Kenmore 4044 Use and Care Guide

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    Automatic Use & Care Guide Washer Lavadora automat|ca Manual de uso y cuidado de carga frontal Models/Modelos 796.4044#9## Designed to use only Sears Brands Management Corporation, Hoffman Estates, |L 60t 79 Sears Canada |nc,, Toronto, Ontario, Canada M5B 2B8 www,sears,com www,sears,ca
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    TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Normal Sounds You May Hear 26 Before Calling for Service 26-29 WARRANTY 30 In the space below, record the date of purchase, model, and serial number of your product. You will find the model and serial number printed on an identification plate located inside the washer
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    substances to the wash water. These substances washer or attempt any servicing other than as described in this manual. We strongly recommend that any service be performed by a qualified individual. • See Installation Instructions washer if the machine is to be left tor an extended period of time
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    INSTRUCTIONS for detailed grounding procedures. Installationinstructionsare packed in the washer for installer's reference. If the washer is moved to a new location, have it checked and reinstalled by a qualified service checked by a qualified electrician to make sure the outlet is properly grounded
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    to the washing compartment to avoid the danger of children or small animals getting trapped inside before your washer is removed from service or discarded. fire, electrical shock, or death. 3-prong grounding type GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS This appliance must be grounded. In the event of malfunction or
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    in the washer automatically detect the size of the wash load to optimize washing time, based on the selected cycle and options. DIRECT-DRIVE MOTOR The direct-drive motor provides improved performance and reliability while increasing energy efficiency. (Motor is not visible.) LARGE-CAPACITY STAINLESS
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    DIMENSIONS AND SPECIFICATIONS Description Rated Voltage/Frequency Dimensions Net Weight Front-Loading Washer Time a qualified service person. support the weight of the washer, when fully loaded, without flexing or bouncing, If your floor has too much flex in it, you may need to reinforce it to make
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    REMOVING SHIPPING BOLTS When removing the washer from the carton base, be sure to remove the foam tub 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
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    . • Periodically check the hose for cracks, leaks, and wear, and replace the hose if necessary. • Make sure that the water lines are not stretched, pinched, crushed, or kinked. • The washer should never be installed or stored in a location subject to freezing temperatures. Damage to the water lines
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    .8 cm) above the bottom of the washer. •The drain must be installed in accordance with any applicable local codes and regulations. • Make sure that the drain hose is not not long enough. Do not extend drain hose more that 6 feet, as this will cause poor draining (_f resulting in poor wash and
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    must be used, take extra care to follow the instructions provided with the drip pan and make sure the leveling feet are adjusted for firm and NOTE: To make sure that the washer is properly level, run the washer with a test load: place a medium-sized load of laundry in the machine. Then press POWER
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    entire manual, including the Important Safety Instructions, before operating this washer. CONTROL PANEL FEATURES ; Sfeam • Vibration Guard ® START/PAUSE @ POWER (ON/OFF) BUTTON Press to turn the washer ON. Press again to turn the washer OFF. NOTE: Pressing the POWER button during a cycle will
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    . This can be done using the cycle modifier buttons as shown on page 19 (Wash/Rinse, Spin Speed, Soil Level, and Chime). NOTE: To protect your fabrics, not all modifiers are available on all cycles. ( Add Steam Clean Washer START/PAUSE 0 SELECT CYCLE OPTIONS Cycle options can also be added using
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    option is available with every cycle. 0 NOTE: These cycles use various wash motions to enhance cleaning and/or fabric care performance. These wash motions may sound different at different stages of the wash cycle. This is normal. NOTE: The washer automatically adjusts the wash time for the amount of
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    Machine wash cycle Normal Permanent press/ wrinkle resustant Gentle/ delicate H h Donot wash made up of similar items. Mixing different fabric types and/or soil levels can poor wash producer - terrycloth towels) Loading the Washer • Check all pockets to make sure that they are empty. Items
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    manually cleaned out. Main Wash Detergent Compartment This compartment holds laundry detergent for the main wash cycle; this detergent is added to the load at the beginning of the cycle. Always use HE (High-Efficiency) detergent with your washing machine time during the wash cycle the washer. Either
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    . This compartment is not used on this model Designed to use only HE (High-Efficiency) detergent IMPORTANT: Your washing machine is designed for use with only High-Efficiency (HE) detergents. HE detergents are formulated specifically for front-load washers and contain suds-reducing agents. Always
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    the START/PAUSE is pressed, the washer automatically detects the wash load (weight) and optimizes the washing time, based on the selected cycle and options. The display will then indicate the estimated time remaining for the selected wash cycle. NOTE: •The time shown is estimated. For example, the
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    and cleaning/rinsing performance will not be compromised. NOTE: To protect your garments, not every wash/rinse temperature, spin speed, soil level, or option is available with every cycle. See the Cycle Guide on page 14 for details. ExtrHaot/Cold Extra High Hot/Cold High Warm/Warm Medium
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    have been stored for an extended time and makes heavily wrinkled clothes easier to iron. STEAM REFRESH can also be used to help reduce odors in fabrics. To use the STEAM REFRESH cycle: Turn on the washer and turn the cycle selector knob to select the STEAM REFRESH cycle. Load up to 5 items and close
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    BUTTONS Your washing machine features several additional cycle options to customize cycles to meet your individual needs. O Turn ON the washer and turn the cycle selector knob to select the desired cycle. _Use the cycle modifier buttons to adjust the settings for that cycle. O Press the cycle option
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    with hard water. Use a descater, such as Washer Magic®,and run the CLEAN WASHER cycle before washing clothing. Do NOT use steel wool or abrasive cleaners; they can damage the surface. Storing the Washer If the washer wilt not be used for an extended period of time and is in an area that could be
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    REGULAR CLEANING (cont.) Cleaning the Dispenser The dispenser should be cleaned periodically to remove buildup of detergent and other laundry products that can cause the dispenser not to dispense the laundry product properly. f -_ f 1. Pull the dispenser drawer out until it stops. f i J J 3.
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    that may get into the valves with the water supply. Operating the washer with the filters removed could cause a valve to fail open resulting in soak them in white vinegar or a time scale remover, following the manufacturer's instructions. Rinse thoroughly before reinstalling. Press the filters
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    and coins from causing damage to the pump. If the washer fails to drain properly, unplug the washer and allow the water to coot, if necessary, before large amount of water in the tub, you may have to empty your container several times. 2. Unclip the drain hose and pull it out. Place the end of the
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    Drain pump pumping water from the washer at the end of a cycle. Splashing: Clothes tumbling in the drum during the wash and rinse cycles. BEFORE CALLING FOR SERVICE Your washing machine is equipped with an automatic error-monitoring system to detect and diagnose problems at an early stage. If your
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    POWER, then press the SPIN SPEED button without selecting a cycle. Wash cycle time is longer than usual Check if... The washer automatically adjusts the wash time for the amount of laundry, water pressure, water heating time and other operating conditions, Then... This is normal. The washeradjusts
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    washer will make several attempts to restart the spin cycle. If an imbalance is still detected, the washer Close the water taps, unplug the washer, and call for service, i The display shows: I washer has been interrupted during a cycle, the "PF" error code wilt be displayed the next time the washer
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    warranty covers only defects in material and workmanship. Sears will NOT pay for: 1. Expendable items that can wear out from normal use, including but not limited to filters, belts, light bulbs, and bags. 2. A service technician to instruct the user in correct product installation, operation or
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    STEAM REFRESH 50 Botones de opcion de ciclo 51 DELAY START (inicio retardado 51 2nd RINSE (2 ndenjuague 51 STAIN TREAT (convite de mancha 51 Funciones especiales 51 CONTROL LOCK (bloqueo del control 51 CLEAN WASHER Sears sobre todos los productos. Piense en nosotros como un "manual
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    aplicacion, siga las precauciones basicas, incluyendo el siguiente. •Antes de usar, la lavadora debe estar correctamente instalada como se describe en este manual. • No toquetee los controles. • No repare ni cambie ninguna pieza de la lavadora ni intente dar un mantenimiento diferente al descrito
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    Para reducir el riesgo de fuego, de descarga electrica, o de lesion alas personas al usar esta aplicacion, siga las precauciones basicas, incluyendo el siguiente. • Desenchufe la lavadora antes de limpiar la misma para evitar el riesgo de descargas electricas. • AI limpiar la lavadora nunca utilice
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    • Consulte las INSTRUCCIONES DE INSTALACI(3N para un procedimiento detallado de conexion a tierra. Junto con la lavadora se encuentran las instrucciones de instalacion como referencia. Si cambiara de lugar la lavadora, contrate a una persona del servicio calificada para que la controle y reinstale.
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    • Nopermitaquelos ni_osjueguenen o en la lavadoraL. asupervisioncercanade ni_oses necesariacuandola lavadorase utilizacercade ni_os.Comolos ni_oscrecen,ens6_elesal uso apropiado,segurode todaslasaplicacionesL. afalta de conformarse con estas advertencias podia dar lugar a da_os corporales serios. •
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    PIEZAS Y COMPONENTES CLAVE Q CAJON DE DEPOSlTO DE DETERGENTE Hay cuatro compartimientos debajo de la tapa, una para cada uno prevalado, lavado principal, blanqueador liquido, and suavizante liquido de telas. PANTALLA DE LED DEL PANEL DE CONTROL La pantalla LED de lectura sencilla muestra opciones
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    DIMENSIONES Y ESPECIFICIONES CLAVE Descripcion Requisitos electricos Dimensiones Peso neto Lavadora de carga frontal 120 VAC/60 Hz. 27" (anchura) X 293/4'' (profundidad) X 3811/1'6' (attura), 511/8"(profundidad con puerta abierto) 68,6 cm (anchura) X 75,6 cm(profundidad) X 98,3 cm(altura), 129,8
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    DESEMBALAJE Y RETIRO DE LOS PERNOS DE EMBALAJE AI retirar la lavadora de la base de carton, asegt]rese de quitar el soporte de base de espuma colocado en la mitad de la base de carton. Consulte el siguiente dibujo. Si debe asentar la lavadora hacia abajo para quitar los materiales de embalaje de la
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    CONEXlON DE LAS TUBERiAS DE AGUA • IMPORTANTE: Cuando instale la lavadora use mangueras nuevas. NO reutilice mangueras viejas. • IMPORTANTE: Usar SOLAMENTE las mangueras de la entrada proporcionadas de este producto del lavadero. Las mangueras del mercado de accesorios no estan garantizadas para
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    CONEXION DE LA MANGUERA DE DRENAJE • La manguera de drenaje siempre debe estar asegurada adecuadamente. No asegurar adecuadamente la manguera de drenaje puede resultar en inundacion o daSos a la propiedad. • No instalar el extremo de la manguera a una altura de m,Csde 2,44 m (96 pulgadas) sobre la
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    NIVELACION DE LA LAVADORA El tamborde su nuevalavadoracentrifugaa velocidadesmuyaltas. Paraminimizarla vibracione, l ruidoy movimientono deseadose, l piso deberas, er unasuperficieperfectamenteniveladay solida. NOTA:Fijelaspatasniveladorasoloen la medidanecesariapara nivelarla lavadora.La
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    ADVERTENCIA: Parareduoir.esgodei.oendiodse,soargealesotriooahseridas, leaeste manual en su totalidad, incluyendo las Instrucciones la lavadora se apagara automaticamente. 42 BOTONES DE ADD STEAM (ahadir vapor) Apriete el boton de ADD STEAM (aSadir vapor) para aSadir vapor al ciclo seleccionado para
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    dispensador. © StainTreat © 2"a Rinse © Add Steam O ENCIENDA LA LAVADORA Presione el boton POWER y como se indica en la pagina 49. (Wash/Rinse (lavado/enjuague), Spin Speed (velocidad de automat/co), Delay Start (inicio retardado), Clean Washer (limpieza de la lavadora) y Control Lock
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    permitidas y los tipos de tela recomendadas para cada ciclo. = Opcion disponible = Configuracion por omision Ciclo Modificadores Options Steam Refresh Camisasde etiqueta,blusas (Carguehasta5 prendas) Normal/Casual Algoodon,lino,toallas, (Normal/Informacla) misas,vaqueros,jeans, cargasmixtas
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    CLASIFICACION DE LAS CARGAS DE LAVADO Etiquetas de cuidado de las telas Carga de la lavadora La mayoria de las prendas de vestir disponen de una etiqueta. Usando el cuadro expuesto a continuaci6n, ajuste el ciclo y opciones para tratar sus prendas segun las recomendaciones proporcionadas por el
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    i DETALLES SOBRE EL DEPOSITO El caj6n de suministro autom,Ctico consiste en 4 compartimentos que almacenan: • Blanqueador liquido. • Suavizante liquido de telas. • Detergente liquido o en polvo para el prelavado. (Este compartimento no se usa en este modelo.) • Detergente liquido o en polvo y
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    USO DEL DETERGENTE Y EL DISPENSADOR Informacion Sobre Detergentes Los detergentes de alta eficiencia producen menos espuma, se disuelven mas eficientemente para mejorar el desempe_o de lavado y enjuague, y ayudan a mantener limpio el interior de su lavadora. Utilizar un detergente que no sea HE
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    LA PANTALLA DE TIEMPO Y ESTADO La pantalla de tiempo y estado muestra el tiempo restante estimado, el progreso del ciclo y el estado de la puerta, O TIEMPO RESTANTE ESTIMADO Cuando se aprieta el bot6n START/PAUSE (INCIO/PAUSA), la lavadora detecta automaticamente la carga de lavado (peso) y
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    El funcionamiento normal y la limpieza/enjuague no se veran comprometidos. NOTA: Para proteger sus prendas de vestir, no todas las temperaturas de Wash/Rinse (lavado/enjuague), Spin Speed (velocidad de centrifugado), Soil Level (nivel de suciedad) y opciones esta.n disponibles en cada ciclo. Vea la
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    es normal. • No utilice el vapor en telas delicadas tales como lana, seda o telas que se decoloren facilmente. C6mo usar el ciclo STEAM REFRESH (steam refresh) STEAM REFRESH usa el poder del vapor por si solo para reducir arrugas y olores en las telas. Brinda nueva vida a prendas arrugadas que han
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    estimado. Mantenga pulsado el boton CONTROL LOCK (bloqueo del control) durante 5 segundos para activar o desactivar los controles. CLEAN WASHER (limpieza de la lavadora) Clean Washer Puede ocurrir la acumulaci6n de residuos de detergente en el lavadero despues de algt]n tiempo, Io que puede
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    de la lavadoratan prontocomo se completeel ciclo. De Iocontrario se podrfancausar arrugas, transferenciasde color y mal olor. Activeel ciclo de CLEAN WASHER(limpiezade la lavadora)una vez al mes, o con mayor frecuenciasi es necesario,para eliminar la acumulacbn de detergentey otros residuos. Lea
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    LIMPIEZA REGULAR (cont.) Limpieza del deposito Se debe limpiar el deposito periodicamente para eliminar la acumulacion de detergente y otros productos de lavanderia que pueden hacer que el dispensador no distribuya el producto de lavado de forma adecuada. f _ f 1. Tire del cajon de deposito
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    MANTENIMIENTO Limpieza de los filtros de entrada de agua Si ta tavadora detecta que et agua no esta ingresando at cajon de deposito, se mostrara,un mensaje de error en la pantatla. Los filtros de la vb.tvutade entrada pueden enchufarse debido at sarro de agua dura, sedimentos en el suministro de
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    MANTENIMIENTO (cont.) Limpieza del filtro de la bomba de drenaje Su tavadora se encuentra equipada con un filtro que ayuda a evitar que la acumutacion de pelusas y objetos extra_os como botones, llaves y monedas provoquen da_os a ta bomba. Si ta lavadora no drena adecuadamente, desconectela y deje
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    i SONIDOS NORMALES QUE PODRiA ESCUCHAR Se pueden escuchar los siguientes sonidos mientras la lavadora se encuentra en funcionamiento. Son normates. Chasquido: Et seguro de la compuerta se vuetve a cotocar cuando la misma se cierra y abre. Sonido de chorro o sibilante: Chorro de agua o en
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    ANTES DE LLAMAR A MANTENIMIENTO (cont.) Telas manchadas Controle si... _,Seagregaron los btanqueadores o suavizantes directamente sobre la carga de lavado en el tambor? No ha descargado la lavadora con rapidez. No han sido clasificadas las prendas correctamente. Luego... Los quimicos de lavado se
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    segun las instrucciones del fabricante. Active el cicto CLEAN WASHER(timpieza de lavadero) de manera regular. Asegurese de limpiar haber otores dificiles de eliminar use Affresh, disponible en su tienda local de Sears o a traves de Internet en www.partsdirect.com. Prendas arrugadas Controle si...
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    ANTES DE LLAMAR A MANTENIMIENTO (cont.) La pantalla muestra: i It- uC Controle si... La carga es demasiado pequefia. La carga esterdesbalanceada. Luego... Afiada 1 6 2 prendas similares para ayudar a balancear la carga. Vuetva a acomodar tas prendas para ayudar a batancear la carga cuando la
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    Garantia Limitada de Kenmore Si este electrodomestico fallara debido a un defecto de la fecha de adquisicion. Esta garantia solo cubre defectos de material y de mano de obra. Sears NO PAGARA: 1. Elementos prescindibles que pueden gastarse debido al uso normal, incluyendo pero sin limitarse
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Front-Loading
Automatic
Washer
Use & Care Guide
Lavadora
automat|ca
de
carga
frontal
Manual
de uso
y cuidado
Models/Modelos
796.4044#9##
Designed
to use only
HE
High
Efficiency
detergent
DiseSado
para
utilizar
solamente
detergente
de alta eficacia
Protocol
P172
Sanitization
Performance
of Residential
and
Commercial,
Family
Sized
Clothes
Washers
Protocolo
P172
Ejecucion
de Saneamiento
en la zona
residencial
y comercial,
lavodoras
del uso
del hogar
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MFL62526816
Sears
Brands
Management
Corporation,
Hoffman
Estates,
|L 60t
79
Sears
Canada
|nc,,
Toronto,
Ontario,
Canada
M5B 2B8
www,sears,com
www,sears,ca