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®
Front-Loading Automatic Washer
Use and Care Guide
Lavadora automática de carga frontal
Manual de Uso y Guidado
Laveuse automatique à chargement frontal
Guide d’utilisation et d’entreien
Models/Modelos/Modèles 110.4996✼, 4997✼
✼ = color number, número de color, numéro de couleur
Designed to use only HE High
Efficiency detergent
Diseñado para utilizar solamente
detergente de alta eficacia
Conçu pour l'utilisation d'un
détergent haute efficacité
seulement
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The Master Protection Agreement also helps extend the life of your new product. Here’s what’s included in the Agreement: TABLE OF CONTENTS ✔ Expert service by our 12,000 professional repair specialists PROTECTION AGREEMENTS.......................................................2 ✔ Unlimited service and no charge for parts and labor on all In the U.S.A...................................................................................2 covered repairs In Canada ..................................
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Deleted Pedestal Warranty ® KENMORE ELITE APPLIANCE WARRANTY ONE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY THIS WARRANTY COVERS ONLY DEFECTS IN MATERIAL AND WORKMANSHIP. SEARS WILL NOT PAY FOR: When installed, operated and maintained according to all instructions supplied with the product, if this appliance fails due 1. Expendable items that can wear out from normal use, to a defect in material or workmanship within one year from the including but not limited to filters, belts, light bulbs, and bags. ® date of p
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WASHER SAFETY Your safety and the safety of others are very important. We have provided many important safety messages in this manual and on your appliance. Always read and obey all safety messages. This is the safety alert symbol. This symbol alerts you to potential hazards that can kill or hurt you and others. All safety messages will follow the safety alert symbol and either the word “DANGER” or “WARNING.” These words mean: You can be killed or seriously injured if you don't immediately DAN
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INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS Tools and Parts Options Gather the required tools and parts before starting installation. The parts supplied are in the washer drum. Pedestal Tools needed for connecting the water inlet hoses You have the option of purchasing pedestals of different heights Pliers (that open to 1⁹⁄₁₆" [39.5 mm]) separately for this washer. You may select a 10" (25.4 cm) or a Flashlight (optional) 15.5" (39.4 cm) pedestal. Remember that the pedestal will add to the total height
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Location Requirements Selecting the proper location for your washer improves performance and minimizes noise and possible washer “walk.” Recommended installation spacing for custom undercounter installation Your washer can be installed under a custom counter, or in a basement, laundry room, closet, or recessed area. See “Drain The dimensions shown are for the recommended spacing. System.” Custom undercounter installation - Washer only Companion appliance location requirements should also b
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Recommended installation spacing for recessed or Drain System closet installation, with stacked washer and dryer The washer can be installed using the standpipe drain system (floor or wall), the laundry tub drain system, or the floor drain The dimensions shown are for the recommended spacing. system. Select the drain hose installation method you need. See 2 “Tools and Parts.” 48 in. * 2 (310 cm ) Standpipe drain system - wall or floor (views A & B) 3" (7.6 cm) The standpipe drain require
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Electrical Requirements Do not ground to a gas pipe. Check with a qualified electrician if you are not sure the WARNING washer is properly grounded. Do not have a fuse in the neutral or ground circuit. GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS For a grounded, cord-connected washer: Electrical Shock Hazard This washer must be grounded. In the event of a malfunction or breakdown, grounding will reduce the risk of electrical Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet. shock by providing a path of least resistance fo
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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Remove Transport System Connect the Inlet Hoses Make sure the washer drum is empty. 1. Attach the hose with the red color indicator to the Hot (left) WARNING inlet valve. Attaching the red coupling first makes it easier to tighten connection with pliers. Screw on coupling by hand Excessive Weight Hazard until it is seated on the washer. Use two or more people to move and install washer. 2. Attach the hose with the blue color indicator to the Cold Failure to do so ca
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Route the Drain Hose Secure the Drain Hose Proper routing of the drain hose protects your floors from 1. Drape the power cord over the washer top. damage due to water leakage. Read and follow these 2. Secure the drain hose to the laundry tub leg or standpipe with instructions. the beaded strap provided. (See illustrations A and B.) Remove drain hose from washer cabinet Gently pull the corrugated drain hose from the shipping clips. AB C If the washer faucets and the drain standpipe are recesse
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Auto Water Level Adjusting to the size of the load, this feature allows the washer to Complete Installation use the minimal amount of water needed to clean and rinse the 1. Check the electrical requirements. Be sure that you have the clothes. With a low water level, you can obtain the same results correct electrical supply and the recommended grounding with smaller amounts of laundry products. Because only the method. See “Electrical Requirements.” required amount of water is used, the was
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WASHER USE First Wash Cycle Without Laundry Starting Your Washer Before washing clothes for the first time, if not completed during the final installation step, choose the Normal/Casual cycle and WARNING run it without clothes. Use only HE High Efficiency detergent. Use ¹⁄₂ the manufacturer’s recommended amount for a medium-sized load. This initial cycle serves to ensure the interior is clean before washing clothes. For All Wash Cycles Fire Hazard 1. Open the washer door by pulling on the
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5. Select the desired OPTIONS. Not all Options are available 9. To begin the wash cycle later with all cycles. See “Options.” Select DELAY until the desired delay time (in hours) shows in the Estimated Time Remaining display. Select START. The 6. Select the desired MODIFIERS. Not all Modifiers are available countdown to the wash cycle will show in the display window. with all Cycles and Options. See “Modifiers.” IMPORTANT: When delaying a cycle, use only powdered 7. If desired, select the CY
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Liquid detergent: Pausing or Restarting 1. To pause the washer at any time, select STOP. A 2. To continue the cycle, select and hold START (for approximately 1 second). Changing Cycles, Options and Modifiers Not all Options and Modifiers are available with all Cycles. Available modifier selections will glow amber. Selectable options will glow amber. If an option or modifier is unavailable with the selected cycle, the light will not illuminate. Once an option or modifier is selected it w
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Adding clothes Cycles This washer allows an 8-minute period in which other garments Wash Cycles may be added to the load. You can add items to the washer if the ADD CLOTHES status light is glowing. Choose Wash Cycles by turning the selector knob. The cycle To add items when Add Clothes light is glowing indicator light will glow when selected. Each cycle is designed for 1. Select STOP once. The washer door unlocks, and items can different types of fabric and soil levels. The modifier indicat
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Normal/Casual Drain & Spin Use this cycle to wash loads of no-iron fabrics such as sport Use this cycle to drain your washer or to drain and spin your shirts, blouses, casual business clothes, permanent press wash load. The spin speed is preset to high. If desired, you can blends, cottons and linens, and synthetic fabrics. This cycle reduce the spin speed by selecting the speed you want from the combines medium-speed tumbling, high-speed spin, and a load SPIN SPEED modifier. cooling process t
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Options You can customize your wash by adding options to your cycle selections. You can add or change an option after starting a cycle Normal Rinse anytime before the selected option begins. Not all Options are available with all cycles. Current selections will glow green. If an Consists of a two phase rinsing process that is effective for option is unavailable with a selected cycle, the light will not everyday laundry. illuminate. 2nd Rinse A second rinse can be used to aid in the removal
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Modifiers Preset cycle settings of Water Temperature, Spin Speed, and Rinse Options can be changed. You can change a modifier after Wash Temp starting a cycle anytime before the selected Modifier begins. Not all Modifiers are available with all options and cycles. Available Select a water temperature based on the type of load you are modifier settings will glow amber. Current selections will glow washing. Use the warmest wash water safe for fabrics. Follow green. If an option is unavailable
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LAUNDRY TIPS Preparing clothes for washing Sorting Follow these recommendations to help you prolong the life of Separate heavily soiled items from lightly soiled ones, even if your garments. they would normally be washed together. Separate lint-givers (towels, chenille) from lint-takers (corduroy, synthetics, Use only High Efficiency detergents. The package for this type permanent press). When possible, turn lint-givers inside-out. of detergent will be marked “HE” or “High Efficiency.” T
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WASHER CARE Cleaning Your Washer The Washer Maintenance Procedure should be performed on a Begin procedure monthly basis. 1. Open the washer door and remove any clothing or items from the washer. Cleaning the door seal 2. Close the washer door. 3. Open the dispenser drawer and immediately add ²⁄₃ cup 1. Open the washer door and remove any clothing or items from (160 mL) of liquid chlorine bleach to the bleach compartment. the washer. NOTE: Do not add any detergent to this cycle. Use of m
