Kenmore Washer/Dryer - User Manual

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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., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A.

PART NO. 3405596 PRINTED IN U.S.A.

Main Page

Table of Contents2
Before Using Your New Laundry Center2
Sears Laundry Center Warranty3
Important Safety Instructions4
Installation Overview5
Select Location for Your Laundry Center5
Make Electrical Connection6
Connect Drain Hose7
Remove Shipping Strap7
Connect Inlet Hoses to Laundry Center8
Connect Inlet Hoses to Water Faucets8
Level Laundry Center9
Secure Drain Hose9
Connect Exhaust10
Laundry Tub Drain System12
Alternate Locations - Standpipe and Floor Drain Systems13
Minimum Installation Spacing14
Recessed Area/Closet Installation Instructions14
Laundry Center Dimensions15
Mobile Home Requirements15
Electrical Connection Options16
Electrical Requirements16
Center17
- Three-Wire Electrical Connection to Receptacle17
- Grounding Instructions18
Instructions19
- Three-Wire Electrical Connection (Direct Wire)19
- Alternate 3-Wire Connection with External Grounding Conductor21
- Make Four-Wire Electrical Connection to Receptacle22
- 4-Wire Connection with Frame-Grounding Conductor24
- Four-Wire Electrical Connection (Direct Wire)25
- 4-Wire Connection with Direct Wire and Frame-Grounding Conductor26
- Route the Vent32
- Determine Vent Length33
- Standard Offset Connections34
- Using 4-Inch Flexible Heavy Metal Vent35
- Loop System36
- Offset Connections with Close Clearances36
- Periscope System36
- Final Steps37
- Review Installation37
- Operating Your Washer38
- Starting Your Washer38
- Stopping/Restarting Your Washer38
- Selecting Water Temperatures39
- Set Water Level Control39
- Set Water Temperature Control39
- Auto Prewash40
- Heavy Duty40
- Permanent Press40
- Setting Your Cycle Selector Control (Timer)40
- Rinse and Spin41
- Self-Cleaning Lint Filter41
- Spin Only41
- Double Roll-Over Dual-Action Plug Agitator42
- Understanding Normal Washer Sounds42
- Using the Liquid Chlorine Bleach Dispenser42
- To Remove and Clean the Fabric Softener Dispenser43
- Using the Liquid Fabric Softener Dispenser43
- Understanding What Happens in each Cycle44
- Operating Your Dryer45
- Starting Your Dryer45
- Stopping/Restarting Your Dryer45
- Cycle Description - Automatic Drying Cycles46
- Cycle Description - Timed Drying Cycles46
- Knit/Delicate Cycle46
- Permanent Press/Normal Cycle46
- Using Air Dry47
- Cool down48
- End-Of-Cycle Signal Control48
- Push to Start Dryer Button48
- Soft-Heat System48
- Laundry Tips49
- Preparing Clothes for Washing and Drying49
- Sorting49
- Washing and Drying Tips49
- Loading Tips - Washer50
- Loading Tips - Dryer51
- Saving Energy51
- Using Dryer Fabric Softeners51
- Stain Removal Guide52
- Stain Removal Rules52
- Caring for Your Laundry Center55
- Cleaning Your Dryer55
- Cleaning Your Washer55
- Water Inlet Hoses55
- Cleaning the Lint Screen56
- Checking for Air Flow Obstruction57
- Removing Accumulated Lint57
- Moving Care58
- Non-Use or Vacation Care58
- Winter Storage58
- Troubleshooting - Washer59
- Troubleshooting - Dryer63
Dryer64
- Center65
- Sears Maintenance Agreement65

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Summary

SEARS LAUNDRY CENTER WARRANTY

Warranty Service

Information on obtaining warranty repairs.

Safety Alert Symbol Explanation

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Explosion Hazard Warning

Precautions against flammable materials.

General Safety Precautions

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

Electrical Connections

Critical step for powering the unit.

Exhaust Vent Installation

Proper dryer venting setup.

TROUBLESHOOTING - WASHER

Washer Leaks

Common washer issues and solutions.

Wont Drain;Wont Spin;Wet Loads

Common washer issues.

Machine Stops

TROUBLESHOOTING - DRYER

Not Drying Satisfactorily

Common dryer issues.

Dryer Will Not Run

Common dryer issues.

Kenmore Washer/Dryer Specifications

General

Brand	Kenmore
Model	Washer/Dryer
Category	Washer/Dryer
Language	English

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