Level Laundry Center; Complete Installation - Kenmore 110.81422 Use & Care Manual

LEVEL LAUNDRY CENTER

Properly leveling your Laundry Center avoids excessive noise
and vibration.
1.
Check levelness of laundry center
Check levelness of Laundry Center by placing a level on the
top edge of washer, first side to side, then front to back. If
Laundry Center is not level, prop up front with a wood block
and adjust feet up or down as necessary. Remove wood block
and lower Laundry Center. Repeat this step until Laundry
Center is level.

COMPLETE INSTALLATION

Check that all parts are now installed. If there is an extra
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part, go back through the steps to see what was skipped.
Check that you have all of your tools.
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Dispose of/recycle all packaging materials. Keep the plastic
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foam for use if Laundry Center should be transported.
Check Laundry Center's final location. Be sure vent is not
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crushed or kinked.
Check that Laundry Center is level and front leveling feet
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are tight. See "Level Laundry Center."
On 240 volt models, for power supply cord installation,
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plug into an outlet. For direct wire installation (U.S. only),
turn on power. On 120 volt models, plug into a grounded
3 prong outlet.
Check that the water faucets are on.
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Check for leaks around faucets and inlet hoses.
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Remove film on the console and any tape remaining
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on Laundry Center.
Read "Washer Use" and "Dryer Use."
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Wipe dryer drum interior thoroughly with a damp cloth
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to remove any dust.
To test the washer, measure 1/2 the normal recommended
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amount of detergent and pour it into the washer. Close the lid.
Select HEAVY DUTY and pull out the CYCLE CONTROL knob.
Allow the washer to complete one whole cycle.
To test the dryer, set the dryer on a full heat cycle
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(not an air cycle) for 20 minutes and start the dryer.
If the dryer will not start, check the following:
• Controls are set in a running or "On" position.
• PUSH TO START DRYER button has been firmly pushed.
• On 240 volt models, Laundry Center is plugged into an
outlet and/or electrical supply is on. On 120 volt models,
Laundry Center is plugged into a grounded 3 prong outlet
and/or electrical supply is on.
• Household fuse is intact and tight, or circuit breaker
has not tripped.
• Dryer door is closed.
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When the dryer has been running for 5 minutes, open the dryer
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door and feel for heat. If you feel heat, cancel cycle and close
the door.
If you do not feel heat, turn the dryer off and check
the following:
• Controls are set on a heated cycle, not an air cycle.
• On 240 volt models, there may be 2 household fuses or
circuit breakers for the dryer. Check that both fuses are
intact and tight, or that both circuit breakers have not
tripped. If there is still no heat, contact a qualified
technician.
NOTE: You may notice an odor when dryer is first heated. This
odor is common when the heating element is first used. The odor
will go away.