Kenmore LAUNDRY CENTER 3405594 Owner's Manual And Installation Instructions

Owner's Manual and Installation Instructions

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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

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.

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)

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)

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:

cuWir_r_::::_

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)

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)

K. CONNECT EXHAUST (pgs. 28-32)

I •

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

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.

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.

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.

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).

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.

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.

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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 /

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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