Kenmore LAUNDRY CENTER 3405594 Owner's Manual And Installation Instructions

Owner's Manual and
Installation Instructions

24-Inch Wide

LAUNDRY CENTER

Washer • Gas Dryer

IMPORTANT:

Read and follow all safety
and operating instructions
before first use of this product.

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

PARTNO. 3405594 PRINTED IN U.S.A.

WARNING: Foryour safety the information in this manual

must be followed to minimize the risk of fire or explosion
or to prevent property damage, personal injury, or death.

• Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and

liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance.

WHAT TO DOIF YOU SMELL GAS

• Do nottry to lightany appliance.

• Do not touch any electrical switch; do not useany 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 reachyour gas supplier,call thefire department.

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

BEFORE USING YOUR NEW LAUNDRY CENTER

SEARS LAUNDRY CENTER WARRANTY

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS - WASHER

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS - DRYER

LAUNDRY TIPS

REMOVING STAINS

CARING FOR YOUR LAUNDRY CENTER

TROUBLESHOOTING - WASHER

TROUBLESHOOTING - DRYER

SEARS MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT

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Please read this manual, It will help you
install and operate your new Kenmore

Laundry Center in the safest and most
economical way.

If you need 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 laundry center'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 Laundry Center.

Model No.

Serial No.

Date of Purchase

Keep this book and your Sears
Salescheck (receipt) in a safe
place for future reference.

ModelandSerial
NumberPlate 3

Full One Year Warranty on
Mechanical and Electrical Parts

For one year from the date of purchase,

if this laundry center is installed and
operated according to the instructions in
this manual, Sears will repair or replace
any of its mechanical or electrical parts

if they are defective in material or
workmanship.

NOTE: Exhausting your laundry center
with a plastic vent may void this warranty,

Pages 28-32 of this manual describe the
complete exhaust requirements for this

laundry center.

Limited Five Year Warranty on
Gearcase Parts

After one year and until five years from
the date of purchase, Sears will replace

any gearcase parts that are defective in
material or workmanship, You must pay

the labor cost to have them installed.

Limited Ten Year Warranty on
Plastic Tub

After one year and until ten years from
the date of purchase, Sears will furnish

a replacement plastic tub for any plastic
tub that is defective in material or work-

manship. You must pay the labor cost to
have the plastic tub installed.

Warranty Restriction

If the laundry center is operated for any
purpose other than Private Family Use,

all warranty coverage is effective for only
90 days.

Warranty Service

Warranty service is available by contact-
ing your nearest Sears Service Center in

the United States.
This warranty applies only while this laundry

center 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 allsafety 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
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.

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.

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YOUR SAFETY IS IMPORTANT TO US
WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire,

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

precautions, including the following:

• Read all instructions before using

the laundry center.

• Do not wash or dry articles that have

been previously cleaned in, washed in,
soaked in, or spotted with gasoline, dry-

cleaning solvents, or 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 more
than 2 weeks. HYDROGEN GAS IS

EXPLOSIVE. If the hot water system
has not been used for more than 2

weeks, turn on all hot water faucets
and let the water flow from each for

several minutes before using the
washing machine. This will release any

accumulated hydrogen gas. Because
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 laundry center. Close supervision of
children is necessary when the laundry

center is used near children.

• Before the laundry center is removed
from service or discarded, remove the

washer lid and dryer door.

• Do not reach into the washer if the tub

or agitator is moving.

• Do not reach into the dryer if the drum

is moving.

• Do not install or store this laundry

center where it will be exposed to

the weather.

• Do not tamper with controls.

• Do not repair or replace any part of the

laundry center 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.

• Do not use fabric softeners or products
to eliminate static unless recommended

by the manufacturer of the fabric softener
or product.

• Do not use heat to dry articles containing
foam rubber or similarly textured rubber-

like materials.

• Clean lint screen before or after each

load.

• Keep area around the exhaust opening

and adjacent surrounding areas free

from the accumulation of lint, dust, and

dirt.

• The interior of the machine and exhaust

vent should be cleaned periodically by
qualified service personnel.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

IMPORTANT: The gas installation must conform with local codes, or in the

absence of local codes, with the National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1.
The laundry center must be electrically grounded in accordance with local

codes, or in the absence of local codes, with the National Electrical Code,
ANSI/NFPA 70.

INSTALLATION OVERVIEW

For a complete list of tools and parts
needed, see pages 6-12.

A, SELECT LOCATION

FOR YOUR LAUNDRY CENTER (pgs. 14-19)

Laundry Tub Drain System (p, 15) Standpipe Drain System (p. 16)

Floor Drain System (p. 16)

Recessed Area/Closet Installation

Instructions (pgs, 17-18)

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B. INSTALL LEVELING LEGS (p, 20)

)

Parts Needed:

(supplied with laundry center)

2 rear leveling legs 2 front leveling legs

C. REMOVE STYROFOAM PACKING (p, 20)

Yellowcard

D.CONNECTDRAINHOSE(pgs,21-22)

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AND

PUSH

Tools Needed:

Pliers that open

to 19/16inches

Flashlight (optional

depending on installation)

Parts Needed:

(supplied withlaundry center)

1 silver, double-

1 yellow, single-wire wire hose clamp

hose clamp (top of (bottom of drain

drain hose) hose)

E, CONNECT INLET HOSES TO LAUNDRY CENTER (pgs. 22-23)

Tools Needed:

Pliers that open

to 19/16inches

Flashlight (optional

depending on installation)

Parts Needed:

(supplied with laundry center)

2 water inlet hoses

4 flat water inlet hose washers

F, CONNECT INLET HOSES TO WATER FAUCETS (p, 23)

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Tools Needed:

Pliers that open _"_'_./_

to 19/16inches _/S OR /_J

tu te a,

depending on Flashlight (optional
installation) depending on installation)

Parts Needed:

(supplied with laundry center)

2 waterinlethoses

G, SECURE CABLE BRACKET (p, 24)

Tools Needed:

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I I Flat-bladed or Flashlight

#2 Phillips-head (optional depending

Drill screwdriver on installation)

Parts Needed:

your installation) _

(Cablpelibedac_tl
laundry center)

H. SECURE DRAIN HOSE (p, 24)

Tools Needed:

Flashlight (optional

depending on installation)

Parts Needed:

(supplied with laundry center)

Plastic strap

I, LEVEL LAUNDRY CENTER (p. 25)

Tools Needed: Parts Needed:

_ open-enidnCwhrench

Flashlight (optional

depending on installation) Wood block

(supplied with laundry center)

2 front leveling legs

(installed previously)

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J. INSTALL GAS LINE (pgs, 25-27)

Tools Needed: PaNs Needed:

8-inch Pipe joint

or lO-inch compound

pipe wrench resistant to

L.P. gas

Flashlight (optional

depending on installation)

Do not use pipe Use pipe joint

joint compound compound

3/8-inch male pipe flare V2-inch to

(optional depending 3/8-inch pipe

on installation) reducer

Rigid gas supply line approved for

natural gas use (NOTE: additional

fittings may be required)

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K. CONNECT EXHAUST (pgs. 28-32)

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Tools Needed:

Tin snips

Flashlight (optional Flat-bladed

depending on installation) screwdriver

PaNs Needed:

4-inch metal elbow(s)

4-inch rigid or flexible (optional depending

heavy metal vent on installation)

4-inch outlet (4) 4-inch

exhaust hood diameter clamps

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ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS
It is your responsibility:

• To contact a qualified electrical installer.

• To assure that the electrical installation
is adequate and in conformance with

the National Electrical Code, ANSI/
NFPA 70 - Latest Edition and all local

codes and ordinances.

Copies of the code standards listed

above may be obtained from:

National Fire Protection Association
Batterymarch Park
Quincy, Massachusetts 02269

The proper electrical connection
ensures a safe installation that

meets local code requirements.

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.

• A 120-volt, 60-Hz,, AC-only, 15- or
20-ampere fused electrical supply
is required.

• A time-delay fuse or circuit breaker is
recommended, Be sure fuse or circuit

breaker matches the rating of your line.

• Use a separate circuit serving only
your laundry center,

• Do not use an extension cord.

GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS

This appliance must be grounded,
in the event of malfunction or break-

down, grounding will reduce the risk
of electric shock by providing a path

of least resistance for electric current.
This appliance is equipped with a cord

having an equipment-grounding con-
ductor and a grounding plug. The plug
must be plugged into an appropriate

outlet that is properly installed and
grounded in accordance with all local
codes and ordinances.

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 appliance - if it
will not fit the outlet, have a proper

outlet installed.

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A. SELECT LOCATION FOR

YOUR LAUNDRY CENTER

Selecting the proper location
for your laundry center will improve
its performance, make installation

easier and minimize concerns like
washer walk or noise.

Check location where laundry center
will be installed. Proper installation is
your responsibility. Make sure you
have everything necessary for correct
installation (see pages 15-16).

This laundry center can be installed
using one of three systems:

• Laundry tub drain system (p. 15)

• Standpipe drain system (p. 16)

• Floor drain system (p. 16)
This laundry center must not be installed

where it can be exposed to water and/or
weather.

• Proper operation of washer cycles
requires temperatures above 32°F
(at lower temperatures, some water
may remain in washer). See page 53

for Winterizing Information.

• Proper operation of dryer cycles
requires temperatures above 45°F (at
lower temperatures, the dryer may not
shut off at the end of automatic cycles
and drying times will be extended).

• Use at least the minimum installation
spacings described on page 18. This

will ensure you have an adequate

clearance for service and proper
operation including flow of combustion
and ventilation air, and that you have

a sufficient distance from combustible
construction.

Explosion Hazard

Keep flammable materials and vapors,

such as gasoline, away from dryer.

Failure to do so can result in death,

explosion, or fire.

• Be sure your location allows for a
proper exhaust installation. A gas dryer

must be exhausted to the outdoors.
See pages 28-32 for complete exhaust

requirements.

• Check code requirements. Some
codes limit or do not permit installation
of laundry centers in garages, closets,
mobile homes, or sleeping quarters.
Contact your local building inspector.

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LAUNDRY TUB DRAIN SYSTEM

Grounded receptacle:

Within 3Vz feet of either
side of laundry center.

Hot and cold water faucets: Must
provide water pressure between 5-100

psi and be within 4 feet of the hot and
cold water filI valves attached to the back

of the laundry center.

Laundry tub drain
system: Needs a

minimum 20-gallon
laundry tub.

Support: Floor must
be sturdy enough to
support a total weight
of 500 pounds
(includes laundry

center and load
weight).

Level floor:
Maximum allowable

slope under entire
laundry center-

1-inch.

Shut-off valve:

No further than
6 feet away from

laundry center.

Rigid gas supply
line: Approved for
natural gas use.

Top of tub must be at
Ieast 39 inches above

floor and no higher than
96 inches from bottom

of laundry center.

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ALTERNATE LOCATIONS -
STANDPIPE AND FLOOR DRAIN SYSTEMS

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 laundry center.

Siphon break: Must be purchased
separately. See chart below.

Floor drain system: Requires a siphon
break, see chart below. A minimum carry-
away capacity of 17 gallons per minute is
required.

If you have: You may need to buy:
Laundry tub or standpipe Sump pump system

taller than 96 inches (if not already available)

14nch diameter standpipe 24nch diameter to 14nch diameter

standpipe adapter, Part No. 3363920

Overhead sewer Standard 20 gallon, 394nch tall drain

tub or utility sink and sump pump
(available from local plumbing suppliers)

Floor drain Siphon break, Part No. 285320;

additional drain hose, Part No. 3357090;
and connector kit, Part No. 285442

Parts iisted are available from your iocal Sears store or Sears Service Center.

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

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RECESSED AREA/CLOSET
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

Check governing codes and ordinances.
This laundry center may be installed in a

recessed area or closet.
The laundry center must not be installed

where it can be exposed to water and/or
weather,

• Proper operation of washer cycles
requires temperatures above 32°F
(at lower temperatures, some water
may remain in washer). See page 53

for Winterizing Information.

• Proper operation of dryer cycles
requires temperatures above 45°F (at
lower temperatures, the dryer may not
shut off at the end of automatic cycles
and drying times will be extended).

• Use at least the minimum installation
spacings described on page 18. This

will ensure you have an adequate
clearance for service and proper
operation including flow of combustion
and ventilation air, and that you have

a sufficient distance from combustible
construction.

• Be sure your location allows for a
proper exhaust installation. A gas dryer

must be exhausted to the outdoors.
See pages 28-32 for complete exhaust

requirements.

• Check code requirements. Some
codes limit or do not permit installation
of laundry centers in garages, closets,
mobile homes or sleeping quarters.
Contact your local building inspector.

Laundry Center Dimensions

Most installations will require at least
5qnch clearance behind the dryer for
the dryer vent.

Location must be large enough to fully
open dryer door.

713/4"

271/4"

_23718"

NOTE: No fuel burning appliances
may be installed in the same closet
as your laundry center.

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MINIMUM INSTALLATION SPACING

• The installation spacing (shown below)
is in inches and is the minimum allowable.

• Additional spacing should be considered
for ease of installation and servicing.

• If closet door is installed, the minimum
air openings in top and bottom are

required. Louvered doors with equivalent
air openings in top and bottom are
acceptable.

• Recessed area and closet installations
require a 6-inch minimum clearance

above the laundry center.

• All installations must be exhausted
outside. Use at least the minimum

dimensions indicated.

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FRONTVIEW SIDEVIEW

(DOORNOT SHOWN) (DOOR SHOWN)

**48 sq.in.-

minimum

ventilation

area

**24 sq.in.

minimum.

ventilation

area

_L**'51/2"

FRONTVIEW

(DOORWITHVENT)

* Additionalclearancesforwail, doorandfloormoldingsmayberequired.

** Openingisminimumforclosetdoor.Lonvereddoorwithequivalentairopenings

isacceptable.

** *Additionalspaceis neededwhenexternalexhaustelbowisused.Canhe0"clearance

whenhouseexhaustingis linedupdirectlywithdryer exhaust.

3"

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MOBILE HOME REQUIREMENTS

The laundry center must not be installed
where it can be exposed to water and/or

weather,

• Proper operation of washer cycles
requires temperatures above 32°F
(at lower temperatures, some water
may remain in washer). See page 53

for Winterizing Information.

• Proper operation of dryer cycles
requires temperatures above 45°F (at
lower temperatures, the dryer may not
shut off at the end of automatic cycles
and drying times will be extended).

• Use at least the minimum installation
spacings described on page 18. This

will ensure you have an adequate
clearance for service and proper
operation including flow of combustion
and ventilation air, and that you have

a sufficient distance from combustible
construction.

• Special provisions must be made

for the introduction of outside air into

the laundry center when installed in a
mobile home. The area of any opening

for the introduction of outside air (such

as a nearby window) should be at least
twice as large as the laundry center
exhaust opening.

This laundry center is suitable for mobile

home installations. The installation must

conform to the Manufactured Home

Construction and Safety Standard, Title 24
CFR, Part 3280 (formerly the Federal

Standard for Mobile Homes Construction
and Safety, Title 24, HUD Part 280).

• Laundry center exhaust vent must
not be connected with screws or other

devices which extend into the interior
of the vent.

• A gas laundry center must be exhausted
outdoors. The exhaust vent must be

securely fastened to a noncombustible

portion of the mobile home structure

and must not terminate beneath the

mobile home.

Floor /

1

Ootside
wall

Enclosure

For mobile home use, gas laundry centers
must be securely fastened to the floor.

Order Mobile Home Installation Kit
346764 from your Sears store or Sears

Service Center. Kit includes the neces-
sary fastening hardware and detailed

installation instructions. Exhaust system
hardware is also available through your

Sears store or Sears Service Center.

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B. INSTALL LEVELING LEGS

To install rear legs:
STEP 1. If you have not already done

so, lay the laundry center on its side.
Because of the weight of the laundry
center, two people should lay it down.

STEP 2. Push legs into holes in rear
corners until they snap into place.

STEP 3. Check adjustability of rear legs,
by pushing in one leg, The other leg
should come out, Check both legs.
If they do not adjust, repeat STEP 2.

To install front legs:
STEP 1. Screw front legs into the holes

in the triangular braces in front corners,
Screw them in with an adjustable wrench
to the diamond marks on the ridges.

STEP 2. Carefully stand the laundry
center upright. Because of the weight
of the laundry center, two people

should lift it.

C. REMOVE STYROFOAM

PACKING

To prevent floor damage, set laundry
center onto cardboard before moving

across floor,

Move laundry center close to its final
location.

STEP 1. Open the washer lid, The latch
under the dryer will keep the lid open,

Read, then remove the yellow card on

the agitator.

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Yellowcard

STEP 2. Pull the styrofoam packing out

of the washer.

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D. CONNECT DRAIN HOSE

Proper connection of the drain hose

will protect your floors from damage

due to water leakage.

STEP 1. To prevent the drain hose from
coming 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

Y4-inch from the end,

c. Open clamp. Twist hose back and forth

while pushing onto drain connector on
the side of the laundry center. Continue

until hose contacts the ribbed stops
on the cabinet.

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AND

PUSH

d. Place clamp over area marked

"CLAMP!' Release clamp.

Soft

coupler

If you have: You will need to buy:
Drain hose that is too short Drain hose, Part No. 388423 and

hose kit, Part No, 285442

Drain hose that is too long Hose kit, Part No. 285442
A problem with lint clogging your drain Drain protector, Part No. 367031

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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For standpipe or laundry tub drain

systems:
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.

f_Hooked

hose

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,

E. CONNECTINLETHOSES

TO LAUNDRY CENTER

Proper connection of your inlet
hoses will allow hot and cold water

to enter your laundry center properly.

It also helps prevent water damage

due to leaks.

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 you find bulges, kinks, cuts,
wear, or leaks. 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.

Flat

Washer

Hose

caopling

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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 two4hirds turn with
pliers to tighten coupling. DO NOT

OVERTIGHTEN; this could damage
the valves.

F. 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.

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STEP 3. Attach the hose with the blue
coupling to the cold water (top) inlet
valve. Screw on coupling by hand. Make

an additional two4hirds turn with pliers
to tighten coupling. DO NOT OVER-

TIGHTEN; this could damage valves.

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 will enter the washer. You will
drain this later.

If you have: You will need to buy:

Water faucets beyond the 2 longer water fill hoses: 6 ft, hoses,
reach of water fill hoses Part No, 76314 or 10 ft. hoses,

Part No, 350008

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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G. SECURE CABLE BRACKET

STEP 1. Cut the plastic strap securing
the cable wire bracket to the power
supply cord. Do not cut cable. Remove

the power supply cord from the bracket.
Discard plastic strap.

H. SECURE DRAIN HOSE

Securing the drain hose properly will
protect your floors from damage due

to water leakage,

STEP 1. Move laundry center to its

final location.

STEP 2. Use the plastic strap from
the parts bag to wrap the drain hose

together with the laundry tub or stand-
pipe. Secure plastic strap.

STEP 2. Mark the hole locations on the
wall where the bracket will be installed.

Prepare mounting holes suitable for your

wall construction.
STEP 3. Attach the cable wire bracket

to a board and mount on the wall. Check
that bracket is secure, For some instal-

lations it may be easier to make the gas

and exhaust vent connections before
attaching cable bracket to wall.

NOTE: Screws to attach the cable bracket
have not been provided because of the

variation of wall surfaces, Select the
correct type of fasteners for your type

of wall construction.

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

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I. LEVEL LAUNDRY CENTER J. INSTALL GAS LINE

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Leveling your laundry center
properly prevents excessive

noise and vibration.
STEP I. Check levelness of the

laundry center by placing a level on

top of the washer, first side-to_side;
then front_to-back.

STEP 2. If laundry center is not level,
prop up the front of the laundry center
and adjust the front legs up or down as
necessary. Lower laundry center. Repeat
STEP 2 until the laundry center is level.

The proper gas connection ensures

a safe installation that meets local
code requirements.

GAS REQUIREMENTS

Explosion Hazard

Use a new AGA approved gas

supply line.
Connect laundry center to a regulated

gas supply with a shut-off valve.

L.P. gas supply pressure must not

exceed 13" water column.
Securely tighten all gas connections.

Failure to follow these instructions

can result in death, explosion, or fire.

It is your responsibility to contact a
qualified gas line installer to ensure
you have natural gas.

• The design of this laundry center has

been certified by the American Gas
Association for use at altitudes up to
2,000 feet above sea level at the B.T.U.

rating indicated on the model/serial

number plate. Burner input adjustments
are not required when the laundry
center is operated up to this level.

• When installed above 2,000 feet,
a four percent (4%) reduction of the

burner B.T.U. rating shown on the
modellserial number plate is required

for each 1,000 foot increase in eleva-
tion. For assistance when converting

to other gas types and/or installing
above 2,000 feet elevation contact

your local service company.

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• Make certain this laundry center has the • A combination of pipe fittings must
correct burner for the type of gas in your

home. Burner information is located on

the rating plate in the door well of your
dryer. If this information does not agree

with the type of gas available, contact
your local Sears store or Sears Service
Center. Any change to the burner must

be made by a qualified installer.

• Provide a gas supply of V2qnch pipe
to your laundry center.

• If your laundry center has been

converted to use L.R gas, 3/8-inch
L.R-compatible copper tubing may be
used. If the total length of the supply
line is more than 20 feet, use larger

pipe. Pipe joint compounds that resist
the action of L.R gas must be used.

Do not use teflon tape.

• This laundry center is equipped with its
own permanent, flexible gas connector,

design-certified by the American Gas
Association, for connecting the laundry

center to the gas supply line.

uuL-_J_

Flexiblegas
connector

be used to connect the laundry center
to the existing gas line.

V_-inchNPT plugged

tapping

connection

Reduceror V2-1echgas
connector supplyline

Gasshut-
offvalve

• The gas supply must have a shut-off
valve. The valve should be in the same

room as the laundry center, within six
feet. The location should be easy to

reach for opening and c)osing the valve.

• A 1Is-inch NPT plugged tapping,

accessible for test gauge connection,
must be installed immediately upstream

of the gas supply connection to the

laundry center.

• To ensure proper combustion and
ventilation, the laundry center instal-

lation should adhere to the minimum
recommended clearances. See page 18.

• For mobile home installation, see
page 19 for more instructions.

• The laundry center must be discon-

nected from the gas supply piping

system during any pressure testing
of that system at test pressures in

excess of V2psig.

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CONNECT LAUNDRY CENTER
TO GAS LINE

STEP 1. Remove the red cap from
the gas pipe. Move the laundry center
to its final position,

STEP 2. Connect gas supply to laundry
center. Use a wrench to tighten, For
gas connections you must use pipe joint
compound resistant to the action of

L.P. gas. Apply pipe joint compound
to the non-flared male threads only.
There should be a natural loop in the
flexible gas connector, The flexible gas

connector must not be twisted, kinked
or attached with any sharp bends.

STEP 3. Open the shut-off valve in the
supply line. The valve is open when the
handle is parallel to the gas pipe.

STEP 4. Test all the connections by
brushing on a soapy water solution
(liquid detergent also works well).
Bubbles will show a leak, Correct

any leak found, Never test for gas
leaks with a flame.

CORRECT

tl.

WRONG

Y

WRONG

o

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K. CONNECTEXHAUST

A properly exhausted laundry center
will give you the shortest drying time,

lower your utility bill, and extend the

life of the laundry center.

ROUTE THE VENT

Typical installations exhaust from the
rear of the laundry center.

Avoid pushing the laundry center tightly
against a wall. This can crush or kink the
vent. Use the straightest path you can,
where possible. Avoid 90° turns.

Fire Hazard

Use a heavy metal vent.
Do not use a plastic vent.

Do not use a metal foil vent.
Failure to follow these instructions

can result in death or fire,

WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire,

this dryer must be exhausted outdoors.

• Use a heavy metal vent,

• Do not use a plastic vent.

• Do not use a metal foil vent.

• Do not exhaust laundry center into

a chimney, a wall, a ceiling, or a
concealed space of a building.

• The diameter of the heavy metal vent

must be 4 inches.

• Do not use an exhaust hood with a

magnetic latch.

• If using an existing exhaust system,

disconnect vent from the laundry center
and clean one section at a time until you

reach the exhaust hood. To clean out
lint, you can use the hose attachment

on your vacuum or, use a pole or wire
with a feather duster or rag attached.

\

\

\

\

Rear exhaust installations for standard
offset connections - (see pgs. 30-31)

Rear exhaust installations for offset
connections with cIose clearances -

(see p. 32)

• Make sure exhaust hood is not plugged

with lint. Follow the instructions in this
section to reinstall your vent system.

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Thislaundrycentermaybeconverted
toexhaustouttherightorleftside.To
convertthelaundrycenter,oneofthe

followingkitsMUSTbeused.

SideExhaustKitNo.3391335(white)

SideExhaustKitNo.3391336(almond)

Followtheinstructionsinthekitto

avoidoperationalandpersonalhazards.
Thesekitsareavailableatyourlocal
SearsstoreorSearsServiceCenter.

Typical instailations for left or right side
exhausting

DETERMINE VENT LENGTH

Maximum Exhaust Lengths:

• Rear Exhaust. The maximum length
of the rear exhaust system depends
on the type of vent, the number of
elbows and the type of exhaust hood.

Refer to the chart below.

• Side ExhausL Side exhaust adds
a 90° turn inside the laundry center.

To determine maximum exhaust

length, add one 90 ° turn to the chart.

EXHAUST HOOD TYPE

Numberof Maximum length of 4-inch

90° Turns diameter rigid heavy metal vent.

0 36fl. 34fl. 29ft.
1 26fl. 24fl. 2Oft.
2 16fl. 14fl. 12ft.

Numberof Maximum length of 4-inch

90° Turns diameterflexible heavy metalvent

0 22fl. 21fl. 16ft.
1 16fl. 15fl. 10ft.

2 8ft. 7ft. 2ft.

NOTE: Avoid pushing the laundry center
tightly against a wall. This can crush or
kink the vent. Use the straightest path you
can, where possible, to avoid 90° turns.

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STANDARD OFFSET
CONNECTIONS

Using 4-inch rigid heavy metal vent:
NOTE: Do not secure exhaust vent

joints with screws, Screws can catch

lint and slow the drying process.
Instead, use clamps to secure exhaust

vent joints.

STEP 1. Install a 4-inch metal elbow

on the hood and on the laundry center's

exhaust outlet.

STEP 2. Measure the length of 44nch

rigid heavy metal vent needed to connect

the two elbows.

Dryer

Rigid = _ (_
heavy_ _

a,

Ducttape._

& clamps

_Well

f Elbow

Duct

tape &

"=" clamps

,- STEP 2

-, Elbow
" Exhaust

hood

The vent usually comes in 2-foot lengths.

Use tin snips to cut the vent 3 inches

longer than your measurement in order
to make a connection.

STEP 3. Place a clamp on each end of
vent elbow and connect elbow to your

laundry center's exhaust outlet, Tape the

joint with duct tape. Tighten clamp.

Tape

STEP 4. Connect vent to elbow. Tape
the joint with duct tape. Tighten clamp.

STEP 5. Install one end of elbow on
vent, the other end to the exhaust hood.
Tape joints and tighten clamps.

NOTE: Once the exhaust vent is corn
nected and the laundry center is in its

final location, check to make sure the

laundry center is still level (see section
'11'LEVEL LAUNDRY CENTER).

Finish Installation. See "REVIEW
INSTALLATION" on page 33.

3O

Using 4-inch flexible heavy metal vent:
NOTE: Do not secure exhaust vent

joints with screws, Screws can catch lint

and slow the drying process. Instead,

use clamps to secure exhaust vent joints.
STEP 1. Install a 4-inch metal elbow

on the exhaust hood and, if necessary,

on the laundry center's exhaust outlet.

STEP 2. Measure the length of 4-inch

flexible heavy metal vent needed from

the laundry center to the hood.

Dryer_

Flexible_ _

,..2])

& clamps_

_,Wall

Elbow

f (optional)

I Duct

,,,,,,tape &

clamps

-STEP 2

• Elbow
"Exhaust

hood

STEP 3. Add 10 inches to the measure-
ment for each bend in the vent.

STEP 4. Add 3 more inches to the
measurement for connection over the

laundry center's exhaust outlet and
hood.

STEP 5. Place a clamp on each end of

vent elbow, Install one end of elbow on

vent, the other end to the exhaust hood.

Tape joints and tighten clamps.

Tape

STEP 6. Stretch the vent only as
needed by pulling out from the center

in each direction, De not stretch vent
sections over 6 feet. If distance is more

than 6 feet, use 2 or more sections of
rigid metal vent with flexible metal vent

attached at ends.

STEP 7. Connect the vent directly to the
laundry center's exhaust outlet or to a
separate elbow. Tape the joints with duct
tape. Secure with clamps.

STEP 8. To fit the vent over the duct on
the hood it may be necessary to make

two V2Anch cuts in the end of the vent to
allow it to expand.

NOTE: Once the exhaust vent is con-
nected and the laundry center is in its

final location, check to make sure the

laundry center is still level (see section
"If' LEVEL LAUNDRY CENTER).

Finish Installation. See "REVIEW
INSTALLATION" on page 33.

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OFFSET CONNECTIONS WITH
CLOSE CLEARANCES

When your exhaust vent is in a close

clearance behind the laundry center, or

if you are installing your laundry center
in a recessed area or closet, you will find
it helpful to install the exhaust vent by
using a loop system, A kit is available

from your local Sears store or Sears

Service Center.

NOTE: Vent systems come in many

varieties, Select the type that best
fits your installation, Three of the

most common types of installations
are illustrated here.

LOOP SYSTEM

32

i

Loop system

with standard eibows

i

PERISCOPE SYSTEM

--,/

1 '

1
1
1

1

Vent system L

with one periscope ',, j

(2-inch clearance) ', ......

I •

Loop system with one offset

and one standard eibow

REVIEW INSTALLATION

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

that you have a proper installation
and will increase your satisfaction
with your Kenmore laundry center.

[ 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.

• Installed all parts listed on
pages 6-12.

Check that the laundry center

is level.

Check that the water faucets are
turned on.

I Ensure that laundry center is

positioned in its final location. Make

sure vent is not crushed or kinked.

FINAL STEPS

[ Plug the power supply cord into

the grounded outlet or power supply.

[ Turn power supply on.
[ Wipe the interior of the dryer drum

thoroughly with a damp cloth to
remove any dust.

[ Remove the blue protective film on

the console and any tape remaining
on laundry center.

[ Take a few minutes and read the

Operating Instructions (pages 34-43)
to fully understand your new laundry

center.

Start the washer and allow it to
complete the HEAVY DUTY Cycle.

To remove air from the gas line, set the
dryer on a full heat cycle (not the AIR

DRY cycle) for 20 minutes. After five
minutes, open dryer door. The burner
should have ignited during these five
minutes. If you do not feel heat, turn
the dryer off and WAIT 5 MINUTES.
During these 5 minutes check to be
sure laundry center gas supply valve is
open. Repeat steps above. If the burner

still does not ignite, see Troubleshooting
information on pages 58-59.

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To get the maximum cleaning and
fabric care from your washer, please

read and follow these instructions.

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, Close washer lid.

STEP 3. Set WATER LEVEL Control O
based on the size of your wash load

(see page 35).
STEP 4. Set WATER TEMP Control O

(see page 35).
STEP 5. Push the Cycle Selector

Control (Timer) Knob_in and turn
to the right to desired cycle and time

(see pages 36-37).
STEP 6. 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.

HEAVY DUTY

PREWASH

SOAK--

PERMANENT
PRESS

_NtT/DELICATE

WATER TEMP WATER LEVEL

MEmUM

LOAD

W_gt_ WAgt_

_0LD WARM St_J_LL LARGE

• • _0A0 LOAD

C0LD HOT • •

• • R_$£T

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SET WATER LEVEL CONTROL SET WATER TEMPERATURE

CONTROL

Your washer lets you select a wash
and rinse water temperature setting

This control gives you the flexibility to based on the type of load you are
save water when washing small loads, washing.

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.

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

WATER LEVEL

MEDIUM

LOAD

• Using warm rinse water will leave
loads drier 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.

WATER TENIP

WARM WARM

COLD WARM

COLD • • HOT

COLDi@iCOLD

SELECTING WATER TEMPERATURES

Wash Water
Temperature Suggested Fabrics Comments

HOT • Work clothes • Best cleaning for heavily soiled items
120°F or above • Sturdy whites/ • Removes oils, perspiration, greasy soils

colorfast pastels and stains

• Diapers • Prevents graying or yellowing

WARM • Dark/non-colorfast colors • Best for moderately soiled to lightly soiled items
90_-110°F • Permanent press items •Safe for most fabric finishes

• Nylon, polyester, acrylics, • Less fading and dye bleeding
silks, woolens • Reduces wrinkling

• Knits/delicate fabrics

COLD* • Extra-sensitive colors • Best for very lightly soiled items
70_-90°F •Non-colorfast items • Saves hot water

• Hand washables

*In wash water terr eratures colder than 7O°F, detergents do not dissolve well. Also, soils ma

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 resuit of
wearing and washing of garments.

35

SETTING YOUR CYCLE
SELECTOR CONTROL (TIMER)

Use this control to choose the agitation

time and to start the washer. Each cycle

is designed with the wash and spin speeds
that are appropriate for the fabrics and
soil levels in your wash load.

• For heavy soil and sturdy fabrics,

use the full time (SUPER or REGULAR
if indicated).

• For light soil and delicate fabrics,

use less time (SHORT if indicated).

NOTE: Do not wash garments labeled

Hand Wash in your washer. Garments
that are labeled Hand Wash have:

• A fiber or construction that is

sensitive to agitation.

• Sensitive dyes that may bleed.

Follow care label directions for drying.

Items that may shrink should be dried
flat. Block these items by gently stretch-

ing to original measurements. Woolens
tend to shrink more the first time they

are washed.

HEAVY DUTY
Usethiscycleto getupto 12 minutes

ofwashtime _rsturdy erheavilyseiled

loads.

• Wash combines fast speed agitation
and fast spin speeds.

PERMANENT PRESS

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. Wash combines slow speed
agitation and slow spin speeds to reduce
wrinkling.

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 cool water.

KNIT/DELICATE

Use this cycle for lingerie and loosely
knit items, Cycle has up to 8 minutes of
wash time with a pause and soak part way
through for more gentle care of lightly

soiled delicate items, Wash combines
slow speed agitation for gentle soil removal

and slow spin speeds to reduce wrinkling.
SOAK

SOAK Cycle features 4 minutes of fast
speed 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 a HEAVY DUTY,
PERMANENT PRESS or PREWASH

Cycle with additional detergent.
NOTE: We do not recommend hot water

for soaking. It may set some stains.

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 a HEAVY DUTY or PERMANENT
PRESS Cycle with additional detergent.

36 SOAK --

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 TEMP Control.
STEP 3. Set the Cycle Selector Control

(Timer) Knob to a RINSE setting.

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

• For slow agitation and spin, use the
PERMANENT PRESS Cycle.

STEP 4. Pull Cycle Selector Control
(Timer) Knob out to start washer.

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 the Cycle Selector Control
(Timer) Knob to a SPIN setting.

• For fast spin, use the HEAVY DUTY
Cycle,

• For slow spin, use the PERMANENT
PRESS Cycle.

STEP 2. Pull the Cycle Selector Control
(Timer) Knob out to start washer.

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SELF-CLEANING LINT FILTER

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.

DUAL-ACTION TM AGITATOR

UNDERSTANDING NORMAL
WASHER SOUNDS

Your new laundry center's washer may
make sounds that your old washer 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 Wash

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.

Kenmore's DUAL-ACTION TM Agitator
gives you flexible fabric care for even

your largest loads,

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 moves in only
one direction to help you

wash larger loads. The clockwise

rotation of the agitator forces the clothes
on top down to the bottom where most

of the washing action is.

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UNDERSTANDING WHAT
HAPPENS IN EACH CYCLE

PERMANENT PRESS

IT Fill to

selected level

i •

Wash

selected time

Drain

Pause

I-2

.____ Fill for

coot down

i •

HEAVY DUTY

I-;-

selected level

i •

Wash

selected time

I I Drain

no spin

i •

Spin

IZI F,,,,o

selected level

Wash Rinse

Drain IZI Drain

no spin no spin

Spin Spin

KNIT/DELICATE

-I

--_w_. Fill to
selected level

1 •

Wash

IZI

Wash

I I Drain -

no spin

I

Spin

iT -I

__v_ Fillto

selectedlevel

Rinse

IT

selected level

i •

Rinse

I I Drain

no spin

Spin

1 Off

1

IZI

l_ I Drain -

Off

V I no spin

PREWASH

IZI

selected level

Wash

selected time

1 Drain

no spin

J •

Spin

I I Off

(reset to wash cycle

i and time)

Spin

1--11 Off

SOAK

_1 Fi,to

selected level

Agitate

IZI soak

(reset to SPIN to

drain washer)

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STARTING YOUR DRYER

Explosion Hazard

Keep flammable materials and

vapors, such as gasoline, away
from dryer.

Do not dry anything that has ever
had anything flammable on it (even

after washing).

Failure to follow these instructions

can result in death, explosion,
or fire.

To get the best drying results, you must
operate your dryer properly. This section
gives you this important information.

STEP 1. Check lint screen. Clean if
needed (see page 51).

STEP 2. Put laundry into dryer and
shut door.

Fire Hazard

No washer can completely
remove oil.

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

cooking oils).

Items containing foam, rubber,
or plastic must be dried on a
clothesline or by using an air cycle.

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

STEP 3. Set Cycle Selector Control

(Timer)O (see pages 41-42).
STEP 4. Press PUSH TO START DRYER

Button O Be sure door is closed.

O

O

4O

STOPPING/RESTARTING

YOUR DRYER

• To stop the dryer at any time, open
dryer door.

• To restart, press PUSH TO START
DRYER Button. Be sure door is closed.

• If you wish to end your drying cycle,
turn Cycle Selector Control (Timer)

to OFF.

CYCLE DESCRIPTION - CYCLE DESCRIPTION -
AUTOMATIC DRY CYCLES TIMED DRY CYCLES

The automatic drying cycles
(KNIT/DELICATE or PERMANENT
PRESS/NORMAL) save you time by
providing the best drying results
in the shortest time. This can help
you save money on utility bills and
reduce the risk of fabric damage.

Use the automatic drying cycles for most
loads. Drying time varies according to

type of fabric, size of load, and dryness
setting.

KNIT/DELICATE CYCLE

• Use this cycle for most loads of knitted,
delicate or sheer fabrics. Clothes are

dried at low heat. When the dryness
selected is reached, the dryer goes into
a 5-minute (approx.) cool-down period.

PERMANENT PRESS/
NORMAL CYCLE

• Use this cycle for sturdy clothes or
permanent press items. Clothes are

dried at high heat. When the dryness
selected is reached, the dryer goes

into a 10-minute (approx.) cool-down
period.

Using Automatic Crying Cycles

• Set the Cycle Selector Control (Timer)

to NORMAL DRY (*) which is good for

most fabrics.

• At the end of the cycle, feel the dried
clothes. If they are damp, select MORE

DRY the next time you do a similar load.
If they are overdried, select LESS DRY

the next time you do a similar load.

• Dryness is determined by thermostats

that react to the amount of moisture in
the air exhausted from the dryer. Moist

air indicates clothes are still damp. Dry
air indicates that moisture has been

removed.

• The End-of-Cycle Signal sounds
once the cycle is completed.

TIMED DRY CYCLE
Use this cycle to get up to 50 minutes

of heated drying time.

• The heating cycle is followed by a
10-minute (approx.) cool-down period.

• The End-of-Cycle Signal sounds

once the cycle is completed.

TOUCH UP CYCLE
Use this cycle to smooth synthetic and

permanent press clothes that are clean
but wrinkled from being crowded in a

closet or suitcase.

• This setting provides about 15 minutes

of heated tumbling followed by a

10-minute (approx.) cool-down period.

• Remove clothes immediately when

tumbling stops.

AIR DRY 20

TIMED DRY

TOUCH UP

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USING AIR DRY

Using this cycle gives you all the
benefits of hang drying with a shorter

drying time,

Use the AIR DRY Cycle to get up
to 20 minutes of drying time in room

temperature air. Use this setting for
items that will not tolerate heat such as

plastics and foam rubber. Also use for
airing and fluffing items such as pillows.

TOUCH UP

Refer to the following table for examples
of items that require drying without heat.
Use the AIR DRY Cycle, or place the
items on a line or rack to air dry.

Type of Load

DELICATE FABRICS
Sheer curtains (2 or 3 panels), gauze, lace, etc.

RUBBER, PLASTIC, HEAT-SENSITIVE FABRICS
Foam rubber- Pillows, padded bras, stuffed toys

• Make sure coverings are securely stitched.

• Shake and fluff pillows by hand several times during the cycle.

• Make sure pillows are completely dry. Foam rubber pillows
take a Iong time to dry.

Plastic - Shower curtains, tablecloths
Rubber-backed rugs

Olefin, Polypropylene, sheer nylon

*Reset time, as needed, to allow items to dry completely.

AIR DRY Cycle*

10 min.

10 min.

10 min.
20 min.
10 min.

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END-OF-CYCLE SIGNAL SOFT-HEA'F_ SYSTEM

Your dryer sounds a signal when
a drying cycle is finished.

The signal is helpful when you are drying
permanent press, synthetics, and other

items. These items should be removed

from the dryer as soon as it stops in

order to prevent wrinkles.

PUSH TO START DRYER BUTTON

Use this control to start the dryer.
Be sure the dryer door is closed.

Opening the door stops the dryer. It
will not start again until you close the
door and press the PUSH TO START
DRYER Button. Be sure the Cycle
Selector Control (Timer) is still on a
dry setting.

PUSH TO

START DRYER

SOFT-HEAT ®System guards against
overdrying. This helps your fabrics
retain the natural moisture they need,
prevents static, and reduces pilling -

the formation of small lint-like balls
on the surface of garments. Pilling

is the natural result of washing and
wearing of garments.

Kenmore dryers help prevent overdrying
so you get outstanding fabric care. In the
automatic drying and timed drying cycles,
clothes are dried at the temperature you

selected until the last few minutes of the
cycle. The dryer then switches to low heat.

COOL DOWN
Approximately ten minutes before the

end of the automatic drying and timed
drying cycles, clothes are tumbled with-
out heat to help reduce wrinkles and make

clothes more comfortable to handle.

AUTO DRY I

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PREPARING CLOTHES
FOR WASHING AND DRYING

Follow these recommendations to
help save on utility bills and prolong

the life of your garments.
WASHING AND DRYING TIPS

• Close zippers, snaps, and hooks to

avoid snagging other items. Remove
heat-sensitive trim that can be damaged
by drying. Tie strings and sashes so

they will not tangle. Mend tears, loose

hems, and seams.

• Check garments for spots and stains
left after washing. Do not tumble these
items. Heat may permanently set stains.

• Check pockets before washing or drying.
Sharp or metal objects can damage your

washer interior or dryer drum. Do not

lay these objects on your laundry cen-

ter; they can damage the finish. Turn

pockets of heavy items inside out for
even drying.

• Turn synthetic knits inside out before

washing to avoid pilling.

• Stained or wet garments should be

washed promptly for best results.

• Place small items such as baby socks
or hankies in laundry bag for easier

removal.

• Articles to be ironed should be removed

from the dryer while still slightly damp.

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).

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LOADING

Proper loading of your laundry center

contributes to proper cleaning and
fabric care and reduces machine noise.

LOADING TIPS - WASHER

• 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 pack-
ing 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 setting. Loads with only a

few small items need less wash time.

For these suggested full-sized loads,

set the WATER LEVEL Control to the

highest water level setting.

LAUNDRY CENTER

Heavy Work Clothes

3 workshirts, 2 pairs pants

Towels

9 bath towels - or - 6 bath towels, 3 hand towels,
6 wash cloths

Mixed Load

1 pair slacks, 2 pillowcases, 2 shirts, 1 T-shirt

Delicates

1 camisole, 2 slips, 2 panties, 2 bras, 1 nightie,
1 half-slip

Permanent Press

6 shirts - or - 2 double sheets, 2 pillowcases -
or - 2 single sheets, 2 pillowcases

Knits
2 slacks, 2 shirts - or - 3 dresses

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LOADING TIPS - DRYER

• Mix large items with small items.
Load the dryer by the amount of space
items take up, not by their weight. Do
not overload the dryer. Overcrowding
causes uneven drying and wrinkling,

and can cause items to wear out faster
(because of pilling).

• You may need to rearrange large items
(sheets, blankets, tablecloths) during
a cycle to reduce bailing or rolling up.

• For better tumbling action, when drying
only a few small items, add one or two
lint-free towels. This also prevents small

lightweight items from blocking airflow.

USING DRYER
FABRIC SOFTENERS

Dryer fabric softeners are recommended

for reducing static cling. Always follow

package instructions carefully.

• Put one fabric softener sheet on top
of the load before starting the dryer.
Do not add a fabric softener sheet after

the drying cycle has started. Instant
heat can cause the fabric softener to

spot fabrics.

• Remove fabric softener stains by wetting
the stains and rubbing them with liquid

detergent or bar soap and rewash.

• Some fabric softeners can clog the lint
screen and slow drying. Use fabric
softeners labeled as dryer safe.

SAVING ENERGY

• Use the automatic drying cycles to
dry most loads.

• Dry full loads only. Do not overdry.

• Avoid overloading dryer, adding wet
items to a partly dried load, or opening

the door unnecessarily.

• Shorten drying times by exhausting
laundry center properly and cleaning

exhaust vent and outside exhaust
hood as needed.

• Keep the lint screen clean.

• Use dryer where room air temperature
is above 45°F.

• Sort loads by fabric weight and type.

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STAIN REMOVAL RULES

Stained, heavily-soiled, or greasy items
may need to be prewashed or soaked
for best results. Soaking helps remove

protein-type stains like blood, milk, or

grass. Prewashing helps loosen soil

before washing.

• Use warm water for soaking or pre-
washing stained laundry. Hot water

can set stains.

• Most stains are easier to remove when
they are fresh. Old or set stains may

not come out. Follow package directions

for pretreatment products.

• Before treating any stain, find out what
kind of stain it is, how old the stain is,

what kind of fabric it is, and if the fabric
is colorfast. (Check the care label.)

• Washing and drying can set some
stains.

• Start with cold or warm water. Hot
water can set some stains.

• When bleach is recommended, use
a bleach that is safe for the fabric.

• Test stain removers on an inside
seam or hidden corner of the item

to see if the color is removed.

• Put the stained area face down on a
paper towel or white cloth. Apply the

stain remover to the back of the stain.
This forces the stain off the fabric

instead of through it.

• Meat tenderizer or enzyme presoaks
help break down some protein stains
so they are easier to remove.

STAIN REMOVAL GUIDE

Alcoholic beverage

These stains turn brown with age, so
treat immediately. Sponge or soak fresh

stains with cold water. Wash. If stain
remains, soak 15 minutes in a solution
of lukewarm water, liquid detergent, and

a few drops of white vinegar. Rinse. Wash.

Blood

Rinse immediately or soak in cold water
with enzyme presoak for 30 minutes or
longer. Rinse. Rub detergent into any
remaining stains. Rinse. If stain remains,
put a few drops of 3% hydrogen peroxide
on stain for 3-5 minutes. Rinse thoroughly.

Wash.
Chewing gum

Use ice to make gum hard, Scrape off
what you can. Sponge with a nonflam-
mable fabric cleaner. Let dry. Wash.

Chocolate or coffee
Sponge immediately with a nonflam-

mable fabric cleaner or apply a prewash
soil and stain remover. Rinse. Wash.

If stain remains, apply a liquid detergent
to stain or soak in warm water with an

enzyme presoak. Rewash.

Crayon or candle wax

Scrape off excess with a dull knife.
Place fabric between two blotters or

facial tissue. Press with warm iron.

Remove color stain with nonflammable

fabric cleaner. Hand wash until stain

is gone. If full load is crayon stained,
take to cleaners or coin-operated dry
cleaning machine.

Cream, milk, or ice cream
Sponge with a nonflammable fabric

cleaner, or a prewash soil and stain
remover, Rinse, Wash. Repeat if neces-
sary. Ifstain remains, apply a few drops
of liquid detergent and a few drops of
ammonia. Blot dry and rinse, If stain
remains, soak in an enzyme presoak.

Wash.

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Deodorants or antiperspirants

Light stain: Treat with liquid detergent

or your regular laundry detergent.
Wash in hottest water safe for fabric.

Heavy stain: Place face down on towel

and treat with a paste of ammonia and
color*safe bleach. Let stand for 30 minutes.

Wash in hottest water safe for fabric.

Fat, grease, or oil

Items soiled with vegetable or cooking

oil should not be washed or dried. For
other types of greasy stains, use one

of the methods below:

• Use pretreatment stain remover. Follow
label directions. Wash in hottest water

safe for fabric.

• Use talcum powder to absorb as much
grease as possible. Sponge with a non-

flammable fabric cleaner. Rinse. Wash.

• Treat with liquid detergent or rub a
detergent paste on the stain. Wash

using hottest water safe for fabric.

Fruit stains

Fresh stains: Soak immediately in cool
water. Wash. If stain remains, cover area
with a paste made of color-safe bleach,
a few drops of hot water, and a few drops

of ammonia. Wait 15 to 30 minutes. Wash.

Old stains: Sponge with white vinegar.

Rinse. Repeat procedure for fresh stains.
Grass or green vegetables

Soak in warm or cold water with an
enzyme presoak for at least 30 minutes.

Wash in water temperature and bleach
safe for the fabric. For acetate, sponge

with a nonflammable fabric cleaner. If
stain remains, bleach with 3% hydrogen

peroxide. Rinse. Rewash.

Ink or ballpoint pen ink
Pretreat using a prewash stain remover
or dry cleaning solvent. Sponge stain

continuously until all bleeding stops. Let
dry. Repeat if necessary. Wash. If stain
remains, bleach if safe for fabric.

NOTE: India and other indelible inks are
almost impossible to remove completely.

Iron or rust

Colored or non-colorfast items: Apply
lemon juice and salt. Place in the sun to

dry. Rinse thoroughly. Repeat if necessary.

White or colorfast items: Try a rust

remover. Test first on inside seam or hem.
Some rust removers are not washer safe.

Follow package directions.
Ketchup or tomato products

Sponge immediately with a nonflammable

fabric cleaner or apply a prewash soil

and stain remover. Rinse. Wash. If stain
remains, apply a liquid detergent to stain

or soak in warm water with an enzyme
presoak. Rewash.

Lipstick

Apply nonflammable fabric cleaner or
prewash soil and stain remover. Blot with
absorbent material. Repeat if necessary.
Rinse. If stain still remains, rub with liquid
detergent. Wash.

Meat juice or egg
Scrape off excess with a dull knife. Soak
in cold or warm water with enzyme pre*

soak at least 30 minutes, or treat stains
with a nonflammable fabric cleaner. Wash.

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Mildew
Wash in hottest water safe for fabric.

If stain remains, soak in warm water and
a color-safe bleach for 15 to 30 minutes.

Rewash. (Old mildew stains are almost

impossible to remove. Mildew fungus
destroys or weakens fabrics.) An alter-

native to bleach is to treat with salt and

lemon juice and dry in direct sunlight.

Rinse and rewash. Mildew may form if
wet or damp laundry remains in your

washer for extended periods of time.
To prevent mildew, promptly dry laundry

after washing.

Mustard

Treat immediately. Scrape off excess
mustard. Sponge with a nonflammable
fabric cleaner or a prewash soil and stain
remover. Rinse. Work liquid detergent and
a few drops of vinegar into stain. Rinse.

If stain remains, apply 3% hydrogen

peroxide. Rinse and wash.

Paint

Hand wash paint-stained items.

Water base: Treat stains while still wet.
(These paints cannot be removed after

they have dried.) Rinse in warm water to
flush out paint. Sponge with a nonflam-

mable fabric cleaner. Rinse. Wash.

Oil base: Scrape off fresh paint. Sponge
with a nonflammable fabric cleaner.

While stain is still wet with solvent, rub

liquid detergent into it. Wash with hottest
water safe for fabric.

Perspiration

Remove stains before ironing. Perspira-
tion stains may weaken fabric. Wash or

sponge stain thoroughly with detergent
and warm water. If perspiration has
changed the color of the fabric, use one
of the following treatments:

Fresh stains:Apply ammonia to stain.

Rinse. Launder to remove ammonia odor.

Old stains: Apply white vinegar to stain.

Rinse. Launder to remove vinegar odor.

Scorch

Severe scorch cannot be removed.
Wet stain with 3% hydrogen peroxide.

Cover with a dry cloth and press with
an iron as hot as is safe for the fabric.

Rinse well. Wash.
OR

Wet with lemon juice and spread in
the sun to dry. Wash.

Soft drinks
Sponge immediately with cold water.

Heat and detergent may set stain.

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This section explains how to care for
your laundry center properly and safely.

Proper care of your laundry center

can extend its life and help you avoid

costly service calls.

CLEANING YOUR WASHER

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 laundry center 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.

Periodically inspect and replace inlet

hoses if you find bulges, kinks, cuts,
wear, or leaks. When replacing your inlet

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

CLEANING YOUR DRYER

EXTERIOR
Use a soft, damp cloth to clean the

cabinet and console. Avoid using harsh
abrasives. Do not put sharp metal
objects on or in your dryer. They can
damage the finish.

INTERIOR

Explosion Hazard

Use nonflammable cleaners.

Failure to do so can result in death,

explosion, fire, or burns.

Garments that contain unstable dyes,
such as denim blue jeans or brightly
colored cotton items, may discolor the

drum interior.

To clean dryer drum:

STEP 1. Make a paste with detergent
and very warm water and apply to a soft

cloth. Continue with STEPS 2-4.

or

STEP la. Spray nonflammable liquid
household cleaner on the stained area.
Continue with STEPS 2-4.

STEP 2. Scrub area until all excess dye
is removed.

STEP 3. Wipe thoroughly with a
damp cloth.

STEP 4. Tumble a load of clean towels

50 for 20 minutes to dry.

CLEANING THE LINT SCREEN

Remove Lint Before Every Load

The lint screen is located on the back
wall of your dryer. Clean it before every

load. A screen blocked by lint can

increase drying time.
To clean:

STEP 1. Pull out the lint screen and

its cover.

STEP 2. Separate the cover and the
screen by squeezing the screen and

pulling on the cover at the same time.

Screen

Cover

IMPORTANT:

• Do not run the dryer with the lint screen

loose, damaged, blocked, or missing.
Doing so can cause overheating and

damage to both the dryer and fabrics.

• Some towels made of synthetic fibers
and natural fibers (polyester and cotton

blends) may shed more lint than other

towels, causing your dryer's lint screen
to fill up faster. Be sure to remove lint

from the lint screen before and after
drying new towels.

Wash Lint Screen As Needed
Laundry detergents and fabric softeners

can cause a residue buildup on the lint
screen, Wash the lint screen with a nylon
brush if it becomes clogged due to a
residue buildup.

To clean:

STEP 1. Wet both sides of lint screen
with hot water.

STEP 2. Wet a nylon brush with hot
water and liquid detergent; scrub lint

screen with the brush to remove
residue buildup.

STEP 3. Roll lint off the screen with your
fingers. Do not rinse or wash screen to

remove lint. Wet lint is hard to remove.

STEP 4. Put the lint screen and cover

back together and push firmly back into
place.

STEP 3. Rinse screen with hot water.

STEP 4. Thoroughly dry lint screen
with a clean towel; replace in dryer.

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CHECKING FOR AIR FLOW
OBSTRUCTION

From time to time, you may find it helpful
to check your laundry center and exhaust
system for proper air flow. Poor air flow
can result in longer drying times.

To check for air flow obstruction:
STEP 1. Check to ensure nothing is

blocking ventilation slots on laundry
center rear panel.

STEP 2. Inspect exhaust hood. It should

not be blocked or obstructed.

REMOVING ACCUMULATED LINT

Lint can gather inside the exhaust
vent or dryer and be fuel for a fire. Lint
should be removed every 2 to 3 years,
or more often, depending on dryer usage.

Cleaning should be done by a qualified
service person.

To remove accumulated lint from
exhaust vent:

STEP 1. Disconnect exhaust vent from

the laundry center.

STEP 2. Clean one section of vent at
a time until you reach the exhaust hood.

To clean out lint, you can use the hose
attachment on your vacuum or, use a

pole or wire with a feather duster or rag
attached.

STEP 3, Reconnect vent as described

in the "INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS"
of this Owner's Manual.

To remove accumulated lint from
inside the dryer:

Electrical Shock Hazard

Disconnect power before cleaning.
Replace all panels before operating,
Failure to follow these instructions

can result in death or electrical
shock.

STEP 1. Disconnect power.
STEP 2. Remove back panel by removing

the screws along the frame.

STEP 3. Remove lint from the dryer base

and from top of gas funnel with dusting

brush or vacuum cleaner attachment.

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STEP 4. Replace back panel;
reconnect and level laundry center

again, if necessary.

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WINTER STORAGE

Install and store your laundry center

where it will not freeze. Because some

water may stay in the hoses, freezing

can damage your laundry center. If

storing or moving your laundry center

during freezing weather winterize it.

To winterize laundry center:

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 antifreeze and

water. Some of the mixture will pump

out while the washer spins.

5. Unplug the power supply cord.

To use laundry center 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 laundry center only when

you are at home. If you will be on vaca-
tion or not using your laundry center for
an extended period of time, you should:

• Disconnect power.

• Turn off the water supply to the laundry
center. This helps avoid accidental
flooding (due to a water pressure surge)
while you are away,

• Wash dryer lint screen.

MOVING CARE

• Disconnect power.

• Close shut-off valve in gas supply line.

• Disconnect gas supply line pipe and
remove fittings attached to laundry
center pipe.

• Make sure leveling legs are secure,

• Use masking tape to secure washer lid
and dryer door.

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Most laundering problems are easily and washer problems, If you need
solved if you understand the cause, further assistance, see page 61,
Check these tables for common laundry

Problem Possible Cause Solution

Washer Leaks Household plumbing is leaking. Repair plumbing.

Inlet hoses not tight. Tighten hoses

(see "INSTALLATION','Sections E & F

Inlet hose washers not Reseat washers

properly seated. (see "INSTALLATION','Section E).

Drain hose not properly Clamp drain hose

clamped or is off. (see "INSTALLATION','Section D).

Drain is clogged. Remove drain clogs. Laundry tub,

standpipe, or floor drain must be able to
handle 17 gallons of water per minute.

Tub moved forward during Ensure tub is centered before
unloading, causing water starting washer.

to deflect oft of tub ring.

Laundry center not level Ensure leveling legs are installed.

causing water to deflect oft Level laundry center
of tub ring. (see "INSTALLATION','Section I).

Load is unbalanced. Spray Redistribute the load.

rinses are deflecting off of load.
Washer is overloaded. Fills Reduce load size.

or spray rinses are deflecting
off of load.

Won't Drain/ Drain hose is kinked Straighten or unplug hose
Won't Spin/ or clogged. (see "INSTALLATION','Section D).

Wet Loads

Correct operation of After a wash or rinse, the washer will
neutral drain, drain without spinning. After draining,

the spinning begins.

Lid is open. Close the lid.
Drain hose is more than Lower drain hose

96 inches above floor. (see "INSTALLATION','Section D).
Too much detergent- Use less detergent.

excessive sudsing.
Wrong cycle for load Choose a cycle with a higher spin

being washed, speed (see "OPERATION").

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Problem Possible Cause Solution
Won't Drain/ Low voltage or using Check electrical source or call

Won't Spin/ an extension cord. electrician. Do not use an extension
Wet Loads cord.

(cont'd)

Cold rinses, Cold rinses leave loads wetter than

warm rinses. This is normal.

Continues Drain hose is less than Raisethe drain hose
to Fill/ 39 inches above floor. (see "INSTALLATION','Section D).

Continues
to Drain/ Drain hose fits tightly into Adjust drain hose for loose fit

Cycle Stuck standpipe. (see "INSTALLATION','Section D).

Drain hose taped into Do not seal off drain hose with tape.

standpipe. The drain hose needs an air gap.

Washer Makes Load is unbalanced. Redistribute load.
Noise

Laundry center is not level. Level laundry center

(see "INSTALLATION','Section I).

Floor not strong enough Relocate laundry center

to support laundry center. (see "INSTALLATION','Section A).
Gears engaging afterdrain This is normal.

and before spin.

Upper part of agitator clicks This is normal.

during wash.

Won't Fill/ Water inlet valve Clean screens.
Won't Rinse/ screens are plugged.
Won't Agitate/

Wrong Water is turned off. Turn on water.
Temperature Hot and cold hoses are Reverse hoses

reversed. (see "INSTALLATION','Sections E & F).

Inlet hose is kinked. Straighten hoses.

Timer dial is not lined up. Turn timer knob to the right slightly

and pull to start.

Power cord not plugged in. Plug in power cord.

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Problem Possible Cause Solution
Machine Power cord not plugged in. Plug in power cord.

Stops

No power at plug. Check electrical source or call

electrician.

Fuse blown or circuit Replace fuse or reset circuit breaker.

breaker open. If problem continues, catl electrician.

Using an extension cord. Do not use an extension cord.

Timer is not lined up. Turn timer to the right slightly

and pull to start.
Timer knob not pulled out. Set and pull out knob.
Washer at pause in Allow cycle to continue

PERMANENT PRESS Cycle (see "OPERATION").

(approximately two minutes).

Machine is overloaded. Wash smaller loads.

Agitator Not The top of the agitator moves This is normal.
Working only in one direction.

The top of the agitator is loose. This is normal.

Water Level The top of the agitator is much This is normal.
Too Low/Not higher than the highest water

Completely level. This creates a perception
Filling of the washer notbeing full.

Tub is Tub pulled forward when Ensure tub is centered before

Crooked unloading, starting washer.

Tub moves. This is normal.

Laundry center not level. Ensure leveling legs are installed.

Level laundry center

(see "INSTALLATION','Section I).

Lint on Load Improper sorting. Sort lint givers from Iint takers

and by color.
Overloading. Lintcan be trapped in load if

overloaded. Washsmaller loads.

Paper or tissue in pockets. Clean out pockets before washing.
Not enough detergent. Useenough detergent to

hold Iint in water.

Detergent not dissolving. Use wash water warmer than 70°E

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Problem Possible Cause Solution
Tearing Overloading. Improper Loads should move freely during

use of washer, wash. Wash smaller loads.

Improper use of chlorine Donot pour chlorine bleach directly

bleach. Undiluted bleach on load. Wipe up bleach spills.
will damage fabrics,

Sharp items not removed Clean out pockets before washing.
from pockets; fasteners Zip zippers before washing.

not fastened.

Items damaged before Mend rips and broken threads in

washing, seams before washing.

Stains on Improper use of fabric Dilutefabric softener and add to
Load softener in washer or dryer, deep rinse only.

Iron in water (rust). Install an iron filter.
Under use of detergent causing Use enough detergent to remove

soil to be redeposited, soil and hold it in suspension.

Dye transfer dueto not Sort dark clothing from whites

sorting loads properly, and lights.

Dye transfer dueto not Unloadthe washer as soon as

unloading washer promptly, it stops.

Load is Notremoving load promptly. Unload the washer as soon as it stops.
Wrinkled

Wrong cycle for fabrics Use cold rinses and cycles with slow
being washed, spin speeds to reduce wrinkling.

Overloading. Loads should move freely during

wash. Wash smaller loads.

Washwater not warm enoughto Ifsafefor fabric, usewarm or hot wash
relaxwrinkles. Usingwarm rinses, water. Use cold rinse water.

Hoses reversed. Reverse hoses

(see "INSTALLATION','Sections E & F).

Load is Overloading. Loads should move freely during
Tangled/ wash. Wash smaller loads.

Twisted

Clothes wrapped around Do not wrap items around agitator
agitator, when loading the washer.

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Problem Possible Cause Solution

Not Drying Lint screen is clogged with lint. CIean Iint screen,

Satisfactorily Restricted air movement, Run dryer for 5-10 minutes. Hold

Exhaust vent or outside exhaust hand under outside exhaust hood to
hood is clogged with Iint. check air movement. If you do not feel

air moving, clean exhaust system of

lint or replace exhaust vent with rigid or

flexible heavy metal vent

(see "INSTALLATION','Section K).
Exhaust vent is crushed Replace with rigid or flexible

or kinked, heavy metal vent

(see "INSTALLATION','Section K).
Gas valve on supply Iine Open all vatves.

is closed.
Timer or the temperature Select the right cycle for the types

controI is set on AiR DRY. of garments being dried

(see "OPERATION").
Fabric softener sheets Use only one softener sheet per Ioad

blocking outlet grill, and only use it once.
Dryer located in room with Move laundry center where it can

temperature beIow 45°E operate in ambient air temperatures

above 45°E
Large amount of moisture Expect longer dry times with items

in the load. that hold more moisture (cottons),
Cold rinse water used. Expect longer dry times, but you are

saving energy and reducing wrinkles.
Load too large and bulky Separate load to tumble freely.

to dry quickly.

Dryer Will Power cord not firmly plugged Plug power cord into a Iive circuit.
Not Run into a live circuit with proper

voltage.
Fuses blown or circuit Replace fuses or reset breakers.

breakers tripped.
Using a regular fuse. Replace with a time-delay fuse.
Dryer door not firmly closed. CIose dryer door tightly.

PUSH TO START DRYER Press PUSH TO START DRYER
Button not firmly pressed. Button again.

Controls not set in an Reset controls in an ON position.
ON position.

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Problem Possible Cause Solution

Lint in Load Lint screen is clogged. Clean lint screen. Checkforair

movement.

Improper sorting. Sort lint givers from lint takers

and by color.

Load istoo big or heavy. Dry smaller loads so lint can be

carried to the Iint screen.

Load is overdried. Use correct dryer settings for fabric.

Overdrying can cause lint-attracting
static (see "OPERATION").

Paper or tissue in pockets. Clean out pockets before drying.
Pilling being mistaken for lint. Pilling (surface fuzz) is caused by

normal wear and Iaundering.

Stains on Load Improper use of fabric softener Usefabric softenersheets in dryer.Add

in washer, at beginning of cycle when load is coId.
Drying soiled items. Items need to be clean before

being dried.

Items Overdrying. Match dryer settings to fabric type
Shrinking (see "OPERATION").

Poor garment quality. Check quality of garment before

purchasing.

Manufacturer's care label Follow fabric care Iabel instructions
instructions not followed, carefully.

Loads are Overloading. Dry smaller loads that can tumbIe freely.
Wrinkled Overdrying. Match dryer settings to fabric type

(see "OPERATION").

Load left in dryer at the Remove load as soon as tumbling
end of cycle, stops.

Odors Household chemicals, paint, Do not use dryer while these chemical

or varnish being drawn into fumes are in the air.
dryer.

Gas Leak Turn oft gas supply line. Leave your

house, then call your local gas
company.

Unusual Clicking (Gas Dryers) - Norma! operation.
Sounds gasvalve clicking.

Thumping of rollers when Thump will go away after 5 minutes
laundry center has set. of drying.

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LAUNDRYCENTERS

"We Service What We Sell" is our
assurance that you can depend on

Sears for service, Your Kenmore

Laundry Center has added value

when you consider that Sears has
service units nationwide, staffed with

professional technicians trained on

all appliances Sears sells. They have
the knowledge and skills, tools, parts,

and equipment to ensure our pledge
to you that "We Service What We Sell'.'

Sears Maintenance Agreement

Maintain the value of your Laundry

Center with a Sears Maintenance
Agreement, Kenmore Laundry
Centers are designed, manufactured,

and tested for years of dependable
operation. Yet any appliance may

require service from time to time, The
Sears Maintenance Agreement offers

you an outstanding service program
for your Kenmore Laundry Center.

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 an annual Preventive

Maintenance Check at your request

to keep your laundry center in proper

running condition.

For more information,

call 1-800-827-6655,

6O

Forthe repair or replacement partsyou
needdelivered directlytoyour home

Call7 am - 7 pm, 7 days a week

1-800-366-PART

(1-800-366-7278)

Forin-home major brandrepair service

Call24 hours a day, 7 daysa week

1-800-4-REPAIR

(1-800-473-7247)

Forthe locationof a Sears Partsand
RepairCenterinyour area

Call24 hours a day, 7 days a week

1-800-488-1222

Forinformationon purchasinga Sears
MaintenanceAgreementor to inquire

aboutan existingAgreement

Call9 am - 5 pm, Monday - Saturday

1-800-827-6655

Whenrequestingservice or ordering

parts,always give the following
information:

• ProductName • Part Name

• Model Number • Part Number

America'sRepairSpecialists

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