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®
Front-Loading Automatic Washer
Use & Care Guide
Lavadora automática de carga frontal
Manual de uso y cuidado
Laveuse automatique à chargement frontal
Guide d’utilisation et d’entretien
Models/Modelos/Modèles 110.4778✼, 4779✼
✼ = color number, número de color, numéro de couleur
Designed to use only HE High
Efficiency detergent
Diseñado para utilizar solamente
detergente de alta eficacia
Conçu pour l'utilisation d'un
détergent haute efficacité
seulement
NSF Certified
461970239121 Sears Roe
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TABLE OF CONTENTS PROTECTION AGREEMENTS PROTECTION AGREEMENTS.......................................................2 Master Protection Agreements WARRANTY.....................................................................................3 Congratulations on making a smart purchase. Your new ® Kenmore product is designed and manufactured for years of WASHER SAFETY ..........................................................................4 dependable operation. But like all products, it may r
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® KENMORE ELITE APPLIANCE WARRANTY ONE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY 4. Damage to or failure of this product if it is not installed, operated or maintained according to all instructions supplied When installed, operated and maintained according to all with the product. instructions supplied with the product, if this appliance fails due to a defect in material or workmanship within one year from the 5. Damage to or failure of this product resulting from accident, ® date of purchase, call 1-800-4-MY-
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WASHER SAFETY Your safety and the safety of others are very important. We have provided many important safety messages in this manual and on your appliance. Always read and obey all safety messages. This is the safety alert symbol. This symbol alerts you to potential hazards that can kill or hurt you and others. All safety messages will follow the safety alert symbol and either the word “DANGER” or “WARNING.” These words mean: You can be killed or seriously injured if you don't immediately DA
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INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS Tools and Parts Options Gather the required tools and parts before starting installation. The parts supplied are in the washer drum. Pedestal Tools needed for connecting the water inlet hoses You have the option of purchasing pedestals of different heights ■ Pliers (that open to 1⁹⁄₁₆" [39.5 mm]) separately for this washer. You may select a 10" (25.4 cm) or a ■ Flashlight (optional) 15.5" (39.4 cm) pedestal. The pedestal will add to the total height of the washer.
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Location Requirements Selecting the proper location for your washer improves performance and minimizes noise and possible washer “walk.” Recommended installation spacing for custom undercounter installation Your washer can be installed under a custom counter, or in a basement, laundry room, closet, or recessed area. See “Drain The dimensions shown are for the recommended spacing. System.” Custom undercounter installation - Washer only Companion appliance location requirements should also b
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Recommended installation spacing for recessed or Drain System closet installation, with stacked washer and dryer The washer can be installed using the standpipe drain system (floor or wall), the laundry tub drain system, or the floor drain The dimensions shown are for the recommended spacing. system. Select the drain hose installation method you need. See 2 “Tools and Parts.” 48 in. * 2 (310 cm ) Standpipe drain system - wall or floor (views A & B) 3"* (7.6 cm) The standpipe drain requi
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Electrical Requirements ■ If codes permit and a separate ground wire is used, it is recommended that a qualified electrician determine that the WARNING ground path is adequate. ■ Do not ground to a gas pipe. ■ Check with a qualified electrician if you are not sure the washer is properly grounded. ■ Do not have a fuse in the neutral or ground circuit. Electrical Shock Hazard GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet. For a grounded, cord-connected washer: Do not remove ground
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2. Once the bolt is loose, move it to the center of the hole and 6. Using pliers, tighten the couplings with an additional completely pull out the bolt, including the plastic spacer two-thirds turn. covering the bolt. NOTE: Do not overtighten. Damage to the coupling can result. 7. Turn on the water faucets and check for leaks. 3. Once all 4 bolts are removed, discard the bolts and spacers. Then pull the power cord through the opening of the rear NOTE: Replace inlet hoses after 5 years of u
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Secure the Drain Hose Complete Installation 1. Drape the power cord over the washer top. 1. Check the electrical requirements. Be sure that you have the correct electrical supply and the recommended grounding 2. Secure the drain hose to the laundry tub leg or standpipe with method. See “Electrical Requirements.” the beaded strap provided. (See illustrations A and B.) 2. Be sure all parts are now installed. If there is an extra part, go back through the steps to see which step was skipped. 3.
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FEATURES AND BENEFITS Audio Visual Electronic Controls Suspension System Flexible electronic controls are easy to use whether you are a To reduce washer “walk” and “off-balance” conditions, your new beginner or an expert. washer combines: ■ 2 Springs to isolate vibration Detergent Advantage System Dispenser ■ 4 Shock absorbers at the washer base to minimize movement The Smart Dispensers make your washer truly automatic. This washer provides a four-compartment dispenser which includes Stainles
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WASHER USE First Wash Cycle Without Laundry Starting Your Washer Before washing clothes for the first time, if not completed during the final installation step, choose the Express Wash cycle and run WARNING it without clothes. Use only HE High Efficiency detergent. Use ¹⁄₂ the manufacturer’s recommended amount for a medium-size load. This initial cycle serves to ensure the interior is clean before washing clothes. For All Wash Cycles Fire Hazard 1. Open the washer door by pulling on the ha
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4. Turn on the washer by selecting POWER. Select one of the cycles by turning the cycle selector. The indicator light for the Choosing the Right Detergent selected cycle will illuminate. When you are selecting a wash cycle, the preset modifiers (Soil Level, Wash Temp and Spin Use only High Efficiency detergents. The package for this type of Speed) for the cycle, will illuminate. Selectable option detergent will be marked “HE” or “High Efficiency.” This wash settings will glow amber. If an
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Oxygen based stain fighter / color-safe bleach Chlorine bleach compartment compartment (Letter E in Dispenser Illustration) (Letter B in Dispenser Illustration) Add no more than ²⁄₃ cup (160 mL) liquid chlorine bleach to this Liquid or powdered oxygen based stain fighter / color-safe compartment. The bleach will be automatically diluted and bleach may be used in this compartment; however, powder is dispensed at the best time during the first rinse after the wash recommended for optimal timed
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To change Options or Modifiers after the cycle has Sanitized started If the “Steam Sanitize” wash temperature was selected, when the 1. Select STOP once. wash cycle is complete, the SANITIZED status light glows, (the CLOTHES CLEAN status light will glow green), the door unlocks, 2. Select the desired OPTIONS or MODIFIERS. Not all options and the wash load can be removed from the washer. The washer or modifiers are available to all cycles. See “Laundry Guide.” powers down automatically 60 m
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Cycles Cycle Spin Speed Soil Level Water Temp Wash Cycles (hr:min) (Wash/Rinse) Choose Wash Cycles by turning the selector knob. The cycle KidsWear Heavy Warm/Cold Extra High indicator light will glow when selected. Each cycle is designed for (1:30) different types of fabric and soil levels. The modifier indicator lights, on the right-hand side of the panel, will change as cycles Bulky/Bedding Normal Warm/Cold Extra Low are selected. (0:55) Normal/Casual Normal Warm/Cold High (0:50) To change
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Drain & Spin Normal/Casual Use this cycle to drain your washer or to drain and spin your Use this cycle to wash loads of no-iron fabrics such as sport wash load. The spin speed is preset to high. If desired, you can shirts, blouses, casual business clothes, permanent press reduce the spin speed by selecting the speed you want from the blends, cottons and linens, and synthetic fabrics. This cycle SPIN SPEED modifier. combines medium-speed tumbling, high-speed spin, and a load cooling process
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STEAM TREAT™ Button Sounds Use this option for heavily soiled loads that need improved stain Button sounds are used to notify you of what has been selected treatment, loads with multiple types of stains, or loads you or to let you know when something is not available. Button suspect as having stains, but are afraid may have been missed sounds may be turned on or off by selecting BUTTON SOUNDS. (no sorting or searching for stains). When STEAM TREAT™ is selected, the water temperature of the s
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■ In wash water temperatures colder than 60°F (15.6°C), Wash Temp detergents do not dissolve well. Soils may be difficult to remove. Select a water temperature based on the type of load you are Warm rinses leave the loads dryer than cold rinses. Warm rinses washing. Use the warmest wash water safe for fabrics. Follow increase wrinkling. In cold climates, a warm rinse makes the load garment label instructions. more comfortable to handle. Cold rinses save energy. ■ The Steam Sanitize tempera
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LAUNDRY TIPS Preparing clothes for washing Sorting Follow these recommendations to help you prolong the life of ■ Separate heavily soiled items from lightly soiled ones, even if your garments. they would normally be washed together. Separate lint-givers (towels, chenille) from lint-takers (corduroy, synthetics, ■ Use only High Efficiency detergents. The package for this type permanent press). When possible, turn lint-givers inside-out. of detergent will be marked “HE” or “High Efficiency.” T
