Kenmore Automatic Washers owner manual

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BEFOREUSINGYOURNEWWASHER

SEARSAUTOMATICWASHERWARRANTY

IMPORTANTSAFETYINSTRUCTIONS

INSTALLATIONINSTRUCTIONS

OPERATING YOUR		WASHER	20
LAUNDRY	TIPS		29
CARING	FOR YOUR	WASHER	31
TROUBLESHOOTING			32
SEARS MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT			36

Please read this manual. It will help

you install and operate your new Kenmore washer in the safest and

most economi('al way.

For 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 washer'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 Washer.

Model No.

Serial No.

Date of Purchase

Modeland Serial

Keep this book and your Sears Salescheck (receipt) in a safe

NumberPlate place for future reference.

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Contents Automatic Washers Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.APage Onmechanical Electrical Parts Limited 5-YEAR Warranty On Gearcase PartsLimited 10-YEARWARRANTY On Plastic TUB This washer, if defective in material or workmanshipYour Safety is Importantto US Select Location Installation OverviewFor a complete list of tools and parts needled, see pages Remove Shipping Strap p Tools Needed Tools Needed Parts NeededConnect Inlet Hoses to Washer pgs Tools Needed Parts Needed Water inlet hosesSecure Drain Hose p Tools Needed Level Washer p Tools NeededGrounding Instructions Electrical RequirementsCloset Installation Instructions Select Location For Your WasherLaundry TUB Drain System Hot and cold water faucetsI1you Have You will need to buy At.TERNATE LocationsStandpipe and Floor Drain Systems Pull Remove Shipping StrapIs too Connect Drain HoseIf you Connect Inlet Hoses For standpipe or laundry tub drainHookedEnd Drain Hose To WasherIf you have C01dWaterConnect Inlet Hoses to Water Faucets Secure Drain Hose FastenerHi --%1 Level WasherReview Installation FinalStarting Your Washer STOPPING/RESTARTING Your WasherSET Water Level Control SET Water Temperature ControlSelecting Water Temperatures Washers with a variable Water Level ControlAutomatic Temperature Control ATC Speeds DescriptionsPrewash Soak Ultra CleanPermanent Press PrewashAutomatic Second Rinse Setting Your Rinse OptionsSpin only ONE2ND RinserinseSELF-CLEANING Lint Filter Triple Action Agitator Quiet PAKDuring Washing Using the Liquid Chlorine Bleach DispenserUnderstanding Normal Washer Sounds After Drain and Before SpinUsing the Liquid Fabric Softener Dispenser Liquidfabric softener dispenser2ND Rinse Ultra CleanUnderstanding What Happens in Each Cycle Permanent Press PrewashPreparing Clothes For Washing SortingSuper Capacity Plus Washers LoadingLoading Suggestions Winter Storage or Moving Care InteriorWater Inlet Hoses To winterize washerPossible Cause Solution Wrong Problem PossibleTo Fill Permanent Problem Possible Cause Tearing Kenmore Washers We Service What We SellSears Maintenance Agreement For more information, callPage Sears