Sears 417.44092500- Manuals

5 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS GROUNDING REQUIREMENTS • Do not allow children to play on or in the washer. Close supervision of children is necessary when the washer is used near children. As children grow, teach them the proper, safe use of all appliances. Failure to comply with these warnings cou...

6 FEATURES AND BENEFITS KEY PARTS AND COMPONENTS A B C D E F G H I DETERGENT DISPENSER There are four compartments. One each for prewash, main wash, liquid bleach, and liquid fabric softener. CONTROL PANEL WITH LED DISPLAY The easy-to-read LED display shows cycle options, settings, cycle status, and...

7 INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS KEY DIMENSIONS AND SPECIFICATIONS CHOOSE THE PROPER LOCATION CLEARANCES FLOORING WARNING • This washer is heavy. Two or more people are required when moving and unpacking the washer. Failure to do so may result in damage to property or serious bodily harm. • Store and ins...

8 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS UNPACKING AND REMOVING SHIPPING BOLTS When removing the washer from the carton base, be sure to remove the foam drum support in the middle of the carton base. See drawing below.If you must lay the washer down to remove the base packaging materials, always protect the side...

9 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS CONNECTING THE WATER LINES • IMPORTANT: Use new hoses when installing the washer. Do NOT reuse old hoses. • Water supply pressure must be between 14.5 psi and 116 psi (100~800 kPa). If the water supply pressure is more than 116 psi, a pressure reducing valve must be insta...

10 Drain Hose Extension P/N 5215ER2002K Drain Hose Floor Drain INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS CONNECTING THE DRAIN HOSE CONNECT TO THE POWER SUPPLY • The drain hose should always be properly secured. Failure to properly secure the drain hose can result in flooding and property damage. • Do not install th...

11 Raise Lower INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS LEVELING THE WASHER INSTALLATION OF NON-SKID PADS (optional) The drum of your new washer spins at very high speeds. To minimize vibration, noise, and unwanted movement, the floor must be a level, solid surface. NOTE: Adjust the leveling feet only as far as ne...

12 HOW TO USE POWER (ON/OFF) BUTTON Press to turn the washer ON or OFF. NOTE: Pressing the POWER button during a cycle will cancel that cycle and any load settings will be lost. The door will unlock after a brief pause, unless the water level or temperature is too high. SPECIAL CYCLE AND OPTION BUTT...

13 SORT LAUNDRY AND LOAD WASHER Sort laundry by fabric type, soil level, color and load size, as needed. Open the door and load selected items into the washer. TURN ON THE WASHER Press the POWER button to turn ON the washer. The lights around the cycle selector knob will illuminate and a chime will ...

14 NOTE: • To protect your garments, not every wash temperature, spin speed, soil level, or option is available with every cycle. A chime will sound and the LED will not light if the selection is not allowed. • The washer automatically adjusts the wash time for the amount of laundry, water pressure,...

15 Cycle Fabric or Load Type Display Time (Min.) Load Sensing Wash Motion Wash Temperature Spin Speed Soil Level Accela- Wash Steam Treat Extra Rinse Auto Soak Save Energy Pre- Wash Casual Dress shirts/ pants, wrinkle-free clothing, poly/cotton blend clothing, tablecloths 35-44 Yes Yes Warm Medium N...

16 HOW TO USE SORTING WASH LOADS Fabric Care Labels Many articles of clothing include a fabric care label. Using the chart below, adjust the cycle and option selections to care for your clothing according to the manufacturer’s recommendations. Grouping Similar Items For the best washing results, and...

17 ABOUT THE DISPENSER DRAWER The automatic dispenser consists of four compartments which hold:• Liquid chlorine bleach.• Liquid fabric softener.• Liquid or powdered detergent for prewash.• Liquid or powdered detergent and color-safe bleach for main wash. Pre-Wash Detergent Compartment Add liquid or...

18 DETERGENT AND DISPENSER USE A Word About Detergents High-Efficiency (HE) detergents produce fewer suds, dissolve more efficiently to improve washing and rinsing performance, and help to keep the interior of your washer clean. Using detergent that is not HE may cause oversudsing and unsatisfactory...

19 TIME AND STATUS DISPLAY The time and status display shows the estimated time remaining, cycle progress, and door lock status. ESTIMATED TIME REMAINING When the START/PAUSE button is pressed, the washer will automatically detect the load size for cycles that use load sensing. The control will then...

20 WASH TEMP Wash Temp selects the wash and rinse temperature combination for the selected cycle. Press the Wash Temp button until the indicator light for the desired setting is lit.• Your washer features a heating element to boost the hot water temperature for Extra Hot settings. This provides impr...

21 STEAM CYCLES AND OPTIONS STEAM TREAT Option STEAM cycles include Normal, Bulky/ Bedding, Kids Wear, Heavy Duty, Sanitize and Whitest Whites. Adding steam to these cycles helps provide improved cleaning performance. By creat- ing steam, fabrics get the benefit of a deep clean. To add steam to a cy...

22 Your washing machine features several additional cycle options that customize cycles to meet your individual needs. Turn ON the washer and turn the cycle selector knob to select the desired cycle. Use the cycle modifier buttons to adjust the settings for that cycle. Press the cycle option button(...

23 SPECIAL FUNCTIONS CONTROL LOCK Use this option to disable the controls. The washer can only be locked during a cycle. This feature can prevent children from changing cycles or operating the machine. Once set, the controls remain locked and must be turned OFF before the controls can be used again....

24 Door Seal and Glass Cleaning Due to the location and nature of the door seal, some detergent and soil residue may build up on the door glass and seal. Periodic cleaning with a bleach solution can help remove buildup and stains, and can help sanitize the seal to prevent odors. NOTE: Wear rubber gl...

25 CARE AND CLEANING REGULAR CLEANING (continued) Cleaning the Dispenser The dispenser should be cleaned periodically to remove buildup of detergent and other laundry products that can cause the dispenser not to dispense the laundry product properly. Pull the dispenser drawer out until it stops. Pre...

26 CARE AND CLEANING Cleaning the Water Inlet Filters If the washer does not fill properly, an error message will show on the display. The inlet valve filter screens could be plugged by hard water scale, sediment in the water supply, or other debris. NOTE: The inlet screens protect the delicate part...

27 Pump Filter Plug Drain Hose MAINTENANCE (continued) Cleaning the Drain Pump Filter Your Washer is equipped with a filter that helps prevent excess lint and foreign objects like buttons, keys, and coins from causing damage to the pump. If the washer fails to drain properly, unplug the washer and a...

28 Kenmore Connect ™ System HOLD the mouthpiece of your phone over the POWER button, when instructed to do so by the call center, no more than one inch from (but not touching) the machine. NOTE: Do not press any other buttons or turn the cycle selector knob. PUSH and hold the WASH TEMP button while ...

29 The following sounds may be heard while the washer is operating. They are normal. Clicking: Door locking mechanism clicks when the door locks and unlocks. Spraying or hissing : Water spraying or circulating during the cycle. If your washer does not function properly or does not function at all, c...

30 BEFORE CALLING FOR SERVICE (continued) TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Problem Possible Cause Solutions Staining Bleach or softener dispensed too soon. Bleach or softener was added directly to the wash load in the drum.Washer was not unloaded promptly. Clothes were not properly sorted. Dispenser compartmen...

31 BEFORE CALLING FOR SERVICE (continued) TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Problem Possible Cause Solutions Water in the washer drains slowly or not at all, or the display shows: Drain hose is kinked, pinched, or clogged. The drain pump filter is clogged. Drain discharge is more than 96 inches above bottom of ...

32 Kenmore Elite Limited Warranty When installed, operated and maintained according to all instructions supplied with the product, if this appliance fails due to a defect in material and workmanship within one year from the date of purchase, call 1-800-4-MY-HOME ® to arrange for free repair. If this...