Kenmore Washer/Dryer- Manuals

A. SELECT LOCATION FOR YOUR LAUNDRY CENTER or your Benefit Selecting the proper location for your laundry center will improve its performance, make installation easier and minimize concerns like washer walk or noise. Check location where laundry center will be installed. Proper installation is your ...

ALTERNATE LOCATIONS - STANDPIPE AND FLOOR DRAIN SYSTEMS Siphon break; Must be purchased separately. See chart below. Standpipe drain system: Needs a two-inch minimum diameter standpipe with minimum carry-away capacity of 17 gallons per minute. Top of standpipe must be at ieast 39 inches above fioor ...

I. THREE-WIRE ELECTRICAL CONNECTION TO RECEPTACLE Use a 3-wire power supply cord: A WARNING M l Fire Hazard Use a new UL approved 30 ampere power supply cord. Use a UL approved strain relief. Disconnect power before making electrical connections. Connect neutral wire (white or center wire) to center...

II. THREE-WIRE ELECTRICAL CONNECTION (DIRECT WIRE) Prepare cable as directed: A WARNING M Fire Hazard Use 10 gauge solid copper wire.Use UL approved strain relief. Disconnect power before making electrical connections. Connect neutral wire (white or center wire) to center terminal (silver). Ground w...

STEP 2. Remove hold-down screw and terminal block cover. Hold-down screw Terminal block cover STEP 3. Attach a %-inch, U.L.-listed, strain relief to the hole below terminal block opening. Strain relief should have a tight fit with laundry center cabinet and be in a horizontal position. Put the direc...

ALTERNATE CONNECTION:If local codes do not permit the connection of a frame-grounding conductor to the neutral wire: STEP 1 . Disconnect power. STEP 2. Make sure the power supply cord or direct wire cable is in place (see steps 1 -3 on page 18 for power cord connections or steps 1-3 on pages 19-20 f...

GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS This appliance must be grounded. In the event of malfunction or break­ down, grounding will reduce the risk of electric shock by providing a path of least resistance for electric current. The power supply cord must be plugged into an appropriate outlet that is properly install...

C. REMOVE SHIPPING STRAP fot your Benefit Removing the shipping strap is necessary for smooth operation.If the shipping strap is not removed, the laundry center will make excessive noise. To prevent floor damage, set laundry center onto cardboard before moving across floor. Move laundry center close...

D. CONNECT DRAIN HOSE E or your Benefit Proper connection of the drain hose will protect your floors from damage due to water leakage. STEP 1. To prevent the drain hose from coming off or leaking, it must be installed per the following instructions: IMPORTANT: To ensure proper installa­ tion, this p...

For standpipe or laundry tub drain systems; STEP 2. Open yellow, single-wire clamp with pliers and slide over hooked end of drain hose to secure the rubber and corrugated sections together. Hooked Drain hose STEP 3. Put hooked end of drain hose into laundry tub or standpipe. Check for proper length ...

G. SECURE DRAIN HOSE H. LEVEL LAUNDRY CENTER /or 1/oiif Benefit Securing the drain hose properly will protect your floors from damage due to water leakage. STEP 1. Move laundry center to its final location. STEP 2. Locate the remaining piece of shipping strap (not the end with the three cotter pins)...

I. CO NN ECT EXH A U ST for t/om-Benefit A properly exhausted laundry center will give you the shortest drying time, lower your utility bill, and extend the life of the laundry center. A WARNING M Fire Hazard Use a heavy metal vent. Do not use a plastic vent. Do not use a metal foil vent. Failure to...

This laundry center may be converted to exhaust out the right or left side. To convert the laundry center, the following kits MUST be used. . Side Exhaust Kit No. 3391335 (white) Side Exhaust Kit No. 3391336 (almond) Follow the instructions in the kit to avoid operational and personal hazards. These...

Using 4-inch flexible heavy metal vent: NOTE: Do not secure exhaust vent joints with screws. Screws can catch lint and slow the drying process. Instead, use clamps to secure exhaust vent joints. STEP 1. Install a 4-inch metal elbow on the exhaust hood and, if necessary, on the laundry center’s exhau...

OPERATING YpUR WASHER for your Benefit To get the maximum cleaning and fabric care from your washer, please read and follow these instructions. A WARNING Explosion Hazard Never place items in the washer that are dampened with gasoline or other flammable fluids. No washer can completely remove oil. D...

SET WATER LEVEL CONTROL for your Benefit This control gives you the flexibility to save water when washing small loads. Your washer lets you select a water setting based on the size of your wash load. • For normal loads, start with the MEDIUM LOAD Setting. Adjust up or down depending on your load. C...

SETTING YOUR CYCLE SELECTOR CONTROL (TIMER) Use this control to choose the agitation time and to start the washer. Each cycle is designed with the wash and spin speeds that are appropriate for the fabrics and soii levels in your wash load. • For heavy soil and sturdy fabrics, use the full time (SUPE...

RINSE AND SPIN When using extra detergent for heavily soiled clothes, or washing special-care items, you may find an extra rinse and spin is needed. STEP 1. Set WATER LEVEL Control. STEP 2. Set WATER TEMP Control. STEP 3. Set the Cycle Selector Control (Timer) Knob to a RINSE setting. • For fast agi...

DOUBLE ROLL-OVER DUAL-ACTION™ PLUS AGITATOR for your Benefit Kenmore’s Double Roll-Over DUAL-ACTION™ Plus Agitator gives you flexible fabric care for even your largest loads. The best cleaning action in your washer takes place at the bottom where the agitator vanes move back and forth to flex the fa...

• Start the washer. Bleach will be diluted automatically before it comes in contact with the wash load. NOTE: Do not use this dispenser to add powdered chlorine or color-safe bleach to your wash load. The dispenser is for liquid chlorine bleach only. Liquid chlorine bleachdispenser USING THE LIQUID ...

OPERATING YOUR DRYiR STARTING YOUR DRYER A WARNING Explosion Hazard Keep flammable materials and vapors, such as gasoline, away from dryer. Do not dry anything that has ever had anything flammable on it (even after washing). Failure to follow these instructions can result in death, explosion, or fir...

CYCLE DESCRIPTION - AUTOMATIC DRYING CYCLES for your Benefit The automatic drying cycies (PERMANENT PRESS/NORMAL or KNiT/DELiCATE) save you time by providing the best drying resuits in the shortest time.This can help you save money on utility bills and reduce the risk of fabric damage. Use the autom...

USING AIR DRY forijonr Benefit Using this cycle gives you all the benefits of hang drying with a shorter drying time. Use the AIR DRY Cycle to get up to 20 minutes of drying time in room temperature air. Use this setting for items that will not tolerate heat such as plastics and foam rubber. Also us...

END-OF-CYCLE SIGNAL CONTROL SOFT-HEAT®SYSTEM for your Benefit for УОНГ Benefit Your dryer sounds a signal when a drying cycle is finished. The signal is helpful when you are drying permanent press, synthetics, and other items. These items should be removed from the dryer as soon as it stops in order...

LAUNDRY TIPS »REPAFilNG CLOTHES =OR WASHING AND DRYING for y0ur Benefit follow these recommendations tolelp save on utility bills and prolong he life of your garments. WASHING AND DRYING TIPS ' Close zippers, snaps, and hooks to avoid snagging other items. Remove heat-sensitive trim that can be dama...

LOADING for your Benefit Proper loading of your laundry center contributes to proper cleaning and fabric care and reduces machine noise. LOADING TIPS - WASHER • Use a higher water level setting to reduc« wrinkling with permanent press ciothes and some synthetic knits. These items should have more ro...

LOADING TIPS-DRYER • Mix large items with small items. Load the dryer by the amount of space items take up, not by their weight. Do not overload the dryer. Overcrowding causes uneven drying and wrinkling, and can cause items to wear out faster (because of pilling). • You may need to rearrange large ...

REMOVING STAINS STAIN REMOVAL RULES Stained, heavily soiled, or greasy items may need to be prewashed or soaked for best results. Soaking helps remove protein-type stains like blood, milk, or grass. Prewashing helps loosen soil before washing. • Use warm water for soaking or pre­ washing stained lau...

Deodorants or antiperspirants Light stain: Treat with liquid detergent or your regular laundry detergent.Wash in hottest water safe for fabric. Heavy stain: Place face down on towel and treat with a paste of ammonia and color-safe bleach. Let stand for 30 minutes. Wash in hottest water safe for fabr...

CARING FOR YOUR LAUNDRY CENTER This section explains how to care for your laundry center properly and safely. for xjour Benefit Proper care of your laundry center can extend its life and help you avoid costly service calls. CLEANING YOUR WASHER EXTERIOR Wipe up detergent, bleach, and other spills wi...

CLEANING THE LINT SCREEN Remove Lint Before Every Load The lint screen is located in the dryer door opening. Remove lint before every load. A screen blocked by lint can increase drying time. To clean: STEP 1 . Pull the lint screen straight up. STEP 2. Roll lint off the screen with your fingers. Do n...

WINTER STORAGE Install and store your laundry center where it will not freeze. Because some water may stay in the hoses, freezing can damage your laundry center. If storing or moving your laundry center during freezing weather winterize it. To winterize laundry center: 1. Shut off both water faucets...

TROUBLESHOOTING - WASHER Most laundering,problems are easily solved if you understand the cause. Check these tables for common laundry and \washer problems. If you need further assistance, see page 66. Problem Possible Cause Solution Washer Leaks Household plumbing is leaking. Repair plumbing. Inlet...

TROUBLESHOOTING - DRYER Problem Possible Cause Solution Not Drying Lint screen is clogged with lint. Clean lint screen. Satisfactorily Restricted air movement. Exhaust vent or outside exhaust hood is clogged with lint. Run dryer for 5-10 minutes. Field hand under outside exhaust hood to check air mo...

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