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Use & Care Guide
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Model/Modelo: 796.4172#
Kenmore Elite®
Front-Loading
Automatic Washer
Lavadora automática de carga frontal
# = color number, numero de color
P/N MFL62526856
Sears Brand Management Corporation
Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A.
www.kenmore.com
www.sears.com
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TABLE OF CONTENTS PROTECTION AGREEMENTS IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ......................... 3-5 Master Protection Agreements GROUNDING REQUIREMENTS ...................................... 5 FEATURES AND BENEFITS Congratulations on making a smart purchase. Your new ® Key Parts and Components .................................................6 Kenmore product is designed and manufactured for Included Accessories ........................................................... 6 years of dependable
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SAFETY MESSAGES There are 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 result in property damage and/or serious bodily harm or death. All safety messages will follow the safety alert symbol and either the word DANGER or WARNING. These words mean: Failure to follow these safety instructions may result in property damage and/or serious bodily harm
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING WARNING appliance from the power supply. Failure to follow this To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to warning can cause serious injury, fire, electric shock, persons when using this appliance, follow basic or death. precautions, including the following. • Do not combine detergents, fabric softeners, and/or • U n p l u g t h e w a s h e r b e f o re c l e a n i n g to avoid the risk of other laundry products from different ma
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING WARNING: RISK TO CHILDREN • Keep laundry products out of children’s reach. To • Do not allow children to play on or in the washer. Close prevent personal injury, observe all warnings on supervision of children is necessary when the washer is product labels. Failure to comply with these warnings used near children. As children grow, teach them the could result in serious personal injury. proper, safe use of all appliances. Failure to comply with these
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FEATURES AND BENEFITS KEY PARTS AND COMPONENTS A DETERGENT DISPENSER There are four compartments. One each for prewash, main wash, liquid bleach, and liquid fabric softener. B GLASS TOUCH CONTROL PANEL The smooth glass touch panel allows you to make your selections with just a light touch of the button. The easy-to- read LED display shows cycle options, settings, cycle status, and estimated time remaining during operation. NOTE: Sensors in the washer automatically detect the size of the was
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INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS KEY DIMENSIONS AND SPECIFICATIONS Description Front-Loading Washer Rated Voltage/Frequency 120VAC, 60Hz 15 Dimensions 26 ¼ in. (W) X 30 ⅓ in. (D) X 38 /16 in. (H), 54 ⅜ in. (D, door open) 66.8 cm (W) X 76.8 cm (D) X 98.5 cm (H), 138.1 cm (D, door open) Net Weight 215.8 lbs (97.9 Kg) CHOOSE THE PROPER LOCATION CLEARANCES WARNING 1 24 /8" (61.3 cm ) • This washer is heavy. Two or more people are required when moving and unpacking the washer. Failure to do
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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 of the washer and lay it carefully on its side. DO NOT lay the Shipping washer on its front or back. Bolts To prevent internal damage during transport, the washer is equipped with four shipping
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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS CONNECTING THE WATER LINES • IMPORTANT: Use new hoses when installing the washer. Do NOT reuse old hoses. • IMPORTANT: Use ONLY the inlet hoses provided with this washer. Aftermarket hoses are not guaranteed to fit or function correctly. Other hoses may not tighten correctly and could cause leaks. Subsequent damage to product or property will not be covered under the terms of the product warranty. • Water supply pressure must be between 14.5 psi and 116 psi (100~
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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS CONNECTING THE DRAIN HOSE • The drain hose should always be properly secured. O p t i o n 2 : L a u n d r y D r u m Failure to properly secure the drain hose can result in flooding and property damage. • Do not install the end of the drain hose higher than 96 in. (243.8 cm) above the bottom of the washer. • The drain must be installed in accordance with any Utility Sink applicable local codes and regulations. • Make sure that the drain hose is not stretched, p
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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS LEVELING THE WASHER 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 necessary to level the washer. Extending the leveling feet more than necessary can cause the washer to vibrate. NOTE: Before installing the washer, make Tighten all 4 lock nuts sure that the floor is clean, dry and free of securely using the dust, dirt,
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HOW TO USE WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons, read and follow this entire Use & Care Guide, including the Important Safety Instructions, before operating this washer. CONTROL PANEL FEATURES H F E G I A B D C A E POWER (ON/OFF) BUTTON SPECIAL CYCLE AND OPTION BUTTONS Press to turn the washer ON. Press again to turn These buttons are used to activate special cycles the washer OFF. or options (refer to pages 22 and 23). NOTE: Pressing the POWER bu
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HOW TO USE OPERATING THE WASHER USING DETERGENT AMOUNT INDICATOR IMPORTANT: DO NOT add detergent before beginning the wash cycle (step 5 below) when using detergent amount indicator. 1 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 (refer to page 16). TURN ON THE WASHER 2 Press the POWER button to turn ON the washer. The lights around the cycle selector knob will illuminate and a chi
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HOW TO USE CYCLE GUIDE = Available Option The cycle guide below shows the default settings, available options and recommended fabric types = Default Setting for each cycle. Allowable modifier adjustments are shown below the default setting for each cycle. Display Fabric or Load Wash Wash/Rinse Spin Soil Add Extra Stain Auto Save Pre- Smart Cycle Time Load Type Sensing Motion Temperature Speed Level Steam Rinse Treat Soak Energy Wash Sensor (Min.) Warm/Cold High Normal Cotton, linen, Ext
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HOW TO USE CYCLE GUIDE (continued) = Available Option The cycle guide below shows the default settings, available options and recommended fabric types = Default Setting for each cycle. Allowable modifier adjustments are shown below the default setting for each cycle. Display Fabric or Load Wash Wash/Rinse Spin Soil Add Extra Stain Auto Save Pre- Smart Cycle Time Load Type Sensing Motion Temperature Speed Level Steam Rinse Treat Soak Energy Wash Sensor (Min.) Extra Hot/Cold Light High Li
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HOW TO USE SORTING WASH LOADS L o a d i n g t h e W a s h e r Fabric Care Labels • Check all pockets to make sure that they are empty. Many articles of clothing include a fabric care label. Items such as clips, matches, pens, coins, and keys can Using the chart below, adjust the cycle and option damage both your washer and your clothes. selections to care for your clothing according to the manufacturer’s recommendations. • Close zippers, hooks, and drawstrings to prevent these items
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HOW TO USE ABOUT THE DISPENSER DRAWER Liquid Chlorine Liquid Fabric Bleach Softener The automatic dispenser consists of four compartments Compartment Compartment Liquid which hold: Detergent Cup • Liquid chlorine bleach. • Liquid fabric softener. • Liquid or powdered detergent for prewash. • Liquid or powdered detergent and color-safe bleach Prewash Detergent for main wash. Compartment Main Wash Detergent Compartment Pre-Wash Detergent Compartment Liquid Bleach Compartment Add liquid
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HOW TO USE DETERGENT AND DISPENSER USE A W o r d A b o u t D e t e r g e n t s Deter gent Amount High-Efficiency (HE) detergents produce fewer suds, Use the detergent amount indicator to help dissolve more efficiently to improve washing and rinsing determine the correct amount of detergent to use. performance, and help to keep the interior of your Bars light up to indicate the size of the dry load sensed washer clean. Using detergent that is not HE may cause by the washer control. Follo
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HOW TO USE TIME AND STATUS DISPLAY The time and status display shows the estimated time remaining, cycle progress, and door lock status. E C D B A A C ESTIMATED TIME REMAINING CYCLE STATUS INDICATOR These status LEDs illuminate to indicate which When the START/PAUSE button is pressed, the stage of the cycle is currently running. A blinking washer will automatically detect the load size for light indicates the active stage of the cycle. When cycles that use load sensing. The control will the
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HOW TO USE CYCLE MODIFIER BUTTONS Each cycle has default settings that are selected NOTE: To protect your garments, not every wash/rinse automatically. You may also customize these settings temperature, spin speed, soil level, or option is available using the cycle modifier buttons. Press the button for the with every cycle. A chime will sound and the LED will not desired modifier until the indicator light for the desired light if a selection is not allowed (refer to pages 14 and 15). value is
