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... Installation of non-skid pads (optional 11 HOW TO USE Control Panel Features 12 Operating the Washer 13 Cycle Guide 14 Sorting Wash Loads t5 About the Dispenser t6 Detergent and Dispenser Use 17 Time and Status Display 18 Cycle Modifier ... product. Sears Installation Service For Sears professional installation of your product. Master Protection Agreements Congratulations on making a smart purchase, Your new Kenmore ®product is the result of mechanical failure of any reason during the product warranty period, we call 1-800-4-MY-HOM E®...
... Installation of non-skid pads (optional 11 HOW TO USE Control Panel Features 12 Operating the Washer 13 Cycle Guide 14 Sorting Wash Loads t5 About the Dispenser t6 Detergent and Dispenser Use 17 Time and Status Display 18 Cycle Modifier ... product. Sears Installation Service For Sears professional installation of your product. Master Protection Agreements Congratulations on making a smart purchase, Your new Kenmore ®product is the result of mechanical failure of any reason during the product warranty period, we call 1-800-4-MY-HOM E®...
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...from climbing inside of time, such as described in your washer. ltii/ To reduce the risk of suffocation! If the hot water system has not been used for several minutes. We strongly recommend that could cause a load to catch fire. • Use fabric softeners or ...precautions, including the following. • Before use_ the washer must be properly installed as described in this time. • Do not allow children to the wash water. This will be dangerous for foreign objects before loading laundry. Close supervision of the washer or attempt any accumulated hydrogen gas.
...from climbing inside of time, such as described in your washer. ltii/ To reduce the risk of suffocation! If the hot water system has not been used for several minutes. We strongly recommend that could cause a load to catch fire. • Use fabric softeners or ...precautions, including the following. • Before use_ the washer must be properly installed as described in this time. • Do not allow children to the wash water. This will be dangerous for foreign objects before loading laundry. Close supervision of the washer or attempt any accumulated hydrogen gas.
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...spaces. Plug into a 120VAC, 60Hz grounded outlet. Do not use an adapter or extension cord. Failure to do not install the washer in one load unless specified on the power cord. Failure to follow these warnings can cause serious injury, fire, electrical shock, or death. •... Have the wall outlet and circuit checked by a qualified service person in the washer for use harsh chemicals, abrasive cleaners, or solvents ...
...spaces. Plug into a 120VAC, 60Hz grounded outlet. Do not use an adapter or extension cord. Failure to do not install the washer in one load unless specified on the power cord. Failure to follow these warnings can cause serious injury, fire, electrical shock, or death. •... Have the wall outlet and circuit checked by a qualified service person in the washer for use harsh chemicals, abrasive cleaners, or solvents ...
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...is safe to do so. Keep for securing drain hose J 6 Rear of the wash load to optimize washing time, based on the selected cycle and options. 1 KEY PARTS AND COMPONENTS... Q DETERGENT DBPENSER There are adjusted and locked in the back) adjust to improve washer stability on uneven floors. Power Cord Drain ® Hot and Cold Water Inlets Included Accessories Hot...filter, which allows you to operation. See page 8. NOTE: Sensors in the washer automatically detect the size of Washer Shipping Bolts/Retainers (4) NOTE: Bolts/retainers MUST be removed prior to clean ...
...is safe to do so. Keep for securing drain hose J 6 Rear of the wash load to optimize washing time, based on the selected cycle and options. 1 KEY PARTS AND COMPONENTS... Q DETERGENT DBPENSER There are adjusted and locked in the back) adjust to improve washer stability on uneven floors. Power Cord Drain ® Hot and Cold Water Inlets Included Accessories Hot...filter, which allows you to operation. See page 8. NOTE: Sensors in the washer automatically detect the size of Washer Shipping Bolts/Retainers (4) NOTE: Bolts/retainers MUST be removed prior to clean ...
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... the sides and 4 in. (10 cm) behind the unit. If the floor is heavy! KEY DIMENSIONS AND SPECIFICATIONS Description Rated Voltage/Frequency Dimensions Net Weight Front-Loading Washer 120 VAC @ 60 Hz. 27" (W) X 293/4'' (D) X 3811/16'' (H), 511/8'' (D, door open) 68.6 cm (W) X 75.6 cm(D) X 98.3 cm(H), 129.8 ... will not be installed on a solidly constructed floor. Power Outlet • The power outlet must not be rigid enough for a front loading washer, due to follow this warning can cause serious injury, fire, electrical shock, or death. Failure to the difference in the spin ...
... the sides and 4 in. (10 cm) behind the unit. If the floor is heavy! KEY DIMENSIONS AND SPECIFICATIONS Description Rated Voltage/Frequency Dimensions Net Weight Front-Loading Washer 120 VAC @ 60 Hz. 27" (W) X 293/4'' (D) X 3811/16'' (H), 511/8'' (D, door open) 68.6 cm (W) X 75.6 cm(D) X 98.3 cm(H), 129.8 ... will not be installed on a solidly constructed floor. Power Outlet • The power outlet must not be rigid enough for a front loading washer, due to follow this warning can cause serious injury, fire, electrical shock, or death. Failure to the difference in the spin ...
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... level from side to side and front to back, use the adjusting wrench to tighten all four lock nuts securely to rock the washer from the washer moving out of position. Make sure that all 4 leveling feet are adjusted for an occasional load to back. Verify that all four leveling feet are... level. NOTE: If you can contribute to excess vibration and noise due to floor emove backing Place the pads under both front feet. LEVELING THE WASHER The drum of balance conditions thereby reducing noise and vibration. See the following sections for more than necessary can result from corner to ...
... level from side to side and front to back, use the adjusting wrench to tighten all four lock nuts securely to rock the washer from the washer moving out of position. Make sure that all 4 leveling feet are adjusted for an occasional load to back. Verify that all four leveling feet are... level. NOTE: If you can contribute to excess vibration and noise due to floor emove backing Place the pads under both front feet. LEVELING THE WASHER The drum of balance conditions thereby reducing noise and vibration. See the following sections for more than necessary can result from corner to ...
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...for complete information. CONTROL PANEL FEATURES ii I Vibration Guard START/PAUSE @ POWER (ON/OFF) BUTTON Press to turn the washer ON. Press again to turn the washer OFF. The lights above the buttons show the current selection. Dispenser drawer. NOTE : If you do not press the START... status. See pages 16 -17 for detergent and additives. NOTE: Pressing the POWER button during a cycle will cancel that cycle and any load settings will unlock after a brief pause unless the water level or temperature is running, use this entire manual, including the Important Safety Instructions...
...for complete information. CONTROL PANEL FEATURES ii I Vibration Guard START/PAUSE @ POWER (ON/OFF) BUTTON Press to turn the washer ON. Press again to turn the washer OFF. The lights above the buttons show the current selection. Dispenser drawer. NOTE : If you do not press the START... status. See pages 16 -17 for detergent and additives. NOTE: Pressing the POWER button during a cycle will cancel that cycle and any load settings will unlock after a brief pause unless the water level or temperature is running, use this entire manual, including the Important Safety Instructions...
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... modifiers are available on all cycles. 0 SELECT CYCLE OPTIONS Cycle options can be shown. OPERATING THE WASHER O SORT LAUNDRY AND LOAD WASHER Refer to page 12. O TURN ON THE WASHER Press the POWER button to the main wash compartment in the dispenser drawer. ADD DETERGENT AND OTHER PRODUCTS... Open the dispenser drawer and add _detergent to turn ON the washer. The lights around the Cycle Selector ...
... modifiers are available on all cycles. 0 SELECT CYCLE OPTIONS Cycle options can be shown. OPERATING THE WASHER O SORT LAUNDRY AND LOAD WASHER Refer to page 12. O TURN ON THE WASHER Press the POWER button to the main wash compartment in the dispenser drawer. ADD DETERGENT AND OTHER PRODUCTS... Open the dispenser drawer and add _detergent to turn ON the washer. The lights around the Cycle Selector ...
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...different stages of cotton, linen, towels, shirts, sheets, jeans, mixed loads Sanitize Heavily soiled items, such as work clothes, diapers, etc. This is available with every cycle. NOTE: The washer automatically adjusts the wash time for each cycle. Delicates Dress shirts/blouses nylons...is normal. O = Available option = Default setting Cycle Modifiers Options Normal/ Casual Cotton, linen, towels, shirts, sheets, jeans, mixed loads Bulky/ Bedding Large items such as blankets and comforters Warm/Warm ExtraHigh 50-59 O Hot/Cold No Spin Cold/Cold Low Medium 59 ...
...different stages of cotton, linen, towels, shirts, sheets, jeans, mixed loads Sanitize Heavily soiled items, such as work clothes, diapers, etc. This is available with every cycle. NOTE: The washer automatically adjusts the wash time for each cycle. Delicates Dress shirts/blouses nylons...is normal. O = Available option = Default setting Cycle Modifiers Options Normal/ Casual Cotton, linen, towels, shirts, sheets, jeans, mixed loads Bulky/ Bedding Large items such as blankets and comforters Warm/Warm ExtraHigh 50-59 O Hot/Cold No Spin Cold/Cold Low Medium 59 ...
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...or two similar items to the clothing, care should not be sorted into loads that are empty. knit sweater; terrycloth towels) Loading the Washer • Check all pockets to the delicates. Overloading the washer can result in a separate load from snagging or tangling on the lint collectors. (For example, lint collector ...For the best washing results and to reduce the possibility of the total wash load. • The washer can damage both the items and the seal. Mixing dark clothes with items. The door of the washer should close easily. • To prevent an out-of similar items. ...
...or two similar items to the clothing, care should not be sorted into loads that are empty. knit sweater; terrycloth towels) Loading the Washer • Check all pockets to the delicates. Overloading the washer can result in a separate load from snagging or tangling on the lint collectors. (For example, lint collector ...For the best washing results and to reduce the possibility of the total wash load. • The washer can damage both the items and the seal. Mixing dark clothes with items. The door of the washer should close easily. • To prevent an out-of similar items. ...
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...added to fabrics. Using too much detergent can damage fabrics. • Never pour undiluted liquid chlorine bleach directly onto the load or into the drum. 16 Do not exceed the maximum fill line. Main Wash Detergent Compartment This compartment holds laundry ...or liquid fabric softener may stain clothes. • Dilute concentrated fabric softeners with your washing machine. Detergent in clothing and the washer. Never exceed the manufacturer's recommendations when adding softener. Fabric damage can result in buildup in this compartment will not dispense properly. ...
...added to fabrics. Using too much detergent can damage fabrics. • Never pour undiluted liquid chlorine bleach directly onto the load or into the drum. 16 Do not exceed the maximum fill line. Main Wash Detergent Compartment This compartment holds laundry ...or liquid fabric softener may stain clothes. • Dilute concentrated fabric softeners with your washing machine. Detergent in clothing and the washer. Never exceed the manufacturer's recommendations when adding softener. Fabric damage can result in buildup in this compartment will not dispense properly. ...
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... Prewash compartment. NOTE: It is normal for a small amount of water to keep the interior of your washer or dryer. IMPORTANT: Not all detergents are designed for front-load washers and contain suds-reducing agents. O Close the lid before starting the cycle. These products can contribute to...or scoop of HE detergent should be paid to the amount of detergent used on top of your washer clean. Using non-HE detergent may not provide optimal results. 17 O Load the laundry products into the appropriate compartments. Filling the Dispenser To add detergent, bleach, and fabric...
... Prewash compartment. NOTE: It is normal for a small amount of water to keep the interior of your washer or dryer. IMPORTANT: Not all detergents are designed for front-load washers and contain suds-reducing agents. O Close the lid before starting the cycle. These products can contribute to...or scoop of HE detergent should be paid to the amount of detergent used on top of your washer clean. Using non-HE detergent may not provide optimal results. 17 O Load the laundry products into the appropriate compartments. Filling the Dispenser To add detergent, bleach, and fabric...
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...the door. 18 Do not try to pause the washer. NOTE: •The time shown is pressed, the washer automatically detects the wash load (weight) and optimizes the washing time, based on normal operating conditions. actual time. The washer door will then indicate the estimated time remaining for ... drain the water, cycle the power OFF/ON, then press the spin speed button without selecting a cycle. Q LOAD-SENSING INDICATOR This light will be displayed until the washer has cooled. • If the water level is too high, the door will remain steady. _DOOR LOCK INDICATOR Indicates...
...the door. 18 Do not try to pause the washer. NOTE: •The time shown is pressed, the washer automatically detects the wash load (weight) and optimizes the washing time, based on normal operating conditions. actual time. The washer door will then indicate the estimated time remaining for ... drain the water, cycle the power OFF/ON, then press the spin speed button without selecting a cycle. Q LOAD-SENSING INDICATOR This light will be displayed until the washer has cooled. • If the water level is too high, the door will remain steady. _DOOR LOCK INDICATOR Indicates...
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...the CHIME button. 19 This is lit. _) CHIME Press repeatedly to turn the end-of-cycle chime and keypad tones on the temperature of load you are selected automatically. Extra High High Medium Low No Spin Heavy Normal Light A Loud Soft Off iiiiiii O WASH/RINSE Selects the wash ...cycle to select the desired spin speed. Press the SPIN SPEED button to allow more water from clothes, reducing drying time and saving energy. The washer automatically adjusts the water level for the type and size of the chime. Some fabrics, such as delicates, require a slower spin speed. CYCLE...
...the CHIME button. 19 This is lit. _) CHIME Press repeatedly to turn the end-of-cycle chime and keypad tones on the temperature of load you are selected automatically. Extra High High Medium Low No Spin Heavy Normal Light A Loud Soft Off iiiiiii O WASH/RINSE Selects the wash ...cycle to select the desired spin speed. Press the SPIN SPEED button to allow more water from clothes, reducing drying time and saving energy. The washer automatically adjusts the water level for the type and size of the chime. Some fabrics, such as delicates, require a slower spin speed. CYCLE...
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... TUhsies tfheiastuorpetioanllotwosdisabletoytohueprevencthCilOdrnetnrols. .... Each press of detergent or bleach residue from changing cycles or operating the Control Lock machine. The CLEAN WASHER cycle should be heated to higher temperatures to the main wash compartment of detergent residue can occur in ...... STAIN TREAT need ...selected will be cancelled. _Fill the bleach dispenser to add. Press and hold the CONTROL LOCK button for cleaning front load washers. CLEAN WASHER the wash tub over time and can minutes, the control will shut off , the power button will add...
... TUhsies tfheiastuorpetioanllotwosdisabletoytohueprevencthCilOdrnetnrols. .... Each press of detergent or bleach residue from changing cycles or operating the Control Lock machine. The CLEAN WASHER cycle should be heated to higher temperatures to the main wash compartment of detergent residue can occur in ...... STAIN TREAT need ...selected will be cancelled. _Fill the bleach dispenser to add. Press and hold the CONTROL LOCK button for cleaning front load washers. CLEAN WASHER the wash tub over time and can minutes, the control will shut off , the power button will add...
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... HEAR The following before you call for service. I in the drum. Washer load may be inserted about 8-12 inches into the standpipe. Washing shoes or tightly tangled clothes. If sound continues, washer is loose at all leveling feet are resting firmly and evenly on page ...the Installation Instructions on the floor. Unclog drain pipe. I noise continues after washer is not inserted far enough, Then... i Thumping sound Check if... Wash load may produce a thumping sound. Water leaking around washer Check if... Clicking: Door lock relay when the door locks and unlocks....
... HEAR The following before you call for service. I in the drum. Washer load may be inserted about 8-12 inches into the standpipe. Washing shoes or tightly tangled clothes. If sound continues, washer is loose at all leveling feet are resting firmly and evenly on page ...the Installation Instructions on the floor. Unclog drain pipe. I noise continues after washer is not inserted far enough, Then... i Thumping sound Check if... Wash load may produce a thumping sound. Water leaking around washer Check if... Clicking: Door lock relay when the door locks and unlocks....
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... open fully. Clothes not properly sorted. Laundry chemicals must be loaded into a grounded, 3-prong, 120-VAC, 60-Hz. Water in the house to prevent discoloration. Make sure the hoses are not open fully. Washer will not turn or spin. Do not increase fuse capacity. ...outage has occurred. Cycle won't start, or the display shows: Check if... i BEFORE CALLING FOR SERVICE (cont.) Staining Check if... Washer not unloaded promptly. Always wash dark colors separately from filling. Make sure that the door is clogged. Make sure that the water taps...
... open fully. Clothes not properly sorted. Laundry chemicals must be loaded into a grounded, 3-prong, 120-VAC, 60-Hz. Water in the house to prevent discoloration. Make sure the hoses are not open fully. Washer will not turn or spin. Do not increase fuse capacity. ...outage has occurred. Cycle won't start, or the display shows: Check if... i BEFORE CALLING FOR SERVICE (cont.) Staining Check if... Washer not unloaded promptly. Always wash dark colors separately from filling. Make sure that the door is clogged. Make sure that the water taps...
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.... Inside of the Interior in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions. Always remove items from the washer as soon as the cycle is longer than usual Check if... Hot water rinse can be fully loaded but the drum should not be very hot, so the door will not unlock when cycle ...is normal. Then... BEFORE CALLING FOR SERVICE (cont.) Door will not unlock. This is stopped or paused Check if... amount of washer is normal. Then... The time ...
.... Inside of the Interior in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions. Always remove items from the washer as soon as the cycle is longer than usual Check if... Hot water rinse can be fully loaded but the drum should not be very hot, so the door will not unlock when cycle ...is normal. Then... BEFORE CALLING FOR SERVICE (cont.) Door will not unlock. This is stopped or paused Check if... amount of washer is normal. Then... The time ...
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...Check if... Then... then restart the cycle. Pause the cycle and redistribute the load after the door unlocks. The washer has an imbalance detection and correction system. If individual heavy articles are loaded (bath mat, bath robe, etc.) and the imbalance is not working correctly.... or 2 similar items to clear the error code and use the washer. 28 Control error. _L'_-I Check if... Allow the washer to the washer has been interrupted during a cycle, the "PF" error code wilt be displayed. Then... Load is out of balance. This wilt alert you to coot; The...
...Check if... Then... then restart the cycle. Pause the cycle and redistribute the load after the door unlocks. The washer has an imbalance detection and correction system. If individual heavy articles are loaded (bath mat, bath robe, etc.) and the imbalance is not working correctly.... or 2 similar items to clear the error code and use the washer. 28 Control error. _L'_-I Check if... Allow the washer to the washer has been interrupted during a cycle, the "PF" error code wilt be displayed. Then... Load is out of balance. This wilt alert you to coot; The...