Kenmore 110.4996, 110.4997 manual Water Inlet Hoses, Vacation, Storage, and Moving Care

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Water Inlet Hoses

Replace inlet hoses after 5 years of use to reduce the risk of hose failure. Periodically inspect and replace inlet hoses if bulges, kinks, cuts, wear or leaks are found.

When replacing your inlet hoses, record the date of replacement.

Vacation, Storage, and Moving Care

Install and store your washer where it will not freeze. Because some water may stay in the hoses, freezing can damage your washer. If storing or moving your washer during freezing weather, winterize it.

Non-use or vacation care:

Operate your washer only when you are at home. If you will be on vacation or not using your washer for an extended period of time, you should:

Unplug washer or disconnect power.

Turn off the water supply to the washer. This helps avoid unintended flooding (due to a water pressure surge) while you are away.

Slightly open door to provide ventilation.

To winterize washer:

1.Put 1 qt (1 L) of R.V.-type antifreeze in the drum.

2.Run washer on a Drain & Spin cycle.

3.Unplug washer or disconnect power.

4.Shut off both water faucets.

5.Disconnect water inlet hoses from faucets and drain.

To use washer again:

1.Flush water pipes. Reconnect water inlet hoses to faucets. Turn on both water faucets.

WARNING

Electrical Shock Hazard

Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet.

Do not remove ground prong.

Do not use an adapter.

Do not use an extension cord.

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

2.Plug in washer or reconnect power.

3.Run the washer through the Normal/Casual cycle with ¹₂ the manufacturer’s recommended amount of HE detergent for a medium-size load, to clean the washer and remove the antifreeze, if used.

To transport the washer:

1.If washer will be moved during freezing weather, put in 1 qt (1 L) of R.V.-type antifreeze in the drum. Run washer on a Drain & Spin cycle.

2.Unplug the power cord.

3.Disconnect the drain hose from the drain system and attach to rear panel clips.

4.Shut off both water faucets.

5.Disconnect the water inlet hoses from faucets, then drain the hoses and clip them to the rear panel of the washer.

IMPORTANT: Call for service. Do not reuse transport bolts. Washer must be transported in the upright position. To avoid suspension and structural damage to your washer, it must be properly set up for relocation by a certified technician.

Reinstalling the washer

1.Follow the “Installation Instructions” to locate, level and connect the washer.

2.Run the washer through the Normal/Casual cycle with ¹₂ the manufacturer’s recommended amount of HE detergent for a medium-size load, to clean the washer and remove the antifreeze, if used.

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Contents Front-Loading Automatic Washer Table of Contents ONE Year Limited Warranty Kenmore Elite Appliance WarrantyYour safety and the safety of others are very important Washer SafetyInstallation Requirements Tools and PartsOptions Installation clearances Washer DimensionsLocation Requirements Drain System Recommended installation spacing for cabinet installationStandpipe drain system wall or floor views a & B Laundry tub drain system view aGrounding Instructions Electrical RequirementsInstallation Instructions Remove Transport SystemConnect the Inlet Hoses Secure the Drain Hose Route the Drain HoseLevel the Washer Floor drainComplete Installation Washer USE Using the Proper DetergentStarting Your Washer First Wash Cycle Without LaundryChoosing the Right Detergent Using the DispenserTo fill dispenser compartments Main Wash detergent compartmentStatus Lights Pausing or RestartingCycles Normal Washer Sounds Cycle Signal Delay StartMy Cycle Normal RinseLaundry Guide ModifiersWash Temp Auto Temp ControlLoading Laundry TipsPreparing clothes for washing SortingWasher Care Cleaning Your WasherVacation, Storage, and Moving Care Water Inlet HosesWasher won’t start TroubleshootingWasher won’t fill, wash or rinse Washer stopsWasher makes noise or vibrates Washer won’t drain or spinWater near washer Dispensers clogged or leakingLoad is wrinkled Stains on loadGray whites, dingy colors Cycle too long461970235731