Kenmore 41771733810, 41771732810, 41761733810, 41761732810 Owner’s Manual

Use & Care Guide

Manual de Uso y Cuidado

English / Español

Models/Modelos: 417.6173*, 417.7173*

Kenmore®

Laundry Center

Centro de lavado

* = Color number, número de color

P/N A13414901 (1805)

Sears Brands Management Corporation

Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A.

www.kenmore.com

www.sears.com

Record Model/Serial

Numbers

This Use & Care Guide provides general operating instructions for this laundry center. It also contains information about features for several other models. Models vary and may not have every feature included in this document.

Use the laundry center only as instructed in this Use & Care Guide.

The model and serial numbers of the washer are found on the serial plate located inside the dryer door opening. Record and retain these numbers.

Model Number _____________________

Serial Number______________________

Purchase Date______________________

Child Safety

Destroy or recycle the carton, plastic bags, and any exterior wrapping material immediately after the laundry center is unpacked. Children should never use these items to play. Cartons covered with rugs, bedspreads, plastic sheets or stretch wrap may become airtight chambers, and can quickly cause suffocation.

Proper Disposal Laundry Center

Risk of Child Entrapment

Child entrapment and suffocation are not problems of the past. Junked or abandoned washers/dryers are still dangerous – even if they will sit for “just a few days”. If you are getting rid of your old washer/dryer, please follow the Protect Children section of the safety instructions to help prevent accidents.

Table of Contents
Record Model/Serial Numbers.................	2
Important Safety Instructions...............	2-6
Warranty Information............................	7
Washer Operating Instructions............	8-10
Washer Controls and Settings...........	10-13
Stain Removal................................	13-15
Common Washing Problems.............	16-17
Dryer Operating Instructions............	18-19
Dryer Controls and Settings..............	19-21
Common Drying Problems.....................	22
Care and Cleaning...........................	23-24
Before Calling.................................	25-27

Important Safety Instructions

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 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 hazard -ous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.

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.

This book contains valuable information about the operation, care and service of this appliance. Keep it in a safe place.

WARNING

Please read all instructions before using this laundry center.

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Important Safety Instructions

WARNING

FIRE OR EXPLOSION HAZARD

Failure to follow safety warning exactly could result in serious injury, death, or property damage.

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 THE SMELL OF GAS IS PRESENT:

•DO NOT try to light any appliance.

•DO NOT touch any electrical switch.

•DO NOT use phone.

•Clear the room, building, or area of all occupants.

•Immediately call the gas supplier from a neighbor’s phone. Follow the gas supplier’s instructions.

•If the gas supplier cannot be reached, call the fire department.

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

NOTE

The instructions appearing in this Use & 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.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.

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Important Safety Instructions

WARNING - RISK OF FIRE

To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, or injury to persons when using this laundry center, comply with the basic warnings listed below. Failure to comply with these Important Safety Instructions and warnings could result in serious personal injuries or death.

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 washer. 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 flammable or explosive substances to the wash water. These substances give off vapors that could ignite or explode.

•Under certain conditions, hydrogen gas may be produced 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, turn on all hot water faucets and let the water flow from each for several minutes BEFORE using the washer. 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.

•DO NOT place items exposed to cooking oils in the dryer. Items contaminated with cooking oils may contribute to a chemical reaction that could cause a load to catch fire. To reduce the risk of fire due to contaminated loads, the final

part of a tumble dryer cycle occurs without heat (cool down period). Avoid stopping a tumble dryer before the end of the drying cycle unless all items are quickly removed and spread out so that the heat is dissipated.

•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.

•Clean lint filter before or after each load.

The interior of dryer, lint filter housing, and exhaust duct should be cleaned approximatelyevery18monthsbyqualified service personnel. An excessive amount of lint build-up in these areas could result in inefficient drying and possible fire. See Care and Cleaning.

•DO NOT operate the dryer if the lint filter is blocked, damaged or missing.

Fire hazard, overheating, and damage to fabrics can occur.

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.

•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 laundry center if squeaking, grinding, rubbing or other unusual noises are heard. This could be a

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Important Safety Instructions

sign of mechanical breakdown and lead to fire or serious injury. Contact a qualified technician immediately.

•Failure to comply with these warnings could result in fire, explosion, serious bodily injury, and/or damage to rubber or plastic parts of the laundry center.

Protect Children

•DO NOT allow children to play on or in the laundry center. Close supervision of children is necessary when the laundry center 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, 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 laundry center is removed from service or discarded, remove the washer and dryer doors to prevent accidental entrapment.

•Failure to comply with these warnings could result in serious 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 installer’s reference. Refer to Installation Instructions for detailed grounding 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 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.

•ALWAYS disconnect the laundry center from the electrical 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.

WARNING

FIRE/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 can cause serious injury, fire, or death.

10-30R 3-wire

(fused 30 amp)

14-30R

4-wire

(fused 30 amp)

240 v Electric Dryer

UL-approved service cord must be installed on electric dryers (not provided with unit except those manufactured for sale in Canada).

Grounding	120 v Gas Dryer
type wall	Do not, under
receptacle
	any circumstances,
	cut, remove,
	or bypass the
	grounding prong.

Power cord with 3-prong grounded plug

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Important Safety Instructions

•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.

•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

HARMFUL VAPOR HAZARD

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.

CAUTION

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 may be produced by the use of this product.

Prevent Injury and Damage to the Appliance

To prevent serious personal injury and damage to the laundry center:

•All repairs and servicing must be performed by an authorized service agent 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 will 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 prevent 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 appliance 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 overload protector. The washer motor will stop if it becomes overheated.

•A thermal limiter switch automatically turns off the dryer motor in the unlikely event of an overheated situation. A service technician must replace the thermal limiter switch after correcting the fault.

•Failure to comply with these warnings could result in property damage or serious personal injuries.

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Warranty Information

KENMORE LIMITED WARRANTY

WITH PROOF OF SALE the following warranty coverage applies when this appliance is correctly installed, operated and maintained according to all supplied instructions.

One Year on Appliance

FOR ONE YEAR from the date of sale this appliance is warranted against defects in material or workmanship. A defective appliance will receive free repair or replacement at option of seller.

Lifetime on Washer Drive Motor

FOR AS LONG AS IT IS USED from the date of sale, a free replacement will be supplied for a defective washer drive motor. If the defect appears within the first year, a new motor will be installed at no charge. If the defect appears after the first year, a new motor will be supplied but not installed at no charge. This Lifetime warranty covers only the washer drive motor, and does not apply to any other related component or mechanism. You are responsible for the labor cost of motor installation after the first year from the date of sale.

Lifetime on Dryer Drum and Baffles

FOR AS LONG AS IT IS USED from the date of sale, a free replacement will be supplied for a defective dryer drum, including baffles. If the defect appears within the first year, a new drum or baffles will be installed at no charge. If the defect appears after the first year, a new drum or baffles will be supplied but not installed at no charge. This Lifetime warranty covers only the dryer drum and baffles, and does not apply to any other related component or mechanism. You are responsible for the labor cost of drum or baffle installation after the first year from the date of sale.

For warranty coverage details to obtain free repair or replacement, visit the web page: www. kenmore.com/warranty

All warranty coverage applies for only 90 DAYS from the sale date 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, including warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose, are limited to one year on the appliance and for as long as used on the washer drive motor and dryer drum and baffles, or the shortest period allowed by law. Seller shall not be liable for incidental or consequential damages. Some states and provin ces do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, 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.

This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state.

Sears Brands Management Corporation, Hoffman Estates, IL 60179

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Washer Operating Instructions

WARNING

To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock or injury to persons, read these Important Safety Instructions in this Use & Care Guide before operating this washer.

CAUTION

To avoid serious personal injury, DO NOT operate washer if safety lid lock is missing, damaged or operating improperly.

WARNING

DO NOT wash water-resistant and water-repellent type clothing or other materials. Failure to closely follow these instructions may result in abnormal vibrating and out-of-balance conditions that could result in physical injury, property damage, and/or appliance damage.

Safety Lid Lock

Steps		Tips	Important
1.	Sort	• Sort by recommended cycle and	• DO NOT machine wash
	laundry	water temperature.	items containing fiberglass.
	into loads	• Separate light, and colorfast items	Small particles of fiberglass
	that can	from dark and non-colorfast items.	left in drum may transfer to
	be washed	• Separate items that shed lint from	fabrics in other loads and
	together.	items that attract lint. Casual,	cause skin irritation and/or
			damage to fabrics.
		synthetic, knit, and corduroy items
			• DO NOT wash water-resis-
		will pick up lint from towels, rugs,
		and bedspreads.	tant and water-repellent type
		• Separate heavily soiled items from	clothing or other materials
		lightly soiled items.
		• Separate lacy, sheer, loosely knit, or
		delicate items from durable items.
2.	Prepare	• Empty pockets.	• Mend rips and tears to
	items for	• Brush off lint and dirt. Shake out	prevent further damage
	washing.	rugs and beach towels.	during washing.
		• Close zippers, fasten hooks,	• Turn knit items inside out to
		button buttons, and tie strings/	prevent pilling.
		sashes. Remove non-washable trims
		and ornaments.
		• Place delicate and small items such
		as bras and hosiery in a mesh bag
		(not included).
3.	Pretreat	• See Stain Removal Guide in this
	stains and	guide for safe, successful stain re-
	heavy soil.	moval instructions.

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Washer Operating Instructions
Steps		Tips	Important
4. Add liquid		• Detergent packs can also be used	• Follow manufacturer’s in-
	detergent	but may not fully dissolve in some	structions for recommended
	or powder	cycles.	amount of detergent.
	detergent	• The amount of detergent required	• Use a low-sudsing,
	to wash	depends on the type of detergent,	high-efficiency detergent
	tub before	load size, and water hardness.	to prevent oversudsing.
	adding		• Look for the high-efficiency
	load.
			symbol on the detergent
			label.
5. Add		• Water conditioners, detergent	• See product manufacturer’s
	other wash	boosters, and enzyme products	instructions.
	products to	may be added with detergent.
	wash tub
	(if desired).
6.	Add bleach	• If using liquid bleach, add to	• Follow manufacturer’s in-
	(if desired)	bleach dispenser located in left	structions for recommended
	before	front corner under lid. Then add	amount of bleach.
	adding	1 cup (240 ml) water to flush	• DO NOT use powdered
	load.	dispenser.	bleach in bleach dispenser.
		• If using powdered bleach, add di-
		rectly to the empty tub.
7.	Add laun-	• Add items one at a time, each	• DO NOT overload the
	dry load to	tightly bunched into its own “ball”	washer.
	wash tub.	to allow beneficial item interaction.
		Avoid loading items in a flat, laid-
		out fashion.

• For best washing performance, dry

load level should not be higher

than the upper row of holes in the

wash tub.

• Combine large and small items in a load. Load small items first. Large items should not be more than half the total wash load.

•When washing a single heavy item, add 1 or 2 towels to balance the load.

8. Add liquid • Add diluted fabric softener to		• To prevent staining, DO NOT
fabric soft-	the final rinse following fabric soft-	pour liquid fabric softener
ener to the	ener manufacturer’s	directly on to wash load.
final rinse	instructions.	• Use of multi-product (deter-
(if desired).	• A fabric softener dispensing ball	gent plus softener) sheets or
	can also be used.	color-absorbing sheets NOT
		recommended. They could
		damage or disable the ma-
		chine.

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