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Owner's Manual and Installation Instructions ® 27-Inch Wide- Large Capacity LAUNDRY CENTER Washer • Electric Dryer IMPOFITANT: Read and follow all safety and operating instructions before first use of this product. Sears:,"Roebuck and Co.
BEFORE USING YOUR NEW LAUNDRY CENTER SEARS LAUNDRY CENTER WARRANTY IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS - WASHER OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS - DRYER LAUNDRY TIPS R.
Full One Year Warranty on Mechanical and Electrical Parts For one year from the date of purchase, if this laundry center is installed and operated according to the instructions in this manual, Sears will repair or replace any of its mechanical or electrical parts if they are defective in material or workmanship.
YOUR SAFETY IS IMPORTANTTO US WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons when using your laundry center, follow basic precautions, including the following: • Read all instructions before using the laundry center.
INSTALLATION OVERVIEW For a complete list of tools and parts neededi, see pages 5-10• A. SELECT LOCATION FOR YOUR LAUNDRY CENTER (pgs. 11-15) Laundry Tub Drain System (p. 12) Standpipe Drain System (p. 13) Floor Drain System (p. 13) Recessed Area/ Closet Installation Instructions (p.
B. MAKE ELECTRICAL CONNECTION (pgs. 16-26) Hold-down screw Terminalblock cover If using a power cord: Tools Needed: 1h-inch nut #2 Phillips head driver (shown) screwdriver or socket wrench Flashlight (optional depending on installation) Parts Needed: _I _ Strain relief New 3- or 4-wire, 30-amp.
C. REMOVE SHIPPING STRAP (p. 27) i I I ! ! Shippingstrap j_ 0 _ Tools Needed: Scissors Flashlight (optional depending on installation) D. CONNECT DRAIN HOSE (pgs.
E. CONNECT INLET HOSES TO LAUNDRY CENTER (pgs. 29-30) Tools Needed: >]iers that open to 19/16inches Flashlight (optional depending on installation) Parts Needed: (supplied with laundry center) 2 wa_ 4 flat water inlet hose washers F. CONNECT INLET HOSES TO WATER FAUCETS (p.
G. SECURE DRAIN HOSE (p. 31) Tools Needed: Flashlight (optional depending on installation) Parts Needed: (supplied with laundry center) Shipping strap with fastener (pulled from back of laundry center) H.
I. CONNECT EXHAUST (pgs. 32-36) "o ! Tools Needed: Tin snips Duct tape Flashlight (optional Flat-bladed depending on installation) screwdriver 4-inch rigid or flexible heavy metal vent 4-inch out.
f A. SELECT LOCATION FOR YOUR LAUNDRY CENTER 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 responsibility.
LALINDRY TUB DRAIN SYSTEM Separate 30-amp. fuse. Grounded receptacle: Within 31/2 feet of either side of laundry center. Hot and cold water faucets: Must provide water pressure between 5-100 psi and be within 4 feet of the hot and cold water fill valves attached to the back of the laundry center.
AI..TERNATE 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.
i RECESSED AREA/CLOSET INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Check governing codes and ordinances. This laundry center may be installed in a recessed area or closet. The laundry center must not be installed where it can be exposed to water and/or weather. • Proper operation of washer cycle.
LAUNDRY CENTER DIMENSIONS Most installations will require at least 5" clearance behind the dryer for the dryer vent. Location must be large enough to fully open dryer door. MOBILE HOME REQUIREMENTS The laundry center must not be installed where it can be exposed to water and/or weather.
B. MAKE ELECTRICAL CONNECTION It is your responsibility: • To contact a qualified electrical installer. • To assure that the electrical installation is adequate and in conformance with the National Electrical Code, ANSI/ NFPA 70-latest edition and all local codes and ordinances.
I. THREE-WIRE ELECTRICAL CONNECTION TO RECEPTACLE Use a 3-wire power supply cord: 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 terminal (silver).
GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS This appliance must be grounded. In the event of malfunc, tion or break- down, grounding will reduce the risk of electric shock by providing a path of least resistance for elect.
II. THREE-WIRE ELECTRICAL CONNECTION (DIRECT WIRE) Prepare cable as directed: 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).
STEP 2. Remove hold-down screw and terminal block cover. Hold-down screw STEP 4a. Place the hook-shaped end of the wire over the terminal block screw. The open side of the hook should face to the right. Squeeze hook end of wire together to form a loop.
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 for direct wire connection).
II1. MAKE FOUR-WIRE ELECTRICAL CONNECTION TO RECEPTACLE Use a 4-wire power supply cord: 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 terminal (silver).
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.
STEP 5. Connect neutr=:d grounding wire and the neutral wire (white) of power supply cord under the center screw of terminal block. STEP 6. Connect the other two insulated wires to outer terminal block screws. STEP 7. Connect the grounding wire (green) of the power supply cord to the external grounding conductor screw.
IV. FOUR-WIRE ELECTRICAL CONNECTION (DIRECT WIRE) Prepare cable as directed: 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).
STEP 3. Attach a 3/4-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 direct wire cable through the strain relief. STEP 4.
C. RI--MOVE SHIPPING STRAP 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.
D. CONNECT DRAIN HOSE ! 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 procedure must be followed exactly.
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 end Drain hose STEP 3. Put hooked end of drain hose into laundry tub or standpipe.
STEP 2. Attach the hose with the red coupling to the hot water (bottom) inlet valve. Attaching the red coupling first makes it easier to tighten connection with pliers. Screw on coupling by hand. Make an additional two-thirds turn with pliers to tighten coupling.
G. SECURE DRAIN HOSE H. LEVEL LAUNDRY CENTER Securing the drain hose properly will protect your floors from damage due to water leakage. STEP 1. Move laundry center to its final location.
I. CONNECT EXHAUST II"t,J_meu,_rJ,,, :_ i[_ [T,N A properly exhausted laundry center will give you the shortest drying time, lower your utility bill, and extend the life of the laundry center. Fire Hazard Use a heavy metal vent. Do not use a plastic vent.
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.
STANDARD OFFSET CONNECTIONS Using 4-inch rigid 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 hood and on the laundry center's exhaust outlet.
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 exhaust outlet.
OFFSET CONNECTIONS WITH CLOSE CLEARANCES When your exhaust vent is in a close clearance behind the laundry center, or if you are installing your laundry center in a recessed area or closet, you will find it helpful to install the exhaust vent by using a loop system.
REVIEW INSTALLATION Take a few minutes to complete this checklist. It will help assure you that you have a proper installation and will increase your satisfaction with your Kenmore laundry center. [] [] Check electrical requirements. Be sure you have correct electrical supply and recommended grounding method.
Wr,_mmJ1#m =_=.I l[_ [[mm To get the maximum cleaning and fabric care from your washer, please read and follow these instructions. Explosion Hazard Never place items in the washer that are dampened with gasoline or other flammable fluids. No washer can completely remove oil.
SET WATER LEVEL CONTROL 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.
SETTING YOUR CYCLE SELECTOR CONTROL (TIMER) Use this controlto choose the agitation time and to start the washer. Each cycle is designed with the wash and spin speeds that are appropriate for the fabdcs and soil levels in your wash load. • For heavy soil and sturdy fabrics, use the full time (SUPER or REGULAR if indicated).
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.
DOUBLE ROLL-OVER DUAL-ACTION" PLUS AGITATOR [m,,.rzo_',. ;IN t[_ [[, Kenmore's Double Roll-Over DUAL-ACTION TM 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 fabric, loosening the soil.
• 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.
UNDERSTANDING WHAT HAPPENS IN EACH CYCLE AUTO PREWASH/ HEAVY DUTY & KNIT/DELICATE Fill to selected level Wash selected time Drain - no spin Spin Fill to selected level Rinse Drain - no spin Spin O.
STARTING YOUR DRYER 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 fire.
CYCLE DESCRIPTION - AUTOMATIC DRYING CYCLES IFt0zarttJlJ =' "_[=.] i[=_ n" The automatic drying cycles (PERMANENT PRESS/NORMAL or KNIT/DELICATE) save you time by providing the best drying results in the shortest time.This can help you save money on utility bills and reduce the risk of fabric damage.
USING AIR DRY 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.
END-OF-CYCLE SIGNAL CONTROL Irl.Jlr._!_m "-I[=.] i [ _ i'i "= 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 to prevent wrinkles.
)REPARING CLOTHES :OR WASHING AND DRYING :ollow these recommendations to _elp save on utility bills and prolong he life of your garments. NASHING AND DRYING TIPS , Olose zippers, snaps, and hooks to avoid snagging other items. Remove heat-sensitive trim that can be damaged by drying.
LOADING _rt0_,.=rt0J!,=, t.t=] i[3 lid Proper loading of your laundry center contributes to proper cleaning and fabric care and reduces machine noise. LOADING TIPS - WASHER • Drop items into washer loosely. Fill to the top of the basket (top row of holes).
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).
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 laundry.
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.
Mildew Wash in hottest water safe for fabric. If stain remains, soak in warm water and a color-safe bleach for 15 to 30 minutes. Rewash. (Old mildew stains are almost impossible to remove. Mildew fungus destroys or weakens fabrics.) An alter- native to bleach is to treat with salt and lemon juice and dry in direct sunlight.
This section explains how to care for your laundry center properly and safely. 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 with a soft, damp cloth or sponge as they occur.
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. I I STEP 2.
CHECKING FOR AIR FLOW OBSTRUCTION From time to time., you may find it h_lpful to check your laundry center and exhaust system for proper air flow. Poor air flow can result in longer drying times. To check for air flow obstruction: STEP 1. Check to ensure nothing is blocking ventilation slots on laundry center rear panel.
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.
Most launderingproblems are easily and washer problems. If you need solved if you understand the cause, further assistance, see page 66. Check these tables for common laundry Problem Possible Cause Solution Washer Leaks Household plumbing is leaking. Repair plumbing.
Problem Possible Cause Solution Won't Drain/ Low voltage or using Check electrical source or call Won't Spin/ an extension cord. electrician. Do not use an extension Wet Loads cord. (cont'd) Cold rinses. Cold rinses leave loads wetter than warm rinses.
Problem Possible Cause Solution Machine Power cord not plugged in. Plug in power cord. Stops No power at plug. Check electrical source or call electrician. Fuse blown or circuit Replace fuse or reset circuit breaker. breaker open. If problem continues, call electrician.
62 Problem Possible Cause Solution Tearing Overloading. Improper Loads should move freely during use of washer, wash. Wash smaller loads. Improper use of chlorine Do not pour chlorine bleach directly bleach. Undiluted bleach on load. Wipe up bleach spills.
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. Hold hand under outside exhaust hood to check air movement.
Problem Possible Cause Solution Dryer Will Using a regular fuse. Replace with a time-delay fuse. Not Run Dryer door not firmly closed. Close dryer door tightly. (cont'd) PUSH TO START DRYER Press PUSH TO START DRYER Button not firmly pressed. Button again.
LAUNDRY CENTERS "We Service What We Sell" is our assurance that you can depend on Sears for service. Your Kenmore Laundry Center has added value when you consider that Sears has service units nationwide, staffed with professicnal technicians trained on all appliances Sears sells.
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Un point important après l'achat de l'appareil (ou même avant l'achat) est de lire le manuel d'utilisation. Nous devons le faire pour quelques raisons simples:
Si vous n'avez pas encore acheté Kenmore Washer/Dryer c'est un bon moment pour vous familiariser avec les données de base sur le produit. Consulter d'abord les pages initiales du manuel d'utilisation, que vous trouverez ci-dessus. Vous devriez y trouver les données techniques les plus importants du Kenmore Washer/Dryer - de cette manière, vous pouvez vérifier si l'équipement répond à vos besoins. Explorant les pages suivantes du manuel d'utilisation Kenmore Washer/Dryer, vous apprendrez toutes les caractéristiques du produit et des informations sur son fonctionnement. Les informations sur le Kenmore Washer/Dryer va certainement vous aider à prendre une décision concernant l'achat.
Dans une situation où vous avez déjà le Kenmore Washer/Dryer, mais vous avez pas encore lu le manuel d'utilisation, vous devez le faire pour les raisons décrites ci-dessus,. Vous saurez alors si vous avez correctement utilisé les fonctions disponibles, et si vous avez commis des erreurs qui peuvent réduire la durée de vie du Kenmore Washer/Dryer.
Cependant, l'un des rôles les plus importants pour l'utilisateur joués par les manuels d'utilisateur est d'aider à résoudre les problèmes concernant le Kenmore Washer/Dryer. Presque toujours, vous y trouverez Troubleshooting, soit les pannes et les défaillances les plus fréquentes de l'apparei Kenmore Washer/Dryer ainsi que les instructions sur la façon de les résoudre. Même si vous ne parvenez pas à résoudre le problème, le manuel d‘utilisation va vous montrer le chemin d'une nouvelle procédure – le contact avec le centre de service à la clientèle ou le service le plus proche.
