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    Models/ Modelos / Modèles: 417 .4110* K enmor e Elite ® Fr ont Load W asher Lav ador a a C ar go Fr ontal Lav euse à Char gement Fr ontal Use & C are Guide Guía de Uso y C uidado Guide d’utilisation et d’entr etien English / Español / Fr ançais P/N 137 413000 A (1012) Sears Brands Management C orporation Ho ff man Estates, IL 60179 U[...]

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    2 T able of C ontents The model and serial numbers of y our w asher are found on the washer serial plate located on the inside of the door . R ecord and r etain these numbers. Model Number ____________________ Serial Number ____________________ Purchase Date ____________________ This Use and Car e Guide pro vides gener al operating instructions for[...]

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    3 I mpor tant Saf ety I nstructions PREVENT FIRE Do not wash items that hav e been pre viously cleaned in, • soaked in, or spotted with gasoline , cleaning solvents , ker osene , cooking oils , wax es , etc. Do not store these items on or near the washer . T hese substances give o ff v apors or chemical reactions that could ignite or explode. Do[...]

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    4 K enmor e Appliance W arr anty One Y ear Limite d W arr ant y When installed, oper ated and maintaine d accor ding to all instructions supplied with the product , if this appliance fails due to a defect in material or workmanship within one year fr om the date of purchase , call 1-800-4-M Y -HOME ® to arrange for fr ee repair . If this appliance[...]

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    5 Features As an ENER G Y ST AR ® P artner , Se ars Brands Management C orpor ation has determined that this product meets the ENER G Y ST AR ® guidelines for energy e ffi ciency . Contr ol Lock Drum Light Door Latch with Safety Lock C y cle Selector Laundr y Pr oduct Dis- penser Draw er Door Striker Re versible Door Casc ading W ash V anes Stain[...]

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    6 1 2 5 3 4 1 C y cle selector 3 PO WER button 5 C y cle options / C y cle status display 2 C y cle settings 4 ST ART/P A USE button Oper ating I nstructions Pr ess the POWER button turn on the unit . T urn the cycle selector in either direction to the cycle desir ed. The indica- tor for that cycle will be illuminated. T o change the cycle once the[...]

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    7 Delicates Use this cy cle for lightly soiled knits and delicates which requir e gentle washing. Handwash Use this cy cle to pro vide intermittent , gentle tumbling for items labeled “Hand W ash ” . Rinse & Spin Select Rinse & Spin for loads that nee d a cold w ater rinse or to add fabric softener that may have been omit- ted in a regu[...]

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    8 C ycle Settings Appropriate w ash temper ature , spin spe eds , soil lev el and options will automatically be displayed for each cycle. T he settings can be changed before the cy cle is started. W ASH/RINSE W A TER TEMPERA TURE T o change the preset temper ature , press the W ash/Rinse button to scroll to the desir ed setting. Select a wash w ate[...]

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    9 C ycle Options T o add options, pr ess the corresponding options buttons to illuminate the selections desired. T o delete options, pr ess the options buttons again and the indicator lights will turn o ff . Some options requir e a “Pr ess & Hold” e ff ort to acti- vate or deactiv ate the secondar y function. Not all options are av ailabl[...]

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    10 These temper ature , spin spe eds , soil levels and options ar e av ailable with the following cy cles: Normal/Casual Bulky/Bedding Heavy Duty Whitest Whites T ow els Steam R efresh Express W ash Express Sanitize Cold Clean Silk Delicates Handwash Rinse & Spin Clean W asher W ash/Rinse Extra Hot/C old 9 NO OPTIONS A V AILABLE WITH THIS CY CL[...]

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    11 Oper ating I nstructions Other Features Status Indic ators The estimated total cy cle time will be displayed when the cycle is selected. The time may incr ease if water pr essur e is low , o v ersudsing occurs or the load becomes unbalance d. The estimated r emaining cycle time is display ed during the cycle. T he follo wing indicators may be li[...]

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    12 W H I T E S C A S U A L C O L O R S T O W E L S Oper ating I nstructions Operating Y our W asher (Mesh bag not included.) 1 Sor t laundr y into loads that can be w ashed together . Sort items by • recommended cycle and w a- ter temperatur e. Separate white , light and colorfast items from dark • and non-colorfast items. Separate items that s[...]

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    13 Oper ating I nstructions 5 Add laundr y pr oducts to the dispenser . Use a lo w-sudsing, high e ffi ciency detergent to pr ev ent o versudsing in front load w ashers. Look for this symbol on the detergent label: For best results Detergent , liquid chlorine bleach and liquid fabric soft- ener will be dispensed at the proper times in the cy cle. O[...]

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    14 Oper ating I nstructions Operating Y our W asher , continued Other W ash Products W ater conditioner , deter gent booster and enzyme • products may be added with the deter gent . Put liquid products with liquid deter gent in the • “Main W ash - Liquid Only” chamber or pow der products with pow der deter gent in the “Main W ash ” dete[...]

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    15 Oper ating I nstructions Operating Y our W asher , continued Follow the fabric car e label instructions on items to be washed. For best results Excess wrinkling , color tr ansfer or odors may dev elop • in items left in the washer after the cy cle has ended, if not remo v ed promptly . 6 Select the appropriate cy cle and settings for the load.[...]

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    16 Normal Operating Sounds Y ou may or may not hear the following sounds fr om your new w asher: A. DRAIN HOSE The w asher has a fl exible drain hose to carry water fr om the washer to the stand pipe of y our home. Y ou will hear water fl owing into y our stand pipe. This is a normal part of the oper ation of the w asher . B. W A TER V AL VES/DIS[...]

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    17 Follow the fabric car e label instructions on items to be washed. For best results Stain R emov al Guide Safe Stain Remo v al Proc edures T o reduce the risk of fi r e or serious injury to persons or property , comply with the basic warnings listed below : R ead and comply with all instructions on stain remo val • products. K eep stain remo v[...]

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    18 Stain R emov al Guide ST AIN TREA TMENT Adhesiv e tape , chewing gum, rubber cement Apply ice. Scrape o ff excess. Place stain face do wn on paper tow els. Satur ate with pre- wash stain r emo ver or non fl ammable dry cleaning fl uid. Baby formula, dairy products , egg Use pr oduct containing enzymes to pretr eat or soak stains. Soak for 30 [...]

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    19 T urn cy cle selector to Clean W asher . TO REFRESH OR CLEAN INSIDE OF W ASHER T o cle an and fr eshen the w asher , perform the Clean W asher cycle. For best r esults use the Clean W asher cycle once a month. T o be gin the cy cle , r otate cycle knob to Clean W asher . If installed, remo ve the “ LIQUID ONL Y ” cup from the dispenser . REM[...]

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    20 C ar e and Cleaning R emov e the dr awer b y pulling the dr awer out until it • stops. R each back into the left rear corner of the draw er cav- • ity and press do wn fi rmly on the lock tab . Pull out the draw er . R emov e the insert fr om the bleach and fabric softener • compartments. Rinse the draw er and inserts with a combination of[...]

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    21 C ar e and Cleaning Immediately follo w up with a Rinse & Spin cycle on Extr a High Spin Speed with no detergent or bleach to help clear any r esidual bleach left after the Clean W asher cycle. For best results T urn cy cle selector to Clean W asher . Inside Cleaning (Aggr essiv e) In cases wher e the Clean W asher cycle along with car e and[...]

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    22 C ar e and Cleaning RV ANTIFREEZE Follow WINTERIZING INSTRUCTIONS for cold weather stor age and care . When w ashing is completed, wipe top and sides of washer • with a damp cloth. T urn w ater faucets o ff to pr ev ent pressur e build-up in the hoses. Clean the cabinet with mild soap and water . Nev er use harsh, • gritty or abrasiv e clea[...]

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    23 Solutions to C ommon Pr oblems Many w ashing pr oblems inv olve poor soil and stain r emo val, r esidues of lint and scum, and fabric damage. For satisfac- tory washing r esults, follo w these suggestions pr ovided by T he Soap and Deter gent Association. PR OBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSES SOLUTIONS PREVENTIVE MEASURES Blue stains Undiluted liquid deter g[...]

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    24 Solutions to C ommon Pr oblems PR OBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSES SOLUTIONS PREVENTIVE MEASURES Y ellow buildup of body soil on synthetic fabrics Agitation time too short . • W ash water temper ature • too low . Not enough detergent . • Soak in detergent booster or pr oduct • containing enzymes. W ash in hottest water safe for fabric • using cas[...]

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    25 Solutions to C ommon Pr oblems A void Ser vic e Checklist Before calling for service , r eview this list . It may save both time and e xpense. The list includes common oc- currences that ar e not the r esult of defective w orkmanship or materials in this washer . OCCURRENCE POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION NOISE High pitch “jet engine ” noise. A cert[...]

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    26 A void Ser vic e Checklist , c ontinued Solutions to C ommon Pr oblems OCCURRENCE POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION W A TER W ater collects in folds of front door fl exible gasket at the end of the cycle. This is a r esult of the washing action and is part of the normal operation of the washer . W ater collects in bleach and fabric softener compartments.[...]

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    27 A void Ser vic e Checklist , c ontinued Solutions to C ommon Pr oblems OCCURRENCE POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION CODES DISPLA YED IN LED (No or slow w ater fi ll) W ater inlet hoses are not installed. Install Hot and C old w ater hoses and turn on Hot and Cold w ater supply v alves. W ater supply valv es are not turned on. T urn on Hot and C old water[...]

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    28 Notes[...]