Kenmore 110.4996 - Manual - manualsarea.com

Page 2 - TABLE OF CONTENTS; KENMORE ELITE; PROTECTION AGREEMENTS; Master Protection Agreements; Expert service by our 12,000 professional repair specialists; Sears Installation Service; In Canada; Maintenance Agreements; The Sears Maintenance Agreement

2 TABLE OF CONTENTS PROTECTION AGREEMENTS .......................................................2 In the U.S.A...................................................................................2In Canada .....................................................................................2 KENMORE ...

Page 3 - ONE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY; TEN YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY ON PLASTIC TUB; Damage to or failure of this product caused by the use of; PRODUCT RECORD

3 KENMORE ELITE ® APPLIANCE WARRANTY ONE YEAR 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 or workmanship within one year from the date of purchase, call 1-800-4-MY-HOME ® to arra...

Page 4 - WASHER SAFETY; You; Your safety and the safety of others are very important.; DANGER; IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

4 WASHER SAFETY You can be killed or seriously injured if you don't immediately You can be killed or seriously injured if you don't follow All safety messages will tell you what the potential hazard is, tell you how to reduce the chance of injury, and tell you what canhappen if the instructions are ...

Page 5 - INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS; Tools and Parts; Parts supplied; Options; If You Have

5 INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS Tools and Parts Gather the required tools and parts before starting installation. The parts supplied are in the washer drum. Tools needed for connecting the water inlet hoses ■ Pliers (that open to 1 ⁹⁄₁₆ " [39.5 mm]) ■ Flashlight (optional) Tools needed for installat...

Page 6 - Location Requirements; You will need; Installation clearances; Washer Dimensions; Custom undercounter installation - Washer only; Recessed area or closet installation

6 Location Requirements Selecting the proper location for your washer improves performance and minimizes noise and possible washer “walk.” Your washer can be installed under a custom counter, or in a basement, laundry room, closet, or recessed area. See “Drain System.” Companion appliance location r...

Page 7 - Drain System

7 Recommended installation spacing for recessed or closet installation, with stacked washer and dryer The dimensions shown are for the recommended spacing. * Min. top and bottom air openings for closet door. ** External exhaust elbow requires additional space. ***Wall, door and floor molding may req...

Page 8 - Electrical Requirements; Electrical Shock Hazard; WARNING; GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS

8 Electrical Requirements ■ A 120 volt, 60 Hz., AC only, 15- or 20-amp, fused electrical supply is required. A time-delay fuse or circuit breaker is recommended. It is recommended that a separate circuit serving only this appliance be provided. ■ This washer is equipped with a power supply cord havi...

Page 9 - INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS; Remove Transport System; Excessive Weight Hazard

9 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Remove Transport System IMPORTANT: Position the washer so that the rear of the washer is within approximately 3 ft (90 cm) of its final location. There are 4 bolts in the rear panel of the washer that support the suspension system during transportation. These bolts also r...

Page 10 - Route the Drain Hose; Floor drain; Secure the Drain Hose

10 Route the Drain Hose Proper routing of the drain hose protects your floors from damage due to water leakage. Read and follow these instructions. Remove drain hose from washer cabinet Gently pull the corrugated drain hose from the shipping clips. Laundry tub drain or standpipe drain Connect the dr...

Page 11 - Complete Installation; Check the electrical requirements. Be sure that you have the; Check for leaks around faucets and inlet hoses.; FEATURES AND BENEFITS

11 Complete Installation 1. Check the electrical requirements. Be sure that you have the correct electrical supply and the recommended grounding method. See “Electrical Requirements.” 2. Be sure all parts are now installed. If there is an extra part, go back through the steps to see which step was s...

Page 12 - WASHER USE; Starting Your Washer; Using the Proper Detergent; First Wash Cycle Without Laundry; For All Wash Cycles; Close the washer door by pushing it firmly until the lock clicks.; Turn on the washer by selecting POWER. Select one of the; Fire Hazard

12 WASHER USE Starting Your Washer WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons, read the IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS before operating this appliance. The following is a guide to using your washer. Please refer to specific sections of this manual for more detailed info...

Page 13 - To begin the wash cycle immediately; Using the Dispenser; Choosing the Right Detergent; Main Wash detergent compartment; Dispenser

13 5. Select the desired OPTIONS. Not all Options are available with all cycles. See “Options.” 6. Select the desired MODIFIERS. Not all Modifiers are available with all Cycles and Options. See “Modifiers.” 7. If desired, select the CYCLE SIGNAL. The signal is helpful when you are washing items that...

Page 14 - Chlorine bleach compartment; NOTE: Overfilling could cause garment damage.; Fabric softener compartment; NOTE: Use only liquid fabric softener in this dispenser.; Pausing or Restarting; To cancel a cycle and select a new cycle; Select the desired OPTIONS and MODIFIERS.; To cancel a cycle; Select STOP twice to cancel the wash cycle.; Status Lights

14 ■ Liquid detergent: ■ Powdered detergent: Chlorine bleach compartment (Letter D in Dispenser Illustration) Add no more than ²⁄₃ cup (160 mL) liquid chlorine bleach to this compartment. The bleach will be automatically diluted and dispensed at the best time during the first rinse after the wash cy...

Page 15 - Cycles

15 Adding clothes This washer allows an 8-minute period in which other garments may be added to the load. You can add items to the washer if the ADD CLOTHES status light is glowing. To add items when Add Clothes light is glowing 1. Select STOP once. The washer door unlocks, and items can be added. 2...

Page 16 - Heavy Duty; To use Drain & Spin setting; Express Wash; Add detergent only to the Main Wash compartment of the; Normal Washer Sounds

16 Normal/Casual Use this cycle to wash loads of no-iron fabrics such as sport shirts, blouses, casual business clothes, permanent press blends, cottons and linens, and synthetic fabrics. This cycle combines medium-speed tumbling, high-speed spin, and a load cooling process to reduce wrinkling. NOTE...

Page 17 - To Customize a Wash Cycle:; To reuse this cycle at another time, select MY CYCLE and; Prewash

17 Options You can customize your wash by adding options to your cycle selections. You can add or change an option after starting a cycle anytime before the selected option begins. Not all Options are available with all cycles. Current selections will glow green. If an option is unavailable with a s...

Page 18 - Modifiers; Wash Temp; Auto Temp Control; Laundry Guide; Soak

18 Modifiers Preset cycle settings of Water Temperature, Spin Speed, and Rinse Options can be changed. You can change a modifier after starting a cycle anytime before the selected Modifier begins. Not all Modifiers are available with all options and cycles. Available modifier settings will glow ambe...

Page 19 - LAUNDRY TIPS; Preparing clothes for washing; Loading; Loading suggestions; Heavy Work Clothes

19 LAUNDRY TIPS Preparing clothes for washing Follow these recommendations to help you prolong the life of your garments. ■ Use only High Efficiency detergents. The package for this type of detergent will be marked “HE” or “High Efficiency.” This wash system, along with less water, will create too m...

Page 20 - WASHER CARE; Cleaning Your Washer

20 WASHER CARE Cleaning Your Washer The Washer Maintenance Procedure should be performed on a monthly basis. Cleaning the door seal 1. Open the washer door and remove any clothing or items from the washer. 2. Inspect the gray colored seal between the door opening and the basket for stained areas. Pu...

Page 21 - Water Inlet Hoses; To transport the washer:

21 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 ...

Page 22 - TROUBLESHOOTING; Washer displaying code message and tone sounds

22 TROUBLESHOOTING First try the solutions suggested here to possibly avoid the cost of a service call... Washer displaying code message and tone sounds ■ “FH” (Water Inlet Problem—no water or insufficient water supply)Select STOP twice to cancel the cycle. Unplug washer or disconnect power. Check t...

Page 23 - Is the detergent type separator in the correct position?; See “Cleaning Your Washer.”

23 Washer won’t drain or spin ■ Is the drain hose clogged, or the end of the drain hose more than 96" (2.4 m) above the floor? ■ Is your voltage low?Check electrical source or call electrician. Do not use an extension cord. ■ Is the “SUD” routine active?Cycle will complete once extra suds are re...

Kenmore 110.4996 - Manual

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