from the sale date in the United

States, and is void in Canada, if this appliance is ever used for other than

private household purposes.

This warranty covers ONLY defects in material and workmanship, and

will NOT pay for:

1. Expendable items that can wear out from normal use, including but not

limited to filters, belts, bags or screw-in base light bulbs.

2. A service technician to clean or maintain this appliance, or to instruct

the user in correct appliance installation, operation and maintenance.

3. Service calls to correct appliance installation not performed by Sears

authorized service agents, or to repair problems with house fuses,

circuit breakers, house wiring, and plumbing or gas supply systems

resulting from such installation.

4. Damage to or failure of this appliance resulting from installation not

performed by Sears authorized service agents, including installation

that was not in accord with electrical, gas or plumbing codes.

5. Damage to or failure of this appliance, including discoloration or

surface rust, if it is not correctly operated and maintained according to

all supplied instructions.

6. Damage to or failure of this appliance, including discoloration or

surface rust, resulting from accident, alteration, abuse, misuse or use

for other than its intended purpose.

7. Damage to or failure of this appliance, including discoloration or

surface rust, caused by the use of detergents, cleaners, chemicals or

utensils other than those recommended in all instructions supplied with

the product.

8. Damage to or failure of parts or systems resulting from unauthorized

modifications made to this appliance.

9. Service to an appliance if the model and serial plate is missing,

altered, or cannot easily be determined to have the appropriate

certification logo.

Disclaimer of implied warranties; limitation of remedies

Customer's sole and exclusive remedy under this limited warranty shall be

product repair or replacement as provided herein. Implied warranties, in-

cluding warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose, are

limited to one year or the shortest period allowed by law. Seller shall not be

liable for incidental or consequential damages. Some states and provinces

do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential dam-

ages, or limitation on the duration of implied warranties of merchantability

or fitness, so these exclusions or limitations may not apply to you.

This warranty applies only while this appliance is used in the United

States or Canada _.

This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other

rights which vary from state to state.

In=home repair service is not available in all Canadian geographical

areas, nor will this warranty cover user or servicer travel and transportation

expenses if this product is located in a remote area (as defined by Sears

Canada Inc.) where an authorized servicer is not available.

Sears Brands Management Corporation, Hoffman Estates, IL 60179

Sears Canada inc., Toronto, Ontario, Canada MSB 2C3

Washer Operating instructions

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This manual covers many models and not all cycles, options, or features listed are available on every model. Consoles shown

above for reference only. Your model may differ.

Washing Cycle Selection

Turn the cycle selector in either direction to the cycle desired.

x For best resultsFollow the fabric care label

instructions on items to be

washed.

To change the cycle after it has begun, push in or turn the

cycle selector knob to pause the current running cycle. Make

the new selection and push in the cycle selector knob again

to start the new cycle.

Normal

Use this load for light to normally soiled cottons, linens,

towels, shirts, denims and mixed loads.

Perform this cycle with Fabric Softener option Off (if

available), Energy Saver option selected (if available),

and Rinse Level in the Auto position (if available).

Whites (on select models only)

Use this cycle for white fabrics and lightly colored

clothing. Refer to fabric care label for use of liquid

chlorine bleach. Hot water is recommended to ensure

optimal bleach activation.

Heavy Duty

Use this cycle for heavily soiled, durable garments - ex.

towels, sports gear, or fabric tote bags. For best soil and

stain removal, use the hottest water safe for the fabrics

being washed.

Dellcates

Use this cycle for lightly soiled knits and delicates which

require gentle washing.

Towels (on select models only)

Select this cycle for a full load of towels and/or bath

mats. Select a higher spin speed to reduce drying time.

Bedding

This cycle is designed for large items such as blankets,

sheets, mattress pads, duvet covers and similar items.

Express Wash (on select models only)

Quickly wash a small, lightly soiled load in 25 minutes.

NOTE

Washers connected to water supplies with lower inlet

pressure will experience longer filling times and may not

complete cycle as quickly.

Rinse & Spin

Select Rinse & Spin for loads that need a cold water

rinse or to add fabric softener that may have been

omitted in a regular cycle.

Presoak

Use this cycle to soak heavily soiled and stained items

before washing. Any temperature may be selected, but

cold water is recommended with this cycle as warmer

water may set some stains. Use the amount of detergent

recommended for a normal wash cycle. If desired, use

a bleach or a soaking agent safe for the fabric. The

washer will continue on with a soil-loosening wash cycle

immediately after the soak phase.

Casual

Use this cycle for poly blends with a permanent press or

no-iron finish.

Washer Operating instructions

Washing Cycle Settings

Wash/Rinse Temperature

Turn the Ternp knob until the desired wash water tempera-

ture is selected. Select a wash water temperature accord-

ing to fiber content, colorfastness and soil level. To protect

your fabrics, the temperature range of cold to hot settings

may be different depending on cycle selected.

v For best results

Follow the fabric care label instructions

on items to be washed.

The water heater setting and its distance from the washer,

water usage in other parts of the home, and seasonally low

ground water temperature in some geographic areas can

affect water temperature.

Hot

Use this setting for heavily soiled colorfast fabrics such

as towels, bedding, and children's clothing.

Warm

Use this setting for normally soiled white or colorfast cot-

tons and blends.

Cool (an select models)

Use this setting for normally soiled sheets, casual items

and washable woolens.

Cold

Some warm water wiil automatically blend with cold tap

supply to achieve a precise Auto Temp Cold. Use this set-

ting for lightly soiled non-colorfast items, knits, delicates,

and hand washabies.

Tap Cold (on select models)

Wash and rinse temperatures are equivalent to tem-

perature of cold tap supply. Use this selection for lightly

soiled non-colorfast items, knits, delicates, and hand

washabies and other fabrics and colors that are prone to

dye transfer. For use with cold water _ detergents.

Rinse Level (an select models)

Turn the Rinse Level knob to choose the amount of water

used during the rinse portion of the cycle. To maximize the

emciency of the cycle use the Auto setting.

Medium and High settings are recommended for heavily

soiled loads to remove excess dirt and detergent or if

household members have sensitive skin.

Fabric Softener (on select models)

If you wish to use fabric softener on your load, be sure

the fabric softener switch is turned to 'On'. See Care and

Cleaning for dispenser cleaning procedures.

Use of the Fabric Softener option consumes more water

and will affect total water efficiency of the cycle.

Energy Saver (on select models)

The Energy Saver option reduces water temperature a few

degrees to save energy, lowers water usage slightly and

also extracts more water to reduce drying time.

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