Kenmore Washer Dryer User Manual

Owner’s Manual and
Installation Instructions

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27-llnch Wide - Large Capacity

LAUNDRY CENTER

Washer • Electric Dryer

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

PART NO. 3405596 PRINTED IN U.S.A.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

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.

BEFORE USING YOUR NEW LAUNDRY CENTER

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

^ 2

_ 3

_ 4

_ 5

38

45

49

52

55

59
63

65

Keep this book and your Sears

Salescheck (receipt) in a safe

piace for future reference.

SEARS LAUNDRY CENTER WARRANTY

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 32-36 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 civailable 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. 81 TWA,
Hoffman Estates, IL 60179.

Your safety and the safety of others is very important.

We have provided many important safety messages in this manual
and on your appliance. Always read and obey all safety messages.

This is the safety alert symbol. This symboi aierts
you to hazards that can kiil or hurt you and others.
All safety messages will be preceded by the safety ^

A

A WARNING

All safety messages will identify the hazard, tell you how to reduce the
chance of injury, and tell you what can happen if the instructions are

not.followed.

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

You will be killed or seriously

A DANGER

injured if you don’t follow

instructions.

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

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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

electric shock, or injury to persons when
using your 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 2 weeks or
more. HYDROGEN GAS IS EXPLOSIVE.
If the hot water system has not been
used for 2 or more 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

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

INSTALLATION OVERVIEW

For a complete list of tools and parts
needed, see pages 5-10.

A. SELECT LOCATION

FOR YOUR LAUNDRY CENTER
(pgs. 11-15)

Laundry Tub Drain System (p. 12)

Fioor Drain System (p. 13)

Standpipe Drain System (p. 13)

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Recessed Area/

Closet Installation Instructions (p. 14)

B. MAKE ELECTRICAL CONNECTION (pgs. 16-26)

C. REMOVE SHIPPING STRAP (p. 27)

Tools Needed:

Scissors

D. CONNECT DRAIN HOSE (pgs. 28-29)

Flashlight (optional

depending on installation)

E. CONNECT INLET HOSES TO LAUNDRY CENTER (pgs. 29-30)

Tools Needed:

OR

F’liers that open

to 1®/i6 inches

F. CONNECT INLET HOSES TO WATER FAUCETS (p. 30)

¡Pliers that open

to 1®/i6 inches

Flashlight (optional

depending on installation)

(supplied with laundry center)

2 water inlet hoses

Parts Needed:

4 flat water inlet hose washers

BucFiet
(optional
depeinding on Flashlight (optional
instsillation) depending on installation)

G. SECURE DRAIN HOSE (p. 31)

H. LEVEL LAUNDRY CENTER {p. 31)

Parts Needed:

(supplied with laundry center)

Shipping strap with fastener

(pulled from back of laundry center)

Tools Needed:

Vi6-inch

open-end wrench

Flashlight (optional

depending on installation) Wood block

Parts Needed:

(supplied with laundry center)

Level

2 front leveling legs with nuts

1. CONNECT EXHAUST (pgs. 32-36)

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A. SELECT LOCATION FOR

YOUR LAUNDRY CENTER

or your Benefit

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 12-13),

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

• Laundry tub drain system (p. 12)

• Standpipe drain system (p. 13)

• Floor drain system (p. 13)
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 58

for Winterizing Information.

A WARNING

Explosion Hazard

Keep flammable materials and vapors,

such as gasoline, away from dryer.
Failure to do so can result in death,

explosion, or fire.

' 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).

' 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

Hot and cold water faucets; Must

provide water pressure between 5-100
psi and be within 4 feet of the hot and
cold water fill valves attached to the back
of the laundry center.

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ALTERNATE LOCATIONS ­STANDPIPE AND FLOOR DRAIN SYSTEMS

Siphon break; Must be purchased

separately. See chart below.

Standpipe drain system: Needs a two-inch
minimum diameter standpipe with minimum
carry-away capacity of 17 gallons per minute.

Top of standpipe must be at ieast 39 inches

above fioor and no higher than 96 inches
from bottom of laundry center.

If you have;

Laundry tub or standpipe
taller than 96 inches

T-inch diameter standpipe

Overhead sewer

Floor drain

Parts listed are availabie from your locai Sears store or Sears Service Center.
Call 1-800-366-PART (1-800-366-7278).

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

You may need to buy:

Sump pump system
(if not already available)

2-inch diameter to 1-inch diameter
standpipe adapter, Part No. 3363920

Standard 20 gallon, 39-inch tall drain
tub or utility sink and sump pump
(available from local plumbing suppliers)

Siphon break, Part No. 285320;
additional drain hose. Part No. 3357090;
and connector kit, Part No. 285442

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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 58

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).

MINIMUM INSTALLATION SPACING

• 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.

WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire, this
appliance must be exhausted outdoors.

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

*1"

FRONT VIEW

(DOOR NOT SHOWN)

• Addilional clearances for wall, door and lloor moldings may be required.

** Opening is minimum lor closet door. Louvered door wilh equivalent air openings

is acceptable.

** * Additional space is needed when external exhaust elbow is used. Can be 0" clearance

when house exhausting is lined up directiy wilh dryer exhaust.

• In the above illustration, the installation
spacing 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. Louverecf doors with equivalent
air openings in top and bottom are
acceptable.

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SIDE VIEW

(DOOR SHOWN)

• Recessed area and closet installations
recuire a 6-inch minimum clearance
above the laundry center.

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

dimensions indicated.

FRONT VIEW

(DOOR WITH VENT)

LAUNDRY CENTER DIMENSIONS

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

Location must be large enough to fully

open dryer door.

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 58
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 14.

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.

• 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.

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B. MAKE ELECTRICAL

CONNECTION

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

ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS

/or 1/oHr Benefit

The proper electrical connection
ensures a safe installation that

meets local code requirements.

A three-wire or four-wire, single

phase 120/240-volt, 60-Hz., AC-only,
electrical supply (or three-wire or
four-wire, 120/208-volt if specified on
serial/rating plate) is required on a
separate 30-ampere circuit, fused on
both sides of the line. A time-delay fuse
or circuit breaker is recommended.

This laundry center is manufactured with
the 3-wire, frame-grounding conductor
connected to the NEUTRAL (center) of
the wiring harness of the terminal block.

Do not have a fuse in the neutral or
grounding circuit. A fuse in the neutral
or grounding circuit could result in an
electrical shock.

Use a 4-conductor cord when the laundry
center is installed in a mobile home or
an area where local codes do not permit
grounding through the neutral.

ELECTRICAL CONNECTION OPTIONS
If Your Home Has:

3-wire electrical
receptacle
(NEMA Type 10-30R)

3-wire direct }

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3V:”—*-

4-wire eleclrical
receptacle
(NEMA Type 14-30R)

4-wire direct

*lf local codes do not permit the connection of a frame-grounding conductor

to the neutral wire, see the instructions on page 21.

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And You Will Be
Connecting To:

A U.L.-listed, 120/240-volt 17-1.
minimum, 30-amp., dryer
power supply cord.*

I A fused disconnect or 19-11.
^ circuit breaker box.*

A U.L-listed, 120/240-volt
minimum, 30-amp., dryer
power supply cord.

A fused disconnect or
circuit breaker box.

Go To

Page

22-III.

25 - IV.

I. THREE-WIRE ELECTRICAL

CONNECTION TO RECEPTACLE

Use a 3-wire power supply cord:

A WARNING

Ml

Fire Hazard

Use a new UL approved 30 ampere
power supply cord.

Use a UL approved strain relief.
Disconnect power before making

electrical connections.
Connect neutral wire (white or center

wire) to center terminai (silver).

Ground wire (green or bare wire)
must be connected to green ground
connector.

Connect remaining 2 supply wires
to remaining 2 terminals (gold).

Securely tighten all electrical
connections.

Failure to follow these instructions

can resuit in death, fire, or electrical
shock.

Local codes may permit the use of
a U.L.-listed, 120/240-volt minimum,
30-ampere, dryer power supply cord
kit (pigtail). Power supply cord should
be type SRD or SRDT and be at least
four feet long. The wires that connect
to the laundry center must end with

ring terminals or spade terminals with
upturned ends.

Do not use an extension cord with

this laundry center.

Do not connect plug end of power
supply cord into a live receptacle
before connecting power supply cord
to laundry center terminal block.

The power supply cord must have three,
No.-10 copper wires to match a three­wire receptacle of NEMAType 10-30R.

Spade terminals
with upturned ends
(OR ring terminals)

This blade connected

Three-wire receptacle
(NEMAType10-30R)

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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 eiectric current.
The power supply cord must be plugged

into an appropriate outlet that is properly

installed and grounded in accordance
with ail 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 your are in doubt as to whether the

appliance is properly grounded.

Do not modify the plug on the power

supply cord. If it wiil not fit the outlet,

have a proper outlet installed by a

qualified electrician.

STEP 1. Disconnect power.
STEP 2. Remove hoid-down screw

and terminal block cover.

STEP 3. Attach a ^A-inch, U.L.-listed,

strain relief to the hole below terminal
block opening. Strain relief should have
a tight tit with laundry center cabinet and
be in a horizontal position. Put the power
supply cord through the strain relief.

STEP 4. Loosen or remove terminal block

screws. Connect the neutral wire (white
or center) of power supply cord under
the center screw of the terminal block.

STEP 5. Connect the other two wires

to outer terminal block screws. Securely
tighten all electrical connections.

Neutral
grounding wire
(green/yellow)

\

Center siiver-coiored

terminal block screw

Neutral
wire
(white)

Hold-down screw

External ground
connector

V4-inch, U.L.-listed,
strain relief

3-Wire Connection with

Frame-Grounding Conductor

STEP 6. Tighten the strain relief screws.

STEP 7. Insert tab of terminal block

cover into slot of the laundry center rear
panel. Secure cover with hold-down
screw.

If local codes do not permit the
connection of a frame-grounding
conductor to the neutral wire, see
the instructions on page 21.

Otherwise, proceed with Installation
on page 27.

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II. THREE-WIRE ELECTRICAL

CONNECTION (DIRECT WIRE)

Prepare cable as directed:

A conduit connector must be installed at

junction box. Allow four feet of slack in the

line so laundry center can be moved if
servicing is ever necessary.

A WARNING

M

Fire Hazard
Use 10 gauge solid copper wire.
Use UL approved strain relief.

Disconnect power before making

electrical connections.
Connect neutral wire (white or center

wire) to center terminal (silver).
Ground wire (green or bare wire)

must be connected to green ground
connector.

Connect remaining 2 supply wires
to remaining 2 terminals (gold).

Securely tighten all electrical
connections.

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

GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS

This appliance must be connected to
a grounded metal, permanent wiring i
system; or an equipment-grounding

conductor must be run with the circuit
conductors and connected to the
equipment-grounding terminal or

lead on the appliance.

STEP 1. Disconnect power.
STEP la. Strip 3V2 inches of outer

covering from end of cable. If using
3-wire cable with grounding wire, cut
the bare wire even with outer covering.

STEP 1b. Cut 1 inch of insulation from

the end of each insulated wire. Shape
the end of each wire into a “U" shaped
hook.

The laundry center can be connected

directly to fused disconnect or circuit
breaker box with three-wire, flexible
armored or nonmetallic sheathed
copper cable (with grounding wire). All

current-carrying wires must be insulated.

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STEP 2. Remove hold-down screw and

terminal block cover.

Hold-down screw

Terminal block cover

STEP 3. Attach a %-inch, U.L.-listed,

strain relief to the hole below terminal
block opening. Strain relief should have
a tight fit with laundry center cabinet and
be in a horizontal position. Put the direct
wire cable through the strain relief.

STEEP 4. Loosen or remove terminal block

screws. Connect the neutral wire (white
or center) of direct wire cable under the
center screw of the terminal block.

STEP 4a. Place the hook-shaped end

of the wire over the terminal block screw.
The open side of the hook should face
to the right. Squeeze hook end of wire
together to form a loop.

JÜUL

STEP 5. Connect the other two wires to

outer terminal block screws using the
same method(s) described in STEP 4a.
Securely tighten all electrical connections.

STEP 6. Tighten the strain relief screws.
STEP 7. Insert tab of terminal block

cover into slot of the laundry center
rear panel. Secure cover with hold
down screw.

If local codes do not permit the
connection of a frame-grounding
conductor to the neutral wire, see
the instructions on page 21.

Otherwise, proceed with installation
on page 27.

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Neutral grounding
wire (green/yellow)

External ground

connector

Center silver-colored
terminal block screw

Neutral wire
(white)

V4-inch, U.L.-listed,
strain relief

3-Wire Connection with Direct Wire

and Frame-Grounding Conductor

ALTERNATE CONNECTION:
If local codes do not permit the
connection of a frame-grounding
conductor to the neutral wire:

STEP 1. Disconnect power.
STEP 2. Make sure the power supply

cord or direct wire cable is in place
(see steps 1 -3 on page 18 for power
cord connections or steps 1-3 on pages
19-20 for direct wire connection).

STEP 3. Remove the neutral grounding

wire (green/yellow wire) from external
grounding connector screw. Loosen or

remove terminal block screws. Connect

neutral grounding wire and the neutral
wire (white or center) of power supply
cord or direct wire cable under the center
screw of the terminal block.

STEP 4. Connect the other two wires

to outer terminal block screws. Securely
tighten all electrical connections.

STEP 5. Tighten the strain relief screws.
STEP 6. Insert tab of terminal block

cover into slot of the laundry center
rear panel. Secure cover with hold
down screw.

STEP 7. Connect separate copper

grounding wire from external ground
connector to an adequate ground. If
codes permit and a separate grounding
wire is used, it is recommended that a
qualified electrician determine that the
grounding path is adequate.

Proceed with Installation on page 27.

Neutral
grounding wire
(green/yellow)

External
ground
connector

Grounding path
determined by a
qualified electrician

Alternate 3-Wire Connection with

External-Grounding Conductor

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III. MAKE FOUR-WIRE

ELECTRICAL CONNECTION

TO RECEPTACLE

Use a 4-wire power supply cord:

A WARNING

M

Fire Hazard

Use a new UL approved 30 ampere
power supply cord.

Use a UL approved strain relief.
Disconnect power before making

electrical connections.
Connect neutral wire (white or center

wire) to center terminal (silver).

Ground wire (green or bare wire)
must be connected to green ground
connector.

Connect remaining 2 supply wires

to remaining 2 terminals (gold).

Securely tighten all electrical
connections.

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

shock.

Local codes may permit the use of
a U.L.-listed, 120/240-volt minimum,
30-ampere, dryer power supply cord
kit (pigtail). Power supply cord should
be type SRD or SRDT and be at least
four feet long. The wires that connect

to the laundry center must end with

ring terminals or spade terminals with
upturned ends.

For mobile homes or other four-wire
installations, the power supply cord must
have four, N0.-IO copper wires and
match a four-wire receptacle of NEMA

Type 14-30R. The fourth wire (grounding

conductor) must be identified with a
green cover or bare copper wire and

the neutral conductor by a white cover.

Do not use an extension cord with

this laundry center.

Do not connect plug end of power
supply cord into a live receptacle before
connecting power supply cord to laundry
center terminal block.

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Neutral wire

Neutral

I

prong

Four-Wire Power Supply Cord

(Mobile home or other four-wire installations)

Four-wire receptacle
(NEMA Type 14-30R)

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. The
power supply cord 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 on the power

supply cord. If it will not fit the outlet,

have a proper outlet installed by a

qualified electrician.

STEP 3. Attach a ^A-inch, U.L.-listed,
strain relief to the hole below terminal
block opening. Strain relief should have
a tight fit with laundry center cabinet and
be in a horizontal position. Put the power
supply cord through the strain relief.

STEP 4. Remove the center terminal
block screw. Remove the neutral ground
ing wire (green/yellow wire) from external
grounding screw.

Green/yellow wire Center silver-colored
of harness \ terminal block screw

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STEP' 1. Disconnect power.
STEF' 2. Remove hold-down screw

and terminal block cover.

Hold-down screw

--------

__ External ground

connector

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STEP 5. Connect neutral grounding wire
and the neutral wire (white) of power
supply cord under the center screw of

terminal block.

STEP 6. Connect the other two insulated

wires to outer terminal block screws.

STEP 7. Connect the grounding wire

(green) of the power supply cord to the

external grounding conductor screw.

Securely tighten all electrical connections.

STEP 8. Insert tab of teiminal block

cover into slot of the laundry center rear
panel. Secure cover with hold-down
screw.

Proceed with Installation on page 27.

Green wire
of power supply
cord or bare ____
copper wire

External
ground
connector

Neutral
grounding wire
(green/yellow)

4-Wire Connection with

Frame-Grounding Conductor

Center silver­colored terminal
block screw

Neutral wire
(white)

^4-inch, U.L.-listed,
strain relief

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IV. FOUR-WIRE ELECTRICAL

CONNECTION (DIRECT WIRE)

Prepare cable as directed:

A WARNING

GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS

This appliance must be connected to
a grounded metal, permanent wiring
system; or an equipment-grounding

conductor must be run with the circuit
conductors and connected to the
equipment-grounding terminal or
lead on the appliance.

STEP 1. Disconnect power.

Fire Hazard
Use 10 gauge solid copper wire.
Use UL approved strain relief.

Disconnect power before making
electrical connections.

Connect neutral wire (white or center
wire) to center terminal (silver).

Ground wire (green or bare wire)
must be connected to green ground
connector.

Connect remaining 2 supply wires

to remaining 2 terminals (gold).

Securely tighten all electrical

connections.

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

shock.

.The laundry center can be connected

directly to fused disconnect or circuit
breaker box with four-wire flexible armored
or nonmetallic sheathed copper cable

(with grounding wire). All current-carrying
wires must be insulated. The grounding
wire may be bare.

A conduit connector must be installed

at junction box. Allow four feet of slack
in the line so laundry center can be

moved if servicing is ever necessary.

STEP la. Strip 5 inches of outer

covering from end of cable. Leave
bare grounding wire at 5 inches.

STEP 1 b. Cut 1 Va inches from

3 remaining insulated wires. Strip
insulation back 1 inch. Shape the end
of each wire into a

“U” shaped hook.

STEP 2. Remove hold-down screw

and terminal block cover.

Hold-down screw

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STEP 3. Attach a %-inch, U.L.-listed,
strain relief to the hole below terminal

block opening. Strain relief should have
a tight fit with laundry center cabinet and
be in a horizontal position. Put the direct
wire cable through the strain relief.

STEP 4. Remove the center terminal

block screw. Remove the neutral ground
ing wire (green/yellow wire) from external
grounding screw.

STEP 6. Place the hook-shaped end of
the wire over the terminal block screw.

The open side of the hook should face
to the right. Squeeze hook end of wire
together to form a loop.

Green/yellow wire

STEP 5. Connect neutral grounding wire
and the neutral wire (white or center) of
direct wire cable under the center screw
of terminal block.

Center silver-colored

Neutral
grounding wire

STEP 7. Connect the other two wires
to outer terminal block screws. Use the
same method described in STEP 6.

STEP 8. Connect the direct wire cable
(bare) grounding wire to the external
grounding conductor screw. Securely
tighten all electrical connections.

STEP 9. Tighten the strain relief screws.

STEP 10. Insert tab of terminal block
cover into slot of the laundry center rear
panel. Secure cover with hold-down
screw.

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4-Wire Connection with Direct Wire

and Frame-Grounding Conductor

C. REMOVE SHIPPING STRAP

fot your Benefit

Removing the shipping strap is
necessary for smooth operation.
If the shipping strap is not removed,

the laundry center will make
excessive noise.

To prevent floor damage, set laundry

center onto cardboard before moving
across floor.

Move laundry center close to its final
location.

STEP 1. Read, then remove the label

over the shipping strap.

STEP 2. Pull the yellow shipping strap

completely out of the laundry center.
There should be three cotter pins on the
end of the shipping strap that comes out
of the laundry center.

STEP 3. Cut the shipping strap about

16 inches from plug end. Look for the
words “CUT HERE.” Discard end with
three cotter pins. You will use the

remaining piece of shipping strap to
secure the drain hose.

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D. CONNECT DRAIN HOSE

or your Benefit

E

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

'A-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.

d. Place clamp over area marked

“CLAMR’ Release clamp.

Soft

If you have:

Drain hose that is too short

Drain hose that is too long

A problem with lint dogging your drain

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

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

You will need to buy:

Drain hose, Part No. 388423 and

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

>Ribbed

stops

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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.

Hooked

Drain
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. CONNECT INLET HOSES

TO LAUNDRY CENTER

for ijour Benefit

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.

A WARNING

A

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

coupling

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STEP 2. Attach the hose with the red
coupling to the hot water (bottom) inlet
valve. Attaching the red coupling first
makes it easier to tighten connection
with pliers. Screw on coupling by hand.
Make an additional two-thirds turn with
pliers to tighten coupling. DO NOT
OVERTIGHTEN; this could damage
the valves.

STEP 3. Attach the hose with the blue
coupling to the cold water (top) inlet
valve. Screw on coupling by hand. Make
an additional two-thirds turn with pliers
to tighten coupling. DO NOT OVER
TIGHTEN; this could damage valves.

F. CONNECT INLET HOSES

TO WATER FAUCETS

STEP 1. Make sure washer basket is

err pty. Run water through both faucets

into a bucket or laundr/ tub to get rid of
oa"tides in the water lines that might

clog hoses. Determine which faucet is

not: and which is cold. Mark the hot water

fatcet.

STEP 2. Attach the hose with the red
coupling to the hot water faucet. Screw
on coupling by hand. Make an additional
twc-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:

Water faucets beyond the

reach of water fill hoses

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

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

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You will need to buy:

2 longer water fill hoses: 6 ft. hoses,

Pad No. 76314 or 10 ft hoses,
Pad No. 350008

G. SECURE DRAIN HOSE

H. LEVEL LAUNDRY CENTER

/or 1/oiif Benefit

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. Locate the remaining piece

of shipping strap (not the end with
the three cotter pins) from STEP 3 of
“REMOVE SHIPPING STRAP.” Use
it to wrap the drain hose together with
the laundry tub or standpipe. Push
fastener into the nearest hole in the
shipping strap.

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

for your Benefit

Leveling your laundry center
properly prevents excessive
noise and vibration.

STEP 1. Tilt laundry center forward

until rear of laundry center is at least
3 inches off floor. You may hear the
self-adjusting rear legs click into place.
Lower laundry center to floor. Check
levelness of the laundry center by
placing a leve 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 laundr/ center
and adjust the legs up or down as
necessary. Lower laundry center and
reset self-adjusting rear legs (as in
STEP 1). Repeat STEP 2 until the
laundry center is level.

NOTE: Do not tighten the front leg nuts

until after you have connected your
exhaust system (see pages 32-36).

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I. CONNECT EXHAUST

for t/om-Benefit

A properly exhausted laundry center
will give you the shortest drying time,
lower your utility bill, and extend the
life of the laundry center.

A WARNING

M

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.

•

ROUTE THE VENT

Typiii^l installations exhaust from the

rear of the laundry center.

Avoid pushing the laundiy center tightly

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

Rear exhaust installations for standard

offs(;t connections - (see pigs. 34-35)

• Make sure exhaust hood is not plugged
with lint. Follow the instructions in this
section to reinstall your vent system.

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Bear exhaust installations for offset
connections with close clearances ­(see p. 36)

This laundry center may be converted
to exhaust out the right or left side. To
convert the laundry center, the following
kits MUST be used. .

Side Exhaust Kit No. 3391335 (white)

Side Exhaust Kit No. 3391336 (almond)

Follow the instructions in the kit to
avoid operational and personal hazards.
These kits are available at your local
Sears store or Sears Service Center.

DETERMINE VENT LENGTH
Maximum Exhaust Lengths:

• Rear Exhcwst. 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 belovir.

• Side Exhaust. Side exhaust adds

a 90° turn inside the laundry center.

To determine maximum exhaust

length, add one 90° turn to the chart.

EXHAUST HOODrrPE

Typical installations for left or right side
exhausting

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.

Number of

90° Turns

0 42 ft. 40 ft.
1 34 ft.
2 26 ft.

Number of

90° Turns

0 26 ft. 25 ft. 20 ft.
1
2

Maximum length of 4-inch

diameter rigid heavy metal vent.

32 ft. 27 ft.
24 ft.

Maximum length of 4-inch

diameter flexible heavy metal vent.

21 ft. 21 ft. 16 ft.

16 ft. 15ft. 10 ft.

35 ft.

19 ft.

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STANDARD OFFSET
CONNECTIONS

Using 4-inch rigid heavy metai 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 4-inch
rigid heavy metai vent needed to connect
the two elbows.

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.

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

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

NOTE: Once the exhaust vent is con
nected and the laundry center is in its
fina location, check to make sure the
laundry center is still level (see section
“H: level laundry CENTER). When
laundry center is level, use a Vie-inch
open-end wrench to turn the front leg
nuts tightly against laundiy center cabinet.
If the leg nuts are not tight against the

cabinet, the laundry center may vibrate.

Finish Installation. See “REVIEW

INSTALLATION” on page 37.

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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.

STEP 6. Stretch the vent only as

needed by pulling out from the center
in each direction. Do 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. Secu re with clamps.

STEP 8. To fit the vent over the duct on

the hood it miay be necessary to make
two V2-inch cuts in the end of the vent to
allow it to expand.

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.

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

“H;’ level laundry center), when

laundry center is level, use a "Ae-inch
open-end wrench to turn the front leg
nuts tightly against laundry center cabinet.
If the leg nuts are not tight against the

cabinet, the laundry center may vibrate.

Finish Installation. See “REVIEW INSTALLATION ” on page 37.

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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.

LOOP SYSTEM

NOTE: Vent systems come in many
varieties. Select the type that best
fits your instailation. Three of the
most common types of installations
are illustrated here.

PERISCOPE SYSTEM

REVIEW INSTALLATION

for your Benefit

Take a few minutes to complete
this checklist. It will help assure you
that you have a proper installation
and 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.

• Removed shipping strap with
three cotter pins.

• Installed all parts listed on
pages 5-10.

FINAL STEPS

□ Plug the power supply cord into the

grounded outlet or connect direct wire

to 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 38-48)

to fully understand your new laundry

center.

□ Check that:

• The laundry center is level.

• The nuts on the front legs are tight.

□ Check that the water faucets are

turned on.

□ Ensure that laundry center is

positioned in its final location. Make
sure vent is not crushed or kinked.

□ Start the washer and allow it to com

plete the HEAVY DUTY Cycle.

□ Start the dryer and allow it to complete

a full heat cycle (not the air cycle).
After five minutes, open dryer door.
You should feel heat inside the dryer.

If you do not feel heat, see Trouble

shooting information on pages 63-64.

NOTE: You may notioe a burning

odor. This smell is common when
the heating element is first used.
The smell will go away.

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OPERATING YpUR WASHER

for your Benefit

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

A WARNING

Explosion Hazard

Never place items in the washer
that are dampened with gasoline
or other flammable fluids.

No washer can completely
remove oil.

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

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

STARTING YOUR WASHER

STEP 1. Add rneasiured detergent
directly into washer basket. Then place
a load of sorted clothes in the washer.

STEP 2. (OPTIONAL STEP) If desired,
add measured liquid chlorine bleach to
the liquid bleach dispenser (see pages
42-43).

STEP 3. (OPTIONAL STEP) If desired,
add measured liquid fabric softener to th(
fabric softener dispenser (see page 43).

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

based on the size of your wash load
(see page 39).

STEP 6. Set WATER TEMP Control ©
(see page 39).

STEP 7. Push the Cycle Selector
Control (Timer) Knob in and turn
to the right to desired cycle and time
(see pages 40-41).

STEP 8. 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.

• F’ull the knob out to restart.

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SET WATER LEVEL CONTROL

for your Benefit

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

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

SET WATER TEMPERATURE
CONTROL

Your washer lets you select a wash
and rinse water temperature setting
based on the type of load you are
washing.

• Using warm rinse water will leave
loads 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 TEMP

WARM WARM

CCID WARM

• •

HOT

• COLD

SMALL

LOAD

LARGE

’ LOAD

SELECTING WATER TEMPERATURES

Wash Water
Temperature

HOT
120°F or above

WARM
90°-110°F

Suggested Fabrics

• Work clothes

• Sturdy whites/
colorfast pastels

• Diapers

• Dark/non-colorfast colors

• Permanent press items

• Nylon, polyester, acrylics,
silks, woolens

Comments

• Best cleaning for heavily soiled items

• Removes oils, perspiration, greasy soils
and stains

• Prevents graying o' yellowing

• Best for moderately soiled to lightly soiled items

• Safe for most fabric finishes

• Less fading and dye bleeding

• Reduces wrinkling

• Knits/delicate fabrics

COLD*
70°-90°F

• Extra-sensitive colors

• Non-colorfast items

• Best for very lightly soiled items

• Saves hot water

• Hand washables

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

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

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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 soii 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 (SFIORT 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.

AUTO PREWASH

Use this cycle to get an automatic
4-minute prewash for washing heavily
soiled loads that need maximum soil
removal. AUTO PREWASH provides
4 minutes of fast speed agitation before
advancing into the HEAVY DUTY Cycle.
Your total wash time will be 18 minutes

■ For proper cleaning, use double the
amount of detergent recommended for
a wash cycle.

HEAVY DUTY

Use this cycle to get up to 14 minutes
of wash time for sturdy or heavily soiled
loads.

• Wash combines fast and slow speed
agitation and fast spin speeds.

PERMANENT PRESS

for your Benefit

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

You can select up to 10 minutes of
wash time. Wash combines fast and
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 rinse water.

KNIT/DELICATE

Use this cycle for lingerie and loosely
knit items. Wash combines slow speed
agitation for gentle soil removal and slow
spin speeds to reduce wrinkling.

SOAK

SOAK Cycle features 4 minutes of
agitation followed by a 12-minute soak
time to help remove heavy soils and
stains that need pretreatment. SOAK
Cycle is automatically followed by a
PREWASH Cycle.

NOTE: We do not recommend hot wate
for soaking. It may set some stains.

PREWASH

Use this cycle to get up to 4 minutes of

agitation to help remove heavy soils anr
stains that need pretreatment. PREWAS
Cycle should be followed by a HEAVY
DUTY or PERMANENT PRESS Cycle

with additional detergent.

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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
KNIT/DELICATE 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 speqial­care 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 KNIT/DELICATE
Cycle.

STEP 2. Pull the Cycle Selector Control

(Timer) Knob out to start washer.

SPIN PERMANEN1

SOAK

SPIN flWSE

10 RI

KNIT

8 G

SELF-CLEANING LINT FILTER

for your Benefi

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 vi/ashing and deep rinsing
the laundry. The trapped lint is flushed
down the drain automatically. You don’t
have to clean the filter.

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DOUBLE ROLL-OVER
DUAL-ACTION™ PLUS AGITATOR

for your Benefit

Kenmore’s Double Roll-Over
DUAL-ACTION™ Plus 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
the clothes on top down to the bottom
where most of the washing action is.
Special vanes help push
the clothes in a downward,
spiraling pattern, displacing
the clothes that are on the
bottom with a “roll-oveh’
motion. These uniquely
designed vanes are more
efficient in getting the
clothes to “roll” down to
where they are cleaned.

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 virater is drained from your

washer depends on your installation. If
water is drained quickly from the washe
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 thi
gearcase shifts.

USING THE LIQUID CHLORINE
BLEACH DISPENSER

for your Benefit

Automatically dilutes bleach to
ensure the cleanest and brightest
loads.

Always measure liquid chlorine bleach

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

After loading the washer, pour measure

liquid chlorine bleach carefully into the

dispenser.

• Do not let bleach splash, drip, or run
down into washer basket. Undiluted
bleach will damage any fabric it touche;

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• Start the washer. Bleach will be diluted
automatically before it comes in contact
with the wash load.

NOTE: Do not use this dispenser to add

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

Liquid
chlorine
bleach
dispenser

USING THE LIQUID FABRIC

SOFTENER DISPENSER

After loading the washer, measure and
add the recommended amount of fabric
softener into the dispenser. Follow
manufacturer's directions.

NOTE: Pouring too much fabric softener

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

NOTE: Fabric softeners are not com

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

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

To Remove and Clean the
Fabric Softener Dispenser

STEP 1. Grab the dispenser with both

hands. Squeeze and push upward with
thumbs.

STEP 2. Flush the dispenser with

warm water

STEP 3. Replace dispenser after

cleaning.

Liquid fabric softener
dispenser

' Add warm water to fiil the dispenser

until it reaches the crossed opening at
the bottom of the funnel-shaped portion
of the dispenser.

■ Fabric softener is dispensed into the
first deep rinse water automatically.

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UNDERSTANDING WHAT
HAPPENS IN EACH CYCLE

AUTO PREWASH/

HEAVY DUTY &
KNIT/DELICATE

PERMANENT PRESS SOAK

Fill to

selected level

T

Agitate

T

Soak

(washer

automatically

advances into

PREWASH )

T

PREWASH

Fill to

^ I selected level

Wash

selected time

T

Drain ­no spin

T

Spin

T

Off

(reset to wash

cycle and time)

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STARTING YOUR DRYER

OPERATING YOUR DRYiR

A WARNING

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 56).

STEP 2. Put laundry into dryer and

shut door.

A WARNING

ii

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)(see pages 46 and 47).

STEP 4. Press PUSH TO START DRYER

ButtonBe sure door is closed.

/yDuty • Large Capacity • Soft Heat

PUSH TO

START DRYER

PERMANENT PRESS

f NORMAL HU}H HEAT^

l£SS DRY

------

NORMAL DRY

MORE ORV

---

NORMAL DRY
MORE ORV

KNIT/DEUCATE

______

iOWHiAT

TIMED DRY

HIGH HEAT

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.

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CYCLE DESCRIPTION ­AUTOMATIC DRYING CYCLES

for your Benefit

The automatic drying cycies
(PERMANENT PRESS/NORMAL or

KNiT/DELiCATE) save you time by
providing the best drying resuits
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.

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.

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.

Using Automatic Drying 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. Dr/
air indicates that moisture has been
removed.

•The End-of-Cycle Signal sounds
(if selected) once the cycle is completed.

CYCLE DESCRIPTION ­TIMED DRYING CYCLES

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
(if selected) 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.

• Fiemove clothes immediately when
tumbling stops.

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USING AIR DRY

forijonr Benefit

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.

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 limes during the cycle.

• Make sure pillows are completely dry. Foam rubber pillows
take a long 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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47

END-OF-CYCLE SIGNAL CONTROL SOFT-HEAT®SYSTEM

for your

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.

PUSHTO START DRYER BUTTON

Use this contFol to staFt the dryeF.
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.

Benefit

END OF CYCLE SIGNAL

SIGNAL SIGNAL
OFF • «ON

for УОНГ

SOFT-HEAT* System guards against
overdrying. This helps your fabrics
retain the natural moisture they neec
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 overdryinr
so you get outstanding fabric care. In th
automatic drying and timed drying cycles
clothes are dried at the temperature yoL
selected until the last few minutes of thf
cycle. The dryer the n switches to low hea

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 mak
clothes more comfortable to handle.

Benefit

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PUSH TO

START DRYER

END OF CYCLE SIGNAL

SIGNAL SIGNAL
OFF • «ON

LAUNDRY TIPS

»REPAFilNG CLOTHES
=OR WASHING AND DRYING

for y0ur Benefit

follow these recommendations to
lelp save on utility bills and prolong

he 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

laundr^^ center; 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 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

for your

Proper loading of your laundry center

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

Benefit

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 reduc«
wrinkling with permanent press ciothes
and some synthetic knits. These items
should have more room to move in the
water than heavy items (toweis, jeans).

• Reduce wash time by using a iower
water ievel 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.

LARGE CAPACITY LAUNDRY CENTER

Heavy Work F’ermanent
Clothes

3 jeans
2 workpants
3 workshirts 1 dress

1 coverall

Towels

8 bath towels
8 hand towels

10 wash cloths
1 bath mat

F^ress Mixed Load

1 double sheet
1 tablecloth

1 blouse
2 slacks
3 shirts
6 handkerchiets

Knits Delicates

2 pants
2 blouses 4 slips
4 shirts
4 tops 2 bras

2 dresfjes

2 sheets
(double or twin)

4 pillowcases
6 T-shirts
2 blouses
2 shirts
6 shorts
6 handkerchiefs

2 camisoles

4 panties

2 nighties

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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 balling 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 overbading dryer, adding wet
items to a partly dried load, or opening
the door unnecessarily.

• Shorten diy’ing 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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REMOVING STAINS

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 virhite vinegar. Rinse. Wash.

Blood

Rinse immediately or soak in cold water
with enzyme presoak for 30 minutes or
longer. Rinse. Ftub 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. If stain 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.

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.

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.

Oid 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.

Iron or rust

Coiored or non-colorfast items: Apply

lemon juice and salt. Place in the sun to

dry. Rinse thoroughly. Repeat if necessary.

White or coiorfast /ferns.'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 immcsdiately 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. Rev/ash.

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 en:zyme 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
aid warm water, if perspiration has
changed the color of the fabric, use one
o" the following treatments;

Fresh stains: Apply ammonia to stain.

Rinse. Launder to rerrove 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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CARING FOR YOUR LAUNDRY CENTER

This section explains how to care for

your laundry center properly and safely.

for xjour Benefit

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

A. WARNING

AJv

Explosion Hazard

Use nonflammable cleaners.
Failure to do so can result in death,

explosion, fire, or burns.

Garments that contain unstable dyes,

such as denirn 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 1a. 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

for 20 minutes to dry.

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CLEANING THE LINT SCREEN

Remove Lint Before Every Load

The lint screen is located in the dryer
door opening. Remove lint before every
load. A screen blocked by lint can
increase drying time.

To clean:
STEP 1. Pull the lint screen straight up.

STEP 2. Roll lint off the screen with your
fingers. Do not rinse or wash screen to

remove lint. Wet lint is hard to remove.

IMPORTANT:

• Do not run the dryer with the lint screen
loose, damaged, blocked, or missing.
Doing so can cause overheating and
(Jamage to both the dryer and fabrics.

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

Ccin cause a residue buildup on the lint
sc reen. 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. Push the lint screen firmly back
into place.

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STEP 3. Rinse screen with hot water.
STEP 4. Thoroughly dry lint screen

with a clean towel; replace in dryer.

CHECKING FOR AIR FLOW
OBSTRUCTION

From lime to time, you may find it hqlpful

to check your laundry center and exhaust

system for proper air flow. Poor air flow
can result in longer drying times.

To remove accumulated lint from inside the dryer:

A WARNING

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.

tr

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. Unplug the power supply cord

or turn off the electrical power supply.

STEP 2. Remove back panel by removing

the screws along the frame.

STEP 3. Remove lint from the dryer base

with dusting brush or vacuum cleaner

attachment. Avoid damaging wires or
electric thermostats.

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:

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

• 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

• Unplug the power supply cord or turn

off electrical power to the laundry center.

• Make sure leveling legs are secure.

• Use masking tape to secure washer lid

and dryer door.

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TROUBLESHOOTING - WASHER

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

Problem

Washer Leaks

Possible Cause

Household plumbing is leaking.
Inlet hoses not tight.

Inlet hose washers not
properly seated.

Drain hose not properly

clamped or is off.

Drain is clogged.

Tub moved fonvard during

unloading, causing water
to deflect off of tub ring.

Laundry center not level
causing water to deflect off
of tub ring.

and \washer problems. If you need
further assistance, see page 66.

Solution

Repair plumbing.

Tighten hoses

(see “INSTALLATION;’ Sections E & F).
Reseat washers

(see “INSTALLATION;’ Section E).
Clamp drain hose

(see “INSTALLATION;’ Section D).

Remove drain clogs. Laundry tub,

standpipe, or floor drain must be able to

handle 17 gallons of water per minute.
Ensure tub is centered before

starting washer.

Ensure front feet are installed and
nuts are tightened. Level laundry
center. Reset rear legs
(see “INSTALLATION;’ Section H).

Won’t Drain/
Won’t Spin/
Wet Loads

Load is unbalanced. Spray

rinses are deflecting off of load.

Washer is overloaded. Fills

or spray rinses are deflecting

off of load.

Drain hose is kinked

or clogged.

Correct operation of

neutral drain.

Lid is open.
Drain hose is more than

96 inches above floor.

Too much detergent -

excessive sudsing.
Wrong cycle for load

being washed.

Redistribute the load.

Reduce load size.

Straighten or unplug hose
(see “INSTALLATION’,’ Section D).

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

Close the lid.

Lower drain hose
(see “INSTALLATION’,’ Section D).

Use less detergent.

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

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Problem

Possible Cause

Solution

Won’t Drain/
Won’t Spin/
Wet Loads
(cont’d)

Continues

to Fill/

Continues

to Drain/
Cycle Stuck

Washer Makes
Noise

Low voltage or using
an extension cord.

Cold rinses.

Drain hose is less than
39 inches above floor.

Drain hose fits tightly into
standpipe.

Drain hose taped into
standpipe.

Load is unbalanced. Redistribute load.
Laundry center is not level.

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

Yellow shipping strap with
cotter pins not completely
removed. -

Check electrical source or call

electrician. Do not use an extension

cord.

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

Raise the drain hose

(see “INSTALLATION” Section D).
Adjust drain hose for loose fit

(see “INSTALLATION: Section D).
Do not seal off drain hose with tape.

The drain hose needs an air gap.

Level laundry center. Reset rear legs
(see “installation: Section H).

(see “INSTALLATION: Section H).
Remove strap with cotter pins

(see “installation: Section C).

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

Floor not strong enough

to support laundry center.
Gears engaging after drain

and before spin.
Upper part of agitator clicks

during wash.
Water inlet valve

screens are plugged.
Water is turned off. Turn on water.
Hot and cold hoses are

reversed.
Inlet hose is kinked. Straighten hoses.

Timer dial is not lined up.

Power cord not plugged in.

Relocate laundry center
(see “installation: Section A).

This is normal.

This is normal.

Olean screens.

Reverse hoses
(see “INSTALLATION: Sections E & F).

Turn timer knob to the right slightly
and pull to start.

Plug in power cord.

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Problem

Possible Cause

Solution

Machine
Stops

Agitator Not
Working

Water Level
Too Lovi//Not
Completely
Filling

Power cord not plugged in.
No power at plug.

Fuse blown or circuit
breaker open.

Using an extension cord.

Timer is not lined up.

Timer knob not pulled out.
Washer at pause In

PERMANENT PRESS Cycle
(approximately two minutes).

Machine is overloaded.

The top of the agitator moves

only in one direction.
The top of the agitator is loose.
The top of the agitator is much

higher than the highest water

level. This creates a perception

of the washer not being full.

Plug in power cord.
Check electrical source or call

electrician.
Replace fuse or reset circuit breaker.

If problem continues, call electrician.
Do not use an extension cord.
Turn timer to the right slightly

and pull to start.
Set and pull out knob.
Allow cycle to continue

(see “OPERATION").

Wash smaller loads.
This is normal.

This is normal.
This is normal.

Tub is
Crooked

Lint on Load

Tub pulled forward when

unloading.
Tub moves.

Laundry center not level.

Improper sorting.

Overloading.

Paper or tissue in pockets.

Not enough detergent. Use enough detergent to

Detergent not dissolving.

Ensure tub is centered before
starting washer.

This is normal.
Ensure front feet are installed and

nuts are tightened. Level laundry
center. Reset rear legs
(see “INSTALLATION: Section H).

Sort lint givers from lint takers
and by color.

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

Clean out pockets before washing.

hold lint in water.
Use wash water warmer than 70°F.

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Problem

Possible Cause

Solution

Tearing Overloading. Improper

use of washer.
Improper use of chlorine

bleach. Undiluted bleach
will damage fabrics.

Sharp items not removed

from pockets; fasteners

not fastened.
Items damaged before

washing.

Stains on
Load

Improper use of fabric
softener in washer or dryer.

iron in water (rust). Install an iron filter.

Under use of detergent causing
soil to be redeposited.

Dye transfer due to not
sorting loads properly.

Dye transfer due to not
unloading washer promptly.

Loads should move freely during

wash. Wash smaller loads.
Do not pour chlorine bleach directly

on load. Wipe up bleach spills.

Clean out pockets before washing.
Zip zippers before washing.

Mend rips and broken threads in
seams before washing.

Dilute fabric softener and add to
deep rinse only.

Use enough detergent to remove
soil and hold it in suspension.

Sort dark clothing from whites
and lights.

Unload the washer as soon as
it stops.

Load is

Wrinkled

Load is
Tangled/
Twisted

Clogged

Dispensers/

Bleach

Leaking/

Bleach on
Wrong Loads

Not removing load promptly.
Wrong cycle for fabrics

being washed.
Overloading.

Wash water not warm enough to
relax wrinkles. Using warm rinses.

Hoses reversed. Reverse hoses

Overloading. Loads should move freely during

Clothes wrapped around
agitator.

Not diluting softener. Dilute fabric softener in dispenser.
Use of color-safe bleach in

chlorine bleach dispenser.

Improper use of chlorine bleach.

Unload the washer as soon as it stops.
Use cold rinses and cycles with slow

spin speeds to reduce wrinkling.
Loads should move freely during

wash. Wash smaller loads.
If safe for fabric, use warm or hot wash

water. Use cold rinse water.

(see “INSTALLATION^ Sections E & F).

wash. Wash smaller loads.
Do not wrap Items around agitator

when loading the washer.

Add color-safe bleach directly to the
basket. Do not use chlorine bleach
dispenser.

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

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TROUBLESHOOTING - DRYER

Problem Possible Cause
Not Drying

Satisfactorily

Dryer V/ill

Not Run

Lint screen is clogged with lint.
Restricted air movement.

Exhaust vent or outside exhaust
hood is clogged with lint.

Exhaust vent is crushed

or kinked.

One fuse is blown or circuit
breaker is tripped. The dryer
will appear to operate, but you
will not get any heat.

Timer or the temperature
control is set on AIR DRY.

Fabric softener sheets
blocking outlet grill.

Dryer located in room with

temperature below 45°F.

Large amount of moisture

in the load.
Cold rinse water used. Expect longer dry times, but you are

Load too large and bulky
to dry quickly.

Power cord not firmly plugged
into a live circuit with proper
voltage.

Fuses blown or circuit
breakers tripped.

Solution

Clean lint screen.
Run dryer for 5-10 minutes. Field

hand under outside exhaust hood to

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 I).
Replace with rigid or flexible heavy

metal vent
(see “installation: Section I).

Replace fuse or reset breaker.

Select the right cycle for the types
of garments being dried
(see “OPERATION”).

Use only one softener sheet per load
and only use it once.

Move dryer where it can operate in
ambient air temperatures above 45°F.

Expect longer dry times with items

that hold more moisture (cottons).

saving energy and reducing wrinkles.
Separate load to tumble freely.

Plug power cord into a live circuit.

Replace fuses or reset breakers.

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Problem

Dryer Will
Not Run
(cont’d)

Lint in Load

Stains on Load

Items

Possible Cause

Using a regular fuse.
Dryer door not firmly closed.
PUSH TO START DRYER

Button not firmly pressed.

Controls not set in an
ON position.

Lint screen is clogged.

improper sorting.

Load is too big or heavy.

Load is overdried.

Paper or tissue in pockets.
Pilling being mistaken for lint.

Improper use of fabric softener

in washer.
Drying soiled items.

Overdrying.

Shrinking

Poor garment quality.

Manufacturer’s care label
instructions not followed.

Loads are Overloading.
Wrinkled

Odors

Unusual
Eiounds

Overdrying.

Load left in dryer at the
end of cycle.

Household chemicals, paint,
or varnish being drawn into

dryer.
First use of dryer element

(electric only).
Thumping of rollers when

laundr/ center has set.

Solution

Replace with a time-delay fuse.

Close dryer door tightly.

Press PUSH TO START DRYER

Button again.
Reset controls in an ON position.

Ciean lint screen. Check tor air
movement.

Sort lint givers from lint takers

and by color.

Dry smaller loads so lint can be

carried to the lint screen.
Use correct dryer settings for fabric.

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

Clean out pockets before drying.
Pilling (surface fuzz) is caused by

normal wear and laundering.
Use fabric softener sheets in dryer. Add

at beginning of cycle when load is cold.
Items need to be clean before

being dried.

Match dryer settings to fabric type

(see “OPERATION”).
Check quality of garment before

purchasing.
Follow fabric care label instructions

carefully.
Dry smaller loads that can tumble freely.
Match dryer settings to fabric type

(see “OPERATION”).
Remove load as soon as tumbling

stops.
Do not use dryer while these chemical

fumes are in the air.

Will be gone after the first cycle.

Thump will go away after 5 minutes
of drying.

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