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® Front-Loading Automatic Washer Use and Care Guide Lavadora automática de carga frontal Manual de Uso y Guidado Laveuse automatique à chargement frontal Guide d'utilisation et d'entreien Models/Modelos/Modèles 110.4996✼, 4997✼ ✼ = color number, número de color, numéro de couleur Designed to use
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14 Status Lights 14 Cycles 15 Normal Washer Sounds 16 Options 17 Modifiers 18 Laundry Guide 18 LAUNDRY TIPS 19 Loading 19 WASHER CARE 20 Cleaning Your Washer 20 Water Inlet Hoses 21 Vacation, Storage, and Moving Care 21 TROUBLESHOOTING 22 SERVICE NUMBERS BACK COVER PROTECTION
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arrange for free repair. LIMITED LIFETIME WARRANTY ON STAINLESS STEEL DRUM For the lifetime of the washer from the date of purchase, when this washer is installed, operated and maintained according to all instructions supplied with the product, Sears will replace the stainless steel wash drum due to
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controls. s Do not repair or replace any part of the washer or attempt any servicing unless specifically recommended in this manual or in published user-repair instructions that you understand and have the skills to carry out. machine, turn on all hot water faucets and let the water flow from each
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Height with Washer Part Number 10" (25.4 cm) 48" (122 cm) White 46822 15.5" (39.4 cm) 53" (135 cm) White 57822 Stack Kit Are you planning to stack your Kenmore washer and dryer? To do so, find the stack kit (8541503) in the drum of the matching Kenmore dryer. Follow instructions included with
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support the washer with a total weight (water and load) of 400 lbs (180 kg). Do not operate your washer in temperatures below 32°F (0°C). Some water can remain in the washer and can cause damage in low temperatures. Installation clearances s The location must be large enough to allow the washer door
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L) capacity. The top of the laundry tub must be at least 30" (76.2 cm) above the floor. Floor drain system (view B) The floor drain system requires a siphon break that may be purchased separately. See "Tools and Parts." The siphon break must be a minimum of 28" (71 cm) from the bottom of the washer
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appliance be provided. s This washer is equipped with a power supply cord having a 3 codes permit and a separate ground wire is used, it is recommended that a qualified electrician determine that the ground path is adequate. GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS For a grounded, cord-connected washer: This washer
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of the washer that support the suspension system during transportation. These bolts also retain the power cord inside the washer until the bolts are removed. Connect the Inlet Hoses Make sure the washer drum is empty. 1. Attach the hose with the red color indicator to the Hot (left) inlet valve
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or standpipe drain Connect the drain hose form to the corrugated drain hose. A B C If the washer faucets and the drain standpipe are recessed (see illustration C), put the hooked end of the drain hose in the standpipe. Tightly wrap the beaded strap around the water inlet hoses and the drain hose
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do their cleaning. The fabric softener is dispensed in the rinse cycle. The Detergent Advantage System Dispenser tray can easily be removed for cleaning. Auto Water Level Adjusting to the size of the load, this feature allows the washer to use the minimal amount of water needed to clean and rinse
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the interior is clean before washing clothes. For All Wash Cycles 1. Open the washer door by pulling on the handle. Sort laundry according to color and type of fabric. Place a load of sorted clothes in the washer. Do not overload washer. Overloading can cause poor cleaning. s The washer can be fully
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When the wash cycle is complete, the CLOTHES CLEAN status light glows, the door unlocks, and the wash load can be removed from the washer. The washer powers down automatically 60 minutes after the cycle is complete and the CLOTHES CLEAN light goes off. 9. To begin the wash cycle later Select DELAY
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the fabric softener will be dispensed during the 2nd Rinse. s Do not use fabric softener dispensing balls in this washer. Dispensing balls will not operate correctly with this washer. s Do not spill or drip any fabric softener onto the clothes. s At the end of the cycle, a small amount of water may
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Clothes Clean When the wash cycle is complete, the CLOTHES CLEAN status light glows, the door unlocks, and the wash load can be removed from the washer. The washer powers down automatically 60 minutes after the cycle is complete and the CLOTHES CLEAN light goes off. Locking controls The Control Lock
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a higher water level in combination with liquid chlorine bleach to thoroughly clean the inside of your washing machine. See "Cleaning Your Washer." IMPORTANT: Do not place garments or other items in the washer during the Clean Washer cycle. Use this cycle with an empty wash drum. Rinse/Drain & Spin
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items from the washer as soon as it stops. Select Loud, Soft or Off. Prewash Use this option for loads of heavily soiled items that need pretreatment. This option adds 20-minutes prewash without drain to the main wash cycle. Add detergent to the Main Wash compartment of the Dispenser Drawer. NOTE
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underwear, towels, work clothes, diapers, ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ etc. Clean Washer No clothes ✔ Rinse/Drain & Spin All loads ✔ ✔ ✔ Handwash/ Delicate Silk or Ultra Delicate fabrics identified as machine washable. ✔ ✔ ✔ Express Wash Small loads of 2-3 lightly soiled cotton, polyester, nylon
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type of detergent will be marked "HE" or "High Efficiency." This wash system, along with less water, will create too much sudsing with a regular non-HE detergent. Using regular detergent will likely result in washer errors, longer cycle times and reduced rinsing performance. It may also result in
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will cause product damage over time. 4. Be sure the dispenser drawer is closed. 5. Select the CLEAN WASHER cycle. 6. Press START. NOTE: The basket will rotate, then the door will unlock, lock again, and then the cycle will continue. s The machine will not fill, but the basket will rotate while
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open door to provide ventilation. To winterize washer: 1. Put 1 qt (1 L) of R.V.-type antifreeze in the drum. 2. Run washer on a Drain & Spin cycle. 3. Unplug washer or disconnect power. 4. Shut off both water faucets. 5. Disconnect water inlet hoses from faucets and drain. To use washer again
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at inlet hose connection to washer clogged? Are water inlet hoses kinked? Are water inlet hoses frozen? Plug in washer or reconnect power. Re-select cycle and press START. If the problem remains, call for service. s "F02" (Drain Problem) Select STOP twice to cancel the cycle. Unplug washer or
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may extend underneath both washer and dryer to keep them at equal heights. Water near washer Check household plumbing for leaks. Dispensers clogged or leaking s Are the laundry products in the correct dispenser compartment? Add the correct amounts of detergent, fabric softener or liquid chlorine
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should use small loads. This ensures a gentle wash for your garments without increasing cycle times. Door locked at end of wash cycle s Did all of the water drain out of the washer during the spin? Select DRAIN & SPIN to remove any water remaining in the washer. The washer door will unlock at the
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Marca de comercio/ SMMarca de servicio de Sears Brands LLC, usada bajo licencia por Sears Canada. ® Marque déposée/ TM Marque de commerce/ SM Marque de service de Sears Brands LLC, en vertu d'un porteur de licence par Sears Canada. 9/06 Printed in Germany Impreso en Alemania Imprimé en Allemagne