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Owner's Manual and
Installation Instructions
®
One-Speed
AUTOMATIC WASHERS
with Water Temperature Control
IMPORTANT:
Read and follow all safety
and operating instructions
before first use of this product.
Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A. www.sears.com
Sears Canada Inc,, Toronto, Ontario, Canada M5B 2B8 www.sears.ca
8527008 PRINTED IN U.S.A. 3/01
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BEFORE USING YOUR NEW WASHER 2 KENMORE AUTOMATIC WASHER WARRANTY 3 WASHER SAFETY ............ 4 INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS _ 6 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 10 OPERATING YOUR WASHER ..... 14 LAUNDRY TIPS ........... 22 CARING FOR YOUR WASHER _ _ _ 24 TROUBLESHOOTING 25 SEARS MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT 29 Please read this manual. It will help Use the space below to record the model you install and operate your new number and serial number of your new Kenmore washer in the most Kenmore washer. economical wa
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Limited Lifetime Warranty on Full 1-Year Warranty on White Porcelain Basket Mechanical and Electrical parts For the lifetime of the washer from the For one year from the date of purchase, when this washer is installed and date of purchase, Sears will replace the white porcelain wash basket if it chips operated according to the instructions or rusts due to defective material or that come with it, Sears will repair or workmanship, After the first year, you replace any of its mechanical or electric
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Your safety and the safety of others are very important. We have provided many importantsafety messages inthis manual and on your appliance,Always read and obey all safety messages, This is the safety alert symbol,This symbol alerts you to potentialhazards that can kill or hurt you and others. All safety messages willfollowthe safety alert symbol and either the word "DANGER" or "WARNING," These words mean: You san be killed or seriously injured if you don't immediately follow instructions. You c
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons when using your washer, follow basic precautions, including the following: • Read all instructions before using • Do not allow children to play on or in the washer. the washer. Close supervision of children is necessary when the washer • Do not wash articles that have been is used near children. previously cleaned in, washed in, • Before the washer is removed from soaked in, or spotted with ga
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Tools and Parts Alternate Parts You May Need Assemble the necessary tools and Parts listed are available from your local supplies before beginning the washer Sears store or Sears Service Center. installation. The parts supplied are in the Please reference the service numbers washer basket. located on the back page of this manual. Tools needed for connecting the drain 3¸¸¸¸¸¸¸¸¸¸¸¸¸¸¸¸¸¸¸¸¸¸¸¸¸¸¸¸¸¸¸¸¸¸¸¸¸¸¸_ _ _ • _ _ _ _ _ _ hose and water inlet hoses: If you have: You will need to buy: • Plier
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Recessed area or closet installation Location Requirements The dimensions shown are for the rec- ommended spacing allowed, except the Selecting the proper location for your closet door ventilation openings. The washer improves performance and mini- dimensions shown for the closet door mizes noise and possible washer "walk." ventilation openings are the minimum Your washer can be installed in a base- required. ment, laundry room, closet, or recessed m area. (See "Drain System.") Proper installati
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Floor drain system (view 2) The floor drain system requires a siphon Drain System break that may be purchased separately. The washer can be installed using the (See "Alternate Parts You May Need.") standpipe drain system (floor or wall), the laundry tub drain system, or the floor The siphon break must be a minimum of drain system. Select the drain hose instal- 28 in. (71 cm) from the bottom of the lation method you need. (See "Alternate washer, Additional hoses might be needed. Parts You May Nee
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• Tominimize possible shock hazard, the GROUNDING cord must beplugged intoamating, 3 prong, ground4ype outlet, grounded in INSTRUCTIONS accordance withlocal codes andordi- For a grounded, cord-connected nances. Ifamating outlet isnotavail- washer: able, itisthepersonal responsibility and obligation ofthecustomer tohave the This washer must be grounded. In the properly grounded outlet installed bya event of a malfunction or breakdown, qualified electrician. grounding will reduce the risk of • Ifc
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3. Cut the shipping strap about 16 in, Before You Start (40 cm) from plug end. Look for the words "CUT HERE." Discard end with the cotter pins. Slide remainder of shipping strap from the power cord. You will use the remainder of the shipping strap later to secure the drain hose. • To prevent floor damage, set the washer onto cardboard before moving across floor. • Move the washer to within approximate- ly 3 feet (90 cm) of the final location. Connect Drain Hose Proper connection of the drain hos
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4, Open clamp. Twist hose back and forth while pushing down onto drain connector at the bottom of the wash- er, Continue until hose contacts the ribbed stop on the cabinet. • For floor drain installation, see kit num- ber required under "Alternate Parts You May Need." Y Connect the Inlet Hoses 1, Insert new flat washers (supplied) into 5, Place clamp over area marked each end of the inlet hoses. Firmly "CLAMR" Release clamp. seat the washers in the couplings. 1/4" 1 2 1. Drain Hose 1. Coupling 2
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Clear the water lines Secure the Drain Hose 5, Run water through both faucets and 1. inlet hoses, into a bucket or laundry Drape the power cord over the console. tub, to get rid of particles in the water 2. Remove any cardboard used to move lines that might clog the inlet valve washer, screens. 3. Locate the remaining piece of ship- Connect the inlet hoses to the washer ping strap (not the end with the cotter 6, Attach the hose with the red coupling pins) from step 3 of "Remove to the HOT (botto
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4. Tiltthewasher back andremove the 3. Check to be sure you have all of your tools. wood block, Gently lower thewasher tothefloor. 4. Check to be sure that the yellow 5. Slide tofinallocation. shipping strap was removed from the back of the washer and used to 6. Check thelevelness ofthewasher secure the drain hose. byplacing alevel onthetopedges 5. Dispose/recycle all packaging ofthewasher; firstside-to-side, then materials. front4o-back, 6. Check to be sure the water faucets are on. 7. Check fo
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To get the maximum cleaning and fabric care from your washer, please read and follow these instructions. NOTE: The drawings in this section show the basic features of all models covered by this manual. Refer to the supplied Fire Hazard "Feature Sheet" for your washer's particu- Never place items in the washer lar features. 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
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LID INSTRUCTIONS These instructions are found under the lid of your washen "O]'J.,'i_rIIAY[_'.ILrf, f¢_,,_'.JI[OIkV! Add measured detergent to the washer basket. Make the selections for these washer controls. 1. SELECT & ADJUST • WATER LEVEL Adjust to load size. • WASH / RINSE TEMP ....... Selection is based on type of fabric and soil. 2. SELECT CYCLE Choose more time for heavily soiled loads and less time for lightly soiled loads. 3. PULL TIMER TO START ..... Lid must be closed to complete cycl
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STARTING YOUR WASHER STEP 6. Pull the Cycle Selector Control (Timer) knob O out. The dial will rotate as STEP 1. Add measured detergent the cycle progresses. The knob will not directly into washer basket, Then place rotate. a load of sorted clothes in the washer. STOPPING/RESTARTING STEP 2, Close washer lid. YOUR WASHER STEP 3. Set WATER LEVEL Control O • To stop the washer at any time, push based on the size of your wash load. the Cycle Selector Control (Timer) STEP 4. Set the WATER TEMPERATURE
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SET WATER LEVEL CONTROL SET WATER TEMPERATURE CONTROL Your washer lets you select a wash water setting based on the type of load This control gives you the flexibility to you are washing. save water when washing small loads. • All rinses are cold to save energy. Your washer lets you select a water setting based on the size of your WARM wash load. COLD COLD l HOT • For normal loads, start with a medium COLD COLD depending on your load. Clothes should move freely and roll toward the agitator. • To
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SETTING YOUR CYCLE PERMANENT PRESS SELECTOR (TIMER) CONTROL • For sturdy or heavily soiled loads, use SUPER, The PERMANENT PRESS Cycle • For moderately soiled loads, use includes a load cooling process REGULAR, that reduces wrinkling compared • For delicate or lightly soiled loads, to other cycles. use SHORT. You can select up to 10 minutes of wash time. HEAVY DUTY NOTE: When the timer reaches PAUSE, Use this cycle to get up to 14 minutes of wash time, Wash combines fast speed the washer will dr
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RINSE AND SPIN SPIN ONLY When using extra detergent for heavily A drain and spin may help shorten drying soiled clothes, or washing special-care times for some heavy fabrics or special- items, you may find an extra rinse and care items by removing excess water. spin is needed. STEP 1. Set the Cycle Selector Control STEP 1. Set WATER LEVEL Control. (Timer) knob to a SPIN setting. STEP 2. Set WATER TEMPERATURE STEP 2. Pull the Cycle Selector Control Control. (Timer) knob out to start washer. STEP
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UNDERSTANDING WHAT HAPPENS IN EACH CYCLE PERMANENT PRESS HEAVY DUTY Fill to _ Fill to select; level selected level Wash • selected time Wash • selected time Partial Drain • • _ Drain - no spin Pause • • Spin cool down • Fill for • _ Fill to selected Wash level W Rinse no spin Drain - Spin no spin Drain - Spin _[_ Fill to select; level Off Rinse | Drain - '_ I no spin Spin Off 2O
