Kenmore LAUNDRY CENTER 3405594 manual

Owner's Manual and Installation Instructions 24-Inch Wide LAUNDRY CENTER Washer • Gas Dryer IMPORTANT: 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. 3405594 PRINTED IN U.S.A.[...]

WARNING: For your safety the information in this manual must be followed to minimize the risk of fire or explosion or to prevent property damage, personal injury, or death. • Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance. WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS • Do not try to light any ap[...]

BEFORE USING YOUR NEW LAUNDRY CENTER SEARS LAUNDRY CENTER WARRANTY IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS - WASHER OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS - DRYER LAUNDRY TIPS REMOVING STAINS CARING FOR YOUR LAUNDRY CENTER TROUBLESHOOTING - WASHER TROUBLESHOOTING - DRYER SEARS MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT 3 4 5 6 34 40 44 47 5O 54 5[...]

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. NOTE: Exhausting your laundry center[...]

YOUR SAFETY IS IMPORTANT TO 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. • Do not wash or dry articles that have been previously cleaned in, washed in, soaked in, or spotted [...]

INSTALLATION OVERVIEW For a complete list of tools and parts needed, see pages 6-12. A, SELECT LOCATION FOR YOUR LAUNDRY CENTER (pgs. 14-19) Laundry Tub Drain System (p, 15) Standpipe Drain System (p. 16) Floor Drain System (p. 16) Recessed Area/Closet Installation Instructions (pgs, 17-18) , ! °J[...]

B. INSTALL LEVELING LEGS (p, 20) ) Parts Needed: (supplied with laundry center) 2 rear leveling legs 2 front leveling legs C. REMOVE STYROFOAM PACKING (p, 20) Yellow card[...]

D.CONNECT DRAIN HOSE (pgs, 21-22) AND PUSH Tools Needed: Pliers that open to 19/16 inches Flashlight (optional depending on installation) Parts Needed: (supplied with laundry center) 1 silver, double- 1 yellow, single-wire wire hose clamp hose clamp (top of (bottom of drain drain hose) hose) E, CONNECT INLET HOSES TO LAUNDRY CENTER (pgs. [...]

F, CONNECT INLET HOSES TO WATER FAUCETS (p, 23) i Tools Needed: Pliers that open _"_'_./_ to 19/16 inches _/S OR /_J tu te a, depending on Flashlight (optional installation) depending on installation) Parts Needed: (supplied with laundry center) 2 waterinlethoses G, SECURE CABLE BRACKET (p, 24) Tools Needed: cuWir_r_::::_ I I Flat-bladed [...]

H. SECURE DRAIN HOSE (p, 24) Tools Needed: Flashlight (optional depending on installation) Parts Needed: (supplied with laundry center) Plastic strap I, LEVEL LAUNDRY CENTER (p. 25) Tools Needed: Parts Needed: _ open-enidnCwhrench Flashlight (optional depending on installation) Wood block (supplied with laundry center) 2 front leveling legs (instal[...]

J. INSTALL GAS LINE (pgs, 25-27) Tools Needed: PaNs Needed: 8-inch Pipe joint or lO-inch compound pipe wrench resistant to L.P. gas Flashlight (optional depending on installation) Do not use pipe Use pipe joint joint compound compound 3/8-inch male pipe flare V2-inch to (optional depending 3/8-inch pipe on installation) reducer Rigid gas supply lin[...]

K. CONNECT EXHAUST (pgs. 28-32) I • Tools Needed: Tin snips Flashlight (optional Flat-bladed depending on installation) screwdriver PaNs Needed: 4-inch metal elbow(s) 4-inch rigid or flexible (optional depending heavy metal vent on installation) 4-inch outlet (4) 4-inch exhaust hood diameter clamps 12[...]

ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS 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. Copies of the code standards listed above may be obtained from: Nation[...]

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. Make sure you have everything necessary for correc[...]

LAUNDRY TUB DRAIN SYSTEM Grounded receptacle: Within 3Vz 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 filI valves attached to the back of the laundry center. Laundry tub drain system: Needs a minimum 20-gallon laundry tub. Support: Flo[...]

ALTERNATE LOCATIONS - STANDPIPE AND FLOOR DRAIN SYSTEMS Standpipe drain system: Needs a two-inch minimum diameter standpipe with minimum carry-away capacity of 17 gallons per minute. Top of standpipe must be at least 39 inches above floor and no higher than 96 inches from bottom of laundry center. Siphon break: Must be purchased separately. See cha[...]

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 cycles requires temperatures above 32°F (at lower temperatures, some water m[...]

MINIMUM INSTALLATION SPACING • The installation spacing (shown below) is in inches and is the minimum allowable. • Additional spacing should be considered for ease of installation and servicing. • If closet door is installed, the minimum air openings in top and bottom are required. Louvered doors with equivalent air openings in top and bottom[...]

MOBILE HOME REQUIREMENTS The laundry center must not be installed where it can be exposed to water and/or weather, • Proper operation of washer cycles requires temperatures above 32°F (at lower temperatures, some water may remain in washer). See page 53 for Winterizing Information. • Proper operation of dryer cycles requires temperatures above[...]

B. INSTALL LEVELING LEGS To install rear legs: STEP 1. If you have not already done so, lay the laundry center on its side. Because of the weight of the laundry center, two people should lay it down. STEP 2. Push legs into holes in rear corners until they snap into place. STEP 3. Check adjustability of rear legs, by pushing in one leg, The other le[...]

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. a. Wet the inside of the straight[...]

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. f_Hooked hose STEP 3. Put hooked end of drain hose into laundry tub or standpipe. Check for proper length of drain hose. Rotate hook to eliminate kinks. To prev[...]

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 two4hirds turn with pliers to tighten coupling. DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN; this could damage the valves. F. CONNECT INLET HOSES TO WATER FAUCE[...]

G. SECURE CABLE BRACKET STEP 1. Cut the plastic strap securing the cable wire bracket to the power supply cord. Do not cut cable. Remove the power supply cord from the bracket. Discard plastic strap. H. SECURE DRAIN HOSE Securing the drain hose properly will protect your floors from damage due to water leakage, STEP 1. Move laundry center to its fi[...]

I. LEVEL LAUNDRY CENTER J. INSTALL GAS LINE (JFO_mrAFOJ((_m "-I_ i [_ (l(, Leveling your laundry center properly prevents excessive noise and vibration. STEP I. Check levelness of the laundry center by placing a level on top of the washer, first side-to_side; then front_to-back. STEP 2. If laundry center is not level, prop up the front of the [...]

• Make certain this laundry center has the • A combination of pipe fittings must correct burner for the type of gas in your home. Burner information is located on the rating plate in the door well of your dryer. If this information does not agree with the type of gas available, contact your local Sears store or Sears Service Center. Any change [...]

CONNECT LAUNDRY CENTER TO GAS LINE STEP 1. Remove the red cap from the gas pipe. Move the laundry center to its final position, STEP 2. Connect gas supply to laundry center. Use a wrench to tighten, For gas connections you must use pipe joint compound resistant to the action of L.P. gas. Apply pipe joint compound to the non-flared male threads only[...]

K. CONNECTEXHAUST A properly exhausted laundry center will give you the shortest drying time, lower your utility bill, and extend the life of the laundry center. ROUTE THE VENT Typical installations exhaust from the rear of the laundry center. Avoid pushing the laundry center tightly against a wall. This can crush or kink the vent. Use the straight[...]

This laundry center may be converted toexhaust out the right or left side. To convert the laundry center, one ofthe 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. These kits are available atyour local Sears store or[...]

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. STEP 2. Measure the length of 44[...]

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. STEP 2. Measure the length of 4-in[...]

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, A kit is available from your local Sears store or Sears Service Center. NOTE: Vent [...]

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. [ Check that you have: • All the tools yo[...]

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. Do not dry anything that has ever had any type of oil on it (including cooking oils). Failure to fol[...]

SET WATER LEVEL CONTROL SET WATER TEMPERATURE CONTROL Your washer lets you select a wash and rinse water temperature setting This control gives you the flexibility to based on the type of load you are save water when washing small loads, washing. Your washer lets you select a water setting based on the size of your wash load. • For normal loads, [...]

SETTING YOUR CYCLE SELECTOR CONTROL (TIMER) Use this control to choose the agitation time and to start the washer. Each cycle is designed with the wash and spin speeds that are appropriate for the fabrics and soil levels in your wash load. • For heavy soil and sturdy fabrics, use the full time (SUPER or REGULAR if indicated). • For light soil a[...]

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. • For fast agitation and spin, use the HEAVY DUTY Cycle. • F[...]

SELF-CLEANING LINT FILTER Lint is filtered from the load automatically - there's no messy cleanup. Your washer features a self-cleaning filter that traps lint from the water while the washer is washing and deep rinsing the laundry. The trapped lint is flushed down the drain automatically. You don't have to clean the filter. DUAL-ACTION TM[...]

UNDERSTANDING WHAT HAPPENS IN EACH CYCLE PERMANENT PRESS IT Fill to selected level i • Wash selected time Drain Pause I-2 .____ Fill for coot down i • HEAVY DUTY I-;- selected level i • Wash selected time I I Drain no spin i • Spin IZI F,,,,o selected level Wash Rinse Drain IZI Drain no spin no spin Spin Spin KNIT/DELICATE -I --_w_. Fill to[...]

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. To get the best drying results, you must operate your dryer properly. This sec[...]

CYCLE DESCRIPTION - CYCLE DESCRIPTION - AUTOMATIC DRY CYCLES TIMED DRY CYCLES The automatic drying cycles (KNIT/DELICATE or PERMANENT PRESS/NORMAL) 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. Use the automatic drying cycles for most load[...]

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. Also use for airing and fluffing items such as pillows. TOUCH UP Refer to [...]

END-OF-CYCLE SIGNAL SOFT-HEA'F_ SYSTEM 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. PUSH TO START DRYER BUTTON Use this control to start the dryer.[...]

PREPARING CLOTHES FOR WASHING AND DRYING Follow these recommendations to help save on utility bills and prolong the life of your garments. WASHING AND DRYING TIPS • Close zippers, snaps, and hooks to avoid snagging other items. Remove heat-sensitive trim that can be damaged by drying. Tie strings and sashes so they will not tangle. Mend tears, lo[...]

LOADING 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). Do not wrap items around the agitator. Items should move easily through wash water for best cleaning and wrinkle-free resu[...]

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). • You may need to rearrange large items (sheets, blankets, tablecloths) during[...]

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. Hot water can set stains. • Most stains are easier to re[...]

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. Wash in hottest water safe for fabric. Fat, grease, or oil Items soiled with vegetab[...]

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. Rinse and rewash. Mildew[...]

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. Occasionally wipe the outside of the washer to keep [...]

CLEANING THE LINT SCREEN Remove Lint Before Every Load The lint screen is located on the back wall of your dryer. Clean it before every load. A screen blocked by lint can increase drying time. To clean: STEP 1. Pull out the lint screen and its cover. STEP 2. Separate the cover and the screen by squeezing the screen and pulling on the cover at the s[...]

CHECKING FOR AIR FLOW OBSTRUCTION From time to time, you may find it helpful 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. STEP 2. Inspect exhaust hood[...]

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. Shut off both water faucets. 2. Disconnect and drain water inlet hoses. 3. Pu[...]

Most laundering problems are easily and washer problems, If you need solved if you understand the cause, further assistance, see page 61, Check these tables for common laundry Problem Possible Cause Solution Washer Leaks Household plumbing is leaking. Repair plumbing. Inlet hoses not tight. Tighten hoses (see "INSTALLATION','Sections[...]

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. This is normal. Continues Drain hose is less than Raise the drain hose to Fill/ 39[...]

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, catl electrician. Using an extension cord. Do not use an extension cord. Timer is not lined up. T[...]

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. will damage fabrics, Sharp items not removed Clean out pockets before washing. from pockets; fas[...]

Problem Possible Cause Solution Not Drying Lint screen is clogged with lint. CIean Iint screen, Satisfactorily Restricted air movement, Run dryer for 5-10 minutes. Hold Exhaust vent or outside exhaust hand under outside exhaust hood to hood is clogged with Iint. check air movement. If you do not feel air moving, clean exhaust system of lint or repl[...]

Problem Possible Cause Solution Lint in Load Lint screen is clogged. Clean lint screen. Check for air movement. Improper sorting. Sort lint givers from lint takers and by color. Load is too big or heavy. Dry smaller loads so lint can be carried to the Iint screen. Load is overdried. Use correct dryer settings for fabric. Overdrying can cause lint-a[...]

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