Kenmore Automatic Washers User Manual

Owner’s Manual and Installation Instructions

enmore

Three-Speed AUTOMATIC WASHERS

IMPORTANT:

R6)ad and follow all safety
and operating instructions
before first use of this product.

Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A.

PART NO. 3950144 Rev. A PRINTED IN U.S.A.

Your washer may look different
from the washer shown.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

BEFORE USING YOUR NEW WASHER

SEARS AUTOMATIC WASHER WARRANTY.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

OPERATING YOUR WASHER

LAUNDRY TIPS

CARING FOR YOUR WASHER

TROUBLESHOOTING

SEARS MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT

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BEFORE USING YOUR NEW WASHER

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Please read this manual. It will help

you install and operate your new

Kenmore washer in the safest and

most economical way.

For more information about the care
and operation of Kenmore appliances
call your nearest Sears store. You will

need the complete model and serial

numbers when requesting information.
Your washer’s model and serial numbers
are located on the Model and Serial

Number Plate.

Use the space below to record the model
number and serial number of your new
Kenmore Washer.

Model No.

Serial No.

Date of Purchase

Keep this book and your Sears

Salescheck (receipt) in a safe

place for future reference.

SEARS AUTOMATIC WASHER WARRANTY

FULL 1-YEAR WARRANTY
ON MECHANICAL AND
ELECTRICAL PARTS

For one year from the date of purchase,

when the washer is installed and operated
in accordance with the instructions in
the Owner’s Manual, Sears will repair or
replace any mechanical or electrical parts
in this washer, if defective in material or
workmanship.

LIMITED 5-YEAR WARRANTY
ON GEARCASE PARTS

After one year and until five years from

the date of purchase. Sears will furnish

replacement parts for any defective gear-

case parts. You will be charged for labor.

LIMITED 10-YEAR WARRANTY
ON PLASTIC TUB

After one year and until ten years from
date of purchase. Sears will furnish a

replacement plastic tub for any plastic
tub which is defective in material or work
manship. You will be charged for labor.

If the washer is subjected to other than
private family use, the above warranty
coverage is effective for only 90 days.

WARRANTY SERVICE IS AVAILABLE
BY CONTACTING THE NEAREST
SEARS SERVICE CENTER IN THE
UNITED STATES.

This warranty applies only while this
product 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.

Your safety and the safety of others is very important.

We have provided many important safety messages in this manual
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 and others.
All safety messages will be preceded by the safety

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A DANGER

A WARNING

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.

alert symbol and the word “DANGER” or “WARNING.”
These words mean:

You will be killed or seriously
injured if you don’t follow
instructions.

You can be killed or seriously
injured if you don’t follow
instructions.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

YOUR SAFETY IS IMPORTANT TO US

WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire,

electric shock, or injury to persons
when using your washer, follow basic

prricautions, including the following;

• Read all instructions before using
the washer.

• Do not wash articles that have been
previously ckianed in, washed in, soaked
in, or spotted with gasoline, dry-cleaning
solvents, other flammable or explosive
substances as they give off vapors that

could ignite or explode.

• Do not add gasoline, dry-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, before using a

washing machine, turn on all hot water
faucets and let the water flow from each
for several minutes. This will release any

accumulated hydrogen gas. As the gas is
flammable, do not smoke or use an open
flame during this time.

• Do not allow children to play on or in
the washer. Close supervision of children
is necessary when the washer is used

near children.

• Before the washer is removed from

service or discarded, remove the lid.

• Do not reach into the washer if the tub
or agitator is moving.

• Do not install or store this washer where
it will be exposed to the weather.

• Do not tamper with controls.

• Do not repair or replace any part of the
washer or attempt any servicing unless ^
specifically recommended in the Owner’s

Manual or in published user-repair
instructions that you understand and
have the skills to carry out.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

INSTALLATION OVERVIEW

For cl complete list of tools and parts
needled, see pages 6-8.

A. SELECT LOCATION

B. REMOVE SHIPPING STRAP (p. 13)

Tools Needed:

depending on installation)

C. CONNECT DRAIN HOSE (pgs. 14-15)

Tools Needed:

Pliers that open

to 1^/i6 inches

Flashlight (optional

depending on instaliation)

Parts Needed:

1 yellow, single-wire

hose ciamp (top of

drain hose)

1 silver, double
wire hose ciamp

(bottom of drain

hose)

D. CONNECT INLET HOSES TO WASHER (pgs. 15-16)

E. CONNECT INLET HOSES TO WATER FAUCETS (p. 16)

F. SECURE DRAIN HOSE (p. 17)

Tools Needed:

C

Flashlight (optional

depending on installation)

G. LEVEL WASHER (p. 18)

Parts Needed:

oooo;

Shipping strap with fastener

'’/i6-lnch

open-end wrench

Flashlight (optional Wood block

depending on installation)

Level

2 front leveling legs with nuts

foi\ your Benefit

Selecting the proper location for your
washer will improve its performance
and minimize concerns like washer
walk or noise.

ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS

120-Volt, 60-Hz., AC-only, 15- or
20-arnpere fused electrical supply is
required. (Time-delay fuse or circuit
breaker is recommended.) Connect to
individual branch circuit.

A WARNING

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Electrical Shock Hazard

Plug into a grounded 3-prong

outlet.

Do not remove ground prong.
Do not use an adapter.
Do not use an extension cord.
Failure to follow these instructions

can result in death, fire, or
electrical shock.

GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING: Improper connection of

the equipment grounding conductor can
result in a risk of electric shock. Check
with a qualified electrician or serviceman
if you are in doubt as to whether the
appliance is properly grounded. Do not
modify the plug provided with the appli
ance - if it will not fit the outlet, have
a proper outlet installed by a qualified
electrician.

For your personal safety, this washer
must be grounded. In the event of
malfunction or breakdown, grounding
will reduce the risk of electric shock
by providing a path of least resistance
for electric current.

This washer is equipped with a power
supply cord having a 3-prong grounding
plug. To minimize possible shock hazard,
you must plug the power supply cord
into a mating 3-prong grounding-type
wall receptacle, grounded in accordance
with National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA
70-latest edition and all local codes and
ordinances.

A. SELECT LOCATION

IFOR YOUR WASHER-

RECESSED AREA/

CLOSET INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

This washer may be installed in a recessed area or closet.

*Additional clearance tor wall, door and floor moldings may be required.

To reduce transfer of washer sounds, a clearance of 1 inch on the sides of the washer is recommended.

■The installation spacing is in inches
and is the minimum allowable.

■ Allow additional space if other appli
ances are to be installed in the area.

If closet door is installed, the mini
mum air openings in top and bottom
are required. Louvered doors with
equivalent air openings in top and
bottom are acceptable.

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LAUNDRY TUB DRAIN SYSTEM

Check location where washer will be
instalkid. This washer can be installed
using one of three systems:

• Laundry tub drain system (below)

• Standpipe drain system (p. 12)

• Floor drain system (p. 12)

Grounded receptacle: Must

be within 4 feet of where the
power cord is attached to the
back of the washer.

Do not store or operate washer at or

below 32°F (some water may remain in
washer). See page 31 for Winterizing
Information.

Proper installation is your responsibility.
Make sure you have everything necessary
for correct installation including the
following points:

Hot and cold water faucets:

Must provide water pressure
between 5-100 psi and be
within 4 feet of the hot and

water, and load weight).

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ALTERNATE LOCATIONS ­STANDPIPE AND FLOOR DRAIN SYSTEMS

Siphon break: Must be purchased

separately. See chart below.

Standpipe drain system: Needs a two-inch

minimum diameter standpipe with minimum
carry-away capacity of 17 gallons per minute.

Top of standpipe must be at least 39 inches

above floor and no higher than 96 inches

from bottom of washer.

If you have:

Laundry tub or standpipe

taller than 96 inches (if not already available)

1-inch diameter standpipe 2-inch diameter to 1-inch diameter

Overhead sewer Standard 20 gallon, 39-inch tall drain

Floor drain Siphon break. Part No. 285320;

Parts listed are available from your local Sears store or Sears Service Center.

Call 1-800-366-PART (1-800-366-7278).

Floor drain system: Requires a siphon

break, see chart below. A minimum carry­away capacity of 17 gallons per minute
is required.

You will need to buy:

Sump pump system

standpipe adapter, Part No. 3363920

tub or utility sink and sump pump

(available from local plumbing suppliers)

additional drain hose, Part No. 3357090;
and Connector Kit, Part No. 285442

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B. REEMOVE SHIPPING STRAP

fot i/oMf Benefit

Removing the shipping strap is
necessary for smooth operation.
If the shipping strap is not
removed, the washer will make
excessive noise.

To prevent floor damage, set washer onto
cardboard before moving across floor.

Move washer close to its final location.

STEP 1. Read, then remove the label

over the electrical plug and shipping strap.

STEP 2. Pull the yellow shipping strap

completely out of the washer. There
should be three cotter pins on the end

of the shipping strap when it is pulled
out of the washer. The electrical plug is
attached to this shipping strap.

STEP 3. Pull firmly to remove the

end of the shipping strap that remains
pinned to the back of the washer. This
will release the rear self-leveling legs.

PULL

Electrical plug

STEP 4. Cut the shipping strap about

16 inches from plug end. Look for the

words “CUT HERE.” Discard end with
three cotter pins. Slide remainder of

shipping strap from the electrical
plug. You will use this to secure the

drain hose.

PULL

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C. CONNECT DRAIN HOSE

for your Benefit

Proper connection of the drain hose
will protect your floors from damage
due to water leakage.

STEP 1. To prevent the drain hose from

corning off or leaking, it must be installed
per the following instructions;

IMPORTANT: To ensure proper installa

tion, this procedure must be followed

exactly.
a. Wet the inside of the straight end of

the drain hose with tap water. DO

NOT USE ANY OTHER LUBRICANT.

b. Squeeze ears of silver, double-wire

clamp with pliers to open. Place clamp
over the straight end of the drain hose

'/4 inch from the end.

d. Place clamp over area marked

“CLAMP.” Release clamp.

c. Open clamp. Twist hose back and

forth while pushing down onto drain
connector at the bottom of the washer.
Continue until hose contacts the

ribbed stop on the cabinet.

If you have:

Drain hose that is too short

Drain hose that is too long

A problem with lint clogging your drain

Parts listed are available from your local Sears store or Sears Service Center.

You will need to buy:

Drain hose, Part No. 388423 and

hose kit, Part No. 285442

Hose kit, Part No. 285442
Drain protector, Part No. 367031

Call 1-800-366-PART (1-800-366-7278).

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For standpipe or laundry tub drain
systems:

D. CONNECT INLET HOSES

TO WASHER

STEP 2. Open yellow, single-wire clamp

with pliers and slide over hooked end

of drain hose to secure the rubber and
corrugated sections together.

STEP 3. Put hooked end of drain hose

into laundry tub or standpipe. Check
for proper length of drain hose. Rotate
hook to eliminate kinks.

To prevent drain water from going back
into the washer:

• Do not straighten hooked end of drain
hose and force excess drain hose into
standpipe.

• Do not lay excess drain hose in bottom
of laundry tub.

for your Benefit

Proper connection of your inlet hoses
will allow hot and cold water to enter
your washer properly. It also helps

prevent water damage due to leaks.

AWARNING

Slip and Fall Hazard

Use new water inlet hoses.

Failure to do so can result in head
injury or broken bones.

NOTE: Replace inlet hoses after five

years of use to reduce the risk of hose
failure. Periodically inspect and replace
inlet hoses if bulges, kinks, cuts, wear,
or leaks are found. When replacing
your inlet hoses, mark the date of
replacement on the label with a
permanent marker.

STEP 1. insert one new, flat washer

(from the parts bag) into each end of

the inlet hoses. Check that washers

are firmly seated in couplings.

COUPLING

WASHER

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STEP 2. Attach the hose with the red

coupling to the hot water (bottom) inlet
valve. Attaching the red coupling first
makes it easier to tighten connection
with pliers. Screw on coupling by hand.
Make an additional two-thirds turn with
pliers to tighten coupling. DO NOT
OVERTIGHTEN; this could damage
the valves.

Cold Water
Inlet Valve

Water
Inlet
Valve

STEP 3. Attach the hose with the blue

coupling to the cold water (top) inlet
valve. Screw on coupling by hand. Make
an additional two-thirds turn with pliers
to tighten coupling. DO NOT OVER
TIGHTEN: this could damage valves.

E. CONNECT INLET HOSES

TO WATER FAUCETS

STEP 1. Make sure washer basket is

empty. Run water through both faucets
into a bucket or laundry tub to get rid of
particles in the water lines that might

clog hoses. Determine which faucet is

hot and which is cold. Mark the hot water

faucet.

STEP 2. Attach the hose with the red

coupling to the hot water faucet. Screw
on coupling by hand. Make an additional
two-thirds turn with pliers to tighten
coupling. DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN;
this could damage the coupling.

STEP 3. Attach the hose with the blue

coupling to the cold water faucet.
Screw on coupling to faucet by hand.
Make an additional two-thirds turn with

pliers to tighten coupling. DO NOT
OVERTIGHTEN; this could damage
the coupling.

STEP 4. Turn on water faucets and

check for leaks. A small amount of
water may enter the washer. You will
drain this later.

Ilf you have:

Water faucets beyond the

reach of water fill hoses

Parts listed are available from your local Sears store or Sears Service Center.

Call 1-800-366-PART (1-800-366-7278).

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You will need to buy:

2 longer water fill hoses: 6 ft. hoses,
Part No. 76314 or 10 ft. hoses,
Part No. 350008

F. SECURE DRAIN HOSE

for your Benefit

Securing the drain hose properly will

protect your floors from damage due

to water leakage.

STEP 1. Move washer to its finai

location.

STEP 2. Locate the remaining piece

of shipping strap (not the end with the
three cotter pins) from STEP 4 of
“REMOVE SHIPPING STRAP.” Use

it to wrap the drain hose together with
the laundry tub or standpipe. Push
fastener into the nearest hole in the

shipping strap.

If the water faucets and drain standpipe
are recessed, put hooked end of drain
hose in standpipe. Tightly wrap the
shipping strap around the drain hose
and water inlet hoses (not the handles
or stems). Push fastener into the

nearest hole in the shipping strap.

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G. LEVEL WASHER

fhr your Benefit

Leveling your washer properly pre

vents excessive noise and vibration.

To install front legs:

STEP 1. Prop front of washer up (about

4 inches). Use a wood block or another

object that will support the weight of the

washer. If washer was placed against

a wall, move the washer out slightly
before tipping it up.

STEP 2. With one of the legs in hand,

screw lock nut onto leg % inch from top

of leg base. This is the recommended

initial setting.

STEP 5. Move washer to its final

location.

STEP 6. Tilt washer forward until rear

of washer is at least 3 inches off floor.
You may hear the self-adjusting rear
legs click into place. Lower washer to
floor. Check levelness of the washer
by placing a level on top of the washer,
first side-to-side; then front-to-back.

STEP 3. Screw leg into washer base by
hand until nut reaches washer base.

Repeat for other leg.

STEP 4. Tilt washer backward until

front of washer is off the wood block.

Remove wood block. Gently lower

washer to floor.

STEP 7. If washer is not level, prop

up the front of the washer and adjust

the legs up or down as necessary. Lower

washer and reset self-adjusting rear legs
(as in Step 6). Repeat Step 7 until

the washer is level.

STEP 8. When washer is in its final

location and level, use a ®/i6-inch open­end wrench to turn nuts on front legs

tightly against washer cabinet. If nuts

are not tight against washer cabinet,

the washer may vibrate.

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REVIEW INSTALLATION

for your Benefit

Take a few minutes to complete
this checklist. It will help assure you

that you have a proper installation
and increase your satisfaction with
your Kenmore washer.

□ Check electrical requirements.

Be sure you have correct electrical
supply and recommended grounding
method.

□ Check that you have:

• All the tools you started with.

• Removed all packaging materials.

• Removed shipping strap with
three cotter pins.

• Installed all parts listed on

pages 6-8.

FINAL STEPS

□ Plug power supply cord into

grounded outlet.

□ Remove the blue protective film on

the console and any tape remaining
on washer.

□ Check that:

• The washer is level.

• The nuts on the front legs are tight.

□ Check that the water faucets are

turned on.

□ Take a few minutes and read the

Operating Instmctions (pages 20-28)
to fully understand your new washer.
Then, start the washer and allow it to
complete the ULTRA CLEAN Cycle.

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OPERATING YOUR WASHER

fòr your Senefit

To get the maximum cleaning and
fabric care from your washer, please
read and follow these instructions.

NOTE: The drawings in this section

show the basic features of all models
covered by this manual. Refer to the
supplied “Feature Sheet” for your
washer’s particular features.

A WARNING

Explosion Hazard

Never place items in the washer

that are dampened with gasoline
or other flammable fluids.

No washer can completely
remove oil.

Do not dry anything that has ever
had any type of oil on it (including
cooking oils).

Failure to follow these instructions
can result in death, explosion,
or fire.

STARTING YOUR WASHER

STEP 1. Add measured detergent

directly into washer basket. Then place
a load of sorted clothes in the washer.

STEP 2. (OPTIONAL STEP) If desired,

add measured liquid chlorine bleach to
the liquid bleach dispenser (see page 26).

STEP 3. (OPTIONAL STEP) If desired,

add measured liquid fabric softener to

the fabric softener dispenser (see page 27).

STEP 4. Close washer lid.
STEP 5. Set WATER LEVEL Control©

based on the size of your wash load (see
page 21).

STEP 6. Set the WATER TEMPERATURE

Control© (see pages 21 and 22).

STEP 7. Set RINSE OPTIONS Control ©

(see page 24).

STEP 8. Set SPEEDS ©Control

according to the type of fabric in the

load (see page 22).

STEP 9. Push the Cycle Selector

Control (Timer) Knob ©in and turn to

the right to desired setting (see page 23).

STEP 10. Pull the Cycle Selector Control

(Timer) Knob out. The dial will rotate as the

cycle progresses. The knob will not rotate.

STOPPING/RESTARTING YOUR WASHER

• To stop the washer at any time, push
the Cycle Selector Control (Timer)

Knob in.

• Pull the knob out to restart.

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WATER LEVEL WATER TEMPERATURE RINSE OPTIONS

Dvty • CJtnory '’Ua • AxM ‘‘m

SET WATER LEVEL CONTROL

for if our Benefit

This control gives you the flexibility to
save water when washing small loads.

Washers with a 5-position
WATER LEVEL Control

• To change to a higher water level
setting after the washer has started to
agitate, turn the knob to the desired
new setting.

MEDIUM

LOAD

Your washer lets you select a water

setting based on the size of your wash
load.

• For normal loads, start with the
MEDIUM LOAD Setting. Adjust up

or down depending on your load.

Clothes should move freely and roll

toward the agitator.

Washeirs with a variable
WATER LEVEL Control

• To change to a higher water level
setting after the washer has started
to agitate, turn the knob to RESET,
then to the desired new setting.

LARGE

LOAD

SET WATER TEMPERATURE CONTROL

Your washer lets you select a wash and

rinse water temperature setting based on

the type of load you are washing.

• Using warm rinse water will leave loads
dryer after the spin cycle than if you use|
cold rinse water. However, warm rinses

may increase wrinkling when line drying.

• In cold climates, warm rinse water also
provides a more comfortable temperature

for handling the wash load. Warm rinse

is controlled to 75°F.

AUTO

TEMPEPATVPE

CONTROL

SELECTING WATER TEMPERATURES

Wash Water
Temperature

HOT
120°F or above

Suggested Fabrics

• Work clothes

• Sturdy whites/
colorfast pastels

• Diapers

WARM

90°-110°F

• Dark/non-colorfast colors

• Permanent press items

• Nylon, polyester, acrylics,
silks, woolens

• Knits/delicate fabrics

COLD*
70°-90°F

• Extra-sensitive colors

• Non-colorfast items

• Hand washables

*ln wash water temperatures colder than 70°F, detergents do not dissolve well. Also, soils may

be difficult to remove and some fabrics may retain wear wrinkles and have increased pilling ­the formation of small lint-like balls on the surface of garments. Pilling is the natural result of
wearing and washing of garments.

Comments

• Best cleaning for heavily soiled items

• Removes oils, perspiration, greasy soils
and stains

• Prevents graying or yellowing

• Best for moderately soiled to lightly soiled items

• Safe for most fabric finishes

• Less fading and dye bleeding

• Reduces wrinkling

• Best for very lightly soiled items

• Saves hot water

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AUTOMATIC TEMPERATURE CONTROL (АТС)

for your Benefit

АТС takes away the worry of
undissolved detergent and ensures
consistent cleaning resuits from
season to season with warm and

cold washes.

АТС electronically senses and maintains
a uniform water temperature by regulating
incoming hot and cold water.

• Even in cold wash, some
warm water is let into the
washer to maintain a
temperature of approxi
mately 75°F. In very cold
water, detergent may not
dissolve and clothes will
not be cleaned completely.

• Warm wash is regulated
at approximately 100°F.
АТС does not control
the hot wash water
temperature.

• Warm rinse is regulated at ^^
approximately 75°F for all warm

rinse settings. This may be a cooler

warm rinse than what you are used to,

but it saves energy and still gives you
proper rinsing and a load that is com
fortable to remove.

AUTO

TEMPERATURE

CONTROL

I WARM

• COLD

COLD

‘cold

WARM

WARM

extra-slow speed agitation (10 seconds)
and soaking (20 seconds). Slow spin
speeds help reduce wrinkling. Do not use

HAND WASHABLES for large items like
blankets.

NOTE: Some “HAND WASH” items, par

ticularly wool, naturally shrink when washed
either in the sink or in the washer HAND
WASHABLES Cycle. Keep this in mind
when you purchase items labeled “HAND
WASH.” Items that shrink should be dried
flat. Block these items by gently stretch

ing to original measurements.

EXTRA DELICATE

Use this speed setting for lingerie and
loosely knit items. Setting combines
extra-slow speed agitation for gentle soil
removal and slow spin speeds to reduce
wrinkling.

REGULAR

Use this speed setting for normally soiled

cottons and linens. Setting combines

slow speed agitation and fast spin
speeds to shorten drying time.

HEAVY DUTY

Use this speed setting for sturdy or
heavily soiled loads. Setting combines
fast speed agitation and fast spin speeds.

HANG DRY

Use this speed setting for sturdy
permanent press fabrics that will be
line dried. Setting combines fast speed
agitation and slow spin speeds to reduce

wrinkling.

SPEEDS DESCRIPTIONS

This section illustrates and describes
the wash/spin speeds you can select with

the SPEEDS Control. Each speed setting
is designed for different types of
fabrics and soil levels.

HAND WASHABLES

Use this speed setting for hand washable
and special-care items. Garments are
labeled “Hand Wash” because;

• The fiber or construction may be
sensitive to agitation.

• The fabric contains sensitive dyes
that may bleed.

The wash action mirrors the way you
would treat hand washable garments in a

sink. It does this by repeating periods of

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SPEEDS

SETTING YOUR CYCLE SELECTOR (TIMER) CONTROL

Use this control to choose the agitation
time and to start the washer.

• For heavy soil and sturdy fabrics,
use the full time.

• For light soil and delicate fabrics,
use less time.

PERMANENT PRESS

for your Benefit

The PERMANENT PRESS Cycle
includes a load cooling process
that reduces wrinkling compared
to other cycles.

You can select up to 10 minutes of
wash time.

NOTE: When the timer reaches PAUSE,

the washer will drain and pause for no
more than two minutes while some of
the wash water is drained and replaced
with rinse water.

ULTRA CLEAN

Use this cycle for most loads to get
between 4 and 14 minutes of wash time.

PREWASH

Use this cycle to get up to 4 minutes
of agitation to help remove heavy soils
and stains that need pretreatment.
PREWASH Cycle should be followed
by an ULTRA CLEAN or PERMANENT
PRESS Cycle with additional detergent.

SOAK

SOAK Cycle features 4 minutes of
agitation followed by an unlimited soak
time to help remove heavy soils and
stains that need pretreatment. You will
need to reset the washer to a SPIN
setting to remove water. SOAK Cycle
should be followed by an ULTRA CLEAN,
PERMANENT PRESS, or PREWASH
Cycle with additional detergent.

NOTE: We do not recommend hot water

for soaking. It may set some stains.

PUSH i TURN CLOCKWISE TO SET PULL TO START PUSH TO STOP

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SETTING YOUR RINSE OPTIONS CONTROL

w your Benefit

A second rinse will remove more
detergent residue. It is especially
beneficial if extra detergent has
been used to remove heavy soils.

AUTOMATIC SECOND RINSE

Your washer allows you to add an auto
matic second rinse to the ULTRA CLEAN
Cycle or PERMANENT PRESS Cycle.
Simply set the RINSE OPTIONS Control

on 2ND RINSE before you start the
washer. You won’t have to come back to
select a second rinse.

ONE

RINSE

2ND

RINSE

RINSE AND SPIN

When using extra detergent for heavily
soiled clothes, or washing special-care

items, you may find an extra rinse and

spin is needed.

STEP 1. Set WATER LEVEL Control.
STEP 2. Set WATER TEMPERATURE

Control.

STEP 3. Set RINSE OPTIONS Control

to ONE RINSE.

STEP 4. Set SPEEDS Control:

• For fast agitation and spin,
use the HEAVY DUTY setting.

• For slow agitation and spin,
use the EXTRA DELICATE setting.

• For slow agitation and fast spin,
use the REGULAR setting.

STEP 5. Set the Cycle Selector Control

(Timer) Knob to a RINSE setting.

STEP 6. Pull Cycle Selector Control

(Timer) Knob out to start washer.

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SPIN ONLY

A drain and spin may help shorten drying
times for some heavy fabrics or special
care items by removing excess water.

STEP 1. Set RINSE OPTIONS Control

to ONE RINSE.

STEP 2. Set SPEEDS Control;

• For fast spin, use the HEAVY DUTY
setting.

• For slow spin, use the EXTRA

DELICATE setting.

STEP 3. Set the Cycle Selector Control

(Timer) Knob to a SPIN setting.

STEP 4. Pull the Cycle Selector Control

(Timer) Knob out to start washer.

SELF-CLEANING LINT FILTER

TRIPLE ACTION™ AGITATOR

for ifotir Benefit

Lint is filtered from the load
automatically - there’s no
messy cleanup.

Your washer features a self-cleaning
filter that traps lint from the water while
the washer is washing and deep rinsing
the laundry. The trapped lint is flushed

down the drain automatically. You don’t
have to clean the filter.

QUIET PAK™

The QUIET PAK"“ System is designed to
reduce water sounds and ringing noises.
The cabinet is insulated with sound­dampening materials for superior vibra
tion and sound-damping characteristics.

for your Benefit

Kenmore’s exclusive TRIPLE ACTION"“

Agitator gives you the most flexible
fabric care for even your largest loads.

The TRIPLE ACTION™ Agitator moves

in three directions, depending on
load size, to ensure
proper cleaning. The
best cleaning action in
your washer takes place

at the bottom where the
agitator vanes move
back and forth to flex
the fabric, loosening
the soil.

The upper portion

of the agitator

features special

vanes that push
the clothes down in
a spiraling pattern to where the cleaning
action is, displacing the clothes that
are there with a “roll-over” motion.

For your largest loads, the

TRIPLE ACTION™ Agitator offers a

load-sensing feature that actually
senses when you are washing a
really large load and responds by
telling the top part of the agitator to
move in an additional up and down

motion. This ensures that all clothes

get moved down to the lower vanes.

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UNDERSTANDING NORMAL WASHER SOUNDS

Your new washer may make sounds
that your old one didn’t. Because the
sounds are unfamiliar, you may be
concerned about them.

The following describes some of the
normal sounds you may hear and what
causes them.

During Washing

When you select a small load size set
ting for a small wash load, your washer
has a lower water level. With this lower
water level, you may hear a clicking sound
from the upper portion of the agitator.

During Drain

The rate that water is drained from your
washer depends on your installation. If
water is drained quickly from the washer,
you may hear air being pulled through
the pump. This happens during the end
of draining.

After Drain and Before Spin

When the cycle changes from draining
to spinning, you may hear a noise as the

gearcase shifts.

USING THE LIQUID CHLORINE

BLEACH DISPENSER

/or i/owr Benefit

Automatically dilutes bleach to
ensure the cleanest and brightest

ioads.

Always measure liquid chlorine bleach.

Use a measuring cup, do not guess.
Do not pour directly from bottle. Never
use more than 1 cup for a full load.
Use less with smaller loads. Follow
manufacturer’s directions for safe use.
A cup with a pouring spout will help
you avoid spilling.

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After loading the washer, pour measured

liquid chlorine bleach carefully into the
dispenser.

• Do not let bleach splash, drip, or run

down into washer basket. Undiluted

bleach will damage any fabric it touches.

• Start the washer. Bleach will be diluted

automatically before it comes in contact
with the wash load.

NOTE: Do not use this dispenser to add

powdered chlorine or color-safe bleach
to your wash load. The dispenser is for
liquid chlorine bleach only.

Liquid chlorine
bleach dispenser

USING THE LIQUID FABRIC

SOFTENER DISPENSER

After loading the washer, measure and
add the recommended amount of fabric

softener into the dispenser. Follow
manufacturer’s directions.

NOTE: Pouring too much fabric softener

into the dispenser will cause the fabric
softener to dispense instantly into the
load due to siphoning action. This instant
“dump” could damage fabrics and will
make it appear that your dispenser is
not working correctly.

•

To Remove the Fabric Softener

Dispenser for Cleaning
STEP 1. Pull the blue lock ring up,

then remove dispenser from agitator

by pulling up.

STEP 2. Flush the dispenser with

warm water.

To Replace the Fabric Softener

Dispenser

STEP 1. Be sure the blue lock ring

is pulled up. Starting at an angle (see
illustration), push the bottom of the

dispenser down on the agitator top.

STEP 2. When the dispenser is

seated on the agitator, push the blue
lock ring down until it snaps in place.

It must fit tightly.

• Add warm water to fill the dispenser
until it reaches the crossed opening at

the bottom of the funnel-shaped portion

of the dispenser.

• Fabric softener is dispensed into the

first deep rinse water automatically.

NOTE: Fabric softeners are not com

patible with detergents. This dispenser
should never be used in the PREWASH
Cycle since it would dispense fabric
softener into a wash load that has not
been rinsed. Undiluted fabric softener
spilled on fabric may result in spots that
look like oil stains.

If you ever use your dispenser this way
by mistake, rewash the load with extra
detergent to remove these deposits.

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UNDERSTANDING WHAT HAPPENS IN EACH CYCLE

ULTRA CLEAN

Fill to

selected level

T

Wash

selected time

▼

Drain ­no spin

T

>1

i ;

^ j

Spin

'W

Finto

selected level

T

Rinse

▼

Drain ­no spin

T

____

PERMANENT PRESS

Fill to

selected level

T

Wash

selected time

T

Partial

Drain

T

Pause

Fill for

cool down

T

Wash

2

T

Drain ­no spin

T

m

a

5

PREWASH

Fill to

selected level

T

Wash

selected time

T

Drain ­no spin

T

Spin

T

Off

(reset to wash

cycle and time)

SOAK

Fill to

selected level

T

Spin

T

n

Off or Finto

2ND RINSE selected level

5k

r\

Spin

T

T

i

Agitate

T

Soak

(reset to SPIN to

drain washer)

T

Rinse

Li

T

Drain -

no spin

T

Spin

5k

T

Off or

2ND RINSE

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LAUNDRY TIPS

PREPARING CLOTHES

FOR WASHING

for your Benefit

Follow these recommendations
to help you prolong the life of
your garments.

• Close zippers, snaps, and hooks to
avoid snagging other items. Remove
pins, iouckles, and other hard objects
to avoid scratching the washer interior.
Remove non-washable trim and
ornaments.

• Empty pockets and turn them
inside out.

• Turn down cuffs, brush away lint
and dirt.

• Turn synthetic knits inside out to
avoid pilling.

• Tie strings and sashes so they will
not tangle.

• Mend tears, loose hems, and seams.

• Treat spots and stains.

• Stained or wet garments should be

washed promptly for best results.

SORTING

• Separate heavily soiled items from
lightly soiled ones, even if they
would normally be washed together.
Separate lint givers (towels, chenille)
from lint takers (corduroy, synthetics,
permanent press). When possible,
turn lint givers inside out.

• Separate dark colors from light colors,
colorfast items from non-colorfast items.

• Sort by fabric and construction

(sturdy cottons, knits, delicate items).

M

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LOADING

/¿rt/onr Benefit

Proper loading of your washer con

tributes to proper cleaning and fabric

care and reduces machine noise.

Drop items into washer loosely. Fill

to the top of the basket (top row of

holes). Do not wrap items around the
agitator. Items should move easily

through wash water for best cleaning

and wrinkle-free results. Items should
sink and reappear later.

■ Load washer properly and select correct
water level setting. Overloading or
packing the machine, and selecting a
setting too small for the wash load can:

• cause poor cleaning

• increase wrinkling

• create excessive lint

• wear out items faster
(because of pilling)

■ Load by the amount of space items
take up, not by their weight.

• Mix large and small items in each load.
Load evenly to maintain washer balance.
An off-balance load can make the
washer vibrate during spin.

■ Use a higher water level setting to reduce
wrinkling with permanent press clothes
and some synthetic knits. These items
should have more room to move in the
water than heavy items (towels, jeans).

' Reduce wash time by using a lower

water level se;tting. Loads with only a
few small items need less wash time.

LOADING SUGGESTIONS

For these suggested full-sized loads,

set the WATER LEVEL Selector to the

highest water level setting.

SUPER CAPACITY PLUS WASHERS

Heavy Work
Clothes

4 jeans
4 workpants
4 workshirts
2 sweatshirts
2 sweatpants

Towels

10 bath towels
10 hand towels
14 wash cloths

Mixed Load

3 sheets

(1 king, 2 twin)

4 pillowcases

3 shirts

3 blouses

9 T-shirts
9 shorts

10 handkerchiefs

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CARING FOR YOUR WASHER

CLEANING YOUR WASHER

Proper care of your washer can extend
its life. This section explains how to care
for your washer properly and safely.

Exterior

Wipe up detergent, bleach, and other

spills with a soft, damp cloth or sponge
as they occur. Occasionally wipe the
outside of the washer to keep it looking
like new.

Do not put sharp or metal objects in your

washer. They can damage the finish.

Check all pockets for pins, clips, money,
bolts, nuts, etc. Do not lay these objects
on your washer after emptying pockets.

Interior

Clean interior with 1 cup of chlorine

bleach mixed with 2 cups of detergent.
Run washer through a complete cycle
using hot water. Repeat process if
necessary.

NOTE; Remove hard water deposits using

only cleaners labeled as washer safe.

Water Inlet Hoses

Replace inlet hoses after five years
of use to reduce the risk of hose
failure. F^eriodically inspect and

replace inlet hoses if bulges, kinks,

cuts, wear or leaks are found. When

replacing your inlet hoses, mark the
date of replacement on the label with
a permanent marker.

WINTER STORAGE OR
MOVING CARE

Install and store your washer where

it will not freeze. Because some water

may stay in the hoses, freezing can
damage your washer. If storing or
moving your washer during freezing
weather winterize it.

To winterize washer:

1. Shut off both water faucets.

2. Disconnect and drain water inlet
hoses.

3. Put 1 quart of R.V.-type antifreeze

in the basket.

4. Run washer on a SPIN setting for

about 30 seconds to mix the anti
freeze and water. Some of the mixture
will pump out while the washer spins.

5. Unplug the power supply cord.

To use washer again:

1. Flush water pipes and hoses.

2. Reconnect water inlet hoses.

3. Turn on both water faucets.

4. Reconnect power supply cord.

5. Run the washer through a complete
cycle with 1 cup of detergent to clean
out antifreeze.

NON-USE OR VACATION CARE

Operate your washer only when you
are at home. If you will be on vacation or
not using your washer for an extended
period of time, you should:

• Unplug the power supply cord or turn
off electrical power to the washer.

• Turn off the water supply to the washer.
This helps avoid accidental flooding

(due to a water pressure surge) while

you are away.

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TROUBLESHOOTING

Most laundering problems are easily
solved if you understand the cause.
Check these lists for common laundry

Problem
V/asher Leaks

Possible Cause

Household plumbing is leaking.

Inlet hoses not tight.

Inlet hose washers not
properly seated.

Drain hose not properly
clamped or is off.

Drain is clogged.

Tub moved forward during

unloading, causing water to

deflect off of tub ring.

Unit not level causing water

to deflect off of tub ring.

and washer problems. If you need
further assistance, see page 37.

Solution

Repair plumbing.

Tighten hoses (see “INSTALLATION,”
Sections D & E).

Reseat washers
(see “INSTALLATION," Section D).

Clamp drain hose
(see “INSTALLATION,” Section C).

Remove drain clogs. Sink, standpipe,

or floor drain must be able to handle

17 gallons of water per minute.

Ensure tub is centered before
starting washer.

Ensure front feet are installed and

nuts are tightened. Level washer.

Reset rear legs
(see “INSTALLATION,” Section G).

Won’t Drain/
Won’t Spin/
Wet Loads

Load is unbalanced. Spray
rinses are deflecting off of load.

Washer is overloaded. Fills or
spray rinses are deflecting off
of load.

Drain hose is kinked or
clogged.

Correct operation of
neutral drain.

Lid is open.
Drain hose is more than

96 inches above floor.
Too much detergent -

excessive sudsing.
Wrong cycle for load

being washed.

Redistribute the load.

Reduce load size.

Straighten or unplug hose
(see “INSTALLATION,” Section C).

After a wash or rinse, the washer will
drain without spinning, After draining,
the spinning begins.

Close the lid.
Lower drain hose

(see “INSTALLATION,” Section C).

Use less detergent.

Choose a cycle with a higher spin
speed (see “OPERATION”).

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Problem

Possible Cause

Solution

Won’t Drain/
Won’t Spin/

Low voltage or using
an extension cord.

Wet Loads
(cont.)

Cold rinses.

Continues

to Fill/

Drain hose is less than
39 inches above floor.

Continues

to Drain/

Cycle Stuck

Drain hose fits tightly into
standpipe.

Drain hose taped into
standpipe.

Washer Makes Load is unbalanced.
Noise

Washer is not level.

Rear leveling legs not set.
Nuts on front feet not tight.

Yellow shipping strap with
cotter pins not completely
removed.

Check electrical source or call
electrician. Do not use extension
cords.

Cold rinses leave loads wetter than
warm rinses. This is normal.

Raise the drain hose
(see “INSTALLATION,” Section C).

Adjust drain hose for loose fit '
(see “INSTALLATION,” Section C).

Do not seal off drain hose with tape.
The drain hose needs an air gap.

Redistribute load.
Level washer. Reset rear legs

(see “INSTALLATION,” Section G).

Tighten nuts

(see “INSTALLATION,” Section G).

Remove strap with cotter pins
(see “INSTALLATION,” Section B).

Won’t Fill/
Won’t Rinse/
Won’t Agitate/
Wrong
Temperature

Floor not strong enough
to support washer.

Gears engaging after drain
and before spin.

Upper part of agitator clicks
during wash.

Water inlet valve
screens are plugged.

Water is turned off.
Hot and cold hoses are

reversed.

Inlet hose is kinked.

Timer dial is not lined up.

Power cord not plugged in.

Relocate washer
(see “INSTALLATION,” Section A).

This is normal.

This is normal.

Clean screens.

Turn on water.

Reverse hoses (see “INSTALLATION,”
Sections D & E).

Straighten hoses.

Turn timer knob to the right slightly

and pull to start.

Plug in power cord.

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Problem

Possible Cause

Solution

Machine

Stops

Agitator Not

Working

Water Level
Too Low/Not

Completely
Filling

Power cord not plugged in.

No power at plug.

Fuse blown or circuit
breaker open.

Using an extension cord.

Timer is not lined up.

Timer knob not pulled out.

Washer at pause in
PERMANENT PRESS Cycle
(approximately two minutes).

Machine is overloaded.

The top of the agitator moves
only in one direction.

The top of the agitator is loose.
The top of the agitator is much

higher than the highest water
level. This creates a perception
of the washer not being full.

Plug in power cord.

Check electrical source or call
electrician.

Replace fuse or reset circuit breaker.
If problem continues, call electrician.

Do not use extension cords.

Turn timer to the right slightly
and pull to start.

Set and pull out knob.
Allow cycle to continue

(see “OPERATION”).

Wash smaller loads.

This is normal.

This is normal.

This is normal.

Tub is
Crooked

Tub pulled forward when

unloading.

Tub moves.

Unit not level.

Lint on Load Improper sorting.

Overloading.

Paper or tissue in pockets.

Not enough detergent.

Detergent not dissolving.
Water temperatures lower
than 60°F.

Ensure tub is centered before
starting washer.

This is normal.

Ensure front feet are installed and
nuts are tightened. Level washer.
Reset rear legs
(see “INSTALLATION,” Section G).

Sort lint givers from lint takers
and by color.

Lint can be trapped in load if
overloaded. Wash smaller loads.

Clean out pockets before washing.
Use enough detergent to

hold lint in water.
Use Automatic Temperature Control

(АТС). АТС ensures wash water
temperature will be warmer than 70°F.

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Problem

Possible Cause

Solution

Tearing

Stains on
Load

0\/erloading. Improper
use of washer.

Improper use of chlorine
bleach. Undiluted bleach
will damage fabrics.

Sharp items not removed
from pockets; fasteners
not fastened.

Items damaged before

washing.

Improper use of fabric
softener in washer or dryer.

Iron in water (rust).
Under use of detergent causing

soil to be redeposited.
Dye transfer due to not

sorting loads properly.

Dye transfer due to not
unloading washer promptly.

Loads should move freely during
wash. Wash smaller loads.

Do not pour chlorine bleach directly

on load. Wipe up bleach spills.

Clean out pockets before washing.
Zip zippers before washing.

Mend rips and broken threads in
seams before washing.

Dilute fabric softener and add to

deep rinse only.

Install an iron filter.
Use enough detergent to remove

soil and hold it in suspension.

Sort dark clothing from whites
and lights.

Unload the washer as soon as
it stops.

Load is

Wrinkled

Load is

Tangled/
Twisted

Clogged
Dispensers/
Bleach
Leaking/
Bleach on
Wrong Loads

1

Not removing load promptly.

Wrong cycle for fabrics

being washed.
Overloading.

V/ash water not warm enough
to relax wrinkles. Using warm
rinses.

Hoses reversed.

Overloading.

Clothes wrapped around
agitator.

Not diluting softener.
Use of color-safe bleach in

chlorine bleach dispenser.

Improper use of chlorine bleach.

Unload the washer as soon as it stops.

Use cold rinses and cycles with slow
spin speeds to reduce wrinkling.

Loads should move freely during

wash. Wash smaller loads.

Use Automatic Temperature Control
(АТС). If safe for fabric, use warm or
hot wash water. Use cold rinse water.

Reverse hoses (see “INSTALLATION,”
Sections D & E).

Loads should move freely during

wash. Wash smaller loads.

Do not wrap items around agitator

when loading washer.

Dilute fabric softener in dispenser.
Add color-safe bleach directly to the

basket. Do not use chlorine bleach
dispenser.

Always measure bleach before adding
to the dispenser. Carefully pour into
the dispenser. Wipe up bleach spills.

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SEARS MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT

KENMORE WASHERS

We Service What We Sell

“We Service What We Sell” is our
assurance you can depend on Sears
for service. Your washer has added
value when you consider that Sears

has service units nationwide, staffed
with professional technicians specifically
trained on Sears appliances and having

parts, tools and equipment to ensure

that we meet our pledge to you...

“We Service What We Sell!’

Sears Maintenance Agreement

Maintain the value of your Kenmore

Washer with a Sears Maintenance

Agreement. Kenmore washers are

designed, manufactured, and tested

for years of dependable operation.

Yet any appliance may require service

from time to time.

The Sears Maintenance Agreement

• Is your way to buy tomorrow’s
service at today’s prices.

• Eliminates repair bills resulting
from normal use.

• Allows for as many service calls

as required.

• Provides for service by professional

Sears Trained Technicians.

• Even if you don’t need repairs, the

Maintenance Agreement offers an
annual preventative maintenance
checkup at your request!

For more information,

call 1-800-827-6655.

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For the repair or replacement parts you
need delivered directly to your home

Call 7 am - 7 pm, 7 days a week

1 -800-366-PART

(1-800-366-7278)

For in-home major brand repair service

Call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week

1-800-4-REPAIR

(1-800-473-7247)

For the location of a Sears Parts and
Repair Center in your area

Call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week

1-800-488-1222

For information on purchasing a Sears
Maintenance Agreement or to inquire
about an existing Agreement

Call 9 am - 5 pm, Monday - Saturday

1 -800-827-6655

V^hen requesting service or ordering
parts, always give the following

information:

• Product Name • Part Name

• Model Number • Part Number

REPAIR SERVICES

America’s Repair Specialists

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